Protecting Von Igel and the German Secretaries
The piece discusses Count Von Bernstorff defending Von Igel amid his U S indictment for crimes against the peace and dignity. It notes Von Papen’s deportation for neutrality offenses, suggests Bernstorff’s knowledge, and cites DOJ stance on immunity, while linking the case to broad U S German tensions and a growing American geographic literacy.
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Count von Bernstorff
United States
von Igel
von Papen
von Bernstorff
Germany
Two San Antonios and the Villa rumor
The report spread nationwide that American cavalry chased bandits through San Antonio and that Villa's body was found fifty miles south. Readers questioned whether the punitive campaign targeted Mexico or U.S. soil, but Tur Licar notes no Northern or Eastern paper repeated the misimpression.
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United States
San Antonio
W. C. Brown
Francisco Villa
Mexico
Tur Licar
Army aviators in Mexico show endurance and skill
The aviation squadron in Mexico logged long flights and located a Mexican column in the Sierra Madre. Despite limited equipment, Lieutenants Gorrell and Dargue flew about 330 miles from San Antonio to Columbus in four hours, proving their competence. The group also aided communications when telegraph and wireless failed, highlighting unpreparedness in air power and plans to reorganize the aviation branch into a formal division.
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Mexico
Gorrell
Dargue
San Antonio
Columbus
N. M
Sierra Madre Mountains
Europe
Army
Signal Corps
Dust problem in San Antonio streets criticized by residents
Residents lament months of dust due to scarce rainfall and inaction by the street department. They note downtown pavements reduce nuisance but overall dust harms health, property, and tourism. They urge constant anti dust measures until rain improves conditions.
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San Antonio
Army aviation corps to lead in future conflict
The piece argues that the aviation corps faced censure after a court martial but faults the policy makers rather than the aviators. With adequate machines and trained personnel, the United States can develop aviation to outrank rival nations, urging a Washington-backed reorganization.
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Army
Washington
United States Army Aviation Corps
The Sniper Stance in War and Peace
The San Angelo Standard argues against the sniper as a dangerous foe both on battlefields and in civilian life. It condemns backarmed shots as violations of fair play, noting slander and breach of confidence hurt more than bullets and urging public disdain for such tactics.
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Mexico
Villa
San Angelo
Business Men Should Vote for Liberty and Civic Duty
The San Benito Light warns that polite appeals to prejudice empower grafters and machines. Voters denounce bosses yet neglect primaries, letting corrupt slates cement power. It urges men of business to value the franchise as a key liberty secured by ancestors.
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San Benito
State Neglects Laws at Texas Capitol
Nearly 500 workers are at the Austin capitol where the Texas fire escape law exists since May, yet no fire escapes are installed. Only two center stairways serve third and fourth floors. Fort Worth Star-Telegram notes further safety issues and questions compliance with its own laws.
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State Capitol
Austin
Texas
Fort Worth
Leaumont Enterprise
Guard Deserves Attention in Texas National Guard
Fort Worth Star-Telegram argues Texas should expand its National Guard beyond the 3000 current personnel to meet peace-time duties as the state police and potential response to Mexican security threats, stressing that efficiency includes numbers.
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Fort Worth
Pan American Union Chief Foresees Test for Latin Ties
Director General John Barrett says the Mexican crisis will test U S relations with Latin American republics. He argues a clean handling of Villa could boost Monroe Doctrine backed diplomacy, as South American leaders welcome greater partnership in world affairs.
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John Barrett
Pan- American Union
Villa
Monroe
South America
Barrett
Denison Gazette
Republicans Back Burnett Immigration Bill Reported by Observer
The Utica Observer notes that a majority of Republicans and Democrats in the House supported the Burnett immigration bill. It says Congress repeated itself and that parties hesitate to oppose measures of extraordinary importance, showing governing ability.
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House
Congress
Utica
Roosevelt’s Bid for a Third Term Draws Fresh Outrage
The Buffalo Enquirer labels Theodore Roosevelt’s latest attack on President Wilson as another explosion of his insane ambition to win a third term. It accuses Roosevelt of plotting outrage and intrigue to seize what Washington and Jefferson denied and what Grant’s era denied the Republicans.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Wilson
United States
Washington
Jefferson
Ulysses
Grant
Roosevelt
Buffalo Enquirer
Letter to the Editor on German Americans and patriotism
A reader questions German American groups in the United States urging unity for political ends. The author argues Americans of German birth should prioritize American loyalty over racial ties, cites past leaders and notable German Americans, and warns against propaganda that harms patriotism and civil unity.
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Chicago
San Francisco
United States
Germany
America
France
England
San Antonio
Gustav Schleicher
Congress
Baron Edward Degener
Ferdinand Herff
Texas
Herff
Devener
Schleicher
United States of America
Veils and Hats Fashion Notes From Early Style Columns
The article discusses choosing veils to pair with hats, noting a wide variety of designs from lace effects to hexagon meshes. It highlights draped veils versus close fitting ones, mentions the Hy lass veil with a fine hexagon base, and describes a flower trim black lacquered straw hat with roses and lilacs and a blue ribbon.
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Milady
Passing By A Voice From a Hospital in Cairo Poem
A Detroit Free Press reader note describes a London Star poem about a wounded Bombadier Bumpas from the Australiana contingent. The speaker recalls front-line scenes in Gallipoli and Cairo hospital, where soldiers, nurses, families, and the wounded pass by, with themes of sacrifice, memory, and unity under the flag.
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Cairo
London Star
Bombadier Bumpas
Gallipoli
Jies
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Henry Terrell
Gardner
Providence Con Preparedness
Mke
Willie
Johnny
Washington Star
Sonny
Ike
Jack
Black Watch
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Adonis
Gabriel
Detroit Free Press
Papa
Ional News Service
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Oliver
Nick Oteene
Smith
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