Champ Clark Attacks Bryan Over Convention Row
The Honorable Champ Clark, speaker of the House and presidential candidate, criticizes Secretary of State Bryan for accepting government pay while considering a lecture career. Clark declined an invitation to address the Upper Mississippi River Association, citing no adjournment. He hints at future clashes if both men remain active.
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Champ Clark
House of Representatives
Bryan
Baltimore
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Clark
Mr. Bryan
The
Upper Mississippi River Association
Barring Out Diaz in Mexican Election Doubt Warns of Fairness
The piece notes Huerta imprisons deputies and warns Diaz not to land in Mexico. Diaz, a presidential candidate, faces an unfair process as Huerta suppresses dissent and has allegedly caused the disappearance of several senators. The doubt over a free election remains.
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Wilson
Mexico
Huerta
Mexican Chamber of Deputies
Felix Diaz
Diaz
Churchill urges naval holiday among great powers
The former British leader urges Germany and England to pause naval construction for one year with possible broader participation by Austria, Italy, France, and others. If accepted, current ship plans would be halted for twelve months, saving taxes and easing budgets, though opposition from armament firms is expected.
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Winston Churchill
Admiralty
Manchester
Churchill
Germany
England
Austria
Italy
Triple Alliance
France
Europe
United States
Japan
Bryan
Mr. Churchill
Diaz Should Stay Abroad to Avoid Huerta Backing
The analysis argues Felix Diaz risks a fatal fate if he allies with Huerta and cautions against a rigged Mexico election. It notes Diaz’s lack of real poll strength and suggests his best path is exile unless he seeks forceful confrontation, while praising President Wilson for keeping the United States out of Huerta’s scheme.
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Felix Diaz
Mexico
Huerta
Wilson
Hawthorne Silent Prisoner Reenters Public Life
Julian Hawthorne, son of the famous author, completes seven months of a one year sentence at Atlanta Federal Prison for involvement in a mining scam. Under the alias No. 4435 he was hidden from public notoriety until his release begins to rejoin his family and resume his literary career.
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Mr. Hawthorne
Hawthorne
Julian Hawthorne
Atlanta
Is There a Ginner's Trust in Texas
The Waco Seml Weekly Tribune notes Attorney General Looney pursues a Texas ginners trust with a court case in Paris. It promises to reveal the alleged trust’s modus operandi once the trial proceeds, and questions who bears the cost whether farmers or cotton oil mills. The editorial mocks ginners as shrewd operators who levy tribute while praising the oil mill man’s resolve.
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Texas
Looney
Paris
Weekly Tribune
Canal Economy as Panama Canal Nears Completion
The Panama Canal, a model of public work efficiency, was originally estimated at 875 million dollars but only 314,370,977 has been spent to date. About 10 million dollars from material sales and rentals may be subtracted from costs. The project is expected to finish within the estimate, with directors praised for frugality and avoidance of graft.
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Panama Canal
Boston Globe
Canadians View of Americans Reveals Narrow Perspective
The Utica Observer quotes a Canadian-American in the New York Times saying Canadians generalize about Americans as vulgar, ungrammatical, and uncouth. Jealous of U S wealth, they may judge wrongly from Yankee stereotypes in drama and graft stories, illustrating the danger of partial knowledge.
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United States
New York Times
Utica Observer
Mayor Wooldridge Calls For Texas Mayors Convention
Austin Mayor Wooldridge urges a convention of mayors from cities over 6000 population to form an association of city officials. He argues cooperative action will address escalating municipal problems and promote honesty and efficiency in Texas government.
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Wooldridge
Austin
Texas
Palestine
Huerta Suppresses Mexico Congress Amid Alleged Demagoguery
The Toledo Blade cites that President Huerta broke up the Mexican congress by arresting most members, described as seething with intrigue and demagogic dirt. The action is portrayed as timely, avoiding a worse public reaction.
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Mexico
Congress
Huerta
City of
Sanitary Corps
Toledo Blade
Two Small Blue Eyes Reunite at Dinning Encounter
Janet Braithwaite confronts her past lover Gilbert Jefferson at a dinner, recalling their Soho restaurant days and a seaside voyage. The reunion hints at past affairs, present marriage, and hidden truths as old feelings surface during formal chatter.
Tunic design by Paul Potret features fur trim and sheer fabrics
The couture description highlights a tunic by Paul Potret with aescene stand out lines and chen sized trim. A double tunic of Chinese silk matches a kimono cut blouse while a transparent pleated chiffon petticoat complements the ensemble.
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Paul Potret
Return of Jack Jefferson Tests Janet Braithwaite
Janet Braithwaite faces a moral dilemma as Jack Jefferson returns after ten years. She contemplates risk and temptation, driven by longing and memories, while social pressures and a host’s taunting remarks press in. She resolves not to attend Beattie Ellis's party.
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Janet
Gilbert Jefferson
Netta Symonds
Netta
Jack Jefferson
Soho
St. Trelog Bay
Madame
Beattie Ellis
Beattie
Ellis
Mrs. Braithwaite
Ike Denis Braithwaite
Janet Braithwaite
St. Trelo’s
Mr. Jefferson
Letters To The Light Signatures Required for Publications
The Light notes that letters intended for publication must be signed by the writer. Names will not be published unless requested. Anonymous letters, whether typewritten or stamped, will be considered. Publication does not imply publisher endorsement of the letter’s views.
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The
Light
Tobin Hill tripper cars praised then criticized in reader letters
Readers describe Tobin Hill tram service as once best in the city and now mismanaged with leaky dinky cars and irregular ten to twelve minute gaps. A correspondent defends Mayor Brown and Harris while urging renewal of proper city control over school fund contracts.
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Tobin Hill
A. Straphanger
Librarian Chief Ousted Over Mona Lisa Theft
M Jean Homolle, head of the Bibliotheque Nationale and former head of national museums including the Louvre, was dismissed after Da Vinci's Mona Lisa vanished. A Paris native aged 65, Homolle is a Legion of Honor member. the institution houses four million books and vast holdings.
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M. Jean Homolle
Bibliotheque Nationale
Paris
National Museums of France
Louvre
Institute
Chile Manufactures Pan Countries Workforce Total
Chile reports 5722 manufacturing establishments employing an aggregate of 74 618 persons.
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Chile
Dr. De Luxe at Grand Opera House Delights Audiences
Review notes a mixed ballet of humor and flaws in Dr. De Luxe a musical comedy at Grand Opera House. Oscar Figman leads riotous nonsense with Dr De Paw and Dr Mellville amid vaudeville style solos. Repeats tonight.
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Dr. de Luxe
Grand Opera House
Oscar Figman
de Luxe
Causes of Mine Disasters From Harper's Weekly
The article explains mine disasters arise from earth movement and internal rock pressure dating to earth formation. It notes ground sinking and vault droop, with coal mine compression softening coal and releasing gas, prompting engineers to allow delay or give in supports, and gas explosions from pressure and new channels.
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Harper’s Weekly
Houston's new charter and direct legislation debate
The Houston Post argues direct legislation by the people may prove unwise after a low turnout in the charter amendment vote. It notes 20 percent of qualified voters participated in the charter election versus 8000 who braved rain to elect representatives, questioning which method yields wiser city laws.
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The
Houston Post
Houston
Board of Representatives
London Gasoline Shortage Prompts Pipe Proposal
Due to fogs hindering ships delivering fuel, experts expect a Thames mouth to city pipeline. The plan aims to secure gasoline supply during foggy periods and prevent shortages in London.
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London
Thames
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