Beer for the Interred
The piece argues neutrality in World War I while defending German sailors interned in American harbors. It condemns local Norfolk and Portsmouth voices pushing Sunday beer bans, praises the sailors as worthy adversaries, and suggests humane treatment or even letting them sail to Milwaukee for comforts as a test of allied neutrality.
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Europe
United States
Ainly
Norfolk
Wortsmouth
Virginia
Prince Estel Frederich
Kron Prina Wilhelm
Germany
Taty
Portsmouth
Great Lakes
Milwaukee
Defining Martyrdom in Darrow Remark
Attorney Clarence Darrow told the Industrial Relations Commission that McNamara could receive compassion or parole. He argued the dyn atom bomb case risked dash support for his client and challenged the system in a startling, though overlooked, statement.
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Clarence
Darrow
Industrial Relations Commission
J. B. McNamara
Los Angeles
McNamara
Darrow’s stance on McNamara and the martyr notion
An editorial discusses Clarence Darrow’s defense of McNamara and argues that while he sympathizes with his client, McNamara’s belief in being a martyr is dangerous. It notes historical cases like Guiteau and Czolgocz and Rosenthal accomplices as examples of how such thoughts sustain violence and threaten public order.
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Jesus
Mr. Darrow
Darrow
McNamara
McNammara
Charles Jules Guiteau
James A. Garfield
Churdren
Biggers in Strand Finds Fresh Autobiographical Humor
A review lauds Earl Derr Biggers for a refreshing departure from typical success stories. His Seven Keys to Baldpate-style autobiography uses satire and humane insight, portraying youth striving to break into print with honesty and wit rather than preachy didacticism.
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Earl Derr Biggers
Baldpate
Strand
America
Diggers
Baldpare
Mr. Biggers
Biggers
Should and Should Not Do Mr Wiggers Article
The piece titled Should and Should Not Do by Mr Wiggers defies the usual “Ahead-to-success” mold. It presents a candid author declaration that challenges self serious post mortems and offers a refreshing relief from overdone problem stories and romances, aiming to energize American literature with a lively, direct voice.
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Wiggers
Aneck Bowst Tulesa
Mr. Biggers
War on MI Italy declares war a kingly fiction in crisis
The piece argues that Italy’s move into war with Austria-Hungary undermines the old belief in monarchial will. It notes popular demand drove Italy, while emperors like Francis Joseph and Victor Emmanuel III were bound by public sentiment and constitutional limits. It critiques royal proclamations as hollow formalities amid a shifting European order.
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Francis Joseph
Austria-Hungary
Italy
Victor Ermanuel
Tily
Russia
Europe
Germany
Austria Hungary
Austria
George
Hungary
Victor Emmanuel
Great Britain
After the War is Geer and the Maurice Doctrine
The article asserts Europe will reshuffle power after the war under the Maurice doctrine. It envisions nations like Great Britain France Austria and Germany reorganizing, a consolidated Italy, and a bold Balkan Nordic and Japanese role. It predicts a historic readjustment of world affairs with Europe seeking to recover foreign trade.
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Europe
Great Britain
France
Austria
Germany
Italy
Balkans
Scagdinavia
Japan
Lealle
The Higher Courage in President Wilson and Lincoln
A concise appraisal of courage highlighting Wilson and Lincoln as exemplars. The piece contrasts physical prowess with moral bravery, invokes Taft and national resolve, and notes diplomacy and honor as guiding principles. It asserts readiness for war if needed, while stressing cautious, principled action.
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Wilson
Lincoln
Taft
Christ
Thveryine Ao Game Austin Nolden
A fragmented blurb describes political tensions and a dramatic shift in leadership. The piece mentions a congressman Beugess and potential wives, with a cryptic reference to eliminations and patriot reactions. The tone mimics a late era local notice with scattered names and events.
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Austin Nolden
Hays Roinciedy
Arcesaary
Elvan
Fractured Night in Norris Cottage Divorce Rumors Rise
Norris reads a sensational notice about his wife’s alleged affair with Myra Foster and pall bears on his mind. He confronts fear, duty, and betrayal as he journals the implications for his marriage and business, while the gossip threads threaten his reputation and control.
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Norris
Ethela
Myra
Ethel
Ifisland
Anice
Allpeney
Willan
Cirl
Yanan
Pea Norris
Cody
Jill Neert
Ethal
Hunteriess
Myra Foater
Myra Foster
Mystery Guests Haunt Hotel Registers in Week’s Revelry
Observant Citizen notes a muddled scene at the St Anthony Hotel with entries for Bal Aditonjo and two celebritiny figures. John Sullivan surfaces as a Providence resident, while Barney Oldfield is identified as a California figure and a salesman from Concord, New Hampshire. The reporter ponders Shakespeare’s line that there is nothing in a name.
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Mwe Menger
AL Anthony
Bal Aditonjo
Menor
John I. Sullivan
Orarch
John L
John
Sporting World
Providence
Rhodri Talend
John Tatestle
Mama
St Anthony Hotel
Wes
Barney Oldfield
Harney Oldfield
Barney
California
Barney No 2
Page Belting Company
Concord
New Hampshire
San Antonio
New Orleans
Florida
Shakemeare
Sleepy-Time Fales Se For the Little Folk
A fragmentary children tale follows a sparrow that seeks crumbs, interacts with a boy, and learns about kindness. The sparrow’s misadventures include foraging on a window sill, being frightened by a throw, and eventually being cared for by a boy who mends its injury before releasing it.
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Canary
Sfurraw
Trentfagt
Woman Before the Judge in Century-Style Trial
A dated Philadelphia Ledger piece describes a dramatic courtroom scene where a woman pleads for life and proclaims the lake as the only place for her kind. The tone evokes nineteenth century melodrama as officials wrestle with the woman and the crowd reacts with tension and fear.
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Philaderpine Mobile Ledger
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