Political uproar over Penrose war policy mock treason claim
The piece accuses Republican leaders of aiding the enemy by attacking the president during wartime. It argues the Penrose plan reveals treasonous intent and criticizes Senator Lakollette for efforts to remove him from the Madison Club, suggesting the club’s descendants would sanction expulsion.
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Lakollette
Madison Club
Descendants of
Madison
Club
Labollette
Prussia and War Ethic Under Scrutiny in Public Skepticism
A critical editorial condemns Prussia as an orientalist, war-loving power responsible for wartime aggression including the invasion of Belgium and Luxemburg. It condemns Bismarck and William II for deception and vanity, warns Americans against trusting Prussia, and recalls Napoleon’s cannon-borne stereotype of Prussians. The piece foreshadows a continuation on Prussian motives.
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Germany
Prussia
Reichstag
Luxemburg
Belgium
America
Europe
HMS
William the
Pekin
Chita
Montebank
William
Ptolemy
Napoleon
Penrose as Nation Saviour Sparks War Era Political Clash
A St Louis dispatch portrays Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania as an self appointed savior figure who would pit the Republican party against President Wilson’s war effort. The piece argues his leadership promises partisan battles that distract from winning the war, linking Penrose to Philadelphia political machines and estate the war aims. It notes Penrose’s allies and opponents and questions his patriotism while forecasting a nationwide Republican campaign shaped by Philadelphia style conflict.
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Wimpe
America
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Doles Penrose
Pennsyylvania
Republican Party
Nimow
Philadelphia Ward
Matt Quay
Simon Cameron
Gcew
Wilson
St. Louis
Penrose Eal
Republican National Committee
Philadelphia
Eo Ie
Quaker City
Riddles
Diesels
Smiths
Loie
Pennylvania
Reyburn
McNichol
Cuming
Saere Hight
Livooney City
van Valkenburg
Toreturoe
Wilken
Pen
Senate
House
Safety and Sanity In Valentine Day Debate In Cleveland Press
A Cleveland Press writer argues for a safe and sane Valentine Day, noting the joy of valentines but urging mail conservation for wartime needs. The piece suggests sending practical gifts like sweaters or socks to soldiers and contemplates Willard versus Dempsey and a loyalty week.
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Cleveland Press
Fasher
Mother
Cook
Missouri
Wall Street Fears War Time Wealth Conscription
The Wall Street Journal editor C. W. Barron argues for conscripting wealth to fund the war, likening it to drafting youths and warning that without wealth support, Germany could win and America face indemnities. He appeals to Wall Street leaders to back the effort and rejects the label of being pikers or slackers.
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Wall Street
C. W. Barron
Wall Street Journal
Boston News Bureau
Barrow
Socialiam
Socialsam
America
Berlin
Uncle Sam
Prussian Hohenzollern Critiqued in Wartime Rhetoric
The piece contrasts German leadership with American resolve, denouncing Frederick the Great and the Prussian monarchy. It questions whether victory would justify crime or dishonor, labeling the king as lacking virtues despite military prowess.
Investment pitch for Missouri farm yields high rent returns
A fragment describes a Missouri farm offering 2.50 cash and 2.60 monthly, claiming interest on rent development will pay one hundred dollars per dollar invested. It mentions productive land and promises full information at a Kansas City address, Mungo Life Building.
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Mungo
Life
Kenan City
Hic
A Widow Reflects On Freedom Love and Marriage
The narrator chats with Donna about widowhood, independence, and the lure of companionship. Donna explains why she values her freedom, notes how many men court her yet how loneliness persists, and reflects on a woman's choice to marry or stay single based on health and opportunity. She recalls a devoted yet unobtrusive lover who teaches hers is a life of practical strategy over romance. The discussion ends with exhaustion from tending a sick husband and a promise to continue the conversation.
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Donna
Margie
Qute
ABE MARTIN REMEMBERS OLD DIME STREET BANQUET
Abe Martin recalls a past banquet on Dime Street and the kindness of Lottie. He notes it would not take four days to travel now and mentions a farewell gesture tied to a future visit.
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Lottie
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Elireus
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