Fashion and charity clash over Chinese dress and hats
The article contrasts Carrie Catt and Dr. Yamei Kin on modern dress with Chinese elements and hats. It notes American women resist Chinese trousers and hats, while Chinese women seek Western fashion. It also critiques Chamber of Commerce charity control and urges credential checks and donations to organizations rather than individuals.
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Carrie Chapman Catt
Yemei Kin
China
Yamei Kin
Europe
Dr. Kin
Regulating Charity Sparks Chamber of Commerce Debate
A Charities Fund Association member warns against centralization as the Chamber of Commerce steps in to regulate charity. The Associated Charities, once the city’s leading group, faces funding shortfalls as the Chamber’s regulatory reach expands beyond its traditional scope.
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Chamber of Commerce
Charities Fund Association
Tue
Associated Charities
Assurances From Mexico Blur Reality Of Reforms And Loans
A column argues that Mexican official statements about restoring order are aimed at securing a foreign loan. It contends claims of peace are convenient assurances to attract $20 to $50 million in U S funds, while American capital remains idle and rail traffic deteriorates.
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Mexico
United States
Republic
Tue Licutz
Europe
Madero
Dividing the Fees Prompts Medical Society Resolution
The Bexar County Medical Society adopted a resolution prohibiting fee splitting among members. The piece argues fee division reflects cutthroat competition and may lead to monopoly, harming patients and the profession. It notes secret practices, "scouts" for operations, and commissions, urging physicians to compete on skill and judgment rather than underhanded methods.
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Bexar County Medical Society
Mexican loan risk grows as embargo blocks food supply
The text argues that food shortages will worsen if freight embargoes remain, while Maderista leaders in the Chamber of Deputies accuse the government of deceiving foreign lenders and predict civil war in Mexico for three years, making a large loan risky unless lenders obtain power to foreclose. It suggests New York financiers seek U S government assurances to protect their interests.
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Maderista Party
Chamber of Deputies
Mexico
New York
United States
Why Latins Dislike Us and the Dollar Diplomacy Debate
A Los Angeles Tribune opinion argues that hostility in Latin America stems from U S dollar diplomacy and a State Department driven by American business interests. It contends dollars and bullets go together and criticizes imperial unilateralism while noting benefits from the Monroe Doctrine, development aid, and health education.
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Mexico
Central America
United States
Brazil
Texas
State Department
Taft
Los Angeles Tribune
Dreadful tragedy as boat capsizes endangering passenger
In a Boston Traveler note the unnamed couple’s boat rocking ends fatally for the woman while the man survives. The remark calls the woman lucky for not escaping to marry the man described as an idiot.
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Boston
Duel in a Glade Ends in a Widow's Joyful Plan
In a frost tinted morning a duel claimant shoots the young officer Volodja dead after a calm aim from an older officer. The scene shifts as Golubenko carries the grim news to Pelagia Petrovna, Lenetschka’s mother, who reveals a plan to secure Volodja’s marriage with 5000 roubles. Pelagia’s letter to Lenetschka expresses hope and love as Golubenko wrestles with guilt and grief.
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Golubenko
Ise
Pelagia Petrovna
Volodja
Pelagio Petrovna
Volodia
Lenetschka
Ivan
Golobenko
Pelagio Petrowna
New South Wales Plans Free Medical Maternity Care
The chief secretary of New South Wales proposes free medical and skilled nursing care in maternity cases independent of Australia’s 5 pound baby bonus law. The idea, cited by the Lancet’s Australian correspondent, signals an alternative welfare scheme in the commonwealth.
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Australia
Commonwealth
New South Wales
Lancet
London Telegraph
It Certainly Comes His Way
Pierpont Morgan denies conscious possession of power and notes the public’s fascination with money, while The Just appears to favor wealth.
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Pierpont Morgan
Houston Post
The Siren at Grand Theater A Dancing Musical Comedy
The Siren a three act musical comedy at the Grand features Donald Brian Carroll McComas Ethel Cadman and Will West with a large chorus and lavish costumes. Armand the Marquis de Ravaillac Lang a zealous police minister and Lolotte drive a light farcical plot with country girl triumph in the end over exile.
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Viseeveedes
Cyril Biddulph Clarisse
Ethel
Ca i. Grion
Roger da Armand
Marquis de Ravaillac
Sss
Donald Brian Maltpote
Bazllos
Harry T. Delt Lo
E. Carroll McComas
Hannibal
Beckmesser
Eisenbehr
Florence Morrison
Suzanne S.e. Cissy Sewell
Florence Palmer Rae
Grand
Donald Brian
Alpha
Omega
Armand
Pegasus
Baron Baziles
Aloff
Lolotte
Montbijou
Mr. Brian
Carroll McComas
Lotte
Ethel Cadman
Clarisse
Will West
Hannibal Beckmesser
Harry T. Dell
Malipote
Roger Davis
Corps de
Streets Paved with Gold in Mazapil Find
An American mining engineer studying abandoned Mazapil smelters found bricks and slag samples that the company assayer valued at nearly 500 per ton in gold silver and copper. A company inquiry confirmed the extraordinary find and noted streets of Mazapil were literally paved with precious metals plus base metals.
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Technical World Magazine
Mazapil
Letter to the Editor defends city attorney’s role in Stevens probe
Joseph Ryan replies to Jan issue claims about drafting Wickeland findings. He states he drafted and corrected the minority report at Wickeland’s request and that Wickeland signed and sent it. Ryan notes he complied with city ordinances and will continue advising city officers regardless of politics.
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Wickel
Stevens
Wickeland
Joseph Ryan
Alder man Wickeland Publishes Personal Statement
The Light declined to publish the first statement due to political argument not related to Wickeland’s personal involvement. He was offered space for his personal connection, accepted, and the statement appeared in The Light yesterday.
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The
Light
Alderman Wickeland
Rockefeller Reluctant to Testify Before Pujo Committee
William Rockefeller shows reluctance to testify before the Pujo committee, aiming to avoid appearing poor in comparison to Morgan. The St. Louis Post Dispatch notes the pressure on prominent financiers amid the investigation.
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William Rockefeller
Pujo
Morgan
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Sam Gompers Faces Silence After Conspiracy Convictions
The Detroit Free Press notes thirty-eight conspirators have been convicted and sentenced while Sam Gompers has not yet declared astonishment.
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Sam Gompers
Detroit Free Press
Orphan Child’s Adoptive Hope Withheld Name
A St. Louis Times note questions if the child seeking adoption by Mr. Wilson could be William Jennings Bryan, but the orphan’s name remains withheld. The item centers on a possible adoption case and public curiosity.
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Bill
Barkis
Wilson
William Jennings Bryan
St. Louis
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