Death of Dominguez Sparks Mexico Policy Shift
The death of Senator Dominguez after denouncing Huerta is hailed as a brave act that shifted Mexican politics. His sacrifice spurred Senate investigations, prompted Huerta to seize power, and helped trigger U.S. involvement and a march toward normal conditions in Mexico.
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Dominguez
Mexican Chamber of Deputies
Huerta
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Madero
Suarez
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Chamber of Deputies
United States
Europe
Defining temperance and the W C T U
The mayor of New York City was praised and criticized for his tempered view on abstinence. The W C T U delegate offered a provocative definition, while critics argued the group should be called the Woman's Christian Total Abstinence Union.
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Kline
New York City
Woman's Christian Temperance Union Convention
New York
Woman’s Christian Total Abstinence Union
Mexico Faces Crisis Sparked by Dominguez Death
The text argues Mexico must fix its governance to avoid an inevitable crisis. the heroic speech and death of Dominguez are highlighted as a defining act. It honors his life with national colors and faith in a brighter dawn.
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Mexico
Dominguez
Troubles of the Autoist in El Paso Traffic Plan
The El Paso city council considers strict curb time limits for cars plus towing of violators to a pound. The plan aims to curb auto use in business districts, raises enforcement and cost concerns, and contrasts with horsedrawn vehicles allowed curb time.
El Paso Seeks Reasonable Car Use Limits
The article argues new regulations would raise costs and reduce convenience for business drivers. It suggests curbside parking may require garages or chauffeurs, and a storage shed could help but add expenses. It notes El Paso seems ready to set reasonable limits on opulence and car use.
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el Paso
Queen Mary’s Knitting Habit Explained as Awkwardness Relief
A widely circulated tale about Queen Mary knitting during carriage rides has sparked debate about her motives. The London Mail counters the story, saying the queen never learned what to do with her hands and that knitting is simply a relief for awkwardness.
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Queen Mary
Bridge
Maryena
United Kingdom
London Mail
Mary
Mathewson-Plank Rule Promoted by Fort Worth Star Telegram
The New York Commercial praises Mathewson and Plank and urges youths to follow a rule of wholesome living. It emphasizes clean living, hard daytime work, ample sleep, drinking water, avoiding alcohol, and reading quality books to build mind and body.
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New York
Mathewson and
Plank
Mathewson-Plank
Fort Worth
Sex Hygiene Lectures Warn Boys of Youth Perils
A Chicago physician told 700 high school boys that statistics show one in ten may not reach maturity and two in ten become moral wrecks. He argued sex hygiene can reduce waste, but noted knowledge alone won’t help youths without strong will power and character to resist harmful desires.
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Chicago
Galveston Tribune
Gates Death a Blow to Port Arthur Community
The Beaumont Enterprise reports the sudden death of Charlie Gates, a vibrant force in Southeast Texas. His energy and fortune, guided by a notable father, promised a bright future tied to Port Arthur and the region. The loss is deeply felt by residents, though the city’s progress is not deemed to falter.
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Charlie Gates
Texas
Port Arthur
Gates
Ceneral
Young Gates
Beaumont Enterprise
House is Influential in New York Politics
The Washington Star staff writer identifies E. M. House of Austin as key behind the guns in Tamany Hall battles. He credits House for Woodrow Wilson’s win and predicts he will help elect his chosen mayoral candidate, Mr. Mitchell, in New York.
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House
New York
Washington Star
E. M. House
Tammany Hall
Austin
Woodrow Wilson
Mitchell
Wedding Robbery Foiled by Constable in dummy plot
Constable John Smith guards a loot of wedding presents at Masson Place. A staged distraction and a dummy figure are exposed as Sir Aldrid Masson and villagers recover the stolen gifts and arrest the hoaxsters. The chief constable commends Smith despite his alarm.
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Masson Place
Aldrid Masson
Albrid
John Smith
Mary
Baronet
Marklet
Sir Aldrid
Sir Albrid
John
Aldrid
France Presses US Help as Rights in Mexico Rise
The Dallas News notes France asked the United States to rescue some of its citizens in Mexico due to no warship in Mexican waters. The piece contrasts France’s stance with Britain and argues for U.S. insistence on paramount rights in the western hemisphere under the Monroe Doctrine.
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Dallas
France
United States
Mexico
Mexican
Great Britain
Washington
Republic
Western Hemisphere
Flood control proposal in San Antonio river bed voiced
Ex-city engineer John D. Rullmann urges widening the river bed from Romana to Houston streets removing high places in the bed and lowering the river to prevent floods on Fannin St St Mary's and College streets. He argues the plan costs little compared with canals or dams and requires only a survey and maps by the city engineer. The second letter criticizes Tobin Hill car service and compares it unfavorably to the Sap Depot line where regular trippers are scarce and rush hour cars fail to arrive, prompting residents to walk to town.
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Commerce
Market
Dolorosa
Bowen's Island
Medina
Bandera
San Antonio
Fannin
St. Mary’s
Olmos
Salado Creek
Salado
Olmos Creek
St. Mary’s Street
Houston Street
St. Mary's Street
Romana Street
Navarro Street
Fannin Street
St. Mary's
College Streets
John DP
Rullmann
Tobin Hill
Sap
Sap Head
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