Texas Democratic Platform Endorses Wilson Policy and Ferguson
The Texas Democratic State Convention adopted a platform in which the national administration and Wilson Mexican policy receive strong endorsement and Governor Ferguson is renominated. It calls for labor protections, rural school funding, highway planning, and tax relief for home stead drawings, with stipulations on campaign finance and state rights in railway regulation.
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Wilson
Ferguson
Texas
Jonathan Lane
Houston
Tex
William Lewis Hill
Samuel Palmer Brooks
D. W. Odell
A. H Randell
Congress
Sherman
Odell
Randell
Ferguson Forces
el Paso
M. M. Crane
Thomas H. Ball
WD. W. Odell
Yancey Cummins
Hill
Mexico
W. G. Love
Harris County
Hudspeth
Senator McCollum
Waco
William P. Hobby
Harry Fisher
Hobby
Hanger
Paul Waples
Fort Worth
Democratic Executive Committee
Democratic Party of Texas
Russians report Turkish positions captured across Asiatic Turkey
In the Kialkit-Chia river basin five lines of trenches were wrested from the Turks. South of Erzingan and west of Ognut additional trenches and two heights fell. In Mush and Bitlis the Turks launched an offensive but are held by Russian fire.
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Asiatic
Turkey
Kialkit-Chia
Erzingan
Ognut
Mush
Bitlis
Petrograd
Kuropatkin Appointed Governor General of Turkestan
Kuropatkin has been appointed governor general of Turkestan, per London dispatches. The appointment places General Alexis Kuropatkin in charge of the vast Central Asian region under Russian administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Alexis Kuropatkin
Turkestan
Five Masked Men Loot Detroit Payroll Car
In Detroit on Friday a gang of five masked men halted an automobile carrying a $50,000 payroll for a manufacturing firm and escaped with $37,000. Police pursue leads as investigators review security lapses and suspect routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Friday
Baron Wimborne Reappointed Lord Lieutenant of Ireland
Baron Wimborne has been reassigned to the post of Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, marking a continuation of the governorship amid ongoing imperial administration. The appointment aligns with royal oversight and regional governance in Dublin.
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Baron Wimborne
Ireland
Convention of County and District Clerks Concludes in Houston
The twenty fourth annual County and District Clerks Association session ends in Houston after three days. Fort Worth is named as 1917 convention site with plans to unite with Tax Collectors and County and District Attorneys associations in Galveston for a joint Panther City meeting. Officers elected: President J R Jefferson, VP Green Morgan, Treasurer O M Duclos, Secretary Miss Mary Phillips.
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Houston
Tex
County and District Clerks’ Association
Fort Worth
Upshaw
Tax Collectors’ Association
County and District Attorneys’ Association
Galveston
Clerks’ Association
George Page
Laredo
Webb County
J. I. Hopkins
Palestine
Anderson County
J. A. Sommerlatte
Lavaca County
J. R. Jefferson
Beaumont
Jefferson County
Green Morgan
Brenham
Washington County
O. M. Duclos
Harris County
Mary Phillips
Ballinger
Runnels County
Interned Men Turn Gardeners Aboard Hamburg Line Ships
Officers and men on the ships Amerika and Cincinnati of the Hamburg American Line tend a flourishing vegetable garden while North German Lloyd crews on Koln Wildehad and Willekind weed rose and flower plots. Roses, sunflowers, sweet peas, geraniums and pansies bloom as corn, beans, peas, beets, carrots and lettuce mature in the vegetable plots. The gardeners await warm sunny days to ripen their harvest.
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Amerika
Cincinnati
Koln
Boston Post
Magic Washing Stick promises easy heavy washing relief
An advertisement touts aMagic Washing Stick that cuts washing time in half without a machine and works on white colored or woolen fabrics, claiming it safe for delicate goods and available from Druggists and Grocers. Also notes a white elephant conscience fund ribbon valued at unknown amount. envelope from Paterson New Jersey implies smuggling.
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A. 8
Richards CO
Sherman
Texas
Paterson
N. J
Conscience Fund
Washington, D.C
When a girl smiles at you she might seek favor or find you funny
The remark suggests two possible motives behind a girl's smile: finding humor in your presence or hoping you will help with a request. It frames a common social interpretation without asserting universal truth.
A Woman’s Words On Honor And Courage
A reflective note contrasts praise and critique of a husband with the risk of direct compliments. It urges quick, decisive speech when saying no and cautions against hesitation in candid talk.
Dodson's Liver Tone as Safe Calomel Alternative
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a gentle vegetable liver cleanser that replaces dangerous calomel. It claims better liver relief, no sickness, and a money back guarantee, with endorsements from druggists and broad consumer use.
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Dodson
Fear of Lightning Fear Drives Fatal Thunderstorm Dread
A New Jersey thunderstorm tragedy follows a fifty year old woman who died after a frightful episode tied to her lifelong terror of lightning. The piece cites a New York World call to ration fears, noting lightning deaths are rare compared with other risks and suggesting calm acceptance over panic.
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Newton
N. J
New York World
No Objection. Spenders Debate in Husband Judge Exchange
A courtroom exchange ends with a witty judge remark after a wife asks for two hundred dollars monthly spending money. The husband jokes he will locate the funds anywhere. The judge responds approvingly to the idea.
Quote on petitions and the unseen men in society
A reflective line notes that some men hold so little importance they are not asked to sign petitions. The remark underscores social invisibility and the value of participation in civic processes.
Research Work in America Propels National Industrial Study
The article argues that ongoing federal and state research boosts agriculture and industry and will lead to nationwide, coordinated industrial research. It sees growing national interest in supporting scientific development to advance industry and commerce, aiding American manufacturers and accelerating progress.
Subtle System Promotes Husband Training for Ads
The editor of a household publication outlines a plan for a series on managing a husband. The aim is to train husbands so wives can advertise fashionable goods effectively.
Apology in a Ring of Sim Perity
A brief note frames an apology with careful wording and restrained sentiment, aiming to soothe a dispute. It emphasizes humility and reconciliation without fanfare, suggesting a measured approach to mend relations and restore trust.
Canal Slides Hurt Panama's Trade and Costs
The canal saw ship passages fall from 1088 in FY1915 to 787 for the year ending July 1. Operating and maintenance expenses totaled 6,999,750, exceeding receipts by 4,699,919.
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Washington
Panama Canal
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Plank
Governor Ferguson
A C. Stuart
Bowie
C. EK. Sheppard
Hopkins
Pat Warner
Lamar
R. P. Head
Cooke
J. P. Yates
Hunt
Homer B. Fisher
Dallas
W. N. Jones
Wood
S. S. Baker
Panola
J. S. Calicutt
Navarro
W. M. Odell
Johnson
Joe Cavitt
McLen
John C. Jones
Gonzales
W. E. Folwer
Goliad
Joseph K. Wells
Cameron
Claude V. Birkhead
Bexar
Milburn Mac
Grayson
O. H. Rodes
Rains
Murphy W. Townsend
R. M. Smith
S. R. Thrasher
Gregg
Jefferson
W. L. Hill
Walker
J. F. Wolters
Harris
A. R. Bucks
Brazoria
I. E. Clark
Fayette
J. B. Price
Bastrop
R. J. Eckhardt
Williamson
F. C. Weinert
Guadalupe
A. B. Davidson
de Wit
Joe Hughes
L. W. Davidson
Franklin
George McDonald
Fannin
Hayden W. Head
Fr. E. Wilcox
Collin
Alex Pope
E. H. McKinnon
van Zandt
A. R. Fox
E. A. Landman
Madison
J. M. Alderdice Bills
Comal
Frank Moffett Jackson
P. A. Hunter
San Patricio
R. H. Ward
James Callan
Menard
J. TI. Guion Runnels
P. S. Short
Coryell
W. P. Sebastian
Stephens
P. L Parrish
Crosby
Ben M. Terrell Tarrant
A. B. Conley
Wise
Credentials
A. L. Lincoln
Cass
T. R. McLean
Titus
D. Lyday Fannin
George W. Dayton
B. M. McMahan
George Dutton
George C. Reeves
William Lane
Harrison
Virgil Haynie
Kaufman
A. B Honeycutt
Z. A. Booth Falls
B. H. Marks
Limestone
Ned Morris
Anderson
S. W. Sholars, Jr
Tyler
E. A. Berry Madison
Keet McDade
Waller
W. M. Holland
Matagorda
George Herder
Colorado
Quintus A. Watson
Tarrant
Fitzhugh F. Hill Denton
Kuropatkin
Galveston and Fort Worth
United States Treasury
Washington Star
America
Postum Cereal Company, Ltd
Battle Creek Mich., U.S.A
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