Oil money plan faces tough road in Texas politics
Governor Colquitt proposes using a $500,000 oil penalty to retire part of Texas bonds, notably the 1910 issue, and aid the Agricultural and Mechanical College. The plan faces skepticism over practicality and likely lack of cross‑party support amid debt and anti trust concerns.
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Colquitt
Standard Oil
Texas
State of Texas
State Agricultural and Mechanical College
Farmers’ School
University of Texas
Governor and Legislature Clash Over Immediate Use of Donation
The piece argues that using Standard Oil's donation now would harm warrant holders who bought at deep discounts with expectations of long delays. It calls for governor and Legislature to cooperate to gain state benefits, warning otherwise the proposal will merely provoke more talk and idle speculation.
A Mistaken Policy on Arms for Mexico
The piece questions Washington’s plan to bar arms and ammunition exports to Mexico, arguing it harms the U.S. economy without stopping fighting. It notes prior permits to Huerta and Constitutionalists, and urges a neutral, even handed approach that sells to both sides.
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Washington
Capito Building
United States
Mexico
Madero
Tait
Wilson
Laredo
Brownsville
Rio Grande
Neuvo Laredo
Matamoros
Huerta
Opposition to Colquitt Penitentiary Plan Sparks Skepticism
The text notes a lack of sincerity in some state senators and representatives toward Governor Colquitt’s penitentiary plan. With the governor’s details unrevealed, lawmakers appear wary, having only inkling of the plan while public forecasts spoke of a clash over the issue. Senator Murray resigned to seek appointment as penitentiary manager.
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Colquitt
Austin
Murray
Governors Plan Sparks Legislative Pushback in Texas
The piece critiques lawmakers for opposing Governor Colquitt’s plan to reform the penitentiary system. It argues opposition stems from perceived presumption and unwillingness to cooperate, noting Senator Murray’s resignation to remain eligible for an appointment and urging lawmakers to await full disclosure before acting.
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Colquitt
Murray
State of
Texas
The Millionaire Baby Vincent McLean
The Toledo Blade comments on the child Vincent McLean described as the richest baby in America. It notes constant press attention and public fascination, comparing his life to a throne and criticizing the intrusion into his childhood while suggesting a protective society could guard his privacy.
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Little Vincent McLean
America
Vincent
Vincent McLean
Society For the
Toledo Blade
Reflection on U S policy and private aid in Mexico
A Brenham Banner reflection notes the United States avoids direct intervention in the Mexican war. It praises private charity and reports the American Red Cross has spent $25,000 from its funds to assist refugees in the sister republic.
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United States
Department of the
A Tonic Needed
A Fort Worth Record summary notes Japan seeks a settlement to vindicate national honor while America calls for a stronger backbone and public publicity on the matter. The piece reflects public sentiment about the need for decisive action and transparency.
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Japan
America
Fort Worth
Study Hour Plan for Navy Sailors
The secretary of the navy proposes three hours of daily study for sailors, a reform seen as beneficial for a portion of both navy and army enlisted personnel. The plan faces challenges in applying it to all enlisted men, likened to a horse that won’t drink water.
Comment on Prophecies and Business in Turbulent Times
The Utica Observer notes business progresses despite tariff agitation adverse legislation and strike talk. It says money is tight and noise about industrial unrest persists, yet overall business activity continues, moving forward as if sawing wood.
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Utica Observer
Miss Mulholland Weds Dutchman in Washington Journal
Miss Snew Mulholland, a suffragist and presence in Washington and New York demonstrations, has married a Dutchman. She will become a duchess and, as such, will lose voting rights in America. The note adds that some prefer ballet to her marriage. Temple Telegram.
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Snew Mulholland
Washington
New York
America
Miss Mulholland
Temple Telegram
Suffragette Psychics and Militant Leaders cited by Lancet
The London Lancet explains militant suffragettes by dismissing insanity and hysteria as symptoms while attributing egotism to their dangerous actions. It compares conspicuous self advertisement to a political habit, likening it to opium taking in some leaders.
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London Lancet
Lancet
Indianapolis News
Afternoon gown at Newport auction party by Mrs Arthur Iselin
Draperies lift at the front creating a graceful silhouette in an afternoon costume. The navy blue lansdowne skirt supports a creamy Bohemian lace tunic with a cream chiffon yoke over flesh tinted net. A sash of navy satin crosses above the waist in a stylish, tailored look.
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Newport
Arthur Iselin
Lansdowne
Animals Taste Organs Across Creation Cited
Tit Bits summarizes experiments on taste in invertebrates and vertebrates. Crawfish worms and lobsters show feeding preferences while crabs snails and slugs differ. Insects rely on a hairy tongue system with taste bulbs identified in 1867. birds and reptiles lack a keen sense of taste except possibly the parrot.
Newest Lobby Scandal Moves Toward Public Reform
Dallas News reports a growing lobby scandal as an investigating committee resumes sessions to probe Mulhall disclosures. The likely outcomes include tariff reform becoming law largely as the president desires and a full overhaul of the mail privilege for congressmen. The president may be surprised by the disclosures but has signaled support for tariff reform.
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Mulhall
Moving golf tale spoofs private club dignity
A humorous report from New Brighton recalls a misfiring match where one golfer, playing well, urges his slower partner to hurry. At the fifth hole the weaker player fails to strike thrice, provoking the impatient mate to exclaim, “Carry the blamed thing and let's keep moving.”
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New Brighton
Liverpool Daily Post
Mexican Constitutionalist Support for Carranza Policy
A letter argues the United States should recognize the belligerency of Mexico's Constitutionalist movement. Jorge U. Orozco, of the Liberal Party, asserts Carranza upholds the constitution and condemns Porfirista reaction, urging U.S. neutrality and support for legal authority in Mexico.
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United States
Mexico
Coahuila
Venustiano Carranza
Mexican Republic
Mexican Union
Sr. Carranza
Porfirista Clerical
Porfirio Diaz
Porfirista
Cientifico
Huerta
General Wood
United States of America
Wilson
Texas
Wood
Colquitt
Jorge UV. Orozco
The
Liberal Party of Mexico
Dolorosa Street
American Dry Territory Review Highlights Prohibition Impact
The Review of Reviews notes the U S leads beer consumption globally and ranks second in distilled spirits. It details expanding no license areas, with 46 million people in dry territory, up from 0.5 million in 1868, and a ten percent rise in the last five years, while the population doubles.
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Germany
United States
Russia
America
Nolicense
The Man With a Billion Chapter Summary
The Excelsior Trust Company building is wrecked by fire and vaults buried beneath hold a billion dollars in money securities and jewels including the Zophar diamond. Master thief Calverly and accomplice Spanish Lizzie flee with loot, while Tierney and detective Adrian Vanderpoel pursue leads and confront intruding crooks in New York and Palisades connections.
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Excelsior Trust Company
James Tierney
Tierney
Richard Calverly
Lizzie
New York
Calverly
Palisades
Mrs. Peyton
Mastery in Palisades Ends With Fate and Love Change
Sir Richard, a veteran master criminal, plans to kidnap the violet widow to claim happiness he has never sought in thirty years of theft. Kelley, his trusted aide, reacts with astonishment as the mastermind admits a rare feeling: love.
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Sir Dick
Palisa
Kelley
Danto
Judson
Tim
Sir Richard
Pirates of Finance
Richard
Westmoreland
Lower Fifth Avenue
England
Yeggman
Bret
New Ae
Ty Kelley
Book sale shows Franklin era work fetches $6025
Benjamin Franklin was noted for preferring fine books yet rarely paid large sums for them. In England a small volume titled A Dissertation on Liberty and Necessity recently sold for $6025, far exceeding typical prices Franklin paid for his own library.
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Benjamin Franklin
England
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