Time to build a dam on the Olmos in San Antonio
The letter argues it is overdue for the San Antonio Express to demand a dam on the Olmos, citing California dam failures, widespread homelessness, farm ruin, and many deaths as a warning. It links Mississippi, Arkansas, and White river floods to storage and deflection challenges and urges action to protect San Antonio.
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California
San Antonio Express
Olmos
San Antonio
Mississippi
Arkansas
White Rivers
The
Express
Inconsistent News Voices On Europe Crisis
The Chicago Tribune is cited arguing that the right to stay out of the European war is dubious and that force may justify means. It compares global actions to a steam roller crushing a snail, accusing press bias and praising forceful tactics amid Greece Belgium cases.
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Chicago Tribune
the Tribune
Europe
Tribune
Belgium
Lusitania
Greece
The
United Tes
Texans Misrepresented in Congress on National Defense
A Washington dispatch says only two Texas lawmakers back the administration defense plan in full. Morris Sheppard favors preparedness to deter foreign bullying, and Jeff McLemore supports the plan, while five oppose it and six are undecided. Senator Culberson’s illness limits participation. Texas sentiment, the piece argues, strongly supports full preparedness.
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Congress
Times
Washington
Texas
Morris Sheppard
Senate
Jeff McLemore
House
Sheppard
John Sharp Williams
Calloway
Davis
Stephens
Senator Culberson
Wilson
Culberson
Union
Tribune Critique Cites Inconsistencies On Neutral Rights
The excerpt notes the Tribune denies a distinct neutral right for the country yet criticizes the administration for not stronger in upholding rights violated by Germany and Britain. It accuses the paper of hypocrisy, saying scrupulous regard for others is ignored, exposing its own inconsistency.
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Tribune
Germany
Great Britain
Mrs. Gary's Prizes Bridge Party Stock Certificates
Mrs. Elbert H. Gary hosted a Fifth Avenue bridge party with six tables. Winners at each table received United States Steel preferred stock certificates valued around $117 per share, endorsed in blank, prompting public debate on high society gambling and the morality of prize stakes in bridge.
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Elbert H. Gary
Gary
Fifth Avenue
United States Steel
Harlem
Brooklyn
Somerville
Englewood
Laurel Heights
Navy shortages blamed on Daniels as Fletcher exposes flaws
Secretary Daniels silences officers amid Fletcher report revealing serious shortages of officers and enlisted men in the Atlantic fleet. The piece questions naval mismanagement and compares Daniels to historical critics as President Wilson bears the burden of reform.
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Daniels
Fiske
United States
Congress
Washington
Knight
Fletcher
Atlantic Fleet
Navy
Atlantic
Wilson
Josephus Daniels
Bryan
Clarke stance on Philippines to Japan sparks crisis debate
Editorial from Galveston News condemns Senator Clarke of Arkansas for proposing giving the Philippines to Japan. It argues the United States cannot transfer sovereignty or strip Filipinos of their independence, warning Japan would not relinquish control and would oppress the Filipino people.
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Clarke
Arkansas
United States
Philippines
Japan
Galveston
Income Tax Decision Clarifies Sixteenth Amendment
The Supreme Court under Chief Justice White declares the income tax law constitutional and consistent with the Sixteenth Amendment. It rejects challenges that income taxation violated uniformity due process or ex post facto protections, presenting the tax as an established part of the fiscal system.
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United States Supreme Court
White
Chicago Herald
Reindeer Experiments Near Northwest Canada Fail
A 50 head herd sent to the Peace River and Great Slave Lake region suffered heavy losses with only one survivor. Bulls flies drove the deer to despair, leading to losses by local peoples. In contrast reindeer thrive in Alaska, deemed good for American soil.
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Canada
North America
Peace River
Great Slave Lake
Alaska
Utica
Directors Indifference Noted in Board Liability
The Pittsburgh Times argues directors often exhibit indifference to duties and warns that awareness of potential liability could drive reorganizations or method revisions in boards.
Letters Quietly Passed Between Brothers and Lovers
In a final night scene, Lt. Gerald dies from an abdominal wound. His brother Vincent inherits secret letters to Madame Le Huppe and, torn by love and loyalty, must deliver them while confronting his own growing feelings for the widow. The tale ends as Vincent bids farewell to comfort Claire Le Huppe and exits to mend his heartbreak.
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Louis de Bry
Vincent
Madame le Huppe
Gerald
Mme. le Huppe
Claire le Huppe
Translation troubles alter hymn meaning in Zulu tongue
A Bishop Wil kin son struggled to translate Hymns Ancient and Modern into Zulu and an error in rendering Sankey into Congolese led to humorous but meaningful misinterpretation. Primitive languages often double meanings cause odd results as locals sang Wonderful Words of Life with altered sense, then Lord Dismiss Us With Thy Blessing became Lord Kick Us Out.
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Wilkinson
London
Daily Fashion Hint: Wide Hooped Skirts Inspire Pleated Voile Styles
Mary Glynn notes voile and marquisette will rise in favor with wide skirts. She describes fine pleats over taffeta, corded foundations, and a Georgette navy outfit featuring a sheer bodice, jacket-like peplum, high collar, bead embroidery, a chip turban, jet ornament, and black boots as seasonable details.
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Mary Glynn
Houdini Lapses Against San Antonio Police Power
A reader laments Houdini's escape feats as less impressive than alleged escapes from Chief Lancaster and the San Antonio force. The letter criticizes how criminals evade police in broad daylight bank robberies and mail car looters, urging focus on catching pickpockets and burglars instead.
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Houdini
Lancaster
Southern Pacific Mail
South Side
San Antonio
Chief Lancaster
Barney Welch
Queens Best Royal Rule Critics Balkan Power
An author in the Balkan region argues kings provoke trouble noting Constantine and Ferdinand as sources. He claims queens rule better, stating a queen’s reign places governance in men, while a king places power in women. The World of New York newspaper features the remark.
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Sues
Constantine
Ferdinands
England
Victoria
Fatty Bragging Leads to Cold Water Ice Fall
Fred hosts cousin Fatty a boastful boy who claims skating prowess. Fatty plunges into a thin ice hole while bragging and the other boys, certain the water is shallow, do not rush to help. He rises ashamed and abandons his bragging.
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Fred
John
Fatty
Ike Fatty
Ile
San Antonio Chamber and Express clash over Katy bonus row
An Oakville paper notes a dispute between the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and the San Antonio Express about the Katy bonus and right of way. The Optimist does not judge merits but suspects the Express will be in the wrong, as usual.
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Oakville Optimist
San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
The
San Antonio Express
Katy
North Pleasanton
Optimist
Express
Boulogne as Key War Port and historic Invasion Site
A National Geographical Society primer highlights Boulogne as a vital western front port linking Dover and Folkestone to Boulogne with naval, rail, and road ties. The piece traces Boulogne’s English connections, Napoleon’s 1804 invasion plans, the 2413 ships prepared, and its prewar role as France’s fourth largest seaport exporting wool, iron, and wine while famed for steel pen manufacture.
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Dover
Folkstone
Brighton
Portsmouth
English Channel
Boulogne
England
National Geographical Society
Paris
Channel
Calais
Northern Railway
Portsmouth-Boulogne
Flanders
Artois
Picardy
Champagne
Napoleon I
Fingland
London
Soult
Ney
Davoust
Victor
Antwerp
Brest
Cadiz
Mediterranean
Alexander
Russia
Britain
Nelson
Trafalgar
Napoleon
France
Marseille
le Harre
Bordeaux
High gasoline prices blamed on politicians and government
The Wall Street Journal faces criticism for not stating the truth about rising gasoline costs. The piece argues that after Standard Oil was broken into 32 firms, no single regulator remains, leaving the government as the sole responsible party, with references to Rockefeller and Ford in the mix.
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Wall Street Journal
United States
Supreme Court
Standard Oi Company
Representative Oil Company
Standard Oil Trust
Standard Ol Trust
Broadway
Rockefeller
Ford
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