Essence of Strategy Praises Maas and Battles at Vera Cruz
The piece lauds Mexican General Maas for his defense of Vera Cruz and notes his retreat to the interior. It highlights his manifesto calling Mexicans to rally around Saltillo, the distance from Vera Cruz, and references Villa nearby with Maas choosing safety and delaying offensive plans.
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Vera Cruz
Fletcher
Maas
Mexico
Saltillo
Francisco Villa
Oshkosh
Wis
Baden-Baden
Germany
The White Man's Burden Commentary on Wilson's Tam pico stance
The London Daily Graphic analyzes President Wilson's approach to the Tampico incident as warlike toward Mexico while denying war against Mexicans. It portrays a larger struggle beyond battlefield bloodshed and notes the potential anxiety for Americans.
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Wilson
Tampico
London Daily Graphic
Huerta
Mexico
United States
If the United States Should Govern Mexico
A dated editorial argues that the U S might face a monumental challenge if it assumes direct control of Mexico. It cites Mexico’s alleged unpreparedness for self government, praises Porfirio Diaz as the only ruler to keep order, and contends that transforming Mexico would take generations yet would bring glory and profit in time.
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United States
Mexico
Porfirio Diaz
London Graphic
Philippines
General Coxey's Army and the Napoleonic Speech
A historical column mocks General Coxey and his drunken army of job seekers. It contrasts his Napoleonic address to his fifers with their beer fueled misconduct that led to confinement, arguing such theatrics reveal weakened conviction and a shift in public mood toward demonstrations.
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France
Napoleon Bonaparte
Egypt
Pyramids
Coxey
Calaboose
Washington
Labour march failed to win support as Coxey’s army dwindles
The Coxey movement began with broad sympathy from jobless laborers but lost confidence as the march devolved into frugal exchanges for drink and supplies. The piece doubts more such armies will head to Washington and says their stated aims will not be taken seriously if they do.
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Coxey
Washington
Lee's Grandson Dropped From West Point Cadets
North and South express regret after West Point reports Lee’s grandson was dropped from the cadet corps for deficiency in mathematics. The incident sparks debate on whether high math proficiency should be a universal Army standard and whether West Point should temper its requirements while highlighting Northern sentiment over denying a Confederate descendant officer’s uniform.
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North
South
West Point
Robert E. Lee
Boston Transcript
Lee
Young ’Lee
Sheridan
Baseball in the Courts Killifer Decision Shifts Player Rights
Federal court rules clubs cannot force players to stay via the reserve clause and a club inducing a player to break a contract cannot seek court aid. The Killifer ruling places baseball clubs on equal footing with other employers and allows players to sell their services to the highest bidder.
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Killifer
Philadelphia Ress
G O P Old Guard Emerges From Cyclone Cellars
The Philadelphia Record notes Uncle Joe Cannon plans to run again for Congress and Fire Alarm Foraker of Ohio seeks a Senate return to challenge Burton. Ex Senators Aldrich and Lorimer also hint at comebacks, while some view 1912 trouncing as chastening the party.
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G. O. P. Old Guard
Joe Cannon
Congress
Foraker
Ohio
Senate
Burton
Standard Oil Company
Aldrich
Lorimer
Republican Party
Philadelphia Record
Mrs Taft Opposes Woman Suffrage In Early Activity
The Utica Observer notes Mrs Taft wife of the former President opposes woman suffrage while Archbishop Moeller of Cincinnati urges women in his diocese to stand against it. The piece predicts rapid shifts as other leaders may soon declare their positions.
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Taft
Moeller
Cincinnati
Catholic Church
Utica
A State of Mind and the Creekside Happiness
The Yoakum Times notes a lighthearted take on happiness as a state of mind. It observes people finding joy by escaping creditors and enjoying a day by the creek while blue bonnets bloom and fish bite, though the dream may fade.
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Yoakum Times
Women Vote Like Men in Chicago Municipal Election
The Philadelphia Bulletin notes that Chicago’s first universal suffrage election saw women voting similarly to men. Voter turnout rose with registrations, but party alignments and candidate success largely mirrored previous male-only ballots. The hoped for female-led shifts and independent bids largely failed, leaving established machines intact and the so called balance of power diminished.
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Philadelphia Bulletin
Chicago
Illinois
Johns
Chicago Inter-Ocean Sells Under Hammer After Debt
The Chicago Inter-Ocean faces sale by debt default of 700000 in Chicago, with the Record-Herald also failing to meet interest on 2000000 bonds, prompting a required reorganization as the era of afternoon and morning papers is discussed.
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Memphis News-Scimitar
Picayune
New Orleans
Chicago Inter-Ocean
Record-Herald
Smiths Court Bill Would Create Amarillo U S Court
El Paso Congressman Smith backs a bill to form a new United States court in Western Texas with Amarillo as the seat, aiming to ease jurisdiction and potentially include El Paso in a West Texas district. Abilene Reporter notes anticipated expansion while Abilene stays northern, and a Washington hearing on March 8 drew interest. Judge Legett opposed shifting Dallas to the eastern district, prompting Meek’s move from Dallas.
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el Paso Times
Smith
West Texas
Amarillo
el Paso
Washington
Legett
Abilene
Texas
Dallas
Meek
National scheme urged for primaries in convention
Chairman Charles D. Hilles of the Republican National Committee urges the next national convention adopt primary elections for delegates. He argues primaries are workable and delegates should be elected on equal basis with real representation, especially for southern districts with few Republicans.
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Buffalo News
Charles D. Hilles
Republican National Committee
Exonerations Challenge U S View of Villa and Huerta
The New York Mail notes Pancho Villa is exonerated of Benton’s murder by Carranza’s committee. With Juarez and Chihuahua unsettled, Villa’s power persists and the verdict’s impact is muted. The piece argues Huerta’s exoneration in Madero’s case mirrors this, placing the administration in a dilemma over unequal treatment.
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New York Mail
Pancho Villa
Benton
General Carrangia
Juarez
Chihuahua
Villa
Huerta
Madero
Carranza
Blease Pardons Surge in South Carolina Penitentiary Plan
Governor Cole Blease continues his drive to empty the state prison by pardoning eight murderers and six other convicts last Monday, bringing total pardons to 1190 and leaving 186 prisoners in the penitentiary though the current count of pardons since last Monday is unknown.
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Blease
Cole Blease
South Carolina
Thie
Temple Telegram
Trust Question Looms Large In New Trade Commission Push
The Democratic Congress deems the trust question a bigger issue than this session can settle and abandons the original trust busting plan. A bill creating an interstate trade commission will likely be the sole major legislation attempted this session.
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Democratic Congress
Interstate Trade Commission
el Paso Times
What Is Sabotage as a Labor Term
A Plain Dealer correspondent explains the word sabotage, tracing its French origins and adoption by labor groups. He defines sabotage as workers doing less work to pressure for higher pay, with higher forms including wrecking machinery or burning plants.
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The
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Confederate Congress of Labor
Toulouse
Rennes Congress of Labor
Confederated Congress
Paris
Maple Sugar Decline Sparks Concern Over Sap and Trees
The Washington Star notes rising maple sugar prices, concerns over adulteration, and reports of maple trees being slaughtered for other uses while sap flow declines in some groves. Conservation efforts appear limited though interest in planting maple sugar orchards may grow as prices rise.
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The
Washington Star
GIVING COUNTRY A REST
The New York World notes Washington sees no rush for new trust laws and rejects elevating the corporation bureau to an interstate trade commission. It argues stock and bond issues of interstate railroads should be regulated nationally and urges passage within a fortnight, with current laws enforced.
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New York World
Washington
Congress
Bureau of Corporations
Interstate Trade Commission
Abstinence in Navy Marks Radical Prohibition Move
The Pittsburg Gazette Times notes Secretary Daniels order abolishing the wine mess and prohibiting liquor on ships and shore stations. It argues public sentiment will largely approve, saying the experiment could improve alertness, strength, efficiency and longevity for sailors.
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Pittsburg Gazette Times
Daniels
Sam
Roosters and Men Policy Warned by Agriculture Dept
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes a government bulletin urging fowl keepers to destroy roosters between May 1 and December 1 as unnecessary and costly. The piece comments that feminists should find comfort in reducing surplus roosters and argues men could be included in the same category.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Agricultural Department
Daily Fashion Hint: New Mannish Suit for Free Movement
The article previews a new fashion: a bifurcated garment resembling trousers, worn with a petticoat, top in black satin, and a mannish jacket with a flared lower part. It emphasizes freedom of walking and dancing and the visible masculine crease and cuff through the outer skirt opening.
Controversial stance on women’s economic role sparks debate
The text argues women should be limited to producing classes, with consumption treated as a threat. It proposes confinement or exclusion for those who become consumers, suggesting surplus income should go to male family members. The passage reflects drastic measures and gendered control of earnings.
Pensions Bill for Spanish War Veterans Widows and Children
The House approved a new pensions bill for widows and minor children of officers and men who served in the Spanish war Philippine insurrection and Boxer uprising. It imposes marriage and income limits but scenery suggests restrictions will later be loosened as with other pensions. The piece critiques the usual pattern of combining politics with pensions.
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New York World
House
Congress
Treasury
Panama Severs From Colombia Sparks Senate Row
The Detroit Free Press notes rumors of an apology clause in a U S Colombia treaty. It argues the Senate fight would be political theater and accuse Bryan of muddying records to discredit a past administration.
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Detroit Free Prés
United States
Colombia
Panama
Senate of the
Mr. Bryan
Senate
When is a platform pledge not a pledge
The Springfield Republican notes conflict over party pledges. Oscar Straus commends Wilson against canal tolls exemptions while denouncing the covenant with the people. Senator O Gorman’s committee blocks a bill on nominations publicity. Baltimore platform favors Philippine independence, prompting questions about pledge integrity.
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Springfield
Oscar Straus
Bull Moose
Wilson
O’gorman
Baltimore
O'Gorman
To the Editor Letter on Vera Cruz General Maas
The Light To the Editor notes letters must be signed by the writer and location provided. Is the General Maas in Vera Cruz dispatches the same man arrested in San Antonio and once a client of Marshall Hicks?
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Maas
Vera Cruz
San Antonio
Marshall Hicks
General Maas Desertion and Jail Case Contradict Similar Names
The report clarifies that Gen Joaquin Maas Jr was detained in El Paso on neutrality law charges after a train stop at the stockyards. He appeared before U S Commissioner Edwards with bond set for trial, pending grand jury action. No indictment was returned, officials citing no neutrality violation and noting sanction from Washington.
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Gustavo Maas
Vera Cruz
Maas
el Paso
Larego
Joaquin Maas Jr
Joaquin Maas
Mexico
Huerta
Monterey
Southern Pacific
Willard Simpson
United States
R. L. Edwards
Marshall Hicks
State Department
Washington
Laredo
Jalapa
The Fort Worth Meeting Reveals Carpenter Rift
A Houston Post editorial mocks the Fort Worth conference as plans collapse when carpenters reject specifications. It argues Hon James E Ferguson is unsuitable due to his landlord tenant stance seen as socialist and suggests past alignments worsen his fate amid local political factions.
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The
Houston Post
Fort Worth
James E. Ferguson
Ferguson
Colonel Ball
NO CANAL MONOPOLY OBJECTION IN CENTRAL AMERICA
The document argues against U S trea ties with Colombia and Nicaragua aimed at securing perpetual canal route options. It claims Washington seeks an exclusive monopoly over Isthmian canal privileges, unnecessary given one viable route suffices and international competition would be risky.
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Philadelphia Bulletin
Colombia
United States
Atrato River Canal
Nicaragua
Washington
Central America
Isthmian
Railroads Press for 5 Percent Freight Rate Hike
Senator LaFollette faults railroads for pressuring the Interstate Commerce Commission to approve a 5 percent freight rate increase east of the Mississippi. The public deserves a case based on expert inquiry and hearings, not hurried action spurred by railroad-backed groups.
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Chicago News
LaFollette
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mississippi River
Pubic
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