Treaty critique and ship mail blockade debate in press
An extended opinion discusses non ratification by Russia and peacetime ship mail protections under a continental convention. It argues Britain and France seek to evade obligations, cites blockades affecting neutral ports like Rotterdam and Copenhagen, and questions why violators face no protest from allies.
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Netherlands
Great Britain
France
Russia
Rotterdam
Copenhagen
Beitig
Steck
Fareti Britiek
Frick’s Gift Helped Pittsburgh Bank Debts
Evening edition notes Henry C. Frick, steel magnate, offered to fully cover deposits when a Pittsburgh bank closed before Christmas. The item highlights public reaction and the charity act amid financial strain.
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Henry C. Frick
Pittsburgh
The Wrong Scapegoat Wordy wartime mail seizure debate
A critical essay argues that wartime postal seizures by Britain and Russia violate mail rights between the United States and neutral European nations. It condemns the notion of military necessity defending looting and urges that newspapers and advertising should deliver genuine information to the public as a form of education.
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Washington
Germany
Austria- Sty
Konigsberg
Allentown
New York
Cracow
Mins
Ape
Turey
France
Argentina
Chile
Italy
Political party activity and nominees cited in 1917 era notes
Tennessee Democrats nominate Kenneth D McKellar for US senator while California and Tennessee Republicans name candidates to succeed retiring senators. Socialist leaders plan to lobby for a neutral nations conference to end the European war. A quip notes men own but one suit may hide money in another during handling.
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James Reas
Strmittee
Tennessee
Ate
Contentiogi
Aod
Miranda
Sittiatnal
Ipolite
Natibadl
Chicago
Kenneth D McKellar
Democrats of
United States
Alabama
University of Alabama
E. A. Hayes
California
Senator Works
Hayes
National Executive Committee
Socialist Party
Eugene V. Dobbs
Indiana
Morris Hillquit
New York
James H. Maurer
Pennsylvania
Washington
Wilson
Fragmented Snippets From Old Papers and Columns
A collage of jokes and quips from various papers. It mentions Pasxea praise, roaches in beds, Hiram Grow’s dedication, Phil the bill seeker, and social musings on men and baths. Also references Emanuel County Times, LukeDear, Johnstown papers, and dated humor about marriage and liver and onions.
McFarland, Civic Leader, Smokes But Won’t Tolerate It
Harrisburg Pa Dea 29 J Horace McFarland president of the American Civic Association and noted lecturer on The City Beautiful has a strong aversion to tobacco. He cannot conquer it. When he lectures at a men’s club where smoking is allowed the weed must be barred for the occasion.
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Harrisburg
Dea
J. Horace McFarland
The
American Civic Association
How's Your Tum Aims at Holiday Reflections and Gossip
A long humorous piece blends holiday eating quips with social musings. It contrasts Christmas dinner indulgence with party behavior and mirrors on marriage, law, and public opinion. The text loops through satirical vignettes about manners, gossip, and personal conduct.
Unclear fragment hints at holiday time phrase
The readable text is fragmented and incoherent, not identifying any person, place, organization, or event to summarize into a coherent news item.
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