Arbitrate with Mexico on border security and Villa
The Mexican government proposes US arbitration over two main disputes: frontier insecurity and the presence of American troops in Mexico. The piece argues the US cannot arbitrate such issues while border violence persists and condemns Carranza for hindering pursuit of Villa, urging Mexico to improve control before any settlement.
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United States
Mexico
Villa
Carranza
Texas
Libelling the University Returns to Public Debate
Politicians who attacked the University of Texas after Robert E. Vinson’s election to the presidency circulated claims of excessive spending. The new president, a minister and theologian, is portrayed as a cautious defender expected to answer truthfully to critics.
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University of Texas
Robert E. Vinson
Texas University Costs Questioned by Dr Vinson
Dr Vinson refutes charges of extravagance at the University of Texas and shows Texas spends less per student than most states. The normal cost per student is 296, with 277 for the recent session, equating to 17 cents per capita. He argues Texas offers less value per dollar than many peers and urges stronger support for outside aid.
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Texas
Oklahoma
Mississippi
New Mexico
Indiana
Michigan
North Dakota
Vinson
University of Texas
University of Virginia
Loyalty to the United States by German Americans in wartime
The article argues that naturalized German Americans showed loyalty to the United States during critical diplomacy with Germany. It notes that some Americans in Germany remained silent or supportive of Germany, while American women married into German families publicly backed Germany. It concludes Germans must admit Americans practice what they preach.
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Germany
United States
Prohibition Party Adopts Camel Emblem in Gun Metal Bronze
The Prohibition party selected a bronze camel as its emblem with the letters P P. It will symbolize the party and reflect the camel’s thirst resistance while contrasting the prohibitionist’s perceived weakness in resisting drink.
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Prohibition Party
P. P
Prohibition emblem choice sparks debate over camel symbolism
The essay questions the camel as the Prohibition party emblem arguing it is illogical and suggests alternatives like the bullfrog alligator or fish. It mocks the emblem selection as inappropriate and notes the party’s history of illogical choices.
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Prohibition Party
Prohibition
Roosevelt Calls Progressives to Hughes Vote
The Utica Observer notes a split in opinion as colonel Roosevelt urges Progressives to back Hughes for president while Pro-German groups push for Wilson due to his harsh stance toward Germany, asking how to reconcile these opposing views.
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Roosevelt
Mr. Hughes
Wilson
Germany
Mr. Wilson
Utica
Public Health Seizes 8700 Pounds of Counterfeit Aspirin
The State Pure Food and Drug Department has condemned 8700 pounds of aspirine as pure faice. The crime would cause great suffering to the public, as the headache medicine sells for ten to twelve dollars a pound.
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State Pure Food and Drug Department
Temple
Carranza and Bandits Test United States Relations
The Brownsville Herald argues that Mexican leader Venustiano Carranza must curb bandit activity to preserve friendly ties with the United States. It warns that if Mexico cannot control Villista raids, relations could deteriorate and conflict may arise.
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Carranza
Mexico
United States
Brownsville
Would Have Done No Better in Wilson’s Fiery Ordeal
Opinion excerpts discuss the 1913 to 1914 presidential era noting the comparison between Hughes and Wilson as leaders. It argues Wilson’s experience makes him a safer choice for another term while criticizing potential war with Mexico and praising McCollier's Weekly assessment of party unity and reform leadership.
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Hughes
Wilson
Republican Party
Woodrow Wilson
United States
New York Journal of Commerce
Mr. Wilson
McCollier’s Weekly
Whole-Hogged End of Roosevelt Third-Party Bid
The New York Evening Post argues Roosevelt intends a funeral for the Progressive party and will align fully with the Republicans. Most Progressives will abandon him, while a hard-core minority may field a separate ticket, but likely as a rump with little impact.
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Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
George Perkins
New York Evening Post
Canned white cherries with rice ring dessert
Canned fruits are inexpensive and versatile in desserts. The recipe uses rice, sugar, lemon peel, vanilla, butter, milk and eggs to bake a ring mould and fill with white cherries, served with whipped cream as tomorrow's entry.
Ned Visits the Tree Doctor in the Orchard
Ned travels with his uncle to the orchard to watch a tree doctor repair trees with cement and wood fills. The boy helps, compares it to dentist work, and wonders if trees get as much care as children, awaiting next year’s growth.
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Ned
France's Loss Reported as Library Buys Ten Works
A Paris dispatch notes a library acquired ten of Henry's works, though details on the author and exact titles remain unclear. The purchase signals growing interest in his writings within France.
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Henry
France
Paris
O Henry Worth the Effort for American Readers
The article argues that O Henry’s humor and distinctive American style resist translation and appeal, likening him to Maupassant in France. It notes Paris readers rarely read American humor and suggests only an American might fully grasp Porter’s work.
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O. Henry
America
Guy de Maupassant
France
Paris
Sydney Porter
Virginia Seeks Court Aid to Enforce 12 Million WV Debt
The Houston Post reports Virginia's long fight to collect 12 million dollars ordered by the Supreme Court from West Virginia. Despite a ruling in Virginia’s favor, West Virginia has taken no action to pay or adjust the debt, and the Court previously denied an immediate writ to seize WV assets. The dispute centers on enforcing the court’s decree.
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Houston Post
Virginia
West Virginia
of Virginia
Supreme Court
Disaster of Railaway Strike Threatens National Economy
The Philadelphia Public Ledger argues a railway strike would harm the country. It notes railway workers lack justification for paralysis of business given reduced hours and rising pay, while railways struggle to balance finances and have conceded demands.
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
Navy blue taffeta gown with box buttons and fringe detail
The piece advises a versatile wardrobe item in a navy blue taffeta gown with a narrow pleated skirt and simple bodice. It notes box silk buttons on cords trim cuffs and a velvet girdle fringe, suggesting practical formal wear for varied days and modest concessions in labor disputes.
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