Costs of World War Show Why Peace Is Wise
The piece argues immigration policy shifts and wartime costs, urging restraint. It cites President Butler’s estimate that World War I cost $400 billion, enough to supply homes libraries universities and endowments across major nations, encouraging readers to store these figures for future reference amid jingoistic rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
United States
Great Britain
Canada
France
Belgium
Fuasia
Germany
Australia
Twenty Years Ago Journal Notes April 27 1914
Lup Graves purser of the Ward lines Mestie faces excitement in Méstico. A Parisnurst Jewelry store raid is suspected after window marks reveal a past attempt. Rogers & Co move to new Bugle street offices while East Main street space is leased. Journal settles in new South street building as Corry Water Supply expands. Rogers resumes Navy paymaster duties after Mexico emergency. Forty Hours devotions begin at St Thomas church. Clergy from Titusville Erie and Old City assist. Mrs James McCabe returns from Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lup Graves
I. R. Graves
Ward Lines
Mestie
Mexico
United States
Rogers & Go
Bugle Street
Rogers Company
East Main Street
E Palmer
WI Rogers
Navy
St. Thomas Church
Pather Tracy
Father Shea
Titusville
Pather Nolan
Old City
Father Raycroft
Erie
Baron de Lissat Emerges as Stavisky Ally in Bank Scandal Probe
Paris April 27 The Baron Gaetan de Lissat an associate of Serge Stavisky faces a minor charge theft of a diamond as police probe the murder of Judge Albert Prince linked to Stavisky’s shadowy world. De Lissat Carbone and Spirito offered alibis and were released, while the inquiry closes with potential prison for the baron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Dashiell
Thomas Gope
United Press
Paris
Monsieur le Baron Gaetan L'Herbon de Lissat
Ana Eae
Monsier Leavon
Serge Stavisky
Albert Prince
Car Hone
Lovil
Marseilles
Spirita
Figuives
Noone
de Baron Gaetan LiHerbon de Labssats
de Lissats
Monaco
Montmartée
Fieft
England
Serge Alexandre Stavisky
Iiteit
Stavisky
Annette Simon
Devil's Island
Riviera
Dover
Montmartre
Serge
Alps
Wimsuif
de Lussais
Bayonne
Stavisiky
France
Judge Prince
Carbone
Spirito
France Builds Invisible Fortifications From Alps To Sea
The article describes a vast new system of underground steel and concrete fortifications spanning from Switzerland to the sea and around Belgium. It notes Belgium’s planned lines on eastern and northern borders and argues these “military burrows” resemble a new feudal age of state castles. It questions future civilizations’ views on such costly defenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Switzerland
Belgium
Rhine
Open Door Policy Criticized as Japan Presses China
The piece argues Japan's moves threaten the open door in China and warns against war, noting global power pressure and possible diplomatic strategies. It also favors immigration reform while restricting new arrivals, proposing easier adjustments for select refugees and family reunification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
China
United States
Community of Nations
mural controversy stirs at Washington with Darling aide
In Washington on April 27 the mural by Jay N Darling at the agriculture department draws mixed feelings. Secretary Wallace and Rexford Tugwell debate its style while Darling admires its springlike vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Agriculture Department
Jay N. (Ding) Darling
Bureau of Biological Survey
Gilbert White
Henry A. Wallace
Rexford G. Tugwell
Darling
White
Arthur M. Hyde
Andrew W. Mellon
Agriculture
the Treasury
Hoover Administration
Wallace
Tugwell
Bettée
Hollywood film wife and career test marriages
Irene Dunne says Hollywood marriages have about 50 percent success, and a star's life centers on work. She notes screen wives face letters from fans the husband must tolerate, while trips and schedules strain relationships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Calif
Irene Dunne
Miss Dunne
Francis Gritfin
New York
Huntis
Hubby
Star Signals Horoscope by Octavine
The daily note warns a depressing morning with slight afternoon lift and traffic caution. Libra born September 24 to October 23 are linked to opal and sine color. advice for women to wear a girdle like Venus’s girdle. Birthdate hints suggest thinking before actions around May 1 and a risky period May 1 to May 11.
Contractor pinned by falling iron at Kane site
George D L Mague a 29 year old local concrete contractor was injured when heavy sheets of iron toppled and pinned him down at the Kane Republican plant site on North Fraley and Bastom streets He suffered a compound fracture of the right leg between the knee and ankle while working on a dumping apparatus for his truck at the old American Window Glass Company yard on Biddle Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KANE
George DL Mague
Turing
Mague
North Fraley
Bastom Streets
Kane Republican Company
American Window Glass Company
Biddle Street
Penn State Among Top 63 Colleges for Doctorates in PA
Pennsylvania State College is listed by the American Council on Education among five Pennsylvania institutions approved to offer doctorates this year. The university is noted for doctorates in fields including animal nutrition chemistry plant pathology plant physiology and education mining and metallurgical engineering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn State
State College
American Council of Education
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State College
Paris Styles Paris April 27 Fashion Notes and Purchases
Paris fashion notes detail Gertrude Lawrence's gray flannel Molyneux model with pale blue dotted tussaire, a Tepe evening gown with poppy red accents, and navy coats and prints. Princess Edmond de Polignac and Winnaretta Singer pick Molyneux pieces, while Gladys Cooper buys a peach crinkled crepe satin dress with matching cape. A fashion tip praises morning flannel and crinkled crepe for day and night wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Gertrude Lawerence
Gray Fannel
Molyneus
Molyneux
Edmond de Poligtas
Winnaretta
York
Venice
Gladys Cooper
Lady
Boys' Council Dance Benefits Corry Athletics
The Corry High School Boys' Student Council sponsors a benefit dance at the Junior High School this evening. The Night Hawks will provide music from 9 to 11:30 PM, aiming for a large crowd to support the Corry Athletic Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry High School
Beneft
Jusior High School
Corry Athletic Association
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Department of Labor
Parisnurst Jewelry
Journal
South Street
Corry
Henry Boudreau
Marie <Eppel
Ché High School
James McCabe
Florida
of Stavisky
Warren
Te Carvel Hotel
Wednesay Aftornoon
Aroline
A. ‘Thompson
Blanche King Boyce
Walker
Ech
George H. Harte
Hollywood Film Shoe
Roday
Mary Knight
Member
Federal Reserve System
Frank C. Chapin & Sons
Center St
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