Flag Day Reflections and Taxed Bridges Debate
Editorial notes on Flag Day meaning and civic duties, urging heart and pledge to country. It discusses Washington Heights annexation to Lemoyne, potential bridge costs of $25,000 to $50,000, and higher taxes for residents. Also critiques the Democratic platform as pro President, pro Americanism, and pro war prep while courting pacifists.
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Washington
Lincoln
Valley Forge
Gettysburg
West Shore
Washington Heights
Lemoyne
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Dale
Camp Hill
Court
Public Service Commission
United States
Europe
Democratic Tariff Debate and War Preparedness Critique
A critical column previews Democratic editorials on tariff policy and national preparedness. It mocks party positions on Underwood tariffs, armor plate plants, ship purchases, economy planks, and pacifist leanings while predicting a masterly, patriotic yet self-serving party platform aimed at votes. The piece contrasts Wilson administration actions with Democratic stances and warns against perceived political self-interest.
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Wilson
Pacific Ocean
Joe Miller
Differences at party conventions debated amid backroom pressure
The report contrasts Republican and Democratic conventions with President Wilson’s leaning to Marshall, the old guard’s dominance, and threats of excommunication. It notes Baltimore contrasts, favors Jeffersonian principles, and outlines the route decisions for the William Penn Highway with public input in Perry County and future hearings.
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Democratic Party
John Edwin Nevin
St. Louis
Dispatches
Old Guard
Marshall
Wilson
Baltimore
Washington
Indian Democratic Organization
William Penn
William Jennings
W. H. James
Perry County
Pennsylvania Looks Back at Delegation Tactics in Politics
The piece contrasts historic Pennsylvania delegation tactics with modern methods, noting the unit rule's adoption by both parties, shifting loyalties, and remarks from Senator Penrose John Wanamaker and William Draper Lewis. It highlights Pennsylvania Republicans backing Hughes, with wide support and a consolidated path for the November election.
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Penrose
Hughes
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
John Wanamaker
William Draper Lewis
Chicago
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Progressive National Committee
National Committee
Lewis
Wilkes-Barre
Brumbaugh
Messrs
Charles E. Hughes
Congress
State from Day to Day News Bits and Commentary
Bradford hails Lewis Embery Jr as first to donate 10000 to Progressive fund. A rural boy's blunt take on his dead teacher. Charleroi man valued at five cents after coal plant accident. Carlisle Indian School Band and battalion visit Washington for Flag Day parade. A theater suicide prompts jokes about personal crisis chatter. Freeland prep for big July 4 celebration. Greensburg sees light-fingered activity amid busy trade. Pacifists urged to rethink as Cole Blease signals willingness to go to war.
Municipal Quiz reveals city fee schedule for food dealers
Harrisburg Rotary Club members answered questions at the annual Municipal Quiz. Fees for food inspection set: retailers of milk meat ice cream and oysters four dollars per year. wholesale milk and meat dealers twenty dollars. ice cream manufacturers eight dollars. bakeries quick lunch places and restaurants four dollars per year. Early morning circus awakenings and boyhood memories bookend a day of revelry as a narrator recalls taking youngsters to the circus.
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Rotary Club
Harrisburg Rotary Club
Recall in nominations stirs political talk in Telegraph Periscope
The columns discuss recall as a nomination principle and tag St. Louis with Wilson-that's all. It contrasts Hughes and Wilson noting Wilson had his chance and did not. It also points to Americans in England facing war tax burdens.
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St. Louis
Wilson
Hughes
Flag Anthem for Immigrant Lands Emblem of Freedom
Poem excerpt invokes flag as Fairest and truest emblem of freedom. It speaks of guarding a blessed people, blessing the flag over immigrants, battlefields, the living and the dead. The piece reads as a ceremonial tribute to national symbols and sacrifice.
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West
Harrisburg’s Historic Canal Era and Sewing Machine Steel
Historic Harrisburg recalls the city’s early canal boats passing through in the thirties while noting its later link to sewing machine steel production. The piece ties Harrisburg’s industrial past to its transportation milestones, highlighting durable goods and regional trade.
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Harrisburg
Clinton editor recalls Hughes links with Monte Rosa tale
The piece recounts Cyrus E Woods meeting Charles E Hughes during a Monte Rosa ascent, noting their alpine shelter encounter and subsequent ties. It also covers state license funds for autos awaiting legislature approval, and profiles of delegates and political notables including Fairbanks and Harding, plus Fulton county railroad incorporation and George Brumm’sPottsville visit.
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Commonwealth
Cyrus E. Woods
Charles E. Hughes
Mr. Hughes
Woods
Switzerland
Mr. Woods
Europe
Portugal
Notable figures and moves in national affairs
Victor Murdock plans a trip to China after leading a Progressive national committee gathering. H C Grenner, former Titusville resident, leads Pennsylvania Society of St Louis. Charles D Joyce of Philadelphia serves as first vice president of Credit Men meeting in Philadelphia. Lt Col Edgar Jadwin reassigned to U S Army engineer office in Pittsburgh succeeding Col F R Shunk. Bishop W P Eveland attends commencement at Williamsport after head of Dickinson Seminary.
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Victor Murdock
China
H. C. Grenner
Pennsylvania Society of St. Louis
Titusville
Charles D. Joyce
Philadelphi
Credit Men
Philadelphia
Edgar Jadwin
United States Army
Pittsburgh
F. R. Shunk
W. P. Eveland
Dickinson Seminary
Williamsport
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Keystone State
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Citizens’ Republican League
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Cral Tribunal
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Christian Science Monitor
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
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Charles Evans Hughes
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Lewis Embery, Jr
Progressive Compaign Fund
Warren Mirror
Ferdinand Braccia
Charleroi
Carlisle
Freeland
Land of the Free
Ne Brave
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Jimmy Valentine
Cole Blease
Bryan
Ned
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England
My Flag
Anna H. Wood
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General Assembly
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Colorado
Spencer Penrose
Colorado Springs
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That County
Washington County
Washington and Jefferson College
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Jesse Burkett
Thomas J. Baldridge
Blair County
Charles W. Fairbanks
Associated Press
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Fairbanks
Warren G. Harding
Marion
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Capitol
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George Franklin Brumm
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