Elmira G A R Urges Wilson to Curb Hearst Rival Papers
Elmira’s Civil War veterans of Mount Vernon Post No 629 G A R adopted a resolution urging President Wilson to take steps to remove Hearst papers The two resolutions also petition Elmira Common Council to act against Hearst publications The plan aims to inform the public while preserving buy options and emphasizes patriotism amid wartime pressures.
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Hearst
James N. McAllister
A. F. Packard
Wilson
Common Council
McAllister
A. S
Red. C. A. R
New York American
Wii Evening Journal
William Randolph Hearst
America
United States
Elmira
City of
Marlowe
City of Elmira
al Sigornis
Hearst Barred By Providence Military Body
Providence military unit votes unanimously to ban reading and sale of Hearst publications citing pro German propaganda tendencies. Resolution read at armory meeting praises Colonel Merton A. Cheesman for investigation and reaffirms loyalty to the United States amid wartime concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearst
Providence
United Train of Artillery
Armory
Merton A. Cheesman
Charles W. Smith
Smith
Foster E. Merrill
R. E. Burke
Cheesmian
Cheesman
United States
Council of National Defence
Bristol
Samuel P. Colt
United States Rubber Company
L. B. Colt
United States Senate
United Tram of Artillery
Charles Warren Lip
Alsa
Lawyers challenge disloyal newspaper use in Elmira
Richard Marlowe and Attorney Gay ard Riggs seek to prohibit newspapers in Elmira they deem disloyal. Their campaign, sparked by a New York paper attacking Hearst titles, is said to be rejected by sober readers. The Elmira Herald, a local paper, has carried Hearst ads amid the Mount Vernon decision context.
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Aeeks
Hearst
New York Supreme Court
Mount Vernon
New York American
Evening Journal
Richard Marlowe
Elmira
Common Council
Supreme Court
American
America
Iter Dresves
Lamb
International News
W Hearat
Gayard Riggs
New York
Girgerich
Marlowe
Sons of Revolution Move to Bar Hearst Papers in New Jersey
The Passaic Valley Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution voted to authorize trustees to use lawful means to block Hearst newspapers in New Jersey. The measure denounces Hearst editorials as unpatriotic and aligns Hearst papers with German-language publications, aiming to rally statewide and nationwide anti Hearst action.
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Sons of Revolution
Hearst Publications
N. J
Passaic , Valley
Sons of the American Revolution
Hearst
Henry Donald Holmes
Passaic
New Jersey
Holmes
Buford Franklin
Franklin
New York Tribune
Passaic Valley
Sons of the Revolution
New York American
York Evening Journal
Pusanie Valley
New Jersey Society
America
Bute Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
Aid
War Time Protest Over Hearst Papers and Victory Prayer
A wartime critique denounces Hearst papers for insulting the President and nation. It cites The New York American for deleting the "prayer for victory" from the President's Memorial Day proclamation and calls for stronger support of the government to help win the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearst
New York American
United States
Bathers chase trousers looter in Brooklyn public baths
A mob of about 100 men at Pi kin Avenue and Watkins Street in Brooklyn chased two burglars from a public bath. Morris Rudin and Edward Waldhorn were detained after pockets were rifled. Rudin confessed losses of 7 dollars while Waldhorn carried several rolls totaling large sums. Patrolman detained them at Brownsville station. Waldhorn faced grand larceny charges.
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Pikin Avenue
Watkins Street
Broolyn
Joseph Colura
Liberty Avenue
Morris
Morris Rudin
Livonia Avenue
Rudin
Edward Waldhorn
Lexington Avenue
Manhattan
Sun
Pitkins Avenue
Martin
Hill
Two Drowned in Hudson Near Eighty-fifth Street
William Curtin eighteen and his brother John sixteen, sole supporters of their widowed mother Mrs. Mary Curtin of 210 West Sixty seventh Street, drowned in the Hudson near Eighty-fifth Street yesterday. Police believe cramps seized the younger, and the elder tried to save him. Policeman Caulfield found clothes on the river bank and the younger body was recovered by launches from warships in the river.
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William Curtin
John
Mary Curtin
West
Hudson
Eighty-fifth Street
Caulfield
Secretaries Visit Yankee Aircraft Plant in Elizabeth
Secretary of War visits Standard Aircraft Corporation in Elizabeth with 5,000 workers, sees engineering labs and secret areas, emphasizes mobilization and the role of factory workers in national defense. He recalls front experiences in France and vows strong support for aircraft production and future orders.
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Standard Corporation
Baker
the Tribune
Elizabeth
N. J
Mingle
Standard Aircraft Corporation
Deak
Mr. Mingle
Corporation
New York
Washington
Army
Navy
Signal Corp
Representa
France
Brooklyn Assassin Testifies in Terranova Case at 1916 Trial
John Esposito alias Johnny Lefty, a Brooklyn gang member, admits part in six murders for $15 a week and says he killed four others on orders from saloon keeper Lauritano. He testified against Ciro Terranova in a July 1916 murder case at 54 James Street, and after cross examination the judge discharged the indictment for lack of corroboration from accomplices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grain
John Esposito
Johnny Lefty
Navy Street Gang
Brooklyn
Ciro Terranova
Joseph di Marco
Charles Lombardi
James Street
Terranova
di Marco
Martin W. Littleton
Casar Barra
Esposito
Leopold Lauritano
Navy Street
Andrea Ricci
Rigel
Ralph Daniello
Ralph the Barber
Esponito
Littleton
George N. Brothers
Flour Dealer Fined 3000 for Food Regulation Violations
W T Harding a flour dealer on the Produce Exchange was fined 3000 by the Federal Food Board for four violations including selling flour without substitutes and to unlicensed firms. The penalty suspends for 30 days with payment to the American Red Cross while the board notes carelessness rather than deliberate intent. Max Schirmer a White Plains baker was ruled guilty of insufficient substitutes in coffee cake. Local clubs pledged to use no wheat until the next harvest and donated remaining wheat to the Illeral Food Board for overseas shipment.
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W. T. Harding
Produce Exchange
Federal Food Board
American Red Cross
Harding
Food Board
Reseles
Alan Fox
Board
Bureau of Licenses
Max Schirmer
White Plains
The
Food Administration
New York
Long l Island
Illeral Food Board
Service Board Puts 6 Cent Fare Issue Up to City
An opinion by Public Service Commission Chairman Oscar S Straus says surface railway firms cannot seek relief from the commission for a six cent transfer fare. He urges companies to pursue city or state franchise changes, noting Rochester precedents. The Brotherhood charter warns wage boosts depend on wartime concessions.
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Service Board
Oscar S. Straus
Public Service Commission
Straus
Rochester
Court of Appeals
Huey
Promise Vote Soon on Suffrage Amendment
Senate leaders pledged a vote on the woman suffrage constitutional amendment during the current session. Republican Leader Gallinger urged quick action and Senator Saftroth of Colorado said it would reach a vote before adjournment, noting suffragists lack two or three votes to assure passage.
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Senate
Washington
Congress
Gallinger
Saafroth
Colorado
Sit
Hafroth
Fare Increase On Hudson Tubes Provokes Jersey Protest
Thousands of Jersey commuters protested the Hudson and Manhattan fare hike after the announcement by W Fisk. Jersey City officials and business groups filed telegrams to Washington while Mayor Hague demanded relief. A mass meeting is planned as riders threaten to switch to ferry service. The new tariff raises ten cent trips NYC to Jersey City Hoboken, five cent Sixth Avenue local fares, and halves round trips. some tickets remain valid until June 10. The company expects at least 3 million dollars extra annual income.
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Jersey
Hudson & Manhattan
W. ©. Fisk
Jersey City Chamber of Commerce
McAdoo
A. H. Smith
William Slocum
Public Utilities Commission of
New Jersey
Washington
Frank Hague
Jersey City
Fisk
Railroad Administration
New Yorkity
Hoboken
Sixth Avenue
New York
Newark
Schenectady Carmen Ignore War Board's Compromise Plea
Schenectady street railway workers refused War Labor Board mediation, warning that strike harms the war effort. Board urged return to work and submission of grievances for a retroactive award. local union demands nine cents hourly wage increase before resuming duties. W. D. Mahon urged compliance. strike disrupts local war industries.
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Washinchun
Schenectady
N. Y
War Labor Board
Patriotic Labor Movement
W. D. Mahon
Ward
United States
What Is Going On Today In New York Museums Events
Today features a free initiative at the American Museum of Natural History and exhibitions across major New York venues. The event list includes the American Museum of Natural History, the Zoological Park, the War Memorial, and the Aquariums Exhibition, with cultural programs at Madison Square Garden, Grand Central Palace, and the American Museum chain. Attendees are reminded of schedules at local university and art clubs and a ethics culture meeting at a New York venue.
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AED
York
Way Cori
Wark Museu
Aimerica
Madison Square Garden
Grand Central Palace
Arstueca
Blewett
Hagter
Maral Maisie Sth
New York
Mallore
Sone
Neetine
Ant
2,500 Strike Paralyzes New Jersey Car Service
A 2,500 motormen and conductors walked out halting trolley service across much of New Jersey, with Paterson, Passaic, Plainfield, Perth Amboy, Elizabeth and New Brunswick left without any service. Federal conciliator John J. Rodgers to meet with leaders as government steps seek a settlement.
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New Jersey Public Service Corporation
Kotex
Passaic
Union
Hudson
Paterson
Plainfield
Perth Amboy
Elizabeth
New Brunswick
Crea
Thomas N. McCarter
Newark
War and
Washington
John J. S. Rodgers
Mr. Rodgers
Thomas L. Raymond
Public Service Corporation
Brother saved by his “Bit George” Wagner tale told
A man named Wagner, tied to a 105th Infantry unit, aided by a sibling’s act and a mention of Newport, faced life threatening danger requiring a surgical procedure. He recovered after returning to 40 East Joint Street with dependents nearby and medical intervention before resuming travel home.
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George Wagner
Hie Rom
East Joint Street
Saater
Newport
Corporal Wagner
105Th Infantry
Wagner
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Council
United Trains of Artillery
Joan- Bell
Bert
Beir
Kaiser
Hes
Newton D. Baker
Tive
War Department
Pershing
Mr. Littleton
Brotherhood
Brotherhood of New York Railways Company
Board of Estimate
Hudson Tubes
War Board
Pewee
Wwentie Ethical Culture
Kochely of
Row Tock
Sisty-foureh
Jersey Car Service
U. S
William Wepner
Hem Carless
Newm Snd
Brotherhood of Railway and Railroad Workers of New Jersey
Wepner
Commttee
Rodger
Raymond
Theis
Et Trol
John O'Toole
McCarter
Shell
O'Toole
McCaill
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