Navy Inadequacy Cited By Rear Admiral Fiske
Rear Admiral Fiske warned that U S naval strength is insufficient to withstand a major power attack. He outlined a dire inventory including few dreadnoughts, no battle cruisers, minimal aircraft, two mine depot ships, limited aeronautical capability, and a scattered submarine force, plus an inadequate merchant fleet and no trained reserves or general staff to coordinate defense.
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Fiske
United States Navy
Atlantic
Pacific
Panama
Hawaii
Philippines
United States Mexico policy urged by Wilson note
The piece discusses President Wilson's stance on Mexico amid turmoil and famine, urging U S moral support to aid relief and a pathway to a constitutional government. It notes regional reactions in Texas politics, including Governor Bryan and the College Station dispute, over a $100,000 appropriation and possible gubernatorial veto.
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United States
Mexico
Red Cross
Wilson
Mexico City
Error in appropriation bill shocks Texas college town
The Galveston News notes a misprint in the educational appropriation bill. An auditorium project for the Agricultural and Mechanical College shows $1,000,000 due to a typist's error, though the Legislature intended $100,000. The Governor faces a choice on correcting the amount and allocating state funds.
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Agricultural and Mechanical College
Stenograder
Little Things Count In Texas Road Savings
A Texas agriculture bulletin shows small road leaks cost farmers 97 cents per bale to market cotton, with California’s better roads saving 70 cents per bale. If Texas matched California roads, state farmers could have saved 4 million dollars in cotton marketing last year.
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Eeast
Texas Register
Texas
United States Department of Agriculture
California
Let Them Be Divorced A&M and UT: State Split Debate
The Corsicana Sun and Waco Times-Herald weigh in on an amendment to divorce the A and M College from the State University. Proponents call it an educational measure free of commercial interests. Critics favor separate fields for each institution and reallocate agricultural duties from the State Department of Agriculture to A and M.
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The
Corsicana Sun
A. & M. College
State University
R. T. Milner
U. Lof T
State Department of Agriculture
Waco Times-Herald
Government ship to move refugees from Galveston to Vera Cruz
The Washington government is sending another army transport from Galveston to Vera Cruz to bring refugees home. The piece notes the process has repeated many times with few refugees accepting the offer and argues for a final definitive departure.
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Washington
Galveston
Vera Cruz
Faith and Works Question Divides The Sons of Rest
A terse statement argues that merely professing belief fails to meet scriptural standards. It asserts that genuine faith is proven through deeds, and implies a contention with the Sons of Rest over proper interpretation.
War Zone on Public Roadway Sparks Questions of Rights
In a feud between two neighbors a piece of public highway is declared a war zone with dynamite mines and armed guards. The piece alleges unlawful travel and asserts rights to the seas as open routes for nations, contrasting with Kaiser claims of control and limits. The text argues nations have no right to restrict free travel by sea and rejects any proxy or aggressive enforcement.
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Germany
East Texas Register
God
House Joint Resolution 34 Divorcement of A. and M. College
The Athens Review publishes House joint resolution No. 34 in full to explain a constitutional amendment to be voted on July 24 with five others. It proposes divorcement of the A. and M. College from the State University. The paper says the public is largely in favor and notes the proposal could affect prosperity and life of the college.
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A. & M. College
State University
Athens Review
Germany delays Lusitania talks by claiming fixed facts
The note claimed a desire to negotiate with the United States over Lusitania and its sinking yet justified the move by stating undoubted facts. The writer notes indubitably means fixed and argues Germany cannot negotiate on facts it asserts as true, implying Germany may have closed the case and sealed it.
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United States
Germany
Huerta Criticized Over US Interference Remarks
The former Mexican dictator Victoriano Huerta, then in New York, issued a statement reacting to President Wil son’s note to factions in Mexico. The note suggests US meddling and a veiled warning that Mexico will not tolerate interference. The piece mocks Huerta’s stance and urges him to be cheerful, noting the American public’s temperament toward his actions.
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Huerta
Mexico
United States
New York
Wilson
Huerts
America
Victoriano Huerta
Hailstones Cause Deaths and Damage Across Texas Counties
Reported hailstones weighing three pounds and eight to ten inches in circumference struck Bandera and Medina counties Monday morning. Calves and hogs were killed and many cattle injured as nature displayed its power. The Houston Post notes the weather’s dual role in destruction and providence through seasons. The remark about an escaped Zeppelin adds a dramatic outside observation.
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Bandera
Medina
Texas
Houston Post
A Bit of Interesting Political History
A letter from J W Bailey questions a Waco Times Herald quote about Andrew Johnson becoming a Senator after his presidency. The writer notes Johnson was elected Senator from Tennessee but never took the oath, while observers recall Johnson delivering a Senate speech. State Topics reflects on Johnson’s relations with the South and era politics.
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Jeff McLemore
Houston
Texas
Waco Times-Herald
Robinson
Andrew Johnson
Lincoln
Johnson
Tennessee
J. W. Bailey
Washington
Bailey
United States
Senate
Grant
South
Brazos County Bonds Bids Rejected As Too Low
At the opening of bids for 400000 Brazos County good roads bonds all bids were too low and rejected by the court and committee. No delay in process occurs as other bids will be sought and work will proceed until bonds are sold and road project completed with strong local support.
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Brazos County
John Jacob Astor’s Expensive Birth Echoes Titan Loss
The piece notes the newborn John Jacob Astor costs thirty thousand dollars yearly to raise, tied to his father’s Titan disaster. It speculates he may become a record-setting spender as he grows and matures into a self starter.
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Tittle
John Jacob Astor
Titanis
Prosperity Through Crop Prices and Manufacturing Revival
The speaker advocates prosperity via abundant crops and crop prices that fund full employment. He argues good harvests plus fair prices will enable idle mills and shops to restart, rotating commerce and restoring national well being.
Germany Admits Gulflight Torpedoing Was A Mistake
Official statement from Germany concedes the Gulflight torpedoing was a mistake. The remark underscores a perceived disregard for neutral rights and the value of human life, implying harsher judgment if concerns were taken seriously.
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Germany
Creamery milk market offers farmers ready money incentive
The notice asks if farmers will seize a new creamery and market for every pound of cream. It questions whether they will build Jersey herds and shift from cotton to take advantage of the opportunity for ready money.
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Bryan
Jersey
Clark backs Wilson in crisis trust expressed by Champ Clark
Speaker Champ Clark voiced a patriotic stance urging trust in President Wilson to act properly for the country amid the present crisis. The remark frames Clark as echoing loyal American sentiment and support for the administration.
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Champ Clark
Wilson
Harvester 1914 profits rise then hit by war crop losses
The Harvester combine for 1914 reported profits of 11 725 825 but the annual stockholders report notes war and foreign crop failures reduced earnings, creating a sizable hole in profits.
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Harvester Combine
Brazos County Farm Canner Initiative Promoted
Farmers in Brazos County are urged to equip every farm with a home canner. The small expense promises significant savings in family living costs.
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Brazos County
Opposed to Sun day Labor
A note on opposition to Sunday labor highlighting dissent among workers and groups. The fragment suggests debate over weekend work policies and its social or political implications within the community. No further details are available in the readable text.
Let Us Grow Our Daily Bread In East Texas
Farmers urge a local flour mill to enable wheat to be turned into flour and boost prosperity. The editor recalls antebellum diversification and notes a Bryan flour mill now serves Brazos County, enabling farmers to be more independent and self supporting.
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Register
East Texas Register
Texas
San Jacinto County
Col. R. T. Milner
Wenderson
Rusk County
Col. Milner
East
North Texas
Brazos
Bryan
Lawler
East Texas Legislator Said to Receive Wife Poem
An East Texas legislator reportedly received a wife’s poem just before adjournment. The verse urges him home from the capital and cites wifely pleas about flirtation, with a note that names should not be mentioned. The poem was shown to a brother member for State Topics with intent it help wives in future legislatures.
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East Texas
Col and Mrs Roosevelt Sail Southern Waters
Col Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt are seen cruising in southern waters aboard a private vessel. The sighting notes their presence off a coastal area with speculation about future public engagements.
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Col
Mrs. Roosevelt
Board of Equalization hears property assessment complaints
A called meeting of the Commissioners' Court as the County Board of Equalization convened this morning led by County Judge J. T. Maloney with full attendance. The session runs three days to hear owner objections to assessments.
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Commissioners’ Court
County Board of Equalization
J. T. Maloney
Conlee and Locke Tie The Knot In Bryan Wedding
Jesse Conlee and Florence Locke of Bryan married at 3 pm yesterday in the bride’s home with Rev M E Weaver officiating. The couple, supported by family and close friends, begins a life of happiness and service. they reside at Stevenson cottage on North Wheelock street.
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Brya
Jesse Conlee
Florence Locke
Bryan
A. L. Locke
M. E. Weaver
First Baptist Church
Jno. D. Conlee
Hardy Newton
Mrs. Conlee
Stevenson
North Wheelock Street
Wheelock Defeats Bryan In Sloppy 21 to 8 Showdown
Wheelock traveled to Bryan by auto and routed the Bryan team 21 to 8 on Allen Academy grounds. Bryan committed numerous errors, while Wheelock, though not star studded, dominated most facets of the game. Notable names include Strickland Braswell at short and Wade Cox as umpire, with Ed Martin acting as scorekeeper.
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Wheelock
Bryan
Allen Academy
Birthday anniversaries of notable figures
Albert S. Burleson postmaster general born in San Marcos Texas 52 years ago today. Malcolm R. Patterson former Tennessee governor and temperance lecturer born in Somerville Alabama 54 years ago today. Andrew O Connor sculptor born Worcester Massachusetts 41 years ago today. Rt Rev Joseph H Johnson Episcopal bishop of Los Angeles born Schenectady New York 68 years ago today. Robert Crosses congressman from Ohio born Scotland 41 years ago today. Hub Perdue St Louis pitcher born Gallatin Tennessee 29 years ago today.
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Albert S. Burleson
United States
San Marcos
Texas
Malcolm R. Patterson
Tennessee
Somerville
Ala
Andrew O'Connor
Worcester
Mass
Joseph H. Johnson
Los Angeles
Schenectaday
N. Y
Robert Crosses
Congress
Twenty-first
Ohio
Scotland
Hub Perdue
St. Louis
Gallatin
Tenn
City Completes First Light Series for Mist Town
City Electrician Smith reports completion of about sixty new street lights installed across the east and west sides. All are burning except three or four, with plans to add more once materials arrive.
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City
Smith
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Etre
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