Aigrette Row Sparks Theatre Rights Crusade Abroad
The piece notes a growing England to United States movement demanding theatergoer rights, including unobstructed views and removal of hats with aigrettes. It predicts San Antonio may follow, then shifts to U S Mexico policy, citing President Madero, Diaz, and Reyes in a legal course with Diaz’s fate seen as likely to be decided by courts.
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England
Atlantic Ocean
United States
San Antonio
London
Europe
Madero
Diaz
Reyes
Mexico
General Reyes
Mexican Republic
Felix Diaz
Felix Diaz Still in Prison at Vera Cruz Castle
Reports of Diaz escaping from Vera Cruz were false and General Diaz remains confined in San Juan de Ulua fortress. Authorities anticipate the typical end for rebels and note strong pressure from supporters urging execution while others advocate mercy.
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Felix Diaz
Madero
Vera Cruz
General Diaz
San Juan de Ulua
Diaz
An Unreasonable Act by City Council on Appointments
The San Antonio city council voted to strip the mayor of power to appoint a city employee without council confirmation. The piece argues the move appears political, risks commissions reform, and questions the council’s haste and prearranged actions including a city attorney opinion. It notes Mayor Jones supports a rapid move to a commission form of government and defends the mayor’s prudent appointments.
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Jones
Health Department
City Hall
San Antonio
Ryan
City council faces veto over passed measure
The speaker argues the mayor should veto the council’s action and warns that if the council repeats its vote the rule will stand over the veto. The speaker holds the council responsible for lapses in city affairs and praises Mayor Jones as an excellent official who kept election promises and deserves better treatment.
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Jones
Man jailed for working too hard on home projects
A Chicago judge sentenced Joseph Girsch to stay home and avoid work as he overindulged in labor. He has since defied the order only by busying himself with stovewood, sanding, plumbing, and minor home improvements, sparking a race between obedience and activity.
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Joseph Girsch
Chicago
Girsch
Joseph
Plants in ancient tombs echo modern Nile flora
The National Museum of Egyptian Antiquities near Cairo houses a botanical collection from tombs showing plants that still grow along the Nile. Fragments from eras as early as 1000 B C reveal preserved flowers, fruits, and garlands such as celery found on mummies, matching today’s flora.
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Egypt
Cairo
National Museum of Egyptian Antiquities
Mariette Bey
Nile
Moses
Joseph
Abraham
Sarah
Solomon
Jerusalem
London Mail
Young attorney’s misstep in hearing a first case
A Boston Record anecdote describes a novice lawyer asking a witness to produce an “oral contract” he had just learned about. The courtroom erupted in laughter as the judge and crowd realized the error, and the young man joined the amusement once his mistake was clear.
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Superior Civil Court
Boston Record
Synthetic milk rumor from Germany sparks cost concerns
From Germany, home of syn thetic products, rumors spread of synthetic milk made mostly from soya beans sold at six cents a quart. It is touted as nutritious and long lasting, but experts warn it may not yet be a true possibility. The idea could alter the discussion of high living costs and the public debate over artificial foods.
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Germany
All Things
Kansas City Star
The Light's Daily Story Promises and a Lake Promise
May and Harry dispute a promise then plan a moonlit boat ride by the lake. Harry chafes at faithless excuses while May demands a final commitment. A trek to the lake ends with May tending a wounded Harry and making a new vow.
The Ubiquitous Sea Lion
An editor fabricates a sea lion tale to fill Monday copy. Reporters across nations chase the hoax, spurring widespread sightings and a dramatic spread before a cruel twist ends with a fake confirmation and a killed sea lion.
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Berghand
Southampton
North Sea
Lake Superior
The Spring Maid At Theaters Opens With Grandeur
The Spring Maid showcases Mizzi Hajos with a rich operetta set in Carlsbad. Prince Nepomuk and Princess Bozena appear amid lush scenery and comic turns by Charles McNaughton. Jacqueline Brunay shines as Annamirl in a scenic, musical production.
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Princess
Bozena
Mizzi Hajos
Prince Nepomuk
Jack Raffael
Prince Aledar
Cecil Ryan Annamirl
Jacqueline Brunay
Carlsbad
Baron Rudi
Louis Miller Roland
Chas, McNaughton
Uraula
Col. Bone
Joe Challe
Lomax
Earl Craddock
Skinner
al Williams
Mizzi Hajes
Charles McNaughton
Annamirl
Prince Aladar
Roland
Princess Bozena
Park for the Insane at Vanves Near Paris Realizes Falret Dream
Frederick Peterson lauds the Maison de Falret in Vanves as a model for humane mental health care. The estate covers over 60 acres near Paris with two parks, twenty seven bungalows, and gardens, emphasizing isolation, outdoor life, and treatment away from the city’s bustle.
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Voisin and
Falret
Paris
Maison de Falret
Vanves
Frederick Peterson
New York State Commission
Ancient Relic Unearthed On Bowling Green Farm
A rock relic on John H. Wailer’s Bowling Green farm in Missouri resembles a large animal. Excavation reveals a twelve foot long gray stone statue with a prominent spine, head, neck and body preserved. The piece, with white metallic lustre particles, is thought to be petrified din otherium.
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John H. Wailer
Bowling Green
Macon
President elect Wilson Faces Pressure on Allies
The Detroit Free Press notes that President elect Wilson finds it tough to please more than one or two people at a time, highlighting the challenge of balancing diverse political expectations.
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Wilson
Detroit Free Press
Princess Bozena and Prince Aladar in Forest Proposal
In a forest scene waters run high as Princess Bozena reveals her identity to Prince Aladar. He has learned his lesson and she agrees to consider his proposal when the spring runs dry. Meanwhile the prince’s ally seeks funds by hiring a plumber to halt the flow.
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Bozena
Aladar
Long Distance Romance Ends With A Bargain On Bill
A traveling man and his wife stay in Gunter and San Antonio. She phones Dallas showing loneliness and high charges. The operator agrees to delay charges, and it is said Mr Smith will call his wife in the future to avoid embarrassment.
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Gunter
Say Smith
Smith
San Antonio
Dallas
Cupid
Hubby
Feature on death of vice presidents and presidents in office
The Utica Observer piece recounts vice presidents who died before or during office, listing Hendricks, Hobart, Wilson, King, Gerry, Tompkins, and Clinton, and notes five presidents died in office and seven vice presidents overall, including James Sherman. The Chicago Examiner aside mentions a witty line about a new maid and scratched doors.
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Thomas A. Hendricks
Grover Cleveland
William McKinley
Gary A. Hobart
New Jersey
General Grant
Henry Wilson
Massachusetts
Utica
Franklin Pierce
Scott
South
William R King
King
Elbridge Gerry
Daniel D. Tompkins
George Clinton
New York
Thomas Jefferson
Aaron Burr
James S. Sherman
Utica Observer
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