San Antonio Light masthead and New York Chicago Boston offices
The San Antonio Light announces its print identity and chain of Associated Press wire service coverage. Office locations listed include New York at 230 Fifth Ave Chicago Masters Building and Boston Tremont Building.
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San Antonio
San Antonio Light
The
San Antonio Gazette
Associated Press
New York
Paul Block, Inc
Fifth Ave
Chicago
Pau! Block, Inc
Masters
Boston
Tremont
War Syndicate Claim Rejected by Senator Williams
Senator Williams accuses a U.S. war syndicate with money including non Mexican funds of fomenting conflict with Mexico. He cites newspapers owned by Hearst, Munsey, and Scripps McRae as evidence but argues metropolitan papers do not prove a unified plot. He urges dismissing the claim as unfounded and improbable.
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John Sharp Williams
United States
Mississippi
Mexico
John Sharp
Standard Oil Company
New York
Hearst
Munsey
Scripps-McRae
Tammany Hall
Wilson
Ohn Lind
Protection of Nicaragua Treaty Shelved in Tariff Timetable
Secretary of State Bryan withdraws the Nicaraguan protectorate treaty from consideration to avoid impeding the tariff bill. The issue will be deferred to the next regular Congress session in spring. Advocates warn of a broad, costly obligation if a protectorate spreads through Central America, while stressing U S sovereignty and canal interests.
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Bryan
Senate
Congress
Washington
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
United States
Cuba
Central America
Nicaragua
Guatemala
Costa Rica
San Salvador
Uncle Sam
Foreign Relations Committee
Panama
Rio Grande
Louis Napoleon
Mexico
Panama Canal
Canal Zone
Unanimous Opinion Dismisses Williams War Syndicate Claim
The passage notes that the apparent concerted comment amounts to mere unanimity, not action. It mocks Sen John Sharp Williams and his so called war syndicate dream, suggesting he drop his middle name as it does not suit him.
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John Sharp Williams
Butter Prices Defy Supply Demand In Chicago Warehouses
A midwestern analysis notes 10,346,000 more pounds of butter stored in Chicago cold storage than a year ago while prices rise. Mid summer butter prices hit record highs despite a favorable year for producers with ample pasture and strong supply.
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Middle West
Chicago
North
Butter Prices Rise as North Dairy Output Surges
Northcreameries produced more butter than in years past yet prices climb due to a clash between Elgin brokers and Chicago jobbers. Jobbers hoard butter in cold storage while Elgin prices stay high, risking a market squeeze. A harsh winter could lift costs further. mild weather may flood the market, hurting jobbers and helping consumers.
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Elgin
Ill
Chicago
Express rate cuts eyed by Interstate Commerce Commission
The ICC orders a reduction in express rates, estimated to cut about 26 million dollars in annual revenue for carriers, roughly 16 percent of gross earnings. The Houston Post notes the move follows Franklin K. Lane’s findings and could benefit shippers if upheld in court, reflecting a balanced handling of carrier and shipper interests.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Marble
Franklin K. Lane
Secretary of the Interior
Houston Post
Willacy Proposes Convict Earnings For Relatives
Fort Worth Record discusses State Senator John G. Willacy's prison reform bill. It would require convicts net earnings to be paid to wives, children or female relatives. Opponents warn of selling labor and reintroducing corporal punishment.
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Willacy
John G. Willacy
Fort Worth
Precedent for Envoy Lind in US intervention history
The piece notes an American precedent for President Wilson sending Governor Lind to Mexico and an earlier instance where President Taylor sent a special agent to Hungary. It cites Chevalier Hulsemann’s offensive letter and Webster’s rebuke asserting US right to recognize de facto regimes and seek information, ending with Hulsemann’s withdrawal and Hungary not recognized.
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Envoy Lind
Wilson
John Lind
Mexico
Zachary Taylor
Hungary
Washington
Chevalier Hulsemann
Daniel Webster
Hulsemann
United States
Chevalier Hussemann
Indianapolis News
Wilson Reaffirms Nonrecognition of Governments from Assassination
President Wilson sharpens the line against dollar diplomacy by pledging not to recognize any government founded on assassination. The stance counters Ambassador Wilson and aims to deter revolutionary leaders in Central America from toppling elected administrations. The policy seeks to reward stability over revolution.
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Wilson
Senate
United States
Temple
Ramsey Declines Governor Run Becomes Open Question
Judge Ramsey declines to enter the governor race while hinting he could reverse the decision with proper pleadings. He cites a balance between conservatism and the progressive radical label and notes the evolving meaning of radical in politics. The piece reflects on the term progressive-radical and shifts from old social ostracism.
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Ramsey
Waco Times-Herald
Canada Forces Faglard Act on Panama Canal Question
The Nashville Tennessean notes Canada debates the Panamanian canal arbitration and the composition of the arbiter commission. It argues Canada aims to push Tie land into a bloc while Canada seeks free tolls, while the United States would gain if only American ships pass free. The paper suggests Canada may declare no arbitration is needed, triggering a large controversy.
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Canada
Faglard
Panama Canal
Tneland
United States
Nashville
Tennesseean
Government Aid Asked to Help Americans Abroad Seeks $100000
Secretary Bryan requests a $100,000 appropriation to assist stranded Americans in Mexico. The move is described as routine, reflecting actions government has taken before in foreign parts, with no radical or drastic implications.
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Bryan
Mexico
New York
Letter from John Jay McDevitt on mayoral candidacy and civic virtue
A reader signs as John Jay McDevitt and argues for honor over laws, urging uplifting the town and celebrating happiness. He doubts political ambition and envisions a town guided by manhood, liberty, and a festive, poetry-filled civic spirit. He hints at future wealth and a paid “millionaire for a day” arrival.
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Wilkes-Barre
McDevitt
Brooks
Texas
Plains
Fate
Providence
John Jay McDevitt
John Jay M’devitt
Knickerbocker Press Spelling Question Sparks Debate
The note explains the pronunciation Wuerta for the name Hue Rta and clarifies the spelling H U E R T A as used by Knickerbocker Press. It frames a transcription dispute over the publication’s branding.
Bryan Visits Capitol Boosts Peace Plans Optimism
The Front Chautauqua Standpoint notes Mr. Bryan remains hopeful about his universal peace program during a capitol visit, signaling continued confidence in achieving his diplomatic goals.
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Bryan
Capitol
Washington Post
Dancing frock worn by Miss Janet Fish in Newport
Daily Fashion Hint describes a charming dancing dress worn by Miss Janet Fish in Newport this summer. The gown features white net over white batiste embroidery in ecru motifs with tiers of flounces trimmed by ecru net fringes and a deep net yoke over pink tulle. A pink satin sash and pink rose complete the look.
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Janet Fish
Newport
Luncheon Gossip and Cigar Mixup at Gunter Hotel
Observant citizen Jack Fernandez dined with friends at the Gunter hotel in Austin yesterday. He regaled listeners with tales of the legislature while coffee and cigars arrived. a waiter mixed up orders saying he could not find Claro cigars and brought a Principe de Roap instead.
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Jack Fernandez
Austin
Gunter Hotel
Mr. Fernandez
Trespassing on Railroads Highlights Passenger Safety Gap
The Illinois Central Railroad Company compares 1912 to 1888 showing trespass deaths far exceed passenger deaths. It cites three-tenths of a passenger killed daily on trains versus 14.8 daily trespass fatalities and notes ICC quarterly bulletins calling for end to trespassing.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Illinois Central Railroad Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Speaking of Qualifications
President Wilson is discussed as fit to run the banks with Johnston Democrat noting the idea. The remark suggests belief that Wilson could manage financial institutions as well as the country.
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Wilson
Johnston
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Wuerta
Knickerbocker Press
Samuel
Mrs. Pankhurst
Milwaukee Sentinel
MR. Henpeck
Henry Dear
Henry
Fox
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