Emmitsburg supports troops in the War to End All Wars by James Rada, Jr. The United States became involved in World War I when Congress declared war on Germany in April 1917. At that point, the war had already been fought in Europe and Africa for nearly three years. The Weekly Chronicle ran editorials supporting…

The First Emmitsburgian to fall in WWI by James Rada, Jr. The United States entered World War I when Congress declared war against Germany in April 1917. At that point, the fighting in Europe had been going on for nearly three years. The Weekly Chronicle ran editorials supporting the U.S.’s involvement, and also began running…

Emmitsburg Editor Tries His Hand in Politics by James Rada, Jr. Sterling Galt purchased the Emmitsburg Chronicle in 1906. He was the fourth owner of the 27-year-old newspaper. Back in those days, small newspapers had few employees. The owner was the publisher and the primary reporter. The debut editorial stated the goal of the newspaper…