Tax on cotton draws Southern protest in Washington
The two cent tax on cotton sold by American interests abroad under the Smith Lever cotton futures act prompts Southern lawmakers to seek removal of section 11. Leaders argue the levy cripples American merchants, raises South prices, and shifts hedging to international markets, harming local growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Texas
Smith-Lever
Senate
United States Supreme Court
Washington
Lever
Case Committee On Agriculture
South
Liverpool
Liverpool Exchange
Old Liars Attacked Congress Over Army Readiness
A Texas representative called retired U S Army officers “a lot of old liars” during a congressional debate on military preparedness. The officers testified at committees, presenting facts and opinions they were asked to share, without pressuring policy. They are described as pioneers of U S civilization and national service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Texas
United States Army
United States
War in the Air Critics Moral Cost of Air Raids
The piece argues eighteen months into modern air warfare that air power advances scouting but not decisive attack. It notes Zeppelin raids on London and Paris cause limited damage and moral backlash, with both sides retaliating. It concludes air raids hurt more than they help, widening criticism in neutral lands.
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Yonder Hill
London
Paris
Berlin
Loyal Army Veterans Earn Everlasting Praise
The passage honors regular army officers and soldiers who forged westward expansion, endured extreme hardships, and defended the nation with patriotism. It condemns a Texas congressman who insulted them, urging admiration for their sacrifice and service to humanity and civilization.
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Mississippi River
Pacific Coast
Prairies
Western Ocean
Great River
Regular Army
Texas
Cyclone Davis Speech Draws Fire Over Preparedness
The Texas politician is criticized for vague rhetoric on social policy and wealth inequality. The speech denounces efforts to force the poor from tenements to serve powerful industrial magnates and tariff barons who profit from labor.
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Davis
Texas
England’s class roles and conscription debated in wartime
An editorial critiques Honorable Cyclone and argues conscription burden falls on all in proportion to population. It questions wealth versus poverty in national service, noting history shows equal risks and shared national defense concerns beyond rich gains.
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England
Cyclone Davis
South
America
Shoes to go up as 1916 price increase announced
Shoemakers announce price hikes across all grades with at least 50 cents more per pair for good quality footwear. Leather goods and clothing prices rise, while food and building materials trend upward. Boston ties the rise to war, embargoes, and growing American demand for footwear and kindred products.
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Boston
Jamaica
Shoe Manufacturers’ Association
United States
Europe
Indianapolis News
President Criticised for Mexico Policy in Press Debate
Birmingham Ledger notes Senate and House Republicans harshly criticise Wilson for not pursuing wider military action in Mexico and Europe. The piece argues such talk is political posturing, praising the president for avoiding costly invasions and warning costly raids would backfire.
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Senate
House
Wilson
Mexico
Europe
Villa
Birmingham Ledger
Wages and Prices in Coal Industry Cited
The Indianapolis News argues that over one million workers and their families are both wage earners and consumers and must consider price levels. It notes living costs depend on wages and urges public vigilance on the coal situation to prevent disproportionate retail price rises.
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Indianapolis News
Value of Legislation and Economic Forces
The general effect of legislation on the economy is minor compared with underlying economic forces. Laws mostly redistribute wealth and only rarely speed production. Until legislation is not viewed as economic welfare, progress in party government is unlikely.
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New York Journal of Commerce
Turks Fight Like Gentlemen in Dardanelles Report
Fort Worth Star-Telegram notes English officers report Turks fight like gentlemen in Gallipoli. A truce burial heliograph to the English read Honor to all soldiers. Confusion to all politicians. The piece suggests preparedness politics misleads real soldiers.
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Dardanelles
Gallipoli
Congress
Fort Worth
The Red Circle by Albert Payson Terhune
A brief note on The Red Circle credits Albert Payson Terhune as author and adapter of the Pathé photo play adaptation by Will M Ritchey dated 1915. The work is described as a novelization based on the same name.
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Caleb Conover
Syria
Pathe
Red Circle Mischief Sparks Beach Pair in Surfton
June Travis creates a rumor on the beach by removing Mrs Lake’s prized paradise plume and burying the hat with a note in the sand claiming the Red Circle has caused peace. Max Lamar arrives to investigate as the Lakes report the incident and June faces discovery.
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Surfton
June Travis
Mary
Lamar
Max Lamar
Blank Building
June Travers
June
Jane
Travis Cottage
Precious
Juno
Luke
Harry
Miss Travis
Bird Protection Society
Lake
Mrs. Lake
Ave
Mr. Lamar
Red Circle
Black and White Spring Suits Take Center Stage
Daily Fashion Hint highlights smart spring suits in check, black and white, and mixtures of wool or mohair with satin or taffeta. Noted are minimal trims, self buttons, occasional braid, and a unique black and white taffeta creation with scalloped blazer and tunic detailing.
Christian plea urges Christians to aid Jews in Europe
A letter to The Light urges San Antonio Christians to donate at least $10,000 for Jews affected by the war in Europe. The writer commends Jewish and Christian charitable efforts in the city, notes cross-sectarian aid, and argues Christians owe a debt of gratitude to local Jews for their charitable work.
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Wilson
San Antonio
Harry Hertzberg
United Charities
Nat Washer
L. Goodman
Jewish Women’s Council
Alex Joske
Saul Wolfson
Dan Oppenheimer
Eli Hertzberg
Pete the Rabbit’s Homebound Loyalty and a Tourist’s Vaccination Plea
A rabbit Ned named Pete often returns home after wandering, despite a limp from a near trap. The story shifts to a tourist’s letter opposing compulsory school vaccination, arguing it harms American values and deters visitors and winter guests, citing a personal loss from vaccination.
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Ned
Pete
Call for term limits and separation of county city politics
An original citizen leaguer urges Bexar county officials to honor pledge of two terms and to separate county and city politics. The letter asks the paper to interview each office holder and publish replies so voters know who intends to keep faith and who may seek re election beyond pledges.
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Citizens’ League
Bexar County
Citizen Leaguer
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Carnegies
Astors
Rockefellers
Cyclone
Albert Payson Terhune
Will M. Ritchey
Albert Payson
Terhune
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Light
Pete’s
Houston
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