Olmsted Voices View on Riverside Park Rail Deck Plan
Frederick Law Olmsted argues that a decked over railroad from Seventy second to Eighty second Street would harm river views and park values more than an open cut or lighter screening. He cites Goodrich and conventional jury of opinions, favors Port and Terminal Committee location, and calls for high artistic oversight by top landscape architects to avoid a deficient result.
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New York
New York Times
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West Side Association
Smith
Port and Terminal Committee
Fighty-second Street
Seventy-second Street
Manhattan
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Mr. Craig
Eighty Second Street
West End Association
C. D. Lay
Charles F. McKim
D. H. Burnham
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Pennsylvania Avenue
Congress
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Washington Monument
United States
McMillan
Cassatt
Pennsylvania
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Paris
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Letter on Bouck White flag burning and nationalism
W S Rainsford defends Bouck White's flag burning as a protest against nationalism's ultimate authority. He argues White seeks moral truth and urges understanding over criminal branding, noting nationalism is a flawed but enduring force and that Censoring morals can mislabel actions as criminal.
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New York
New York Times
Bouck White
District Attorney's Office
Church of Christ
Jesus
Church of Jesus
Washington
W. S. Rainsford
Daily and Sun Depicts Newspaper Address Fragments
A jumble of newspaper office addresses and pricing lines appears, listing locations such as Broad Street Biggs Building Tribune Building and Market Street. The fragment mentions Jersey City Newark and five cents Sunday editions with a price of 6.75.
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Biggs
Tribune
te-Democrat
Ford
Market Bireet Ul House
Strand. W
Louis le Grand Rk
Jersey City
Newark
Sunda
Republican Split Recalls Parker Choice in 1904
The Republican leaders at Chicago fear appointing Justice Hecules may alienate Roosevelts and Progressives. The split party may pivot to Hughes, the Supreme Court figure, while Progressives demand clear views on Americanism and preparedness before nominating. The piece weighs risks of a Hughes nomination and the odds against Wilson in 1916.
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Chicago
Justice Hecules
Roosenaut
Judge Parker
Hughes
Supreme Bench
Mn HouoHeEs
Hircuss
Roosevet
Hrones
Wilson
Huones
Willcox
Hoones
The Eyes of a Navy Air Service in Modern War
A 1916- era editorial argues air power is essential to national defense. It cites Skagerrak lessons and calls for clear naval aviation authority, bigger funding, and separate air forces, noting new coast guard plans and federal aid for National Guard aviators.
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Skagerrak
Senate
Naval Committee
Naval Air Service
House
Navy
Army
Army and Navy Register of Washington
Naval Flying Corps
Flying Corps
War Departments
National Guard
Prary
Atlantic
Pacific
Republicans nominate Justice Hughes in a bold bid
The piece argues that the Hughes nomination signals a serious GOP attempt to win, not mere ritual. It questions whether Republicans see a real path to triumph or rely on tradition in the race.
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Justice Hughes
The Reply of the Railways and Trainmen Demands
The railways respond to trainmen demands by maintaining the same principle as in 1914. Workers seek pay for eight hours or 100 miles, whichever yields higher wages, while rails argue for fixed time or mileage to avoid overpayment.
Railways and Unions Clash Over Eight Hour Rule
The piece argues for flexible pay structures across railways, criticizing a universal eight hour standard as economic injustice. It contends the public must understand the issue, as unions and commissions have power beyond the railways, and stresses railways' duty to balance fair wages with service and public interest.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Mr Schiff Criticisms Aimed At Jewish Leader
A convention at the Hebrew Technical School for Girls sees Jacob H Scuirr defend Schiff while reviewers question his stance on Zionism and Jewish politics. The meeting adopts a confident resolution praising Schiff as co religionists express enduring esteem and gratitude for his service and guidance.
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Jacob H. Scuirr
Hebrew Technical School For Girls
Congress Movement
Schiff
Scuier
Loyalty and German Americans at Sunday loyalty event
The piece criticizes a large loyalty demonstration by German origin citizens arguing that unity should not rely on patriotism alone. It accuses leaders of fostering racial distinction and professional German-Americanism that offends many Americans of German origin who favor Americanism over Germany.
American German Americans Showcase Patriotism at Liberty Day
The piece describes 1,600 German American women forming a large flag in a show of patriotism during American Liberty Day. It notes mixed reactions among German Americans, with leaders urging unity and denouncing racial division, and critiques archdeacon rhetoric and reformer culture with a satirical tone.
An Alaskan Baccalaureate Sermon Sparks Debate
The column recalls Archdeacon Stuck of Alaska delivering a baccalaureate sermon at Columbia that excoriates sociologists and statisticians as dehumanizing. It defends reform yet mocks overreliance on curves and data while noting the public clash over progressive ideas and spelling reform.
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Archdeacon Stuck
Alaska
Columbia
Savage
Belabor
Why Not Be Clever And Good? Reflections On Respectability
This column debates whether goodness and cleverness can co exist with respectability, citing Rev. Dr. Charles Alexander Richmond and shifts to reflections on social convention, education, and gender. It contrasts British naval deaths among aristocrats with American views on rank and merit.
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Vassar
Charles Alexander Richmond
Union College
Ricnsonp
Conditions Among Garment Workers in New York
A letter from Alyse Gregory dated June 1916 describes locked out garment workers living in dire poverty. She cites mothers near confinement with no food, landlords threatening eviction, children with no clothing, and families surviving on bread. She urges public aid to stop the sweatshop conditions and support the workers.
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The
New York Times
Wnall
Alyse Gregory
New York
Utopians Fought For Defending Country and Allies
Charles A. Downer of New York apologizes to Sir Thomas More’s shade after reading M Jusserand’s citation in a 1910 chapter “From War to Peace.” He argues Utopians fought to defend their country and to drive invaders from friends’ lands. He urges bravery to defend homeland and allies.
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New York Times
Utopia
Thomas More
M. Jusserand
Charles A. Downer
New York
English the sole language for American theatres notes
A letter from Co. H. N. in New York May 5 1918 argues that English should remain the language for moving pictures and public notices in the United States. It says English was the language of the nation’s founding documents laws and immigration welcome, and that foreign language subtitles should not be used in theatres while acknowledging language learning value for foreigners.
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New York Times
Co. H. N
New York
Preparedness purse empty and real backers questioned
Robert Grimshaw, former National Security League Speakers Bureau chair, protests that the preparedness movement is not funded by capitalists. He notes pacifist money from figures like Carnegie and Ford and says the National Security League has exhausted its resources, abandoning its Speakers’ Bureau due to cost and volunteer limits.
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New York Times
Carnegie
Ford
Amos Pinchot
National Security League
Robert Grimshaw
New York
Believe in Democracy and Courage for a Nation
A pledge of faith in protecting democracy and freedom. The speaker honors Washington, Lincoln, and the "boys in blue," urging loyalty to country and the just use of power through faith and nationhood. A solemn oath by Elias Liebaqbman.
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Washington
Lincoln
Ireland's Soul Needs Aid From Ladies in Dublin
A letter from Lady Aberdeen to John Crimming describes the Women’s National Health Association efforts in Dublin during wartime. Nurses, club workers, and volunteers supplied first aid, food, and refuge. Red Cross women ran a 250 bed hospital and laundry. families face food and work shortages. calls for funds to support sanitarium, infant welfare, milk, and play grounds while planning vegetable gardens and new employment for women.
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New York
American Auxiliary
Women’s National Health Association
Dublin
Dublin City Redroes
Health Association
Red Cross Hospital
France
Caatre Gardens
Anita McCarthy
Ireland
Samaritan Committee
At. Vincent de Paul Society
Moran
America
Irela
Lord Aberdeen
Ibhbel Aberveebn
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