Faith and democracy vs materialism in modern America
The essay argues a shift from materialism to faith and brotherhood, noting Revivals, humanitarian laws, and President Wilson's service stance in Mexico. It cites Tampico and Saltillo developments as precursors to Huerta's possible drastic moves and looming political shifts in the United States.
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Mexico
Tampico
San Luis Potosi
Saltillo
Huerta
United States
Kansas City Kennel Club Show Opens Under AKC Sanction
The Kansas City Kennel Club prepares a three day dog show in Kansas City Missouri starting May 16. The event, under the American Kennel Club, features a police dog class with many entries from fanciers who recently imported the breed to the city.
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Kansas City
Appeals Court to Hear Westmore Houlihan Bernhardt Rehearing
Chicago May 16 United Circuit Court of Appeals hears arguments on petition for rehearing of the dynamite conspiracy trials defendants Olaf A. Westmore Richard H. Houlihan and William Bernhardt labor leaders convicted in Indianapolis All defendants ordered to appear in court today.
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Chicago
United Circuit Court of Appeals
Olaf A. Westmore
Richard H. Houlihan
William Bernhardt
Indianapolis
Oil Tanks Explode at Standard Oil Plant in Middletown
Fire at the Standard Oil Company plant near Unionville, Middletown, N Y, caused a tank holding 30 000 barrels of oil to explode. The blaze spread to two other tanks as firemen and employees fought to prevent further damage. Cause of the explosion is undetermined.
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Middletown
N. Y
Standard Oil Company
Unionville
Correspondent Missing in Mexico City Arrests
Vera Cruz May 16 Arthur K Sutton Washington Post correspondent arrived after eight days as a prisoner following arrest in Mexico City No trace found yet of Edward Depew Foster International News Service correspondent arrested May 6.
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Vera Cruz
Arthur K. Sutton
Washington Post
Mexico City
Edward Depew Foster
International News Service
National-Standard Ice Cream Promises Clean Guarantee
A bold claim assures customers that NATIONAL-STANDARD ICE CREAM is not sold on the streets and is guaranteed clean to the consumer, highlighting a sincerity pledge behind the product.
Timely Topics Editorial Sparks a Weathered War Talk
A collection of 1910s era notes on war clouds and political figures. Mentions Tampico road manhunt, Carranza and Liberta moves, US oil protection, Victorian diplomatic chatter, British Pacific plans, and arbitration talks. Also notes on New Haven violence, Roosevelt, Bryan, and a police pursuit.
Birthday Honors Philip D Armour Pioneer of Milwaukee Trade
Philip D Armour born May 16 1882 in Stockbridge New York is remembered for integrity common sense and courage. He joined a California gold party on foot then settled in Milwaukee becoming a grocery and commission partner later expanding into wheat and pork packing to help form a major firm.
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Philip D. Armour
Stockbridge
N. Y
California
West
Milwaukee
Washington Jay 16-Tomorrow Peace Day Observance
The Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America designates Tomorrow as Peace Day. Ministers nationwide will offer prayers for peace and the mediation committee. Sermons on peace and arbitration will be delivered in all cities. Ministers advocate a third general peace conference at The Hague. Tomorrow aligns with the Hague Peace tribunal anniversary of 1399.
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Jay
Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America
United States
Mediation Committee
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the Hague
New Jersey Tennis Club Leader Urges Go to Church Campaign
In northern New Jersey a Go to Church movement draws thirty seven churches from Ridgefield to Chester. Pastor Cooper of Cresskill Congregational Church gains record attendance through a tennis influenced sermon while Jack Young, tennis club president, demands members attend services with boiling shirts ready. The call: Go to Church next Sunday and every Sunday.
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Ridgefield
Chester
Cooper
Cresskill
Jack Young
Tennis Club
Choral Society
New York Weathered by Politics and Labor Strife
In New York the Glynn name draws fire amid Becker trial talk as opponents seek political gain. The I W W threatens a state wide walkout in sympathy with Colorado miners. Roosevelt heads toward fall campaigning after a South American hunt. Gypsy moth damage grows in Westchester and Long Island. Dr Katherine M Davis fights graft charges amid Tombs reforms.
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Becker
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Mitchell
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Herman Rosenthal
Floating Exposition Arrives in New York Harbor
A first of its kind floating exposition of Austrian and Hungarian industrial and artistic goods, including iron brass steel products musical instruments lace sculptures and art works, was brought today aboard the Kaiser Franz Joseph I. The exhibit will stay at sea and invitations go to major importing firms in New York and other commercial centers.
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New York
The Fire Re gained Greek pageant drama set for evening
Washington May 16 reports the charity event The Fire Re gained with about 1500 in the cast and 2000 pigeons for an ordeal. Livestock includes a sheep herd three bulls and nine horses. A special box is for President Wilson. Also Chicago May 16 describes a fatal auto crash near Chicago Heights killing Mrs. Geo Post and injuring three others.
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Geo. Post
Chicago Heights
Otto Yeager
Spring Chicken on Toast at Washington Lunch Room
An advertisement announces Spring Chicken served on toast at the Washington Lunch Room. The item appears as a simple menu note noting a daily lunch option and price.
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Washington
Ady
American Dancers in Paris Demonstrate Popular Dances
A group from the United States begins demonstrations at the Hotel Majestic in Paris tonight. They will perform the tango one step and hesitation waltz for Europeans, aiming to stay abroad through the summer and visit Paris London and French coast resorts. Members include Mrs Newton Adams and Mrs D Evelyn along with Miss Francis Downing and Messrs Potter Foser Vibert and Lounsberry.
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Panis
London
France
Shriners Invite Californians to Imperial Council and Fair
More than two hundred Nobles of the Mystic Shrine from California visit Houston after attending the Imperial Council in Atlanta. They travel toward their Pacific Oasis on the way to California and aim to secure San Francisco’s 1915 Imperial Council session and invite all to the California Fair.
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Imperial Council of the Mystic Shrine
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War Secretary Denies Extra Troops to Vera Cruz
Secretary of War Garrison denied rumors of additional troops being sent to General Funston at Vera Cruz. He said transports leaving New York and other Atlantic ports for Galveston and Vera Cruz carry only supplies, mainly food for soldiers at these locations.
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A Bit of Everything for The Press Readers
A humorous fragment collection with quips on politics gender and daily life. Observations include marriage humor, shopping contrasts, and social commentary reflecting early 20th century tone and audience. Notable lines poke at Panama neutrality and wartime mood while lampooning couple dynamics and public discourse.
Editor Sayings and Royal Visit Highlight News Roundup
A compact round of editorials quotes contrasts Roosevelt remarks and Mexican affairs with labor issues in New York and Colorado. Royalty signals Duke of Connaught visits Gale Galt Ontario May 16 with tributes and ceremonies noted as a historic stop in Western Ontario.
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Duke of Connaught
Ontario
Lord
Lady Dufferin
May History Events Highlight U S Naval Victory
Key items include the 1811 capture of the British ship Little Belt by the USS President, 1879 New York Assembly lowering legal interest to 6 percent, 1898 creation of the Pacific military department with General Meritt, 1900 Boer delegates arriving in New York, and 1905 Cabinet feuding with Taft over canal material purchases.
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Rogers
New York Assembly
Military Department of the Pacific
Philipines
General Meritt
New York
Taft
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