Progress of improvement in Harrisburg shows public works surge
A Harrisburg pictorial highlights major public undertakings driving employment amid economic downturn. Paving, sewers, Second Street subway work, Paxton creek concrete projects, river wall, dam efforts, Federal building expansion and private ventures signal ongoing progress and earlier completion of key plans. Senator Crow affirms Republican campaign coordination from state headquarters and support for all ticket candidates.
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Telegraph
Harrisburg
Mulberry
Paxton Creek
Central Business
Commonwealth
William E. Crow
Republican State Committee
Senator Penrose
Senator Crow
William B. Crow
Philadelphia
State Committee
Business and Politics in U S Democracy
A Vanderlip speech urges bankers to enter politics to defend business interests. He warns that democracy suffers when intelligent nonpoliticians abdicate influence and calls for organized business pressure on legislation and policy. The speaker laments idealists in power and slowdowns in prosperity.
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United States
Frank A. Vanderlip
Congress
Flag Day Reflections On Patriotism And Public Duty
The editorial argues for national respect and support for the flag and public works. It praises Commissioner Lynch for practical action on subway fill material and urges every home to display the Stars and Stripes on Flag Day. A New York Sun correspondent questions President Wilson's stance toward Bryan.
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Lynch
Rabbi Freund
Ohev Sholem Temple
United States
America
Paying the Piper and Practical Education Highlight Progress
The piece contrasts political critique of President Wilson and English diplomacy with a report on New York City education. It notes Senator Borah and public dissent over Wilsons foreign policy, then shifts to a New York factory class diploma program for 35 girls in a cooperative class. It praises early literacy gains and mentions Pennsylvania farmers facing lower crop prices. Local printing department support for emergency work follows a fire at Aughinbaugh.
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Great Britain
Panama Canal
Borah
Mexico
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Congress
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Democratic Party
Clapp
New York City
Board of Education
Patriot
General Printing Department
the Telegraph
State Printing
Primary voting yields subdued write-ins and cross-ticket support
May primary returns show fewer stray write-ins and more votes for men outside party ballots. Brumbaugh McCormick and Lewis drew votes from non-target parties while Washington, Prohibitionist, Socialist and Keystone supporters backed Penrose and Palmer. Dauphin Cumberland and Harrisburg contexts noted along with local civic scenes and AP circuit efficiency.
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Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Brumbaugh, McCormick and Lewis
R. K. Young
Washington
Dauphin County
William H. Berry
Monroe
M. T. Stokes
Congress
Penrose
Palmer
Keystone
Pinchot
Dimmick
Well Known People In Local Circles And Elections
A Philadelphia Bulletin item lists notable figures mingling at a strike, officials and veterans preparing ceremonies, and local leadership shifts in Hatboro and York. Names include E. M. Herr, Magistrate James Gorman, John J. Crout, John A. Fairman, Captain W. H. Baublits, and Penrose Robinson. The fragment also references a long verse urging patience amid economic worry and a shift toward “psychological” explanations.
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Westing |Ouse Company
James Gorman
Philadelphia
John J. Crout
Bull Moosers
John A. Fairman
W. H. Baublits
8Th Infantry
York
Penrose Robinson
Hatboro
Republican City Committee to Meet Tonight
The Republican city committee plans a meet at party headquarters for the annual reorganization with City Chairman H I Oves expected to be re elected. No opposition noted.
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Republican City Committee
H. I. Oves
Republican County Committee
W. H.horner
Republican Legislative
Kreider
Exasperation over politics and misgovernance in Pennsylvania
The piece mocks cabaret jokes and rails at Democratic misrule in Pennsylvania, contrasting Wilson era policies with Pennsylvania’s claimed economic steadiness. It questions the cost and impact of political campaigns and warns against a Democratic governor spending 33,000 dollars to secure a nomination.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Palmer
McCormck
Democratic Party of
Pennsylvania
Wilson
Union
McCormick
Pennsyyvania
Commonwealth
Democratic Party
Baltimore
Washington
Political Sidelights from Luzerne and State Affairs
Governor Glynn has not yet accepted Pennsylvania speaking invitations. Ex-Governor Pennypacker claims Wilson backed McCormick for Governor and criticizes the primary expense. Luzerne Democrats split. Washington party county committee held three sessions to pick officers. Detrich criticizes Brumbaugh while doctors stay neutral. Federal appointments and Morris finance committee naming pace draw comment.
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Glynn
New York
Pennsylvania
Pennypacker
Wilson
McCormick
Washington Party County Committee
Detrich
Brumbaugh
Predictions of storage battery cars vs trolley lines
Edison and Steinmetz foresaw battery powered cars displacing trolleys, yet the trolley still dominates tramways as streets bear overhead wires and poles. A Gettysburg battlefield find of a Confederate soldier’s bones suggests a fatal wound from a bullet and hints at a missing war veteran returned long ago.
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Edison
Steinmetz
Williamsport
Pickett
Gettysburg
Hell
Regulation of the executive urged to restore constitutional balance
A New York Sun editorial argues the next major step in government reform is curbing executive power. It warns unchecked executive expansion endangers the state and calls for restoring the constitutional separation of powers among Legislature, judiciary, and executive.
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New York Sun
Mustering Out and Cane Gift at Camp Curtin
The Twelfth Regiment Pennsylvania Reserves were mustered out at Camp Curtin by Captain Robinson. They presented Captain J A Major a gold headed rosewood cane. The piece notes political references to Secretary Daniels and Secretary Bryan and critiques the President's economic messaging amid depression and unemployment.
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Pennsylvania
Robinson
Camp Curtin
Camp
Curtin
J. A. Major
Wilson aims to rally Pennsylvania campaign forces
The Philadelphia Bulletin reports President Wilson plans a major visit to Pennsylvania with Cabinet members and congressional leaders to counter anti administration sentiment in the state. Underwood will argue tariff and price- relief themes while Redfield may join in broader outreach to workers.
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Pennsylvania
Underwood
Congress
Washington
Redfield
Lexington
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