Senator du Ponts Stand on Toll Exemption Debate
The Delaware senator outlined objections to revoking the tolls exemption for coastwise vessels. He argued it aligns with treaty history, supports merchant marine growth, and warns repeal could signal treaty violation and reduce U.S. autonomy, favoring arbitration over outright repeal.
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Mexican election critique decries voter ignorance and fraud
The author argues 15 to 16 million Mexicans are largely illiterate and unaware of constitutional rights. Elections are described as farces controlled by the army, with few ballots cast and no real political education. The piece suggests U S influence could push toward constitutional government, but notes Mexico lacks informed voters.
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Porfiia Diaz
Francisco Madero
Mediation in Mexico risks war and shows U S fragility
The piece argues mediation over Vera Cruz worsens U S position as Huerta Villa and Carranza gain leverage. It condemns delaying hostilities, urges an immediate Vera Cruz offensive and seizure of the City of Mexico to establish a U S backed provisional government. It also argues against government ownership of industry as harmful to innovation.
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Cardinals and political intrigues in early papacy era
A survey of prominent Cardinals and church figures under Pius X, detailing Serafini and Czer nok, their roles in Rome and Hungary, and their ties to Rampolla and Lega. It notes geopolitical tensions in Southeast Europe, Austrian discipline, and Bulgarian-Romanian shifts affecting Bulgaria and Montenegro.
Congress Condensed Senate Debates On Repeal And Naval Plan
Senator Oliver opposing repeal in a brief Senate speech. Senator du Pont explains why he will vote against repeal. Senator West of Georgia supports repeal. Senators Stone and Smoot clash over tariff. Secretary Daniels seeks sale of Mississippi and Idaho to a foreign power to fund a new dreadnought. Committees back the plan. Navy appropriation fights extend the powder plant at Indian Head. Adjourned 6:06 until today. House debate on Clayton antitrust bill proceeds under five minute rule. Rucker bill for temporary senatorial elections sent to conference. Adjourned 5:55 p m to 11 a m today.
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Why Wilson Surrenders to England in Canal Toll Plan
In this opinion piece Col Graves questions President Wilson’s push to repeal exemption from tolls for coastwise ships. The senator argues the President yields more to England than England asks, risking domestic and international strife. The author labels the bill the President’s work and the Senate’s surrender.
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Proved Love For His Wife Swims to Reach Stranded Husband
J H Vinson, living near Waco, Texas, walked from the flood areas after learning his wife was stranded in Houston. Flood waters washed out the railroad, so Vinson swam three swollen streams to reach her in a local hotel where onlookers greeted him.
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Will Be City of Blondes From the Detroit Free Press
Detroit hairdressers report city water changes hair color from brunettes to blondes and auburns to flaxen while hypochlorite of lime treatment dries hair and can cause brittleness and baldness. Also a Wales joke notes a pawnshop outside a race course used by bettors after racing.
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Stockings of Lisle Anecdote in New York Men Note
A brief verse describes a lady wearing Lisle stockings crossing a stile. She misses a step, causing the speaker to smile. The lines play on the word Lisle and style as a pun, with light humorous tone about footwear and misstep.
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Prohibition Debate Split by Faithful Presbyterians and Court of Public Opinion
A New York Worth piece quotes the Northern Presbyterian Church’s stance against social clubs selling alcohol and endorsing national prohibition. It warns of civil strife if prohibition were imposed, arguing private tastes cannot be legislated and predicting widespread unrest and rebellion in major cities. It notes the church’s vast membership and political influence shaping the public debate. Separately, George B Frank in Los Angeles reports new vegetable breeding feats including high yielding beans, spineless cucumbers, enhanced tomatoes, and novel lettuce varieties, plus efforts to remove plant poisons through cross-breeding and soil testing devices.
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Evening Cool and Night's Embrace on the Lawn
A lyrical reflection on the cooling dusk and Miss Night at the window. The scene paints Evening as a tranquil tide, dew in the air, birds fading, insects stirring, and the earth’s deep joy as night enters with poppies. The verse praises nature and the quiet happiness of day’s end.
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What Happened to Casey in New York America
The tale centers on Mighty Casey facing his swing at the plate and missing, leaving readers unsure whether he kept his job or lost his ride. The author hints a trade to Jimmy Callahan without confirming outcomes.
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Beees Provoke Nuisance Charge in Huntington County
Indiana dispatch reports George Spaulding of Banduo Huntington County was arrested for maintaining a nuisance due to a hive that stung several people and horses along the highway. Justice George Washington Stulrs ruled the hive’s continued presence at Spaulding’s home a nuisance after evidence and deliberation. Spaulding argued he could not prevent neighbors from planting flowering plants attracting the bees and refused to clip wings to stop them.
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Children Carry Mother’s Ashes to Scotland
Lillian and Jessie Glenday, aged 6 and 3, set out from Oakland to Scotland with their mother’s ashes in an urn. Their father arranged cremation after her death, and the sisters sail aboard the White Star liner Celtic to Liverpool, where Grandmother Glenday will meet them for the journey to Bannockburn.
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A Feminine Realist Satire on Sunset Scenes
From Linpincott's Magazine a man admires a sunset noting flesh tints and fire lighting the sky while his companion, seated beside him, dismisses the scene with a wry joke comparing it to a lobster salad highlighting gendered perspectives on art and scenery.
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Burglar Flash a Love Light at Lenox Avenue
Police raid on a home at 10 West 130th Street ends with a mistaken arrest when detectives burst in on a couple in a yard. A terrified girl shrieks as officers confront two figures who were merely a couple spooning. The case highlights a misread emergency response.
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Salinas seeks Huerta aid to recover stolen watch in New York
Salinas Jr a Mexican formerly of Ensenada who owns an auto garage in Philadelphia says he will write to President Huerta asking for help recovering his gold watch and wallet taken yesterday morning in Pennsylvania Station. He complains of rising depredations in New York.
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Weather and tide table from the Weather Bureau
The United States Weather Bureau reports warm weather across the mid Atlantic and south along with high tides of 4249. Thunderstorms and showers expected in the upper lake region Mississippi valley and southern plains Friday. Cooler conditions in the northwest and no major temperature changes anticipated elsewhere Friday and Saturday.
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Weather and notices from a clipped clipping column
Weather data shows humidity, rainfall, sunshine and temperature figures across times and cities. A brief note mentions a clairvoyant anecdote from the New York Tribune and a Washington Post special report noting the Potomac and nearby rivers clear as of May 78.
Political chatter in hotel lobbies on party conventions
In Raleigh observers discuss unofficial conventions by Democrats and Republicans to name primary candidates. Figures like Charles Ay Towne, Hearst, McCombs, and McAdoo are cited as possible nominees. Others note Kentucky senatorial appointments and parcel post prospects. Ireland and Irish emigration comments close the page with quizlike notes on public discourse.
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