Politicized firing of Indiana deaf school head prompts backlash
The Indiana School for the Deaf chief, Mr Johnson, longtime expert and leader in national deaf education circles, is dismissed as state governance shifts toward partisan aims. The Indianapolis News notes his decades of service, warns the move undermines a respected institution, and links the case to broader Goodrich administration clashes with Fort Wayne Republicans.
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Indianapolis News critiques Fourteen Points interpretation
The Indianapolis News argues the U S Fourteen Points have been selectively observed and that some aims foregone or misinterpreted. It disputes exclusive focus on enumerated points while urging recognition of proposals like open covenants, armament cuts, colonial equity, and peaceful adjustments, including France’s borders and a Europe guided by nationality.
Wall Street names demanded in treaty leak controversy
The piece denounces Senators Lodge and Borah for alleging private Wall Street possession of the peace treaty. It argues their stance shields “sinister interests” and criticizes the call for disclosure, suggesting a conspiracy to tarnish President Wilson and raise fears among the American public about confidential dealings.
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Ambiguous discussion over fourteen points in The Indianapolis News
The Indianapolis News argues freedom of the seas is assured as outlined by the president and notes that neutrals are not exempt from obligations under international law. The piece critiques the league of nations and questions whether any of the fourteen points have been observed, remarking on Justice Cohalan’s stance and a figure likened to an Irish George.
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France
Indianapolis
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Justice Cohalen
Cobalan
George Bylvester Vierlek
Germany Through German Eyes by Baron von Gerlach
Baron von Gerlach a former German under secretary of state analyzes wartime brutality and militaristic power in Germany. He argues world hatred stems from German methods and warns against repeating the past while noting disillusion with postwar leadership and the peace process. He cites German propaganda abroad and the reluctance of leaders to admit wartime cruelties.
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Baron Baron Gerlach
Meris
Evert
Germany
von Gerlach
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Imane
Caminiisot
United States
Norway
Sweden
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Mali
Poland and the Jews Report Reflected in News
A brief report surveys the situation in Poland focusing on Jewish communities amid wartime reports from central authorities. The piece notes official positions, refugee movements, and policy shifts impacting Jewish residents and their future.
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Wheanread
Poland
The Summer Art Colonies Across America
The piece surveys Barbizon and Plein Air painters shaping outdoor art across America. Provincetown and Gloucester attract New England artists in summer, while Woodstock Byrdcliffe and Taos gather leading names like Hawthorne and Murphy. It notes Polish minister Gibbons reports, and Gloucester murals by Mrs Brumback Sha.
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George Elmer Brown
Calesen
Bagdad
Gloucester
Ashing
Kansas
Butterfles
Pan
Byrdcliffe
Overlack Mountain
J. Francis Murphy
Leonard Ochtman
Paul Dougherty
Albert Herter
Jian Genthe
Birge Harrison
Ard & Tan
Byrécliifs
Maverick
Woodstock
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Fellowship of the Blue Dome
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Henry Ranger
Misa Florence Ginwold
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Taos Colony
New Mexico
New York
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Taft Advice on League Vote for Democrats and Republicans
Taft urges Democrats and Republicans to judge the league of nations on its merits, not party loyalty. He says the issue is patriotic and humane, not a matter of credit to any party or individual, and cautions against personal or partisan motives in the decision. He notes rivalries and positions in the Senate while praising Wilson’s leadership and urging unity on world welfare.
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League of Nations
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League
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No League
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John Barkley
Woodrow Wilson
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US Movies on the Rhine in Henningen Germany
In Henningen German theatre owners resisted American forces as eight guards protected entry after a proprietor opened fire. The Rhine area shows many theatres repurposed for Allied troops with improvised security, a frequent sight for expatriates seeking relief through cinema. External theatres at Neuswied and Coblenz entertain hundreds daily, while soldiers crave simple comforts and a wholesome nearby romance.
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Saturday Evening Post
Henningen
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Germont
Neuswied
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Uncle Sai
Atmotion Picture
Cobtong
William Wart
Florence Nightingale
Jean of Arc
Vernon Castle
Oriental Rug Craze and Wives Prices Rise
Maynard Owen Williams reports in National Geographic that Western taste for ornate rugs has subtly altered Turkestan marriage norms. The influx of luxury oriental textiles is linked to changes in beauty standards and domestic expectations among Turkmen communities, reflecting broader social shifts triggered by global trade.
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Maynard Owen Williams Ina
National Geographic Survey
Orients
Mars
Asia
Turkestan
Aussie
The Tekkinzt Rug A Tale Of Silk Color And Craft
A vivid history of Tekki kins rugs from Bokhara blues to Afghest blues, tracing dyeing and weaving by Tekkinzt women across deserts and markets. It notes the art’s social costs, dowries, shifting prices, and the lure of rich tones, while honoring the craft’s lasting beauty and cultural roots.
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Afghesisten
Mery
Alexender
India
Tekki Wosiden
Uride
Toll
America
Europe
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Herriage
Washington's farming interest praised in historic letters
A London Telegraph excerpt highlights George Washington’s enduring passion for agriculture. Sotheby’s sold twelve Arthur Young letters confirming his belief that farming offered more satisfaction than conquest and showing his early 1783 note on enjoying and improving soil through practical husbandry.
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London Telegraph
George Yeas Mnston
Morrison
John Sinclair
America
Washington
Sotheby's
Arthur Young
Wasthington
Young
Annals of Agriculture
Washington on labor costs and Mount Vernon prospects
The article cites James Washington on wages, arguing labor costs in the county exceed those in England and noting workers’ acclimation to better conditions raises hiring expenses. It also highlights George Washington’s 1792 letters praising Mount Vernon’s location, healthful climate, waterways, and the future federal capital near Alexandria and Georgetown.
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Washington
England
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Bathish
Adda
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Mount Vernon
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Federal City
Alexandra
Georme
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Nathee
Mr Pickwick Rides Again in London Centre Event
Bransby Williams leads a modern Pickwick Club reenactment in a coach and four through central London landmarks. Performers impersonate Dickens characters with Horace Smith as Samuel Slumkey. The procession includes stops at the George and White Hart hostelry, finishing with a Pickwick luncheon at the club.
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London Times
Pickwick
Bransby Wiliams
Loneon
Pickwick Club
Empire Theatre
Dickens
Bransby Williams
Hig Crav
Sainsbury
Pielwick
Rugent Corbhiter
Brynkls
Laon Zeitlin
Tupman
Charles Flinn
Sandgrass
Frederick Arthur
Trundle
Lionard Salisbury
Elephant and Castle
St. George's Road
Westminster Bridge
Whitewall
Pall Mall
Morocco Sultan Rejects Garments Charge in Asia Tale
An Asia tale recounts the Sultan of Morocco as absolute ruler with revenues tied to the state. A dispute arises over funds for crimson cloth for imperial kitchen maids trousers, paid by the protectorate government after the sultan defends royal dignity.
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OW. B. Harris
Asia
Morocco
Imstanné
Protector Rate
Europe
Moracto
Trysting in France a graveside poem by Ella McFadyen
Ella McFadyen in the Sydney Bulletin reflects on a soldier buried in France. The poem contrasts harvest toil with death and the living memory of a beloved lass awaiting at the sliprails. The speaker blends rural imagery with the cost of war and enduring love.
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