Court Punishes City Officials in San Antonio Case
Judge Chambliss condemns the City of San Antonio suit against West Texas Bank & Trust Company and State Banking Commissioner Patterson. The decision casts the case as an outrage against depositors with hardship to voters. Names Ray Lambert James F. Garland Clinton H. Kearny and Clinton G. Brown are cited as instigators.
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Chambliss
San Antonio
West Texas Bank & Trust Company
Patterson
Ray Lambert
James F. Garland
Clinton H. Kearny
Clinton G. Brown
Verdun Battle See-saw over Dead Man's Hill gains
German forces claim trench gains on Dead Man's Hill and Hill 304 with the French confirming one trench. Analysts note the rises barrel toward the main Verdun defense line at Charny Ridge and warn the crest remains to be seized for a decisive victory.
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Dead Man’s Hill
Verdun
Dead Man’s Ill
Mettse
Charny Ridge
Verun
Congress and Daniels clash over future naval policy
The piece argues Congress wants many battle cruisers while Secretary Daniels favors fewer and two dreadnoughts. It asserts the US needs both, citing Britain’s sea power in World War I and warning that a strong navy is essential for protecting the United States coast and deterring invasion.
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Congress
Secretary of the Navy
Great Britain
Daniels
United States
Europe
Germany
John O’groats
England
Canada
Verdun Battle Forecast as War of Manpower Rises
The report notes Germany has pressed 1916 and 1917 conscripts to Verdun, signaling reserve use as the war drags on. French mobilization of 1916 troops may follow, and the outcome hinges on losses versus gains. a decisive Verdun outcome could determine the war, though weeks may pass before a final result is known.
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Verdun
Germany
Guardsmen Stand Ready Across Border Frontier
Texas New Mexico and Arizona National Guardsmen faced criticism from eastern papers but answered the call without complaint. They left work and homes to prepare to defend the border, doing their duty to the best of their ability under existing conditions.
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National Guardsmen
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
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Texans Stand High In Patriotism For National Guard
The piece argues that Texas guardsmen show strong patriotism and self sacrifice, matching other states in efficiency. It notes federal plans to equip train and organize the guard under a new army reorganization bill, marking a shift toward greater state and federal cooperation and ending the era of the tin soldier.
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National Guard
Texas
Guard
Senate
House
Love and Politics Clash Sparks in Rivalry
A heated clash unfolds as romance intersects with political rivalry, stirring tensions and public scrutiny amid a charged social scene.
Governor Ferguson Seen As Man Of Fighting Scotch Stock
A brief item notes Governor James E. Ferguson is described as a man of fighting Scotch stock, using a colorful turn of phrase to emphasize his bold, combative nature.
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James E. Ferguson
Health Service Declares War On Neutrality And War
The Public Health Service argues neutrality is impossible amid war, warning that armed conflict is the worst disease and that a nation failing to guard against it harms its own health.
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United States Public Health Service
Austin man announces bid for Congress with kinfolk emphasis
An Austin man announces his Congressional candidacy tying his campaign to many relatives. The strategy suggests he could shift blame to kin if defeated and credit himself for actions if elected, presenting a new form of preparedness.
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Congress
Austin
Boston's liberality in mayor Curley photos
The piece notes Boston's Common Council approved 1040 dollars for photographs of Mayor Curley, praising municipal beauty and public service with the funds. It is presented as an example of lavish civic generosity.
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Boston
Curley
Los Angeles Times
Defense fears prompt border service orders
The St. Paul Dispatch warns that the regular army is too small to police the southern border and protect families from raids. It argues that coast artillery should be ordered into border service, even if the move provokes indignation and shows national defenselessness.
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Coast Artillery
St. Paul
Hard Work Counts Says Cleburne Enterprise
The piece argues success comes only from hard work and capability, stating successful men are not lazy and that nature rewards the capable with wealth while removing responsibility from the incompetent. It frames wealth as a test of ability and discipline.
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Earth
Cleburne
Militarism Debate Shaped by Democratic Values
Kansas City Star argues militarism cannot take hold in a democracy with civil law. It asserts that even a modest rise in the regular army does not imply militarism and that a free people must control its defense with civilian oversight.
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Kansas City Star
Women After the War Fallacy on Postwar Capabilities
The New York Evening Post argues that wartime feats by women and English workers do not indicate peacetime potential. It warns against assuming universal progress from war, noting women with children and nurses endure hardship now but demand justification in normal economic times.
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Europe
New York Evening Post
Bandits in Mexico threaten Carranza regime
The Dallas News argues banditry, not insurrection, destabilizes Mexico under General Carranza. It urges increased U S aid to pursue bandits, criticizes lax pursuit of Mexican plotters in the United States, and warns that peace may depend on action by detectives over soldiers.
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Carranza
Mexico
United States
San Antonio
el Paso
Secret Service
Dallas News
Buttons Buckles And Anklets In Summer Shoes
The article highlights button effects on low summer shoes as a chic alternative to lace styles. It describes black patent leather footwear trimmed with white kid piping, a cut-out instep design, and two buckles with an anklet fastened by two buttons.
Texas Forces As A Unit
General Funston endorses keeping the Texas National Guard in a brigade under General John A. Hulen. He notes commanding 4000 men is uncommon and argues brigade-level training suits future large force moves. He warns real war would involve armies in the millions, not regiments, and praises Hulen’s fitness to command Texas troops.
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Houston
Funston
Texas National Guard
John A. Hulen
Europe
Hulen
Texas Brigade
Texas
Surgeon Uses Phonograph Music to Aid Anesthesia
A Pennsylvania surgeon plays a phonograph during operations to calm nerves. Patients hear music while anesthetic takes effect and again as they regain consciousness, aiming to reduce distress during surgery.
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Pennsylvania
Disgusted Tax Payer Reads City Court Debate
A reader signs a harsh letter to The Light criticizing City Attorney Gillette and Mayor Brown over the West Texas Bank deposit lawsuit. The writer accuses officials of using the case to mislead taxpayers and defend bond companies while funds remain tied up.
Boy’s Fraction Preference Sparks Class Ringing Laughs
A school inspector tests a student on fractions by asking whether one sixth or one seventh of an orange is better. The boy chooses one seventh, explains he dislikes oranges, and the inspector notes the counterintuitive reasoning but still praises the choice.
Odays Daintiest Dish J 0 Cookery A Noble Smack
The article describes making meringues by boiling a sugar syrup, whipping egg whites with salt, folding in the syrup, piping onto buttered paper, baking to a pale color, and serving with whipped cream. It notes the mixture can be colored and stored well in a dry box.
Sleepy Time Tales for Roy and His Toys
A mother plans a birthday photo with Roy and his toys including a white duck a woolly lamb a brown teddy bear and a rocking horse When Roy asks for the kitten pussy to join the shot the cat causes delays until she finally sits on Roy's shoulder and purrs The family laughs and agrees a new photo may be needed to capture Roy in focus
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