Fall of Torreon signals major Huerta setback
The capture of Torreon by the Constitutionalists deals a heavy blow to Huerta’s forces. Federal defenses proved strong, but their loss suggests they cannot hold key positions. If Velasco maneuvers toward Monterey, Huerta faces a crippling disruption of supply lines and leadership in Mexico City.
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Torreon
Huertista
Huerta
Velasco
Monterey
Villa
Tampico
Mexico
Carranza
John Lind Set to Return from Mexico Vacation
Official notice states John Lind plans to return to the United States for a vacation then resume duties in Mexico. The write up criticizes his months in Mexico as unproductive and funded by U.S. taxpayers while noting his willingness to work if a task were available.
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John Lind
United States
Mexico
Mr. Lind
Policy of having no policy on Mexico continues
The piece argues that Huerta refused to leave Mexican politics, sidelining Lind and keeping him in Vera Cruz as part of a wait‑and‑see approach. It mocks Washington’s claim of a stable policy, suggests Lind’s return is unnecessary, and questions the value of U.S. spending to send him back to Mexico where he has done nothing for years.
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Huerta
United States
Mr. Bryan
Wilson
Washington
Lind
Mr. Lind
Vera Cruz
Bryan
Mexico
Pickering
Herore
Florence
Little Pickering
Mr. Sheringham
Baxton’s
Massachusetts Votes for Women Through Beacon Hill Win
Victory for suffrage supporters in Massachusetts yields a two thirds Senate vote and about four fifths in the House in favor of submitting the question to the people. Democrats split, Progressive Republicans united, signaling a likely path to a 1916 vote though not guaranteed. Public sentiment shown by the notary proposal defeat hints at ongoing momentum and risk of reversal.
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Massachusetts
Beacon Hill
Progressive Party
Senate
House
Aew Democrats
Feminist Leaders Reflect on Long Battle’s Satisfied Victory
The article notes that after a long struggle the leaders of the feminist movement feel content with the victories won so far. It emphasizes contentment with progress achieved and signals ongoing advocacy.
Billy Sunday Revivals Stir New York crowds
The Rev Billy Sunday brings his old fashion revival to Manhattan drawing police-guarded crowds as New Yorkers respond to his high emotion and no-nonsense preaching. The piece contrasts Sunday with Moody and Dowie and questions whether old time doctrine still persuades in modern times.
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Billy Sunday
New York City
New York
William
Brooklyn
Manhattan
John Alexander Dowie
Sunday
Chapman
Sayford
Dwight L. Moody
Jonathan Edwards
Keeping Bread Clean by Wrapping Before Sale
The New York Press argues for dustproof bread packaging before leaving the bakery. It contrasts meticulous baking with sloppy serving and claims machine wrapping would not raise costs yet would improve cleanliness and public health.
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New York Press
Value of Fire Drills Demonstrated by Wellesley Blaze
The Wellesley College fire destroyed the building on Tuesday night leaving a blackened shell. Three hundred fifty women were asleep when the alarm came, and they were led safely from the dormitory without injuries.
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Wellesley College
Brownsville
What Will Asquith Do in Home Rule Debate
The Buffalo News contemplates Mr. Asquith's next move as the home rule bill nears a decision. The piece warns against conceding weakness in government and hints at the risk of separatist groups acting independently if the bill is delayed or altered.
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Asquith
England
Mr. Asquith
Buffalo News
Trade Excursions for Denison Herald
Trade extension excursions are growing in popularity and spreading to East Texas. Merchants in county seats organize automobile trips to visit every village, and Denison should host multiple large tours to cover a wide territory annually.
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Pine Woods
East
Texas
Denison
Denison Herald
Fifty Dollar Suit Triggers Career Turnaround
In an urban drama, Pickering, fearing unemployment after a company reorganization, buys a $50 suit and adopts a younger, bolder persona. His confidence wins over customers, deflects danger from the director, and culminates in a bracing promotion to manage the Boston branch.
Guarantee of Purity at National Food Conference
The New York Herald reports discussions at the national food trades conference in this city. A resolution urged a legal guarantee of purity on all food products. The piece notes progress in public education since the current pure food laws, but argues current statutes do not guarantee absolute food safety.
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New York Herald
National Food Trades Conference
Mary and the Car That Broke Down on Wares
A short verse about Mary driving a car that breaks down on wares and costs money for repairs. The tale implies frequent breakdowns and expense.
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Mary
Mary Wene
The Ingenious Squirrel Makes Breakfast On A Wire
A snowbound Indianapolis street tale follows a fat squirrel who braves a slick telephone wire to fetch his wife breakfast. He balances along the icy line and navigates the stairs of a frozen city to reach a garbage-can stash of bread, then returns with sustenance.
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Indianapolis News
Niagara Falls
Becaue
Cities Viewed As Women From the Bellman
The essay classifies cities by personifying traits from hau teur to shy demoiselle to pragmatic businesswomen and worn aristocrats. It pairs Edinburgh Boston Florence Philadelphia Venice Seville New Orleans Charleston Antwerp Trieste Stockholm Amsterdam Shanghai Yokohama Vienna Buenos Aires Suez Rome London St Petersburg Paris with distinct moods and city character.
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Edinburgh
Boston
Florence
Valencia
Philadelphia
Demoiselle
Venice
Seville
New Orleans
Charleston
Dusseldorf
Cologne
Copenhagen
Amsterdam
Mart
Antwerp
Trieste
Stockhold
Shanghai
The Blasphemy Nuisance Opinion Piece
An editorial argues blasphemy harms public order and should be treated as a nuisance. It cites England's jail sentence for blasphemy, likening verbal filth on streets to sidewalk spitting and urging protection of decent citizens from offensive speech.
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Hudson Register
England
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