Democracy and pacific preparedness in Kingston letter
Professor John Firman Coar argues democracy requires active, peaceful preparedness beyond wartime zeal. He cites Kingston's Patriotic Society created April 9, 1916 to foster intelligent loyalty, nonpartisan civic study, and international understanding, led by local citizens and Harvard’s Hart.
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New York Times Circulation Rates and Addresses
The notice lists publishing offices in New York and other cities, pricing for Daily and Sunday editions, magazine and review sections, and subscription terms. It includes location addresses such as 484 St. West of Broadway and 2 Beekman Street, with rates for Canada and other countries and various binder and index offerings.
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Harding Speech at Chicago Fails to Inspire Party Unity
The piece critiques Temporary Chairman Haptine’s Chicago address as uninspiring and argues it lacks a unifying, compelling call for a stronger Republican nominee. It notes tensions over tariffs, Americanism, and the party’s stance on progressives, Mexico policy, and the Wilson era.
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Doctor Choate Honored by Columbia for Honorary Degree
The article praises Josefa Hopocres ChoaTE, nicknamed Doctor Choate, for receiving Columbia University’s Doctor of Laws honor and winning broad praise as New York’s leading citizen. It notes his long influence, connections to Alexander Hamilton’s College tradition, and enduring esteem in New York and national circles.
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Roosevelt Looms Over Progressives in Chicago Convention
In Chicago the Progressive gathering at the Auditorium and Coliseum is a staged maneuver to pressure Republicans rather than nominate Roosevelt. Leaders seek terms for his return to the party while stressing the need to rally the country to a greater cause beyond party lines.
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Two Bosses and a Flip to Reform in Pennsylvanian Talk
In Chicago, Wattiam Barnes remains firm while Senator Penrose embraces the direct primary, moving from partisanship to reform. Penrose now aligns with Governor Brumbaugh, distancing from old enmities as he seeks a candidate his open mind will support.
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Suffrage Debate Weaves Through Chicago Convention
The article weighs the tangled tactics of woman suffrage in 1916 with Carrie Chapman Catt predicting a national grant within two years. It contrasts Congressional Union aims for a constitutional amendment with the NAWSA insistence on state by state action, while suffragists press for a national plank at Chicago and St Louis.
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National American Woman Suffrage Association
Washington
Chicago
St. Louis
German Chancellor Defends Censorship Before Reichstag
In a tense Reichstag appearance the German Chancellor defended press censorship amid protests over U-boat policy and war conduct. He urged unity while decrying anonymous pamphlets as harming public confidence and warned against political matters watering down wartime resolve.
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Speech Echoes Patriotism and Will Making Across Nations
The article quotes a wartime appeal praising fighters around Verdun and American sailors while noting renewed privations. It shifts to analysis of a German Chancellor speech signaling defensive unity and burden sharing. It then shifts to a discussion on wills, the fate of James Left for Jerome Hut, and the consequences of intestacy and probate, urging timely will making despite discomfort.
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Boston Transcript on Justice Hughes speech to graduates
The Boston Transcript offers a respectful literary critique of Justice Hughes's words to the National Cathedral School graduates. It calls his remarks as strong as the Farewell Address or the Declaration of Independence and notes their potential lasting memorability in American eloquence.
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Topics of the Times and Uruguay Rescue Note
The column defends Justice Hughes remarks and questions motives while praising his tempering clarity. It then highlights Uruguay’s steadfast aid, sending a ship to recover Shackleton’s men from Elephant Island, framing it as a gracious humanitarian act amid global indifference.
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Suffrage Debate Casts Doubt on Federation Claims
Eva B. T. Churchill of Milton argues in a letter to The Times that figures cited by Alice Stone Blackwell misstate membership in the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. Churchill notes Massachusetts data showing 1.5 million and a later claim of 2 million clubwomen, suggesting inflation and a drop in interest as suffrage efforts grow and some clubs withdraw.
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Internationalism and American patriotism clash in a 1916 letter
Edwin D. Wheelock of New York praises Dr. Rainsford's Times letter for clarifying Bouck White's internationalist view while opposing the latter's methods. He argues nations share one blood and rejects enraged divisions, proposing a united red flag of Internationalism above all others.
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Letter to the Editor on Uplift Critique
Louise Johnson of New York voices strong opposition to policies framed as corporate uplift in a 1916 letter. She argues working people face rising costs and legal constraints that erode liberty, urging personal initiative over governmentmandated uplift.
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Louise Johnson
New York
Why Germany Wants Verdun
A New York Times editor notes German sentiment for Verdun echoes a long history of claim and ambition. Baron von Rheinbaben’s Cologne speech is cited with echoes in Echo de Paris, stressing territorial aims after a presumed victory and linking current gains to medieval Holy Roman Empire frontiers. Washington, June 1, 1916.
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Advertising Standards Shake Wall Street Advertising Debate
B C Forbes argues that the New York Stock Exchange should not curb advertising to the point of blocking legitimate, thrift promoting messages. He warns restrictive rules risk driving investors to outside promoters and unsafe channels while hindering the growth of small investors.
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Mohammedan Tribute to Kitchener
ACHMED ABDULLAH of Hempstead Long Island writes that Lord Kitchener’s death will shock Britain’s Muslims of all backgrounds yet his legacy of unity tolerance and equal law helped England unite diverse peoples within the empire. He recalls a 1910 conversation with the Afghan Amir advising citizens to do their duty and not worry about others. June 6, 1916.
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Peace and Perseverance In a War-Torn Year
A defiant poem contrasts grief and hope as messages of peace come from distant battles. It recalls Verdun and war’s toll on families, urging world unity and brotherhood through faith, resilience, and the promise of a new dawn.
Patriotic Societies and Ancestry Through American Colonial History
Henry Snyder Kissam argues that American ancestral patriotic societies honor Americanism rather than German or other loyalties. He notes diverse European settlements shaping early America and asserts true societies serve reverence for American founders, not foreign ties.
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Mono Dimensional Minds in a Letter to the Editor
A New York reader attacks an extreme pacifist view describing Europe as a vulgar brawl. The writer questions proportion and value in public debate and cites a dated quip about Annie to illustrate perceived narrow thinking. May 1, 1814.
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Hand Organs Spark Reader Complaints Across City
Residents complain about loud hand organs causing noise and disruption as windows stay open. The issue troubles readers and writers seeking quiet, with some enduring an hour or more of annoyance. The note is dated New York June 1, 1944.
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