Germany faces pay offer over Gulflight in Lusitania echo
The piece argues Germany’s offer to compensate for the Gulflight is a deferral of obligation and a bid to deflect pressure from Wilson. It notes the ship was torpedoed with the American flag, questions German accountability, and calls for strong action rather than diplomatic leniency.
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Germany
Wilson
Lusitania
United States
English Channel
Port Arthur
Texas
Rouen
France
Belgium
Springfield Republican
McClain Defends Republicanism Amid Bucks County Address
Ex lieutenant governor Frank B. McClain told Philadelphia listeners yesterday that reports of a revolt against the governor within the Republican party are baseless. He will speak at the Bucks county Republican committee on June 19 on the theme Republicanism and emphasized ongoing support for laws passed, with amendment possible after a fair trial if needed.
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Frank B. McClain
Philadelphia
Republican Party
Bucks County
Republican Committee
Brumbaugh
McClain
Bucks County Reublican Committee
General Assembly
Edwin
Stuart
Textile School
Times
Pennsylvania
Powell
Appropriations Committee
United States
R. K. Young
William Flinn
Auditor General
Lebanon County
Capitol Hill
Lebanon
A. R. Houck
Interior Counties
The United States Steel Corporation Under Fire in Antitrust Probe
The United States Steel Corporation is described as the greatest industrial unit and a target of a government antitrust suit started by the Taft Administration nearly five years ago in Trenton. The piece critiques the use of the Sherman act to curb perceived evils of large-scale business, portraying the action as a drastic attempt to dismantle big business through centralization and aggrandizement.
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New York Sun
United States Steel Corporation
Taft
United States District Court
Trenton
Steel Corporation
Hartisburg
Supply and Demand
A poem noting how prices rise with high demand for peonies then collapse when demand drops. The speaker recalls paying ten cents for peonies before Decoration Day and finding a yard abundant now, unable to sell. A neighbor offers three peonies for five cents, reflecting the oversupply in the market.
Dancing Men in Demand
A humorous note describes a grandfather learning new dance steps and becoming a big help to the family. The piece highlights the joy of sharing music and movement within the home.
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Atandpa
Anecdotes of Chas Frohman Drowned on Lusitania
Anecdotes recount Frohman and Blasco separated years before their joint production. The article recalls his autocratic humor and philanthropy, his retirement doubt, and sharp exchanges with peers. It closes with a wry telegrams exchange and his motto on dedication to theater.
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Chas. Frohman
Lusitania
Blasco
Frohman
Mr. Belasco
Land Empire
C. F
Belasco
Mr. Frohman
Books and Magazines on Taylor Influence and War Time Commerce
Frederick W. Taylor's principles influence European war production as publishers in London see demand for Principles of Scientific Management. A Swiss factory inquiring about Taylor's methods signals adoption. Also notes authors Margaret Cameron, Mme de fegermann-Lindencrone, and Hamlin Garland with travels and projects. Separately The New York Journal of Commerce estimates next month’s interest and dividend payments $12,000,000 lower year over year due to Steel Corp common dividend cut, with railroad dividends also down about $1,000,000.
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MR. Shaw
F. Shah
United States
New York
Panama Canal
Atlantic Coast
China
Frederick W. Taylor
Mr. Taylor
London
London Spectator
England
Switzerland
Mme. L. de fegermann-Lindencrone
Philadelphia
New York Journal of Commerce
Steel Corporation Common
Italian War Minister to Head War Department in War
General Zupelli will command the war department during the war with Austria and Germany. The king and Premier Salandra are said to be actively involved, with uncertainty on how much authority they will cede to the minister.
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Zupelli
Austria
Germany
Salandra
Voice in the Wilderness Confesses, Denies Messiah
John the Baptist is questioned by priests and Levites about his identity. He denies being the Christ or Elijah or the prophet, and proclaims I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness to make straight the way of the Lord.
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Dr. Butler
Roosevelt
Mr. Frohman
London
Richard Croker
Bee Frohman
Hal
C. F
Tammany Hall
John
Jerusalem
Christ
Elias
Esaias
Dog Prohibition Bill Sparks Statewide Debate
The legislature signed a bill banning un naturalized foreigners from keeping dogs, aiming to curb harmful hunting and fishing by non citizens. Fines go to a game propagation fund, with raids expected in foreign settlements and multiple enforcement challenges ahead.
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Brumbaugh
Coke
Game Propagation Fund
Game Commission
Steelton
Notable Figures Speak On Commerce And Local Milestones
E M Herr of Westinghouse urges more shops in South America. Herman Loeb of Philadelphia seeks 717000 for department supplies. A B DeSaulles of Bethlehem influential in regional athletics. Theodore Voorhees of Reading turns 68. Harry C Carey of Bill Posters Association prominent in Philadelphia. William H Donner of Cambria and Pennsylvania Steel plans July trip to California. Rev W A Jones spoke at the Penn Grant tablet unveiling in Pittsburgh. F W Sapper of Erie elected secretary of State Bankers Association group 7. Controller E S Morrow notes Pittsburgh to celebrate its 100th city anniversary next March.
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E. M. Herr
Westinghouse Company
South America
Herman Loeb
Philadelphia
A. B. DeSaulles
Bethlehem
Harry C. Carey
Bill Posters Association
William H. Donner
Cambria
Pennsylvania Steel
California
W. A. Jones
Pittsburgh
F. W. Sapper
Erie
State Bankers’ Association Group No. 7
E. S. Morrow
City man leaves faith as he joins urban life
A verse tracing a Harrisburg man who moves to the city, builds wealth, adopts city pleasures, and neglects rural religion. His family enjoys urban society while he mocks country piety until, at the gates of eternity, St. Peter reminds him he left his religion behind.
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Golden Gate
St. Peter
George S. Fulcher
Christian Herald
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Lycoming County
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