Denver to Harrisburg a study in municipal reform
The piece compares Denver’s experience with the commission form of government to Harrisburg’s trial, highlighting the headless departments and loss of centralized authority. It notes Denver’s return to reform under Mayor Robert W. Speer and suggests renewed city-building efforts.
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Telegraph
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Speer
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Mears
Harrisbore
Peace but there is no peace as China surrenders vast regions
The World’s Work essay laments China’s shrinking control over Mongolia Tibet and Chinese Turkestan while Manchuria shifts toward Japan and Russia. It argues China’s claimed peace hides fragility with weak armed forces and compromised sovereignty. Anshat is cited as a case study.
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World
Work Magazine
Mongolia
Tibet
Chinese Turkestan
Peking
Manchuria
China
Pacifist Influence Questioned as War Efforts Continue
The speaker argues pacifists would hinder national defense, claiming their approach is doomed to fail, and asserts that their influence will not prevail in shaping policy or action.
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Wilson
Unite States
Peace rumors and Verdun fighting echo in telegraph
The Baltimore American notes ongoing rumors of peace while reporting continued combat near Verdun. The piece jokes about war news gaps and public mood, mentioning Kaisers response to casualties and other wartime humor.
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Baltimore American
Verdun
Rotary Club quiz raises sidewalk rights and mission field notes
Harrisburg Rotary Club tackles municipal questions including sidewalk use rules. The article also cites Willard Price’s review on Korea’s evangelist Kimura and Billy Sunday influence. It warns fruit crop waste and rising living costs amid wartime conditions and urges preservation of supplies and reduced extravagance.
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Tokio
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Kim
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Des Moines
Philadelphia
Willard Price
American Review of Reviews
Schwab's Pig Iron Forecast Seen Near 40 Million Tens
Holland's New York Letter notes Charles M Schwab predicted U S pig iron output would top 40 million tons within two to three years, with 1916 likely to approach that mark if production holds. The forecast follows 1914 output of about 28 million tons and aims to show a strong industrial trend for the year.
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Holland
New York
Pennsylvania Politics At Chicago Convention Fallout Looms
Pennsylvania Republicans debate Penrose Brumbaugh factions with Chicago caucus plans, potential floor fight, and possible defections. Delegations travel from Philadelphia and Scranton as Brumbaugh backs pursue influence. local elections and county committee meetings stir tension.
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Penrose Party
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Charity and war relief gifts mentioned in jest
A humorous aside notes charity as a duty. A speaker jokes about donating hundreds from a million earned on ammunition contracts to war sufferers, illustrating a charitable impulse amid military industry.
A Music Cannery By Frederic J. Haskin
A Camden visit reveals phonograph factories and famous opera folk. A manager forces an elite guest to identify a Verdi aria on record, proving the phonograph’s power to reproduce and test music. Singers now rehearse with their own records to judge tone and technique.
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Phonograph Company
Caruso
Alda
Journet
America
Local Notes and Quotations From Around Pennsylvania
A Doylestown observer notes many strangers visiting the town on Decoration Day. Sunbury youths are wounded by buckshot after a dispute at the Ditty home. Coatesville sees a mysterious fast light. whether aeroplane or comet remains unsettled. Philadelphia Pickling Co sues over grape juice allegedly containing alcohol. Warren reports Steve Huey narrowly escaped injury after an auto strike. Pottsville man Richard Adams Jr requests transfer from jail to asylum. Sharon Herald quotes questions on Your Girl from Leslie's and notes chorus-girl fashion trends.
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Trial of Faith in Harper’s Magazine
A Western Pennsylvania pastor, once strict in biblical prayer, reconsiders faith after a visiting clergyman’s fervent plea for “fresh veal and new rigor.” The pastor accepts veal in moderation but objects to a new breakfast food being imposed.
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Harper's Magazine
Pennsylvania
Lemoyne Citizens Praise School Principal Selection
A Lemoyne letter to the Telegraph defends the board of directors for choosing a highly regarded graduate and Lebanon Valley College alum as principal of the borough schools. The writer rebukes opponents distributing circulars and urges support for the new leader and the school’s welfare.
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the Telegraph
Lebanon Valley College
Lebanon Valley
Lemoyne School
Rulers of Japan and Germany Share Conquest Beliefs
The article argues Japan and Germany justify conquest as a means to wealth and power. It asserts both nations follow a defined Orient policy akin to Pan-German aims.
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Japan
Germany
Harrisburg River Front draws visitors and plans for water carnivals
Harrisburg welcomes visitors amid riverfront planning as the Susquehanna expansion and new dam boost boating, canoeing and sailing. Dealers report a surge in canoes, boats and watercraft sales, with more people learning to sail and enjoy river life along Conodoguinet and Riverside. Mayors and ex presidents visit, with local tales of hospital stays and toast to state politics and strawberries.
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Harrisburg
Susquehanna Valley
Susquehanna
Philadelphia
Dock Street
Notable Philadelphians in Public Life
Dr Archibald G Thompson famed Philadelphia physician is seriously ill. Rear Admiral A W Grant commander of submarines returns to League Island after sea duty. Dr H M Reeser new Irving College head is former Montgomery county pastor. James I Blakslee assistant postmaster general once led an Lehighton electric plant. Edward Bok Philadelphia editor backs Roosevelt for President.
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Archibald G. Thompson
Philadelphia
A. W. Grant
League Island
H. M. Reeser
Irving College
Montgomery County
James I. Blakslee
Lehighton
Edward Bok
Roosevelt
Read the Telegraph's advertising for new business ideas
A call to read daily Telegraph advertising to spark independent thought and growth. The note urges readers to observe and think for themselves and highlights advertising as sunlight of new ideas.
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League of Neutrals
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League of Neutral Nations
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New York Sun
A Music Cannery
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