Constitutional Convention Proposal Shocks Texas House
In Austin on August 15 the Texas House considered a surprise resolution to call a constitutional convention in 1915, with questions raised about its legality since the governor did not submit it for legislation. Debate continued as members shuffled to gather support, while other measures advanced or stalled amid partisan tensions.
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McDaniel
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Reedy
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Wortham
McAskill
B County
Oliver-Wheeler
Senate
Collins
Oliver
Brelsford
Morrow
Watson
McGregor
Wheeler
McNealus
Contingent Expense Committee
Lane
Townsend
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W. P. Lane
Secret Service
Bailey's Pill
Guadalupe River
DeWitt County
Cuero Light and Power Company
Corporation Land Colonization
Daws Near Final Action in Texas Special Session
In Austin on August 15 the governor sees the three main bills shaping the special session. The general appropriation bill the penitentiary bill and the measure for electing United States senators by direct vote of the people are near final enactment and lawmakers face remaining days to finish business.
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Austin
Tex
United States
Weather Observations Across Major Cities
Morning report shows St Louis at 78 degrees with clear skies and a south wind, Chicago 74 with clouds and northeast wind, Milwaukee 72 with rain and a south breeze, St Paul 74 clear with southeast wind, Kansas City 80 clear and hot, New York 68 cloudy with light southwest wind, Boston 60 cloudy with light south wind, and Washington 68 clear calm with possible Saturday rain.
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Bryan Seals Reveal War Eagle Hidden Behind Dove
Washington August 15. Secretary Bryan used a peace seal that misled as a dove of peace but a British inquiry shows the design is from an ancient coin. The coin depicts a war eagle with Zeus on a throne and Hercules on the back, dating to Alexander the Great era.
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Zeus
Cecil Arthur Spring-Rice
British Museum
Palestine
Alexander the Great
Hercules
Indemnity Favors For Alien Japanese Highlight Diplomatic Tension
Tokyo reports indicate the United States may favor in principle paying indemnities to Japanese nationals affected by California alien land ownership laws and may permit Japan to take a similar measure. Japan seeks a permanent solution and better US relations. public reaction in Japan remains heated amid sensational press commentary.
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Tokio
United States
California
Japan
Hochi Shimbun
Korea
Secret Chinese recognition talks widen abroad
Prolonged secret conferences are under way in Geneva with Chinese ambassadors to France Germany Austria Hungary Italy Russia and the Netherlands. The main topic is how to secure recognition of the new Chinese republic after Yuan Shi Kai is elected president.
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Geneva
France
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Italy
Russia
Netherlands
Yuan Shi Kai
Leased Wire Day Report Features AP News Service
The San Antonio Light states it uses the Leased Wire Day report from the Associated Press as its primary daily source, supplemented by its own extensive news service. The AP is described as the world's largest and most dependable general news organization, providing about 20,000 words each day.
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San Antonio
Demands Exchanged as Glynn and Sulzer Clash in Albany
Lieutenant Governor Glynn demands surrender of the executive chamber the privy seal and related documents from Governor Sulzer Sulzer refuses to comply and proposes court submission Glynn and Sulzer seek a quick judicial settlement while Mrs Sulzer and Aaron Levy face personal strains and salary implications unfold in Albany
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Martin H. Glynn
Sulzer
Glynn
State of New York
State of
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Aaron J. Levy
Assembly
Senate
State Court of Appeals
Mitchell May
Saratoga
Capitol
Bar Association 10 Advocate Changes in Montreal Report
A Missouri council summary outlines American Bar committees proposals for Montreal. It calls for extending indictment and grand jury witness privileges to all criminal defendants and backs a marriage evasion act to bar marriages in other states for ineligible individuals. It also supports creating a court of patent appeal.
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American Bar Association
Montreal
Missouri Council
Court of Patent Appeal
Thunderbolts Strike Homes Across Wisconsin and Manitoba
A severe electrical storm lashed eastern Wisconsin and western Manitoba causing extensive damage. In Milwaukee and Oshkosh ten buildings were struck in Wisconsin with losses mounting to thousands of dollars. Manitoba faced a 60 mile gale and widespread grain and property damage running into hundreds of thousands.
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Manitoba
Wis
Wisconsin
Oskosh
Winnipeg
Fighting at Nanking and Peking update Aug 15 16
Dispatches report sharp fighting on Purple hill near Nanking between northern troops and southern rebels. General Chang Hsun leads northern units with main government forces advancing toward Nanking to engage the rebels. Silver Islands forts remain in rebel hands as negotiations to buy off leaders proceed for 10000 dollars.
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Purple Hill
Nanking
Ching Kiang
Kiang-Su
China
Chang Hsun
Silver Islands
Mob executes Black man in Morgan jail riot
Robert Lovett, a Black man charged with the murders of Ben Shields and M. Robinson near Morgan Georgia, was shot to death by a mob at the county jail after overpowering a 15 man guard and battering the jail doors in an early morning attack.
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Morgan, Ga
Robert Lovett
Lovett
Ben Shields
M. Robinson
Morgan
McMichael Testifies Before House Lobby Committee
J. H. McMichael, accused by Martin M. Mulhall of spying for the National Association of Manufacturers, testified before the House lobby investigating committee after serving as chief page on the House floor.
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Washington
J. H. McMichael
Martin M. Mulhall
National Association of Manufacturers
House
Remnants of Heat Killings and Water Crisis in Kansas
Kansas Missouri and Oklahoma suffer twelve days of extreme heat with no rain. Cisterns and springs dry, trains deliver limited water, livestock driven to water, and farmers adapt by watering trees and digging wells. Governor Stubbs considers a rain prayer proclamation as senators debate Mexican affairs.
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Seek Sleep in Open Nights Across Kansas City
Residents cope with two weeks of heat by sleeping outdoors in cars or on elevated spots to find a breeze. Wealthy families motor out at night, sleep in open beds, and return at sunrise. Bert Goins of the Kansas City Yacht Club notes sleeping with a damp blanket but cautions others. Many also sleep in motor boats on the Missouri River for cooler air after dark.
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Kansas City
Bert Goins
Playground to Be Used for Carnegie Story Hour
The Brackenridge park playground established by welfare groups will host the Carnegie story hour for children tomorrow afternoon instead of the library. Children should meet at the library at 2 30 p m and go to the park in a body. They should bring bathing suits and items for games as the playground is now in full operation. The stream has been cleaned for wading and a larger pool will be added later.
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Brackenridge Park
Election Officials Indicted in Chicago Wards Fraud Probe
Seventeen precinct election officials from the Twelfth and Ninth wards tied to the Democratic or Republican parties were indicted by a grand jury in a probe into election frauds in Chicago.
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Chicago
Senate feud over Hale Mexico mission sparks murder claims
Sen Penrose accuses William Bayard Hale of acting as Wilson's agent in Mexico City as Americans are said to be killed daily. Sen Bacon defends the White House while urging restraint and avoiding war. Debates stall actions and multiple probes are proposed on Mexico and navy matters.
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William Bayard Hale
Mexico City
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Ardmore
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Navy
Lind Confers With Gamboa on Mexican Matters
John Lind, Wilson's representative, met with Mexican Foreign Minister Frederico Gamboa at his private residence in Mexico City, staying until late. Reports from Vera Cruz's Huatusco district say thousands of Indians have revolted after Carranza agents claimed land rights, with poorly armed locals. Federal troops were dispatched to quell the unrest as the Vera Cruz governor seeks to pacify the situation.
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Vera Crus
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