Short-sighted view on Huerta and Mexican unrest
The piece argues American business interests misjudge Huerta’s ability to restore peace in Mexico. It states revolts stem from long-standing economic oppression, not Huerta’s rule, and warns that even a victory would only provide a brief pause before more conflict. It cites deep-rooted economic causes and Napoleon on moral versus physical force.
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Mexico
Huerta
National Palace
England
Elizabeth
Holland
Brill
Misdirected energy and the rise of good roads in Texas
The piece discusses the decline of royal power and the rise of citizen action, citing suffragette Mary Richardson’s failed bid to influence the king and arguing that real change comes from the people. It highlights Southwest Texas road-building efforts led by the Bexar County Highway League as a model for local progress and prosperity, noting a broader national movement and the value of volunteers in creating better highways.
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Mary Richardson
King George
England
Mary
Bonnet
Lavernia
Sutherland Springs
Texas
United States
Kansas
Bexar County Highway League
San Antonio
Southwest Texas
Constitutionalists hold moral edge in Mexican conflict
In current Mexican conditions the Constitutionalists command moral force and arms in defense of their constitution. They have a clear right on their side against Huerta and are likely to prevail in time.
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Huerta
All Pulling Together on a Great Road Building Effort
A diverse crowd from many ranks and colors labored side by side with pick and spade on an eight mile earthwork between Lavernia and Sutherland Springs. The scene showed cooperation across social lines to achieve a common welfare through road construction.
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Lavernia
Sutherland Springs
Record Export Year Signals U S Manufacturing Rise
A World’s Work article notes a record export year with about 15 million dollars more in value per month. From July 1, 1912 to April 1, 1913 the U S sent more goods abroad than in any previous year, signaling a new era in American manufacturing despite handicaps.
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United States
Ork
National Marine League forms to back U S merchant marine
The National Marine League based in Washington promotes a broad marine policy for the United States. President P H Ross says the league serves citizens across the nation and stresses interstate interest in marine commerce, noting exports from inland states depend on American ships and crews.
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National Marine League
Washington
P. H. Ross
Navy” Magazine
Naval Marine League
United States
Boston Globe
Democratic Texas Selects Mix of Names for Committeeman Try
The piece jokes about candidates for National Committeeman Sells successor. Marechal Hicks trains attention on Colonel Patrick O’Keefe for the top post and mocks Cyclone Davis as a substitute. It cautions Democrats to avoid a burlesque show and seek a strong all-star lineup.
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Alphonse
Gaston
Marechal Hicks
Don Tomas Love
Sells
Patrick O'Keefe
Cyclone Davis
Colonel O'Keefe
Democratic Party of Texas
Meade versus Grant in Civil War command debate
The Birmingham News contends Meade received shabby treatment after Gettysburg and questions whether Grant deserved supreme command over Meade in the war’s final year. It asks why Sheridan was chosen over Meade as Sherman’s successor and notes lingering doubts about postwar allocations of power.
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Meade
Gettyeburg
Vicksburg
Grant
Sheridan
Sherman
Birmingham News
Suffragettes Might Get Him In Name Change Case
A Dallas man petitioned a court to change his name to his fiancee’s maiden name to satisfy his future mother in law who demands the daughter keep her name. The Houston Post notes the move illustrates the idea that perfect love casts out fear and warns the man to beware of suffragettes.
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Dallas
John
Houston Post
Observant Deputy Galbraith Buys Fishing Themed Buggy
Chief Deputy James Galbraith, a noted fisherman, buys a new wagon after long shopping. He tests buggies by fishing needs and jokes about space for poles, poles, gear, and a family, boasting his horse can pull a locomotive if not hindered.
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James Galbraith
Mr. Galbraith
Shank Boledie Raisi and Turkish Titles
A London Tidbits note explains how English prefixes become suffixes in Turkish usage. It details Shank’s potential title shift to Shank Boledie Raisi and outlines ranks from caliph to pasha, noting who earns the highest honor in arts, letters, and commerce.
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London
Boledie Raisi
Lew Shank
Shank
Mohammed
Turkey
Paris Fichu Adorns Simple Blue Gown For Summer Wear
From Paris comes a charming fichu shown with a blue sicilienne gown. The sheer white mull fichu attaches to a hand embroidered square collar and features matching corner embroidery with a lace edge. The delicate accessory highlights the feminine frock’s appeal.
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Paris
Understanding Ottoman Administrative Titles in Historical Texts
The passage explains titles used in Ottoman governance including bey for distinguished tax collectors, effendi for higher birth or education, and the grand vizier or sadarazam as cabinet premier. It notes the governor of a province is called wali, illustrating rank and official distinctions in historical records.
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Effendi
Sadarazam
Wali
Letter to the Editor on Ironton flood town and progress
A reader from Ironton Ohio describes the flood impact last spring and critiques the town’s economic and public works. The letter notes many factories, extensive paving, and low wage effects on housing and growth, urging a water system upgrade and citing a later temperature drop as a point of contrast. The writer signs Herman Hirsch.
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Ironton
Ohio River
Kanahwa
Muskingum
San Antonio
Texas
Herman Hirsch
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