The last days of the bloody fifth

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Events which took place in Philadelphia, PA, in 1917, involving the beating of a City Council candidate and the death of a policeman are described, with focus on the corruption and scandal surrounding the Republican party in the city at that time.

author: Petter, Maximillian
Political activity, Police, Police officers, Republican Party (United States)

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Ciao, bella vista!

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South Philadelphia's 'Little Italy' section holds its annual Bella Vista Festa. The article discusses the festival and the history of the region of the city.

author: Glatzer, Randi
Pennsylvania, Demographic aspects, Rites, ceremonies and celebrations, Italian Americans

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The last dance

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Reminiscences of Main Line society and social life in the 1940s and 1950s are presented.

author: Grace, Nancy

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subjects list: History, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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