The Sword of Italy and Its War Aims
Italy enters the war as a pivotal ally with a prepared force of nearly two million, ready to employ trench warfare and air reconnaissance. The article envisions options including Balkan strikes, Dardanelles reinforcement, and potential aid on the western front, while highlighting Italy’s drive for unity and regional influence against Austria.
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Italy
Belgium
France
Abyssinia
Tripoli
Trentino
Trieste
Istria
Alsace
Lorraine
Przemysl
Russia
Balkan
Victor Emmanuel II
Adriatic
Austria
Twelve Republican candidates for mayor nomination sought
The note states twelve Republicans seek the mayoral nomination while other offices have one or none. It also notes that all nomination petitions must be filed by June 10.
Editor Talbot Rallies Against Rocking the Boat
The East Liverpool Tribune editor denounces the habit of rocking the boat urging readers to join and dismiss concerns about upheaval. The aside invites Editor Talbot and a friend Jones to dine, promising relief from worries about the boat's fate.
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Talbot
East Liverpool Tribune
Jones
May Rain Deficit Leaves Editors Relieved
The region shows a rainfall shortfall of 6.27 inches since January 1 as few rains arrived. May brought frequent wet weather with rain on all but three days, offering hiding sun and editor’s relief.
Ex-Attorney General Hogan Talks Virtue in Columbus Address
Hogan urges chaste and truthful conduct in a commencement speech at Columbus on Wednesday. He questions how many truthful men he found while canvassing Ohio for Senator.
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Hogan
Columbus
Ohio
Senator
Treasury balance declines as outlays exceed receipts
The National Treasury balance fell by one million dollars in the seven days ending May 22 leaving a balance of 13,864,451.88. On the same date two years ago the general fund stood at 131,002,994.61. For the current fiscal year through May 22 expenditures have surpassed receipts by 132,326,680.93.
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National Treasury
Treasury
Railway equipment orders expose dubious prosperity claims
Eastern railroads place a few sacrifice price orders to keep cars and locomotives moving as factories face idle capacity. Democratic newspapers cite this as revival evidence, likening it to someone working for board to avoid starvation, a troubling sign when profit is sacrificed to stay busy.
Dream and reality in Joseph Cook on matter and mind
The quote explores dreamlike precips and the possibility that matter may be illusory while asserting the persistence of self. It weighs idealism versus materialism, argues for reverence of all self evident truths, and urges belief in the existence of both matter and mind.
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Joseph Cook
Public contracts expose cross border government scandal
Canadian officials faced a major scandal after awarding large contracts to friends under wartime expediency. The piece warns Americans to stay vigilant in government dealings and calls for relentless publicity when diplomacy shields official acts. It argues honesty transcends borders and stresses accountability over political loyalty.
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Canada
President hints at vigorous foreign policy clash with foes
In a Democratic Enquirer excerpt the President’s forthcoming statement signals readiness for tougher policy abroad and warns that those backing continued conciliation will face wrath. The piece suggests a secondary aim to shift attention from U S tensions with England and Germany and hints the White House may be playing big politics while Congress is out.
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Democratic Cincinnati Enquirer
United States
England
Germany
White House
Congress
Road gaps must be filled to speed up improvements
Officials say filling the remaining gaps will clear the way for additional road work. The comment stresses that progress hinges on completing current gaps before pursuing further improvements.
Rain Could Help Many, But Spreading Storms Budgets Against Odds
A fragmented note warns rain is needed yet may slow activities for numerous groups as showers linger across regions, affecting schedules and daily plans while officials weigh impacts on agriculture, transport, and local events.
Are Times Good Ask Your Neighbor and First Newspaper Man
A reflective piece urges asking neighbors, newspaper men, and collectors about times. It speaks in tender tones, inviting conversation and shared understanding amid uncertain social change.
Road reform urged by Herald-Star and officials
The Herald-Star calls for continued agitation on filling gaps as the public pressure mounts. Officials including the Commissioners appear eager to act in line with voter demands.
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Herald-Star
Commissioners push to fill in gaps in pike roads
The Salt Run gap is first to be favorably considered as a key link bringing southern county residents to the city. The Herald-Star salutes the effort and urges Reed's Mill hill and other gaps to be completed quickly as a broadly supported project.
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Salt Run
Herald-Star
Pan American Conference Sees Trade and Loans Rise
Washington hosts colorful Pan American Financial Conference as bankers note abundant reserves and potential for expanding loans from two to three billion dollars. Vanderlip says U.S. can fund South American development, while Central and South America seek capital to develop resources.
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Washington
South America
Vanderlip
National City Bank
Without War What Save American Industry From Hard Times
Financial and industrial experts argue the World War shut down European factories and removed foreign workers, effectively acting like a tariff. By boosting demand for munitions and related goods, the conflict boosted certain U.S. industries that were already distressed. They question what America’s economy would have looked like without these wartime aids and external pressures.
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Europe
United States
A Great Many Years Ago James Lowell Poem Recalled
The snippet recalls James Lowell shaping a response to a German note. It quotes his line favoring steadfast peace with courage over cowardly compromise. The verse extols ships sinking as a monument to brave sacrifice rather than dishonorable truce.
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James Lowell
Codified Ohio highway laws praised as major reform
The Cass highway bill, now law after passage by both houses, reorganizes half a century of road statutes into a clear, readable code. It shifts control to county officials, limits township highway superintendents, expands county surveyor duties, and preserves state oversight to maintain system unity without centralizing power at Columbus.
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General Assembly
Ohio
Willis
State Highway Commission
Columbus
Republican Party
When Mother Was a Bride Poem Remembered in Verse
A nostalgic poem by Harlan E. Babcock reflects on a mother’s wedding day, contrasting her young bride image with the gray wisdom of old age. The speaker pours affection on the mother, wishing her peace and a bright path toward the Sunset Land as life’s years pass.
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Mother
Harlan E, Babcock
Old Liberty Bell Tops European Expense War Talk
In a sharp editorial tone the piece notes Europe shows little concern for cost while America's Liberty Bell remains the country’s emblem. It argues President Wilson confronts a Lusitania reality, and comments on British air threat lingering without crisis. A humorous aside mentions a Vicksburg girl named Potato marrying recently amid light gossip about her husband.
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Potato
Vicksburg
Ambiguous Era Echoes on Powder and Fate
Fragmentary lines reflect social strain and satire as European armies seek powder while American girls are blamed for overindulgence. The text mocks naive views of love and stork folklore, hinting at eugenics debates and unintended consequences during a tumultuous period.
Fragmented 1915 World War I Prattle and Local Quips
The snippet captures political and social jests from the era. It cites Von Bernstorff possibly seeking a private audience with President Wilson to view a facial jaw closely, mocks German and American stances, and notes satirical quips about editors, weather, farmers, fruit labeling, and Kirchner being knighted.
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von Bernstorff
Wilson
Topsy Turvy Times as War Rages On
The piece notes disorder during the war era with a claim that revolutionists may seek aid from President Wilson. It then mentions an Indiana colored man catching a white man stealing his chickens, illustrating social tensions and unusual outcomes amid upheaval.
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Indiana
Illinois Woman Fires Shot Over Disputed Idea
An Illinois woman shot her husband when he did not meet her expectations. The remark implies a broader social joke about women and independence, likening it to an Adamless Garden of Eden.
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Illinois
Sudden Death of Empire Resident Israel Steele
Israel Steele a well known Empire resident suffered a stroke of paralysis on returning from church last evening and died shortly after He was 63 years of age.
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Israel Steele
Empire
Marriage Licenses Issued for Four Local Couples
Oliver A Bucey 23 of Brilliant and Ruth Owens 20 of Steubenville win license. John Schneider 37 and Sarah Sander 32 both of Steubenville win license.
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Oliver A. Bucey
Brilliant
Ruth Owens
Steubenville
John Schneider
Sarah Sander
Foreclosure suit over remissory note and mortgage
R L McClave sues Margaret Pearman and others in a foreclosure action on a remissory note and mortgage totaling $52.65. Attorneys: McClave & McClave.
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R. L. McClave
Margaret Pearman
McClave
District Convention Held At Dennison This Week
The district W S F annual convention will meet in Dennison beginning Thursday and ending Friday evening. Local E churches with strong societies will be well represented in the gathering.
Locust Plague Warning From Federal Agriculture Dept
The Federal Department of Agriculture announces the appearance this year of 17 year locusts, brood of the cicada, signaling widespread emergence and potential crop impact across affected regions.
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Federal Department of Agriculture
Won Race by Elmer Pickford at Wheeling Island Meet
Elmer Pickford of Rayland won the bicycle race at Wheeling Island on Me Day, dominating the event with a clear early lead and finishing ahead of rivals in this year's amateur cycling segment.
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Elmer Pickford
Rayland
Wheeling Islano
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