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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1917
Page
26
A partial OCR fragment from the New York Tribune shows editorial and advertisement lines, with garbled text and scattered phrases. It references advertising tone and editorial stance, mentioning social and political themes amid unreadable sections.
The nation accepts a new conscription method as a quiet, democratic norm. The piece contrasts mass volunteer fervor with the orderly draft, noting unity surpassing earlier wars. It cites past sectional resistance in the Civil War era and the 1812 and Mexican conflicts, arguing national resolve now favors universal service.
The text extols the draft as a necessary instrument to mobilize national strength for peace and democracy. It notes public fear and claims the draft is a phenomenal success, aligning with the hour’s needs and temper and showing broad unreserved support to project power forward.
A local figure, John Purroy Mitchel, widely praised by President Butler for public service, faces conscription as his city needs him. The article notes his willingness to serve and the public obligation shifting to him if he remains in or goes to the national draft, highlighting the tension between local leadership and national military service.
In Our Alley OMuend a playful plan explores sexuality and Freudian hints as Greenwich Village residents discuss Macdougal Alley’s mood. The piece praises a Red Cross drive, parodies pop culture, and envisions costumes that brighten Broadway and Village life with bold color and offbeat humor.
The late John Nevil Maskelyne, famed conjurer, exposed spiritists while dabbling in magic. He recalled apprenticing at a clockmaker shop, repairing a odd mechanism for 13s 9d. He boasted of sitting with noted mediums yet never being deceived, and he offered prizes to test genuine trickery.
The text questions whether Davenport phenomena can be produced by natural means or sorcery. It notes archdeacon’s cautious stance on spirits and the reliability of mediumship. Sir William Mrinkes is cited as defending credulity and challenging the possibility of genuine Davenport feats.
A column defends optimism amid U boat danger, arguing Britain can delay surrender while addressing food and shipping strains. It questions Curtis and Ridder’s stance, notes merchant fleet vulnerabilities, and stresses the ongoing risk to supplies and welfare.
Cuba maintains a bumper sugar crop despite plantation unrest stirred by a few disgruntled politicians. Government estimates place cigar output at two million weight and a half thousand tons, second only to last year’s peak. Officials urge refiners to expect steady supply to meet market demand and keep Cuba’s exports strong amid wartime strain.
Fragmented OCR reports a naval battle context with Monitors and submarines. It notes Monitors resuming duties after engagement and mentions battleships and submarines drawing attention to strategic ports. The text reflects wartime action and ship roles with limited clear details.
Edgar Dawson of Hunter College critiques a Chamber of Commerce report on New York City schooling. He questions public investment versus private payment, noting many patrons pay 200 dollars or more for their children’s tuition while city schools cost far less. Dawson urges intelligent selection of details to discuss the chamber’s report.
A Columbia columnist defends the right of a university to deny a degree to a student found morally deficient amid controversy over wartime draft literature statements by President Nickolas Murray Batter. The piece warns against political persecution and urges Columbia University to resist.
A damaged reader note from New York dated June 4 7 7 urges attention to a Liberty theme and a push for coordinated button wearing. The writer complains neglect of a small point and appeals for collective action to influence discussion and decision.
Fragmentary OCR text appears to reference Liberty Lads and Ralston linked to The Trot Wire Coald with mention of Apteey City and a date Junw 5 1 cannot confirm exact names or events due to garbled input. The readable portions suggest a local sports or community note with potential names and places but lack clear action or outcome.
The article reports on Naval Reserve enrollment struggles, lack of boats and guns, and stalled gunnery training across districts. It discusses budget debates, proposed leadership shifts for the Navy, and calls for a capable businesslike Secretary to accelerate supplies, staffing, and war readiness amid wartime tensions.
The article discusses minimizing submarine risk around fleets and the idea that most ships in the interior flotilla could be destroyed without triggering famine for Eneland. It notes limited danger from torpedoes compared to gunfire, cites opinions from officials and analysts, and reviews the vulnerability of several liner classes and cargo vessels amid ongoing warfare with discussion of tonnage destroyed and ship speed impacting loss rates.
A letter to The Primune editor argues for deporting agitators including I W W members to avert coming bio disorders and anarchy. It urges immediate congressional action, cites Russia’s chaos as warning, and opposes capital punishment or imprisonment as remedies. Strong language condemns agitators and favors relocation to distant islands or poles.
A 1941 United States letter from New York urges quiet support for engineers and war-related work. It condemns self promoting figures calling themselves revolutionaries and pleads for no publicity or private propaganda. The writer notes voluntary donations and warns against distracting sensationalism while supporting the nation’s defense.
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