Congress Debates Browning Gun Delays in WWI
The War Department delayed large Browning gun production while Secretary Baker touted its superiority. General Dickson testified the May deadline failed and blamed poor business organization. Washington shifted to buying Lewis, Vickers and other guns, undoing earlier warnings. The House pressed for investigation as millions of guns were contracted.
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Senate
Chamberlain
New York
Baker
House Committee On Military Affairs
Dickson
Arms Manufacturing Division
Ordnance Department
Kahn
California
War Department
Berthier
Cauchat
Hobby's Platform Paradox in Gubernatorial Race
The text questions Governor Hobby's campaign platform, noting his shift from anti to Prohibitionist actions. It explores the impossibility of a straight pro or anti platform and suggests crafting one from an economic fallacy about the land question.
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Hobby
Mr. Hobby
Farmers Back Ferguson Plan Against State Socialism
The piece argues that farmers favor sound economics over state socialism, noting Governor Hobby’s land buy and lease idea would rely on taxing property, risking diminished returns and inequity. It draws lessons from Henry George and warns broad tax reform, finance, and indemnities tied to the Kaiser's policy threaten stability in Germany and Austria.
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Ferguson
Hobby
Texas
England
Henry George
Germany in Debt as War Drains Its Finances
The piece argues Germany faces lasting financial defeat from wartime borrowing. It warns Austria may differ, with some seeing a chance to abandon crazy financing. It notes ongoing interest drains beyond mere life necessities and contends a tomorrow without victory would worsen Germany’s economic ruin.
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Germany
Austria
Square
Heroes of Low Rank Promotes and Promotions in War
A Western Front dispatch notes Sub-Lieutenant Nungesser has downed his thirty-fifth and thirty-sixth aircraft, while Sub-Lieutenant Fonck adds six in one day. The piece questions rank versus deeds, suggesting higher recognition for these gallant French aviators, and hints at wartime politics and promotions. It cites Felix Frankfurter assisting William Wilson and jokes about Wiener Wurst. concludes with Texas campaign chatter and barbecues banned by food rules.
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Western Front
Nungesser
Fonck
Army of
France
Creel’s Mischief Sparks Press Debate On Public Opinion
A collection of editorials from New York World and Chicago Tribune criticizes George Creel and the Bureau of Public Information for shaping public opinion without obligation to fact. They condemn his dual acts as fairy tale storyteller and partisan booster, arguing his authority legitimizes government messaging and risks dangerous misrepresentations.
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Creel
George Creel
Bureau of Public Information
Chicago Tribune
Majestic and Royal Theaters Open Week with Varied Acts
The Majestic and Royal theaters begin the week with a lively bill featuring a mix of jazz, comedy, and song. Notable acts include Babes From Toyland, Just two girls trying to get along, The Ruby Ray, Anywhere in America, Stanchon and Marco, Two Bachelors of Art, The Mysterious Masquerader, The Bride Shop, The Man from Tipperary, Cortez Trio, Tony and George Florence, and Flo and Allie Walters.
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Majestic Good
Majestic Theater
Variety
Keno
Wagner
Virginia Lewis
May White
Paul Decker
Reeves Greenwood
Marie Pavey
Helen Yallely
America
Kimberly
Arnold
Stanchon
Marco
Billy Montgomery
George Perry
Herman
Shirley
the Royal
Royal Theater
George
Tony Tlorence
Eddie Vogt
Vogt
Tom Kelly
Ron
Tipperary
Khelly
Cortez
Tony
George Florence
Flo
Allie Walters
Letter to The Light Praises Local Press and Liberty Loan Support
The writer commends the press of the eleventh federal reserve district for their generous support of the third Liberty Loan subscription list. He notes the pleasure of public cooperation with the publicity manager and signs as J. W. Hoopes, Deputy Governor.
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Federal Reserve District
Liberty Loan
J. W. Hoopes
O Henry vs Nashville A Reader Letter Debate
A reader letters about a Light feature on O Henry and a Nashville response. The writer recalls how Nashville’s reception of A Municipal Report sparked a civic uproar, noting smoky streets, late hours, and local editors clashing with the author’s truth.
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O. Henry
Nashville
Henry
O. Jhenry
W Nashville
Middle Tennessee
Athens
Old Town
Board of Trade
Nashville Sparks War Baby With Powder Plant Triumph
A Nashville writer mocks critics of the city’s self image while praising its industrial rise and civic pride. He notes Nashville’s status as a major publishing center, its Arcadian arcade, and a $200,099,000 powder plant, framing the town as resilient and eager to outpace rivals in bonds and wartime effort.
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Nashville
United States
South
San Francisco
Golden West
Diecredit
Union Station
O. Henry
American Library Association
Noted Soldier of Fortine Dead in Film Role
News from New York reports the death by drowning near Johannesburg of Col. Johann W. Colenbrander C B a veteran soldier of fortune and friend of Kitchener Cecil Rhodes and Lord Roberts He was over 60 and well known in New York He died while acting as Lord Chelmsford in a film about the Rorke s Drift defense He fell from his horse crossing the Kip river Survived many campaigns in Africa and bore scars from spear wounds in the African jungle.
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New York
Johhannesburg
South Africa
Johann W. Colenbrander
C. B
Kitchener
Cecil Rhodes
Lord Roberts
The
Evening Post
Lord Chelmsford
Rorke's Drift
Kip River
Celenbrander
War time snippets and local notices from Texas papers
A mosaic of brief items from multiple Texas papers notes wartime sentiments, enlistments, and civic notes. Louis Brenner is promoted to sergeant at Camp Bowie. Hallettsville Independent District votes to discontinue teaching German. Beaumont lacks a public library. San Antonio and other towns report on coyotes, fire calls, and street carnivals.
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Moran
Fort Worth
Hallettsville Independent District
Hallettsville
Camille at the Grand with Theda Bara starts today
Theda Bara brings her Fox superpicture Camille to the Grand, portraying the life of the French grisette in Dumas diegetic fiction. Critics note Bara’s dramatic range and a new era of emotional expression in screen kisses, surpassing her earlier roles in Carmen and Sapho.
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Camille
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Carrie Onn
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Flatonia Argus
Yoakum Herald
el Paso Times
Brenham Banner Press
Lorena Register
Alamo City
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Stamford
Sam
Beaumont Enterprise
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Sinterprise
Denison Herald
Herald
Olney
Baylor Cry
Coleman
von Hertling
Mussina
Gav
Godfrey J. B. Chetwynd
West Texas
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San Angelo
Lord Chetwynd
British Municians Board
Arth
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Eden
Santa Fe
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Eeen
Tate
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Vyaole
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