For their history of the services rendered to the public by the American press during the preceding year. (1918 was the only year in which this particular award was given.)

For series of articles exposing abuses in and leading to the reform of the New Jersey State Prison.

For its public service in publishing in full so many official reports, documents and speeches by European statesmen relating to the progress and conduct of the war.

This award was made possible by a special grant from The Poetry Society.

For the editorial article, "Vae Victis!" and the editorial, "War Has Its Compensation."