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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1915

Page

11

Political Dynamite in the Mexican Situation

The piece argues the United States cannot recognize Huerta or support debts of his illegal administration. It questions proposed peace plans promising recognition to Mexican factions and warns against entangling debts with Mexicans. It notes Villa Zapata Carranza oppose such debts and warns the situation risks political upheaval on both sides of the border.

Huerta United States Villa Zapata Carransa Mexico Aexicana Constitucion Libertad Y Independencia Zapata Carranza Ita Carranza Illeegal Elaerta Ilegal Napoleon Lie Rio Grande Madero

Cloture Debate Escalates in Senate Fight

Senator Trahomas of Colorado signals resumption of cloture discussions in the next session. He argues public opinion should decide the issue, noting prior delays and endless talk in the Senate. He cites few instances where major public measures were blocked by unlimited debate, referencing river and harbor and ship purchase bills as examples.

Trahomas Colorado United States Senate Thomas Congress

Senate power and free speech clash over rapid lawmaking

The text argues against drastic procedural changes to accelerate bill enactment in the Senate. It criticizes likely consequences of Senate ratifying House actions, likening it to abolishing the Senate, and warns that cloture would undermine free speech despite claims it could be used wisely. It frames the issue as a threat to democratic process and the long-standing victories of free speech.

Senate House United States

Balkans Tensions Rise as Nations Readied for War

Widespread Balkan and European alarm as rumors of a Teutonic assault on Serbia circulate. Serbia’s Premier Pachitch rejects massed forces claim, while Roumania and Bulgaria mobilize and discuss neutral pacts with Turkey. Greece resists ceding Kavala, eyeing Saloniki, with Bulgaria possibly siding with Germany and Austria. Serbia, Greece, and Italy face fraught ties amid imminent European and Aegean danger.

Balkans Auretria-Hungary Serbia Berlin Constantinople Pachitch Austria Bulgaria Turkey Greece Sofia Germany Roumania Kavala Smyrna Asia Minor Venizelos Balkan Saloniki Aegean Italy

Preparing an Army in the Nation's Schools

Fifty five thousand Washington schoolchildren return to desks as mobilization spreads across the country. The piece argues that schooling builds mind and character for a future battle against disease ignorance and harmful ideas, with lessons in patriotism and virtue.

Washington George Washington Benedict Arnold Maranatha

Oath of allegiance shaped daily by schoolteachers army

The text argues that allegiance is subconsciously taught daily, shaping a nation’s future defenders. It contends teachers form a vast army of prepared citizens and warns that if this is wrong, the roots should be challenged early. if right, offenders of the impression on children face dire consequences.

NASA

Chinese Republic to Institute Nobility Amid Global Tensions

The Chinese republic plans an aristocracy with hereditary ranks from prince to baron. It cites ancient titles and parallels Europe while ensuring extinction of titles over generations. The scheme mirrors imperial precedents yet confines noble status to honor not law or property, with two ancient Chinese lineages preserved.

Oliver Cromwell Great Britain Charles I Tio Confucius Koxinga Germany Austria Europe Thun William Prince John of Pleas Prince of Plees Col Cornwallis Ruthin Castle Wales Duchess of Westminster

Wiggled Shoe Trick Leads to Squirrel Shot

Fergus hunted a squirrel and lay down to watch it. while wiggling a tan shoe, another hunter mistook it for a fox squirrel and fired. Twenty one shots struck Blondy, who will recover, and he vows not to coax a squirrel from a tree by wiggling footwear again.

Union City Ind Cincinnati Enquirer Blondy Fergus Blondys Blandy

Day of National Shame Drives Chinese Resolve to Reform

The World Outlook argues May 7, 1915 marked China’s humiliation before Japan, sparking a national awakening. A flood of placards and a Chinese Chamber of Commerce telegram urge citizens to never forget the disgrace and vow united effort to strengthen the nation despite hardship.

China Japan Republic Peking Chinese Chamber of Commerce

A Wanderer Ghost of vanished yesterday fades in wind

A poem depicts a wandering figure named Clinton Scotlard moving along dusk paths in New York Sun imagery. The verse likens him to a dream within a dream, vanishing with the autumn wind, unseen by mortal eyes as leaves quiver and grass shivers.

Clinton Scotlard New York

Car crosses track as train strikes at Kane fairgrounds

Kane dispatch reports 28 year old Lauren Hull son of J Hull proprietor of the Wright House Smethport died when his car was hit by a Pittsburgh Shawmut and Northern passenger train at a grade crossing toward the fair grounds. Hull attempted to speed the car then slammed on emergency brakes but was killed instantly. The car was demolished and the accident drew a large crowd en route to the fair grounds.

George Munster Paria The Hague William Ernest Gon Alexander Munster America Spain Italy England House of Husgia Marquise DE Fontovoy Brentwood Company Kane Dispatch Philadelphia Lauren Hull Fair Grounds

Appendicitis case reveals shot pouch in man

William Butler of Cincinnati, 62, underwent surgery for an appendix containing over five shots weighing more than two ounces. Doctors found the arsenal during a routine minor operation. The appendix was nearly five metres long and filled with battered shot. Butler believes he swallowed the shots with meals over the years. he has never had appendicitis.

Childeo Ohio Dispatch Cincinnati Enquirer William Butler T B Sherman Cincinnati Butler

Heat Drives Squirrel to Self Inflicted Death in Dobbs Ferry

In Dobbs Ferry New York a heat ridden day led a squirrel to die by its own action after a car driven by sergeant Theodore Eberspacher swerved to avoid it. He claims the animal paused in the street then ran into traffic and allowed itself to be crushed. Local observers offered alternative theories but Eberspacher maintains the creature chose death.

Dobbs Ferry Serst Polley Theodore Eberspacher Eberspacher Broadway Everspacher Squirel Ene Auto

Alma River Battle Triumph 1854 Wars

Allied forces of Britain France and Turkey defeated the Russian army at the Alma in 1854. The cavalry and infantry crossed the Alma under heavy fire and captured key redoubts after a hard five hour fight, forcing a retreat toward Sebastopol.

Alma The Crimea Black Sea Sebastopol Britain France Turkey Lord Regian Marshal St Arnaud Russia East Sea Lord Raglan Kalamita Bay

Witness Sees Brother Slain In Street War At 15 72 Thigh Avenue

Seven year old Mary Warren watched her 20 year old brother Timothy flee into a hallway with five others after a street attack on Saturday night. Four gunshots felled Timothy as he staggered to the top of the stairs and fell to the street below. Police say the violence involved a neighborhood gang dispute over stolen pigeons.

New York Mary Warren Thigh Avenue Timothy Khid Warren

Toss of the Head Reunites Navy Pals After 25 Years

In Atlantic City Philadelphia Record report, Jack Everetts of Rochester meets Mathew Cummings, a New York fire department battalion chief, in a hall during Army and Navy encampment. Scars from prior fires hide his face, but Everetts recognizes the familiar head toss cue after decades apart.

Atlant City Dispatch Philadelphia Record Army Savy Leon Jack Everetts Rochester Reda Jackie Mathew Cummings New York Fire Department Copsie Cummings

California grape glut prompts hog feeding plan

Freano California growers say thousands of tons of wine grapes will be fed to hogs hereafter as the California Wine Association declines to purchase grapes this year. The move follows wartime tax uncertainty and regional surplus.

Freano Cal Chicago Herald California Wine Association

Santa Claus Debate Sparks Quiet Boston Family Moment

In Boston a father tells his son there is no Santa as they discuss whether Christmas gifts will come. The exchange hints at a philosophical view or a practical expectation about holiday behavior and tradition.

Boston Santa Claus

Views of world travelers meet in capital hotel salons

The article reports on comments by George Bailey editor of the Houston Post, discussing Texas politics, upcoming U S Senate races, and the state’s stance on Prohibition and foreign policy. It covers the influence of Texas figures like Culberson Quitt Burgess Brooks and Campbell, plus views on President Wilson, and notes about automaker wartime material shortages and shifts in the Philippines’ path toward independence.

Texas Bryan George Bailey Houston Post Raleigh Vr Bailey Washington Texas Nswapapers Batley United States Colquitt Henryppear Bailey Eiley Senate Cme Culberson Henry Olquitt Burgess Brooks Campbell Rio Grande

In School 15 Years From the Cinemnet

Reports received by Dr Condon show a list of night high school reports. Ages range from 16 to beyond. Martha Washington, a farmer, is enrolled in West 4th HP. She has attended since year one and vows to persist until earning a diploma on merit.

San Marino St Marinus Disorletian Tade Cinemnet Tsapie Condon Tollmert Martha Washingto

Brave Auto Driver Hits Coon on Road

Emmett Hodgkin of Lee Mass 18 was the first to start coon hunting with a Ford when returning from Otis fair. He spied a fat coon in the road, opened his exhaust and pressed the pedal, running the animal down.

Wansted Lonny Dispatch New Loke Herald Emmett Hodgkin Lee Mass Coon Ford Otis Fair Hodgkin

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