Resignation of Secretary Garrison and war readiness debate
The editorial laments Secretary of War Garrison's resignation and argues against state militia reliance. It advocates federal control and a continental army via universal service, warning that rapid war demands training and centralized command. It recalls San Juan Hill to criticize militia weaknesses and emphasizes federal authority.
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Garrison
Wilson
War Department
Congress
National Guard
United States
San Juan Hill
New York
A Cue for Cotton Growers Plan Counseled by Mr Pope
Officials of the Farmers Union rethink sending a cotton cargo to Germany to test seizure risks. H N Pope urges hold and reduced acreage to shield prices, arguing demand is artificial and bears and allies manipulate markets.
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Farmers’ Union
Germany
H. N. Pope
Association of Farmers’ Union
South
Mr. Pope
Europe
Congress
Resignation Seen as Real Loss to the Country
The text notes that the effect is greatly to be feared and his resignation at this time is a real loss to the country, implying concern over consequences and leadership stability.
Forty Years in Solitary Man Sees First Movie
Jesse Pomeroy, confined for life in Massachusetts state prison since a 17 year old murder, watched his first moving picture recently as inmates were allowed access to films. He has never left prison yard or heard a telephone or seen a trolley or car, yet he knows the phonograph. The warden permitted 700 inmates to view the show, and Pomeroy remains isolated in a private room with basic needs provided through a door slide.
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Formance
Massachusetts
Jesse Pomeroy
Boston
Massachusetts State Prison
Charlestown
Pomeroy
Texas Delegation Fence Rises Over National Security
The editorial argues Texas members of Congress must take a clear stand for or against preparedness. It cites Dies and Henry as examples and warns re election hinges on loyalty to national security, urging Texans to demand decisive votes or face political penalties.
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Texas
Congress
Henry
United States
Beaumont
Diversification urged as drought tightens feed supplies
The Houston Post notes that grain dealers report a Texas corn and oats shortage pushing prices up. It argues South Texas farmers should grow enough forage for their own work teams, boosting wealth especially when cotton prices sag.
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Texas
South
Houston Post
Give the Boy a Task
A Plainview Herald edition argues that boys' energy and enthusiasm are natural forces that can be redirected into useful, constructive work. With proper oversight and guidance rather than commands, the average boy will respond and surprise adults. No boys are inherently bad.
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Plainview Herald
Albanian Shkypetars Face Last Stand Amid World War Crisis
A National Geographic Society bulletin portrays the Albanians as the oldest Balkan race fighting for homeland survival against overwhelming odds. It notes centuries of resistance, displacement by Slavs and Turks, and famine as Italian, Serbian, Austrian, German, and Turkish forces press from all sides, signaling possible final pages of Shkypetar history.
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Europe
National
Georgraphic Society
Montenegro
America
Bismarck
Balkans
Shypetar
Illyria
Epirus
Macedonia
Thrace
Lord Byron
Rome
Pyrrhus
Hyllus
Frank
Shkyperi
Automobile figures from Outlook on farmers and auto growth
Outlook notes half of US car buyers were farmers last year and grain states saw registrations rise from 130,000 to 560,000 between 1911 and 1914. About 2,000,000 cars were registered by mid 1915, with $577 million spent annually on fuel and upkeep. Demand for low priced touring cars grows as prices fall toward the $1000 range.
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United States
Illinois
Iowa
Missouri
Wisconsin
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Kansas
Oklahoma
Misissippi
California
New England
Hotel Men's Association
Tourist Visits Red Men Headquarters In San Antonio
A northern tourist, visiting San Antonio, is surprised to find the Red Men meeting in the hotel's ballroom. Clerk Alan Hudson explains the group is a fraternal organization of white men, not actual Indians, and the visitor registers calmly.
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Texas
San Antonio
Gunter Hotel
Red Men
Alan Hudson
Dan Hudson
San Antonio Fair Aims to Boost South Texas
The Rock Springs Leader reports on the planned 1918 San Antonio International Fair. San Antonio officials push a world reach inviting nations to exhibit with railroads backing the effort, promising broad benefit to San Antonio and South Texas, and urging greater local support.
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South Texas
San Antonio
Washington
Boy Keeps a Gifted Dog Smutty for Life
A boy named Guy receives a stray black dog from his father who found a home for it with Guy. Smutty learns tricks and follows Guy everywhere, pulling bedsheets over his head to nap and barking for entry each morning. A man offers five dollars for Smutty, but Guy refuses and Smutty remains with him.
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Guy
Smutty
Senator Works Seeks War Flourish Over Mexico
The Utica Observer notes Senator Works of California urged a congressional intervention with the phrase means war. It argues the US could not field and equip a 100000-man army to conquer Mexico, and warns that war costs in lives would be high while Europe’s rulers ignored such stakes. The piece says the senator sought political effect rather than a genuine plan.
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Utica
Senator Works
California
Congress
Mexico
United States
Europe
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