The Revolutions That Shape A Troubled World
A reflective column argues that revolutions since the Kerensky era have become a constant state across Europe. It condemns German feuding and debt, warns of societal snakes and dragons, and calls for a new crusader to restore vision and resolve. It frames modern peril as moral and economic, urging action by citizen groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Germany
Mars
Ebert
Doktor Kapp
German Republic
Home Guard
Socialist Democrats
Democratic Socialists
St. Patrick
St. George
Scotch ing Snakes and the Call for a Modern St Patrick
A historical note on the word scotch meaning to wound, linking it to St. Patrick driving snakes from Ireland. The piece then laments modern American threats, likening Bolshevism or profiteering to dangerous snakes and urging a figurative St Patrick to drive them out.
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St. George
St. Patrick
Ireland
American Legion
United Americans
Old
Chinese headmen tale on Bolshevik executions in Soviet Russia
AP correspondent reports on Chinese employed by Bolsheviks as executioners in Russia. The Chinese carry out killings on command with detached practicality, making victims dig graves before firing. Executions were rare in Moscow but surged during the August pogroms. The reporter left Russia after being denied further investigative access.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
The
Handelsblad
Soviet Russia
Europe
Denikine Front
Moscow
Russia
Boltsjak
Southern League Stars Christenbury and Carrol Slug for Braves
Lou Christenbury and Dixie Carrol, two Southern league stars, push the Boston Braves at a fast pace as they challenge for key spots on the roster.
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Lou Christenbury
Dixie Carrol
Boston Braves
Construction Interests to Meet in Chicago Next Week
The National Federation of Construction Industries plans its first annual meeting in Chicago next week with large, representative attendance. The convention will address housing, foreign trade, financial relations, jurisdictional awards, Americanization, freight rates, and standardization in the construction industry. Participants include producers, manufacturers, distributors of materials and machinery, contractors, architects, engineers, and financial interests.
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Chicago
National Federation of Construction Industries
Texas suspended sentence law shows low repeat felonies
Associated Press reports Texas statistics on the suspended sentence law show 1.9 percent of convicts with suspended sentences later discharged another felony. In 98 counties 1,555 sentences were suspended since 1911. 38 were re indicted and 30 got a second sentence. Figures from the State Prison Commission show 330 of 2,737 inmates had prior terms. 1,814 had previous sentences.
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Associated Press
Austin
Tex
Texas
FC. Weinert
Weinert
Women Invited to Kentucky Democratic Banquet
Louisville March 17 Women will be given a voice in the conference of Democratic leaders of Kentucky to be held here tomorrow. Women have been invited to attend the banquet that will close the gathering. Homer S. Cummings chairman of the national committee will be guest of honor and principal speaker marking the start of the national and State campaigns.
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Louisville
Kentucky
Homer S. Cummings
Fenmore man gains relief from stomach trouble with tablets
Theodore Sanford of Fenmore Michigan suffered seven years of stomach trouble. He could not eat vegetables or fruit without pain or restless nights. After taking Chamberlain's Tablets he can eat vegetables or fruit without pain or sleeplessness. If troubled with indigestion or constipation, try these tablets for beneficial results. Times Want Ad. 8% Money Makers 8888
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Theodore Sanford
Fenmore
Mich
Chamberlain
Paper strength and wartime trade notes
The article notes Bank of England notes resist tearing, able to hold 358 pounds when twisted into a rope. It mentions wartime Japanese matches finding markets in the South seas, India, and North America, and that Peru benefited by selling sugar during the war with steady demand.
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Bank of England
South Seas
India
North America
Peru
Bonillas Accepts Civilista Nomination for Mexico Presidency
Ex-Ambassador Ignacio Bonillas formally accepts the Civilista party nomination for Mexico’s presidency amid a massive Nuevo Laredo welcome. He pledges a just administration and friendly world stance, especially toward the United States, and vows a platform of principles to govern his campaign.
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Civilista Party
Concordia Theater
Nuevo Laredo
Ignacio Bonillas
Mexico
Federico Montes
Manuel Amaya
Garcia
Amaya
Bender Hotel
International Footbridge
Viva Bonillas
Teatro Concordia
Bonillas
People of
United States
Death of ThreeYearOld Palacios in Weeklong Illness
Little Jose Ignacio Palacios, son of Mr and Mrs Ignacio G Palacios, died this morning at 8 30 after a weeklong illness. He was about three. Funeral will be this afternoon at six from 704 Lincoln Street to San Agustin Church and Catholic Cemetery. Family and friends extend sympathy.
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Jose Ignacio Palacios
Ignacio G. Palacios
Lincoln Street
San Agustin Church
Preparations Under Way for Shipping Onion Crop
Laredo is the hub for onion shipping as the season nears, with shipments expected in three to four weeks. Despite three freezes, growers anticipate good yields, and labor supply has rebounded as Mexican workers flood the area, though some are smuggling to dodge the head tax of eight dollars.
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Laredo
Mexico
United States
New Sanitary Bakery Opens In Laredo With Modern Plant
Laredo announces a highly sanitized bakery at 1212 Larragut Street under proprietor Allen Stowers. The plant features Meek ovens heated by gas and electricity, glass doors to view baking, white enamel fittings, and a transparent operation area. Bruno Wolf leads a skilled bakery team offering quick special orders and public tours from 2 to 6 pm, with ongoing visitor access thereafter.
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Laredo
Sanitary Bakery
Larragut Street
Allen Stowers
Meek
Bruno Wolf
Stowers
Virtually Caught in Act as Lopez Arrested After Shopping Heels
Leopoldo Lopez was arrested this morning after allegedly stealing shoes at Saft's store. A tailor shop proprietor and a police officer pursued him from Paramount Tailoring Co, where he had lifted trouser patterns, catching him inside Saft's shop with a stolen pair of shoes. Police believe the arrest may lead to the capture of a gang of shoplifters active in Laredo for many months.
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Leopoldo Lopez
Saft
Lopez
Paramount Tailoring Co
Laredo
Port imports from Mexico and St Patrick’s Day shout
Yesterday afternoon the port received one carload of ore by train, $00 parrots, 97 bars of silver, and miscellaneous goods brought by carts via the international foot bridge. Irish Republicans celebrate St Patrick’s Day with shamrocks. county cler k issued licenses Manuel Ortiz and Victoria Vasquez and Santos Zapata with Rebeca de los Santos. The Strand Theater presented Gloria Swanson and Elliott Dexter in For Better For Worse, a love war drama. the Royal Theater showcased When a Woman Strikes with Rosemary Theby leading an all star cast.
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Mexico
Manuel Ortiz
Victoria Vasquez
Santos Zapata
Rebeca de Los Santos
Strand Theater
Gloria Swanson
Elliott Dexter
Royal Theater
Rosemary Theby
Miss Theby
Civil docket on trial in district court here
In the district court here yesterday the civil non jury case Gabina Alanis versus Narciso Alanis, suit on debt, was taken up and now on trial before Judge Mullally, continued from yesterday afternoon to this afternoon at 2 o'clock. This morning the civil jury case DeSpain versus Texas Mexican Ry Co et al, damages suit, was called and a motion to quash the citation sustained and the cause continued to next term.
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Gabina Alanis
Narciso Alanis
Mullally
DeSpain
Texas cotton crop seen near 4.5 million bales in 1920
Dallas reports 1920 Texas cotton yield expected at about 4.5 million bales, up 30 percent from 1919, due to favorable weather and limited pests. Secretary Fraser credits February’s conditions and farmer drive, noting oats sown last month and corn and oats planted amid late spring timing. West Texas remains the only region still offering cotton to ginners.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Tex
Texas
Fraser
Texas Cotton Ginners' Association
West
Mr. Fraser
Edgar K. Clark Appointed I C C Chairman
Edgar K. Clark, new chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission, brings nearly 15 years on the commission and practical railroading experience. He rose from the Order of Railway Conductors to govern rail regulation, was Roosevelt’s labor rep on the 1902 coal strike commission, and served on the 1916 Adamson eight hour law inquiry.
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Edgar KE. Clark
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Order of
Railway Conductors of America
Roosevelt
Wilson
Organized Labor
Taxes From Texas In 1919 Tax Revenues
In Texas the Internal Revenue Department reports 1919 tax collections totaled 62 million dollars. About 40 million came from incomes. A. S. Walker of Austin, Texas, said final 1919 totals may match 1918 levels despite tax-rate reductions. He cited larger business activity and higher incomes as offsets.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Tex
Internal Revenue Department
Texas
A. $4 Walker
Austin
Internal Revenue
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