Harrison's Position in Brown County Campaign
A local critique accuses Chester Harrison, private secretary to Congressman James L. Slayden, of using his plea to voters to secure Slayden's re election. The piece labels the secretary as desperate to keep his job and questions the influence of Republican voters in San Antonio on Slayden's fate.
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Chester Harrison
James L. Slayden
Brown County
Slayden
San Antonio
Judson Harmon
Ohio
Harrison
Congress
Bexar County
The Moon and the Crops Beliefs in Weather
Weather officials debunk long held superstitions linking the moon and planets to weather. The Department of Agriculture bulletin states such beliefs have no scientific basis and are remnants of old superstition.
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Washington
All
Department of Agriculture
Weather superstition vs science sparks local debate
A community bulletin ridicules astrology and moon lore in favor of weather science. It argues the moon’s phases have little effect on weather and crops, mocking iconoclast scientists and calling for open belief in folk sayings despite unsettled evidence.
Secret fire control could be exposed in battleship sale
The article argues against selling the battleships Idaho and Mississippi with their fire control system to Greece via Newport News. It warns that Greeks are backed by a British commission and urges removing the fire control secret before any transfer to prevent aiding Great Britain. It also notes Navy concern over revealing such a strategic advantage.
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Idaho
Mississippi
United States Navy
Greece
United States Service
Newport News Shipbuilding Company
Kerr
Great Britain
Secretary of the Navy
Senate
House
United States
Lorimer Bank Collapse Ends His Chicago Enterprise
The Illinois attorney general declares Lorimer’s bank absolutely insolvent after a national scandal ends his influence. The bank, once tied to his Chicago interests, has failed, with $832,000 in loans to Lorimer affiliated outside ventures examined for wrongdoing.
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William Lorimer
Chicago
Senate of the United States
Senate
Attorney General of
Illinois
Lorimer
Saathar
No-seat No-fare ruling signals judicial trend
The Supreme Court of New Jersey upholding a passenger's right to refuse payment without a seat hints at evolving legal thought. The piece questions immediate public policy but predicts European practice may spread to railroads and trolley cars, urging transport firms to prepare for a coming demand.
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Supreme Court of
New Jersey
Baltimore Sun
The Closed Ear and Royal Proprieties
A concise tirade from the Chicago Tribune condemns British officials for denying petition rights to suffragists and escalating the agitation around King George. The piece mocks the restraint of jury ladies and laments the shabby treatment of the mad ladies of Mrs. Pankhurst.
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Pankhurst
George
Chicago Tribune
Near Side Stops for Street Cars Split at New York Hearing
Traffic experts at New York hearings disagree on near side stops for street cars. Some say near side stops are riskier because motorists often ignore mandatory stops for discharging or loading passengers. Others argue uniformity is key and call for a clearer system to indicate the exact stopping spot.
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New York
Springfield Republican
Realizing on Assets in Nebraska Deposit Guarantee Plan
The first draft of Nebraska's deposit guarantee fund is ready and observers expect recovery through realization on failed bank assets. Historically stockholders fled with losses while receivers and creditors bore the deficit, but the guaranty scheme would direct salvage pro rata to banks funding liquidation, reducing losses to outsiders.
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Nebraska Deposit Guaranty Fund
Omaha Bee
Peculiar Mania Draws Colorado Toward Federal Aid
A Philadelphia Ledger excerpt argues that Colorado mirrors national trends where federal authority expands while state power withers. It claims citizens rely on Washington for policing and public needs, deeming federal direction superior to state governance.
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Colorado
West
Washington
Philadelphia Ledger
Roosevelt Urged by Progressives to Seek New York Governor Job
The Providence Journal notes Progressive leaders in New York urge Colonel Roosevelt to run for governor next fall. It questions whether he could top Republican Whitman in votes and notes his aim to stay ready for a 1916 presidential bid.
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Roosevelt
New York
Mr. Whitman
Providence Journal
Coast fruit growers form Houston cannery group
A major fruit growers and shippers association was organized in Houston to capitalize $200,000 in $10 shares. The cannery and preserving plant will be in Houston with branches in Harris and Galveston counties to aid growers in selling their products locally.
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South Texas
Houston
Harris
Galveston
League City News
The Maryland Affair Breaks Edith Morton Attitude
Tom Morton endures Edith’s rebuff as he buries himself in work and confronts Ralph about the affair. Edith’s father, Mr. Hale, urges a private talk to hear Morton’s side while Morton reveals Baltimore was tied to an unasked affair and refuses further explanations.
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Tom Morton
Edith
Harry
Morton
Tom
Ralph
Broadway
Mr. Hale
Hale
John Hale
Jean
Baltimore
Fashion Hint Shows Aztec Crepe Suit For Afternoon Teas
A metropolitan bride chooses Egyptian crepe in the Mexican shade Aztec for a simple afternoon suit. The design features a ripple peplum blouse with sheer embroidered collar, a straight skirt with a draped bustle back, a matching hat, and patent leather boots with gray cloth tops in a buttoned style.
Pearl and Prince the School Day Pair
A six year old girl Pearl and her dog Prince share daily school outings. Prince carries Pearl’s lunch, stays outside the classroom, and is welcomed by classmates who feed him from their lunch baskets. The teacher notes Prince’s protective, gentle behavior toward all the children.
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Pearl
Prince
Mr Norwood's Claim On Curing Tuberculosis Heated Debate
The San Antonio Light carried an editorial reprinting Walter N. Norwood’s tuberculosis cure claims and The Examiner-Review of Navasota Texas offered cautious support. The piece notes Norwood’s prior trials in Navasota and San Antonio and mentions progress in making treatments available while urging vindication for humanity’s sake. A side note mentions Stam rice growth in flood time and New Jersey rail mileage. Granulated glass used to preserve wood in England is also reported.
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The
Light
Walter N. Norwood
Examiner-Review
Navasota
Texas
San Antonio
Norwood
Walter Norwood
Mr. Norwood
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