Congressmen at Home Deserting Democratic Duty
The letter from Speaker Champ Clark to Rep Dies, urging Democratic lawmakers to stay in Washington as crucial legislation looms, is cited as proof that several congressmen abandon their posts for campaigns. Dies defended party loyalty while Slayden travels Texas to argue his fitness, amid calls to support a Democratic president and national defense actions.
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Champ Clark
House of Representatives
Martin
Texas
Washington
Dies
Congress
Clark
Democratic Party
Wilson
Representative
National Capital
James L. Slayden
Due Process Arguments in Torrens System Debate
The article argues that opponents to the Torrens land registration system claim it violates due process. It contends the phrase lacks fixed meaning and shows the system aims to prevent unlawful deprivation, contrasting it with the old regime where title insecurity exists and protection rests on counsel rather than state guarantees.
Under Which Flag The Mexican Crisis And American Protection
A provocative charge argues fifty thousand Americans forced from Mexico and fifty thousand more at the border, questioning U S protection while praising German and English control of Mexican resources. It warns that Americans lack flag protection and urges stronger national action for foreign trade and merchant marine goals.
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Mexico
United States
Wilson
Congress
South America
Slayden’s Retirement Would Not Hurt Texas District
The passage argues that James L. Slayden’s departure from Congress would not be missed by Texans in the Fourteenth district nor by his party in Washington, suggesting his secretary’s salary could be increased without loss to either side.
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Washington
James L. Slayden
Virginia
Fourteenth Congressional District
Texas
End of World War I Draws Near As Fierce Battles Rage
The article notes growing ferocity along the Somme and Verdun fronts with both sides seemingly near exhaustion and less careful of life. It compares today’s fighting to Napoleonic and Civil War battles and suggests increased savagery as wars approach their end.
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Somme
Verdun
Ligny
Franklin
Torrens system aims to strengthen title against due process concerns
The argument praises indefeasible titles as a safer constitutional guaranty than current statutory processes. It notes California and other states failed by making Torrens voluntary, leading to voided titles and lacking jurisdiction, and claims proper administration would provide stronger title security than present variegated ownership.
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California
Rose Fairy’s Garden Party Delights Forest Friends
The Rose Fairy invites friends to view her roses. Golden Bumblebee delivers invitations as lilies, geraniums, pansies, and forget me nots arrive. Four bluebirds pull a golden coach for a concert then rides and walks. Rose and Fred later find the garden tired, hinting at a nighttime celebration.
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Willow Grove
Rose Garden
Rose Fairy
Rose
Fred
Respect for Uniform in Philadelphia Amusement Venues
The Philadelphia Bulletin denounces a venue that denied entry to uniformed service members. It argues guardsmen and regular soldiers deserve equal courtesy and access to civilian recreation. The piece calls for respect toward military personnel and urges equal treatment under the law.
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Philadelphia Bulletin
National Guard
Sam
Net fashion notes debutante gowns with lace and embroidery
Simplicity and youthfulness shine in garden frocks of net worn by debutantes and slender matrons. A white net gown with two inch tucks, embroidered bouquets, and a soft fichy collar blends color via floral clusters across the bodice and skirt.
Curious Irish surname changes traced through history
The article notes Ireland enforced surnames by law over a century before the Anglo Norman invasion and explains then explains name changes from O´ prefixes to new forms. It lists examples Murphy Kelly O Connor Sullivan O Donnell Boyle Brady and others with meanings like superior helper dark chief benign and ship captain.
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Ireland
Europe
England
Queen Elizabeth
Murphy
Kelly
O'Kelly
Kiely
Keeley
War
O'Connor
Connors
Caerty
Daugherty
O'Doherty
Sullivan
Sillifa
Sullivant
O'Donnell
McDonnell
Donald
Daniel
Dona
Meloney
O'Milowney
Mullany
A Macauley
O'Cawley
McGaw McOuly
McAuliff
Cawley
T Rock
Will to Power Alleged in Roosevelt Ambition
From the Philadelphia Records Roosevelt is accused of a will to power seeking the presidency to stamp his views on the nation. The piece argues he desires prominence through a strong military stance and aims to influence policy and wartime action, likening him to the Kaiser in unchecked ambition.
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Philadelphia
Roosevelt Altgether
Americ
Cour
United States
Li the Kaiser
Roosevelt
Gimany
Haing
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