Germany and Austria blamed for war by German official
The article criticizes a German foreign minister's claim of shared blame for the war. It argues Germany and Austria refused to discuss the Serbian issue, then invaded Russia and France. It notes a mistaken justification about a French plane over a German town and predicts postwar terms from the allies.
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Germany
von Wkuehhnan
Russia
France
Great Britain
Austria
von Kuhlman
von Kuehlman
Senators Clash Over Draft Age Limits and War Plans
A heated exchange in Washington pits Secretary of War Baker and General March against lawmakers over draft age changes and wartime planning. The piece notes Slayden Campaign Committee actions, Barrett’s alleged evasion of law, and political fallout for opponents, plus a local note about saloon license refunds and a Kansas City water test.
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Washington
Baker
General March
Army Chief of Staff
United States
Congress
A. P. Barrett
Army General Staff
Slayden
Barrett
Army
Property value and community impact spark builder debate
A fragment raises questions about who should bear the cost when a home-builder raises nearby property values. The passage contrasts enjoying created value with making others pay for premium site and community value.
Letters on language loyalty and women voters stir debate
The letters discuss loyalty of German-speaking workers, English fluency, and patriotism in public life. A Corpus Christi reader criticizes Hobby and supports Ferguson, noting local female voters and a recent Hobby meeting at the Nueces Hotel, with calls to hear Ferguson speak.
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Ferguson
Sam Anxigus
Bam Noy
Oly
Fargugon
Nueces Hotel
Corpus
Ferguson Nol
American Expedition to Russia via Germany Suggested
S A Fitzgerald argues an American expeditionary force should reach Russia by moving through France and Germany into Siberia and Urals, rather than Pacific routes. He cites potential Belgian and Russian reactions and notes Allied logistics could better supply troops via Germany and Poland. He urges delaying direct action until such an overland route is feasible.
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Sberia
Nrussia
Iis
Quareh
Ib Wis
Jfrance
Germany
Rusaia
Ural Mountains
Poland
Belgium
Pacific
Hiberia
Galician
Russia
Federal road managers named for the southwest
Regional chief B F Bush appoints district directors for Texas and adjacent rail lines. Pettibone heads Texas operations from Dallas. Edson covers Kansas City and several Texas routes. Kramer oversees St. Louis and northern lines. Robertson manages Missouri Pacific and related lines north of Texas. Lancaster governs Texas and western lines. Pysatt handles Gulf and Fort Worth routes. Scott covers Southern Pacific and Gulf Coast lines in Texas and Louisiana.
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ST. Louis
B. F. Bush
Southwest
F. G. Pettibone
Dallas
Tex
State of Texas
Texas
J. &. Gorman
Chicago
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
Chicago, Rock Island & Gulf Railway
J. A. Edson
Kansas City
Kansas City Southern Railway
Texarkana & Fort Smith
Houston
East& West Texas Railway
Midland Valley Railroad
Vicksburg, Shreveport & Pacific Railway
L. Kramer
San Francisco
Memphis
Missouri Pacific System
St. Louis Southwestern
Louisiana & Arkansas Railway
V. I. Lancaster
Dullas
Texas & Pacific
Internaonal & Great Northern Railway
Spring
Fort Worth
Madisonville
Trinity Branch
Missouri
Isansis
Texas Railway
Teaumont & Great Northern Railway
Louisiana Railway and Navigation Company
Mississippi
J. S&s. Pysatt
Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe
Denver
W. B. Scott
Southern Pacific
Louisiana
Trouston
East & West Texas Railway
Houston & Texas Central Railroad
San Antonio
Aransas Pass
Gulf Coast Lines
The Band Box Revue at Majestic and Royal Theaters
A bustling pageant of acts led by George Price and gus Edwards offerings. Witty sketches, musical comedies, and elaborate stage pieces headline at Majestic and Royal Theaters with additional acts including Lee Hoy and Company, janes Fat Thompson, the Band Box ensemble, and feature film His Majesty Banker Bean.
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Majestic
Gus Edwards
George Price
Warden
Perry
Cookie
Wilbur
Janet
France
Lucille
Losava
Gilmore
Norman Toshma
Eileen Fleury
the Royal
Royal Theater
Wek
Royal Ayena Japs
Lee Hoy
Janes
Fat) Thompson
Harvey
May Allison
Ronaie
Ward
Princess
Charles
Nie
Anthony McGuire
Jack Piskford
Banker Bean
Government moves to curb barratry in railroad injury suits
The general counsel of the United States railroad administration announces reforms to pairing claimants with attorneys by removing middlemen in railroad personal injury suits. The plan allows claimants to receive nearly all damages, with the government reviewing attorney fees to prevent excessive charges.
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United States Railroad Administration
Von Kuehlman's Speech Details German War Aims
German foreign secretary Von Kuehleman delivers a long speech outlining Germany's war aims. He asserts Germany seeks large overseas possessions, denies world domination, and avoids Belgium specifics while the Allies insist Belgium must be restored. He cites Asquith’s pledge on Belgium as a turning point.
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von Kuehlman
Germany
Belgium
Asquith
Great Britain
Fairness in county taxes sparks equalization debate
Opinion argues the Bexar county equalization board often misreads real estate value. It questions temporary material-cost hikes and rising site values driving higher taxes on homes while idle lots bear lower rates. The piece challenges fairness of taxing a homeowner more because others’ demand and land speculation push up values.
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Bexar County
Court House
Israel
United States
Ladies from Hell and the Highlanders in war ballads
A war poem recounts British Highland troops and French Prussian foes with vivid soldiers’ imagery. It references fighting near Berlin, armored uniforms, and the brutal fog of war, contrasting heroism with casualties as a Montreal Star reader notes a small front-page event becomes a historical tragedy.
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Hell
Earth
Heaven
Lel
Indies
Berlin
Bertrand Shadwell
Montreal Star
Beating Beef and Beefing Up War Effort
A wartime policy urges reduced beef consumption to aid the war effort and encourages cutting out beefing or quarrels in public discourse. The directive frames dietary changes as a civic duty to support national needs.
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Uwamton Press
Negro recruits seek kitchen police punishment change
In Kentucky officers weigh punishment for petty officers assigned to kitchen police. Negro recruits favor staying near food sources, while white soldiers typically scorn the role. A Lima Peru hunger report notes Peruvians eating dog food as stores run short.
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Zachary Taylor
Ling Ani
Hitchen
Are Ae
Lima
Peru
Film Attraction Ble Feature at the Grand
The Believed war film The Unbeliever plays at the Grand in a weeklong run begun last Sunday. The United States Marine Corps appears prominently, with Marguerite Courtout and Raymond Melyee in leading roles as the Belgian refugee and the young Marine. Courtout's performance as The Unbeliever is noted as a distinctive triumph adapting the Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews story The Three Things.
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the Grand
United States
Qcorps
Marguerite Courfout
Raymond Melyee
Miss Courtout
Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews
Little Buckshot Derd Dies In Corpus Christi
Earl Wentworth known as Little Buckshot died in Corpus Christi at age 67. A U S Army veteran since 1851 he spent ten years as an Indian trader scout and hunter and was an intimate friend of Winffato Bill and Wil Carson.
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Little Buckshot
Derd
Corpus Christy
Lox
Earl Wentaworth
United States
Wentworth
Winffato Bill
Wil Carson
Texas Postal Workers Named
Assistant postmasters at Texas points named today include Granville Hopkins at Amarin and Dennis B. Guck jan at Lockhart. Clerks listed are Doc Tk Williams White and W Fermuson at Amparilla with Mrs. Alice M. Wilson at Fort Worth.
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Texas
Washington
Texas Points
Granville
Hopkins
Amarin
Dennis B. Guckjan
Lockhart
Doc Tk. Williams
White
W. ©. Fermuson
Amparilla
Alice M. Wilson
Fort Worth
Boyce Buson
Amoidad
Ravi C
Cline
Nb Miwa
Far-ranging musings mix politics humor and notes
A fragmented column samples editorials and quips on politics pacifism and society. It references Slayden and pro German sentiment, urges study of languages, praises San Antonio public life, and recalls a city’s anti kissing law while noting rural humor about farm life and a cow and chickens in a San Antonio family barn.
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San Antonio
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