The Barking of the Hounds
A wartime editorial denounces Congress for stalled food legislation aimed at curbing speculators and protecting households. It urges immediate action, condemns opposition as unfit to serve an informed people, and links greed to national hardship amid looming price rises. It also critiques a McCutcheon cartoon framing speculators as a pack of wolves.
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Food Administration
Wilson
Republic
Congress
Washington
Capitol
Hoover
Hse
America
McCutcheon
Uncle Sam
Mr Britling Sees It Through And Wartime Warnings
Churchill laments that Mr Britling has not yet seen the war through and urges steadfast resolve as the United States joins the fighting. The piece argues for continued sacrifice, warns against German militarism, and stresses sea power and allied unity, hoping for a just postwar world.
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Ch. G. Wells
Mr. Britling
Britain
Zeppelin
Carpathians
Britling
United States
America
Pers
Phir
Chew
Cerin Wimpire
Timre
Ayrary
Sri Eolkipse Creek
Foytad Us
Neapaleos
Rardin
Parke
Geuhveburg
Pertherm
Cyer Ophree
Canseunence
Taney
Lepe
United States of America
Brithing
Restil
Europe
Briving
Germany
Austria
Aida
Mrh— Marine
France
Othe
Republic
Gritling
Canada Conscription Debate Echoes in Parliament
In Ottawa the conscription issue dominates the floor as Laurier and Liberal opposition push for a referendum before any act, aligning with international voices. The piece argues Britain’s allies rely on colonial support, warns of a prolonged war, and urges Dominion participation despite wartime strains.
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Canada
Ottawa
Wilfred Laurier
Lafollette
Borden
Great Britain
England
Scotland
Australia
Sir Wilfred
Dominion
Reed Attitude Highlights Senate Tensions Over Administration
The article analyzes Senator Reed of Missouri as an administration critic who opposes key food bills and patronage. It argues his stance stems from a habit of finding fault, a defensive habit of challenging officials, and a history of opposing Wilson era policies, shaping his public image as a persistent gadfly rather than a loyal ally.
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Pathe Seant
All Democrata
Rees
Nis
Life
Atsaul
Missouri
Senate Reed
Head
St. Peter's
Senate
Wilson
Nia
Fragmentary Note on Morning News Item Incomplete
A garbled OCR fragment references a morning news item and mentions plans and sentiment, but lacks clear names, places, dates, or events. Readable portions suggest discussion of measures or reforms, yet specifics are not recoverable.
Thieves and Traitors Amid National Crisis
A damaged liberal-leaning screed accuses corrupt financiers and tax evaders of fueling wars for profit. It labels them capperhearts and moral tentars and urges public action to stop the alleged swindle harming the nation.
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Washington
Meialtian
Aml Stores
Styten
Mo Oman
Reforming New York Politics Again
A Gotham report highlights a proposed new democratic organization aiming to align New York democracy with party ideals through immediate action against Tammany Hall. Leader Littleton and allies Caydart Polk Marshall and others push to reshape state politics in a reformist effort challenging entrenched power.
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Paries News
Gotham
New York
Taamang Ball
Littleton
Tammane
Damianate Brookisa
Walker
St Louis
Detern Nm
Frederic Pl Caydart
Prank Polk
State Department
Sannd Maraball
Atteruicy
Cleve
Hinshaw Parody Trial Reflections on a Minister's Murder Case
A historical treatment discusses the Hinshaw murder trial, noting contended motives around a minister and his wife, the emotional prosecution, and questions of guilt or innocence. It highlights the emotional impact on jurors, contested intentions, and ongoing debates about justice and wrongful conviction.
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Salentien
Juetier
Henry K. Syn
Warnal
Vin Rutwna
New York Reformers Weigh Mayor renomination Clash
Fragmented OCR notes describe a debate over renominating Mayor Mitchell amid tensions with a financial group linked to pollution. The piece cites reformers and a radical faction in New York politics urging changes, with unclear timing and competing Republican expectations.
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Devin Cobb
Aieaa
Hope Springs
Tinian Brent
Cockran and Devoy at Notre Dame Fire of eloquence recalled
The writer recalls Hon William Rourke Cockran speaking at Notre Dame on the steps of the new library to a large outdoor crowd. He admires Cockran's vigor, long career, and role in Irish American advocacy while noting J J Devoy, seventy five, as a steadfast voice for Ireland.
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Cockran
Devoy
Indiana
Droene
Bourke Cochran
Elasa
Notre Dame
Hank
Galway
Republic of the Fathers
Mooney
Densin
West
Corkron
Jatin Devoy
John Mitchell
Ireland
John Boyle O'Reilly
Fenian Times
O'Reilly
Nice O'Reilly
United States
Chienco
Pek
Cathfeen-Ni-Honthan Aérin
Ingersoll Vision of War Excerpt Teems With Duty and Sacrifice
The speech paints a moving panorama of war's cost and endurance. It invokes marching crowds, grieving families, and the four million enslaved, linking sacrifice to liberty under the flag and sacred home fires. The speaker champions cheers for the living and tears for the dead.
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Freedom
Wand of Progress
Earth
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Winston Churchill
Senator Reed
Mr. Hinshaw
Ingersoll
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