Texas Border Safety Critique of Wilson Policy
James J. Slayden attacks President Wilson and the army for failing to protect Texas from Mexican bandits. He charges reductions in cavalry strength and accuses the congressman of weakening defense, urging Texans to question his record and demand stronger border protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
War Department
Wilson
Fourteenth Congressional District
James J. Slayden
United States
James L. Slayden
Tax on American expatriates sparks debate on economic impact
The proposal to levy a heavy tax on American expatriates prompts warnings that such a tax could force withdrawals from U.S. industry, raise living costs, and disrupt supplies. Advocates note potential wartime solvent effects, while critics call the idea sentimental and impractical.
San Antonio Police Enforcement Irregularities Hurt City
The piece argues San Antonio police often ignore laws, citing the sidewalk expectoration ban and auto cut-out rules as examples. It notes other cities show similar patterns, warns enforcement could affect tourism, and urges that the expectoration law be enforced to protect the city’s interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police Department
San Antonio
Chicago
Loop
Taxing expatriates and the wartime tax debate
A discussion of Senator Kenyon’s bill proposing higher taxes on American expatriates incomes, framed as retaliation for Armenians living abroad. The piece questions the fairness of taxing expatriates more than residents, arguing the policy rests on sentiment rather than sound fiscal logic and would penalize Americans who travel or work overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenyon
United
Arizona
Scotland
America
Congress
Town
United States
San Antonio Fire Records Highlight Street Improvements
A January fire report from San Antonio Fire Marshal J. W. McNeel shows total losses under 350,000 for the month, with risk to property under 600,000. He credits recent street and fire department improvements for lower losses and insurance savings, noting motorized apparatus and paved streets boost efficiency and attract investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
J. W. McNeel
Sfire
McNeel
San Antoniatis
Madifold
Enforcing Our Laws Impact on City Tourists
A hotel manager in this city reports three groups of tourists departed the dull downtown area after a demolition of trees, highlighting lax enforcement of local ordinances. The piece notes widespread public disapproval and laments weak rule enforcement despite existing laws.
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Reading
Fragmentary Southern Oratory and Power in Flux
A damaged, oblique passage recalls Southern politicians and their oratory affecting national views. It notes a shift in respect from the North and hints at lingering lynching rhetoric, with references to Columbia Store and rhetorical style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oratory
Wilk
Columbia
Panama Canal Traffic Shifts Prompt Cost Notes
The report notes that diverting traffic to the Straits of Magellan raises coal costs, and vanes in voyage savings are cited. It mentions figures from General Allan G. and Revord about steam routes from San Trenelsey to London, predicting about 3000 dollars saved if the canal were closed.
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Panama Canal
Straits of Maeslian
Conant
Alnan G
Matopps
San Trenelsey
London
Vesset
Political and war relief appeals spark debate in local paper
The article argues for politicians to invest in industrial development as fervently as in politics, warning those who ignore this plan will be sidelined. It also urges supporting Jewish relief amid war damage, noting Jews face compelled fighting and widespread devastation of family towns, calling for broad aid.
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Schife
New York Evening Post
Nantics
Gio Belleoanty Peonte
Uelatate
Abd
Vec
Worape
Matthey
Austin Siuesmian
Untitled Reflections on American Patriotism and Identity
The piece laments shifting views in the United States as citizens once valued strong national pride. It recalls Lexington Yorktown Gettysburg and Chapultepec while voice questions why some now fail to show reverence for Americanism amid a changing climate. The Toludo Blade style echoes nostalgia for heroic memory and unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Lesington
Yorktown
Tuga Viste
Chapultepec
Herors
Gettysburs
Washington
The Red Circle Mystery Continues in Police Office
Crime chief Allan and detective Lamar pursue Alma La Salle, a suspect in the Red Circle case, amid taunts and traps. A tense interrogation reveals a hidden boss’s voice, coded clues, and a painterly disguise linked to mortgages and make up as officers close in.
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Rad Circle
Jani Fstance
Allen
Suyston
Avatron
Murphy
Lamar
Chie Womrjen
Gabe
Lst
Lamay
Quinay Alreet
Tronsky
Katte
Tamar
Hurtton
Berflon
Misa la Salle
Surston
Lise la Batte
Gamac
Alma
Mins la Salle
Prom
Ines
Antro
Quitate
Almia
Larac
Esra
Cilm
Jin
Lintisad
Usc
Spother Lamar
Liewin
Tie
Alina
Carter
Sway
la~ Nla
Anin
Daily Fashion Hint Skating Attracts Inside Appeal
A fashion note highlights junior skating costumes seen in smart shops, featuring simple, charming designs. A vivid scene follows Alma’s escape attempt and Lamar’s raid plan as officers pursue signals and suspects through a store alley, ending with a cliffhanger.
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Ton
Hanter
Frank Gritin
Oshanter
War geography sketch on Odessa and environs by National Geographic Society
The piece outlines Odessa as a major Black Sea port city founded under Catherine II after the Turkish War of 1783, noting its growth from a small Turkish settlement to a major trade hub. It highlights its harbor, rail and river access, strategic naval role, and vibrant prewar social life, while acknowledging a harsh underclass with notable poverty and crowded tenements.
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Enasgia
Bulgaria
Turkey
Asia Minor
Constantinople
Mediterranean
National Geographic Society
Leavismag Pert
Catherine
Jassy
Europe
Russia
Gdeese
Mark Twainanu
Ara
Guy
Petrograd
Odessa
Catharine
Paul
Cathrine
Tyra
Anoworld Nort
Rusehin
Dyiester
Dnieper
Tyret
Mascow
Kiet
Varn
Ure
Sautiwest
Fop Na Ion
Petnel
Harbova
Lne
Mavarnsela
New Kuseli
Versaraila
Khersen
Anak
Pasis
Qevissa
Ehantan
Santhern
Hoefty
Grace Helps Nurse Care for Mother's Illness
A child Grace grows close to a white cap nurse as her mother falls gravely ill. Grace hides her fear, dresses in nurse garb, and learns care tasks to comfort her mother. When the real nurse returns, Grace earns trust and continues helping, gaining a sense of responsibility and family closeness.
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Grace
Stranes
Hee
Natso
Grace Curks
Ela
Nuras
Maunir
Venus
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Lochner
Sir. Ford
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Schwimmer
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Can
Alica Observer
Loren
Sidge K
Lovett
Iashman
Cnond
Wih
Port Worth
Albert Payson Terbapa
Caleb Cancer
Syria
Pathe
Will M. Filthhey
Copan
Albret Payee ‘Terkuney
Allan
Alten
Bettar
Smiler
Sam
Vaughan
Vance Bank
Mary
Tess
Austin
Mir
Jinn
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