Stabilizer on Mexico Border Remains Statement From War Secretary
Secretary of War Garrison says the Texas City division will stay put until conditions in Mexico stabilize, signaling limited confidence in Huerta and hinting at possible U S intervention. The stance contrasts with Knox era maneuvers claims and underscores border readiness amid Constitutionalists activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas City
Mexico
State Knox
Taft
San Antonio
United States
Washington
Knox
Garrison
Huerta
United States Army
Monterey
Lobbying at Washington and the Wilson warning
President Wilson declares war on lobbyists calling it a great evil of the republic. Supporters and critics react with mixed enthusiasm while some hail his effort to purge Capitol influence as a historic move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Wilson
Troubles of the Cubans
A syndicated column laments Cuban governance under Gomez and Menocal. It cites graft, misappropriation, and mis spending of public funds, calls for impeachment talk, and critiques the secret service fund sanitation inspectors and corrupt courts, likening Cuba’s woes to Tammany Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Menocal
Gomez
Secret Service
National Asylum For the
Tammany Hall
Philadelphia
United States Should Ignore Cuban Political Turmoil
The author argues the U S cannot interfere in Cuba while domestic corruption persists from Tammany Hall Philadelphia and the California Legislature. He suggests ignoring Cuba’s mote until U S reform is addressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Tammany
Philadelphia
California
Mote
Critics and Friedmann Case Starkly Contradict
The piece notes tensions over the Friedmann tuberculosis cure. Dr Strum offers the secret to New York health officials, challenging prior ethical attacks by medical peers. The article questions consistency of the medical fraternity and calls for cautious public judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friedmann
America
Strum
New York Department of Health
Swing of Pendulum
The Cincinnati Times-Star argues that American views on success and failure have reversed. It laments judging a person by wealth or loss, noting society now discounts hardworking savers and unfairly venerates those facing ruin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Times-Star
Bryan's market run shows simple duties of statesman
Secretary Bryan spends spare Washington moments shopping with a basket, praising white radishes as a favorite. The piece quips that while he tends to groceries, the State Department work piles up, musing that his move to foreign affairs cost the nation an excellent Secretary of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Washington
State Department
Pardoned Felon Charles W Morse Joins Hudson Navigation
The article notes Charles W Morse, once a convict, was pardoned by President Taft after government surgeons certified limited life. He has been elected president of the Hudson Navigation Company, a major business link he had before prison. The Telegram suggests the pardon was unjust and politically manipulated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Morse
Taft
Hudson Navigation Company
Temple
The Editor Across Rival Views and Self Praise
A satirical verse listing critics and supporters of the Editor. It paints the rival editor as an accident and mocks critics as an assortment of foolish labels. The text concludes with a tribute to a successful contributor who is “the key to the treasury” and “the hope of the future.”
Home at Last Ends in Tragic North Sea Winter
Arvid Mansson, a lone islander, deserts the Emily during a January gale to reach his homeland on ice. He collapses on the way and dies after reaching a pilot’s house. His burial ends a long, desperate voyage back to Bohuslen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arvid Mansson
Bohuslen
America
Emily
Stromstad
Cardiff
North Sea
Arvid
Munk
Abolish Bob Vead and Ban Immature Meat Sales
The New York Sun notes expert support for excluding immature meat from interstate commerce to force later slaughter and increase weight and wholesomeness. It urges federal action via Secretary Houston to prohibit early-killed carcasses and hints at extending food-supply oversight if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Houston
Department of Agricolture
Could Japan Make War From the New York World
Irresponsible jingoes claim Japan would wage war but vast factors undermine the idea. Japan’s naval strength is limited to torpedo-boat reach, while its debt and labor costs threaten financial ruin. U.S. industrial power and commerce dwarfs Japan, making war unlikely and ruinous for Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Japan
Pacific
United States
New York City
California and Japanese opposition debated in Chicago address
Dr. George Hinman argued most anti Japanese outcry comes from labor unions and a few farmers within the Asiatic Exclusion League. He noted some California unions are not representative and urged the public view be clarified amid recent anti alien law passage and governor signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis News
Chicago
George Hinman
Asiatic Exclusion League
California
Keeping Bread Fresh From the Scientific American
Dr J R Katz of the University of Amsterdam reports bread stays fresh longer at extreme temperatures. He finds 50 C and up preserves crumb, while crust softens. reovening restores crust. Cold dry storage also keeps bread equivalent to new, offering bake by day and economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scientific American
J. R. Katz
Physical Chemical Laboratory
University of Amsterdam
Open shop diplomacy sparks waves over ambassador Pages
The piece argues American ambassadors should enjoy full acceptance abroad after accreditation and criticizes unions for opposing Walter Page's credentials. It defends Page as paying union wages yet following open shop principles and urges a closed season on diplomatic service limits to avoid home divisions affecting foreign reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Walter H. Page
Court of St. James
Senate
London
Mr. Page
Dexter man finds Civil War letters and tintypes
E P Sturtevant of Dexter Maine received a package holding old letters and tintypes he carried as a soldier in 1864. The items were turned in at regimental headquarters for safekeeping and later forwarded for storage to Washington at the campaign's start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Sturtevant
Dexter, Me
Washington
Also Mentioned on This Page
San Antonio Light
The
San Antonio Gazette
Associated Press
Charles 8
Diens
Harrison Beach
the Light’s Daily Story
Bob Vead
Demurrer
Ting
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!