Senator Vest Opposes Woman Suffrage in Fiery Speech
The article recalls former Senator West of Missouri denouncing woman suffrage in a passionate Senate chamber address. He extols the home and domestic sphere, arguing to keep political rights from women and preserve male leadership, preferring women as wives and mothers above public office. He warns against emotional suffrage and urges logic over feeling in public affairs.
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West
Missouri
Senate
National Congress
Oil and gas riches drive Texas politics and jobs
An eminent geologist notes vast undeveloped oil and gas in Electra Brownwood San Angelo Coleman Ballinger Paint Rock shaping Texas. The Star Telegram argues political rhetoric comes before pay rolls, as fuel from resources promises jobs for small industries.
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Electra
Brownwood
San Angelo
Coleman
Ballinger
Paint Rock
Texas
Fort Worth
Message from New York gunman sparks debate on crime and law
A New York gunman jailed for Monday sends a warning to former companions that they cannot beat the game. Analysts compare his stance to the Panama Canal and North Pole feats, noting the irony as misidentification of Admiral Peary is revealed.
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New York
Admiral Perry
Panama Canal
North Pole
Fort Worth
Local Gossip Blames Laziness for Gardenless Woes
A reader dismisses a tale about a phone removal over a farmer's wife and eggs. The writer suspects it is a Sprung rumor spread by someone lazy who neglects home vegetable growing in favor of market produce.
Push for Dirt Road to A & M College Gains Urgency
Citizens urge completion of a dirt road to the A and M College, stressing its necessity and calling for action. Local officials hear the plea and promise review of plans and funding options.
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A. & M. College
Little Faith in Ollie
Ollie James denounces sacrificing factory hands for oil gold zinc or Mexican wealth. He spoke in Paterson asserting no life is worth such wealth and quipped that if listeners believed him the crowd would look the oddest he ever saw.
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Ollie James
Mexico
Paterson
Ollie
Houston Post
Cone heads to office to ease sorrow in Washington
A quoted note from Bailey in the Houston Post extols Cone as heading to Washington fast. The line suggests his move will cut the world’s sorrow by at least 62 percent, celebrating the return to work with cheerful certainty.
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Washington
Cone
Bailey
Houston Post
Rapid gains in Brazos County rural schools praised
The rural schools of Brazos County show rapid improvement with longer terms of eight or nine months. Under Superintendent Parker the teaching staff is greatly enhanced, employing only good teachers and yielding highly gratifying results.
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Brazos County
Parker
Betting on elections sparks law questions in East Texas paper
Brother Carnes of the East Texas Register weighs Ball's lead versus Ferguson or other contenders and notes, A man would run no risk at all to bet on 50,000, while The Eagle questions whether betting on an election is legal and whether such wagers could invite arrest.
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Brother Carnes
The
East Texas Register
Ball
Ferguson
Eagle
Underwood as Opposition Leader Wins Alabama Senate Seat
Despite being labeled a reactionary by self-styled progressives for opposing the Panama tolls repeal, George B. Underwood’s sweeping victory in Alabama for the United States Senate shows strong home-state support.
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Underwood
Panama
Villa and Carranza Protest Deportation Threat
The Span yards at Torreon face deportation amid U S protest. Washington pledges to extend the same protections as for Americans, asking if the protest will be upheld or if another humiliation will follow.
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Villa
Carranza
Torreon
United States
Venice Consul Recedes In Gondola Serenade
B H Carroll Jr United States Consul Venice is depicted in a vivid scene as he reclines in a gondola at eventide singing a roundelay amid silvery waters.
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B. H. Carroll Jr
United States
Venice
Heaven
Washington Herald and Bailey clash over cotton and cinema
The Washington Herald notes Texas residents who never saw a moving picture show while Bailey of the Post retorts that Washingtonians have never seen a bale of cotton. The remark is framed as a playful exchange likely to keep the Herald engaged.
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Washington Herald
Texas
Bailey
The
Post
Washington
Herald
Politician Accused of Using Office for Campaign Gain
The Brenham Banner Press suggests the politician is nearly using his official position strictly for campaign purposes, accusing him of prioritizing nest feathering over public duties.
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Brenham Banner Press
Fort Worth columnist on advising others to church
Claude Callan of the Fort Worth Star Telegram opines that many men feel they have fulfilled their Christian duty simply by urging someone to attend church.
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Claude Callan
The
Fort Worth
Rumors Link Colquitt to Muddy Texas Politics
Whispers claim Governor Colquitt is blamed for the current muddy political climate in Texas and suggest a potential third term announcement may be imminent.
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Colquitt
Texas
New Orleans Braces for Roar as Expo Loss Hits Sugar Trade
The phrase warns that New Orleans faces upheaval after Panama expo defeat, free sugar policy, and a blank in the regional reserve bank drawing, signaling economic and regional tension for the port city.
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Regional Reserve Bank
New Orleans
Secrets of Sex Knowledge Book Ad 1920s
An advertisement for a sex education book by Winfield Scott Hall promotes comprehensive guidance on sex matters for marriage happiness and social issues. It targets nurses teachers doctors lawyers preachers and others, and notes favorable press quotes. Priced at $1.00 plus 10 cents postage from Miami Publishing Company Dayton Ohio.
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Winfield Scott Hall
Leipzig
Chicago Tribune
Philadelphia Press
Philadelphia Ledger
New York World
Miami Publishing
Dayton
Ohio
District Attorney Richard G. Maury Dies in Car Crash
Richard G. Maury Harris County district attorney died after his car hit a steer on a Dickinson to La Marque highway. The vehicle skidded 60 feet, rolled over, caught fire, and exploded the gas tank. An inquest was held and life was declared extinct at the scene.
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Richard G. Maury
Harris County
Houston
Dickinson
la Marque
Woods
W. A. Hadley
Justice of the Peace
J. S. Scott
Galveston County
Westheimer
Frank J. Morrow
Twenty-seventh Infantry
Texas City
Mr. Maury
Morrow
Hadley
A. R. Hamblen
Galveston
Houston Police Department
Maury
Houston Post
Bill Luther Nine Defeated In Eye Opening Baseball Score
Two young gentlemen brought in a ball game report from The Eagle about the Bill Luther nine losing to the Smetana nine by 144 to 1. The office did not witness the game but notes the score as the contest’s result.
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Eagle
Bill Luther
Smetana
the Eagle
To Prevent Blood Poisoning With Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Ointment
A historical ad touts Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil as a surgical dressing that relieves pain and heals simultaneously. The tiny ad notes a price of 1.00.
Divorces Granted in March Term of District Court
A list of divorces granted during the March term includes Albert Holland and Arena Holland, Della Biggins and Nathanel Biggins, Mary Jackson and Joseph Jackson, Rosella Adams and Lucius Adams, Eli Green and Silver Green, Lillie Crawford and Will Crawford, Giles Steptoe and Pearl Steptoe, Alcena Millican and Dan Millican, Julius Fair and Susie Fair, Ora Walker and Myrtle Walker, Sam Cotropia and Rend Cotropia, Gaines Randle and Mary Randle, Square Davis and Sarah Davis, Julia Jones and Willie Jones, Sam Penson and Lou Penson, Pearl Jones and Mitchell Jones, Mattie White and Elmo White, Lillie Dorsey and Niger Dorsey, Ed Nash Jr. and Rosie Nash, Henry Graves and Mary Graves, Lavenia Tyler and Lena Tyler, Bob Cavitt and Susie Cavitt, Alice Reeves and Lee Reeves, Monroe Evans and Florence Evans, Ada Brown and Silas Brown, Sam Toliver and Amelia Toliver, Clay Burroughs and Emma Burroughs, Leanna Leroe and Jeff Leroe, Fanny Allen and Sandy Allen, Reuben Ellis and Carrie Ellis, Matilda Smith and Willie Smith.
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District Court
Albert Holland
Arena Holland
Della Biggins
Nathanel Biggins
Mary Jackson
Joseph Jackson
Rosella Adams
Lucius Adams
Eli Green
Silver Green
Lillie Crawford
Will Crawford
Giles Steptoe
Pearl Steptoe
Alcena Millican
Dan
Millican
Julius Fair
Susie Fair
Ora Walker
Myrtle Walker
Sam Cotropia
Rend
Lee Reeves
Monroe Evans
Florence Evans
Ada Brown
Silas Brown
Sam Toliver
Amelia Toliver
Clay Burroughs
Emma _ Burroughs
Leanna Leroe
Jeff Leroe
Fanny Allen
Sandy Allen
Reuben Ellis
Carrie Ellis
Matilda Smith
Willie Smith
W Wipprecht seeks renomination for Brazos County tax collector
W Wipprecht announces his candidacy for renomination in the July primary. He is an incumbent tax collector of Brazos County and a well known local leader noted for energy, public service, and support of A and M College. The Eagle endorses his bid before Democratic voters.
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W. Wipprecht
Brazos County
Wipprecht
Bryan
A. & M. College
Eagle
Free Evelyn Thaw Bracelet With Spearmint Gum Offer
American Sales Company promotes a sensational bargain for society women in New York and other cities. Send 50 cents for a box of Spearmint Gum and receive free the Evelyn Thaw bracelet and Tango necklace, while supplies last, with a two orders per party limit.
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New York
Evelyn Thaw
Dayton
Ohio
Free six Cuban Pattern spoons with LA RITA chocolates
Purity Candy Company offers a dollar purchase to receive a full size box of LA RITA Chocolates postpaid. Send $1 and the names of five candy lovers to Box 91 Middleton Ohio to obtain six “Cuban Pattern” Extra Crown Brand silver tea spoons free with the chocolates.
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Purity Candy Company
U S Battleships Move Toward Tampico For Flag Salute
Atlantic fleet ships at Hampton Roads were ordered to Tampico to back Admiral Mayo in demanding a salute to the American flag from the federal forces at Tampico. The transport Hancock with 800 marines was sent from New Orleans, while Washington officials gauge Huerta's position and readiness to enforce or revise the salute demand.
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Tampico
Amiral Mayo
Ameri
Washington
Mayo
Hampton Roads
South Carolina
Associated Press
Hancock
New Orleans
Huerta
Maas
Compress Elects Officers and Directors
At a meeting of Bryan Cotton Compress Company stockholders yesterday the following directors and officers were re-elected for the ensuing year. Directors include Dr. J. W. Howell H. O. Boatwright A. W. Wilkerson J. K. Parker J. E. Butler R. S. Webb and W. Wipprecht. Officers are Dr. J. W. Howell president John K. Parker vice president J. E. Butler vice president A. W. Wilkerson secretary H. C. Robinson treasurer and W. Wipprecht manager.
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Bryan Cotton Compress Company
J. W. Howell
H. O
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Middleton, Ohio
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Lind
Navy
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College Station
WM. Sim
France
Ft. Worth
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