President cannot be outsider in public business says senator
Senator Underwood of Alabama denied Wilson had a role in curtailing Senate debate while noting the President privately favors it as an outsider. The piece argues a president cannot act as outsider and remains at the center of power, and calls for a bill on broader home rule for third class cities to be prepared for the next legislative session.
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Enator Underwood
Alabama
Senate
Wilson
United States
Beidleman
Real Americanism Address on Stephen Girard's Life and Influence
Stuart delivers an Philadelphia speech at a Girard College birthday celebration praising Americanization, citizenship, and persistence. He lauds Girard as a model who trained fatherless boys and advanced civic welfare, noting Girard’s early Pennsylvania citizenship and lasting impact on society.
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Stuart
Philadelphia
Stephen Girard
Girard College
Girard
Telegraph
Pennsylvania
Washington
Edwin
Americanization praised by former Governor during patriotic speech
The former Governor urges loyalty from foreign-born residents and warns that any who aid enemies undermining the United States are traitors. He extols opportunity in America and cites the Stuart address as a model for new citizens to embrace civic duty. He lauds the Governor's past patriotism and calls for stronger national unity.
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America
United States
Pennsylvania
Tornado Administrator Call Suggested Amid War Debate
A Democratic writer urges Congress to enact a wartime measure creating a tornado administrator based in Washington. The proposal aims to coordinate national forces and regulate destructive storms as a tool of war, arguing administrative action could override economic laws during crisis. The piece links tornadoes to barometric pressure changes and cautions against other war-time regulatory overreach.
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Centle
Iowa
Kansas
Congress
Washington
Kaiser’s Press Agent Attacks Him as Beast of Berlin
A Berlin Lokal Anzeiger article portrays Wilhelm as a merciful figure while critics label him the hound of hell. The piece questions his wartime acts and condemns orders that harmed civilians, citing atrocities in Belgium and France and brutal Belgian, French, and British victims.
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Berlin
Lokal Anzeiger
Wilhelm
Tania
Belgium
Edith Cavill
France
Bill
Countess de Bryas to Speak in Harrisburg on France Relief
A distinguished visitor, Countess de Bryas, arrives in Harrisburg to discuss conditions in France and her year of work under French military authority among refugees. She lived with displaced families, earned a commendation letter from General Petain, and will address large audiences about rehabilitation efforts.
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Bryas
Harrisburg
France
America
Petain
Countess de
Bonniwell Plans to Lead His Own Governor Campaign
In Pennsylvania Democratic politics Judge Eugene C. Bonniwell aims to run a separate campaign for governor, blaming party bosses for future losses. The tangled feud with Palmer McCormick allies deepens as Bonniwell seeks to reorganize counties, select a state chairman, and steer the 1920 effort, challenging the current party machinery and its leaders.
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Eugene C. Bonniwell
Palmer-McCormick
Congress
Democratic
Pennsylvania
J. M. Guffey
Harrity
A. Mitchell Palmer
Vance C. McCormick
Democracy
Bonniwell
Brennen
Washington
Palmer
McCormick
Harrisburg
Democratc Voters of
Operly
McCormick Machine
Palmer-McCormick Machine
Harrisburg Patriot
Dauphin County State
Dauphin County Democratic Committee
Harrisburg City Committee
Philadelphia Record
Palmer- McCormick
Pittsburgh Post
J. Washington Logue
Henry C. Niles
State Committee
Donnelly-Palmer
Democratic State Committee
Harmony
George R. McLean
Rupp
Democrats pressed to back regular organization after hostile stance
State headquarters has contacted many Democrats and warns that if the gubernatorial candidate persists in his hostile attitude, other candidates and many party men will be asked to take a stand in support of the regular organization.
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Representative Party
Chips From The Ax On Wood Cutting And Piling
A 19th century guidance on wood harvesting stresses efficient fuel use two thirds the energy of coal. It urges cutting stumps low, using all stove wood, splitting to load by one man, and smaller splits for pine to aid drying. It recommends selecting old, poorer, or diseased trees for removal, preserving valuable timber and leaving thrifty trees below ten inches for future crops. It also advises piling wood to ensure air circulation.
Scorneth the Scorners and the Just House
A medieval verse reflecting on divine judgment and mercy. It contrasts the fate of the wicked with the blessing and grace granted to the humble, citing Proverbs chapters 3 verses 33 and 34 as authority. The conceit centers on the Lord’s favor resting with the righteous.
Wealth and Imitation Do Not Bring Happiness
A Philadelphia Record reflection notes that true happiness escapes riches though many men find solace in a convincing imitation. The piece contrasts wealth with authentic contentment and suggests material wealth offers limited fulfillment.
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Philadelphia Record
Socks knitted with toes pointing toward Berlin
A Los Angeles Times note states that all socks knitted by the ladies have toes directed toward Berlin, reflecting a symbolic gesture or pattern observed among the knitters.
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Berlin
Los Angles
Remarkable Kansas City Store Purchase Mystery
A well known man in Kansas City bought an article valued at 65 dollars yesterday. Throughout the entire transaction the clerk did not advise him to buy now for a higher price later. The incident was noted with astonishment.
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The
Kansas City Star
Kansas City
Marines Have the Right Idea From the Toledo Blade
A brief editorial note praises Marine war aims, stating agreement with their approach and expressing support for the maritime force’s objectives. The snippet reflects wartime morale and alignment with military strategy.
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Toledo Blade
One Man Can't Do Everything
In the Grand Rapids Press note, Mr McAdoo faces renewed pressure as his other duties mount and the expectation that he must personally call the stations is deemed unfair by observers.
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Grand Rapids Press
Hunger Offensive Labels Echo Italian War Critique
From the New York World comes a commentary that in Italy the term hunger offensive replaces distinct battle names such as Somme Aisne Lys Marne and Piave. The piece questions merging major World War I offensives into a single generic label.
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New York World
Italy
Somme
Aisne
Lys
Marne
Piave
U-boat Hunt Fails To Find Prize In Alarm Ebb
In the Berlin Papers from the Springfield Journal it notes the U boats may still be at sea but are not finding hunting as productive since the alarm was raised. The report mentions reduced success and continued unease among observers.
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The
Springfield Journal
Getting It Straight La Touche Hancock i Cartoons ine
The item notes paper prices rising with purchases wrapped in newspaper, mentions a breach of promise case about mutton, a murder near a park, navy news, spinach news from New York, fish motto Votes for Women, a real estate scandal, baseball betting, and winners listed for eggs.
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Navy
New York
Austrian Drive Failure Seen On First Day Amid War Criticism
London papers view the Austrian offensive as a fatal misstep on a modern German pattern. Correspondents say no enemy attack has started badly enough, predicting imminent failure. The move is linked to Austria-Hungary’s internal strain, with Germany seen as driving the gamble and Austrians warned they face slaughter for German profit.
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London Daily News
Vimy Ridge
Austria-Hungary
Daily Express
the Times
Daily Mail
Germany
The
Daily News
Hard Life of a War Hero in a Field Hospital
An American correspondent recounts visiting a mustard gas victim west of Montdidier in a field hospital. The wounded soldier, eyes ruined and body burned, speaks of vengeance for fallen comrades and longs to return to battle. The piece urges buying War Savings Stamps to support him and others serving.
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Montdidier
War Savings Stamps drive urged by Secretary McAdoo
Secretary McAdoo urges all Americans to buy War Savings Stamps or pledge to save through the campaign ending June 28 1918. He notes over eight hundred thousand American troops are in France suffering and dying for liberty and requests patriot enlistment in supporting the war effort.
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McAdoo
America
France
Amertca
Army of War Savers
British roots of American founding figures say Alfred Noyes
Alfred Noyes, then a Princeton professor, asks if Bernstorffs or Hindenburgs appear among signers of the Declaration and Constitution. He argues every name on the Constitution was formed in Britain. The well known founders Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison, Franklin, Morris, Hamilton, Rutledge, Livingston are all British, noting a German colony in Philadelphia a century earlier but no German contributor to the Constitution.
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Girard
Phila. Telegraph
Alfred Noyes
Princeton
Bernstorffs Or Hindenburgs
United States
Britain
Washington
Adams
Jefferson
Madison
Franklin
Morris
Hamilton
Rutledge
Livingston
Philadelphia
Russia's Hari-Kiri and the Tsarist Empire's Fall
E J Dillon argues in Yale Review that Russia collapsed from within when nationalities severed the bonds of empire. He warns that Finnish and Ukrainian shifts toward Germany would strip Russia of access to seas and resources, leaving a diminished state now likened to Moscow, a sentimental curiosity to observers.
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E. J. Dillon
Yale Review
Germany
Russia
Tsardom
Ukraine
Black Sea
Mediterranean
Finland
Baltic
Kem
White Sea
Murman
Yekaterina
Russian Lapland
Europe
The Makers of Wealth From Farm Life
The article argues food is real wealth and farmers are the nation’s true producers. It notes World War I risks spurred recognition of farming’s importance, and that despite political rhetoric, action lagged until farmers responded patriotically to wartime needs while accepting greater responsibility and constrained profits.
Song to a Soldier Irene McLeod Yale Review
A poem to a missing beloved, written in a period voice. The speaker notes spring and summer pass while the loved one is away in a soldier’s shadow. Imagery of harvest, fields and nature contrasts with grief and hope for happier lovers and a future.
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Irene McLeod
Yale Review
Labor notes from across North America and Europe
The column surveys union actions and wage demands: International Brotherhood of Bookbinders meet in Kansas City on June 10. two Congress members from Wisconsin and Ohio. Alberta mine workers seek 6 2 3 percent of wages during idle periods. Vancouver and New Westminster plant workers push for higher pay. London Street Committee grants $40,000 yearly bonus to outside staff. Canadian letter carriers press for living wage with little success. Toronto painters and decorators invite returning soldiers at half price. Trades Congress of Canada to convene in Quebec on September 16. six New York technical high schools to be handed to the government to train mechanics. Syracuse local bookbinders campaign including women. Collingwood public school women teachers seek salaries up to $800 annually.
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Toronto
Trades Congress of Canada
Quebec
Lightning hits twice no place in storm search
A playful quip questions if lightning can strike the same spot twice during a thunderstorm, suggesting finding such a site would be unlikely and humorous in tone.
Sheep Raising in Dauphin Cumberland Counties Offers Land Use Plan
Farmers across Dauphin and Cumberland counties back sheep increasing as a solution to underused land amid wartime labor shortages. They note areas over 200 acres with only two thirds cultivated, some woodlots and brush, and rising hay crops now favoring alfalfa and clover. Wool and mutton prices rise, and sheep may fit into the intensive agriculture plan, alongside farm bureaus. The note includes a Food Administration reminder and a humorous critique of local dining habits during a parade prep, plus remarks from Harrisburg officials praising the city’s dress and preparedness.
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Dauphin
Cumberland County
Cumberland
Perry
Notable Officials and Leaders Shaped by Public Roles
Blair county judge Baldridge is prized as a young judge advocate possible colonel in the Army. Pittsburgh collector Llewellyn manages 167000 income taxpayers. John Moore urges morale boosting at home. Superior court’s Kephart answered Sons of Veterans welcome in Scranton. A T Dice leads Reading, with a boyhood start in railroading, from coal regions. Colonel Lt. Steele, long known here, recalled by British recruiting mission for service at home.
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Thomas J. Baldridge
Blair County
C. G. Llewellyn
Pittsburgh
John Moore
Philadelphia Businessmen’s Association
John W. Kephart
Superior Court
Sons of Veteran Convention
Scranton
A. T. Dice
Reading
G. L. Steele
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