We Don’t Need Europe Our Future Is Home Front
The piece argues that Americans should avoid entangling alliances and heal in a nation focused on domestic concerns. It critiques Representative Julius Kahn’s isolationist stance and supports a cautious path toward the League of Nations while resisting imperial ventures and looming European armament. It notes Wilson’s hopeful Memorial Day tone yet warns of imperial pressures and Bolshevik threats shaping U.S. policy decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Kahn
California
Europe
Wilson
Supreme Council
Hungary
Egypt
India
Great Britain
Petrograd
Germany
Ebert
North Sea
Kahn
America
Winston Churchill
Bolshevist
League of Nations
Italy
Turkey
Penrose Wins Big Vote in Senate Fight for Finance Chair
The article notes Senator Boies Penrose, backed by Pennsylvania, wins a strong vote to chair the finance committee despite Progressive Republican opposition led by Senator Borah. Borah remains the chief rival, while Penrose is praised for securing a large Pennsylvania majority and his political sagacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Boies Penrose
Senator Penrose
Committee On Finance
Borah
Pennsylvania
Wealth and Liberty Bonds Debunk Steady Poverty Claim
The speaker argues that contrary to critics, America shows rising wealth distribution and strong liberty bond support. He cites 20 million subscribers to liberty bonds, 18 million dwellings, 21 million families, six million owning homes free of encumbrance, three million mortgaged, and a total wealth near 225 billion dollars, presenting a case for improved equity through existing principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ting
America
Zeppelin and Sub Mutinies in World War I Compare
The Vossische Zeitung reports Germany lost 198 U boats to enemy action, misfortune and self destruction, with 3 060 sailors killed and many confined as insane. Zeppelins suffered heavy losses but morale stayed high, contrasting air and sea service. The piece reflects on human risk, preference for open skies, and the enduring tension between different war theaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Journal
Vossiche Zeitung
Berlin
Germany
Teutonic Service
England
Kaiser’s Navy
Spartacus
Capua
You Need Not Suffer From Catarrh Ad
An old advertised remedy claims to cure catarrh by cleansing the blood using a product sold through Swift Laboratory, Atlanta. The notice urges readers to stop external treatments, asserts blood infection causes catarrh, and promises relief within days with the product.
Not provided in clear news context
Fragmentary sentence conveys contrast in courage as a figure soars and sinks during diving, reflecting the theme of risk and resilience. No identifiable people, places, or organizations are named.
Lord Cecil Blasts Anti League Sentiment in America
Paris June 2 Lord Robert Cecil of the British peace commission warns against American hostility to the League of Nations. He says membership entails some loss of sovereignty but essential for peace and cooperation. He notes devastation in France Belgium and widespread massacres in Europe and Asia as context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
United States
League of Nations
Robert Cecil
British Peace Commission
America
Robert
France
Belgium
Europe
Asia
Notable 17th to 19th Century U.S. Figures and a 1898 Naval Feat
Summaries of historical figures William Harvey and General Philip Schuyler who died on June 8, Jefferson Davis born June 3 and rose to Confederate presidency, Davis later imprisoned and released. Also notes 1898 Spanish-American War event where Lt Hobson led volunteers to sink the U S S Merrimac at Santiago to block the harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Harvey
Philip Schuyler
Albany
N. Y
General Schuyler
Washington
Jefferson Davis
Todd County
Jefferson
Transylvania
Lexington
West Point
Davis
Mississippi
Zachary Taylor
Buena Vista
Pierce
South
Confederate States of America
David
New Orleans
Hobson
Santiago
Hlubson
Eght
No Telegraphers Strike Set Nationwide, Union Says
Washington June 3 S J Konenkamp president of the Commercial Telegraphers Union said no date had been set for a nationwide strike and the Atlanta walkout was only a local affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
S. J. Konenkamp
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union
Telegraphers
Atlanta
Peter Rabbit Hears Cast-Off Snake Suits Request
Peter meets Cresty the Great Crested Flycatcher who asks him to locate any cast-off clothes from the Snake family. Peter frets over the odd task then seeks Jenny Wren for clues as curiosity tempts him toward the Old Briar Patch and the nearby trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Rabbit
Briar Patch
Peter
Chebec
Cresty
Scrapper
Kingbird
Welcome Robin
Mr. Blacksnake
Snake
Creey
Brier
Jenny Wren
Jenny
Mr. Wren
Jenny Wrent
Summer Dangers of Fat People Deceptive Weight Loss Claim
An article promotes rapid fat loss through a supposed oil capsule program from Korcin Company. It urges readers to shed ten to sixty pounds with minimal effort, claiming a pound per day on average, and offers a free test by mail. Includes questionable guarantees and dubious health risks without medical backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korcin Company
New York City
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A-Asher
Bol
Car
Eve-Gla
Pal-Pri
Hold
By McKee
Associated Press
Franklin PP. Alcorn Company
Marbridge Building
New York
Marquette Building
Chicago
Quincy, NL
Postoffice
Audit Bureau OF Circulations
Illinois
Missouri
Iowa
Penrose
Bass
Thonddanas
Nicholas Aluvray Butler
Columbia
Bnow
Butler
Trotsky
Russia
Karl Mary
Donald McKee
Zeppelin
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta, Ga
Adv
Mane
Weilers
Lord Cecil
Thornton W. Burgess
New York State
Champlain
Adirondacks
Thousand Islands
Niagara Falls
Saratoga Springs
Lakes George
Ticonderoga
Gaeratoga Springs
Lake George
Lake Champlain
New England
Boston
Jeraey Seashore
Green
Maine
New Jersey
Cape May
New York Bay
United States Railroad Administration
Consolidated Ticket Office
United State
Mioay
Railroad Administration
Travel Bureau
Trade
Healey
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