Paul Block Offices listed in several cities
A listing shows Paul Block Inc offices in New York at 250 Fifth Avenue Chicago with Masters Ride Boston at Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Detroit at Kresge Building. The item outlines multiple city locations and associated institutions.
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New York
Paul Block, Inc
Fifth Ave
Chicago
Masters Ride
Boston
Safe Deposit & Trust Bids
Detroit
Kresge Biig
San Antonio Light circulation audit for six months ending Sept 30 1916
The daily edition averaged 22 062 copies and the Sunday edition 26 356. Net paid daily average 5 043 copies and Sunday ? copies. The Audit Bureau of Circulation certifies the San Antonio Light’s readership and claims a higher paid orientation to homes in San Antonio than any other newspaper.
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San Astesio Light
Sam Attello
Audit Bureau of
Eudit
Arten
Witcd
Usite
Azz Cascada
America
Europe
Sen Antomiig
Cbore
San Antonio
San Antonio Election Ties to Prohibition Issue
The piece argues San Antonio must elect mayors and commissioners with unblemished records to curb prohibition influence. It warns against candidates with any links to vice or lawbreaking, noting the close past vote on prohibition and the risk of strengthening prohibitions if the wrong leaders are chosen. It stresses vigilance in a mayoral race with up to two years to effect change.
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San Antonio
Board of Commissioners
Bexar
Villa seeks recognition as Mexico's de facto government
A note reports Francisco Villa has sent or will send a letter to President Wilson requesting U S recognition as Mexico's de facto government. The item mocks the idea in light of Villa's Columbus NM raid and U S efforts to punish him.
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Francisco Villa
Wilson
Mexico
United States
Columbus
New Mexico
US stance on Villa and Carranza fuels Mexico war risk
The piece argues the United States cannot recognize Villa or negotiate with him, warning that aiding Villa equates to war with Mexico. It blames certain American interests for supporting Villa with ammunition, jeopardizing peace and drawing U.S. into conflict with Mexico.
Germany Refutes US War Profit Claims In Editorial
The Leipsic Neuste Nachrichten criticizes American profiteering talk tied to World War I and peace notes. It argues Jupiter Mammon rules Western progress, notes Germany profits from armaments, cites Rothschilds’ wealth origin linked to war, and contends America sought peace over wealth.
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Leipsic Neuste Nachrichten
United States
Wilson
Jupiter
Mammon
Germany
Financial War Profits From Waterloo Reported
The article discusses Heinz, an intermediary who used couriers and carrier pigeons to relay Waterloo news to London exchanges before the official announcement. Estimated profits reach $6,000,000, with defense that others had similar opportunities and no wrongdoing is shown. It argues America did not create Germany or the slaughter, challenging the Nachrichten’s claims of US money from slaughter.
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America
Europe
Nachrichten
Voice of
Germany
Rothschilds
Duke of Wellington
England
Waterloo
London
United States
Administration to Push Secrecy in Peace Moves
Washington dispatches indicate the administration will likely pursue additional peace moves with secrecy, prompting attention from Wall Street.
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Washington
Wall Street
Cold Bay Receives Election News By Boat From Seward
Residents of Cold Bay Alaska hear election news by boat from Seward. Bets on elections in Cold Bay are said not to be paid promptly. A new Russian premier declares ministers serve only the will of the emperor signaling a standpatter stance.
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Cold Bay
Alaska
Seward
The
Light
John McCormack Applies for Naturalization in Philadelphia
The famed tenor John McCormack has filed for naturalization in Philadelphia signaling his readiness to meet English language requirements. Commentators note his fluency sets him apart from many singers when performing.
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John McCormack
Philadelphia
Chicago cafe owner held as witness in extortion case
A Chicago cafe proprietor remains in custody as a witness against police accused of extortion. The public’s prior experience with cafe owners in the city suggests a contrary view of corruption risks.
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Chicago
Lloyd George Says No Peace Terms Yet Offered
Premier Lloyd George states allies have not refused peace terms because none have been offered to them. He suggests the new premier opposes rushing judgment before terms are presented.
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Lloyd George
New Mint Director Tests Coin Cleaning Machine
The director at the Washington mint tests a machine that scour coins to clean and sanitize them. The piece notes the innovation is timely but suggests infection risks may still concern the public.
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Mint
Washington
Perquisites of Legislators Backfire on Train
Two Harris county lawmakers spent too long at lunch at Kempstead on the Houston & Texas Central. The train left them behind, the crew learned of their absence at the next station, and the train backed up ten miles to pick them up.
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Harris County
Solons
Kempstead
Houston & Texas Central
Beaumont Enterprise
Government and Education in Early 20th Century Debates
The House voted to create 435 new government jobs amid criticism as a breach of trust and a sign of reformers’ picnic. The El Paso Times laments modern spellings and writing decline as a loss of national vigor. The Houston Post reports government experiments with shark skins for leather and suggests farmers skin hogs to boost leather supply.
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House of Representatives
Washington
Public Service
New York Herald
el Paso Times
Texas
Houston Post
Letter casts doubt on authenticity of unsigned accusation
A Galveston Tribune remark questions a plain sheet letter signed by "A. Curtis" aimed at prominent figures. It notes Congressman Wood of Indiana could have checked its authenticity but failed, illustrating perceived incompetence in Congress.
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Wood
Indiana
A. Curtis
Congress
Galveston Tribune
Peanut hulls contract boosts livestock feed in Texas
In Cleburne a contract closes for 100 carloads of peanut hulls to be used in a mixed livestock feed. The move completes full peanut utilization and could influence prices next season. Field men predict higher profits for producers amid safe farming drive. Plant peanuts and let the peanut politician go.
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Cleburne
Fort Worth
Illinois Society estimates thousands of blind residents in need
The Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness reports 2000 to 3000 residents in the state are needlessly blind. In Chicago public schools 27 of 46 blind children lost sight due to neglect, and 29 percent of Jacksonville state school pupils are blind for the same reason. The state spends about $10,000 per blind individual for education and maintenance.
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Illinois Society For the Prevention of
Illinois
Chicago
Jacksonville
Captains of industry predict 1917 prosperity rises
They forecast a strong start and excellent year ahead despite postwar reaction. Demand for equipment and raw materials will stay high, with competition increasing later, but that shift is distant from 1917.
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Utica Observer
Farm Loan Act and the Drive Toward Farmer Ownership
Frank RB analyzes how the Farm Loan Act affects farm tenantry. The act limits loans to actual farmers and 10 000 dollars, reduces risk for landless workers while curbing landlordism. Second mortgages may enable tenants to purchase land with down payments and gradual first-mortgage amortization. The article notes future discussion on social impacts.
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Actul
Farm Loan Association
Letter urges higher fireman pay over police raises
oO D SMITH, a friend of the firemen, writes that city commissioners should raise firemen salaries due to higher living costs and their 24 hour duty. He compares police pay raises to firemen and condemns high-salary offices and political pet jobs.
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Oo. D. Smith
Lloyd George rises from chancellor to prime minister
A historical gag from the Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph tracks Lloyd George through roles from chancellor and munitions minister to head of the war department and finally premier. A jailed convict reenters society and jokes about the new king George and Lloyd George’s fate.
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Lloyd George
Questio
Edward
George
Lioydy
Allus
Pittsburg
Majestic Cabaret Night Adds Scenic Song Revue Acts
At the Majestic Theaters Cabaret Night features Frederick V. Bowers with a seven song Scenic Song Revue and new mounting. Grace Dunbar Nile stars in Petticoats. The Chief Caupolican returns with a brand new act. Billy Schoon Elizabeth Mayne, Sylvia Loyal with Pierrot, Janis and West in Dance Eccentrics, O Donnell and Blair as Lunatic Tumblers.
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Majestic
the Majestic
Frederick V. Bowers
Grace Dunbar Nile
Variety
Caupolican
Billy Schoon
Elizabeth Mayne
Sylvia Loyal
Pierrot
Janis
West
O'Donnell
Blair
Experience Morality Play Draws Crowds at Grand Opera House
The morality play Experience fills the Grand Opera House with strong demand as it runs for three more performances tonight and tomorrow with both matinee and evening shows. Audiences are urged to secure tickets while available due to its notable impact.
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Grand Opera House
World of Measure at Grand Opera House Delights Audiences
The forthcoming World of Measure at the Grand Opera House features gowns and chorus models for feminine theatergoers and escorts. Broadway’s ensemble and a Winter Garden spectacle promise scenic equipment, melody, and a cast over 100 strong traveling on an eleven-car train.
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Grand Opera House
Broadway
Winter Garden
Friday the Thirteenth at the Princess
Robert Warwick stars in Friday the Thirteenth a drama about Wall Street fraud and revenge. A broker’s father wrecks Jude Lee Sands of Virginia with a false tip while Beulah the judge’s daughter aids his rivals before a comeback plan unfolds.
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Robert Warwick
Thomas W. Lawson
Mr. Warwick
Wall Street
Jude Lee Sands
Virginia
Beulah
New York
Brownleys
Brownley
Beulah and Bob Brownley Romance Intertwines With Market Crisis
Beulah fights her feelings for Bob Brownley while aiding her father and threatening his firm. Bob returns to a market shock, finds Beulah on the phone with a rival, and rushes to the stock exchange to avert ruin. The tale unfolds through suspenseful scenes toward a happy ending with four acts of Pantages vaudeville at the Princess.
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Grownleys
Beulah
Bob Brownley
Bob
Stock Exchange
Burming Players Present The Wolf at the Majestic
Emma Bunting and company bring The Wolf to the Majestic for Monday and Tuesday performances with daily matinees. The graphic Canadian Hudson Bay tale features a lone girl, a wolf in disguise, and a vigilant hero, noted for its vigor and natural wisdom.
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Hudson Bay
Emma Bunting
Majestic
A Prince for a Day at Strand at 25 Cents
The Strand presents A Prince for a Day a popular priced musical comedy for a week on the road. It promises fast pace and constant laughter with a 25 cent price for best seats defying the usual dollar and a half show.
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Strand
Warns Churches to Prepare for World Change
New York January 19 Dr Henry A Stimson resigns as pastor of Manhattan Congregational Church he founded 21 years ago to let a younger man lead. He warns churches must prepare if they are to live citing anticipated world changes in race commerce and religion. He is uncle to Henry L Stimson former secretary of war and is 73.
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New York
Henry A. Stimson
William F. Cody
Manhattan Congregational Church
Dr. Stimson
Henry L. Stimson
U. S. Warships Drill Off St Thomas Amid Excitement
A fleet of more than thirty U. S. warships from the Atlantic fleet conducted maneuvers off St. Thomas on Thursday. The ships bound for Guantanamo Cuba for winter drills and target practice drew public excitement as they passed.
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U. S
West Indies
Saint Thomas
Dpd
W. IL
United States
St. Thomas
Atlantic Fleet
Guantanamo
Cuba
The Champion Golf Star Confesses On Course Score
A golfer eagerly shares a fine score of eighty five with a club member who turns out to be the handicap committee’s new member. The listener reveals his own claim to being the biggest liar, adding a ironic twist to the exchange.
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Golfers’ Magazine
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Crockett
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Carranza
Villa
Alabama
Farm Loan Act
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MR Urglar
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