Siam publishers face dangers in press freedom in Bangkok
F A Huffman owner of Bangkok Daily Mail and Krungthep Daily Mail warns press work in Siam is risky as government tolerates but does not back full disclosure. He notes news comes from secret channels, officials deny access, and reporters operate like covert agents amid European war interest. He recalls first visit home in 17 years and tales of ancient finds and uprisings. He stresses American extraterritorial rights and striving for accurate reporting despite pressure.
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Bangkok
Siam
F. A. Huffman
Mall
San Antonio
Jesty
Maha Vajiravudh
Oxford
Huffman
United States
I. B. Lewright
Bangkate
Stara
Krung Thep
Hangkak Daily Mail
Siam Ree
PAM
Despot
Bev
Decious
Nnwsmower
Krungthes Daily
Mit
Secret Service
Mr. “Huffman
Wnt
Europe
Newr
Reuter
Ant
Anyonry
Slam
San Antonio Post Office to Spend 15000 on Repairs
The San Antonio post office will expend 15000 on emergency repairs per estimates from the supervising superintendent of federal buildings. Bids to remove trembling stones in the structure will be opened at the federal building on September 14 at 4 o'clock. Paymaster Armistead is authorized to appoint two additional clerks in the San Antonio office, H. Ja Nels and Miss Alverian Hrott, temporarily in August but not permanent. Armistead awaits word that Dantz G. Roper will visit San Antonio soon.
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San Antonio
Federal Buildings
Federal Building
Armisterd
H. Ja Nels
Miss Alverian
Hrott
Armistead
Dantel G. Roper
Sea Antonio
Homer Jones Speaks on Title Guaranty at Rotary Lunch
Homer Jones of Stewart Title Guaranty Company addressed Rotary Ulih at the St Anthony Hotel Sunday, discussing evolution of abstract business and how title insurance supports cheaper money in Texas. Visitors attended and Thomas Lyons of Delaware Punch Company was introduced as a new member by Harry L. Miller.
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Homer Jones
Stewart Title Guaranty Company
Rotary Ulih
T. Anthony
Earl 1 Gufford
Guilford Machinery & Culvert Company
Jones
Texas
Thomas Lyons
The
Delaware Punch Company
Harry L. Miller
Obituary for Mrs A C Bullitt at 51 in Mississippi town
Mrs A C Bullitt 51 died Thursday night at home 228 West Mark avenue after illness. Survived by husband a son A C Bullitt Sr and two sisters of Brookhaven Mississippi. Funeral at home Friday afternoon Rev Wilbur A Packard of Nie Travis Parke Methodist will officiate. Interment in Mission Bark. Shelley-Laring Undertaking Co. Crockett phones 2328.
Alumni Plan 10 Ad Migigan J Project At San Antonio
Twenty San Antonians of the University plan a nationwide alumni drive to raise 7.9 million dollars to erect the Michigan Union building at Ann Arbor. Frieda of Pittsburgh urged organizing graduates with 18 districts, 38 workers, centers in San Antonio Austin San Angelo and Brownsville. Workshops, banquets, and telegraphic links with headquarters will mark centers as 30,000 alumni gather nationwide. Building cost 660 thousand, endowment 250 thousand, equipment 100 thousand.
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San Antohtans
Universite Et Alchigan
St. Anthony Biel
Eteet
Bulding
Dim Arbor
Mich
Michigan Unionuilding
Kk. Frieda
Pittsburg
Utla
Wetu
San Antonio
Ute
Austin
San Britto
Brownsville
San Angelo
United States
Ann Arbor
San Antonig
Tex
Aus
Rte
Feeville
Chase Brownwood
Claude Giarendon
Corpus Christi
Bretay
Servine
Wress
Ian Claud Eastlan
Berka Fort Worth
Ford
B. Atkinson
Galveston
Bhermeap Street
Greenville
Cheventer
Chriuten Pape
Haskell
Austin Road
Ward
Huntaville O
Chante
Meg LeFord
Carapbell
Kerrystle
Lampasas
Saran
Steady Rigsby
Luling
Mralan Ca
Nancrdachete
Raa Palestine
Daria Ln
Tite
Waxehachit
Sted Weatherford
Crockett Street
San Antonio Austle v
Blond Lodge
Order of Bopperi
Cotton Region Bulletin Automobile Licenses Notice
Fragmentary note from Cotton Region Bulletin hints at automobile licenses and a domestic inquiry. Unclear context mentions Mike Tim and a sister, with garbled dialogue about family relation and housing.
Building Permits Filed for Theatre and Housing Project
The report records building permits including The Thernerne Hrothie store baling and Mil wary Woes valued at 84,000 dollars.
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He Thorman
Repo
Wtore Baling
Panama Hats From Colombia and Ecuador How They Are Woven
The article explains Toquilla straw from five to six palm species used for Panama hats, focusing on the Cars Judavie palmara native to Pacific Colombia Ecuador and Peru. It details harvesting, boiling whitening, weaving techniques, and the three to six month labor for high quality hats, with prices from 25 to 100 dollars, notes export trends in 1914 and mentions machinery and potential export controls.
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Panama
New York Sun
Pacific Coast
Calimbia
Ecuador
Peru
Amazon
United States
Tequilla
Tequilla Jstraw
Colombia
Cartagena
Why the Rattler Has His Fangs
An essay arguing that snakes are not universally vicious and are essential predators. It notes common fears, the rarity of venomous bites in the continental United States, and the three venomous species. It emphasizes scientific caution, demystifies monster legends, and highlights the value of snakes in controlling pests. The piece cites the Gila monster and urges skepticism toward sensational depictions of snakes.
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United States
Cangleink
Hubie
Meier
Beyaibeilon
Arizona
Southwest
American plans to defend against Zeppelin raids described
An American inventor with a German name documents a defense concept against Zeppelins. The plan includes mine fields in London fog, hydrogen balloons with bombs, and wires to snare airships. Joseph Steinmetz and Dr. Oldham are noted, with details on war-time aerial defenses and the potential role of aeroplanes.
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Loudon
Ispecies
Paris
Joseph A. Steinber
Philadelphia
Steametty
London
Zeppelhn
Steinmetz
Kes Encirety
Ballooms
Hack Bom
Oldham Hes
Commerce Street
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