Supreme court rules three Newberry witnesses in contempt
The Supreme Court decides the three men who refused to testify about funds in the Newberry election case are in contempt unless they testify. The ruling may prompt a Senate inquiry, depending on whether the witnesses reveal crucial information. The decision affects the makeup of the Senate and who seats Newberry.
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United States Supreme Court
Truman Newberry
United States Senate
Michigan
Newberry Fund
Senate
Newberry
New Yorlk
Ford
Supreme Court
Fragmented Opinion Sketches Spark Reader Reflections
A garbled clipping presents scattered cues on politics, gender, and society. It references Wilson, Bryan, Russia, and a range of social issues, mingled with personal anecdotes and rhetorical questions about progress, wages, and court actions amid wartime era discourse.
Ignorant Reds and Bomb Campaigns Questioned
The author argues that anarchist bombings show childlike faith or dense stupidity, with mailed devices failing to harm targets and doorways bombs causing little damage. He concludes many anarchists may be ignorant or light headed, narrowing the field of suspects and questioning their intelligence and intent.
Jane Delano remembered as Red Cross pioneer in war
In Washington memorials for Jane Delano credit her with liberty and justice ideals akin to Edith Cavell. The nurse organizer of the Red Cross died for humanity, bequeathing half a million to nursing causes and receiving the Distinguished Service Medal posthumously. Clara Barton is noted as precedent alongside Delano’s leadership.
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America
Edith Cavell
Jane Delano
Miss Cavell
Rhine
Jané Delano
Red Cross
Washington
Secretary of War
National Red Cross
Clara Barton
Miss Barton
Tane Delano
Daylight Saving War of Wits Splits Congress
The piece surveys the daylight saving dispute as Congress weighs repeal amid war needs. It notes foes like farmers especially dairymen and claims sponsors include gas and coal interests, while proposing a solution that satisfies most, with only a small minority opposing.
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Congress
Renner and Rantzau at the peace conference
The article contrasts chief emissaries Renner of Austria Hungary and Rantzau of Germany. Renner is portrayed as gracious and representative of a beaten people, while Rantzau embodies Prussian arrogance. The piece argues Austria Hungary’s fate rests with victors and critiques rulers rather than the populace.
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Rantzau
Renner
Austria Hungary
Council
Bridgeport Forty Years Ago From the Standard 1879
Bridgeport notes include a quiet week with 5 dogs registered, town records to be re indexed, summer boarders arriving at Dick's hotel, and a temperate calm as the street sprinkler takes a break. Local clergy, telegraph and steamship news, marriages, and public notices mix with civic and masons events and a Pan American Conference report on Latin American trade.
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Waselington
South America
Washington
United States
Kit Carson
Fremont
Matto Grosso
Brazil
Latin America
Pan American Conference on South American Ports
Frederic J. Haskin reports on port modernization across South America. Brazilia Pernambuco plans extensive spending to improve deep water access, walls, and warehouses. Valparaiso engineers build giant hollow concrete cubes for breakwaters, while Peru’s ports handle vast foreign trade.
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Frederic J. Haskin
South America
Marge
Pernambuco
Brazilia
Rio de Janiero
Bahia Blanca
Argentina
Chile
Peru
Ecuador
Colombia
Valparuso
Valparaiso
Valparaiso Bay
Montevuteo
Buenos Aires
Atlantic
All Ows
Pacific
Mol Yendo
Callao
Amazon
Valla
Guayaquil
Scuador
Letters to the Editor on Polish Jewish massacres judged
A letter to the editor condemns Pan Smykowski and Pan Piotrowski for denying Polish Jewish massacres and justifying riots. It argues that documented incidents across Poland show systematic violence against Jews, cites Passover relief gatherings, and warns against associating Jews with Bolshevism. The writer deplores Poland’s use of democracy to stain its flag and urges accountability over denial.
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Jeditor
Unn
Dr. Smykowski
Pole
Poland
Pan Smykowski
United States
Pan Piotrowski
Chicago
Tre Eni
Heine
Krapulinski
Waschlapsk
Alphonse
Gaston
Europe
Polanid
Pan
Smykcewski
Pinsk
Pomand
League of Nations
Soshua Meltzoa
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I Street
Boston
Madison Aveue
New York
Hartford
Chione
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Srrtenlfe
Wer
Russia
Iurleson
Rewski
Bacon
Iou
Prestilson
V. Bryan
Toda
Darritzies
Tly
Virginia
John Randolph
Roanoke
Ain
R. C
Renner and Rantzau
Bridgeport
Connecticut
Dick's Hotel
Newt
Samuel Osgood
Fairfield
John Lyon
Church of the Redeemer
Southern Association of Universalists
Long Ridge
Stamford
Bridgeport Athletic Club
Pembroke Grove
Edward McGlinchey
Fairfield Avenue
Lafayette Street
William A. Impton
Etta M. Willes
T. S. Willey
Saybrook
New York Evening Post
Olympia Brown Willis
Church of the Good Shepherd
Racine
Wis
Lurch of the Redeemer
Mein Street
Walter
Dwight
Morthe
J. C., Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Morris
Airfield
Messrs. Tiffany & Co
Dr. Osgood
Thomas B. Doolittle
Danbury
Western Union
Edison
Bell Company
Bell Telephone
Doolittle
Col. J. W. Knowlton
Waterbury
Waterbury visilgrTs
Belectic Club
Ozone City
Jamilton
Fli Thompson
North Avenue
Mirsons
Isli Thompson
Isto
Jer
St. John's Rouze
Masons
Grand Army
John L. Wessels
A. B. Beers
Wessels
D. B. Lockwood
Reform Aid
G A. R. Hall
Stanford Advocate
Hartford Courant
Courant
Epauk
Ecuadorian
Panama
Venezuela
Panama Canal
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