Villa Leads Raid Wipes Out Mexican Farm Settlement
Mexican farmers near El Paso faced a brutal assault by Francisco Villa and 150 followers. The siege left over fifty dead including women and children, with farms burned after a defense by local settlers ended in mass execution and a single armed youth slain attempting to seize Villa's gun. Survivors say militia fired back, killing about fifteen attackers as Villa ordered further killings and destruction.
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Texas
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German officers seek Ruhr order permit in Paris talks
Paris reports two German officers pressed Premier Millerand to allow the army to enter the occupied Ruhr to restore order. Allies reportedly plan to grant the permit as Ebert government claims ample forces ready to handle the situation.
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Occupied
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House Leaders Clash Over War Peace Authority
Washington reports marked by sharp divisions between Senate and House Republicans over Congress sworn powers to declare a peace status with Germany. The draft ended war prospects falter amid procedural disputes and political friction.
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Washington
United States
Germany
Congress
Texas Hangs Negro Legally on Public Square
San Augustine Texas authorities executed a man Wednesday after a conviction for the murder of farmer John Kennedy. The hanging occurred on the public square following legal proceedings and appeals.
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Texas
San Augustine
Eastertide in the Holy City and its ceremonies
In Jerusalem the Easter festival centers on Holy Week rites at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Pilgrims from Arabs to Americans fill alleys for the Washing of the Feet, Holy Fire, and Easter Mass. Chimes, bells, and the universal joy reflect a world awakening to He is Risen.
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Church of the Holy Sepulcher
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Hebron
Three Words Tell Story Of Easter
The article reflects on Easter as a world wide Christian observance, noting that three words “He is risen” convey the core message of redemption and faith. It discusses historical shifts from early heathen greetings to Christian practice and the fading of the Easter kiss, while praising Easter’s spiritual significance.
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Eagter
Spring's Glorious Message
A devotional piece on spring as a symbol of spiritual life. It contrasts spontaneous growth with artificial imitation and urges readers to let life flourish within, aligning with the promise that Jesus came to bring abundant life.
Fragrant Bells of Easter
Fragrant bells of Easter ring at dawn through garden beds and woodland. The poem speaks of life after winter, peace, and the lingering memory of war, inviting reflection on renewal and divine peace.
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Mosay
The Eastern House Hunt Mystery in The Cyclone Belt
A fragmented Washington style cartoonish excerpt hints at misdirected house hunting on the Eastern problem, a postman joke about mail for Pete, and a dead friend in a morbid quip about hell and purgatory. The tone recalls The Boston Transcript and The American Legion Weekly.
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Kansas
Boston Transcript
Do Not Get Careless With Your Blood Supply
Public service notice urges careful handling of blood supply to prevent shortages and contamination risks during collection storage and transport across hospitals and clinics. Authorities emphasize donor accuracy, proper labeling, and adherence to safety protocols.
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Tonella
Editor Corrects Political Reporting In Meeting Account
A editor scolds a reporter for unjournalistic language in a report on a political meeting. He insists the piece misrepresents who spoke and the stance of the meeting, urging precise attribution of statements and positions.
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William Blank
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Tiob
London Ansewers
Common Ancestor to Blame and Adam's Apple Fact
The piece discusses how Adam’s apple and human ancestry connect to the biblical Garden of Eden. It notes the throat protrusion as a supposed hereditary trait and cites Chicago Journal as mentioning ancestral lineage. The tone reflects a light explanatory style about origins and common beliefs.
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Adam
Garden of Eden
Paradise
Fortune tellers and prophecies in everyday talk
The dialogue explores fortune tellers as a lucrative but natural business. It notes the social ease of pleasing others mirrors the speaker’s own popularity as a child, suggesting a clever, reflective take on personality and perception.
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Dix
Boston Transcript
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