Legal ruling on news as property and its impact
A historical analysis of the Supreme Court decision in Associated Press vs International News Service, asserting that news is property and cannot be stolen. It discusses the costs and risks reporters incur, Hearst’s alleged wire thefts, and the implications for press freedom and cooperative news sharing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States ‘Supreme Court
Associted
International News Service
America
General Law- You
Philippines
Manila
New York City
Associated Press
Afl
Santiago
Jamaica
New York
Hufkest Court
Supreme Court
Hearst Agency
Branideis
Hearst
News as Property and the Courts The Supreme Court Decision
The text argues that news is property and should be protected by law, reducing sensationalism. It predicts the Supreme Court ruling will fix news character and curb mountebanks, allowing major papers like the London Times and Chicago Daily News to safeguard sources for themselves and clients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Times
Chicago Daily News
Associated Press
Supreme Court
A Canary Bird Show Opens in Boston For Singers
An association in Boston plans a canary bird show with ribbons and nine or ten championship cups across classes. The piece details origins of canaries from the Canary Islands and Europe, notes major strains Belgium England Germany and others, and highlights that value lies in singing ability with birds sometimes taught new notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Canaries
Canary Islands
Madeira
Azores
Canary
Mexico
Scotland
Wales
Italy
Belgium
Enigland
Germany
America
Song Association
Europe
Chicago Auto Owners Boycott German Goods
Seven thousand automobile owners in Chicago and surrounding areas pledge to avoid German made goods. The move, starting from unknown roots in the auto trade, has spread unofficially. Washington says the United States will not support boycotts against Germany and may oppose such measures by allies. Experts view boycotts as risky for both sides and generally undesirable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Washington
United States
German boycott debate and the fate of German trade
The piece argues that a German boycott in the United States cannot be forcibly prevented and that 12,000,000 Americans have declared lifelong opposition to German goods. It contends boycott momentum could spread globally, predicts Bulgaria and Turkey may also reject German products, and blames Germany for war to extend its trade influence, concluding that Germany now faces ruinous consequences and a hard moral reckoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bulgaria
Turkey
Germany
Where the Trouble Lies Across the Cables and Prices
A jumble of opinion on telegraph costs and government actions. references to Burleson and McAdoo, with satirical notes on price increases. The piece ventures into speculative math about seven equaling other numbers and notes salary and horse sale plans, interspersed with poems and brief notices. It mentions British government handling, eggs and butter prices, and public auctions of cavalry horses. The mix blends commentary, verse, and short items from various sources.
Challenge to the Gas Company Letter to The Light
A reader questions gas leakage tests and urges gas inspectors and uniform pressure. The writer mocks meter readers and requests expert responses from The Light's gas company column, pressing for better pressure control and fair billing.
Editor calls for volunteers and denounces slackers during war
In a letter to the editor, a reader recalls the surge of volunteers after the United States severed relations with Germany, contrasts them with so‑called slackers, and questions postwar demobilization and fairness. The piece defends volunteers, critiques the draft army, and argues for equal treatment of men who served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Germany
National
Cabell
How Great Wars Ended in Korea Clash and treaty 1895
The article recounts Japan and China clashing over Korea leading to the 1895 Shimonoseki peace. It notes Japan’s modern forces, Chinese lag, and Li Hung Chang negotiating the treaty that ceded Formosa, the Pescadores, and parts of Fengtien while imposing a 200 million tael indemnity and opening ports to Japan.
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Korea
Japan
China
Meont
Peking
Li Hung Chang
Shimonoseki
Formosa
Pescadores
Fengtien
Shantung
Congress of Nations
Ta- Bais
Russia
How Various Peoples Sleep and Cultural Comforts
A syndicated piece compares sleeping customs across nations detailing pillows, mats, and bedding choices from Europeans Americans Japanese Chinese Russians Lapps and Hindus. The discussion contrasts warm beds on stoves and feather bedding in France with tropical jamimacks and sack beds, highlighting cultural preferences and daily routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit News
Tropics
Russia Minor
Germany
France
Majestic Theater Variety Bill Shines With Many Acts
The Majestic Theater presents The Suffragette Revue with bright tunefulness and comedy, starring Bobby, Bernard, Mabel Guild, and Jimmie Slater in principal roles. The Dream of the Moving Max offers new comedy gyrations, Snoozer the bulldog upsets theatrical norms, Florence Meritt and Gabrielle Bridewell from UC offer impersonations and songs, and J Warren Keane with Grace White perform magic and melody alongside The Serenaders with French Italian and American songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Variety
Majestic
Majestic Theater
Bobby
Bernard
Mabel
Guild
Jimmie Slater
The
Riants
Max
Snoozer
Ranines
Nature
Mr. Meredith
Ilorence Meritt
Gabrielle Bridewell
University of California
J. Warren Keane
Grace White
Hearts of the World at Grand Opens Strongly
Hearts of the World opens its first week at the Grand with matinee and evening shows. Producers spared no detail, and the film’s grand scale draws crowd interest. An orchestra provides a varied score including classical and familiar tunes enhancing the presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Moesic
Sehaikowely
Verdi
Saint-Saens
Polarizing bits of wartime wit and holiday woes
A collage of humorous quips and social commentary on Bolsheviks, politics, and Christmas shopper irony. The text lampoons censorship dawn abolition, press editors, railroads, Santa Claus, and remarks on Chicago beer, with regional humor and a tale of a store window sight gag involving a negro couple and costly silk lingerie.
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Mr. Burleson
McAdoo
Giddap
Auight
Tia
Crace Imogen Gish
Southern Women's Magazine
Philadelphia Evening Ledger
Reiph Tinton
Light
Little Sentinel
Gas and Electric Company
RT Payson Terhune
Pres Publishing Co
New York Evening World
Jimmy Doak
Fort Clark
Texas
Rosemary
Edward
Monina
By Briggs
Sue
Pinehurst
Film Attractions
Meg Se
Hohenzollerns
Johnnie
Russa
Covsheviki
Buisheviki
Siam
Shaits O' Light Colgum
Fiere
Nese
Sumner
Parin
Senator Sherman
Max Trum
Mose
Mr. Blay
Tribe
Assor
New -York
Tata
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