Over the Rio Grande President Wilson orders troops after Villa
The article argues that Wilson rightly sends American forces into Mexico to pursue Villa and stop Mexican bandits from crossing the border. It notes the expected reluctance of Carranza to permit and urges decisive action regardless of Mexican reaction, praising the mission as just and moral.
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Wilson
Mexico
Villa
General Carranza
Congress
United States
Carranza
Rio Grande
Czar Nicholas in the Duma signals Russia’s reform shift
The czar appeared in the Duma breaking imperial custom and signaling a shift toward greater democracy. Reform propagandists had been gaining ground before World War I, and the czar’s public presence underscores a rising change in Russia's political character despite wartime demands.
Czar Nicholas Shown As Moral Strategist In War Policy
The article argues Czar Nicholas acts as a moral strategist able to time reforms with the war effort. It notes his shift to direct military command rekindled Russian morale and suggests his Duma visit may aim to pacify domestic energy while preserving wartime focus. Advocates of reform foresee a rebuilding Russia after the conflict.
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Duma
Nicholas
Grand Duke
Russia
The Continuing Danger in American War Policy
The piece condemns congressmen who sought to force a vote to show German allies that Wilson failed to lead foreign affairs. It argues the majority defends the president and would keep the U S out of war, while warning that Senator McCumber may revive the armed ship issue. It urges vigilance against German reporting and asserts the president and secretary of state retain foreign policy power.
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Germany
Wilson
United States
McCumber
Count von Bernstorff
Berlin
Italy
Great Britain
von Bernstorff
Bryan
Dumba
Congress
Fragments of a Threat Statement Remain
A fragment discusses a threat statement asserting that at any cost the danger will not recur. The wording hints at a warning involving potential harm and a resolve to prevent repetition, though details are incomplete and source context is missing.
New York Court Abolishes Morcein Precedent On Women Rights
In 1842 New York established that a wife's legal existence ends at marriage, but Justice Shearn recently rejected that Morcein ruling. He states women have equality under law, marking a modern advance in women's rights independent of the suffrage movement, noting suffrage opponents remain strong in Massachusetts and New York.
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New York
Justice Shearn
Supreme Court
Commonwealth
Massachusetts
Milk Becomes War Era Aid In Europe And Oregon
A humorous note from the Illinois State Journal describes milk boosting morale amid war and prohibition. It cites France using milk as a battlefield stimulant and Oregon dairymen promoting milk as a booze substitute with hot milk highballs. The Pasteur Institute endorses milk as a powerful drink, and officials urge selling milk over soft drinks for soldiers off duty.
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Europe
France
Oregon
Pasteur Institute of Paris
State Dairymen’s Association
Ilinois State
Belgium Bread Line Shows Need for Ongoing Aid
The Philadelphia Ledger argues three million Belgians depend on long term charity for daily bread and soup as severe hunger continues. It cites Mr Hoover's effort to provide regular relief, not sporadic aid, to restore Belgium’s political and economic independence and resist German pressure.
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Belgium
Europe
Feature of Currency Act and a new basis for currency
The Galveston Tribune highlights the Currency Act’s key feature: currency circulation should reflect commerce needs rather than government bonds. It argues that short-term commercial paper, tied to field products like wheat, corn, and cotton, offers a logical foundation for temporary currency aligning with real transactions and wealth.
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Galveston Tribune
Congress or Reichstag Opinion on Submarine War Policy
The New York World calls Congress to show courage in adopting or defeating submarine warfare resolutions. It argues the world must know whether Congress maintains its independence or mirrors the German Reichstag, warning that doubt could push the U S toward war and stressing neutrals’ rights and belligerents’ duties.
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Congress
Reichstag
United States
New York World
Portugal in First World War Debate Remains Debatable
The Cleveland Leader notes Portugal has large manpower but weak military training and limited equipment. It warns government fragility and uncertain home support for a sizable army, suggesting any financing would likely come from England.
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Portugal
Bulgaria
Serbia
England
Cleveland
Letter in support of censorship editorial urges higher morality
A reader signed S. J. Porter, Pastor First Baptist Church, commends the paper’s Censoring the Movies editorial. He argues moving picture shows should educate and amuse the young, but current exhibitions offend public morals. He urges continued agitation for higher ideals and decency in films and depicts.
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J. Porter
First Baptist Church
School site costs and life savings urged by parent
A parent argues that a well located, large school site could be bought at low cost and save a life, suggesting taxpayers should weigh many factors before rushing to judgment. The letter emphasizes choosing a site close to residents to maximize ground and minimize expense, noting the school board must consider numerous features to satisfy all.
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Commerce Street
Presa
Sam at Grand Opera House Delights San Antonio Audience
Henry W. Savage's musical comedy Sam wowed San Antonio reviewers with a bright, lavish production and a strong cast led by Dorothy Webb as Little Sam. Frank Farrington, H. W. Marsh, Mary Lane, and J. K. Murray delivered standout performances, with a superb chorus and fashionably staged gowns. The show, praised for its tuneful music and humor, promised further performances Friday and the following weekend.
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Henry W. Savage
Grand Opera House
San Antonio
Dorothy Webb
Little Sam
Sharee
Miss Webb
Frank Farrington
Gadeaux
Shadow
Sam
H. W. Marsh
Mary Lane
J. K. Murray
Mr. Marsh
Miss Lane
Love
Mr. Murray
Charles Meakins
Count Irini
Paris
The Cotton Acreage Policy in the South
The South should limit cotton acreage this year to protect self sufficiency and stable prices. Bankers and merchants urge credit conditions favoring grain and live stock, betting on moderate crops to avoid overproduction. Peace prospects may lower prices, so aim for feeding the population and holding cotton for better demand.
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New Orleans Times-Picayune
South
New Orleans
Sleepy-Time Tales for the Little Folk
A hen house with ten hens and a proud rooster faces a mice problem. The rooster neglects duties, while a hungry cat helps by scaring away the mice. The hens learn a call to deter the pests, echoing the cat’s aid, and keep the mice at bay.
Southern judge and actress witness in court exchange
A stern southern judge tests an actress witness by asking her age before she swears to tell the truth. The actress replies she is twenty six, and notes she would be thirty six if she is a day old. The judge then explains the relevance to the cross examination and proceeds.
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South
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