War talk and local notes echo through Texas papers
The Gibson bill and John Paul Jones reference frame a debate on resolve. Chief ae Brown dies, reducing Texas legal talent. Waco Times-Herald warns Americans to dread militarism. Nebraskan damages are seen as accident amid danger near British shores. Marlin keeps Sunday lid tight, with many rural Texans retreating north of the railroad. European war status remains largely unchanged from last week.
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Marlin
Waco
Jones County Tax Roll Highlights Delinquents
The Stanford Leader reports ten pages of delinquent taxes, illustrating a substantial unpaid list. The tax collector gains insight into readership and revenue patterns from the extensive roll, reflecting local financial distress.
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Stanford Leader
Leader
Jones County
Lusitania Sinking Said To Spark Jubilation In Germany
The Temple Telegram notes jubilation in Hell and Germany at the Lusitania sinking and suggests no news reached America from the other place. It implies the event provoked a “hot time” for Germany as well.
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Hell
Germany
Lusitania
Fight to a finish for U.S. Senate race described
The Hamilton Herald notes a likely extended contest between Oscar Colquitt and Samuel Brooks for the United States Senate. It adds there are other candidates in the race who may stay, arguing against early eliminations.
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Hamilton Herald
Oscar Colquitt
Samuel Brooks
United States Senate
Brother Boynton
Belton Journal quote questions a harsh remark on funerals
The Belton Journal cites a remark about needing a few first class funerals and questions whether the speaker went too far. It suggests if he stopped in Belton he had not gone far enough and hints at a broader crossing toward the Rio Grande.
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Belton Journal
Belton
Rio Grande
Sunday Run Ban Contrasted With Lax Enforcement
The piece argues that prohibitions on Sunday activities are not uniformly enforced, noting that enforcement relies on public mood. It claims laws vary by public sentiment and asserts such discretionary enforcement has existed throughout history and will continue.
Joe Bailey Declines Candidacy Opens Field For Voters
The U S political scene shifts as Joe Bailey states he will not run for office. Other strong contenders remain, presenting voters with clear choices. Citizens are urged to vote with judgment and reason for the common good rather than prejudice.
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Joe Bailey
United States
Rangers Killers Incident Near Valentine Reported
A historical brief states two rangers were killed near Valentine on May 25 by Mexican thieves across the Rio Grande in retaliation for earlier ranger deaths. The account argues this confirms the dangers rangers face and frames the event as a continued cycle of violence in the border region.
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Valentine
Rio Grande
Dayer
Renger
Sinking of Lusitania Reflections Spark Later Appeals
Column notes lingering questions about the Lusitania disaster and the ongoing debate over its ramifications. It hints at later appeals and unresolved issues amid editorials.
Jitneys and Street Cars Stir Texas Political Factions
The Texas voting strength of street car workers nears 26 000 and jitney drivers around 28 000 may influence party divisions. The Corsicana Sun counsels calm while newspapers note shifting Democratic factions and publicizing sanitation issues in San Marcos via the Times-Herald.
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Timates
Texas
the Tribune
Democratic Party
Prohibition Democrate
Apti Democrats
Progressive Democrats
Socialist Democrats
Street Car Democraty
German Editors Respond to Lusitania Affair Opinion
Readers in German communities express mixed feelings about the Lusitania incident. Some editors maintain pride in America while discussing German sentiment and editorial perspectives across language boundaries.
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Germany
America
Lusitania
Prohibition Claims Challenged by Texas and Kansas Data
A Texas WCTU report criticizes Mrs Curtis for skewed statistics on insanity crime and prison populations. It cites U S census figures comparing Texas and Kansas 1910 to dispute alleged benefits of prohibition. Advocates urge licensed regulation as the proper temperance approach.
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Nannie Webb
Texas
Curtis
United States
Kansas State Board of Control
Kansas
Avalon
Alvarado Man Suffered Long From Digestive Ailments
Alvarado Texas man endured prolonged digestive derangements and severe colic attacks. The report notes persistent illness and references his liver condition as part of the health struggles described in the article.
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T. A
Alvarado
Texas
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