Supreme Court Criticism Sparks Debate on Press Rights
A controversial Supreme Court decision restricting public criticism of federal judges provokes strong dissent from Justice Holmes and Justice Brandeis. The piece argues the ruling narrows press liberty, cites Judge Killits Toledo case, and urges Congress to amend the statute to prevent similar court made law.
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War Industries Board curbs wartime fashion excess
In a tone reflecting wartime thrift, the piece laments excesses in male trouser cuffs and female knee-length skirts, noting official prohibitions on knickknacks and urging further limits on clothing and footwear to reduce waste and extravagance.
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Call for Humanism on Railroads by Government Leader
A 1918 document from Gov Railroad Administration Director General Mc Adoo, echoed by Theodore H. Price, prioritizes wartime goals and humane treatment. It calls for public service, sympathy toward workers and patrons, and sound economics, aiming to humanize railroading and align operations with national service.
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Princely Salaries Drive Rail Presidents to Cut Costs
The article notes drastic salary reductions for railroad presidents and economies in high paid roles. It states young railroad workers are seeking other fields as prospects dwindle, with many mechanics and staff leaving for better pay. It warns morale and efficiency may suffer unless wartime urgencies spur energy, a potential but notable gain if mobilized.
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Senator Weeks Responds on Pneumatic Tubes Interest
A Tribune item on Senator Weeks prompts his letter defending his past ties with Hornblower & Weeks and Milholland. The paper notes its misstep and clarifies figures on tube costs and purchase plans while preserving Weeks's character and postal expertise.
Avengers as Nickname for A F Menace
The Providence Journal promotes Avengers as a true name for the American and Filipino forces rallying for war. It argues the term captures "burning righteousness" despite doubts over pronunciation and acceptance by others. The piece concludes by approving the chosen nickname and leaving fate to decide.
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Tribune Loses James T. Grady to Columbia Journalism School
The Tribune notes with regret the departure of James T. Grady from its news staff. His talent and technical skill will aid future generations of journalists at the Columbia School of Journalism in pursuing truth and sound craftsmanship.
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Aircraft Discoveries By Theodore M Knappen
In an Allied factory in the interior, pilots rail against delays and indecision in aircraft production. Engineers recount 400 blueprint changes that failed to improve efficiency, while De Havilland and Liberty motor integration drive Americanization. Dayton-Wright's 4000 De Havillands advance, signaling a shift toward faster completion and mastery of the skies.
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German Guarantees and Allied Bombardment Claims
German authorities guaranteed safe conduct for a Norwegian ship carrying food to Sweden but seized the vessel and sent it as a prize to Germany. They asked the Pope to urge France and Britain not to bomb Cologne on a holy day. Allies agreed yet Germany bombed Paris on the same day. The piece questions Germanys reliability and moral stance amid wartime actions.
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Senator Weeks protests misrepresentation over pneumatic tubes
A letter from United States Senator Weeks criticizes a Tribune article on the American Pneumatic Tube system, disputing cost estimates and alleged financial interests. He asserts no ties to Hornblower & Weeks and demands retraction. another official reply from J C Koons outlines the commission's financial figures and the high cost of tube ownership under wartime conditions.
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Letters calling for justice over Paul Chapman case
A sequence of reader letters from 1918 and 1988 protest the arrest and execution of a boy named Paul Chapman, arguing he could not have committed the crime and seeking clemency. The writers urge mercy, question wartime justice, and appeal to Governor Whitman for intervention.
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