Senator Bailey Prohibition Stance Compared Across Decembers
The piece contrasts Bailey's December letter opposing statewide prohibition with his Senate stance praising a constitutional amendment. It questions consistency and suggests publishing a February or March update to show current views on local option versus state-wide bans. It also notes editorials critique journalism and comments on Secretary Balinger’s resignation.
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Bailey
Senate of the United States
Congressional Record
Japanese Naval Coaling Station Rumor Near Mexico
The report suggests Japan secured a west coast Mexican coaling station and Magdalena Island near the Panama Canal, fueling a war scare in Washington. It notes close Japanese presence along Mexico’s coast, with Americans feeling unwelcome in that region, and mentions possible army talk of Japanese trouble affecting San Antonio.
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Washington
Japan
Mexico
Magdalena
Panama Canal
Republic
San Antonio
Pride Before a Fall Follows a Fierce Hiring Misstep
A local firm faced a stumble after a high profile recruitment, triggering scrutiny of leadership decisions and a review by the board. The incident raised questions about oversight, strategy, and the path forward for the company.
Troop Arrival Powers San Antonio Economy Briefly
About twenty thousand troops arrive in the Texas department with HQ in San Antonio. The move is expected to bring millions in spending to the city and state from commissary services and local businesses. The piece notes the Ballinger resignation and criticizes The Express for self praise in reporting.
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Department of Texas
San Antonio
Commissary Department
Texas
Sherman
Geography of Politics and the Senate Direct Vote
The article notes a map of political support for direct popular election of senators. It shows New England and industrial East voting against reform while the South and West favor it by large margins. It describes a progressive majority west of the Mississippi and a northeast tied to money and electoral votes. It also mentions a Fort Worth Record report on Fort Sam Houston troop mobilization.
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Borah
United States Senate
New England
Agga Seaboard
New York
New Jersey
Penn
South
Northwest
Pacific
Mississippi
Canada
Mexico
River
Ohio
Passengers Comment on Drummond Jewel Case aboard Ship
The 138 first cabin travelers aboard the liner react to Mrs. Drummond after her $130,000 jewel loss remains unsolved. Passengers voice varied opinions on the heiress and the high profile case.
Counting Unhatched Chicks in the 1912 Electoral College
A 1912 outlook estimates 529 electors with 265 needed to win. Republicans hold 184 to Democrats 214 with 131 doubtful. If Republicans win usual GOP states they lead. Democrats need 106 of 1381 doubtful votes. Result hinges on November 1912 outcomes. poem “Asleep at the Switch” by George Hoey noted.
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Arizona
Colorado
Idaho
Nebraska
Utah
Ohio
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Maine
Indiana
Montana
New Jersey
New York
Wyoming
the Express
George Hoey
Little Bobbie's Pa Goes Round With Wise Men
Pa argues with Ma's mother over a book titled Wise Sayings of Wise Men. The dialogue riffs on Solomon Shakespeer Homer and other figures while a family quarrel ends with a plan to see movies and a joke about mother in law.
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Solomon
Mister David
Mister Shakespeer
Mister Erlanger
Beegan
Naim
Socrates
Shakespeer & Co, Limited
Ajax
Achilles
Horathus
Hector
Homer
Sheriff Chanter
Danters House
Bobbie
Solomon & Erlanger
Thrift Tales From the Past Guide Unlikely Fortunes
A curious Eggshell widow finds 100000 dollars in her house and lives on the interest while others turn everyday finds into wealth. A loft sweeper turns a dime into a diamond business after discovering the value of floor finds and careful work. A New Jersey brickmaker learns to package bricks attractively to boost sales, planning to expand into ice cream bricks for higher profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wex Jones
L. L
New Jersey
New York
All Sorts Nonsense From 1911 Humorous Column
A fragment from Newton Newkirk's All Sorts features silly questions and gags about a bug egg hatch time and absurd measurements. It includes humorous wanted notices and a sign-off from Si Hempseed at Casey Jones' Ranch, ending with a caution not to tempt fate with jokes.
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SI Hempseed
Casey Jones
Strongest Word Contest Opens in All Sorts
An All Sorts correspondent urges readers to submit what they consider the strongest English word, with a first prize of a streetcar ride to the southern Presa Street terminus and a hang strap but no seat. Second prize is a card bearing the word Congratulations. Entries printed as received.
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Anyod
Presa
That Bachelor Tax and the Assessoress Plan
A humorous letter endorses taxing bachelors in Massachusetts with a five dollar base, but suggests a sliding scheme. It proposes appointed spinsters as bachelor tax assessors who visit bachelors and set rates from ten cents to five hundred dollars based on looks and marriage prospects to encourage matrimony. The piece mocks the idea yet treats it as a serious reform proposal.
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Massachusetts
Cupid
Bach
Barkis-is-willin
Homer Davenport Birthday Birthday
The piece notes Homer Davenport born in 1867 in Oregon. It recalls his move from Frisco to New York with a salary quoted and mocks newspaper pay. It mentions his fame as an illustrator of labor figures and references a cartoon figure resembling his work.
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Homer Davenport
Frisco
Noo Yawk
Homer
Davenport
Leet
Oregon
As Others View It On Hobson Integrity Question
The Louisville Courier Journal notes that if Hobson did not have an excellent reputation for integrity some might suggest he is taking a retainer from armor plate manufacturers, a charge aimed at diminishing his public service.
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Ballinger
Hobson
Louisville Courier-Journal
Legislature's Direction Hinted by State Leaders
The Texas legislature may know in what direction it is headed, but the rest of us can only guess.
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Texas Legislature
Waco Times-Herald
El Paso Baseball Schedule Fits Juarez-Madero League Dates
The sentence questions if El Paso can arrange its sea sons games to avoid clashing with unexpected battle dates in the Juarez Madero league, as noted by the Fort Worth Star Telegram.
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el Paso
Fort Worth
Districts Redrawn as Lawmakers Compete for Influence
El Paso Times notes lawmakers seeking to shape congressional borders may face other stakeholders who want a say in the redistricting process.
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Texas
el Paso Times
Texas dubbed Italy of America in a February weather quip
The Dallas Times Herald notes Texas earned the nickname Italy of America as February temperatures swing from 95 to 34, a dramatic drop reflecting the state's varied climate.
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Texas
Italy of America
Iss
Tallas Times-Herald
Diaz Offers Reforms to Halt Insurgents
President Diaz seeks to calm insurgents by granting reforms as a remedy to the rising insurrection, a cure he might have considered years earlier, according to the Chicago News.
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Diaz
Chicago News
Taft Faces Standpatters With Backing On Reform
President Taft receives general commendation for his effort to prove to standpatters that his backbone is solid. The Galveston News comments on his stance and resolve amid political pressure.
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Taft
Galveston News
Railroad Savings Plan Mentioned by Omaha Bee
The Omaha Bee quips about a large daily savings claim directed at Mr. Brandies as a humorous flourish in a railroads discussion.
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Brandies
Omaha Bee
Roosevelt Begins New Mexico Circle Tour
The El Paso Times notes Col Theodore Roosevelt has started another two week swing around the circle. The Mexican revolution will be relegated to inside pages while the colonel is expected to supply enough material for a front page story.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Mexico
el Paso Times
Legislature’s Best Sign Yet for Progress
The San Marcos Herald notes this session has more constructive legislation than many prior sessions with bills backing agricultural development good roads manufacturing mining rail building and related growth. It calls this the strongest sign of the times.
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San Marcos
Uncle Walt The Poet Philosopher
A 1910 verse parodies a grocer and a druggist offering inferior goods kerosene and a squirtgun as replacements. The speaker assaults the merchant with a lyre and lampooning claims, ending with copyright notice for George Matthew Adams.
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Walt
George Matthew Adama
Garden Plans Show Tension In Housework Talk
In a cutting scene two young married women vow to grow a garden without help from anyone else. They assign tasks to a black woman and imply roles for a Negro girl, provoking the man to ask what he will do. The response reveals they plan to buy the seed.
Man Charged with Abusive Language in Court Case
Mary Meyers, sister of H Meyers, testifies that he threatened neighbors and boasted of power asking for protection money to avoid paying a fine. The court hears the abusive language claim as the case proceeds.
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Jack Johnson
Mary Meyers
H. Meyers
Corpus Christi Board of Trade Banquet Highlights City Ties
The 1st annual Corpus Christi board of trade banquet drew many San Antonians. D J Kelly travels to Dallas, Phil J Stephenson visits, T C Metzer in town, J A Bryant returns from New York. Fort Worth stockmen to attend, new white brick building rises at Austin and Grand. A four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs August Peters drowns in the Alamo ditch near 647 Garden. John E Remsberg lectures at Casino Hall and forms liberal club with Chas Sauer Otto Praeger Ben Mauermann.
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D. J. Kelly
Dallas
Phil J. Stephenson
Castroville Quill
T. C. Metzer
Southern Pacific
J. A. Bryant Sr
New York
Fort Worth
Austin
Grand Avenue
August Peters
Alamo Ditch
Garden Street
Casino Hall
John E. Remsberg
Oakville
Kans
Remsberg
Chas. L. Sauer
Otto Praeger
Ben Mauermann
Messrs
John Copeland
Albert Steves
W. J. Locke
Man Faces Court Over Child Protection Claim
A witness testified that the defendant acted last night to protect a child from others who threatened harm. The court heard that the family fled their home in fear of injury as the defendant warned of bodily harm.
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D. Robbins
Itorial Department
Light and Gazette
United States
lBalinger
Adam
Geography of Politics
Fort Sam House
Little Bobbie
William F. Kirk
Thrift
Cloak and Suit
Maiden Lane
Post Publishing Co
Newton Newkirk
The
New York Evening Journal Publishing Company
Cops
Ofacer Vm
CAFRY
Ite
Juarez
London Lancet
Bass Marva
Corpus Christi Board of Trade
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