Portugal’s Entrance and the War Debate
The piece analyzes Portugal joining the war by seizing German ships in its waters and the strategic implications for Africa, Britain, and Germany. It contrasts this with U S political splits over preparedness, criticizing Republicans for politicking over national security and noting how their votes undermined their stated aims.
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Portugal
Great Britain
England
Germany
Europe
France
Africa
Portuguese East Africa
Ortugal
German East Africa
Teutons
Wilson’s Push for Immediate Vote on Armed Ship Warning
The article discusses President Wilson backing an immediate House vote on warning Americans to stay off armed ships. It notes Democrats doubting his political feel, yet he claimed strong pledges and Republican support to secure a comfortable majority.
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Europe
Germany
McLemore
House
Wilson
Congress
Warring on Mexico and shifting lines on sea rights
In Congress, Senators Gallinger McCumber Cummins and Borah push a loud anti Mexican stance while also backing American rights at sea in a clash with Germany. The piece notes their inconsistent positions and suggests the absence of a Mexican vote in their districts may explain their behavior.
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Congress
Mexico
Gallinger
McCumber
Cummins
Borah
Columbus
United States
Germany
Mr. Bryan
Gore
Gallinger, McCumber
Rumors of Mexican border fighting spark war talk
Washington rumors claim fighting on both sides of the Mexican border and a supposedly annihilated American cavalry regiment. The March 15 AP dispatch notes the rumors are not true yet highlight how quickly war fever could spread in Congress.
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War Department
Washington
Associated Press Dispatch
Congress
Gossip as basis for policy risks war
The piece argues against basing major legislation on gossip and cloakroom rumors. It cites Senator Gore's armed-ship bid as an example of warlike policy fueled by unverified chatter. It warns that acting on rumor invites dangerous consequences and political exploitation.
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Congress
Gore
Germany
Washington
Senator Gore
Mr. Gore
Oklahoma
Terror of War Names Lost in Foreign Speeches
A Russian and a Turk meet on a shore as conflict grows. They exchange long, unpronounceable titles and carved names in a grim exchange. The two men die where they stand, their bodies buried near distant, tangled place names, in a stark wartime vignette attributed to Robert J. Burdette.
Infant Mortality and Parental Ignorance Highlighted
The Kansas City Times cites Mrs. Schoff of the National Mothers' Congress claiming 180000 babies die annually from parental ignorance. The piece urges nationwide blame, noting agricultural colleges prosper while infant care remains underfunded, contrasting hog cholera funding with infant manuals in Indiana.
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Schoff
National Mothers’ Congress
Ths
Supa
Indiana
Kansas City Times
Holding On To Clay and Kentucky’s Hall of Statues
A Richmond Journal critique argues Kentucky should honor John C. Breckinridge and Simon Bolivar Buckner with heroic statues in Washington, noting Henry Clay’s Virginia ties and the long-standing Virginia statue in Richmond. It defends Clay’s regional origins and dismisses calls to place him in Kentucky’s display, while joking about vandalism on public monuments.
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Clay
Kentucky
Washington
John C. Breckinridge
Simon Bolivar Buckner
Henry Clay
Hanover County
Virginia
Richmond
Capitol Square
Ournal
McLemore resolution tabled amid neutralist debate
The Dallas Journal notes the resolution was tabled to defuse belief that Congress opposes the president on foreign policy. It marks a partial victory for the presidents policies and for neutrals, preserving a firm stance on armed merchantmen while allowing Congress to resume important measures and avoiding precipitating war.
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McLemore
Congress
Dallas Journal
Governor Ferguson Remembers Windsor Hotel Bell Boy
The Fort Worth Star Telegram notes Governor Ferguson’s reminiscence about working as a bell boy at the Windsor Hotel in 1888 in Colorado governor Carlsons era. It highlights Ferguson’s belief that applied industry and energy lead to top positions and praises his democratic temperament.
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Ferguson
Carlson
Colorado
Windsor
Fort Worth
The Red Circle by Albert Payson Terhune
A novelized adaptation of the film story by Will M. Ritchey based on the Pathe photo play. Theodore Tauser and allies face danger as undercover agents pursue justice in a tense crime drama with sharp suspense and moral resolve.
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Caleb Conover
Syria
Pathe
Will M. Ritchey
Silk sweater outfits carry color themes in summer wear
Daily fashion notes the silk sweater remains popular with new hat styles echoing satin and straw models. A coordinated knit fabric forms a complete set including girdle and scarf, allowing color schemes across skirt and hose. An outfit seen in Palm Beach features a rose and white striped sweater with a matching scarf and brimmed hat.
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Palm Beach
Judgment Day Visitation From a Dead Father
In a dim flat Jane endures a terrifying vision of Circle Jim Borden, her supposed killer from the Red Circle curse. The wraith exhorts Jane to conquer the hereditary evil with willpower to save both their lives, but vanishes after threats. Jane awakes shaken, fearing the dream was real, as Mary and Lamar rush to her side.
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Jane
Jim" Borden
Jim’ Borden
Potters’ Field
June
Red Circle
Mary
Max Lamar
Lamar
Borden
Tiny Tim Sails to Victory in Gnome Boat Race
In a sunlit pond, Tiny Tim builds a sail from walnut shells and straws to win a boat race among gnomes. The clever sail steadies his tiny craft, prompting a fleet of sailboats and a festive winterouting as the dog rouses from a nap.
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Jollo
Tiny Tim
Rollo
Lme
Letter to the Editor on San Antonio police and health officer issues
Joseph Ryan objects to the City of San Antonio appointing Dr. W A King as health officer while state health laws are enforced. He argues about illegal police officers still on duty, costing about 15000 dollars monthly, and urges the city to legalize the force and pass proper ordinances. He questions commissions for inaction and asks for timely reform. The writer signs as Joseph Ryan.
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W. A. King
State Health Board
San Antonio
Court of Appeals
City Commission
Joseph Ryan
Euphrates River Described as Historic Western Asia landmark
The Euphrates, largest western Asian river, is hailed by the National Geographic Society as the most historic river on earth. Its twin with the Tigris drains a land where civilizations rose and fell, and its annual rise this month promises navigable waters by May, aiding military campaigns on its banks.
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Euphrates
Asia
National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
Tigris
Taurus
Armenian
Erezum
Dersim
Mediterranean Sea
Kansas Cyclone Funston Answers Fight With Lead From Troops
The New York American lauds General Frederick Funston for taking troops as they come, refusing to seek formal staff, and delivering resolve when warned of a hard fight. He is no bronze statue but a practical, steady commander who inspires action with a ready grin.
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Washington
Frederick Funston
New York American
Vaudeville at the Majestic Showcases Diverse Talent
The Majestic Theater bill highlights Ilson of Wilson and Lenore, Walter C. Kelley, and a range of acts. Ilson mimics Chaplin and sings with a trembly whistle. Kelley performs multiple distinct characters, including a Virginia court scene and Negro impersonations. Also featured are Gilbert’s Sweethearts, the Guatemala Marimba Band, Skeet Gallagher and Irene Martin, the Garcinetti Brothers with hat tricks, and the Six Marvelous Schiavans in a final novelty acrobatics act.
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Majestic Theater
Ilson
Wilson
Lenore
Charlie Chaplin
Walter C. Kelly
Virginia
Kelley
Old Dominion
Texas
Pecos
Mr. Kelley
Darkies
W. 8
Gilbert
Erwin
Jane Connelly
Guatemala
Skeet Gallagher
Irene Martin
Garcinetti Brothers
Garcinettis
The Court of Appeals and theater critics fate
A New York World discussion summarizes a Court of Appeals decision allowing theater managers to bar a paying critic for nonracial reasons. It cautions against bitter attendees, notes risks of blacklists, and questions the rise of theatrical overseers and public opinion censorship in show business.
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New York World
New York Court of Appeals
Roosevelt
Fractional aerial warfare shown in Zeppelin loss and air battles
The Philadelphia Press reports intense air combat and a French destruction of Zeppelin LZ 77 at 6000 feet. Aerial battles involve ninety to a hundred planes with allied victories as German aviators retreat to their lines.
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Philadelphia
Paris
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