Callaway to Fight Navy Bill Delays Likely in House
Texas Congressman Oscar Callaway of the naval affairs committee plans a vigorous fight against the navy bill when it reaches the House. He aims to delay passage with five minute rulings and section by section critique, drawing support from fellow Texans including Martin Dies and colleagues Slayden Stephens and Hardy.
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Washington, D. C
Oscar Callaway
Texas
Naval Affairs Committee
Congress
House
Callaway
United States
Navy Department
Navy
House of Representatives
Martin Dies
Dies
Slayden
Stephens
Hardy
Mr. Callaway
Yale managment expert mocks new ideas with fishing story
Safe. William Hard, the scientific management expert, told a Yonkers YMCA audience that some new ideas are worse than useless. He recalled a tale of a mining shark fleeing a police raid and a treasurer hiding inside a cedar cabinet to illustrate inefficiency.
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William Hard
Young Men's Christian Association
Yonkers
Relief for sore feet with Tiz remedy
An ad promises instant relief for burning tired feet with Tiz. It claims to draw out toxins, reduce swelling and soreness, and prevent bunions and callouses. A 25 cent box is offered at drug or department stores for long lasting comfort.
Milk, Milk, Milk: Texas National Guard Brigade’s Odd Need
A Rocky for a Day reports the First Brigade of the Texas National Guard mobilizing near Fort Sam Houston. They contrast their ample equipment and trained officers with a surprising shortage of cows, noting the unit’s milk habit and its impact on local industry as they drill and learn saluting and marching.
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Texas National Guard
Fort Sam Houston
Mexico
Pancho Villa
Hospital Corps
Texas
San Antonio
No Prospects for Water Power Legislation Until Conventions
Congress stalls on water power bills as Senate and House defer action. Ferris Myers and Shields Adamson measures loom but face calendaring battles. National Conservation Congress endorses Shields and Myers bills despite opposition.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
House
Senate
Wilson
Lane
Garrison
House of Congress
Ferris
Senate Public Landy Committee
Myers
Shields
Adamson
Committee On Rules
House of Representatives
Meyers
Montana
Washington
Peatedly
Shields-Adamson
White House
National Conservation Congress
Gifford Pinchot
National Conservation Association
James R. Garfield
Secretary of the Interior
Wise-I'm glad I won't be going to school after this war
Wise predicts the war will end schooling but hopes for more history to study. A conversational exchange with Siren questions the idea, suggesting future events will add to learning.
Democrats Plan 10 Campaign Carefully
Democratic officials express strong confidence as summer campaigning nears. Fred Steckman appointed publicity bureau chairman, replacing the late Thomas Pence. Fred B. Lynch, as executive committee chairman, urges vigilance and notes improving business conditions and expected reelection of the president.
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Washington, D. C
Supreme Confidence
Democratic National Executive Committee
Fred Steckman
Washington
Steckman
Thomas Pence
Democratic National Organization
National Committee
Thomas Ewing
New Orleans States
Fred B. Lynch
Campaigning on promises and public confidence
The speaker asserts that the people will show support by re-electing the president, expressing belief in continued leadership and hope for the future. The remark frames the election as a referendum on the current administration.
Class Day Observed by Seventh Grade at Collins Gardens
The seventh grade of Collins Gardens public school observed class day on the school grounds with a large crowd of parents and friends present. The program included songs, an address by John Nestbrook, a class prophecy by Sherman Birdwell, readings, a piano trio, and various titled pieces such as The Boys Minuet and The Class Ship with multiple student performances.
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Collins Gardens
Swiss government submits to British censorship of mails
Berne reports the Swiss government has yielded to British censorship of neutral mails. After protests in London the federal council nearly closes Swiss post offices to Germany and Austria Hungary. A proclamation says letters newspapers books and packages mailed in Switzerland from Germany or Austria will not be transported abroad.
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Berne
England
London
Federal Council
Germany
Austro-Hungary
Austria
Switzerland
Brooklyn minister rails against Coney Island in sermon
A Brooklyn minister denounces bad example and bans Coney Island in a fiery discourse. A church warden snaps his fingers in irony, later joking that the spot recalls where he left his umbrella. The exchange ends with amused chuckles in Brooklyn Cit.
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Brooklyn
Coney Island
None for Him What Name Jason Howlet
A quirky exchange touches on a rumor of postal letters sending enough money to every person to cover 23 each. Israel Fubbleton mentions a recent read about post office letters and shares his skepticism and curiosity about a share.
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Israel Fubbleton
Texas youths gain more West Point chances under army bill
The pending army bill increases cadet appointments from one per congressman to two per district, creating 1 332 cadets at West Point. It details allocations for districts, territories, Porto Rico, and nationwide slots, with age rules and reservists from the National Guard and regular army.
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Washington, D.C
Texas
Congress
West Point
Military Academy
District of Columbia
Porto Rico
United States
Regular Army
National Guard
Army
War Department
Philippine Islands
Senate
All Over the Country
A fragmented excerpt shows a cartoonish exchange about American legislatures, noting Americans’ reactions to adjournments and a curious reference to legislative sessions.
See the kids going to war with pop guns satire
A remark contrasts children’s playful mock warfare with adults attempting the same, noting it becomes tragic when grown men imitate conflict. The line frames commentary on seriousness, innocence, and violence.
All men are born free and equal
A short reflective line asserts universal freedom and equality with a note that people may show superiority at times.
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S“Alson
Texas Militia
Noah Webster
First Brigade
Old Villa
Collins Gardens School
Jason Howlet
Training Academy
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