Where Do We Come In on the Mexican Situation
The piece argues the United States occupies a Veracruz island lighthouse due to alleged Mexican neglect. It criticizes US policy for leaving local governance to Mexican officials, notes Huerta and the mediation board, and questions US protests over attacks on American citizens and the flag. It praises President Wilson yet warns the truce should bind both sides.
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United States
Vera Cruz
Army
Navy
Huerta
Board of Mediation
Mexico
Wilson
Morning and Evening Newspapers Through Time
The piece traces the shift from morning papers to the rise of the evening paper as the dominant medium. It notes how early news traveled slowly via ships and packets, then with the Atlantic cable and leased lines news moved to near real time, transforming the industry and making the evening paper the current giant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Europe
New York City
Associated Press News Service
Morning newspapers fading while evening presses stay strong
The piece argues morning papers have declined in reach and influence as many fold into larger outlets. It cites San Francisco New Orleans Chicago and Denver consolidations and says readers want same day news. It contrasts with evening papers and includes a note on railroad officials in Southwest Texas.
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Manana
San Francisco
Lot
Sodom and
Gomorrah
Arousing the People over Aransas Pass Harbor Fight
Letters from Southern Pacific officials critique local papers for arousing opposition as Southwest Texas fights to open the Aransas Pass harbor. The dispute centers on through bills of lading and rail rates, with the SP opposing harbor access seen as vital to regional business and factory growth.
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Texas
San Antonio
Southern Pacific
Southern Pacific Railroad
Aransas Pass
Tur Lient
Southwest
Galveston
Houston
Convicts on the Roads Promote Good Roads Idea
Texas Lindale residents vote bonds to hire a Georgia style road engineer and fifty convict workers paroled by Governor Colquitt. The experiment yields better roads at lower costs, improves convicts health, and prompts Georgia to adopt the plan, suggesting a nationwide solution to prison labor and road building.
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Texas
Georgia
Smith County
Tex
Lindale
Colquitt
Witherspoon Attacks Two-Battleship Program
Representative Witherspoon of Mississippi labeled the two-battleship program “damnable graft” while favoring a one-battleship plan in a speech. He argued for a stronger navy to secure peace and prosperity amid a long coast line and new overseas pos sessions enhanced by the Panama Canal.
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Witherspoon
Mississippi
Panama Canal
Galveston Tribune
Is This a Tragedy Year 1914 Prompts Bitter Hopes
The Baltimore Evening Sun laments 1914's start with disasters and war scares. Headlines on the first page speak of a Colorado battle field, 201 dead and 6 missing in a coal mine, a presidential proclamation, and ongoing war preparations. The writer urges lighter, brighter news after a string of thrillers and horrors.
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Colorado Battle Field
Baltimore Evening Sun
Texas Banks Seen Weak Despite Large Population
The Nashville Tennesseean notes Texas has a population around 3.9 million with bank capital of 34 million and deposits of 30 million, totaling 125 million in banking strength roughly half the value of a year’s cotton crop, questioning why the state appears financially weak and unable to fund public works or major projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Massachusetts
Ie Lone Star State
South
Nashville
Worth Saving from Hog Cholera Losses
The cholera losses in the United States last year reached 7 005 000 hogs worth 73 000 000 dollars. Losses in swine due to disease equal the value of all other meat animals combined. Stamping out cholera could add seven million swine production and impact living costs.
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United States
Lincoln Journal
Dinner at Mrs Hale's table reveals hidden tensions
At a formal dinner Mrs Hale notes the success of the gathering despite Tom Morton's absence. Edith's mood and Ralph Morton's quiet pursuit of her hint at a concealed romance as suspicions about Tom's reason for staying away swirl among guests.
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Mrs. Hale
Tom Morton
Eeith
Tom
Edith
Constance
Martha Hale
John
Edward Dayton
Ralph
Constance Medford
Daily Fashion Hint on New Blouse Styles and Fabrics
The article notes a shift from mannish tailored effects to dainty sheer looks this season. It highlights thin linen crepe de chine cottons and chiffon as favored materials with raglan shoulder and loose kimono sleeve details for individuality.
A West Texas Voice Against Automobiles
Claude Callan vents against cars in West Texas Magazine arguing the automobile disrupts country life and faith, detailing his social rifts with drivers and his plan to avoid rides unless owners provide self starters and cold sodas, preferring the traditional horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Callan
West Texas Magazine
Nelson O Shaughnessy returns home after service
The Columbus Dispatch notes Nelson O Shaughnessy, former head of the American legation in Mexico City, is coming home. It praises his steadiness amid difficulties and his cooperation with the administration, despite mixed views about his friendliness with Huerta.
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Columbus
Nelson O'Shaughnessy
Mexico
Henry Lane Wilson
O'Shaughnessy
Washington
Huerta
Mr. O'Shaughnessy
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