Fourteenth Texas District Race Focuses on War Support
The issue centers on wartime support in the Fourteenth District with A. P. Barrett praised for patriotism and willingness to aid victory while James L. Slayden is criticized for inaction. Voters face choosing a representative aligned with the president’s war measures or one who opposed many such actions. The district's decision will reflect on the nation.
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Fourteenth
Fourteenth Texas
Congress
A. P. Barrett
United States
James L. Slayden
Germany
Fourteenth District
Wilson
America
Texas
Germany learns languages to shape postwar trade
The piece argues Germany trains in English, Spanish, and French to secure business after the war, not out of affection for the Allies. It contends American sentiment toward Germany will curb German goods, while Germany must trade with the United States and Latin America to regain influence, criticizing its prewar spying and postwar aims.
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Germany
United States
Tou
Bismarck
Germans Subverting Nations for Gain Through Subtle Tactics
The author argues Germany cultivated linguistic study and covert influence abroad before war. Germans allegedly filled prods in England, including barbers, using wages supplemented by German funds to gain access to state affairs and undermine enemies. The piece contends Germans rationalize acts as necessity while sacrificing honor for material gain.
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England
Germany
Germanism's Swan Song in Washington War Times
A critical column traces German influence in the United States from prewar plans through war years. It cites George Barthelme of the Cologne Gazette claiming German-Americans fear for their money and foretell a devastated dream, implying German aims to control America.
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Germany
Europe
United States
America
Washington
George Barthelme
Belgium
Lusitania
Barthelme
Cologne Gazette
Barthelmes
Deutschland
Enemy admissions show American Germanism doomed to powerlessness
The author notes that Germany concedes America cannot be free under German control, and cites Barthelme's return to Germany claiming pro-German sentiment in the U.S. would not secure the nation for the Kaiser. The statement is presented as vindicating prior beliefs while reflecting enemy acknowledgment.
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America
Germany
Barthelme
Income Tax Reform and War Financing Debate in Congress
The piece argues for an equitable universal income tax starting at $1000, similar to Britain, to fund the war without breaking the economy. It notes W USA revenue, fears overburdening the poor, and favors a pay as you go approach with bonds limited. It mentions Alaska troops en route and questions German war aims.
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United States
Congress
America
Great Britain
England
Don’t Be 2 Pessimist in Detroit Free Press item
A short exhortation urges readers to stay optimistic and support the team, avoiding complaint or doubt even in tough moments. We are reminded that wavering fear can undermine others and that quiet resilience matters when facing adversity.
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Detroit
England Learns Thrift as War Reorients Spending Habits
Hartley Withers argues in the Louisville Courier-Journal that war saving reshaped British money use. The national campaign educated the public on thrift, boosted savings through War Savings Certificates, and pushed workers toward responsible spending to fund the war effort and postwar recovery.
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Hartley Withers
The
Economist of London
England
Louisville Courier-Journal
National Savings Committee
Ingland
Parliamentary War Savings Committee
National War Savings Committee
War Savings Committee
Vaudeville at Majestic and New Bill at Princess Theater
The Majestic bill closed with Mile Rhea delivering notable toe dancing amid lively acts by Al Slayne Jack West and Eleanor Sutter with mind reading stunts. A new Princess show starts today featuring Nell O Connell Tom Edwards and Company the Three Kindred Girls Harmonizing Moments and The Folly of a Life of Crime as the feature.
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Majestic
Mile
Rhea
Majestic Theater
Suneday
al Slayne
Xevap
Jack West
Eleanor Sutter
Harry
Emma Sharrock
Princess Today
Princess Theater
Nell O'Connell
San Francisco Daily News
San
Tom Edwards and Company
Harmony Singers
California
Farnum Screenings at the Grand Promote Red Haired Hero
William Farnum stars in When a Man Sees Red at the Grand today and runs through Wednesday. The production is among Farnum’s most popular works with his admirers. Beginning Thursday Moa Tanguay appears in The Wild Girls as Wirefly, delivering a strong characterization through the rest of the week.
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William Farnum
the Grand
Ho Mero Farnum
Farnum
Moa Tanguay
Wirefly
Con Muy
Court hears heavy charge amid garbled testimony
Fragmentary transcript shows a magistrate questioning a suspect amid broken phrases and teased wordplay. An elderly constable attempts to identify the defendant and the exact charge as the court probes the record in a muddled scene.
Fragmented World War I Era Snippets and Parodic Remarks
A mosaic of quips on war, politics, and society from a fragmented text. It references Pershing sending troops to Italy, Bolshevik births, debates on women voting, and daily life notes like violet farming and streetcar issues. The tone blends satire with wartime commentary and cultural snapshots.
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Wyland
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Pat
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Japan
Russia
Pershing
Austria
Wy Me
Sousa
Steve
New Orleans
Henry Ford
Ae Aege
Reseond
Austin
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Main Street
Doctor Pentot
By Briggs
the Tribune Assoc
New York Tribes
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