Harrisburg Editorials Reflect On Steel Case and Civic Pride
The editorial discusses the Supreme Court likely upholding the Court of Appeals in the United States Steel case, praising the decision for clarity and common sense. It notes big business is not inherently illegal under anti-trust laws and cites price influence rather than stifling competition. The piece also highlights upcoming autumn river carnival events and celebrates Harrisburg Academy's largest ever graduation class of thirty-one, praising the city’s educational progress.
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Supreme Court of the
United States
Court of Appeals
United States Steel Corporation
Trenton
Supreme Court
Gary
Steel Trust
Buffington
Harrisburg
Brown
Harrisburg Academy
Opportunity and Limitation in U S Trade with South America
The United States cannot monopolize South American trade but should gain a larger share. Obstacles include limited use of South American products and lack of capital for loans at war-time rates. Pan American Conference aims to create American banking facilities and branch houses, plus improved transportation with faster, larger ships to reduce costs.
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United States
South America
Europe
South American trade prospects and local planning note
The piece weighs South America trade potential against U S capacity, noting crude exports and limited U S consumption, and argues for river basin surveys and public projects. It highlights capital flows, inflation of money, and the need for bank extensions and direct steamship lines while urging local civic action and patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
Europe
London
Paris
Berlin
Lovers' Leaps Across Regions In Eerie Romantic Tales
The perusal notes many Lovers' Leaps within hundreds of miles of Harrisburg, each linked to tragic love stories of Indians and maidens. Greeks outpaced by American tales, yet sources claim 124 men and 126 women in one Olympiad vow, leaping from Leucate to the Ironian Sea to cure love’s passion.
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Harrisbuug
Pennsylvania
Eunica
Paphos
Eurybates
Leap stories and political jabs echo in the news
The column riffs on daring leaps and sensational relief measures. It mocks Summer resort promoters, notes Count von Bernstorff sensing US sternness over German actions, and critiques Cummins rate act amendments. It also references shad plans, hydro planes, unmuffuled motorcyclists, a Motor Club crusade, and war stock trends, concluding with Praemys.
Editorial Comment Sparks Reflections on War and Policy
A collection of editorial quips on wartime tensions and policy from papers nationwide. Observations range from submarine reliability and American war readiness to diplomacy with Germany and domestic laws. Authors weigh restraint, preparedness, and public sentiment while noting hints of future conflict.
Guess the Poet Who Wrote Misquoted Lines
A playful quiz reveals misattributed poetry lines. The piece notes common attributions to Tennyson Swinburne Whittier Shakespeare Wordsworth and others, then uncovers two poems by Wordsworth, ending with a remark on poets and endless variety.
Rainfall Record Broken at Kittanning Point in May
Altoona water bureau records show May rainfall at Kittanning Point reaching 5.75 inches, the highest since 1880. The prior May record was 4.75 inches set in 1889 during the Johnstown flood, while the city measured 4.73 inches per Pennsylvania Railroad records. Altitude differences account for some variance.
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Johnstown
Altoona Water Bureau
Kittanning Point
Pennsylvania Railroad
Brumbaughs Bucks County Battle for Gubernatorial Influence
Governor Brumbaugh leads a statewide drive to tilt Bucks County Republican ranks away from Joseph R. Grundy by placing supporters in 22 state appointments and backing anti Grundy candidates for county office. The dispute centers on local option votes and administration bills amid a shakeup of county offices and a looming ship canal fight.
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Brumbaugh
Wrest
Joseph R. Grundy
Bucks County Republican Organization
John Berkey
Grundy
Berkey
Bristol
Bucks County
John H. Swartley
Philadelphia Public Ledger
the Ledger
Grundy Organization
Capitol Hill
Commonwealth
Capitol
Executive Mansion
Thomas A. Crichton
State Treasury
Tioga County
Crichton
Citizens’ Committee
David Cameron
F. H. Rockwell
S. F. Channel
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Frank J. Harris
Allegheny
Lancaster
McClain
Philadelphia Record
United States
Swartley
Bucks County Committee
Naughty verse and case of breakfast justice
A satirical item notes a playful verse about a kiss, then reports an Oklahoma husband who beat his wife over breakfast. The judge fined him 25 dollars plus costs and asserted that marital authority does not permit kitchen tyranny. The piece mocks the notion of dominium in the dining room.
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Oklahoma
Daniel
New York Sun
Women Against War: Philadelphia Voices Favor Peace
A Philadelphia Ledger survey of civic women finds strong opposition to war and slaughter. Mrs. George Piersol and other leaders argue for higher patriotism without conflict, citing arbitration and a civilization beyond war as the trend.
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Philadelphia Evening. Ledger
Uncle Sam
Philadelphia
Germany
George Piersol
Woman Suffrage Party
Huge Exports Rise in 1915 War Period American foodstuff exports surge in ten months to April 1915
Department of Commerce analysis shows food exports totaling $657,146,290 for ten months ending April 1915, up sharply from the previous year, driven largely by demand from the European war. Corn, oats, wheat, flour, canned beef and various meats lead the gains.
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Department of Commerce
United States
New Dog Hero Leads Sturgis Walton Books Wolfine
New England set tale Wolfine features an Irish wolfhound as hero in a plot rich with war and intelligence. The anonymous work follows blue ribbon romance of Bob Son of Battle and The Call of the Wild.
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Sturgis & Walton Company
New England
Bob
Battle
Mr Wilsons Notice to Mexico
The piece argues for firm U S action under President Wilson to stabilize Mexico. It cites relief for a starving populace, condemnation of guerilla chiefs, protection of American citizens and interests, and a duty to suppress disorder and faction even if it requires hard measures against natives and foreigners. It urges unity and a clear warning to rival leaders.
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New York Sun
Wilson
Mexico
Chieta
United States
Duke of Genoa Appointed Acting Head of Italian Government
The king of Italy appoints his uncle Tomasso, Duke of Genoa, as lieutenant general to act during the war. He will handle urgent matters, sign royal decrees, and transact ordinary administration on the king’s absence from the capital. The proclamation comes after the king’s army and navy command assumes control.
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Genoa
Italy
Victor Emmanuel
Council of Ministers
Tomasso
Savoy
Jitneys and Flags Mark Street Traffic and Notices
Automobiles hired for hire display flags as a signaling method and attract business, with plain American pennants seen on Market street. Milhouse learns golf by improvised methods, while Prof. Bowman becomes game protector for Cumberland and Adams counties. Delays due to rain push birds indoors for sun baths as cages line doorsteps.
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Market Street
W. C. Bowman
Lemoyne
Adams
Cumberland Counties
Bowman
Cumberland County
Well Known People In The News
William H. Stewart of Pittsburgh tours the San Francisco exposition. W W D Rees of Philadelphia spoke at the Cambria County Mates School Association convention. Charles M Schwab stays optimistic about business conditions. Kennedy Crumrine of Meadville elected president of Crawford County Sunday School Association. General W L Sibert, formerly at Pittsburgh, named to install buildings at Fort MacArthur, California.
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William H. Stewart
Pittsburgh
W W. D. Rees
Philadelphia
Charles M. Schwab
Kennedy Crumrine
Meadville
Crawford County Sunday School Association
W. L. Sibert
Fort MacArthur
Harrisburg as Mercantile Center and Lusitania Reply
The excerpt discusses Harrisburg's long-standing role as a mercantile hub and analyzes Germany's Lusitania reply to President Wilson. It argues the German statement is both responsive and inconclusive, leaving room for peaceful adjustment if misperceived facts about the Lusitania's armament are clarified.
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New York Sun
Taft
Wilson
Lusitania
Germany
Berlin
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RE. J. Stackpole
Chisf
Gus M. Steinmetz
Telegraph Building
Federal Square
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Pennsylvania Associated Dailies
Fifth Avenue Building
New York City
Haebrook, Story & Brooks
Advertising
Chicago
Allen & Ward
Peece
Taylor
Wildwood Park Zoo
Congress
Democratic Party
Planning Commission
Susquehanna
Vera Cruz
Carranza
Count von Bernstorff
Potsdam
William
Cummins
Buller
Shad
Sonny
Wall Street
Praemys
Providence
Kansas City Star
America
Baltimore Sun
Panama Canal
Philadelphia Press
Huntingdon
Altoona Tribune
Boy Scouts
Scranton
Zanzibar
News-Times
Bellaire
Fingy Conners
Tennyson
Swinburne
Whittier
Hearthstone
Goldsmith
Burns
Byron
Wordsworth
Pennoyrcni
Wilkes-Barre
Lawrence Casey
John J. Casey
Lawrence
R. Heffernan
Casey
Sis
Bhe
Husband
Clea Oo Yan Ae
Zara
The
New York World
Bryan
Floyd J. Melvin
Coaee's & Walton Co
Xavier Paoli
Sturgis & Walton Co
Paoli
French Republic
Nicholas II
George V
Jancis Joseph
MR. Wilson
Kansas City Times
Hume Telephone
H. T
James W. Milhouse
Olmsted and Stamm
Milhouse
Col. Bogey
Ed. D. Hilleary
Reading Railway
San Jose
Fred Taylor Pusey
Delaware County
Charles B. Witmer
Sunbury
Capitol Park
Mercantile Center
Civic Club
Ben Strouse
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