OUR BORDER TOWARD MEXICO AND PANAMA DISPUTE
The Washington Post revisits international law on U S Mexican relations and the Monroe doctrine. It cites Mr Taylor on the President's power and duty to intervene when civil strife endangers hemisphere stability, and notes Wilson's actions align with precedent. It also discusses a Panama ten year dispute with Colombia, urging equity and justice while Colombia's stance hinders negotiation.
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Mexico
United States
Ir. Hannig
Taylor
United
Bitervon
Cleveland
Cabaras
Mr. Taylor
The
Wilson
Education Not Legislation in Morals Policy
Editorial quotes Secretary Bryan arguing that mankind’s problems are solved by brotherhood and education, not new laws. The text criticizes constant bills, overregulation, and attempts to legislate morals, urging lawmakers to limit statutes and focus on public moral education.
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Bryan
America
Congress
Bryae
Pigal
Colombia Renews Her Clare in Senate Resolution
The Colombian senate unanimously adopts a resolution reiterating its irrevocable isthmian claims. The apparent willingness to adjust the code and seek a diplomatic accord is noted, with officials signaling that the issue remains absolute and unresolved in the broader negotiations.
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United States
Premature Prophecy On Reform Slated By Politicians
The piece argues that editorials like the Evening Post overstate reform gains while noting mixed results across major cities. It cites New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Cincinnati and Indianapolis, showing reform opposition and voter backlash against nonpartisan tickets. It concludes reform is a political tool later repudiated by voters.
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New York
Sdme
Evening Post
Tammany
The
United States
Reform
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Citizens
The Rise and Fall of City Political Bosses
The study traces Tammany Hall and similar machines, noting bosses rise from organizers to leaders, then are dethroned as younger figures replace them. It argues the average boss life is about ten years, with inevitable shifts as factions grow and succession unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany Hal
Tammany Hall
Chicago
Boston
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Politicians in the South and their sensational rhetoric
A critique of Southern politicians led by Cole L. Blease for inflaming campaigns with baseless epithets and anti constitutional aims. The piece argues Southern voters are awake and capable, rejecting manipulation and disinformation from leaders who misstate law and politics. It mentions Underwood, Wall Street accusations, and cites a broad view of Southern political maturity.
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South
Cole L. Blease
South Carolina
John L. McLaurin
Sir Mobert
Mr. Mclaurin
Alabama
Underwood
Wall Street
Ighor
Congress
Undergood
Em-Com
Queen Mary appoints Duchess of Portland Mistress of the Robes
The article notes Queen Mary has named the Duchess of Portland to the post, requiring British birth and noble lineage though Portland’s father was a commoner. It traces the office’s history from Queen Anne to Victoria and details duties, prerogatives, and a nominal salary. It also covers imperial military appointments and Kitchener-era reforms, highlighting Sir Beauchamp Duff as a favored generalissimo candidate.
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Duchess of Portland
Thomas Dallas Yorke
Queen of England
Queen Victoria
Queen Alexandra
Queen Mary
Duchess of Devonshire
Duke of Portland
Queen Anne
Sarah
Duchess of Marlborough
Queen Anns
Hicn Iors
Queen ‘Victoria
Duchess of Sutherland
Buccleuch
J. Athol
Duchess of Wellington
4Reyll
Chess of
Atte Vistory
Lord Kitchener
Pir
India
James Willcocks
London Times
Sir Beauchamp Duff
Iydig
Lord Curgon
Kedleyton
Lord Gurzon
England
Sir Beauchamp
Kitchener
Rise and fall of political bosses in New York politics
The passage argues that political machines collapse when patronage runs short and factional splits widen. It notes Tammany Hall under Murphy appears strong before elections, predicts a future overthrow, and suggests history repeats with a new boss replacing the old.
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Tammany
Murphy
New York
Congress Condensed Senate and House Actions Noted
Senate not in session meets Monday at noon. Banking and currency committees continued consideration of administration bill in executive session. House members raised quorums on Colorado mine strike investigation and prepared resolutions. Measures include Celumet strike investigation, poison sales to under 21, Thirteenth Street NE grading, and a probe into alleged government ultimatum to Mexico. House adjourned at 1:22 p.m. until Monday.
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Senate
House
Mann
Keating
Colorado
McDonald
MacDonald
Cary
Thirteenth Street
Monroe Street
Bunker Hill Road
Bartholdi
Foreign Affairs Committee
Mexico
Bryan
Truthful State Department Sermon on U S Mexico Policy
The New York Times argues for open loose lips diplomacy amid tense Mexico relations. It says no change in Huerta talks in 73 hours and warns rumors could spark unnecessary panic. The piece urges the Wilson administration to abandon secrecy and clearly state affairs to avoid misinterpretation.
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New York Times
State Department
Mexico
Huerta
Crure
Carranza
Wilson
Pigeon Carries Election Query Found in Central Park
A homing pigeon with a brass neck ring and aluminum tag bearing W. M. L. 7 carried an election query to the ground in Central Park before being released by Donald Burns. The bird, likely from Philadelphia, headed south after water and rest, echoing a famous political quip about strawberries and cream.
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Senteal
Bank
New York Times
Central Park
Donald. Burns
Burns
Philadelphia
James McNichols
Army Orders Relieve Officers and Dispatch Militia Inspections
Army orders list leaves and transfers for several officers in the quartermaster and infantry branches. Maj Kenley Hampton extends leave, Col Alfred Sharpe to inspect Arizona militia, Col Walter Wright assigned, Capt Wilson Heaton and Capt G Artur Hadsell relieved in the Philippines, Lt Augustus Dansemiluer to Idaho militia inspections, Lt H A McMurdo to Betterman General Hospital, Lt Edgar Coprey detained for duty, Lt Henry Terrell to Walter Reed, Lt Rush Lincoln reassigned, Lt Charles Herman relieved from Third Infantry.
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Kenley J. Hampton
Quartermaster Corps
Alfred C. Sharpe
Infantry
Siste
Arizona
Young
Tempe
Meza
Prescott
Walter K. Wright
John R. Barber
Fort Huachuca
Ariz
Philippine Department
Wilson G. Heaton
William J. Kenuric
G. Artur H4dsell
Third Infantry
New York
Augustus F. “Dansemiluer
Idaho
Bathdrum
Thako Falla
Twinn Falls
Nampa
H. A. McMurdo
Hoapstal
Presidio
San Francheca
Gal
Autry
Edgar NS. Coprey
Henry Terrell
Naval Orders and Vessels Movements Noted
Capt H B Wilson commanded North Dakota on a survey for a silo. Lieut Comdr W G Gills reassigned to the naval attache in Peking. Ensign D B Kemp granted leave. Rigg detached Albany. Movements list includes Albany from Fondale to San Francisco, Eagle from Charleston to Guantanamo, Washville from Santo Domingo to Guantanamo, Annapolis from Guayamigs to Santo, Bosglig from Megion to New Hampshire, Tampica to Vere Crom.
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H.B. Wilson
Getachea
North Dakota
Board of Inspections
Silo
W. G. Gills
Peking
China
Walt
D. B. Kemp
North Caroline
Alwance
T Bottswaln
FL Rigg
Albany
Corinto
Halehow
Olon- Sapo
Sallei
Fondale
San Francisco
Eagle
Charleston
Guantanamo
Washville
Santo Domingo City
Guanteqamo
Annapolis
Guayamigs
Mexico
Santo, Bosglig
Megion
New Hempshire
Tampica
Vere Crom
High Radium Prices Questioned by Berlin Scientist
The New York Times reports Prof. Weit of Berlin accuses radium and related elements of prices far above production costs. He cites business maneuvers enabling profit despite limited production and suggests radium could be cheaper with broader manufacture, as abundant radioactive minerals exist worldwide.
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New York Times
Weit
Berlin
Poeta
Barometric Shifts Discuss Vast Atmospheric Weight Shifts
This piece explains how a single inch fall or rise in the barometer can imply enormous changes in atmospheric weight. It calculates that a one inch fall could lift vast loads from roofs and bodies, with figures stretching to billions of tons over large areas and even equating to long freight-train lines.
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Earth
Kensae
Afterglow in a Pall Mall Gazette poem fragment
A fragment from a Pall Mall Gazette poem describes autumnal scenes and memory. The speaker contemplates fading day and changing light by the river, with imagery of heather, sails, lighthouse flashes, and the sea. The piece evokes longing as summer yields to winter, voiced in lyrical, reflective lines.
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Georgia B. Paget
Pall Mail “Gazette
Sunger
Stamford Prep back suffers rare tongue injury on field
Georges Lucas of Malden Mass on Stamford Preparatory School football team left the game after a blow to the neck caused his tongue to turn backward in his throat. He was revived by a spectator who pulled the tongue forward. Lucas has remained weak since the incident. From the Indianapolis news. Pete the fox terrier of Gosport Indiana loves rides. After his owner sold a car to Dr Seay the dog rode ten miles on the car’s step before being returned home.
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Stamford
N.Y. Press
Georges Lucas
Malden
Mass
Stamford Preparatory
Princeton Preparatory School
Lucas
Chakhye
Indlamapolia News
Pete
Ersdine Woadley
Gosport
Ind
Hoadley
Dr. Seay
Spencer
Today’s Run and Tide Table and Weather Outlook
U. S. Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau in Washington reports a Northwestern disturbance moving from Thursday night toward Lake Superior with rain in central valleys and upper lakes. Strong winds, rising pressure, falling temperatures in the upper Mississippi valley, colder conditions Saturday in central regions, with rain or snow in the upper lake area and possible transition to the mid Atlantic by Sunday. Winds vary along coastlines, temperatures fluctuating with tonight’s readings around 23 to 68 by afternoon. highs near 63 and lows around 32 to 45, humidity around 65 to 92 percent. Special note on Potomac River region remains clear at Harpers Ferry with Shenandoah cloudy.
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U. & Dept. of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
Lake Superior
Lake
Minnegota
Great Lakes
Mississippi Valley
Barmuda
Dato Valley
Jower Iake
Upper Lake
Miedla Atlantic Staten
New England
Obf Valley
Pner Tae
Lower Lake
Central- Falters
Remlog
Ohio Valley
Santward
North Atlantic
Atlantic
Nouth
South Atlantic
East Gulf
Nens Gulf
Upper Lakes
Fragmentary Classroom Jokes From The Chicago Record Herald
A short, humorous exchange shows a teacher asking about Columbus and a student answering with a punchline about him lecturing. A second snippet mocks political economy with a student and teacher dialogue. The text captures playful classroom banter with era-specific spelling.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Jonnpy
Agkes
Christopher Columbus
America
Little theaters grow popular in big cities nationwide
A New York Herald item notes miniature playhouses spreading through major cities including New York, Boston, Philadelphia, and soon Los Angeles. Wealthy amateurs host these venues yet managers with real backing could make them sustainable, as small theatres foster intimate drama and attract foreign works to fill the stage.
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New York Herald
New York
Bacrton
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
Routh
Wallack’s
Daly's
Vrien Square
Grand Opera Avince
Kaurigan
Hart
Broadway
Ahingg
San Francisco
Madison Square Theater
Fourth Avenue Lyceum
Eugenic Bride Candidate Grace Burns Described as Perfect
Grace Burns of 817 Edgecomb Avenue New York described herself to Dr Hunter as perfect in body mind and soul and as a potential eugenic bride for M D Bowen of Denver Colorado. She used the alias Mary Brown in early negotiations to avoid publicity while admitting conservative views and nursing training Mount Sinai connected.
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New York
Bowen
Slater
D. P. Brown
Mary Brown
Man Converted to Pay Debts Returns 28-Cent Donation
Marion Indiana report notes Waukesha Wisconsin man identified as W Bush promised the Lord he would pay debts when converted. He gave 28 cents to Ben Smarlser of Union Tractors Company in New York Wort hman. Bush collected 20 cents too much change from a conductor and said he once lived in Marion and Fairmount. He claimed three weeks since conversion would lead him to Grant County to settle years-old obligations. He reported paying at least 49 people in Marion Jonesboro and Fairmount.
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Ward
Marion
Ind
Diepgich
New ‘York Worth
W. Bush
Waukesha
Wis
Ben Smarlser
Union Tractors’ Company
Bush
Fairmount
Grant County
Jonesboro
Feirmount
Montana Att y General Speaks On Government Power
Daniel Michel y Montanas attorney general voiced views at the New Willard on the balance of executive and legislative power. He praised governors as crucial state executives while noting national matters depend on both branches working in harmony. He praised President Wilsons administration and shared anecdotes on apples and everyday life to illustrate generational change.
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Congress
Daniel Miciely
Montana
New Willard
Wnion
United States
Offic
Advice to old maids sparks urge to adopt orphans
Wilmington Delaware dispatch reports Rev Dr Floyd Wemkins of Holy Trinity Church in Philadelphia urged childless residents to adopt bright orphans at the Immanuel Episcopal Church cornerstone ceremony. About 5000 attended the Sunday school hall event as a keynote on charity and family warmth amid Christmas chatter.
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Wilmington
Del
Floyd W. ‘Wemkins
Holy Trinity
Ghureh
Philadelphia
Jin
New Wts
Hall of Immanuti Episcopu Chireh
Tombins
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Col. Seely
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Hutton
Duke of Fife
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Mooyright
Preatwood Company
Congress Condensed
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Harpers Ferry
W. Va
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