Convicting Themselves In San Antonio Civic Battle
Tue Licgut accuses the Citizens League of self serving aims as commissioners Lambert and others press for a large special police force. He argues the force is to secure votes and salaries for league supporters, while denying public rights amid alleged war fears. The piece portrays league leaders as indifferent to San Antonio’s welfare.
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Tue Licgut
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Kearny
Mexico
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Sovereign Senators Debate Senate Usefulness
Senator Martine of New Jersey argues the Senate remains essential and active after national conventions. He cites numerous senators at convention halls, challenging critics who say the Senate has no function and should be cut from government.
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United States
Artine
New Jersey
Congress
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Senators Dominate National Conventions in Strong Showing
Senator Martine outlined how senators played key roles at both major conventions. He cited Marshall as Senate president nominating vice president, Kern delivering the speech, and several others like Weeks Sherman Cummins LaFollette as presidential contenders. Harding and James led the Republican and Democratic conventions respectively, with Lodge and Stone heading platform committees.
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Weeks
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Harding
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Stone
Smoot
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Brandegee
Lippitt
Smith
Ad States
Farmer Jones
Merchant
Stockman Brown
Ripon Wisconsin Defies Pork Barrel By Ceding Post Office
In a bold move the Wisconsin town of under 4000 residents voted to give up a $75,000 federal post office project. It redirected funds toward national defense, sending over 100 citizens to the Mexican border and stunning the Senate with its patriotic stance.
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United States
United States Senate
Congress
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Senate
National Guard
Mexico
Ridiculous claim on Hughes resignation sparks mock platform idea
The piece mocks critics who say a Supreme Court justice cannot resign to run for president. It notes a Progressive official, John M. Parker, calling Hughes candidacy “terrific” at a Chicago meeting, and reports the idea was ridiculed early.
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Supreme Court
Democratic Party
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Progressive National Committee
Chicago
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No infringement on Justice Hughes resigning from the bench
The author argues that Justice Hughes chose to resign and accept the presidential nomination. No force or coercion was involved, and the Democratic party should not criticize him for resigning. The piece emphasizes constitutional rights to resign and seek other employment.
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Supreme Court
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War on the Border Depredations Sparks U.S. Action Test
The McKinney Courier-Gazette argues Americans would accept actual warfare rather than ongoing border banditry. It calls for Carranza to suppress his thugs or leave the task to the United States, urging decisive action and peace.
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Mexico
Carranza
Sam
McKinney Courier-Gazette
Be Kind to Animals Says Marshall Messenger
Be Kind to Animals argues most people are sympathetic yet ignore animal mistreatment. The piece notes public disapproval of beating a horse but urges reporting to authorities or warning the owner directly to correct behavior.
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Marshall Messenger
Difference Between Is and Are in Party Views
The Greenville Banner notes the Republicans avoided prohibition and backed states rights on woman suffrage. It contrasts ex senator Bailey’s push that these rights are the United States with Senator Lodge’s teaching that such rights do not exist, highlighting split views among party members in Texas.
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Greenville
Hughes Passive on Surface After Nomination
The Denison Herald notes that Republican presidential candidate Hughes appeared passive soon after his nomination. It suggests disappointment would have arisen among Supreme Court associates if the convention outcome differed, and asserts his legal aura did not immunize him from politics.
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Hughes
Supreme Court
Denison Herald
Joffre Accepts Responsibility for Verdun Delays
The New York Post reports General Joffre ready to shoulder blame for the Verdun stalemate and to assume responsibility for what is seen as British inaction during the crisis. Bonar Law’s Paris remarks are cited as evidence the British army acts under Joffre’s orders and will move when he commands.
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Verdun
Bonar Law
Paris
New York Post
Planning Civic Beauty at National Conference on City Planning
The Orange Leader notes the eighth National Conference on City Planning urging beauty in urban design. Emphasis on efficient, well built city halls, courthouses, schools, and other public buildings, with lighting, ventilation, fire safety, and honest materials.415
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Orange Leader
Earn Their Way Through Prisoner Labor in Russia
The Utica Observer quotes that Russia returns prisoners to the interior, places them with peasants for farming or other nonmilitary work, and grants them substantial liberty. Communities bear responsibility for their safety and care, with many villagers welcoming the workers as many men have already joined the army.
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Utica
Year 1915 Drives Gains for Women and Children
The 1915 year saw major advances in mothers pension laws and women’s welfare. Eight states enacted mothers pension measures while several others boosted divorce protections and opened political offices to women. Equal suffrage steps, labor law updates, and property rights reforms followed, with New Jersey authorizing women police and Oregon barring salary discrimination in public schools. The California Legislature approved woman suffrage in a decisive vote, as reported by the Tribune.
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New Jersey
Oregon
California
Galveston
Cooking Ox Tongue Stew with Bacon and Herbs
A detailed Victorian recipe describes cooking fresh ox tongue in a stewpan with fat raw bacon onions carrots turnips celery herbs and spices. The tongue is browned simmered slowly with gravy then glazed and served standing upright with parsley garnish and a puree of Spanish onions.
Fisherman echoes respect as he releases weary fish
Mr McMillan hesitates then snips the old stringer and lifts the fish by the gills. He heaves the fish into the water and says you made two gallant fights for your life and you win.
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Mr. McMillan
Mexican Crisis Not Settled, Post Argues For Firm Policy
The Houston Post contends the Mexican crisis remains unresolved despite trooper releases and property surrender. It warns that deaths of troopers and hostile orders against U.S. forces mean diplomacy alone cannot prevent future Carrizal like incidents. Public demand backs firm action with measured mercy.
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Houston Post
Tenth Cavalry
United States
Mexico
All-Night Turn in North Sea Ends in Realization
A sailor, Bill, was sent aloft after dark in the North Sea to spot lights. The officer forgot the patient tar and left him aloft for hours. Finally the call broke through with daylight, "Daylight, by gum!" reported by the Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph.
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North Sea
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Bill Clean
Sleepy Time Tales For the Little Folk The Tiny Thistle Tale
Tiny Thistle runs away to play and is swept up by a hawk but saved by Mrs. Frog and a robin. The frog family keeps her safe, and she learns not to run away again. The story ends with her safe return and a lesson learned.
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Tiny Thistle
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Mother Frog
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Tiny Tim
Taft praises Bryan at Lake Mohonk arbitration talks
Ex-President Taft presided at the Lake Mohonk conference and gave a gracious compliment to his 1908 rival, William Jennings Bryan. Bryan arrived on the second morning, spoke for more than his time, and Taft replied with a simple smile that he had been following the proceedings. The courteous exchange drew enthusiastic applause from the audience.
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