Case of Colombia prompts Roosevelts role in Panama
Editorial notes that a proposed treaty requiring the United States to apologize to Colombia and pay fifteen million dollars stems from actions during the Roosevelt era linked to Panama's revolution and the building of the Panama Canal. It cites opposition from Bryan and the New York World, argues many oppose humiliating the U.S. for Roosevelt’s acts, and presents a pulled excerpt from the Boston Transcript detailing U.S. canal negotiations and Colombian actions.
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United States
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Theodore Roosevelt
Panama
New Republic
Panama Canal
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William J. Bryan
New York World
Roosevelt
Wilson
Boston Transcript
An Honest Man's Course In Political Controversy
The article argues Congressman Robert N. Page should not seek re election due to his opposition to President Wilson on submarine warfare, praising his principled stand as democratic and honorable while contrasting Texas congressmen Dies and Davis who defy constituents and ignore voters' instructions in the same issue.
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Wilson
Congressman Page
Mr. Page
Congress
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Texas
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Cyclone” Davis
Congressman Dies
Dies
Bryan seeks Colombian apology as Panama issue looms
The speech argues Colombia owes the United States a substantial apology for its conduct after the Panama revolution. It claims the United States acted in accord with treaty obligations and international law and urges Congress to accept a Colombian apology rather than seek reparations.
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United States
Panama
Colombia
Bryan
Texans Split Over McLemore Resolution Vote in House
The Texas delegation split into three groups on the McLemore resolution to warn Americans about armed ships. The faithful Texans Garner Hardy Rayburn Smith Summers and Young backed tabling the measure. Burgess Calloway Eagle McLemore Davis Slayden opposed it, while Dies Gregg Henry Stephens were absent. Texans support national security, but the delegation’s overall showing drew criticism.
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Hardy
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Smith
Summers
Young
Black
Buchanan
Burgess
Calloway
Eagle
Davis
Slayden
Dies
Gregg
Henry
Stephens
Texas in the Union: Voters judge absent and opposing congressmen
The text condemns two Texas voting groups for national security stance. It cites absent representatives Stephens Gregg Henry Dies as avoiding duty while campaigning, arguing their nonattendance and opposition harm national welfare. Voters are urged to remember these records at July elections.
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Henry
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McLemore
Slivers the clown remembered as humane benefactor of laughter
The essay honors Slivers a famed pantomimist who died by his own hand at forty five. It notes his global fame and impact on audiences, praising humor as a public good while citing his recent contract for ten thousand dollars a week in moving pictures.
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America
Texas Hog Raising Revolution Gains Ground In State
Austin American notes Texas leads in high grade hog production and the trend accelerates through banker support. Bankers buy or finance top hogs, helping farmers upgrade stock and meet financial obligations as fairs and markets reflect stronger prices. Public interest rises with continued improvements in hog strains statewide.
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Texas
Austin
Austin American
Flag as stage device stirs patriotism in Cincinnati theaters
The Cincinnati Times-Star criticizes theaters for using the American flag and the national anthem to boost box office. While acknowledging legitimate uses on stage, the piece argues against exploitative displays that manipulate audience patriotism, urging spontaneous and respectful tributes instead.
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Cincinnati
Cincinnati Times-Star
Kentucky law blocks multiple constitutional amendments in one session
The Kentucky statute bars acting on more than one constitutional amendment per session. After the senate approved the workingmen's compensation amendment, the vote on woman suffrage was postponed for two years by this rule. The Evening Wisconsin notes the clash with the idea of ladies first.
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Kentucky
Senate
Wisconsin
Garrison Resigns from Cabinet Sparks AP Bulletin
The Associated Press Washington bureau broke the resignation of Secretary Garrison on February 11, delivering at 5 57 PM a bulletin to late afternoon papers. The report followed with a detailed account of leading developments prompting his retirement from the cabinet.
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Associated Press
Garrison
Associated Press Service
The Red Circle Novelized from Pathé Play
Albert Payson Terhune adapts The Red Circle from the Pathé photo play by Will M. Ritchey. Copyright 1915 credits Terhune and Ritchey for this serialized adaptation.
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Albert Payson Terhune
Will M. Ritchey
Albert Payson
Thirteenth Instalment Branded as a Thief
In a tense confrontation at the Travis house Max Lamar learns June Travis may be the Red Circle. Jane admits love but refuses marriage while bearing the Red Circle mark, forcing Lamar to leave and vow to return for answers as Mary plots to shield the lovers.
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Jim Borden
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Daily Fashion Hint Sport Outfit Highlights This Season
A fashion note outlines outdoor wear emphasis with vivid plaids and stripes and consistent accessories. It highlights pongee fabrics in white with navy green and rose stripes for sport skirts, cotton velvet options, and a Palm Beach ensemble pairing a white silk sweater with pockets and fringe, a striped skirt, wide brim sailor hat, and white buckskin tennis shoes.
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Sleepy-Time Tales of Lazy Squirrels
Four young squirrels make a warm winter home in a tree hole and rely on a nearby lady for food. They grow lazy and fat until a dog chases them, leaving one tail damaged. After the scare they resolve to stay nimble and out of trouble.
War or Peace Split Roosevelts Root Campaign
The Boston Globe sketches a presidential contest narrowed to war and peace. Elihu Root argues changing current policy risks war. Roosevelt remains wary of war and criticizes the Wilson administration. Republicans split, with war as a political focal point and potential electoral vulnerability.
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Germany
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Wilson
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Majestic vaudeville bill praised for wholesome humor
The Majestic theater presents a highly praised vaudeville lineup led by Emma Carus and Noel Stuart with Pat Rooney Marion Bent and the Clown Seal. The program features lively acts, music, dancing, and a novelty set piece, all described as clean, entertaining, and free of offense.
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Emma Carus
San Antonio
Dublin
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Stuart
Pat Rooney
Marion Bent
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Rooney
Elissie Fay
Joe Miller
John Hogan
Adam Killjoy
Mme
Donald-Ayer
Boston Grand Opera Company
Jack Dudley
Snowland
Sheerness as Key English Blockade Pivot in North Sea War
National Geographic notes Sheerness as the strategic nerve center for England’s war fleet in West European waters. The town on the Medway estuary houses fortifications, barracks, naval stores, and a 66 acre dockyard with three basins.
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Dover
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Calais
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Thames
London
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Picture Hanging Dispute in Monsieur’s House
In a domestic quarrel, k now His Man, Monsieur preferred the servant hang the picture as ordered. Joseph pinned a note on the right and then another on the left. He explains the second nail will save him the trouble of fetching the ladder when monsieur backs madame’s view tomorrow.
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