Sam Houston Master Diplomat and Texas Annexation Power
A sweeping naval and political portrait outlines Sam Houston as the master diplomat who secured Texas annexation by outmaneuvering European powers and shifting U.S. policy. It traces the rise of Texas independence, Jackson and Van Buren politics, and Tyler's administration culminating in annexation. It also touches on later civic issues, weather notes, and political commentary.
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Sam
Republic
United States
Old Hickory
Texas
Jackson
van Buren
Tyler
Houston
Europe
France
Great Britain
Mexico
Pacific
New Republic
James K. Polk
Congress
England
Union
House
Oklahoma
Jim McClintic
David
Solomon
Jesus
Galilee
Paul
Greece
Rome
Universal Brotherhood
No Imperialism defended in Tulsa World column
The piece argues that American imperialism faded after decades of expansion from the Philippines to Cuba and Hawaii. It notes sugar interests and tariff policy influenced independence moves, cites Marine interventions, and contends the policy is dying through gradual relinquishment and lack of formal abandonment.
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Tulsa World
Cuba
Philippines
United States
McKinley
Roosevelt
Haiti
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Virgin Islands
Philippine Islands
Congress
The Bishop Urges Moral Force From Churchgoers
A Shawnee sermon by Bishop Paul B. Kern argues churches and religious conviction form a moral force to reform society and curb anti social movements. He warns law alone cannot curb human greed and urges firm religious convictions to inspire right conduct.
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Durant Democrat
First Methodist
Paul B. Kern
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