Curing tuberculosis and the Norwood claim
A Norwood Institute of San Antonio proposes an honest, public test of its tuberculosis cure claim. It seeks fair evaluation by competent physicians with free treatment for patients under proper medical data tracking. The piece also critiques U.S. policy shifts in Mexico and mixed wartime motivations under President Wilson.
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Walter N. Norwood
Norwood
Friedmann
New York
Norwood Institute of
Wilson Seeks Peaceful Steps Toward Mexico Crisis
The article notes months of urging to protect Americans and property in Mexico. It recalls April when the administration adopted measures short of war against General Huerta and cites President Wilson explaining the aim to Congress to limit conflict to Huerta and his adherents and restore stability to Mexico.
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United States
Mexico
Huerta
Wilson
Congress
Republic
Unenetable Plea Against Railroads for Higher Freight Rates
Commissioner Williams debunks the push for higher freight rates, arguing mismanagement and poor asset stewardship by railroads caused profits to fall. He cites former New Haven president Mellen and multiple carriers to show diminished earnings, high finance losses, and public distrust, warning rate hikes would meet stiff resistance.
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Williams
Mellen
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
United States
Chicago & Alton
Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad
Rock Island
Forgetting the Composer Behind the National Anthem Tune
The article questions who composed the air widely sung as the national anthem and notes Francis Scott Key wrote the words but did not create the music. It explains Key penned only the lyrics and that the tune’s high register limits many voices.
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Francis Scott Key
Fame and forgotten composers behind famous songs
The piece explores how often the music outlives the poet or lyricist in popular songs. It cites The Star Spangled Banner, Anacreon in Heaven, Maryland My Maryland, Yankee Doodle, and Home Sweet Home to show that sometimes the composer is forgotten while the writer's words endure, and other times vice versa.
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Key
John Stafford Smith
Heaven
Baltimore
Anacreon
Smith
Randall
Maryland
Boston
Germany
Hungary
John Howard Payne
Sir Henry, Bishop
Payne
Our President and War Leadership Praised
The Emporia Gazette lauds President Wilson for his steady, dignified, patient stance as the nation confronts war. It commends his restraint and Christian attitude amid provocation, expressing belief that God supports the choice of a serene, brave leader.
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Wilson
Emporia Gazette
Peeved State Department Over Ypiranga Cargo Landing
The State Department in Washington is angry about the captain of the German steamer Ypiranga quietly landing war supplies for Huerta after the U S battleship fleet arrived and Vera Cruz fell with nineteen lives lost. The public grows peevish at the Mexico situation as administration indecision nears a breaking point.
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Vera Cruz
Mexico
Huerta
Wilson
Washington
Sam
State Department
Ypiranga
Philadelphia Bulletin
Hig h costs rise from government enlargement says Times Herald
The Times Herald urges the public to curb government growth and extravagance arguing that new offices and larger appropriations in Congress and state legislatures drive up the cost of living. It decries the non producers living on public bounty and notes the refrain Jones, he pays the freight.
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Times-Herald
Congress
Morris Date Delays Opening Speech Again
Leopold Morris, a former governor candidate, postpones his campaign opening as rivals press to hear his early policy stance. Houston Post notes his early bird status but warns he risks losing the lead to faster opponents.
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Morris
Leopold Morris
Leopold
Houston Post
Carelessness Behind Cleveland Fire Says Assistant Chief
Syracuse Post Standard notes the city’s worst fire arose from four men discarding lighted cigarette stubs into shavings near a yard bound for the circus. The piece criticizes Cleveland for placing flammable shavings in a public area and urges caution to prevent future blazes.
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Cleveland
Syracuse Post-Standard
Settling Vacant Lands in Texas and Louisiana
The Beaumont Enterprise discusses idle lands in Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana. It notes thousands of acres below timber and in the pine belt could become farming land. The issue is dividing large tracts into smaller units and selling them, with landholders reluctant to divide and invest in preparation.
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Texas
Louisiana
Beaumont Enterprise
Alumni clash over UT and Agricultural College separation plan
At a Houston meeting UT and Agricultural College alumni failed to agree on dividing the endowment. Aggies seek equal division. University supporters call it unreasonable. The Legislature must decide the measure before voters with many lawmakers nonpartisan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Texas and Agricultural College
Houston
Aggies
Dallas Journal
A Morning Made Of Letters And Longing In New York
Tom Morton hides concern over Edith missing a reply as Washington the loyal servant notes his master's waning appetite and a restless morning. Tom races to work hoping for news while pondering the subway crowd as a silent chorus of ordinary struggles. Ralph’s office offers no update as suspense grows.
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Washington
Tom Morton
Tom
Morton
Edith
Homewood
Per
Florence Nightingales
Clara Bartons
Ralph
Mr. Morton
Thrift urged as key to domestic felicity by Detroit judge
Detroit Judge Arthur J. Delacy of the Domestic Relations Court extols thrift as the basis of family happiness. Aimed at reducing arrests, the court favors voluntary wage plans, itemized expenditures, and graduated allowances to rebuild finances. Over 900 families reconciled. 80 percent remain permanent. Resolutions call for thrift education in schools and public talks.
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Arthur J. Delacy
Thmestic Relations Court of
Detroit
Mich
American Society For ‘Thrif
Simon W. Straus
Chicago
Tk Husband
Herelf
Lacy
Society For Thrift
Man's Early Sorrow in Garden of Eden Dispute
Adam laments leaving the Garden of Eden while Eve warns of telling explorers and geographical experts about the animals and rivers in this place. Washington Star notes the forthcoming tales for researchers over yonder.
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Adam
Garden of Eden
Eve
Washington Star
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