The Shame of Illinois on Lorimer Bribery Probe
The piece condemns Illinois for failing to prove Senator Lorimer’s bribery to win his seat. It cites acquittals for Browne and a lawyer, claims of juror bribery disbelief, and portrays Lorimer as a Chicago political boss using dishonest methods. It argues Illinois pursued prosecutions but did not secure convictions.
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Illinois
Lorimer
United States
Senate
Lee O'Neil Browne
Charles Erbstein
Browne
William Lorimer
Chicago
House of Representatives
Iinois
Reciprocity treaty debate brings Texas focus in congress
The Sixty second Congress convenes a special session to discuss the Canada reciprocity treaty. Texas observers note the precedent could prompt a future Mexican trade pact. While possible, immediate Mexican reciprocity is unlikely, though opening talks may invite similar treaties with other powers in time.
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Canada
Texas
Mexico
United States
North and South clash over negro officer move
The piece criticizes Illinois Governor Deneen for sending Colonel Marshall of the Eighth Infantry to a Texas maneuver camp, noting Marshall is a negro described as a gentle man. The writer says tact was lacking and the situation risks mortification for all involved, urging avoidance of such actions.
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North
Deneen
Illinois
Colonel Marshall
Eighth Infantry
Illinois National Guard
Marshall
Wooden wedding woes and comic cafe chit chat
In a cafe scene the Head Waitress frets over a wooden wedding gift for her sister as the Steady Customer quips with bargains and jokes about furniture and a wooden leg. The banter turns on insouciance and a promised later explanation.
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Cafe Des Enfants
Mike
Fifth Avenue
Custer
Gee Whitaker
Solid Ivory
Democratic Chance in 62nd Congress Seeks Reform
The sixty second congress, newly convened in a special session, debates the Canada reciprocity treaty and other measures. The piece argues the Democratic party, free from business influence, can serve the people and solidify its power if it remains true to public obligations.
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Democratic Party
Canada
No Peace for Mexico Until Diaz Resigns
A caustic motto frames unrest as Diaz faces ongoing upheaval and calls for his departure, claiming sustained conflict until political resignation. The piece links public disorder to the regime, signaling deep divisions and persistent instability.
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Mexico
Diaz
Mexico Goes to the Saddle After Turkey Style
The note hints at Mexican leadership moving toward reforms modeled after Turkey while recalling Turkey’s early removal of Abdul the old gobbler. It raises a question about Porfirio and the potential shift in leadership and policy.
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Mexico
Turkey
Abdul
Porfirio
Rebels Said Ready to Arm Recruits at Border
Word from the border says revolutionists can supply rifles and ammunition to recruits despite strict patrols from Brownsville to El Paso. Officials in Washington push to barricade the seven hundred mile frontier, but local hamlets hold many rebel sympathizers.
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Uncle Sam
Brownsville
el Paso
Washington
Madero Dictates Terms From Chihuahua Stronghold
In a sweeping posture, Madero asserts control from his Chihuahua base, shaping plans and directives as key opponents and regional leaders calibrate responses to his authority.
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Madero
Chihuahua
Mexico buys arms in Germany and U S rifles in battle
The writer argues Mexico imports guns from Germany while U S gunmakers push cheaper rifles at home. He says the United States must rely on rebel trade to sustain factories and notes American 30-30s mowing down federal ranks.
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Mexico
Germany
United States
Brownsville road to Rio Grande sparks growing pride
The road’s value expands as southern readers recognize its promise. Each day new supporters praise the project, likening discovery to Columbus. A jubilee in San Antonio is anticipated when earth is first turned, unlocking thousands of acres for cultivation.
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Brownsville
Christopher Columbus
San Antonio
Rio Grande
German Chancellor Rejects Disarmament and Arbitration
Von Hollweg rejects disarmament and universal arbitration as Germany steers away from peace and warns of expanding military power. The remark implies intensified conflict dynamics and a hard stance toward England amid rising tensions.
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von Hollweg
Germany
England
Yankees to Spend Big at George V Crowning
The text notes that Yankees will burn more money than any other group during the crowning of George V and claims descendants of those who burned powder at the uncrowning of George III.
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George V
George III
Jack Johnson Case Moves Between California Courts
Fragmentary report notes Jack Johnson and a white lawyer associated with his case, with odd phrasing about a Boston egg symbol and an inquiry into egg prices after reforms. The text is unclear and seems to mix legal transfer with unrelated commentary.
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Jack Johnson
California Court
Jack
Boston
Wright Promises Twenty Seat Aeroplane Despite Risks
Mr. Wright claims he can construct an aeroplane for twenty passengers but warns the project would be risky. He suggests avoiding the venture on the speaker's account and proposes remaining grounded to avoid trouble.
San Antonio Light Change to New Evening Owners
The Galveston News reports Colonel C B Diehl and Harry L Beach have purchased the San Antonio Light. Their AP background and world newspaper wisdom are expected to boost the paper to a leading position among southern afternoon newspapers. The Associated Press has known them long and favorable.
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Texas
Galveston News
San Onio
C. 8. Diehl
Harry L. Beach
Associated Press
San Antonio
South
The Grammarian by Elbert Hubbard Pars on Writing Style
The essay argues that learning to write comes from writing not grammar, criticizing formal grammar study as suppressing individuality. It warns that rigid rules dull literary voice and that prose should reflect personal expression rather than convention. It likens grammar to etiquette and urges natural speech over doctrinaire correctness.
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Elbert Hubbard
Herbert Spencer
Taine
Ho spring and chorus of the budding year
Poet Leander Deghorn greets spring with lyre in hand and rills rising. The speaker praises willows, new green, and life blooming while planning farming tasks. Cade warns about a cough suggesting warmer weather and less clothing.
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Leander Deghorn
If you do your best you do better than most people
A concise quote about effort and self improvement emphasizing that giving one's best effort surpasses the results of many others.
Policeman George Knox Arrests Flirting Tourist in Atlantic City
A comic tale of policeman George Kramer who, while patrolling in Atlantic City, arrests a blonde flirt who winked at him. The judge fines the woman $15 for flirting as the narrator mockingly questions the officer’s behavior and the gendered double standard.
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George Kramer
Atlantic City
George
The Apple Question Debate on Adam and Eve Apples
The exchange jokes about how many apples Adam and Eve ate. Truth Seeker counters that only one apple was eaten and divided between them, ending the numerical speculation.
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Newt
Adam
Eve
Wild horses to be turned into soap in Los Angeles area
In a few months about 500 head of wild horses roaming the Victorville to Holcomb valley region will be captured and shipped to Los Angeles soap factories. They will sell for five dollars each to firms preparing soap in the city and county. Most are scrub animals, suitable only for cattle driving, though a steel gray stallion eludes repeated capture attempts.
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San Bernardino
Los Angeles
Felipe Quiroz
George Tyler
Victorville
Holcomb Valley
Los Angeles Herald
Secretary of Navy seeks congress to authorize battleship
The secretary of the navy announces that Congress will be asked to authorize the construction of a 30,000-ton battleship.
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Secretary of the Navy
Congress
Chicago Record-Herald
Taft Explains Mexico Troop Sendings
Taft’s explanation of sending U.S. troops to Mexico is discussed, emphasizing how the fourth dimension concept is used to frame the issue. The Baltimore Sun commentary reflects on constitutional and foreign policy implications.
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Mr. Taft
Mexico
Baltimore Sun
Bill Bryan Named Lead Chauffeur Regardless of Rider
A Milwaukee Sentinel item states Bill Bryan will lead as chauffeur whether Harmon Wilson or Clark rides the mule donkey, keeping the arrangement steady.
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Bill
Harmon
Wilson
Clark
Bill Bryan
Milwaukee Sentinel
Guffey Deliberately Silent on Donations to Clark Wilson Harmon
A remark notes Colonel Guffey of Pennsylvania has not donated any stained window glass to Champ Clark Dr. Wilson or Governor Harmon. The Omaha Bee cites the comment as noteworthy without detailing motives.
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Colonel Guffey
Pennsylvania
Champ Clark
Dr. Wilson
Governor Harmon
Omaha Bee
Birthday salute to Rev William Wallace in Mexico
Rev William Wallace, a longtime dean of Presbyterian missionaries living in Coyoacan Mexico, turns 47 today. The U S citizen has spent years in missionary labor across the region and is noted for his service and residence in Mexico.
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United States
William Wallace
South America
Colombia
United
He Talked Too Much in Uncle Walt Adage
A 1910 verse by George Matthew Adams recounts Uncle Walt who talks himself into trouble with romance work and work life. The poem humorously notes how excessive talking costs him love, employment, and dignity as he wanders the streets and ends on the poverty path seeking change.
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George Matthew Adams
Vigilance drive urged to protect yards in San Antonio
Observant Citizen The Real Estate exchange considers forming a vigilance committee to slaughter wandering dogs and cats. The group had announced lawn and yard cleanliness prizes, spurring activity, but complaints about animals destroying work have grown, with property owners seeking protection.
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Real Estate Exchange
San Antonio
Exchange
B. F. Nicholson
The
Cattle Shipment Planned by Southern Pacific in 1890
In San Antonio the Southern Pacific orders loading one hundred cattle cars at Hondo for shipment to Mexico City. City news notes include visits from J Dessoir of the American Press association and updates on flood restoration, firemen’s exhibition, militia talks, and a buggy accident injuring Mayor Callaghan and Alderman Rogers.
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Southern Pacific Railroad
Hondo
City of
Mexico
J. Dessoir
American Press Association
Col. J. W. Eddy
International & Great Northern
San Jacinto
Casile Fannin
Knights and Ladies of the Golden Rule
Muth
San Pedro Springs
Emil Scholl
New Braunfels
A. D. Fant
San Antonio
McQueeney
R. H. Innes
el Paso
Southern Pacific
Callaghan
Rogers
Government Hill
City debated on exterminating wordless cats and dogs
President Nicholson weighs action to curb infestations in the city. The plan contemplates either forming a committee of exchange members to oversee extermination or advising yard builders to use poison to eliminate stray cats and dogs.
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Nicholson
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