Joffre Says America Must Help On Battlefield Soon
Reprint summary notes Marshal Joffre’s remarks calling for American troops to join the fight in France, stressing the urgency for U.S. forces to be sent within months. He envisions allied victories accelerating the war’s end and strengthening Franco-American ties. The piece also critiques volunteer recruitment and urges quicker mobilization.
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United States
N. Herald
Miners Union Wage Rise Ratified in Pennsylvania District
Pennsylvania District No 2 United Mine Workers officials expect ratification of a new wage agreement reached in Philadelphia. The pact raises miners’ pay by 20 to 60 percent depending on job, with dues collected by companies at no cost. It takes effect April 16 and runs to March 31, 1918 if ratified.
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Pennsylvania
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Philadelphia
Miners’ Union
Operators’ Association
du Bois
Draft Bill Passes Senate Amid War Espionage Debate
Senate leaders moved the espionage bill forward as debate rose over conscription and religious exemptions. La Follette urged a national referendum on conscription but the amendment failed 68 to 4 with Gove Gronna La Follette and Vardaman voting for it. Gronna’s liquor from agriculture amendment failed without a recorded vote. McCumbers’ religious exemption strike was rejected 54 to 17. The espionage bill became unfinished business with plans to pass this week and potential export embargo authority under a neutral country route drawing strong opposition.
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Gronna
Vardaman
McCumbers
Germany
Austria
House
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California
Censor Ship Placed in Five Member Committee
A plan proposes vesting censor ship powers in a five member committee. The group includes four experienced newspaper men and one representative from the State War and Navy Department, aiming to oversee sensitive material. The proposal outlines responsibilities and oversight to balance press freedom with national security.
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State, War and Navy Department
Co operative Eskimo Store Doing Well
Washington May 2 A 60 percent cash dividend has been declared by the co operative store of Audaburg Southeastern Alaska and the store has funds left to provide itself with larger quarters This announcement was made by the Department of the Interior today The Hydaberg store was founded only a year ago and is operated solely by Eskimos The Interior campaign of education in Alaska aims to convert the Alaskan Indian to American business methods Eskimos villages have started co operative stores where natives exchange wares buy necessaries at reasonable prices and dispose of furs and ivories with profit The department also arranges fur and product shipments to Seattle for sale at auction boosting native income
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Alaska
Department of the Interior
Hydaberg
Interior Department
Bureau of Education
Seattle
Shriners To Have Circus In Pittsburgh Mosque
Over 1000 members of Syrian Temple Pittsburgh have been preparing for the Shriners Circus at the Mosque on Bigelow Boulevard the week of May. The event promises thrilling acts, many clowns in costume, a real menagerie, sawdust rings, and flying acts nearly ready.
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Pittsburgh
Shriners
Bigelow Boulevard
Shriners Bring Largest Ever Entertainer Assembly to Pittsburgh
Thousands of Shriners will attend the opening of the big Syria Mosque circus with a 4000 seat capacity. Tickets will not exceed capacity and must be secured in advance. Tickets available from Syria Temple Circus Committee and multiple Pittsburgh representatives including James A. MacDonald, Morice Cromer, and Louis Muck, plus Indiana reps Henry Hall and James S. Marshall.
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Syria Temple Circus Committee
James A. MacDonald
Harry E. Mclain
Morice W. Cromer
George BE
Myers
Harry I. Gilg
Louis Muck
Liberty Avenue
Albert Schmidt
Dan Smithfield Street
Jacob C. Volkwein
Smithfield Street
T. C. Alison
Federal Street
Opposing Votes for Women Aims to Stand Firm
An exclusive by Mrs. John Balch of Boston argues against women suffrage. She traces opposition growth from 1896 to 1912, noting low voter participation and the rise of organized anti suffrage campaigns in Washington, California, Oregon, Arizona, and Kansas, with a call for persistent education and activism.
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International News Service
John Balch
Boston
Women's Anti-Suffrage Association
Wassas Shesetts
Katharine T. Balen
Massachusets
Washington
California
Oregon
Arizona
Kansas
Dr Barnes shows new treatments for chronic disease
Delays are dangerous when illness is present and air passage diseases like bronchitis asthma and chronic coughs loom. Dr Barnes claims new methods with no painful surgery and no harmful sprays have relieved catarrh deafness asthma and stomach issues, accepting only cases that can be helped and offering a decisive verdict for incurable cases. Women’s suffrage is debated amid legislative lobbying and public sentiment shifts.
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Barnes
Anes
Legislative
Montana
Nevada
Anti suffragists claim constructive approach in public debate
A dated piece argues that over 40 million oppose woman suffrage, asserting suffrage falters without voter access to facts. It says anti suffragists are not just opponents but a constructive movement, contrasting with suffragists who depend on persuading voters and politics. The comparison cites the Civil War North’s motive as preserving freedom.
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Systen
Roosevelt
Ind
Wight
North
Army College Paper Warns Army in Editorial
New York May 12 an editorial in Spectator the Columbia students daily warns army men on how to wear uniforms advising strict adherence to military bearing saluting officers keeping chin up and avoiding civilian mannerisms urging buttoned pockets tucked strings and hats worn forward over the forehead as part of a proper soldierly appearance.
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New York
Spectator
Columbia Studenta
Columbia
Chamhee-Tain's Liniment Promises Rheumatism Relief
Rheumatism sufferers are urged to try Chamhee-Tain's Liniment for chronic or muscular pain. The ad claims noticeable relief and states the product is worth its cost. Obtainable.
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Chamhee- Tain
Ownership statement for Indiana Evening Gazette issued in Indiana
Statement of Ownership for Indiana Printing and Publishing Company publishers of the Indiana Evening Gazette Indiana Pa. Owner and principal stockholder R N Ray Indiana Pa Manager and Editor R H Ray Indiana Pa Person holding more than 1 percent of indebtedness Farmers Bank of Indiana Pa Subscribe for The Evening Gazette
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Indiana Printing & Publishing Company
Indiana Evening Gazette
Indiana
Post Office Department
R. N. Ray
R. H. Ray
Farmers Bank of Indiana
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