Train Crossing Echoes a Century of Immigration Debate
Arthur Brisbane reflects on transcontinental travel from the Pacific to the Atlantic, noting New Mexico stops, Albuquerque's Cherry Pie Week, and a mix of editorial chatter. He warns that U S immigration limits threaten future growth, urges welcoming European stock, and cites population as essential to defense and prosperity, while recalling George Washington, Lincoln, Edison, and a Shaw anecdote.
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Atlantic
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Albuquerque
George Washington
Albuquerque ‘Daily Journal
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Sam
League of Na- Ours
Europe
Lincoln
Washington
Edison
Fulton
Crowdd Begins Throngings at Garner Rally in San Antonio
Crowds gathered as John N Garner was to be presented to the nation at a Municipal Auditorium rally Monday afternoon. Weather predicted sunshine, and San Antonio anticipated the largest political meeting ever held. W L Rogers planned to attend, with other speakers including Dr Blockton Axson and Mayor Chambers. A mammoth parade with 500 autos would precede the event, featuring depictions of Garner and a cover wagon entry.
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San Antonio
Chambers
Oklahoma
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Chicago
Rogera
College
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Gamer
Paul McSween
Oariager
Gynter
Harey Hertzberg
Ross
Steve Jing
Mertzre
Eloats
George Washington
John Garner
Col. B. Brite
Lesor
Will P
Frightful Journey to Fame in Washington’s Early Politics
A narrative vignette recalls John N. Garner in November 1903 seeking a boarding house in Washington. The piece links his modest beginnings to the rise of a future political figure, paralleling Abraham Lincoln’s ascent and noting Garner’s independent, determined search amid a city of “Rooms and Board” signs.
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Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Congressima
Abraham Lincoln
John N. Garner
House of Representatives
Kane
Lincoln
Troops to Enforce Oil Field Orders in East Texas
Austin officials announce soldiers will enforce production limits in East Texas oil fields for at least two weeks. Governor Ross Sterling says enforcement will begin after the Tyler three judge court decision and that action will wait 15 days after the mandate is issued.
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Om Teing
Tyler
Ross Sterling
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Sterling
J. O. Hatcher
Woltern
W. W. Sterling
From Texas Ranges to Lincoln Career in Public Service
Two guests discuss career paths from Texas ranges to Washington as John N Garner parallels Abraham Lincoln. Garner, born November 22 1862 in Blossom Prairie near Detroit Texas, grew up far from Springfield and views frontier origins against national stage ambitions. The piece notes Oklahoma's 64th statehood timeline and early frontier settlement.
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Converse
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Blossoan Prairie
Detroit
Red River Counnry
Oklahoma, Inc
Oklahoma
Indiana Territory
Old Southwest
Odds on Garner Quoted at 6 to 1 by Wall Street
New York February 20. Wall Street betting firms J F Fried Co and W J Darnell Co report Garner’s Democratic presidential nomination odds have fallen to 6 to 1 from 20 to 1. Roosevelt remains favorite. Smith’s odds rise to 4 to 1 while Roosevelt is at 2.5 to 1 against. A separate item notes Phillip Bennett, 25, injured when a gas pump cap exploded Saturday night at 824 Carmon Street. nose fracture treated at Robert B Green Hospital.
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Roosevelt
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Carnon Street
Robert B. Green Hospital
Bennett
Roosevelt Seeks State Control of Liquor Sales
Governor Roosevelt urged licensed state control of intoxicating liquor sales as a major new revenue source at a victory dinner for Erie County Democrats in Buffalo. He cited years of advocacy for state regulation and noted states with such control could gain substantial revenue.
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Erie County Democratic Organization
New York
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Artmaster
Iad
Japan Chine battle stalls in Kiangwan struggle amid hazy reports
A field dispatch reports the initial Japanese push toward Kiangwan failed to secure the village. Chinese defenders remain entrenched as Tokyo claims surrounding positions yet to yield. Observers note discrepancies between Japanese spokesmen and on ground conditions amid ongoing bombardment and air strikes.
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Imperial Japanese Army
Navy
China
Klang-Wan
Surning
Japan protests U S Marines raid on mills in Shanghai
Japan’s consul filed a strong protest with the United States over Marines in Shanghai raiding Nagaswata and Dongshin mills. The complaint charged 200 houses were searched, 20 workers confined, watches and money taken, and a Japanese woman paraded in a bath. Two mill superintendents were seized and later released after diplomatic representations.
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Murel
United States
Negaswata
Dongshin
K. Kishinoto
T. Hesimoto
Nagaswata
Marine Headquarters
Hoover Urges Texas Democrats to Stay Loyal
Washington dated February 2, Col. R. B. Creager, Republican Texas committeeman, told Hoover Texas will return to the Democratic column in November unless Democrats disrupt their party. Texas deserted the Democrats in 1928 to back Hoover.
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Hoover
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Tioover
Poison Gas Charge Denied by Japan in Shanghai
Japan denies Chinese charges of using gas and says troops only used smoke to cover an attack, according to International News Service from Shanghai dated February 20.
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Shanghai
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Today
Marines Kill 4 Nicaragua Bandits in Skirmishes
Four Nicaraguan bandits were killed in two engagements with national guardsmen commanded by American marines. The Navy Department reported the incidents occurred yesterday.
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Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Costa Ricans Sign Revolution Truce
Costa Ricans sign a truce between rebel forces and the government to terminate the revolution. The agreement was signed at the American legation.
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WaAsainuiun
Forees
Costa Rica
Weather forecast for San Antonio and vicinity Sunday
Sunday mostly cloudy and unsettled with light to moderate easterly to southerly winds. Low around 54 and high near 66 with likely rain Sunday night. East Texas cloudiness and warmer in the east part. winds become light to fresh easterly to southerly.
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Sand Antonio
Texas
Vesas
Asian front clashes deepen as Japanese push near Kiangwan
Chinese and Japanese forces clash along a wide front near Shanghai. Japanese artillery and tanks press the Kiangwan and Chapel sectors while Woosung faces naval shelling. Reports cite heavy casualties on both sides as reserves pour into the lines. fighting continues through dawn with fires and bombardment lighting the front.
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