Wheat futures scandal sparks Board of Trade reforms
The piece credits Tur Lieut with calling attention to speculation on the Chicago Board of Trade that inflated wheat prices while urging general food economy. After May futures restrictions cut prices sharply, the board extended the rule, causing further drops in July and September contracts. The author argues the evil lessens but remains, hoping government action to shield the public from further speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tur
Chicago Board of Trade
Tue Licutz
German influence in Russia threatens fragile democracy
The article argues Germany used spy networks to subvert Russia and push for a separate peace, undermining the autocracy and forecasting ongoing German influence. It notes Milukoff’s denunciation of Sturmer, Bernstorff’s assurances, and the strain on Russia to maintain any government amid socialist pressures and German pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Sturmer
Milukoff
Duma
Washington
von Bernstorff
Germany
Gertrenchery
Ich
Russia's Uncertain Path and the Threat to Germany
The article analyzes Russia's post‑revolution turmoil and the risk of radical rule. It argues a provisional Duma framework falters as visionaries challenge authority, while zemstvos and rural interests push for self government. A free Russia could prove a stronger menace to Germany than the old autocracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Duma
Zemstvos
Germany
Japan may send 300000 troops to Russia this year
Washington reports suggest Japan contemplates deploying up to 300000 soldiers to the Russian front to aid against Germany. The plan, not officially confirmed, follows Japan’s push to secure shipping and influence in allied war aims while China and Britain weigh the Pacific balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Japan
Russia
France
Atlantic
Through the Newspapers a New Propaganda Plan Emerges
A passage argues that a systematic plan to keep American ideals before the public via newspapers is a fresh, gratuitous form of propaganda, likened to a graft on existing efforts, and surpassing loyalty pledges in its perceived intrusiveness.
Newspaper independence and the role of editors
The piece argues newspapers are a business and a profession guided by editors who foster American ideals daily. It warns against outsiders like Harvard professors aiming to use papers for propaganda and urges practical wartime action instead of intruding into editorial realms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RE. Pluribus Unum
United States
Germany
South Africa
J. Franklin Jameson
Bureau of Historical Research
Frederick J. Turner
Harvard University
Gaillard Hunt
Library of Congress
Harvard
America
Wheat Speculation Dilemma Cited As Threat to Food and Patriotism
In a sharp observation, the speaker warns that if society were all wheat speculators, there would be nothing to eat and no loyal citizens to enlist, implying economic excess harms national resilience and sustenance.
San Antonio Street Car Involved in Fatality Report
A San Antonio street car reportedly struck a man, resulting in his death. Authorities are reviewing the incident as a pedestrian collision and investigation continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Navy tightens pick on sailors seen in uniform
The article notes a close scrutiny of physical qualifications for navy recruits after the publicized picture of young Mc Adoo in a new naval uniform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
McAdoo
Joffre Compared to Great Presidents and Generals
The Waco Time Herald notes Joffre as a man of genius praised for simplicity and taciturnity. He is likened to Grant in leadership, McClellan in organization, Stonewall Jackson for courage, Goethals for method, and even criticized in appearance like J P Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joffre
Grant
McClellan
Stonewall Jackson
Goethals
J. P. Morgan
Waco Time Herald
Censorship Dim Patriotism Says Detroit Tree Press
The Detroit Tree Press argues that forbidding publication of news harms national knowledge and pride. Censorship could dim patriotism, breed resentment, and breed suspicion by concealing actions of those in authority.
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Detroit Tree Press
Russia Seeks No Territory in War Aims
The El Paso Times quotes Russia saying no annexation of other lands, but vows that its own nation must not emerge humiliated. It notes President Wilson echoed similar ideas weeks earlier, suggesting possible accord between republics amid the clash of democracy and autocracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Free Thussia
Wilson
el Paso Times
Flag Should Be There Says Joffre Forces Aid
General Joffre and French military officials in the United States say an American expedition to France would have moral and military value. They advocate placing the flag on the western front at once to support the common cause and aid the Allied effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
United States
America
Russia
Elihu Root
Great Britain
Canada
Australia
Pacific
Europe
Tur Lhur
Washington
Joffre
Marne
France
Chicago
Liberty Bond Campaign Promotes Uniform Patriotism
The El Paso Times urges citizens to buy Liberty Bonds and wear the Liberty button. It notes banks and wealthy individuals have contributed heavily to the Treasury, but calls for universal participation to unite the nation against Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
Germany
United States
el Paso
Majestic Theater Week Shows Rural City Contrast
The Majestic Theater offers a rustic yet metropolitan program with acts like The Corner Store where village mischief meets small town love rivalries. The Midnight Rollers bring bohemian flair, Lead Sisters deliver lyrical tones, Frankie Heath impersonates vivid types, Violet MacMillan tours movie scenes, and the duo Binns and Bert perform surprising acrobatics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majestic Theater
Keenan Stars in The Sins We Do at Empire Today
Frank Keenan appears on screen at the Empire Theater for the last time in The Sins We Do as a top criminal lawyer who never loses. The program also features Mack Sennett Keystore comedy Her Fame and Shame with Louise Fazenda Charlie Murray and Harry Booker. Pathe News No 37 offers timely topics and Know America The Land You Love showcases industry scenes. Charlie Murray shot tank town scenes in Her Fame and Shame, tracing a veteran actor whose long career spanned burlesque drama melodrama and vaudeville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Keenan
the Empire
Rank Keenan
Empire Theater
Louise Fazenda
Charlie Murray
Harry Booker
Pathe News No
America
United States
Murray
Murray and
Mack
Southern Baptist Convention Debates Consolidation Report
Delegates expected a report on consolidating three church boards and a Brownlow substitute urging referral to a special committee. He argued the convention lacks legal authority over separately incorporated boards due to state differences. Treasurer noted total union cash of 481111 with allocations to foreign missions and home missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Southern Baptist Convention
J. F. Brownlow
Columbia
Brownlow
Foreign and Home Mission Boards
Sunday School Board
Convention
Union
Patriotic Sunday drive urged by Sunday schools nationwide
One hundred fifty thousand Sunday schools in America with about 18,000,000 members were asked to observe July 1 as Patriotic Sunday. Each school should take an offering for war relief and to encourage enlistments, per the International Sunday School Association in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
America
International Sunday School Association
Cotton Seed Men Offer Aid To U S Government
The Interstate Cotton Seed Crushers' Association passed a resolution at its annual Dallas convention offering its fielded resources to the federal government. Fielding Wallace was elected president and Robert E. Montgomery vice president as delegates from all states attended. The group urged food conservation and noted cotton seed meal as a vital food and animal feed with oil equivalent to butter, suggesting substitution for some meats and fats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
Interstate
Cotton Seed Crushers’ Association
United States
Fielding Wallace
Augusta
Robert E. Montgomery
Chickasha
Okla
Entente
Wilson
Washington
War correspondent James Hare entertains officers at Fort Sam Houston
James H. Hare, renowned war photographer and lecturer, delivered an illustrated talk to hundreds of officers and National Guard members at Fort Sam Houston. He screened Vera Cruz expedition scenes, Belgian and French front footage, Russo Japanese war images, and hospital care by women, ending with a Red Cross benefit lecture to be repeated Friday at the Menger Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Hare
Fort Sam Houston
National Guard
Mexico
Vera Cruz
Europe
Germany
Belgium
Mr. Hare
France
Jimmie Hare
England
Menger
Red Cross
Carpenters Council Chooses San Antonio for Meeting
San Antonio was selected as the next meeting site for the State Council of Carpenters. Officers for the current year were elected including President W. B. McNealey of Denton and Secretary-Treasurer J. K. Proctor of Houston. The executive committee includes W. L. Wells, J. H. Silliman, W. A. Morris, A. French, and others from Wichita Falls to Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Wells
Wichita Falls
J. H. Silliman
Port Arthur
W. A. Morris
Lubbock
Senator Sorghum comments on votes for women
In the Washington Star, Senator Sorghum is asked if he approves of votes for women. He replies that they are likely to win anyway and he hopes they will think kindly of him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorghum
Washington Star
Y M C A Plans Brigade Buildings for Soldiers Camps
Wilman E Adams leads Y M C A efforts to erect brigade buildings at Leon Springs and South San Antonio for soldiers and at Fort Logan H Roots Little Rock with 1200 capacity. The plan covers six states in the Southern Army Department and a central depot at Fort Sam Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Christian Association
Leon Springs
South
San Antonio
Fort
Association
Brigade
United States
Southern Department
Fort Sam Houston
W. E. Adams
Wilman E. Adams
Southern Army Department
Army
Camp Wilson
War Work Council
William Sloan
John St. Mott
F. S. Fletcher
8. Brockman
J. S. Titchner
C. R. Towson
Industrial Department
America
Danish skipper reports possible U boat and mine off Cape Hatteras
A Danish steamship captain returning from Cuba reported sighting wreckage and a possible mine laying submarine near Diamond Shoals lightship on May 15. He described a cylindrical tank marked with attachments and a suspect spar as a sub surfaced object, then fled upon sighting a distant British steamer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cuba
Cape Hatteras
Diamond Shoals
Two Damage Cases Are Settled in San Angelo
In San Angelo Texas on May 17 a Kansas City Mexico and Orient Railway damage suit by Mrs Mat Mooney over her husband’s death in a 1915 wreck near Merizon was settled and dismissed. The railroad agreed to pay 11500 and cover costs. A similar $50000 suit by Mrs Tom Nipper also settled with her receiving 7500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Tex
Mat Mooney
Kansas City, Mexico and Orient Railway
Merizon
Contests Award panel damns art heavy Own Your Home essays
Report on the Gift House prize finds many essays marred by drawings borders and poetry while argument quality is deemphasized by rules. Many entrants argue for home ownership but the majority lack substantial argument and some contestants live outside San Antonio yet are disqualified for residency.
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San Antonio
Ladies Rival Officers in Gymkhana at Fort Sam Houston
A lively Thread and Needle race opens the Fort Sam Houston gymkhana to benefit the Red Cross. Ladies now enter mixed teams with two riders threading a needle, challenging officers while spectators note skilled horsemanship and competitive trophies for each event.
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Fort Sam Houston
Red Cross
Mitchell
Bailey
Cushman
J. Parker
Miss Dunn
Dunn
Lapham
Miss Wilkins
Winn
Miss Winn
Norton
Stevenson
Miss Bullis
Miss Schmidt
Mulliken
Campbell
Parker
Throckmorton
Wilson
Mr. Daly
Raberg
Major Sanford
McDonald
Wyche
McNee
Iver Silver Bullion Found in Abandoned Freight Car
In Palestine Texas on May 17 officials turned over 175 pounds of Iver bullion to the I and G N claim department. The bullion, melted by a fire in an abandoned boxcar, is pure silver valued at 65 cents an ounce or about 1600 dollars.
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Palestine
Tex
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