Swarthmore Chief Solves Straw Cap Crime Case
Miss Estella Reeves of 409 Morton Avenue Rutledge was robbed near President Avenue as she walked home. George Schrivener, formerly with C Frank Williamson in Morton, confessed after cap and straw clue led Chief Sweeney to his Philadelphia residence. Schrivener awaits trial in Media jail with a $100 reward noted by Swarthmore friends.
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Reeney
Nal
Estella Eeves
Morton Avenue
Miss Reeves
Morton
President Avenue
Fred W. Beck
Earby
Miss Saves
Yale Avene
Sweeney
Rutledge
Swarthmore
Chief Sweeney
Brannan
Binoculars and Spyglasses Wanted for Army and Navy
The Assistant Secretary of the Navy Franklin D Roosevelt appeals to Americans to donate binoculars and spyglasses. The Navy seeks 100000 instruments for the war effort and offers $1.00 for each loan returned to the United States Naval Observatory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Navy
Franklin D. Roosevelt
United States Naval Observatory
Newcomers Welcome New Baby at Barnarkorn Residence
Mr and Mrs Wittkorn announce the birth of a son on Nell Avenue. The couple greet the infant with joy, and relatives extend congratulations as the family celebrates the arrival of their child.
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Wittkorn
Barnarkorn
Nell Avenue
Nowlton
Napoleonic ideas still exist in politics debate
A historical exchange features Napoleon claiming disdain for women in politics. Madam de Condorcet responds that in a country where heads fall, people deserve to know the reason, framing a clash over gender roles and public discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon Sai
Madam de Conforcet
Delaware County Prohibition Committee Formed at Wanamaker’s
A Delaware County luncheon launched the Temporary Organization For The Delaware County Ratification Committee on February 19, 1918. Franklin N. Brewer presided as president of the People’s Association, with John W. Ziegler named chairman Ellwood J. Turner appointed field secretary and secretary, and Albert G. Thatcher as treasurer as the group moves to endorse national prohibition and recruit 250 to 300 prominent supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware County
Wanamaker’s Tea Room
Franklin N. Brewer
Moylan
People’s Association of
People’s Association
John W. Ziegler
Lansdowne
Ziegler
Wde
Ellwood J. Turner
Ridley Park
Albert G. Thatcher
Swarthmore
Dr Battin Visits Southern California Exhibit
Benj F Battin of Swarthmore visited the large free public exhibit of Southern California products run by the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce on February 13. He attended lectures and moving pictures as part of the daily program and plans to tour more regional sites before returning home.
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Benj. F. Battin
Swarthmore
Southern California
Los Angeles
Swarthmore Seeks Local Sporting Editor
The Swarthmore News invites a sports editor to regularly cover athletic events. The paper seeks a staffer familiar with sporting terms and capable of adding energy to game reports. Readers are encouraged to respond to help make the local sheet county’s best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swarthmore News
Swarthmore
Surgical Dressing Class Moves to Park Avenue Store
The Surgical Dressing Class formerly meeting at Mrs. J. V. S. Bishop's home will now meet at Postmaster Smith's new store corner Park Avenue and Darmouth Avenue every Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 30 p.m.
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J. V. S. Bishop
Smith
Park Avenue
Dartmouth Avenue
Thrift Stamp Drive Urges Citizens to Support Government
Citizens are urged to buy Thrift Stamps to aid government funding. The appeal highlights nationwide savings and patriotic duty, calling on individuals to participate through purchases at local post offices and schools.
Swarthmore Reserves to Swear In 63 Men at Media Armory
The Swarthmore Reserves held their first drill at Media Armory last Thursday. Next Wednesday evening sixty three men will be sworn in as Co H of the First Infantry Regiment Pennsylvania Reserve Militia with Capt. McCurdy in command.
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Media Armory
Co. H. First Infantry Regiment
Pennsylvania Reserve Militia
Co. H
J. Kirk McCurdy
Skinner
Booth
Co. G
Chester
Swarthmore Reserves
McCurdy
Swarthmore Soldier Boy Sends France News
John W. Bel 17, a Swarthmore College student serving in the Q M C. writes from France. He reports progress and laments not having Swarthmore’s swimming tank, noting you never miss water till the well runs dry.
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John W. Bel
France
Emergency Aid to Meet in Woman's Club Tuesday
Emergency Aid plans a meeting in the Woman's Club on Tuesday morning February 26. If coal shipment has not arrived by then the gathering will move to the Borough Hall Armory.
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Woman’s Club
Borough Hall
Captain Latham Transferred to Richmond Prompting Postponed Lecture
The Red Cross lecture planned for Tuesday February 26 in Borough Hall is postponed due to Capt. Latham’s transfer to Richmond Virginia. A later meeting will be held to raise funds for the wool fund.
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Red Cross
Borough Hall
Capt
Latham
Richmond
Virginia
Important Notice for Swarthmore News Readers
Public notice advises careful writing and fact checking for all announcements. Telephone messages are accepted at sender’s risk, and errors may occur despite newsroom safeguards. The notice emphasizes minimizing mistakes on this local home sheet.
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Swarthmore News
Suffrage Debates Highlight a Political Asset Claims
Republican papers cite a 165 to 33 majority for suffrage in Congress while Democrats report 104 to 102. Democratic outlets stress President Wilson's support as pivotal. The press tone shows woman suffrage as an asset and credit to multiple actors as Senate and state legislatures wait their votes.
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Congress
Wilson
New York
Senate
News Notes From Swarthmore Gossips and Moves
Local notes recount April showers bringing May flowers then snow. Warrens plan to re establish in Dickinson Avenue town. Miss Prichard moves to West Philadelphia. Mrs Bonine rents Blenheim apartment. Emily Seather hosts Anita Carney from Altoona. Hanson family to move to Wildwood Crest.
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Warrens
Dickinson Avenue
Lansdowne
Emily Seather
Harvard Avenue
Anita Carney
Altoona
Samuel P. Hanson
Cornell Avenue
Wildwood Crest
S. P. Felix
Prichard
Park Avenue
Miss Prichard
West Philadelphia
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George Washington
Sherlock Holmes
Peice
Criinal Aly
The
DR. Battin
California
Sporting Editor
Swarthmore College
Richmond, Virginia
J. H. Bonine
Llanerch
Blenheim
Mother's
Elizabeth N. Garrett
Harry C. Bye
Douglas Fairbanks
Ideal Theatre
W. M. Post
Riverview Avenue
Mifflin Town
Post
Pennsylvania Railroad
George W. Bond
Atlantic City
Bond
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