President Wilson urged to spend holiday near Corpus Christi
San Antonio Chamber of Commerce writes to President Wilson inviting a visit or vacation near Corpus Christi. It notes the city’s attractions and hospitality, while acknowledging the president’s decision to stay away from San Antonio. The piece suggests he could travel to a location near Corpus Christi for a pleasant, memorable stay.
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Chamber of Commerce of
San Antonio
Associated Press
Wilson
Washington
Corpus Christi
San Sentonio
UNCLE SAMS WAGONS TRAFFIC RULES FOR MAIL VEHICLES
The article discusses mail carrying vehicles having priority in traffic, noting mail trains, U S M flagged steamers, and wagons with mail matter as exempt from standard congestion rules. It explains traditional rights of way and the general public interest in keeping these vehicles flowing.
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United States
Mail wagons collide with city rules over New York mail speed
New York officials clash with federal post officials as mail wagons shift to gas power and face stricter city traffic laws. The debate centers on whether mail delivery can trump public safety, with New Yorkers weary of speed and accidents.
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New York City
New York
New York Board of Aldermen
Post Office Department
Washington
Proving Their Efficiency in San Antonio Police Rescue Efforts
The article lauds San Antonio police for rapid, organized action during last Thursday’s flood. Officers moved swiftly through water, carried victims to safety, and kept calm under pressure while aiding civilians as the flood peaked between 6 and 8 o'clock. A New Yorker praises the force after witnessing their conduct in the emergency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
New York
Giving the Pig His Due and Dr Peters Remarks
A Harvard lecture by Dr Austin Peters of Massachusetts criticizes mistreatment of pigs. He says man has shaped the pig, which is naturally a gentleman, deserving clean beds, decent food, and exercise, not mud and garbage. The columnist mocks the lecture and questions human behavior toward pigs and even humans.
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Moses
Austin Peters
Agricultural Department of Massachusetts
Animal Bureau
Harvard Medical School
Dr. Peters
San Antonio Police Earn High Praise for Mounted Officers
In praise of a horse unit's quick rescue work, local readers commend Chief Lancaster and his mounted officers. The editorial notes San Antonio lacks Eastern city scale but has improved greatly, and praises the force for capable response during a recent emergency.
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San Antonio
Lancaster
New York
Cost of Moving Pictures and Film Salaries
A survey of early cinema costs shows profits from moving pictures. Major films like Forbes Robertson as Hamlet cost 75000 for a castle and 250000 total expenditure with 3000000 feet sold for 750000. Tiger Hunt spent 236000 and sold by the foot at 25 cents. Captain Scott Antarctic film used 250000 and royalties exceed cost. Actors earn 300 to 500 weekly, some freaks 300 to 500 daily, one woman 10000 weekly for risking life with wild animals. A Brooklyn Bridge jump paid 500 and a parachute descent 1000. Europe supplies most world film stock via eight large firms. Leslie's
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Forbes-Robertson
Hamlet
Tiger Hunt
Captain Scott
Antarctic
Scott
Brooklyn Bridge
Bankers’ Trust
New York
Europe
Mrs Pankhurst Tour Ends With Mixed Legacy
The New York World notes Mrs. Pankhurst leaves America after a lecture tour focused on white slavery and her daughter's book. While commercially successful, the trip yielded little immediate political gain for woman suffrage, failing to convert many to enfranchisement or bolster the movement in the United States.
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New York World
Language of Machinery Study Shows English Dominance
A Swedish firm builds a world market for its machine specialties exporting globally. Most business, correspondence, and commercial forms are in English with German Russian Swiss Italian use limited to those regions. American Machinist.
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South America
Far East
Africa
Europe
Russia
Siberia
Germany
Switzerland
Italy
Tammany Insults South in Northern Political Clash
The Nashville Tennessean notes papers nationwide cheer the fall of Tammany Hall after a defeat to McCall. It cites a circulated smear tying Mitchel to the Confederacy and accuses Tammany of anti American tactics that target colored federal employees. The Richmond Virginian condemns the slander while urging unity with Democratic leaders.
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Nashville Tennessean
Houston Post
Tammany
Texas
George Bailey
Murphy
Gotham
Tammany Hall
McCall
Mitchel
New York
James Mitchel
Wilson
Richmond
Virginian
Fireproof Cotton Prospects From Atlantic City Talk
A new process to render cotton fabrics fireproof was described by Prof. William Henry Perkin at the National Association of Cotton Manufacturers meeting in Atlantic City. The potential use includes children’s wear and safer upholsteries, draperies, carpets, and theater scenery, with a Choate bridge inscription noted as a lasting monument at Ipswich.
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New Orleans
National Association of Cotton Manufacturers
Atlantic City
William Henry Perkin
University of Manchester
England
Malone nomination shifts New York port post to fusion era
President Wilson nominates Dudley Field Malone, now third assistant secretary of state, as collector of the port of New York. The move strengthens the fusionist good government administration while angering regular Democrats and Tammany Hall, which faces reduced federal influence and a tougher political landscape.
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Indianapolis News
Wilson
Senate
Dudley Field Malone
New York
Malone
John Purroy Mitchel
Mitchel
Tammany Hall
Washington
Russian village opens orphan agricultural college
A new institution at Likachov near Moscow shelters poor orphans over eight years old. The founder runs a colony with fields and plantations where children learn agriculture and practical skills. After seven years of instruction they gain workable knowledge and can secure good positions.
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Likachov
Moscow
Concessions in Mexico Spark Debate Across Nations
The piece argues against armed intervention in Mexico despite large American investments and ties to the U S. It criticizes General Huerta's rule and notes British interests in Gowdray and oil, urging a peaceable governance with broad respect from the Mexican people.
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The
New York Times
United States
Mexico
Lord Cowdray
Huerta
Lord Gowdray
General Huerta
National Palace
Great Britain
Armys Reserve Force in Canada Expands to 179000
The Providence Journal reports Canada’s defense program growing with 566000 militia trained plus 17000 untrained due to facilities. The active force totals 78000 with 3500 permanent soldiers, plus cadet movement of 35000 youths and 70000 applicants. Including cadets and new corps, 179000 are on reserve.
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Providence Journal
Ordor
Canada
Australia
Great Britain
Dominion
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