Sane Move for World Peace Taft Plan for League of Nations Conference
A Taft led 100 member committee calls for a June 17 Independence Hall conference in Philadelphia to discuss a League of Nations and united action to prevent wars. Endorsed by Wilson, the plan envisions an international council and judicial tribunal, with U S participation nonofficial. It seeks to bind signatories to decisive collective action to avert precipitous wars. The outcome hinges on Europe’s reception and the plan’s practical implementation.
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International Council of Conciliation
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Endurance and raids mark submarine service and gambling rise
A discussion on submarine endurance and suitability for patrols and raids contrasts with a surge in baseball gambling. The piece notes U S interest in large displacing boats for ocean duty, while reporting Philadelphia's 50 000 daily pool patrons and a national baseball pool with New York officers and widespread East Coast agents.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin
New York
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Wilkes-Barre
United States
Exercise and the car as daily health advice from Dixon era
The United States Public Health Service echoes Dr. Dixon Pennsylvania health talks urging all to walk or engage outdoor exercise two hours daily, cautioning heavy athletics but endorsing moderate steady activity. It notes car owners may still get exercise and reassures drivers who run their own car that their routine can fit in with physical activity.
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United States Public Health Service
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The Riehl Case and a Compliant Judge
Judge McMichael commends Ida Riehl for bail pending trial after she shot a man who spat on and reviled her to prevent marriage disgrace. The piece argues for an early trial and her acquittal, saying no red blooded jury could convict and hoping the verdict would deter others.
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Udge McMichael
Philadelphia
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Untold consequences of a crime drift through ruin
The text argues that the community loses nothing by a death and suggests scaring others from harming trusting young women would do more good than legal punishment for Ida Riehl. It frames fear as a deterrent and minimizes the victim’s plight, stating the outcome would deter similar acts.
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Ida Riehl
Turkey and Peace Doubtful Amid Endgame Pressures
The report that Turkey is ready to seek peace is dubious yet plausible, as Turkey joined the war under German urging and the German hope of a short conflict. With the Allies close to victory, Turkey faces a costly end in Europe, and statesmen may view any late move as too late amid likely Allied plans for Turkey’s postwar disposition.
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Germany
Europe
Editorial Comment Some Luck For J. D.
A Charleston News and Courier excerpt comments on John D. Rockefeller and dernberg figures. It contrasts Walsh as a strong ally to Rockefeller with remarks about Dernburg seeking safe conduct at sea and asks if the United States will grant such permission for him and others. The piece references reactions in Boston and Philadelphia papers.
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Charleston News and Courier
Walsh
John D. Rockefeller
Dernburg
United States
Boston Transcript
Mebbe I Don't Know A Uncle Jim Poem
A Washington Star poem describes Uncle Jim once confident and clear now thoughtful and unsure. He contemplates life as a wilderness with growing doubt, admitting he might not know. The piece reflects on changing views, public discourse, and a world seen as a vast stage as the cast changes.
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Mebbe
Ace
Washington Star
Alcohol and Life Insurance Mortality Differences
A Journal of the American Medical Association Monthly Health Letter notes that in several life insurance firms in Britain and Canada abstainers show notably lower mortality. London institutions over 45 and 27 years report nonabstainers 37 and 54 percent higher mortality respectively. a Glasgow firm over 29 years shows 44 percent higher. a Canadian company over 8 years shows 78 percent higher mortality among nonabstainers compared with abstainers.
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Life Extension Institute
Great Britain
London
Life Assurance Company
Glasgow
Canada
Potato Rings for Charity Auction in London
Two silver potato rings once owned by Samuel Pepys Cockerell of the Royal Flying Corps were sold at a Red Cross auction in London. Lord Newlands bid 500 guineas each and plans to return the rings to his parents while honoring Lieutenant Cockerell’s service and memory.
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London
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Samuel Pepys -Cockerell
Royal Flying Corps
Egypt
Lord Newlands
Lieutenant Cockerell
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The
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Baked in the Open Potatoes From Trail Cookery
A receipt from On the Trail by Lina Beard and Adelia Beard describes baking potatoes in open ashes. Wrap in wet leaves, lay on hot coals, cover with ashes and a bed of hot coals. Bake about forty minutes or more until soft to the touch.
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Adelia B. Beard
Scribners
The Silent Curfew Poem Urges Modern Safe and Sane Law
A downtown voice savors a curfew proposal and council pledge for a calm night. It jokes a modern safe and sane rule will pass, then asks how youth will know curfew times without signals. The verse imagines police clocks on coats to guide children.
Local option push dominates Pennsylvania politics
A broad, coordinated local option movement backs Governor Brumbaugh in his bid for a 1917 legislature election. Amish startup meetings in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, plus county committees, frame a strong nonpartisan effort across the state.
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Our Daily Laugh Crabb ed Old Age
A humorous quip questions aging grace as a father resists learning new dances and clings to familiar routines in the daily joke panel.
Why He Thinks Bible Is True
Ames B Morrow of the New York World profiles Dr Ismar John Peritz a renowned Bible scholar and Syracuse University professor who discusses his faith journey from Judaism to Christianity and outlines his views on biblical authorship inspiration and the role of Christ in history and evolution.
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New York World
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Willard Ives
Syracuse University
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Jerusalem
Europe
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Moses
Babylon
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Luke
Macedonia
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Calvary
John
Theophilus
John W. Alexander
New York
State Capitol
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Final Adventure of Death as Love and Fulfillment
Poem framing death as a beautiful voyage beyond time and fear. James Terry White reflects on love, nature, and the soul’s ascent, affirming life’s mysteries and the promise of eternal fulfillment beyond the grave.
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Lusitania
James Terry White
Fiction sales rise in March says major bookseller
A leading bookseller reports March fiction sales up from last year, noting The Seven Darlings by Scribner has boosted interest. The piece mentions Louise Kennedy Mabie and her novel The Lights Are Bright, with reflections on readings during illness and daily life verses.
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Scribners
Louise Kennedy Mabie
Old Motto Revised From the New York Independent
The Twentieth Century version of Cromwell's motto is Trust in God and I keep your army dry. The remark contrasts modern military humor with historical phrase origins and notes a dry logistics quip attributed to Cromwell era thinking.
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New York Independent
Cromwell
Fisherman Jim Deininger Joins Governor Brumbaugh on Trout Trip
Governor Brumbaugh spoils James C. Deininger with a dawn fishing outing at the Executive Mansion after Deininger misses the season start. The pair catch limits and enjoy trout supper. Ivy poison treatments surge after Memorial Day visits. Scranton mayor jokes about a municipal parade with councilors. Meade memorial funds debated with Meade statue ideas, artist John W. Alexander, and Pennsylvania Capitol art plans noted.
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James C. Deininger
Sullivan County
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Jim
Notable figures headline Memorial Day events and leadership
John G. Reading of Williamsport leads his regional bankers association while E. W. Buck of Ebensburg becomes bank group president. Bishop Orttynsky dedicates a church at Olympiant. H. J. Aukerman, active in Altoona, returns from the Pacific coast. Judge W. H. Thompson of Pittsburgh addresses workhouse prisoners on Memorial Day. Ex-Judge F. H. Kooser delivers Memorial Day oration at Somerset.
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Williamsport
Bankers’ Association
Orttynsky
Olyphant
H. J. Aukerman
Altoona
Pacific Coast
E. W. Buck
Ebensburg
W. H. Thompson
Pittsburgh
F. H. Kooser
Somerset
Memorial Day origin notice in Harrisburg tale
The text recalls Harrisburg as an early Memorial Day observer. It also tells a humorous anecdote about Lord Roberts and his orderly failing to endorse a bank check. The clerks demand endorsement and the messenger composes a flattering endorsement note before cashing.
But Has He the Punch Gen Abregon Nominating Himself
In New Orleans Times-Picayune commentary Gen Abregon may regard himself as the strong man of Mexico after a decisive victory over Gen Villa. The piece questions his readiness and suitability for leadership.
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Villa
Abregon
Mexico
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