Capitol plans and Republican outlook in Harrisburg era
A Harrisburg voice outlines the Capitol plan to widen Walnut Third and North streets and harmonize the surroundings with the State House. The piece notes board unity, pending city planning review, welfare legislation, roads, forestry and health efforts, plus a quiet campaign amid GOP strength. It also covers crime worries and a Roosevelt political analysis.
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Capitol
Capitol Park
The
Commonwealth
Sisterhood of States
Walnut
State House
Board of Public Grounds and Buildings
City Planning Commission
Capitol Hill
General Assembly
Pennsylvania
City paving drives ahead as summer work looms
Harrisburg officials report asphalt resurfacing on 17 000 yards with municipal plant aid and plans for gradual street upgrades. Stormy weather delays minimal, but concerns grow over utility cuts and Donato statue site, while riverfront improvements and park planting proceed. Governor Brumbaugh urged to keep politics secondary to public projects with support from state finance leaders on Capitol Park development.
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Lynch
Harrisburg
United States
Cameron
Seventh
Gross
River Park
Donato
Mears
Bowman
Political figure praised for campaign leadership
The passage notes a student of public affairs who is a national observer and well known across the country. His choice is described as gratifying and inspiring confidence in the campaign among ranks, suggesting he may avoid making enemies and help in the forthcoming effort.
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William R. Willcox
New York
Republican National Committee
Willcox
New York State Public Service Commission
Telegraph Periscope satire notes on economy and war
A collection of wry remarks questions and jabs on waiting debt mortgages tariffs and wartime policy. The quips reference Bryan million men not equaling soldiers and propose a harsh retort to German U boat threats with a provocative wartime analogy.
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Bryan
The Pennsylvania Battleship Promise and Rival Dreadnoughts
The article reviews the Pennsylvania’s commissioning and armor, detailing its 31,400 ton displacement, 12 fourteen-inch main guns, and 21 knot speed. It compares with the Japanese Fuso and British Queen Elizabeth class, weighing armor, firepower, and range to assess relative naval strength.
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Pennsylvania
New York Sun
Norfolk
United States Navy
Warspite
Congress
Ship purchase proposals to build a merchant marine
The piece argues for a $50 million ship purchase plan to foster an American merchant fleet, citing past government buys during the Spanish American War and showing high costs, wages, and equipment needs that deter American shipping compared with European rivals. It advocates a protective tariff on US bottoms as the remedy.
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Leslie
United States
Alexander
Cheyenne
Hector
Hornet
Niagara
Restless
Shearwater
Yankee
Yosemite
Roosevelt Endorsement Shifts Pennsylvania Political Tide
Across Pennsylvania the Roosevelt endorsement fuels Republican and Progressive support while shrinking the old Progressive base. Leaders fear a full-state meeting, expect Republican ticket gains, and mark the third party as dead in Dauphin County as Kreider and Beidleman project reelection. The Democratic effort lags with federal office holders eager for showings but little local hope.
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Pennsylvania
Hughes
Roosevelt
State Committee
Democratic Committee
Oyster Bay
Hiram Johnson
Dauphin County
Pittsburgh
Aaron S.S. Kreider
E. E. Beidleman
Mexico 70 Years Ago Key Battles and Leaders Highlighted
The article recounts Mexican War events linked to 70 years ago, noting General Winfield Scott’s 1846 47 campaign toward Vera Cruz and Cerro Gordo. It details the siege of Vera Cruz, capitulation on March 26, and the march toward Mexico, with emphasis on the scale of loss, prisoners, and artillery captured.
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Gross
Taylor
Palo Alto
Resaca de la Palma
Monterey
Buena Vista
Winfield Scott
Chippewa
Lundy’s Lane
Vera Cruz
San Juan de Ulloa
Scott
Cerro Gordo
Scots
City of Mexico
Volunteers Urged to Drill for Quick Mobilization
A letter to the Telegraph urges single men aged 21 to 40 to meet several evenings a week for drilling and instruction so they can respond immediately when a call for volunteers comes. Veterans would lead and instruct, with talks on preparedness and a large hall sought for the gathering.
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Telegraph
Sam
Prices in Broad Street stirred by insult and kin
The Chester Times notes a brigadier general W G Price and his son J P E Price clashed after a soldier insulted the general at Broad Street station. It also covers a seven year reunion in Broad Mountain, a dog poisoning spree in Greenwood, a Johnstown Ad Press Club invite to the 1917 convention, and local praise of Bradford including vacuum cleaners and other goods. Five generations of Smiths from Catasauqua are highlighted for military service dating back to the Revolution.
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J. P. E. Price
Broad Street
Price Junior
Pottsville
Price
Broad Mountain
Prices
John Tinko
Johnstown
Ad Press Club
the Tribune
John
Bradford
Evening Star
Times
Navy needs drive clash with House, Senate may add ships
The St Louis Globe-Democrat argues the President’s stance on naval needs is correct and notes the Senate often recognizes navy requirements. It suggests the Senate may approve seven capital ships and, with the President’s help, pressure the House to fulfill its duty.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
House Committee On Naval Affairs
House
Senate
Fire Marshal urges safe Fourth to curb fire risk
The bulletin warns on fireworks dangers and urges patriotism over fear. It cites Portland Maine and Pittsburgh losses, notes balloon bans from 1916 law, and highlights Captain James B. Kempers war and Guard roles. It also recalls Harrisburg pitcher Jack McKallips playful alphabet nickname and school letters.
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Department of the State Fire Marshal
Portland
Maine
Pittsburgh
United States
John
Jack
McKallip
Bucknell
Chambersburg Academy
Local Patriotism Laments Flags and Civic Knowledge
A New York Evening Post reflection notes widespread ignorance of state and city flags among adults and students across multiple cities. The piece contrasts memory of civic symbols with pride in past achievements and criticizes focus on tradition over current civic awareness.
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New York Evening Post
Charlotte
North Carolina
Philadelphia
New York
Indiana
Indianapolis
Boston
Julius Caeser
Digitary
Podunk
Down to Hard Pan
Kansas City residents, fresh from Billy Sunday events, shift from vacation to saving for Christmas as they return to routine duties and the city settles back into its pace after holiday fervor.
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The
Providence Journal
Kansas City
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