Rabinowitz Brothers’ Prison Fates Tied to President’s Decision
The Rabinowitz brothers, once convicted in a New York seizure case, sought President Wilson’s intervention to stay prison terms while they managed their finances. Wilson refused to act in two cases, sending two brothers to prison while the third’s sentence is postponed. The plan leaves one brother to run the business temporarily and then serve the full term, ensuring at least one skilled manager remains to satisfy creditors.
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Rabinowits
Wilson
Rabinowitz Brothers
New York
Earl
Lusitania sinking tests U S German relations
The article argues the Lusitania sinking strained US Germany ties as it cast Germany’s actions as a violation of international law. It notes Lusitania carried Americans and that German submarines failed to warn or rescue, making the attack a declared war action against the United States.
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Germany
United States
US clash with Germany over rights of neutral shipping
The United States rebukes Germany for killing American civilians at sea after the Lusitania incident. Washington notes Germany’s failure to provide reparations or clear assurances, and cites Germany’s claim that American wartime voyages must follow its rules. The dispute centers on rights of neutral vessel travel and protection of citizens.
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Bayer
Andy Muds
Asu Wey
Gerindoy
United States
Ferguson Views On Six Texas Constitutional Amendments
Governor James Ferguson presents his personal views on six proposed amendments to Texas state constitution ahead of the July 24 election. He favors speedier Supreme Court decisions with a five member bench but notes public and professional opinions may differ. He opposes separation of the University of Texas and A&M on economic grounds, arguing for unified administration and efficiency.
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Texas
James &. Ferguson
Supreme Court
Ferguson
Nelson Phillips
San Antonio
Texas Bar Association
University of Texas
State Agricultural and Mechanical College
J. Alani
Third Amendment Debate on Voter Qualifications in Texas
The discussion centers on a proposed amendment extending suffrage to homeward voters and foreign-born residents naturalized as U.S. citizens. Proponents claim widened voting access is democratic, while opponents label it special legislation with fraud risk. Ferguson questions state role in personal student loans versus welfare for the needy.
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Ferguson
Texas
United States
Dream of corn bread and buttermilk in Texas memory
A reminiscence links old song about corn bread and buttermilk to modern agricultural outlooks. The piece cites USDA notes on dairy and corn crops, forecasts larger corn harvests in Texas, and discusses diversification and nutrition. It contrasts American invention in aviation and submarines with naval strategy and mentions Sunday movie legislation debates in Texas.
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Marie Peter
Marie Deter
Texas
Larg
United States Department of Agriculture
Europe
Revlan
The Light's Daily Story of a Notorious French Thief
A French man recalls his two-decade crime spree hacking coupons, stealing millions, and living as a ghost in disguise. After years on the run from prison he returns to a vanished cottage to recover his loot, only to confront the man in a blue blouse and a haunted forest ending in flight.
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Coralen
Morachanes
Pagange
Selund
Chad
Algeria
Holter
Threat of European intervention nears brink of war
A historic note argues that pacific aims fail as European powers press for influence over Mexico. The speaker warns that despite peaceful intent and constitutional pacifism, the nation edges toward conflict unless decisive action is taken to avert danger and prevent intervention.
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Bram Dle
Ilengy Deri Cousller
Lin Intest
Tillkery
Daily Fashion Hint and World News Tangle
A garbled blend of fashion notes on styles, fit, and details with stray political observations. The text leaps from clothing descriptions to a distant commentary on the Mexican situation and European war impacts, noting defense and safety themes without coherent linkage.
The Modest Cato Adulates a World Hero
A Weer time-Herald item praises Cato Sells as a modest man. Fellow townsmen report his praise for Wyedrow Wilson as the greatest man in the world, noting the contrast with expected self restraint.
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imee-Herald
Cato
Commonwealth
Insiany Burne
Pen
Wyedrow Wilson
George Arinistead
Gene Johnson
Les
Letters to the Light on German blockade and public hunger
Readers debate German blockade effects and Allied famine concerns. A letter argues England’s efforts to starve civilians fell short while noting German hardship. References to Von Jagow, June Addagis, and statements on neutrality and international law frame a plea for reprinting an Independent editorial.
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England
von Jager
June Addagis
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