Elmira class asks Hearst curb war papers
The John A. Robinson class of Elmira First Presbyterian Church votes two resolutions urging the Elmira Common Council and President Wilson to curb The New York American and The Evening Journal for war effort harms and to remove Hearst papers from public view. The group includes Mayor Hoffman and local business leaders.
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the Tribune
Elmira
N. Y
William Randolph Hearst
New York American
The
Evening Journal
John A. Robinson
First Presbyterian Church
Sesson
Harry N. Hoffman
Hearst
Common Council
Wilson
C. N. Ellis
Pennsylvania Railroad
City of
New York
Germany
Elmira G. A.R
America
William Randolph Tearst
United States
Midas
T. Johnson Bolger
Richard Marlowe
Marlowe
Ellis
Mr. Marlowe
DESPA
C. F. Carrier
Cranks and Carrieranufacturing Company
Otis A. Leonard
L. J. Baird
Railway Commercial Training School
Nome T. Lewis
American Bridge Company
Hl. 8. Chapman
Field Force Pump Company
E. K. Bottle
American Sales Book Company
Robinson Ela
Summit Citizens Ban Hearst Papers After Dealers Boycott
In Summit, Caldwell residents voted to bar Hearst papers from local newsstands. A committee urged dealers to cease selling Hearst publications. one dealer refused. Hearst agents then offered papers directly, even to a nine year old vender, who tore them up under instruction. The boy’s father, a World War II reference appears here, learns of the incident that night.
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Hearst
Newadeslers
Caldwell
Alexander Waugh
Summit
New York
Richard J. Wall
New York Harbor
France
Cranford Militia Burns Hearst Papers Controversy
The Cranford newsdealer plans to avoid buying Hearst papers to cover losses as a Wednesday outlook suggests Cranford will be educated about Hearst newspapers. Continued from page 1, the item discusses dealers, finances, and anticipated shifts in coverage.
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Cranford
N. J
Hearst
Elizabeth Patriotic Body Denounces Hearst Newspapers
The Elizabethtown Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution, denounces William Randolph Hearst papers The American and Evening Journal as unpatriotic aiding the enemy Resolution to Senators and Congressmen urged reading citizens to discard the papers Mayor of Elizabeth resisted German language paper ban citing lack of legal authority Several New Jersey assemblymen were to address Hearst papers issue next session.
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Elizabeth
Hearst
N. J
Elizabethtown
Sons of the American Revolution
William Randolph Hearst
American
Evening Journal
United States
New Jersey
Harry F. Brewer
Frank A. Smith
Central Baptist Church
Frederick J. Hahn
Roselle
Brewer
Jers
Hector Mravlag
Elizabeth Bar
Exposure of Hearst Pro Germanism Led To Ban in Santa Fe
The Santa Fe ban on Hearst publications follows a New Mexico War News report accusing Hearst of anti British and pro German bias. The War News highlights Red Cross quota excess, altered Memorial Day proclamations, and a favorable turn to German sympathies and un American editing in Hearst outlets.
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Hearst
Santa FE
New Mexico War News
New Mexico Council of Defence
New Mexico
Wilson
New York American
Wilhelm Randolph von Hearst
New York
Bonfire of Americans in Plattsburg draws crowds
A large bonfire of New York Americans formed in Plattsburg New York in front of the Postal Telegraph office on Marion Street this morning. John Carmody organized the event pulling youths from the railroad station to join a city wide gathering and a war dance around the fire.
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Vlattsburg
N. Y
Sune Y
New York
Postal
Marion Street
John Carmody
Fight on Hearst Papers Sweeping Western States
The San Francisco Journal quotes Hearst editorials to show war views as Hearst papers face a sweeping anti Hearst campaign across the West. In Los Angeles the Examiner is branded disloyal and denied in clubs and Red Cross. in Santa Fe dealers quit Hearst papers amid defence pressure.
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San Francisco Journal
AN Francisco
Cal
Hearst
Los Angeles
Los Angeles Examiner
Red Cross
First Methodist Church
Santa Fe
N. M
New Mexico Council of Defence
San Francisco
Daily Commercial News
Lusitania
New York ‘American
Germany
United States
New York
Ameri
Henvet Paere
Mahe
Great Britain
England
France
Ireland
Japan
Washington
Hearst’s Press Critiqued as Destructive Journalism
A pointed critique condemns Hearst for venom and deceit while praising The New York Herald as patriotic and truthful. The author recalls McKinley and James Gordon Bennett, arguing The Herald embodies a constructive press and noting Bennett’s death marks a national and world loss.
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Vladivostok
Hearst
McKinley
James Gordon Bennet
New York Herald
Herald
The
the Herald
Boston to burn German textbooks in Independence Day display
A huge bonfire of discarded German schoolbooks will mark Boston's Fourth of July safety and sanity celebration. Former Mayor John F. Fitzgerald prompted the blaze after the school committee voted to banish the texts from public high schools. Superintendent Dyer backs the plan and offers all books for the illuminated Kultur display.
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Dispatch
the Tribune
Boston
Boston Common
John F. Fitzgerald
Dyer
Gorman Kultur
Letters to Mother May Save Boy Slayer From Death Chair
A Brooklyn teen Paul Chapman, jailed at Sing Sing for murder, wrote long, sincere letters to his mother during a six month stretch before his capture. He described work, decent lodgings, and his aim to save $100 and return home, revealing grief for his dead brother and a desire to redeem himself.
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Boy Slayer
Sing Sing
Paul
Brooklyn
Lewis
Kings
P. Chapman
Harold
Liberty
Brother
Shoes and Ships And Sealing Wax
A humorous reminiscence on fishing lore and tall tales contrasts with truth, noting fame for honesty in angling yarns. The piece highlights Julius Lesser of 1503 Park Avenue, who at ninety-four takes naturalization papers and plans to vote near ninety-six, while reflecting on optimism and a New York eclipse anecdote.
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Scrosa
Julius Lesser
Park Avenue
Lesser
Letters From a Soldier’s Mother and Son’s Camp Life
Personal letters reveal a son’s wartime updates from New Jersey and Camp De Delaware. He details health, work at Du Pont, YMCA and YWCA engagements, Navy plans, and homeward hopes. His mother is urged to stop sending money while he describes pay, living costs, and routines. The correspondence touches on camp life, New Year plans, and resilience amid the ongoing service.
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Jersey
Stern
Jonah
Navy
Penn R, R
du Pont de Nimours Company
Carney’s Point
New Jersey
Harold
Two Men Wounded in Mysterious Shooting
A touring car arrived at New York Hospital last night carrying two men who said they had been shot. Driver and others aided them. one man, Charles Mongolli, 23, a clerk at 9 Commerce Street, suffered a stomach wound, while Charl Madden, 26, of 622 East 136th Street, had a shot in the left elbow. Mongolli was in precarious condition and unable to speak.
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New York
125Th Street
Lenox Avenue
Hudson Street
Perry Street
Charles Mongolli
Commerce Street
Charl Madden
East 136Th Street
Mongolli
Madden
Roosevelt Continues Tour Despite Erysipelas Attack
Theodore Roosevelt, suffering erysipelas in the left leg with a slight fever, will press on with scheduled speeches in St Louis and other cities. All social engagements in St Louis Indianapolis and Bloomington were canceled as he rests and doctors monitor his condition.
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Tribune
St.louis
Theodore Rooseevelt
Indianapolis
Bloomington
Ind
Roosevelt
Omaha
Jefferson
George H. Lowe
National Security League
Coliseum
Chicago
George H. Coleman
St. Louis
Milwaukee
Roosevelt Hs
Colemen
Disloyalty as Crime Alleged by Melville Stone
Melville Stone, general manager of The Associated Press, spoke at the Forum of the Church of the Ascension last night. He warned that disloyal editors deserve severe punishment if they edit a newspaper for sport or to serve personal ends, while a proper sense of responsibility earns respect.
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Melville FE. Stone
Associated Press
Church of the Ascersion
Mr. Stone
Religious Fanatics Said to Store Food
Washington reports government agents investigate a religious sect that believes the world ends soon and only its members will live. The group allegedly urges large food stocks and materials, with some publications barred from the mails for disloyal content and possible action to halt literature on hoarding. Individuals face charges under the food hoarding law.
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Washington
Plan War on Silk Thieves Aimed at Silk Shipments
Merchants join police in curb on silk thefts as railroad admin vows action. Inspector Lahey assigns detectives and weighs trucking licenses. Commissioner Lahey favors two guards per truck and keeping vehicles guarded, with costs borne by merchants.
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Railroad Administration
Merchants’ Association
Lahey
What Is Going On Today War Campaigns and Displays
A compact listing notes events and campaigns including Wheatless Days and Red Cross efforts. Mentions health census activities and a history exhibit at a New York venue with hotels and local attractions. Various names appear in OCR garble, but the items suggest wartime homefront activities and public exhibitions.
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RED Cross
Amelia Mussina
van Cordialack
Nisin Healy
CY Hieteytens
New York City
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Melville Stone
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