Britain May Press Diplomatic Action Over Chihuahua Incident
The report claims Constitutionalists seized from the British vice consulate in Chihuahua Luis Terrazas, a Chihuahua resident. Observers expect Britain to demand explanations, possibly also voicing to Huerta and Carranza, while the United States remains unable to intervene. The episode may provoke strong rhetoric but little real action.
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Chihuahua
Luis Terrazas
Great Britain
United States
Huerta
Carranza
Mexico
Ean
Evolution of Wilson era attitudes in Congress
An analysis of how Congress reacted to President Wilson as he broke precedents. Early curiosity gave way to resentment from conservatives as he delivered messages in person and held daily Capitol discussions with administration lawmakers. Over time, regular conferences softened opposition and reshaped legislative norms.
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Congress
Wilson
Capitol
President Wilson Dominates Tariff and Currency Reforms
The article describes President Wilson guiding Congress through tariff and currency reforms during and after the special session. It notes his suggestions becoming demands and laws aligning with his vision, showing his clear leadership and influence over trust legislation and policy direction.
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Wilson
Congress
White House
Wilsort
Overtime for Suffragettes in Chicago Exposé
A sensational Chicago piece rails at politicians over a ten hour work limit for Illinois women and critics claim election officials face eighteen to twenty hour days. The report lampoons expenses linked to Vice President Marshall and President Wilson, quipping about economy and power.
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Chicago
Political Equality League
Illinois
Secretive Senate Expense Rows Spark Humorous Scandals
The expense accounts reveal odd items from the Secretary of the Senate during a special session, including gargling oil mustang liniment hay oats and even grapefruit knives. Officials say some charges lack clear explanation while others hint at possible overreach in spending.
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National Senate
Secretary of the Senate
United States
Root
Sherlock Holmes
Senate
Cheers For The Spugs Christmas Gift Exchange
A column condemns the annual gift exchange as a costly duty and urges keeping Christmas spirit through meaningful gifts. It cites Mrs Brown Mrs Smith and the Joneses as examples of expensive or useless presents and promotes simpler, thoughtful giving without straining finances.
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Mrs. Smith
Mrs. Brown
Mr.Smith
Mr. Smith
Mrs. Jones
Santa Claus
Society For the
Save the Alamo under attack sparks public alarm
The World condemns a plan to create a State of Texas Alamo Park on the Alamo site. It reports material motives, sale of original timbers and stones, and contractor actions. Gov Colquitt vows inquiry to prosecute the vandal, calling for legislative cooperation to save the landmark.
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the Alamo
Alamo
The
Editor of
the World
Panama
America
New York World
Reforestration Talk by John Henry Kirby
John Henry Kirby warns that delayed action on reforestation could raise lumber costs from 25 to 100, slowing homebuilding. He suggests scarce lumber may push use of fire resistant materials like concrete, noting ongoing fire losses and the need to prepare for future scarcity. Edison urged faster concrete construction to curb losses.
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John Henry Kirby
Edison
Waco Times-Herald
Evidence of Prosperity Sparks Mill Wage Demands
Three Fall River mills paid dividends this year as the Democratic tariff revision spurred prosperity. Now mill operatives claim 12 percent higher wages, a demand some see as humorous since Republicans warned they would face unemployment and rely on soup kitchens.
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Fall River
Orleans
The Plough Inn Mystery of a Bank Messenger
The tale centers on a bank messenger from Wooley Biddlestone and Company who arrives at the Plough Inn with a silenced mouth and a note dictating his final actions. A gunshot ends his life and sparks a web of suspicion surrounding Marcus Colerne and landlord Ian Hartham. The case unfolds with confessions and a coroners inquest, revealing a planned crime driven by insurance and misdirection.
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Wooley, Biddlestone and Company
Eastcheap
Ian Hartham
Plough
Hartham
London
Colerne
Marcus Colerne
Colerne Court
Seacombe
Mr. Colerne
Hans van Tromp
Messrs. Wooley, Biddlestone and Company
Mr. Benger
Benger
Killing Prisoners in Mexico Sparks Ethical Debate
The article cites reports from the St. Louis Times that Mexican Constitutionalists are executing prisoners of war and discusses whether leniency or adherence to civilized rules is feasible. It notes the opponents' treachery, the soldiers’ backgrounds, and the lack of safe prisoner care while acknowledging casualties by various nations under war conditions.
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Mexico
United States
Letter on Carranza and Benedict Arnold in The Light
The writer defends humane treatment of prisoners amid Mexican civil conflict and compares actions by Carranza Huerta and Villa. Refers to Benedict Arnold Major Andre and Francisco Madero, arguing not to harshly judge the side fighting for constitutional government.
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Benedict Arnold
Washington
Venustiano Carranza
Inexico
Huerta
Major Andre
Juarez
Villa
Cordoval
Madera
Orozco
Inez Salazar
Sherman
Benedict Arnolds
Francisco Madero
Mexico
Cow dispute in Quiet Street Turns Battle of the Pound
A cow wandered onto a lawn triggering a conflict when the owner defended the animal against a pound master. A young man supporting her fought the pound keeper, leaving him bruised as the owner led the cow away, teaching a hard lesson about meddling.
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Don Quixote
Pound
Marquis of Queensbury
Church realism and Nigeria rail project outlined in Evangelist
The New York Evangelist argues the church must visibly renew its profile to retain influence amid competing organizations, urging leaders to present clear Christian claims. It also notes Nigeria's imperial approval of a new eastern railway from Ngnocha to the River Kaduna, with an estimated cost of at least $15 million.
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New York
Paul
Jesus Christ
Earth
Nigeria
Imperial
Ngnocha
Bonny Estuary
Kaduna
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