United States Should Not Seek Mexico Annexation Says Wilson Policy
President Wilson argues the United States seeks no territorial gain in Mexico and aims to restore peace so Mexicans can establish constitutional government. He warns against aggressive advocates who promote conquest and statehood for Mexican lands, highlighting risks of upheaval, population differences, and constant military oversight.
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United States
Mexico
Philippine Islands
West Indies
Chicago Street Traffic Dangers Prompt Alarm in 1913
The statement notes that more than three times the proportion of the city population was killed in Chicago street traffic in 1913 than by all U S railways combined. It cites 136 people killed on Chicago streets by automobiles last year alone, highlighting the danger in a large busy city.
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Chicago
United States
Foreign opinion on Wilson Mexico policy judged weak by many
European papers acknowledge the president's good intentions but deem his Mexican policy weak and vacillating. Prominent American journals echo the criticism. The “watchful waiting” policy failed, yet Wilson's aim to avert costly war is praised as praiseworthy, preferring peace over aggravated hostilities.
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Wilson
Denial of Bryan retirement amid Mexico policy reports
Secretary Bryan denied plans to retire from the cabinet if war with Mexico occurred. Disagreements with other cabinet members on Mexican policy are possible, but the president and Bryan seem fully in accord, keeping Wilson as premier in office.
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Bryan
Mexico
Wilson
War Secretary urges youth marksmanship training in schools
Secretary of War Garrison urges national rifle practice schooling for youths as the United States relies on volunteers in war. A congressional bill proposes $100,000 to promote rifle practice in public schools, colleges, universities, and civilian rifle clubs, with compulsory marksmanship instruction advocated.
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Garrison
America
United States
Congress
New School of Agriculture Aims To Train Rural Molders
Near center Long Island, construction begins on the New York State School of Agriculture designed to teach both men and women country life skills. The farm will serve as a practical laboratory with students doing most work, while homemaking is taught to girls and women using full home facilities.
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Long Island
New York State School of Agriculture
Attitude of Central American nations toward US in war with Mexico
The writer notes that South and Central American countries may react with neutrality or sympathy to Mexico if war breaks out. Central American distrust of US assurances is highlighted, with locals criticizing perceived American aggrandizement and suggesting broader regional sympathy for Mexico.
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Central American
United States
Mexico
Central America
Mining Strikes Across States Highlight Labor Clash
Disturbances driven by trade unionism erupt in West Virginia Michigan and Colorado with violence and property damage. Union Mine Workers backs strikers while mine operators resist recognition, fueling bitter labor capital hostilities and inviting federal involvement in Colorado. Calls for conciliatory steps to avert costly disruption and restore order.
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West Virginia
Michigan
Colorado
United States Mine Workers of America
The Road to Enlightenment Kept Hopes Alive
Text fragment reflects optimism about progress in worker and employer relations as part of a broader enlightenment movement. It hints at hopeful reform while noting ongoing tensions and challenges in balancing wages and employer demands.
Rain floods force farmer to sow from a boat
A farmer spreads seed from a boat as water covers fields nationwide, a vivid sign of overwhelming rainfall. The scene underscores widespread agricultural disruption and the shifting labor conditions caused by persistent floods.
Public tryst sparks town gossip in band stand meeting
A prominent married man was seen Tuesday in the band stand talking with a woman. The exchange drew little public comment until observers learned the woman was his wife, turning the scene into a local talking point with a hint of scandal.
Man Reaches Bottom Finds Restful Satisfaction in Not Falling
A saying notes that reaching the bottom brings the calm certainty that further descent is impossible. It reflects on human assurance found in final limits and the peace of stability after effort.
Faddist Claims Digestion Benefit From Fietcherize
A quirky note cites a self described faddist advocating fietcherizing for digestion while noting auto fever is accounted for. The piece hints that auto devotees grow slovenly in dress and that a husband can balance expenses across four cars.
War and Junket Like A Fringe Investment Ride
A reflection contrasts war’s horror with distant travel and financial risk. It notes that financial ruin can lead to risky investments, and defines a maniac as someone pursuing a hobby at a speed beyond ordinary limits.
Advice Windmills of Nebraska
A concise line notes that much wisdom spent on counsel could power windmills across Nebraska, using a vivid metaphor for wasted effort.
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Nebraska
Praise as a Spur for Self, Not for Others
A short aphorism notes praise fuels the self rather than benefiting others, urging restraint in praising or inflating rivals. The line implies self-interest drives flattery and questions its value beyond personal gain.
Do It Now motto harms family life and leisure
A critique of the popular Do It Now maxim arguing it robs people of simple pleasures. The piece cites distracted husbands and busy wives missing reading, pets, and time with children, urging balance and delaying non urgent tasks to enjoy life today and tomorrow.
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Dad
Damaged Car and Minor Injuries From Railroad Mixup
A damaged motor car and bruised signal maintainer Zink of the east Kimball section followed a train-side incident near Dix last Thursday. A dog darted from the track, causing the collision at about 25 miles per hour. The car wrecked, Zink suffered painful but not serious injuries, and the dog escaped unharmed. Man, dog, and car were all thrown to the trackside.
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Zink
East Kimball
Dix
Kimball Observer
Unusual Dust Cloud Darkens City With Odd Soil Report
At 8pm Thursday a great dust cloud swept over the city, darkening the sky and producing a yellowish tint. Rain and hail carried dirt, coating surfaces in mud. Weather Observer Shilling notes soil unlike Nebraska norm, possibly from southern Kansas or Oklahoma, while business activity paused to witness the spectacle. Sidney reports unusually heavy rain as part of the storm system. Since the storm, .72 inch of rain has fallen, improving spring soil conditions.
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Kansas
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Sidney
North Platte Telegraph
The Psychology of Hypochondria and Doctorial Pitches
In plain terms a person fears illness, frets over imagined symptoms, and seeks a doctor who may diagnose a non existent disease. The physician’s harmless pill often cures the patient’s fear, a psychological side of medicine that can be worth the cost for reassurance. Lincoln News.
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Lincoln News
Booster editions bound for state publicity bureau files
The 204 booster papers from across Nebraska were bound in cloth by the publicity bureau of the Commercial club. They form three volumes for non foreign language editions and one or two volumes for foreign language editions. Each paper sent at least 1,000 copies outside Nebraska, with overall circulation around 583,000 and over 310,000 traveling beyond the state. Some papers mailed 10,000 to 15,000 copies out of state.
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Bureau of Publicity
The
Commercial Club
Bureau
Parrish
Publicity Bureau
Omaha
Nebraska
Omaha Bee
May 10 is Mothers Day observed statewide 1914 proclamation
Lincoln notes Governor Morehead proclaims May 10 as Mothers Day to honor living mothers and remember those gone before. The statement urges devotionals and suitable observances across the state, recalling childhood memories and sacrifices of mothers.
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Lincoln
Morehead
Ramon the Ucn announces bid for 27th District Senate
Ramon the Ucn declares candidacy for re election as State Senator from the 27th District subject to Republican primaries on August 18. B K Bushee Kimball Neb.
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B. K. Bushee
Kimball
Haiston seeks re election as Second District commissioner
Jerome B Haiston announces candidacy for re election as County Commissioner for the Second District. He declares the race will be decided by Republican voters at the primary on August 18, 1914.
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Jerome B Haiston
County Clerk Candidate Seeks Re election in Cheyenne County
A candidate declares renomination for County Clerk of Cheyenne County Nebraska under Republican voters in the August Primary, stating intent to seek re election subject to party decision.
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Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Baker Announces Candidacy for Nebraska State Senate 27th District
Jason W. Baker of Seneca Neb announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for State Senator from Nebraska’s 27th Senatorial District. He cites prior service in the 1913 legislative session and pledges to support progressive measures, fiscal restraint, and western Nebraska interests while aiming to ease state tax burdens. He previously represented the 71st district.
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Nebraska
Arthur, Banner
Cheyenne
Devel
Garden
Grant
Hooker
Kimball
Logan
Morrill
McPherson
Scottsbluff
Thomas
Blaine
Loup
Jason W. Baker
Seneca
Haiston Announces Candidacy for Second District Commissioner
Jerome B. Haiston announces his bid for renomination as commissioner for the second district. He cites a fine record as a man, citizen and public officer, praising his integrity, judgment, and faithfulness to duty as reasons he is a desirable member and better known and liked by the people.
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Second District
Haiston
Haiston Named Worthy Candidate For County Office
The paper endorses J. B. Haiston noting his private financial success and business judgment. His selection is presented as a credit to county finances and a fit for a top credit stance.
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J. B. Haiston
Henry T. Doran A Trusted County Clerk Candidate
Henry Doran has served the county for a quarter century and seeks reelection as county clerk. He belongs to a longstanding local family and is praised for a clean wholesome life, kindness, genial manners, and cheerful public service beyond duty hours. His courteous conduct makes county business pleasant and his office work orderly and reliable.
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Henry Doran
Four Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty Eight Join Federal Reserve Plan
Advices to the treasury department indicate 4 968 national banks have subscribed to the federal reserve banks in their districts. The total subscriptions of stock in reserve banks to date are 84 002 200 dollars.
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Treasury Department
Federal Reserve Banks
Senate Confirms Henry T. Clayton U S District Judge
The senate, without committee reference as customary, confirmed Representative Henry T. Clayton for the role of United States district judge for northern Alabama.
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Senate
Henry T. Clayton
United States
Alabama
Cuban editors duel with swords ends in chest wound
Dr. Carlos Garrido editor of La Prensa and Antonio Traizos editor of Tra Noche battled with swords in Vavana Traizos sustained a serious chest wound in the clash amid a public dispute between the papers.
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Carlos Garrido
la Prensa
Antonio Traizos
Tra Noche
Vavana Traizos
Philadelphia Bank Closure Shocks Market
Cramp, Mitchell & Co., bankers and brokers, failed and closed after declaring liabilities exceeding 3 million dollars. The Philadelphia Stock Exchange announced the collapse, sending ripples through the financial community and triggering investigations into the firm’s reserves and practices.
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Philadelphia Bank
Cramp, Mitchell & Co
Philadelphia Stock Exchange
Excellent Remedy For Stomach Trouble Ad
Excellent for stomach trouble Chamberlain s Tablets praised by Mrs G C Dunn Arnold Pa She suffered bilious attacks for a long time and found relief from the first dose After taking one bottle she felt like a different person For sale by all dealers Adve rtisement
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Chamberlain
Mre
G. C. Dunn
Arnold, Pa
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