Debating Currency Reform and Its Political Risks
The piece argues currency reform rivals tariffs in complexity under Wilson era policy. It warns that Henrys plan for an asset based, commodity money system could destabilize credit by elevating borrowers' access over lenders. The administration favors government credit, gold reserves, and strong commercial paper as three pillars.
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Wilson
Congress
Henry
Congressman Henry
Aldrich
Bryan
Mr. Henry
Curt note from Bryan sparks debate over US stand in Chihuahua
The piece criticizes Secretary Bryan for a curt note to Mexican authorities around Chihuahua and questions whether the United States will back its demands. It argues diplomacy without force harms US prestige and warns of possible military action if Americans abroad are not protected.
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Bryan
Chihuahua
United States
State Department
Salazar
Unstable Debts and Currency Battle Amid Market Strain
The text discusses debt not held together under stress and rare evidences of debt being capitalized. It notes squally times revealing the system’s weakness and how such conditions shape the best recommendation for an asset currency. It mentions Mr. Henry and allied supporters directing attacks in this financial debate.
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Henry
Texas Thirty third Legislature Delivers Sixty six Enactments
A legislative roundup notes the first called session of Texas Thirty third Legislature enacted sixty six laws and one resolution, with 154 measures introduced. It highlights the workload and the gap between gubernatorial recommendations and legislative action, citing the penitentiary bill as a key debated measure.
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Texas
Hodges
Kansas
Colquitt
Demand for Mandatory Spraying Gains Support at Apple Shippers Meeting
The 19th annual meeting of the International Apple Shippers Association in Cleveland urged state laws requiring annual spraying or tree removal to protect crops. Northwest apples fetch premium, while California expects about half the 1912 crop due to frost. New eating varieties were showcased and East Coast reform advocates argue spraying boosts quality and marketability.
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International Apple Shippers’ Association
Cleveland
New England
Northwest
Illinois
California
Balkan losses and gains balanced after war
A rough tally shows Balkan allies fared relatively evenly after Bulgaria's defeat. If Turks retreat to the Enos Midia line Turkey would lose about 10 000 square miles and Roumania gain 20 000. Greece gains 10 000 plus Crete. Serbia about 17 000. overall shifts leave total areas around 53 000 to 46 000 square miles, with Bulgaria benefiting less and Austria tied to Berlin’s restraint.
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Balkan
Bulgaria
Enos-Midia
Turkey
Roumania
Greece
Crete
Servia
Mouimorie
Dulentia
Salonica
Silistria
Death Rate Raised By Heat In Wisconsin
Wisconsin's death rate for April to June rose to 11.9 per thousand, led by heat related deaths and violence. The state health board notes 7215 total deaths, with heat prostration and sunstroke cited among key causes and a rise of 136 over 1912 figures.
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Wisconsin
State Board of Health
Eal
Earth for the People explodes in Mexican land record revolt
The St Louis Post-Dispatch denounces rebels burning land records in a captured Mexican city. It argues the fight exposes despots who seize land from workers and urges restoring land titles to those who farm, likening it to historic ballot wars in England and Ireland.
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Mexico
Lloyd- George
England
Erin
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
True Love and a Misread Motoring Spouse
James Ward confronts a suspected affair with Keith Nicholson after a year of marriage. A twist at the solicitor’s office reveals the overcoat and scarf were not what they seemed and that Grace Ward may be orchestrating the scenes. Ward leaves to confront his wife with a changed view.
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James Ward
Keith Nicholson
Keith
Nicholson
Mrs. James
Jim
Dorothy
John Edmunds
John Edmonds
Ward
Rascal
Mr. Edmunds
Grace
Mr. Nicholson
Modern Blue Laws from the Laredo Times
The mayor of San Antonio says lid laws will not be enforced. He targets mov ing picture shows and ice cream parlors, not saloons, arguing parks and recreation places offer Sundays rest for the poorer classes. The note reflects urban tension over Sunday amusements and public spaces.
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Laredo Times
San Antonio
New England
Puritan amusements and fashion A London beauty tattooed Votes for Women
A fashion note describes a pintucked batiste blouse and red silk waistcoat with a white mohair suit for country club wear. The piece contrasts Puritan restraint with historical zealotry, noting penalties for Sunday offenses and suppression of dissent, ending with Mrs. Howard featuring a Votes for Women tattoo on her cheek.
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St. Gall
Night Noise In Black Neighborhood Sparks Police Concern
A reader asks The Light to challenge police inaction over nightly disturbances and shouting by a local African American neighborhood around Cherry and Center streets. The letter describes alarms, shots fired, and fear of murder as residents demand protection and calm.
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Cherry
Center Streets
San Antonian
Arms for both or neither policy conflict
The New York Tribune argues against arming either Huerta or Carranza or both in Mexico. It warns that supplying munitions to either side risks recognizing belligerents and could backfire by prolonging conflict. The piece favors selling to neither as humane and prudent.
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The
New York Tribune
Mexico
Huerta
Carranza
Representatives to determine longitude gap between Washington and Paris
Officials of the two nations will measure the precise difference in longitude between Washington D C and Paris France. The task involves coordinated observations and data sharing to establish an accurate meridian separation for navigation and cartography.
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Washington
Paris
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