Debate Over War Policy and Knox Resolution In US Press
The piece surveys reactions to President Wilson's veto of the Knox resolution and the Knox resolution itself, comparing British and American sentiments. It notes that Congress formally declared war in 1917, contrasts Wilson's peace aims with congressional actions, and questions future steps to safeguard public institutions amid political pressure.
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Pall Mall” Gazette
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United States
America
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States
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Great Britain
France
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Britain
Belgium
Europe
Wealth Not Increased by War War
An author argues Congress should not approve more war funding, stating the war boosted individual wealth but not national wealth. It notes $25 billion spent without tangible return, wealth measured by exchange value, and that mortgaging the future through taxes and borrowing reduces national wealth despite higher nominal asset values.
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Congress
France
Kho nm Royals Mammoth Circus Heads to Town June 16
The city banners advertise Kho nm Royals great circus with two grand performances on Wednesday June 16. The show promises three rings a massive menagerie and acts by world renowned performers drawing crowds from across the county.
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Kho Nm Royal
Upper
Nile
Postal workers accept partial raises from commission
Postal employees accept the proposed salary increases but denounce the modest 10 percent average rise as inadequate amid rising living costs. They argue the figures fall short of fair compensation, while urging broader support from the public and officials.
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Fostal
Uncle Sam
Congressional Postal Commission
Genaral
Palmer Indictment of Louis Post and Wilson Toleration
Attorney General Palmer indicts Louis Post, assistant secretary of labor, alleging he aided revolutionary activity and harmed national security. He claims President Wilson tolerated a protector of public enemies and questions why Post was not dismissed or tried. The Pittsburgh Gazette notes Palmer’s attack reflects neglect of justice.
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Louis F. Post
Department of Labor
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Department of Justice
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House of Representatives
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de Finand
Local candidate for committeeman swept in three counties
The editor notes the contest for a state Republican committee seat in the senator ial district, reporting final counts from Marion and Monongalia showing M. K. Morgan of Fairmont and Joseph H. McDermott of Morgantown winning. Totals across Charles A. Goodwin, W. S. Hamilton, H. H. Holt, J. H. McDermott, and M. B. Morgan reveal Taylor county's weak role and the dominance of larger counties in district politics. The piece ends with a sardonic remark on editorial influence and duty.
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State Republican Committee
Marion
Monongalia
Taylor County
M. K. Morgan
Fairmont
Joseph H. McDermott
Morgantown
Charles A. Goodwin
W. S. Hamilton
H. H. Holt
J. H. McDermott
M. B. Morgan
Traction line ordered sold without delay
The last major creditors meeting in the Grafton Traction and Grafton Light and Power bankruptcies convened at attorney Wyckoff's office. The referee ordered an immediate sale free of liens, rejecting a prior push to refer to a commissioner and prompting appeals from mortgage holders Peary and Brady.
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Te Grafton Traction Company
Grafton Light and Power Company
Wyckoff
Frrom
New York
Pittsburgh
Grafton
John L. Herbmer
Mo Jay
John M. Peary
Central Union Trust Company
Nichol Brady
Paary
Dayton
United States District Court
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Street Railway
Telectvie
Traction Company
Vankrept
Jon
Lodge Declares Drive to Oust Wilson Dynast and End Mexican Turmoil
In a keynote address at Chicago, Senator Henry Cabot Lodge urged voters to defeat President Wilson and his League of Nations. He pressed restoring order in Mexico under the Monroe Doctrine, endorsing strong leadership, reduced prices, and vigorous enforcement against profiteering, while warning against government ownership of railroads.
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Mexico
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Hoe
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Feaes
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America
B and O to run Mallet engines on Monongah division
Baltimore and Ohio railroad officials plan Mallet locomotives on the Monongah division with about 120 workers in Fairmont yards laying tracks and switches. New engines to operate within a month will handle heavier coal tonnage. Public Service Commission in Charleston approves the June 20 schedule introducing a through train each way daily between Charleston and Grafton, with departures around 2:10 p.m. and 10:...
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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Fairmont
Grafton
Public Service Commission
Charleston
Baltimore & Ohio
Precty Clon
Nonpartisan convention backs Montgomery for governor
Charleston dispatch says a nonpartisan state convention will be held next Saturday at county headquarters to nominate a third ticket opposing Republicans and Democrats. The meeting aims to nominate Samwel B. Montgomery for governor, one of three candidates who sought the Republican nomination in the statewide primaries, with William Tetley of United Mine Workers District as vice president.
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William Tetiey
United Mine Workers
Samwel B. Montgomery
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Standard
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West Side
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