Philippines Faces Momentous Question on Independence Bill
Editorial warns that Philippine legislature must reject or modify the Hare-Hawes-Cutting bill to avoid forced plebiscite for autonomy or complete separation within years. It argues current law already allows progress toward autonomy and urges Roosevelt to honor the U.S. trust and treat Filipino aspirations fairly.
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Russia
Japan
Manchuria
Manila
Philippines
United States
Congress
Far East
Tnited
Roosevelt
Debt Cancellation Revisited and Critique of Debtors
A sharp protest against debtors seeking cancellation or extended terms. The author denounces nonpayment excuses, urging creditors to avoid extensions and to resist attempts to repudiate obligations. The piece condemns the intent to cancel debt and underscores a demand for responsible repayment amid global economic tensions.
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Mike
United States
Philadelphian city life and reminiscences in prose
A rambling Philadelphia reflective piece blends nostalgia for Liberty Bell and Whitman with vivid street scenes. It mentions Fairmont, Eighth Street, old hotels, a second hand shop, hospital facade quotes, and bustling but nocturnal streets. The tone evokes local pride and urban memory amid chaotic imagery.
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Philadelphia
Mike
Almont New
Willem Penneb
Caprica
Chicago
New York
Vendig
Silhouette
Georgi Mi. Cohan
Reymond Hitchcver
Monémary and
Stone
Tew Dorkstadter
Birthplace of oatmeal and city tales in Camden streets
Fragmented diary style reminiscence recounts a Camden journey with locals and strangers, referencing Poe, Brandywine, and the Brick Horse on Brandywine while noting the author’s narrow escape from a police gag and the desire for simpler times amid a chaotic, motorized ride. The piece blends literary allusions with drifting scenes from a suburban landscape and road trip memories.
Listen World! By Elsie Robinson
A reflective opinion piece by Elsie Robinson argues that youth face harsh judgment but retain self belief. The author recalls her own teenage faults and the eventual personal growth leading to success, urging patience and support for disheartened youths. She notes the shared struggle and hope in young people and concludes with a nod to resilience.
Marry Go Round by Helen Rowland
A witty essay on romance and gender norms from Helen Rowland. It satirizes men's hunger for novelty and women's need for emotional support, noting how affection shifts in marriage. The piece reflects dated views on love, gender roles, and social expectations in relationships.
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Helen Rowland
Dogs Heal and Hearts Lead in Ellen Prince Speyer Clinic
Edwin C. Hill recalls the Ellen Prince Speyer hospital for animals in Manhattan where 13,000 animals are treated yearly. Mrs George Bethune Adams runs the five story facility with wards, operating theater, and adoption row. The piece highlights dogs thought to possess intelligence, the dog show culture, and notable canine stories from presidents to WWI service dogs like Rags of the First Division, honored at Hamilton Park and preserved in British archives.
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Ellen Prince Speyer Hospital
Manhattan
George Beth- Une Adams
Rompete
Hamilton
Brooklyn
Rags
Mastar
Hero
E. F
Raymond W. Harnenverel
Dvvision
Ruge
Danever
Rue Pigalle
Paris
Donovan
Hays
Firat
Grover Whalen
Prince of Wales
Governor’s Island
Wic Britis H Remy
Pershing
Port
Ain
Smallpox Vaccination by Royal Health Authority
Royal . Copeland M D outlines history of smallpox and Jenner’s cowpox discovery. Vaccination prevents disease, reduces deaths, and is advised for infants, school entry, and every seven years. Warns of outbreaks if vaccination is neglected, notes protection around seven years.
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ROYAL
Copeland
Edward Jeener
Jenner
Dener
Vic
Emmates
Wah
King Yow
Ten and Twenty Years Ago in The San Antonio Light
A retro column recalls the Kika lodge appointing Prof B A Rogers to direct the Filles band and succeeding Otto Zoeller after four years. It notes three candidates for Macdone postmaster taking civil service exams, and historical items on the Vanderbilt Cup auto race plans in San Antonio with cost and tech hints from city meetings.
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B.A. Rogers
Otto Zoeller
Macdone
Civil Service
August Vogt
Emma Wilcox
Misa Brase Shelton
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William K. Vanderbilt Jr
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