Opinion on Prohibition and Supreme Court Limits
The Philadelphia Record argues against delaying enforcement of the eighteenth amendment. It says liquor interests cannot overturn federal law via state votes and must shift public opinion to elect anti prohibition lawmakers. The piece predicts the Supreme Court will follow federal provisions, making such money spent to halt prohibition wasteful.
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Congress
Supreme Court of the
United States
Supreme Court
Tas
Philadelphia Record
C. F. Swift
Anti-Saloon League
Why the Pussyfooting in Wake of Bomb Outrages
Editorial laments the lack of aggressive action against anarchists and alien propagandists, urging vigorous prosecutions and deportations after a Boston court decision. It notes public frustration and calls for stronger government stance to prevent further violence and property loss.
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Department of Justice
Washington
Secret Service
Boston
Aldrich
United States District Court
Harrisburg Urges Firm Action Against Immigrant Crime
A local call urges uprooting dangerous immigrants to restore security and welfare. The author questions altruistic ideals hindering justice and advocates revising policies to curb criminal elements undermining institutions, ending with a push for a united forward effort in Harrisburg.
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United States
When is a waist not a waist in Harrisburg's fashions
The Tow United Waist League poses a playful mystery about waists and blouses in Harrisburg fashion culture. The column jokes that a waist ceases to be a waist when it becomes mosquito netting or when the dress lacks its intended form, emphasizing the city’s slim silhouette trends.
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Associated Press
Associated Pri
Harrisburg
Solomon
The
League
Tow United Waist League
Changing Values and War Savings Stamps as Investments
Canadian and British posters urge using the Present low power dollar to buy Government War Savings Stamps for future redemption at higher value. The piece explains how days’ labor translates to stamp purchasing power and the potential gain when prices and wages shift after the war.
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Canada
Great Britain
Six Officers Knighted by King of England
The piece notes six U S Army officers including Sir John J. Pershing being knighted by the King of England. It recalls a rumor of Bos'n to Daniels awaiting an accolade and mentions a carload of gifts arriving at the White House from European royalty to the Wilsons. It questions Section Nine of Article One and whether the U S Constitution’s ban on foreign titles is being ignored and calls for action if the document is deemed hollow.
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United State Army
John J. Pershing
England
Daniels
White House
United States
Congress
Philadelphia bills clear way in 1919 General Assembly
Ex-Committeeman reports Philadelphia charter and registration measures advancing while workmen compensation and woman suffrage debates heat up. Sen Penrose praises Philadelphia bills as state issues shift to ratification, with Hess bills stalled and prohibition enforcement defeated amid party maneuvering.
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Philadelphia
General Assembly
Senate
House
John R. Scott
Scott
Boies Penrose
State Compensation Bureau
House Manufactures Committee
Lewis
Sadler
Carlisle
William Flinn
Gifford Pinchot
Senator Penrose
Baker's Estimates Trimmed Army Budget By Four Hundred Million
Republicans in the House cut four hundred million from Secretary Baker's army estimate. The piece suggests a public desire to end hostilities and hints that the League of Nations would prevent renewed war, shaping postwar expectations.
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Philadelphia Press
Baker
League of Nations
Saving Money by Curbing Department Spending Habits
A remark highlights that reducing the department’s spending habits could lead to significant saved funds. The speaker emphasizes tightening controls and avoiding waste to achieve financial efficiency.
New Books From Duttons Highlight Western Tales and Psychical Science
E P Dutton & Co announces mid June release of Dane Coolidge’s Silver and Gold a romance of western mining with action and adventure. Prof W J Crawford’s Experiments in Psychical Science arrives in a fortnight with prior Reality of Psychic Phenomena noted for its wartime reception. Lieut Camillo de Carlo’s The Flying Spy tells of a brave wartime mission and decor awarded by Italy. Arthur Symons Studies in Elizabethan Drama due June 18. Edward Jenks The State and the Nation published to expand political understanding and history.
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E. P. Dutton & Co
Dane Coolidge
Duttons
W. J. Crawford
Crawford
United States
England
Camillo de Carlo
FB. P. Dutton & Co
Arthur Symons
Edward Jenks
E. D. Dutton & Co
Temple
Jenks
A Proper Refusal
The United States government declined Mexico’s request to deploy ten more troops for operations against Villa from Agua Prieta to Juarez across U S territory. It recalls a previous three year period of troop movements between the same points and the hostile Carranza response to efforts to punish border raiders. If Carranza won’t be civil, Mexican troops can move within Mexico. The United States will prevent Villa from acting in the United States.
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Philadelphia Record
Villa
Agua Prieta
Juarez
Carranza
Mexico
United States
Keep the Council Small
The Philadelphia Ledger urges Governor Sproul to oppose any increase beyond twenty one on the city council as part of the charter revision. It condemns the revisionists for backing a larger council and calls for a firm stand against changes to the pending bill.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Philadelphia
Sprou
Gray Man of Christ shines in Foch's quiet church moment
A California youth recounts meeting General Ferdinand Foch in a French church. The Los Angeles Times editorial praises Foch as Christ’s man, a military genius who prayed daily, guiding Allied victory while humbly giving God the glory.
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The
Home Journal
California
France
Los Angeles Times
Evans
Foch
Ferdinand Foch
Christ
Damascus
God
Europe
Clemenceau
Paris
Opportunity
Poem by Walter Malone urges resilience and renewal each day. It speaks to persistence beyond past failures and gives hope to those who strive to rise from hardship.
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Walter Malone
Labor Shortage Forecast Warns of Tight Workforce
The Labor Shortage Forecast predicts a coming severe labor shortage before next year affecting manufacturers and farmers. It urges rapid adoption of labor-saving machinery in factories farms and households to counter reduced available workers amid high wheat prices and strong agricultural and construction activity.
Watchful Over Mexican Border Spending Questioned
The Topeka State Journal notes the U S maintains several thousand troops along the Mexican border at an estimated cost of $1,000,000 weekly. It suggests public focus shifts from Europe to domestic affairs and questions the necessity of a large peacetime force at a neighboring country’s door.
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Topeka State Journal
United States
No Wonder Germany Quit NUMBER THREE
Major Frank C. Mahin of the Army Recruiting Office recounts a claim about an American design for automatic bombing planes. He describes wireless control, self-destructing bodies, and payloads up to two thousand tons of TNT, with contracts for two thousand machines daily, aimed at German targets.
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Frank C. Mahin
Army Recruiting Office
Market Street
Boche
Strawberry prices soar as acreage declines nationwide
A Kansas City Times report notes strawberry prices are higher than ever and more than double previous years. The Bureau of Markets shows ten states have 30 percent less acreage than last year and only about half of two years ago, suggesting unprofitable production. Missouri totals 4,370 acres this year versus 6,840 last year. Arkansas leads acreage, with 8,960 this year. Louisiana and Tennessee follow. National production equals 4,332,000 crates this year, unchanged from last year but down from 6,920,000 two years ago.
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Kansas City Times
Bureau of Markets
Department of Agriculture
Missouri
Arkansas
Louisiana
Tennessee
The Roosevelt Tradition Promotes Progressive Reform Ideals
The piece argues the Republican party must embrace the Roosevelt tradition to regain trust. It describes Roosevelt as not merely “Americanism” but a belief in reducing economic and social inequalities, protecting property and leaders, and insisting on open public service.
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Republican Party
America
Unusual House Debate Ends Without Motion Passed
The Harrisburg House briefly declined to pass the main question after a motion to end debate on a Philadelphia bill. Observers note the rare stoppage of debate this session, while Director James N. Moore calls the event an odd record for readers of parliamentary history.
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House of Representatives
James N.moore
Legislative Reference’ Bureau
General Assembly
Philadelphia
House
Moore
Well Known figures visit Harrisburg for matters and hearings
General H. C. Trexler of Allentown arrived to attend legislative matters. C. F. Huber a Wilkes-Barre coal operator and major anthracite producer attended hearings at the Capitol. Provost E. F. Smith of the University of Pennsylvania joined visitors. A. P. Moore of Pittsburgh publisher was in yesterday renewing acquaintances.
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J. L. Kerr
Pittsburgh
No. 77
France
Kerr
Army
H. C. Trexler
Allentown
C. F. Huber
Wilkes-Barre
Capitol
E. F. Smith
University of Pennsylvania
A. P. Moore
Early French Traders Rumored Near Harrisburg
Historic Harrisburg notes mention French traders possibly present around 1650, reflecting early European contact in the region. The claim lacks detailed corroboration but situates Harrisburg within broader colonial trade networks.
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Harrisburg
Historic Tavern Burned in Holyrood District Landmark
A 17th century fire destroyed the old Yew Tree Tavern a single story and attic landmark inside Holyrood Sanctuary for Debtors. The Edinburgh site dated to about 1600 and stood near the Holyrood area boundaries.
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London Mail
Edinburgh
Holyrood
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