Laws and women’s rights spark Pennsylvania bar talk
A Philadelphia Inquirer report outlines a push for a authoritative rereading of law through a national institute funded by the Carnegie Foundation. Critics in Pennsylvania warn that new laws overwhelm, with speakers noting women’s equality demands and taxes, urging a temporary simplification of lawmaking amid rapid statutory changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelpha Inquirer
Carneste Foundation
Pennsylvania Bar Associadion
Corrs _benea
Thas Solis Ted Sre T
Pennsylvania
Do Not Take a Chance on Pennsylvania Highways
Secretary Wright warns Pennsylvanians to drive with extreme caution during a busy travel period. With an influx of trans Pennsylvania traffic and warm weather bringing tire blowouts, drivers, including many novices, must avoid careless actions and risky parking. Errors in judgment cost lives amid road congestion and unfamiliar routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Pennsylvania
Department of Highways
Flood of Laws Highlighted by Pennsylvania Association
In Bedford delegates discuss a flood of statutes and judicial decisions that threaten to drown legal process. McAirr notes 173,006 pages printed in the United States in 1917 versus 7,000 in Britain, underscoring the rush of legal material and the burden on courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania A Tay Association
Bedford
Sereas Mhory & Ins Dod Judicial de
Asia
McAirr
United States
Great Britain
Ryton Cowgins
Asmephua le, Institute
President's Riposte to Strain Through Zion Rest Period
The president's speeches have been instructive, yet this Zion National Park stop offers a welcome break from a strenuous schedule. Alaska visit remains ahead, with less crowd contact and more quiet time onboard the voyage home, as Harding balances duty with rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion National Park
Alaska
Mr. Harding
Anniversaries for 1834 to 1877 Reflect Early US, Events
The record highlights Mahlon Dickerson's 1834 appointment as Secretary of War, Jesse Bledsoe's death near Nacogdoches in 1867, the 1885 New Orleans yellow fever epidemic, the 1866 Great Eastern cable voyage, the 1873 Shields Opera House opening in San Francisco, and London's 1877 printing anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahlon Dickerson
New Jersey
Jackson
Jesse Bledsoe
Kentucky
Nacogdoches
Texas
Virginia
New Orleans
Great Eastern
Medway
Shields’ Opera House
San Fransico
England
London
Two Travelers Meet In Time's City And Share Advice
An old man and a youth discuss life in a city, urging youth to work honestly for mankind. The outdated verse warns that prospering comes from service, courage, and steadfast honor, while cautioning against heedless critics and frivolous behavior. Sun times and miscellaneous notes follow, highlighting public affairs and light social commentary.
Headlights Said to Endanger Pedestrians and Drivers
Safety column notes motorists and swimmers misjudge distance and speed on water and road. Pointed concern that headlights lighting too far ahead could blind drivers and cause crashes, urging safer use.
Abs Martin Says We Ate A Fragmented Quote
A garbled OCR style note cites Abs Martin and mentions a governor signer and a federal investigation. It references polliciana and a nationwide search with unclear context and wording. Names and events are partially legible, suggesting a political or legal briefing fragment from a historical newspaper page.
Fourth of July fears and feuds in a ragged spoof
A frayed prosaic monologue riffs on the upcoming Fourth, urging safety and calm while lampooning sensationalism, racing culture and politics. It mocks booster zeal, warnings about danger, and public fatigue with loud celebrations amid chaotic humor.
Prohibition era quips and legal oddities cross borders
A potpourri of humorous quips and court anecdotes appears as a Des Moines judge lets three first offenders sentence themselves on the water wagon while a New York child refuses to hand over a purse and a Scottish court awards damages to Hetty King after a newspaper interview rumor spreads about U.S. prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Edinburgh
Scotland
Hetty King
Sas
Glasgow
Mains
United States
Also Mentioned on This Page
Orn
A Warperntran News
Treadwell
Lucy T. Parnells
Fred
Hentz
George W. Conway
Tresstee
Anda Man Keller
Aily Hatter
Tublinne
Cornar Bycanture
Efitorial Rouraw
Hell
Chilzens
Enpy
Mail
Boc
New Castle
Sian Advertising
Lindenstein
Ihe
Madison Ave
New Yors City
Audit Bureau of Giroulavon
Pupilghs Pess Eociation
Trip
BY Fontaine Fox
Fontaine Fox
Cooner & Butler
Tye
Lfe
Atrong
Edgar A. Guoal
Pittsburgh
Cascade Park
Lia
Florea
Costa
Ulm
New York
Klling
Capital Hill
Harrisburg
Pinchot
Lasara
Mark
Sass Lust
James
LA x
New Mcaxtle
I County
David E. Hussle
A. Will Neff
New
Hean Peden Alis
Abs Martin
Smith
Safety Sam
Wille
Willie
Wonaney
Ohio
Prince of Wales
France
Germany
Amilton
the House OF Good Clothes
Cooper- Butler
Waswington ST
New Castle, PA
Cf Jely
Life Guard
Asers
the Winter CO
Edward Allen
Wallace Avenua
Clare P
Quette
Dublin
Free Suite
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!