Who Will Help John Wilson
Feature essay by John Wilson discusses the convict Jease ay tem of Texas and the plight of John Wilson. It argues for humane opportunity after a harsh past, noting his early imprisonment, social stigma, and the need for supportive shelter and employment to rebuild self respect and moral stamina. It urges San Antonio to consider humane relief and rehabilitation by local property owners and authorities.
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Jease Aytem
Texas
John Wilson
Wilson
Baa
San Antonio
Look Out Men! Farmers Wife Stand Against Machinery
A fragmented early column warns men to listen as Roosevelt and farm policy spark debate. It cites farmer and wife perspectives on machinery and labor, arguing women’s voices reveal the true troubles in farming and urging unity to push for better stories and reforms.
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Morgill
Remora
T. Lawson
Astroneomical Society
Roosevelt
Yatker
Women Speak Out On Farm Roles And Respect
A fragmented piece echoes women on farms demanding respect and equality at home. It contrasts domestic labor burdens with male reluctance to share chores and authority, urging a shift in attitudes and environment before social backlash grows. The voice cautions men to heed women’s calls for fairness.
San Antonio Sets January Building Permit Records
January permits in San Antonio totalled 207,898 dollars with 80,000 dollar building projects from the Presbyterian church and a general surge in housing. Real estate men predict the city will set a new annual building record in 1995 amidst strong construction and suburban growth.
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San Antonio
Lewert
San Antonia
Upilant Ave
Dresprety
Oripht
Decentralization Urged Amid Stark Critique of Central Power
A candid editorial criticizes centralization and praises decentralization in governance. It argues liberty hinges on local authority, condemning broad executive power from Washington or distant capitals. The piece highlights resistance to taxation and calls for citizens to defend rights against overreach.
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Washington
Ams Mh
Harriman Considers San Antonio Stay for Fortunes
The Galveston News notes Harriman remains in San Antonio through April to support his finances and may settle permanently in Texas for opportunity. It cites that no better city exists for an ambitious man with capital and drive to work.
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Galveston
Harriman
San Anetonio
Apri
Pexaa
Not for Jim Sherman Dinner Backlash in Ehenston Post
The Ehenston Post reports controversy over plans to honor Jim Sherman with a poswim dinner. Critics say the event would profess or profane traditions, while supporters argue it reflects local sentiment and resource constraints.
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Ehenston Post
Jim Sherman
Sherman
Fragmented humor snippets and proverbs from a late issue
The clipping presents a collage of quips and dialogue on life finance and romance. It features a pessimist about happiness and money, a note on a widow’s joke, a joke about a deceased husband’s brother, a joke about a bookseller fined, and a quip about a mummy in the house. The tone is a rapid, playful mix of social satire.
Miss Dillpickies Debut as Vaudeville Understudy
From Diana's Diary Fred Schaefer chronicles a crowded Medallion Nickel Palace showing a chaotic Vaudeville debut by Miss Dillpickies under the Spinacehi sisters. The scene features mispronounced names, mismatched acts, and a curtain mishap as the crowd endures the lively, imperfect performance.
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Miss Dillpickies
Fred Schaefer
Dwesell
Cadotta Spinacchi
Spinacehi
Carlobta
Carola
Ike Emission
Child Labor Upturn Alarms Officials Across Major Cities
Peter Power reports that despite laws and humanitarian activism, child labor applications for work certificates rose sharply in late last year, roughly doubling New York figures and mirroring trends in Philadelphia Boston Pittsburgh Chicago and other cities. Causes cited include parental unemployment high living costs and inability to fund schooling. Critics blame Wall Street greed and industrial progress for forcing children into work as a modern Moloch.
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Peter Power
Coniuct
New York Board of Health and Charitable
Philadelphia
Poston
Pittsburg
Chicago
New York
Wallstreat
Wall Street workers and labor leaders discuss wages and productivity
The article reports on prominent figures like James J. Hill and Secretary Wilson praising American labor efficiency and wage disparities with Chinese workers. It notes train gangs handle large freight tonnage per mile and argues lower prices follow from productive labor, while trade unions push for skilled training and education to boost worker power and prestige.
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James J. Hill
Jim
Hill
Department of Agriculture
United States
Wilson
Vnion
I. TU
Tito
San Antonio Republican Meeting and Local Events
A San Antonio Republican gathering chaired by P Newcomb discussed state convention plans. B C Kelley departed for Chicago and New York for business in wall paper. a government building baseball game drew 50+ spectators as soldiers faced Pine headed by John Cavanaugh, ending 13 to 6. The Marionelles concluded a Grand Taat engagement with Chappel winning $25, and Ruth and Weed Kantzer earned $20 author prizes.
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P Newcomb
Vervention
San Antonio
B.C. Kelley
Refley & Gn
Jnft
St. Magis
Chiesga
New York
John Cavanaugh
Lowry Chappel
Ruth
Weed Kantzer
Booth
Barrett
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