Sam Bell for Mayor Opposes Ryan Backed Machine Image
A vigorous defense of Sam Bell's mayoral bid portrays Joseph Ryan as allied with machine politics and depicts Bell as honest, nonpartisan leadership. The piece argues urging San Antonio to re-elect Bell, praising his administration as clean and effective during wartime challenges and calling for continued support to keep the city prosperous.
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Joseph Ryan
Ryan
San Antonio
Aivst
America
Mr. Ryan
Hell
Walid
Tre Ligier
Bell
Declağuing the League and Its Constitutional Redraft
The piece argues the League of Nations may become an abstraction rather than a physical instrument. It warns that the redrafted constitution shifts the body from potential world government with enforceable law to a mere understanding.
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League of Nations
League
Ion
Rte
Lelwoun
Debated constitution as peace league worsens or aids world order
The article discusses the League of Nations concept, arguing the constitution may have moral force even without compulsory power. It questions whether amendments satisfy Senate objections and what Taft would think, noting the tension between idealism and practical enforcement for achieving lasting peace.
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League
Fatt
Taft
Mr. Taft
United States Senate
Futtle
Liberty Under Strain: War Era Rights and Prohibition Intrusions
A critical view of American personal liberty during wartime proposes that patriotism masked acceptance of injustices. The piece condemns prohibition era overreach, noting New York Police Commissioners pushing autocratic controls over hotels and lodgings without proof, based on officer suspicions.
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American Republic
felseTti
Lees
New York
Tee Wien
Despot fears fuel New York police power push
A partisan State Bar Association inquiry criticized a police bill as granting czarlike authority to seize personal property and invade private residences. Police officials deny plans, while new measures loom to strip perceived protections and curb liberty amid democracy debates.
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Tor
State ‘Bar’ Association
New York
Russia
Cotton Canard Deluge Over Texas Farmers League
A Dallas Farmers League of Texas meeting adopts resolutions accusing the United States of maintaining a cotton embargo to depress prices and to benefit officials. The piece argues the embargo's origin and effects are misrepresented and notes complexities in Europe and wartime blockades, plus mentions sports and Mexican figures in passing.
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Farmers’ League of Texas
Dallas
United States
Watlice
Europe
Germany
United Sta
Hagland
England
France
Forbidden
Gutton
The Light and Prohibition in Texas Politics Excerpt
A fragmented excerpt from The Light critiques anti-prohibitionists and praises state governance under Texas leaders. It recounts references to soldiers conventions and governors, noting tensions between prohibition, military imagery, and state authority amid early 20th century debate. The text includes garbled OCR with names and places partially obscured.
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Texas-state
Rogers
Tommi
Austin
Cass
Tanger
Three Silver Stripes and the Gentleman Question
A reader denounces a recent newspaper debate on army ethics and gentility, praising old army spirit while arguing officers and soldiers must be efficient. The letter, signed FW Wilbane, questions the defense of volunteers and drafted men and calls for balanced, clear arguments.
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Phree
Yeaterdey
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Iyott
Wilbane
Fankeely
Fractured Texas War Letter Demands Loyalty and Voting Rights
A reader laments misused wartime sacrifice from Texas soldiers, accusing Governor Hobby of disenfranchising veterans by blocking their political participation. The letter argues for constitutional voting rights for soldiers and women, tying loyalty to democracy and national victory in World War I.
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Lexus
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Texas
Hobby
Uielas
Unclear public debate on national policy letters
Fragmentary OCR passage shows calls for a public debate. It references readers, wiser men, and a stalled discussion about national questions. The garbled text hints at a contentious topic linked to patriotism, governance, and future policy, with no clear names, places, or dates readable.
Lloyd George and Northcliffe Clash Over Peace Terms
The Daily edition reports a heated confrontation between Lloyd George and Northcliffe over terms for peace. The dispute centers on Allied aims and political leverage, with Northcliffe pressing for a distinct approach and Lloyd George defending government aims amid public scrutiny.
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Hungry Worms Back Ninth Year With Fresh Ideas
Briggs reports a quirky column celebrating renewed zest and new ideas for the year. The piece playfully references appetite, a worm metaphor, and a promise of improved methods and opportunities.
Bolshevism and Germany Indemnity Debate Across Europe
A European debate on the postwar German indemnity unfolds with references to the Vienna Congress and Bolshevik influence. Analysts debate whether Allies should lower demands or seek international control to prevent Russia and Bolshevism from reshaping Europe.
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London
Tmax
Philadelphia
Longlon
Otto Avetzthreoteseor
Martin
Bolshevist
Usma
Germany
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Vienna
Detpadr
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Miesbaeker
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