Dr Anna Shaw calls for broad motherhood role and playgrounds
Dr Anna Shaw, president of the National Woman's Suffrage Association, urges mothers to adopt a universal motherhood affecting all children. She criticizes weak child labor laws, urges provision of public playgrounds, and urges mothers to influence social environment beyond the home.
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Anna Shaw
Woman’s Suffrage Associaton
San
United States
Russia
New York
South
Faile
Cirere
Motherhood Must Venture Outside Home to Guide Children
The speaker argues that motherhood cannot stay inside the home when children face street temptations. A mother must accompany and guard her child in public spaces to prevent moral decline and ensure proper upbringing.
Governor Colquitt Tours Chillicothe With Prohibition and Penitentiary Policy
In Chillicothe Texas on May 18 Governor Colquitt spoke to a crowded arbor meeting. Women praised his penitentiary policy as farmers and stockmen gathered. He denied any Texas push for a state wide prohibition vote this year and criticized Judge Ramsey over prison cruelties. He also addressed the christening of the battleship Texas and the Lyon daughter naming controversy.
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Chillicothe
Tex
J. W. Johnson
Colquitt
Texas
Democratic Executive Committee
Ramsey
Penitentiary Board
Newport News
Cecil Lyon
Lyon
Ito
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Deputies Arrested on Illicit Firearm Charges
Acting under city instructions Marshal Frank Newnam led five men issued as deputy sheriffs by Sheriff Tobin to be arrested for unlawfully carrying firearms. Police plan to arrest 15 to 20 more on the same charge claiming the commissions are illegal and unlawful.
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Frank Newnam
Tobin
Eight Die in Paris Rail Collision at Mercardet Bridge
Special to The Light reports a deadly Northern railway crash near Mercardet bridge outside Paris. The collision left eight people dead and sixty injured as trains plowed together causing panic among passengers.
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Paris
Mercardet Bridge
Weather Outlook for Western Texas and Washington D C
Western Texas showers and cooler conditions expected Sunday in northern and western areas. southern portions may see showers or Sunday night. Monday likely fair.
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Washington, D. C
Texas
Weather observations and forecasts across major cities
Observations at 8 p m report varied conditions. St Louis 76 clear with a south breeze, Chicago 74 cloudy with west wind, Milwaukee 64 cloudy, St Paul 58 clear and cool, Kansas City 73 clear with increasing cloudiness, New York 66 clear, Boston 70 clear with southwest wind, Washington 68 clear with a south breeze. Sunday fair overall.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Kansas City
New York
Boston
Washington
Statement on AP Day Lease Not Carried by Other Papers
The claim that the AP day lease wired into San Antonio is carried whole or in part by any paper other than the San Antonio Light is unfounded and without basis. The assertion lacks thesis and factual support.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Petty & Boudreaux
A. E. Boudreaux
Washington women's Harmony breakfast honors Dolly Madison
In Washington on May 18, the Women’s Harmony breakfast honors Dolly Madison with Mrs. Champ Clark as toastmistress. Guests include Mrs. Grover Cleveland, Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, and other prominent Democrat women. The event aims to mobilize political activity, featuring music, dances, and a “Who’s Who” roster of participants.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
Dolly Madison
Washington Society
Champ Clark
Grover Cleveland
William Jennings Bryan
Judson Harmon
Woodrow Wilson
Alton B. Parker
John R McLean
Adlai Stevenson
William Randolph Hearst
Henry Watterson
Martine
New Jersey
Senator Gore
Oklahoma
U Democracy
the Democracy
Mapat
Fair Sisters of Democracy
Democracy
Oscar Underwood
Thomas FE. Marshall
O'Gorman
Tanette Ayres
Lucy Hoke Smith
Genevieve Clark
San Diego Men Arrested in Corpus Christi Tragedy
Three San Diego citizens are jailed in Corpus Christi after a deadly clash over San Diego’s incorporation election. Victims include Pedro Eznal, Antonio Anguiano, and Candelario Saenz. Bail possible. funerals set for Sunday. no further bloodshed expected.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
San Diego
Incus
Wright
Neuces County
Hinnant
Jim Wells County
Candelario Saenz
Benavides
Pedro Eznal
Antonio Anguiano
Saenz
Movement For Incorporation
Anguiano
Battle near Bellano opens decisive Mexican revolution clash
Newsreel style dispatch from El Paso reports first shots fired as rebel Gen. Ynez Salazar with about 6000 troops near Bellano prepare to surround Huerta’s forces at Juarez and Chihuahua. Orozco’s wing under Cam pa and Canaeles adds roughly 1200 men each as Juarez braces for possible attack.
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Bellano
Orozco
Huerta
Ynez Salazar
Luiz Fernandez
Hacalon
Campa
Canaeles
Torreon
Juarez
el Paso
Chihuahua
Ojinaga
Sanjines
E. C. Llorente
Madero
Alberto Madero
President Madero
M. F. O’brennen
Sonora
Jimenez
Inez Salazar
Salazar
Democratic Presidents’ Daughters Highlight White House Lineage
In a historical portrait the lineal descendants of democratic presidents occupy a prominent position led by Esther Cleveland born in the White House eighteen years ago and Marion Cleveland, daughters of the late president. The article notes they are the only children of a democratic president living. Continued on Page Two.
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Esther Cleveland
White House
Ago
Marion Cleveland
Abbott to Inspect Dairy Herds in Houston Visit
Abbott state pure food commissioner will go to Houston to inspect the cattle and dairies under a general department ruling. He will examine the dairy herds for diseased cattle and check the quality of dairy products.
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Abbott
Houston
Austin
Tex
General's Department
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