German press split on Zimmermann note amid Mexico alliance talk
Berlin reports show varied reactions to Germanys offer to Mexico with criticism from von Reventlow and support from Lokal Anzeiger and Tageblatt. Debates center on neutrality, potential war timing, and how Wilson administration responses are portrayed in foreign coverage.
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Berlin
London
Zimmermann
Tages Zeitung
Count von Reventlow
Mexico
America
United States
Lokal Anzeiger
Anzeiger
Wilson
Germany
Associated Press
Tageblatt
Anzieger
Caution Urged in Estimating News Values Across Nations
A cautious note on assessing news value is presented, arguing that methods used to gauge information influence are crucial. The discussion references how the United States acquired certain information, underscoring the need for careful judgment in reporting and interpretation.
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United States
German press shifts Zimmermann note blame to Wilson
Berne and Paris dispatches summarize Munich Nachrichten and Frankfurter Zeitung reactions to the Zimmermann note. The Nachricten blames Wilson for the uproar, says Germany acted to avert future risks, and seeks new allies with Mexico Carranza. The Frankfurter Zeitung doubts the document’s authenticity and notes enemy joy at the leak.
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Berne
Paris
Munich
Frankfurter Zeitung
Zimmermann
the Zeitung
Diseased mentality cited in plot against U S and Japan
The Tokyo Japan Times calls the German conspiracy to involve Mexico and Japan in war with the United States a diseased mentality. It argues the exposure will clarify American doubts about Japan and shows Germany’s aim to gain a foothold on the American continent. The piece says Germany’s meddling would unite the western hemisphere against militarism.
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TOKIO
Mexico
Japan
United States
Japan Times
the Times
America
Germany
American
Austin pledges aid to President Wilson in telegram
Mayor A P Wooldridge of Austin Texas sent a telegram pledging united support for President Wilson. He urged loyal Americans to show backing during this period of internal complications and to protect the honor dignity and interests of the United States.
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Austin
Tex
Wilson
A. P. Wooldridge
United States
Legislators Enjoy Visit to San Antonio
Texas lawmakers on a pleasure trip to San Antonio toured the Alamo Brackenridge Park Fort Sam Houston Camp J Wilson and two missions. A Mexican luncheon with Chester Terrell presiding followed by remarks from Mayor Clinton Brown and several senators and representatives closed the day before the 225-strong party returned to Austin by special train.
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Texas
San Antonio
Mayor Brown
Austin
Alamo
Brackenridge Park
Fort Sam Houston
Camp J Wilson
Hot Wells
Southwestern Insane Asylum
Chester Terrell
House of Representatives
Clinton G. Brown
W. L. Dean
W. T. Bledsoe
George W. Dayton
George D. Peddy
Fuller
Carlos Bee
Henry Quits With Flag Still WAVING
Washington congressman Bob Henry ends his term amid loyal anti-prohibition stance. He refused to back the bone-dry amendment and opposed a rule to advance Senator Sheppard’s prohibition bill in the House. Though praised for consistency, his Texas allies dispute his departure timing.
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Washington, D. C
Texas
Bob” Henry
Congress
Henry
District of Columbia
Sheppard
Harrison
Mississippi
Bob
Call for Reserve Officers Issued by War Department
Washington March 5 The War Department issued a call for 21 750 reserve officers of the United States Army. Officials said the target will be met within sixty days by appointing at least fifty reserve lieutenants and captains from each of the 435 congressional districts. Fewer than 1009 reserve officers of the line have been commissioned so far, due to confusion over eligibility requirements.
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Washington, D.C
War Department
United States Army
Department
Tanlac credited with restoring health for Dallas woman
Mrs. Martha Allen reports significant relief from rheumatism and grippe after using Tanlac. She gained thirty three pounds to her normal weight and says her digestion, sleep, and energy improved, with lasting benefits. She provides contact for testimonials and notes San Antonio retailers selling Tanlac.
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Tanlac
Martha Allen
North Pearl Street
Dallas
Taniac
San Antonio
H. L. Wagner Drug Co
E. J. H. Meier
Ady
Travelers Protective Association Post D Seeks Growth at State Meet
At Victoria on May 4 and 5 the state convention of the Travelers Protective Association is set to open with Post D San Antonio unlikely to exceed other Texas posts in size. A March 17 rally is planned to recruit more members as part of a push to raise Texas membership from 4500 to 5000. Tom M. Miller reported on the February Dallas meeting where committees were formed to drive growth. A. Dinkelspeil urged joining the Benevolent League of Texas Travelers. Udo Haarmann will report later on participation in the Sons of St. Vitus parade during Fiesta.
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Travelers Protective Association
Victoria
Post D
San Antonio
Texas
Nations
Tom M. Miller
Dallas
A. Dinkelspeil
Benevolent League of Texas Travelers
Travelers’ Protective Association
Udo Haarmann
Charters Filed for Labor Groups and Amendments in Texas
Secretary of State records show several charter filings and amendments. Retail Clerks Benevolent Association El Paso seeks close ties among clerks and wage earners with no capital stock. incorporators are Ritchie Daugherty and Wilson. La Union Benevolencia El Paso aims at laborer solidarity and benevolent work. Jesus Valverde F V Nagers and David Guaderrama incorporators. Amended charters include Mendoros Grocery Comanche raising capital from 40000 to 100000 and Olive Myers Manufacturing Dallas increasing from 400000 to 500000. Missouri Valley Bridge and Iron Co Leavenworth KS with Dallas HQ files amendment to reduce directors from six to five and boost capital from 100000 to 250000.
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Austin
Tex
C. H. Chapman
George F. Smith
la Union Benevolencia
el Paso
Jesus Valverde
F. V. Nagers
David Guaderrama
Mendoros Grocery Company
Comanche
Olive & Myers Manufacturing Co
Dallas
Missouri Valley Bridge and Iron Company
Leavenworth
Kas
Texas
Medical Reserve to Stand Ready for War Crisis
Chicago reports a ready force of more than 21000 physicians and surgeons for medical reserve duty should war be declared. The medical reserve, led by Dr. Franklin H. Martin, studies European hospital methods and sanitation, with experts like Drs Carrell, Connell, Bruce, Mayo and others advising the advisory commission for national defense.
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Chicago
United States
Medical Reserve
Franklin H. Martin
Advisory Commission For National Defense
Advisory Commission
Council For National Defense
Martin
William C. Gorgas
Army
William C
Navy
Rupert Blue
Pili Health Service
Jefferson R. Kean
America National Red Cross
Frank F. Simpson
Commission For National Defense
Pittsburg
George W. Crile
Cleveland
George Fe, Brewer
New York
Edward Martin
Philadelphia
Munsey Building
Washington, D. C
Connell
FY. H. Martin
Earl Connell
Columbia University
American Ambulance
France
Harry Payne Whitney
Ambassador Gerard
Germany
Alexis Carrell
Rockefeller Institute For Medical Research
Lyons
Rockefeller Foundation
Carrell
Herbert A. Bruce
Canadian Expeditionary Forces
Mexican Mine Reopens After Two-Year Shutdown
Mazapil Copper & Mining Company at Concepcion de Oro in San Luis Potosi to resume operations Monday after being closed two years due to revolutionary troubles. An employee said a large force had already gathered at the mines.
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Laredo
Tex
Mazapil Copper & Mining Company
Concepcion de Oro
San Luis Potosi
Mexico
Commuany
Vinol Brings Relief From Bronchial Cold Says Singleton
A Philadelphia man describes severe bronchial cold with headaches and stomach sickness in fall, then credits Vinol for relief and restored health. The ad lists A M Fischer and multiple Texas druggists including Sap Drug Store and Meier's Pharmacy as distributors.
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Philadelphia
Jack C. Singleton
A. M. Fischer
Meier's
Sap Drug Store
Main Avenue Pharmacy
George Keene
H. L
Wagner's
Appman Drug Store
F. Prassel
San Antonio
Texas
Musterole Promises Quick Relief For Ailments
A raw sore throat and chest congestion are eased by Musterole a white mustard oil ointment that penetrates with a gentle tingle drawing out soreness and pain. It provides relief for sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia headache and rheumatic pains and helps prevent pneumonia in children.
Suffocated at Elephant Butte Dam Engle NM
Bodies of F. O. Babcock chief electrician and M. E. Read surveyor found in an intake chamber of Elephant Butte dam near Engle NM, suffocated last night. Babcock from Austin Texas Read from Georgia. Rhode Island inventor patents a cup and telescoping tube drinking device.
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Engle
N. M
F. O. Babcock
M. E. Read
Elephant Butte
Rhode Island
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Teuton
Jim
Tear Woman
Vanalac
Bruce
Advisory Council
Corega Chemical Co
Wagner's Drug Store
Wolfson
Saul Wolfson
Boston Transcript
Babecock
Austin, Tex
Read
Georgia
Bayer
U.S. Pat.t
Union Meat Company
Beef and Pork Packers
San Antonio, Texas
Texas Refining CO
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