Pastoriza Reelected Candidate Governs Houston Growth
The Item notes tax commissioner Pastoriza seeks re election in Houston praising his policy of reducing improvements assessed value to 25 percent and eliminating local license taxes. City boomed, population rose, land speculators oppose reforms while rest applaud freedom from oppressive state rules. The paper also discusses International Harvester Company and the bureau report on monopolistic practices.
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GPW
Pastoriza
Houston
Texas
Mobile
United States
Wilson to Call Democratic Committee to Plan 1916 Campaign
A Washington special reports the national Democratic committee will meet Wednesday to map the 1916 campaign. The McCombs chairmanship remains intact despite rumors of a rift with McAdoo, who will join Wilson's cabinet as secretary of the treasury. McCombs aims to show party unity and prepare for the next race amid Progressive activity and Republican convention plans.
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Woodrow Wilson
National Democratic Committee
Willam F. McCombs
Wilson
McCombs
William F. McAdoo
New York
the Treasury
McAdoo
National Committee
Congress
Mr. Wilson
Progressive Party
Republican Party
Tick eradication releases vast quarantine areas in south
Secretary Wilson orders release of 19490 square miles from cattle tick quarantine in southern states due to progress in eradication. Since 1906, total released nears 188000 square miles. Alabama and Mississippi counties included. Postmaster Hitchcock extends parcel post special delivery with 10 cent fee, amid growing uptake of parcel post system.
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Wilson
Menenne
South Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Gon County
Agre Miles
Hinds
A and Ee
Noxubee
Jet- Madison
Rankin
Chickasaw
Aztecs Counties
Hitchcock
Parcel Post
Railway Business in 1912 Profits Lag Behind Costs
Railways across the United States show rising traffic but insufficient gains in operating income for 1912. East and South regions report higher receipts per mile yet shrinking or negative income, while the West offsets losses with strong activity. The Bureau of Railway Economies notes these figures cover about ninety percent of U.S. mileage.
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United States
Railways of
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South
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East
The
Bureau of Railway Economies
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington in Four Years of Suffrage Theater
The piece describes ongoing suffrage conflict in Washington as both pro and anti groups plan extended headquarters and lobbying efforts. It notes anticipated battles, legislative action, and the potential impact on President Wilson with marches, petitions, and persistent advocacy. It cites Minnie Bornson of New York City outlining anti-suffrage strategy and emphasizes public publicity in the capital as pivotal to shaping national opinion.
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New York City
National Organization
Ant
Capitol
Hall of Fame
Carrie Nation
Early Teaching of French in America Linked to Missionaries and Schools
A US Bureau of Education bulletin credits Catholic missionaries and Ursuline nuns with introducing French in America. The Jesuits spread the language along the St Lawrence and Mississippi valleys, with early schools in Louisiana and Philadelphia offering French, and colleges like Amherst pioneering modern language instruction. By 1886 11 percent of public time students studied it, and thousands more learned French in high schools and both public and private elementary schools.
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United States Bureau of Education
Handschin
St. Lawrence
Mississippi
Louisiana
Rouen
France
Thomas Jefferson
Douglass
Academy
Philadelphia
Bethlehem
Europe
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Ohio
Harvard
Langloisserie
William and Mary College
Amherst
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Louisiane
Cause For Wonderment We Look At The Present
A brief reflective piece notes wonder at the present and the surrounding area as people contemplate how things came to be and how they were brought to their current state. The fragment hints at ordinary curiosity about daily life and surroundings.
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Dover
Pegs and a lead role change end a tour misfit tale
In a Corn Exchange dressing room a dispute over pegs fuels a fight between Charteris and Stanley, a novice, until Stanley defends the boy. Seven years later a turn in luck arrives when Frank Fotheringham, now manager of Eldorado, offers Stanley a heavy role, paid fifty dollars weekly, a gift sparked by the memory of pegs.
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Corn Exchange
Pillbury
London
Pilsbury
Wilson
Charteris
Mr. Stanley
Stanley
Mr Stanley
Dick Stanley
Charing Cross Road
Lures of
London” Company
Frank Fotheringham
Stanely
Fortheringham
Eldorado
Fotheringham
On Thin Ice Harry Lehr as Social Satire Target
A scathing portrait of Harry Lehr, New York social figure and director of social buffoonery, as a dangerous, provocative force pushing class disdain and public ridicule. The piece portrays Lehr as energizing a bitter view of wealth, elitism, and civic values, provoking anger and disgust in jaded circles. It contrasts his public persona with the implications of his influence.
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Harry Lehr
New York
Hester Street
Emma Goldman
Married Life The Second Year No 110 Helen Refuses New Year Dinner at Sister
A compact society note outlines Helen’s firm stance refusing to dine at her husband’s sister’s on New Year’s Day, reflecting domestic etiquette and family dynamics typical of the period. The item underscores social expectations in marriage and guest roles within households.
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Helen
Why Warren Why Not A Woman’s Silent Family Rift
Helen and Warren clash after a Christmas row and a dinner invitation complicates loyalties. Helen withdraws as Warren scowls, while Carrie calls to arrange plans and questions loom about future betrayals. Helen fears becoming isolated from Warren and the family as gossip and tension mount.
As to the Turkey Trot
A male speaker condemns a young lady's fashion and dances in comic verse from Kenneth L. Roberts. He mocks hats dresses corsage and a wiggly dance warning that adopting it would ruin her dignity and invite public gossip. The piece appears as a satirical note from a Boston Post column.
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Kenneth L. Roberts
Boston Post
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