Strict Neutrality and Mexican Recognition Debate
The piece argues the U S has not recognized Huerta and that treating Constitutionalists like Huertistas does not equal recognition. It compares to Britain after the Civil War and warns that backing Huerta risks damages claims, while backing the Constitutionalists could yield eventual recognition and better citizen claims. It notes the Constitutionalists’ justice toward Americans and the strategic benefit of supporting their eventual victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mexico
Huerta
Great Britain
Confederate States
Renting Meters Plan Promises Lower Fees for Water Meters
Alderman Lambert proposes paying for water meters by consumers with a monthly reduction from twenty five to twenty cents and ownership transfer over time. He argues meters are company assets used to monitor usage, not consumer property, and criticizes public acceptance of meter charges as an imposition. The piece also discusses the commission-manager form of city government as a more businesslike model reducing political corruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Lambert
Board of Commissioners
Germany
Atlantic
America
Neutral stance keeps U S in strict neutrality now
The passage argues a U S victory would not help citizens and that newspapers erred in claiming recognition of the Constitutionalists. It states the United States remains in strict neutrality now and that future events will reveal where it goes from here.
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United States
Commission Manager Idea Originates in Sumpter South Carolina
The article traces the commission manager form of city government to Sumpter South Carolina noting Dayton Ohio adopted it after Galveston’s flood. The plan improves on the pure commission system by restructuring parts and electing a board of commissioners of varying size.
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Galveston
Sumpter
S. C
Dayton
Ohio
South Carolina
The Cowboy's Mittens
A Western stage show features rich miners and cowpunchers trying to put on gloves with thumbs on the wrong hands. The crowd roars at the gag, while the columnist notes real cowboys wear gloves for use, not show, and explains rope handling explains the grip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande
Canada Line
Denver Field
Lectures Stir Debate Over Acting Governor's Duties
The piece notes the lieutenant governor acting as governor will deliver lecture dates while governor Colquitt and Mr. Mayes are away in Panama. It predicts anti Bryan critics will roast the acting governor for lecture obligations, with criticism deemed likely and harsh.
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Colquitt
Panama
Mayes
Temple Telegram
New Haven Road Wrecks Stir Public Outcry
The Philadelphia Bulletin notes a fatal New Haven road wreck every other month for 27 months. It blames officials for neglected signals and questions what measures Mr Eliott or the Interstate Commerce Commission will take.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Mr. Eliott
Interstate Commerce Commiss
Philadelphia
Buletin
Lane and White in Texas political dispute
The Fort Worth Record reports W P Lane seeking governor and Charles White as comptroller candidate. White announces run, Lane calls for resignation, and the piece questions political fairness with a classic adage about sauce for the gander.
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W. P. Lane
Fort Governor
Charles White
Comptroller’s Department
White
Lane
Fort Worth
How to Help the Farmer by Using Farm By-Products
The Kansas City session of the American Bankers Association committee on agriculture urges farmers to boost efficiency in using farm by-products rather than merely increasing crop yields. It argues that waste on average American farms and poor by-product utilization drive hardship for farmers and that cheaper outputs can improve farm finances through better city accounts.
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Committee On Agriculture
The
Ameriican Bankers’ Association
Kansas City
Galveston Tribune
Prose of Provençal Revolt and Napoleonic Hint in Antibes
An Antibes tale recalls fear during Paris massacres with a royalist mayor and a calm Jean Poitou averting mob violence. Lolette, beloved by Poitou, is seized by Carron but saved when Jean defeats him. a young Napoleon Bona parte appears as the valiant lieutenant. Also notes on pigeon post between Hobart and Moatsuyker island and Charlottenburg’s widow population.
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Provence
Antibes
France
Jean Poitou
Lolette Sinon
Paris
Antibe
Lolette
Jean
Carron
Bonaparte
Napoleon Bonaparte
Hobart
Tasmania
Moatsuyker Island
Plaid Trimming Adds Style to Little Girl Frock
A plum colored serge dress for a young girl features plaid trimming in silk or wool. A wide Oriental sash enhances the look, with machine embroidered linen on the collar and cuffs and a plaid bow at the throat.
Sliding boat design claims shallow water travel
Captain George Simon of the French navy demonstrated a sliding boat designed for shallow rivers in Central and South America. He arrived in New York on the Lorraine and says the hydroplane-inspired craft draws 18 inches of water at low speed and can reach about 32 knots at best.
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New York Herald
Central
South America
New York
George Simon
Simon
Child Talk Reveals Shifting Youthful Speech Patterns
An observed dialogue between two five year olds shows Violet boasting of being brighter, while her friend counters with a sharp reply, revealing early modern conversational savvy and a matter of pride about knowledge. The exchange underscores evolving speaking styles among children.
Civilization and Noise From Fort Worth Record
An essay argues civilization creates noise far exceeding primeval sounds. It contrasts locomotives trains autos riveters and building activity with nature, noting noise reflects human progress and aids spread of light and sweetness globally.
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Fort Worth
Niagara
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Tess
the Light's Daily Story
Berlin
Charlottenburg
Ite
Josie
Canney Island
Har
Violet
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