Journalism education vs practical naval work debate
The piece argues the School of Journalism at the University of Texas trains better English and theory than hands-on practice, compares outputs to law and medicine, warns against overvaluing either theory or practice, notes varied career paths, and cites the influence of graduates in journalism and industry. The broader text also discusses land speculation hindering public works, Houston waterways, and wartime tactics observations.
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School of Journalism
University of Texas
Law School
Real estate hold up stalls Houston Ship Channel progress
Houston faces delay as land speculators constrict dock development after the Ship Channel near completion. Officials warn the port may never become deep water while wharf facilities remain idle and traffic fails to meet project costs. An alternative Jamaica Bay plan for New York ports is cited as a parallel solution.
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Jamaica Bay
Galveston
Texas
Houston
New York
Brooklyn
Obregon Advances With 40000 Men Against Villa
Reported changes in force sizes show Obregon now leading about 40000 troops pursuing Villa’s forces. The Carranza soldiers are described as rising quickly, like mushrooms, to meet the threat. Around 5000 foreigners, about half American, were offered transport from Tampico Locks with only 800 accepting.
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Obregon
Villa
Carranza
Tampico Locks
German Reported Success in France Mineral Operations
German forces announce successful mining operations in France and note some units advancing toward Monclova where mining activity is nearing completion.
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France
Monclova
Sloan's Liniment for Rheumatism Quick Relief
Advertisement claims Sloan's Liniment can halt rheumatic attacks quickly by applying to the sore joint or muscle. It soothes hot swollen pain within minutes and promises near instant relief for colds, sore joints, lumbago, sciatica, and similar ailments with a money back guarantee.
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Sloan
Hon F C Penfield 60th Birthday Celebrated
Frederick Courtland Penfield United States ambassador to Austria marks his 60th birthday and 30 years in diplomacy. Born April 23 1855 in Connecticut he built a career from journalism to vice consul general in London and minister to Egypt. He holds Vienna posts overseeing embassies as honors pour in from Francis Joseph and the Pope while Mrs Penfield heiress Anne Weightman plays a key role in society and diplomacy.
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F. C. Penfield
Frederick Courtland Penfield
United States
Austria
America
Ambassador Penfield
Egypt
Connecticut
London
Wilson
Francis Joseph
Red Cross
Penfield
Elizabeth
Vienna
Anne Weightman
Philadelphia
Armless Buffalo Golfer Excels In Golf Billiards And Writing
A Buffalo armless golfer impresses by playing golf to 108 with bogie 78 and also excels at billiards and writing. He holds the club between cheek and shoulder, showcasing unique technique and versatile skill.
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Buffalo
Voice of Texas and scattered editorial clips
A compilation of light notes and opinions from Texas newspapers. Snippets praise Victrola music ease while critiquing installment collectors. War telegrams and editorial takes touch on Mexico and Bryan era politics. B Sbisa at Texas A M College is commended for long serving meal service to students.
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Austin American
Texas House Joint Resolution 34 proposes university reorganization
A legislative measure outlines amending Article 7 to locate the University of Texas in Travis County, create the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas in Brazos County, maintain the Prairie View Normal and Industrial College at Prairie View, and transfer land to fund these institutions while setting a unified endowment framework and advertising expense appropriations.
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State of Texas
University of Texas
Travis County
Medical
Galveston County
Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas
Brazos County
College of Industrial Arts
Denton County
Junior Agricultural College
Agricultural and Mechanical College Board
Prairie View State Normal and Industrial College
The
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Prairie View
Waller County
Texas
Republic of State of Texas
University
This Date in History April Twenty Fifth
April 25 marks notable events and deaths including William Shakespeare at 62 and William Wordsworth at 80, battles and births such as James Buchanan born 1791, Napoleonic battles, early steam navigation, postage stamps, and sieges in 1414 1809 1838 1850 1895 1913.
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Lis
William Shakespeare
Fort Watson
Colonel Lee
James Buchanan
U. S
Cove Gap
Ratisbon
Napoleon
Great Western
New York
England
William Wordsworth
Russia
France
Germany
Japan
China
Dublin
Scutari
Funston
Vera Cruz
City Tax Deadline Notice for 1914 Payments
The City Tax Collector Db. C. de Lachica reminds taxpayers that April 30 is the last day to pay city taxes for 1914 to avoid penalties. Office hours are 9 am to 12 pm and 2 to 5 pm at City Hall. Adv notice.
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C. de Lachica
Mexicans Arrested For Purchasing Government Arms
Deputy U S Marshal Allen Walker arrested Jesus Galindo Tomas Alvarado and Vicente Ancira on federal charges of buying arms and clothing from soldiers at Fort McIntosh. Authorities recovered an army pistol and clothing, with preliminary hearings before U S Commissioner J J Haynes. Bonds set at 1000 for Galindo 500 for Alvarado and 100 for Ancira. defaults sent to county jail.
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A. G. Hixon
Fourteenth Cavalry
Fort McIntosh
United States
Allen Walker
Jesus Galindo
Tomas Alvarado
Vicente Andira
Walker
J. J. Haynes
Haynes
Galindo
Alvarez
Ancira
Texas plan for university lands and White College amendment
Legislative draft details the separation of the University of Texas from the Agricultural and Mechanical College, creation of the College of Industrial Arts for White Girls at Denton, and a voter referendum set for the fourth Saturday in July 1915. Provisions include funding, governance, and ballot wording for adoption or rejection. The secretary of state is directed to prepare ballots and publish proclamations.
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Agricultural and Mechanical College
College of Industrial Arts
Denton
Denton County
Texas
State of
A. D
State of Texas
University of
University of Texas
John G. McVay
Secretary of State
May Queen Contest standings indicate Julia May Smith leads
Early voting noon tallies show Julia May Smith in first place with a strong lead over rivals. The final result depends on tonight's turnout and candidates efforts as voting closes tomorrow night across listed entrants including Schieyer Colman Wilkens Morton Yates Hall Medina Alaniz Vasquez Scott Marulanda Cantu Hamilton Garcia Sanchez Sanchez Vidaurri Villar Mayer Gutierrez Canales Garcia Haussell Martinez Gonzalez Cantu Silvas Garcia Sanchez and others.
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Julia May Smith
Margaret Schieyer
Pearle Colman
Constance Wilkens
Dora Morton
Ponee
Polly Yates
Mary Hall
Santas Medina
Anela Alaniz
Herminia Vasquez
Bessie Scott EU
Liisa Marulanda
Mercedes Cantu
Corinne Hamilton
Adelfa Garcia
Ate Peane
Josephine Cardenas
Lila Sanchez
Leonora Vidaurri
Lupe Villar
Guadalupe Mayer
Maria Gutierrez
Julia Canales
Ofelia Garcia
Finilie Haussell
Eee
Stela Martinez
Elvira Gonzalez
Ruth Simpson
Maxine Taylor
Consuelo
Cantu
Eloisa Silvas
Alicia Garcia
Irene Sanchez
Notice to Property Owners for Tax Assessments
Property owners must call and render assessments on or before April 30 as rolls will close that date. Office in the Court House open 4 a.m. to 12 m and 2 to 5 p.m. B. J. Leyendecker, County Tax Collector. Butler, Adv
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Court House
J. Leyendecker
Butlor
Adv
Watch THE TIMES for opportunities subscription offer
A daily opportunity notice promotes a subscription to The Times at 50 cents per month. It emphasizes ongoing access to the paper's news and features for readers seeking regular updates.
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the Times
Meeting of Onion Growers Held in Laredo
A large turnout of onion growers from the Laredo area attended a mass meeting at the Laredo Chamber of Commerce. The Onion Growers Co operative Committee urged unity to counter curbstone brokers thought to depress prices and pledged full grower support to uphold market values ahead of the shipping season.
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Cale
Onion Growers’ Co-operative Committee
Laredo
Curbstone
Co-Operative Committee
W. H. Middleton
J. H. Davis
Onion Growers Co-operative Committee
Death of Little Son
Antonio H Dodier mourns as his 11 month old son Antonio dies at 10 o clock this morning Funeral is set for tomorrow at 9 am Friends are invited to attend The grieving father had recently lost his wife in an earlier tragedy
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Antonio H. Dodier
Antonio
Dodier
Carranza Train Aims to Reclaim Lampazos From Villistas
A special train carrying about 800 Carranza troops under General Santos left Nuevo Laredo for Lampazos, which had fallen to 34 Villistas from a 55 man Carrancista force on Tuesday. The column camped near Naranjo before resuming the pursuit, with reports of a larger expedition to follow from Nuevo Laredo.
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Lampazos
Villistas
Sud Carranza
General Santos
Nuevo Laredo
Naranjo
Entertained Bridge Club at Matamoros Street Home
Yesterday afternoon Mrs Royle Wk Mims hosted the Wednesday Bridge Club at her Matamoros Street home with five tables for suction bridge. After an engaging contest, Mrs Justo 5. Penn won the club prize and guest prize went to Mrs M T Cogley. A two course luncheon followed.
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Matamoros Street
Royle Wk Mims
Justo 5. Penn
M. T. Cogley
Proposals for Pack Mules at Fort Sam Houston
Proposals from Office Depot Quartermaster at Fort Houston Texas issued March 26 1915 seek furnishing and delivering 200 pack mules to Fort Sam Houston Texas and Seattle Washington. Sealed proposals due by 1 p m local time April 26. opened at Fort Sam Houston. Envelopes must be endorsed Proposals for pack mules and mailed to Major R H Rolter M Corps.
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Fort Houston
Texas
Fort Sam Houston
Seattle
Wash
R. R
R. H. Rolter
M. Corps
Adv
Neat and Accurate Job Work ring up 43
A brief item notes Neat and Accurate Job Work earned 43 points in a recent event. The score reflects a competitive showing against listed competitors and highlights the participant's performance. Further details on placements or rival entries are not provided in the readable text.
Villistas and Carrancistas clash near Lampizos report denied
The Times notes a fight between Villistas and Carrancistas at Lampizos with Villistas reportedly capturing the town. the paper later says the combatants were not Carrancistas but bandits. Several local ads flow with railway, auto, and lumber notices throughout the page.
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Villistas
Carrancistas
Lampi Zos
Times
Dodge Brothers
Farewell Dinner for Mr. Carlos Palacios Before His Marriage
A group of young gentlemen hosted a farewell banquet at Eagle Cafe for Carlos Palacios ahead of his marriage to Rosa de la Garza, granddaughter of Bernardo de la Garza. A five course dinner and orchestral entertainment accompanied toasts by Reyes Ortiz, Luis Ochoa, Leopoldo Garza and others.
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Carlos Palacios
Eagle Cafe
Rosa de la Garza
Bernardo de la Garza
Reyes Ortiz
Mr. Palacios
Luis Ochoa
Leopoldo Garza
Ildefonso Garza
Manuel FF. de la Garza
Luis Vela
Francisco Viscaya
Rafael Laurel
No Jury Next Week In District Court
Judge Mullally excused the rest of the jurors after the laundry case proceeds this morning. No jury trials will be held next week. On Monday May 3 the criminal docket will be called and the jurors summoned for that week will be empanelled.
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Carlota B. de Morales
Laredo
Ross Hotel
American Ilan
Clas
Laredo Auto Sales Company
H. L. Myers
District Court
Mullally
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