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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1916
Page
6
Von Jagow speech sparks U S call to duty in neutrality debate
The Washington administration moves to question Germany over Herr von Jagow’s claim that the United States has favored the Allies. The piece argues the U S has upheld neutrality while Germany and Austria have sunk ships, killed Americans, and waged propaganda to provoke unrest, declaring such actions acts of war.
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Washington
Germany
Herr von Jagow
Associated Press
United States
Austria
France
Great Britain
Summer Fashion and Stiff Collars Brought to Boiling Point
A nostalgic column notes looming heat as ice, fans, beachwear, and Palm hats return. It recalls stiff collars tormenting businessmen, born from a 1825 Troy wife who created the detachable collar to ease laundry, with industry centered there and hopes for a sweat proof linen design in the future.
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Palm Beach
Troy
N. Y
U S Neutrality and War Claims Cited in Policy Debate
The speaker denounces Germany and Austria for attacks on unarmed ships and neutrality, accusing Berlin and Vienna of waging political war and abusing hospitality. The United States maintained strict neutrality while recalling the Austrian ambassador after hostile acts, an action Berlin and Vienna mocked by decoration. The speaker says the facts stand, not to plead for or against Germany.
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United States
Germany
Austria
Bridgeport
Connecticut
Berlin
Vienna
Mobilizing a New Party Among Equal Suffrage Workers
The piece describes equal suffrage workers evolving into campaigners and crusaders. It contrasts early campaigners led by generals with today’s activists who rally and march, using banners and symbolic displays to demonstrate determination and sincerity against opposing forces.
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United States
Mobilizing suffragettes push for new political force
The piece describes a mobilization of women voters as suffragists embrace “mobilization” to translate suffrage into organized political power. It notes an estimated 5,000,000 eligible voters ready to act, with efforts aimed at building district parties independent of major parties and expanding suffrage activism into the Western states.
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Washington
San Antonio
Democrats
Republicans
Progressives
Woman's Suffrage Party
Question on Pershing Troop Withdrawal and Democratic Convention
The query questions the purpose of a Democratic national convention at St. Louis if General Pershing withdraws troops from Mexico before Villa is defeated. It implies political risk tied to U S military actions and the upcoming convention.
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Wilson
General Pershing
Mexico
Villa
St. Louis
Texas Money at Home Emphasized by Fort Worth Record
The Fort Worth Record urges Texas banks to keep funds local by investing surplus in Texas road bonds school bonds and other securities. It highlights H C Pope of Temple as a leading banker promoting development and notes recent large Texas bond purchases. The piece calls for financing Texas undertakings and crops to make Texas the most prosperous state.
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Texas
H.C. Pope
Temple
Houston
Harrisburg
Port Arthur
Union
Fort Worth
Ocean Freight Advances Hit Wheat Rates
Ocean freight rates for wheat and other commodities have surged to about nine times their prewar levels, per Dr. E. E. Pratt. Limited ship capacity and high war insurance help push up costs, but the note adds that international freight combines may fix and sustain arbitrary rates with little restraint.
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E. E. Pratt
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Houston Post
Can the Kaiser Elect a President
The New Yorker Herald argues Wilson cannot be elected given German American opposition. It notes Berlin may not control the electoral college and predicts the campaign will hinge on whether Berlin can influence U S voters. The World reports Republican leaders face the issue before election day.
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Wilson
New Yorker Herald Y
United States
Berlin
Kaiser
New York World
The Light's Daily Story of a Hero's Trial
Father Prevost, chief cashier at Chanteubrier & Co, faces a fraudulent loss of ten thousand francs blamed on his dead son Louis. After a brave World War II like arc, the father confesses to theft to spare his wife shame, determined to repay the firm and honor his son's memory.
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Paul Vegener
Chanteubrier & Co
Prevost
Louis
Louis Prevost
Montmartre
Chanteabrier
Belgium
Goodby
Father Prevost
M. Chanteubrier
Monsieur Prevost
Monsieur Chanteubrier
Carranza Grants Narrow Railway Permit for U S Military Use
Washington misread Carranza as granting broad access when he only allowed shipment of military supplies to Casas Grandes as commercial freight. The U S sought permission to operate trains with American crews and equipment, but Carranza conditioned it on normal freight terms and Mexican contracts.
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The
Austin Statesman
Washington
Carranza
Mexico
United States
Casas Grandes
General Funston
United States Army
State Department
Sport Costumes Shape Outdoor Fashion This Season
The growing interest in outdoor sports boosts demand for stylish sport costumes. Women seek outfits fitting occasions from tennis to hockey and sport coats in wide stripes velvet ribbed velour and bright colors. Accessories include a blue crown white brim hat and white buttoned boots as finishing touches.
Sleepy Time Tales for Little Folk Dogs Sleep In Bed
Larry brings home Teddy a small dog for Lonny and Bear. Teddy bosses Bear and joins Lonny in bed. Lonny’s mother allows Bear to share Lonny’s bed for one night, then Teddy joins, causing a bedtime crowd. The next night Teddy sleeps in his basket.
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Larry
Lonny
Bear
Teddy
Heat
The Patience of Holland in War Rumors
The Philadelphia Bulletin cautions against trusting rumors of Holland entering the war. It notes Holland’s provocation from both sides, its neutral stance, and the high costs of alliance, arguing neutrality preserves indemnities and avoids ruinous devastation.
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Ocean Freight Advance
the Light's Daily Story
Teddy and Bear
Holland
Philadelphia Bulletin
England
Europe
Papa
International News SeRvice
Wheelan
Oliver
Hope
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