Italy Front Drives See Limited Progress and High Costs
The article notes the Italian Austro-German push on the Italian front is unlikely to match Paris’ failure and has suffered losses far outweighing gains. It warns Austria must win decisively or face internal crisis, while urging Allied support for Italy alongside western front concerns. It also criticizes Washington for inadequate pay and promises real compensation and service.
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Paris
Austria
Italy
Give While You Live A Public Library Gift urged
A column urges prospective benefactors to include the Harrisburg Public Library Association in wills with clear conditions and documentary evidence. The writer favors immediate gifts over vague bequests and notes the need for tree planting and care in Harrisburg.
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Public Library of
Harrisburg
Harrisburg Public Library Association
Penrose Voices Against War Time Political Adjournment
United States Senator Boies Penrose faces criticism from political enemies yet defends full party discussion during wartime. At a Republican harmony conference he rejects President Wilson’s call to adjourn politics and argues for collective debate as the nation mobilizes for world affairs.
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States
United States
Boies Penrose
Great Harmony
Republican State Committee
Penrose
Wilson
United
Fundamental faults in our government system criticized
The speaker denounces efforts to drift from core government principles and fears public indifference and inefficiency. He cites President Wilson's pledge to France and warns the Kaiser that past ambitions backfire on aggressors and will be defeated by the Allied nations.
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Wilson
France
Family of Nations
Kaiser
Two Minutes for Prayer on Fourth of July
A city debates a two minute pause for prayer during the Fourth of July celebration urging public acknowledgment of divine guidance. The Telegraph and Secretary Daniels urge inclusive patriotism honoring all citizens including immigrants from Central Empires who serve America loyally amid concern over spies and sabotage.
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Daniels
Telegraph
America
Rhine
Danube
Sharon magnate Buhl leaves large gifts shaping Sharon and Harrisburg
The Sharon steel magnate Frank H. Buhl dies leaving millions for useful public works in Sharon and two million for relief in France and Belgium. His gifts included an athletic field and country club, lakes and parks. The article urges giving while alive and notes Harrisburg and state party harmony efforts led by Senator William E. Crow and W. Harry Baker’s pre election as secretary.
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Sharon
Shenango River
Buhl
France
Belgium
Sharon Steel
Harrisburg
Frank H. Buhl
House
William 8. Leib
Schuylkill County
Sproul
Beidleman
Scranton
Albert Davis
D. J. Davis
Davis
Samuel Phillips
Charles B. Lenahan
Pennsylvania
Supreme Court
McLean Stock
Republican County Committee
York
John H. Schum
Mr. Stock
William C. Sproul
Thomas C. Seible
Brumbaugh
Berks
Berks County
W. Kerper Stevens
Francis E. Wilson
Harry P. Shomo
Hamburg
Shomo
Auditor General's Department
Wilson
Bonniwell Men Push Pennsylvania Democratic Reorganization
A Philadelphia riot of pressure and promises unfolds as Judge Bonniwell threatens to mobilize a bottom up reorganization of Pennsylvania democracy if McCormick Palmer and their allies block his bid for state chairman and platform control. Bonniwell vows mass meetings and a state wide fight if denied.
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Eugene C. Bonniwell
Philadelphia
Democracy of
Pennsylvania
Vance C. McCormick
A. Mitchell Palmer
Market Square
Democratic State Committee
Bonniwell
McCormick
Palmer
Washington
State Committee
Professor’s Taxes Spark City Gossip on Reform
A Harvard professor rumored to propose a 25 cent gasoline tax, a $50 monthly chauffeur tax, and heavy levies on talking machines while exempting butlers and house servants arouses debate. The professor, described as childless and absurdly detached from modern life, is portrayed as a helpless old bachelor in Kansas City gossip.
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Harvard
Kansas
Penrose's Big Mail Highlights Senator's Washington Role
Philadelphia Inquirer columnist George J. Brennan outlines Senator Penrose as the busiest member of Congress for mail. The piece credits his leadership roles in the Finance and Naval Affairs committees, his national party influence, and his extensive correspondence on general legislation, noting his staffer Leighton C. Taylor's pivotal administrative work and long tenure.
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George J. Brennan
The
Philadelphia Inquirer
Pennsylvania
Senator Penrose
Washington
Congress
Post Office Department
Philander Chase Knox
Finance Committee
Committee
Penrose
Republican National Committee
Hays
Republican Party
Keystone
Leighton C. Taylor
Taylor
Union
United States
United States Senate
Westinghouse
Adams County
Gettysburg
Cumberland County
Joseph P. Tumulty
Wilson
Foch Drives Germans to Defeat in Prolonged Assault
The article proclaims General Foch successful in stopping a major German offensive. It credits him with holding the line, preventing objective conquest, and inflicting heavy losses on the attacker, calling the effort the war’s most complete defeat to date.
Labor bills and labor economics across regions
A Congress bill seeks to authorize a bureau of farm risk insurance. Across Africa 317000 mines employ 32000 white workers. Co operative societies report sales near 15000000. In 1897 Molders' Union had 12000 members now about 50000. Dominican Republic day laborers earn 60 cents daily. Drogheda Ireland to host a shipyard. In India a speared trains pay low wages.
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Congress
Bureau of Farm Risk Insurance
Prohibition Debate Stirs Travel Salesman Letter Reaction
A Philadelphia hotel reply to a traveling salesman frames prohibition as harmful. The card claims raised hotel prices loss of tax revenue and job losses, while the salesman cancels a May 5 reservation and criticizes liquor opposition as unAmerican and anti Kaiser era.
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the Telegraph
Philadelphia
Duty of thrift and war bonds in national crisis
The Birmingham Age Herald urges thrift as a patriotic duty in World War I. It argues that the war is a people’s effort, not just the rich or poor, and champions buying Liberty Bonds and War Savings Stamps to fund government expenses. It warns citizens to redirect luxuries to support soldiers and the nation.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
America
Germany
France
Harvard Man U Boat Captain Identified by Survivors
Survivors arriving in Newark said the submarine commander who sank the transport President Lincoln was a Harvard University alumnus. They recalled him telling Lieutenant Black he wanted the captain, and described other crew details as they abandoned ship and were rescued.
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President Lincoln
Harvard University
Newark
Lincoln
Black
Harvard
Anderson
Hahn
German Officer Sees Endurance Fading in War
A New York Times Cable recounts a German officer's bleak view as the war wears on. He warns of mounting losses, scorched frontline ground, and insistence that only peace at any price can halt German collapse. He notes Paris is saved by French tenacity and laments missed victory windows.
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N. Y
Paris
Germany
Wartime Fancy Turns to France Duty in Verse
The poem by Sergeant Major Henry Wells of the 26th Division AEF recalls harsh mornings in France. He imagines returning home to warmth and comfort, but vows to remember cold kitchens, icy baths, and revolting bacon scraps from his wartime duties.
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France
Reveille
X —Sergt
Maj
Henry Wells
26Th Division
A. EB. F
Franca
Editorial Snippets Reflect WWI Era Sentiments
A compilation of editorial lines from several papers praising American resolve at Cantigny, lampooning German leaders, and commenting on patriotism and homefront attitudes. It notes opinions on McAdoo, von Hindenburg, and tank usage alongside daily wartime rhetoric.
Bright Lines and Banter In A Daily Laugh Page
A lighthearted page features quirky banter about lamp light and a mocked rivalry with an old fashioned mood. Snappy dialogues touch on progress, love and prudence in speech.
Harrisburg War Songs by Frank Hall Earn Praise in Philadelphia
Frank Hall deputy chief of the State Department of Mines, Harrisburg, writes war songs that gain fame in Philadelphia and eastern cities. His pieces Dear Old U S A Good-by I m Going Over and In Olden Days are performed in vaudeville schools and public gatherings. Proceeds support Red Cross and war aid. Officials note miner classifications shifted to protect essential mining and transport labor amid draft revisions. Dr J T Rothrock, 80, active in forestry and peace leagues, described as spry and adventurous. Harrisburg Reserve members rehearsed for Flag Day parade route and street drill.
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Harrisburg
Allen Sangree
Sam
U. 2
Wilk's-Barre
Hall
Red Cross
Lykens Valley
National Army
W. C. Murdock
Regi
J. T. Rothrock
Forest Reserve Policy of
Pennsylvania
Dr. Rothrock
West Indies
Rothrock
League
Maine Woods
Cameron
Herr Street
North Seventh Street
Well Known People Stir Anti Prussian Efforts Across Counties
The Rev Robert MacGowan a Lancaster native and clergyman was arrested on a train amid German propaganda activity. He targets a Hun sympathizer seen as responsible for his arrest due to anti Prussian lectures. W H Stevenson urges elimination of German publications. W H Chipman to do welfare work in France. Mayor W B McDowell acts to clear up city districts. Harry K Boyer divides Montgomery County into four price districts. W H Keller represents Lancaster citizens at a prison inquiry.
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Robert MacGowan
Lancaster
Johnstown
Hun
W. H. Stevenson
Allegheny Safety Committee
W. H Chipman
Cambria County
France
W. 8. McDowell
Chester
Harry K. Boyer
Montgomery County
W. H. Keller
Harris family commemorates 200th Susquehanna house
Historic Harrisburg notes mark 200 years since John Harris built his first home on the Susquehanna River this summer. The milestone honors the founder's role in developing the city and its early settlement.
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Harrisburg
John Harris
Susquehanna
Christ Heir of All God Spoke Through His Son Text
Fragmentary OCR text presents a religious passage referencing Christ as heir of all things. The readable portion notes God spoke in diverse ways and in these last days by His Son.
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Christ Heir OF All
God
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Lank
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Lebanon County
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Edward Rank
Martin G. Brumbaugh
E. J. Fox
Easton
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Pittsburgh
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Nashville Southern
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