Death of General Frederick Funston Shocks U.S. Officials
Major General Frederick Funston dies at 51 in San Antonio after indigestion and a brief collapse. The secretary of war and President Wilson express deep loss. Funston’s career includes the Aguinaldo capture, Vera Cruz command, and border duties with Pershing.
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Nogales
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Austin
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War Department
Southern Department
Cease Loading Cars Declared Only Remedy for Congestion
St Louis officials and rail executives announced that halting car loading, especially for eastbound freight, is the sole current remedy for embargoes caused by freight congestion. Terminals in St Louis were reported to be improving while railroads and the chamber of commerce planned daily joint committee meetings to seek relief. B F Bush of Missouri Pacific was asked to appoint the railroad representatives.
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B. F. Bush
Missouri Pacific
Arms and Navy Face Immediate Shortfall in Strength
Washington reports officers and men for both services remain below authorized strength. Secretary Daniels expands recruiting, opens stations nationwide, and seeks retired and discharged personnel to bolster forces. Navy construction speeds up with government contracts, but radical measures and private plant use are anticipated in the pending appropriation bill.
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Army and Navy
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West Virginia to Use Double Election Boards Statewide
Charleston W V Feb 19 Double election boards will operate in future elections in West Virginia and voters may learn the night of an election how they have spoken. The house passed the senate bill authorizing the change. Senator Duty urged emergency action on a gas conservation bill, arguing strong statewide demand for passage before adjournment.
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Congress Debates Espionage Bills and Revenue Measure
Lawmakers met at 10:30 a.m. and again at noon to advance an omnibus pension and miscellaneous relief bills while resuming debate on espionage and anti conspiracy measures. Senator Cummins urged amendments, and Senator Simmons signaled plans to act on an emergency revenue bill Tuesday. Adjourned at 7:30 p.m. to resume 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. Sundry civil appropriations reported totaling $258 000 000. Rules committee formed a subcommittee to close leak inquiries and rejected Moore’s call to investigate alleged English subsidies to U.S. newspapers. Adjourned 7 p.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday.
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Moore
West Virginia Troops In Second Contingent
San Antonio Texas Feb 19 General Funston announced the plan to muster out national guard units from the Mexican border The 50 000 troops will be moved in two contingents with West Virginia troops in the second contingent and arranged in four groups Movement of four groups is expected to take four weeks before the second contingent begins leaving the border.
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Accordan&ee
Wth War Department
Funston
West Virginia
Britons and Turks Clash Near Kut el Amara Front
British and Turkish forces fought north east of Kut el Amara in Asiatic Turkey with the British capturing two front line trenches before heavy Turkish counterattacks pushed them back. Other fronts reported raids and artillery duels including actions near Souchez Messines and Armentieres. Teuton submarines continued sinking ships, with two British steamers totaling 8,242 tons lost.
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France
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Berlin
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Teuton
Danish West Indies Bill Passed by House Without Vote
The House approved without a roll call the bill to extend the present Danish West Indies government and authorize 25 million dollars to compensate Denmark for the islands. Senate leaders reported a companion bill favorable and expect quick passage, with conference to resolve differences.
West Virginia and Virginia Weather Forecast
Weather outlook for West Virginia shows partly cloudy skies and a cooler trend with a chance of rain or snow in the mountains on Tuesday and continued cold conditions on Wednesday. Virginia trend includes clearing Tuesday, warmer in the east, then cooler, with Wednesday fair and cold.
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Virginia
Night House Sessions Plan to Push Legislation
Democratic leaders announce night sessions starting tomorrow to pass essential items before the 64th Congress ends. The army bill and military academy appropriation follow, then the sundry civil bill, with prohibition fights and DC enforcement on the horizon.
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Peace Hopes Grow as Cuba Conflict Eases
Reports from Washington say progress against Cuban insurgents boosts belief peace may return without U S intervention. The United States will offer moral support but no new steps. Rebels Rep Ferrara and Cabrera visit to press claims, but are not assured an audience. An agreement between the Santiago naval commander and the rebel governor to keep harbor vessels out aims to prevent port closure.
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Washington
Menocal
Cuba
United States
Genotal
Orestes Ferrara
Raimundo Cabrera
Liberal Party
Havana
Coal mining era sees fewer deaths in 1916 report
Washington reports that 1916 was the busiest year for coal mining with record tonnage and workforce. the Bureau of Mines cites 2,225 deaths, 44 fewer than 1915, despite 65 million more tons mined and higher employment. the director notes the improved safety and lower death rate per thousand workers.
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Washington
Vasi H. Manning
Bureau of Mines
United States
Manning
No Immediate Action in German Ghisis 15 Likely
A government report notes no immediate action in response to German Ghis is 15. coal mining safety gains are praised though deaths persist. The Bureau of Mines credits the safety first movement for saving lives and boosting miner welfare, urging continued cooperation among inspectors, operators, and workers. The piece hints the president may delay a next move until near Congress adjournment.
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Bureau of Mines
Bureau
Relieve Congestion at Atlantic Seaports Urged Amid Crisis
Washington reports show demands growing for easing port congestion from ships held for Germany. President Wilson may seek authority from Congress to protect Americans and their ships from submarine attacks, with a joint session possible before March 4.
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Two Kerr ships sunk in submarine zone losses
New York reports two Kerr Steamship Company vessels sunk while sailing from New York under charter. The Dalmata, a Norwegian ship bound for Havre, and the Mar Adriatico, a Spanish vessel bound for Bordeaux, were sunk in February with no Americans aboard according to Kerr officials.
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Kerr Steamship Company
Havre
Bordeaux
Libson
Handsome Martinsville Mansion Destroyed in Fire
Martinsville Virginia February 19 two injured and 125000 property loss as Martinsville's largest blaze gutted Colonel Pannill Rucker's mansion after 1 am destroying the home and nearby servants quarters with several narrow escapes from death.
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Pannill Rucker
Virginia
Fire Claims Six In Ontario? Alberta Tragedy At Dase Residence
Six people died in a house fire southeast of Ta per when the residence of Fred Dase burned. The coroner reports the bodies of Dase his wife and his wife's sister Mrs John Tankratz recovered, with three children still missing and being sought.
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Alta
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Taper
Dase
John Tankratz
German Kaiser Held for Federal Trial in Nogales
Kaiser, a German citizen, was held for trial in the United States district court in Nogales Ariz for violation of national defense laws by attempting to obtain military information. Army witnesses testified at the preliminary hearing and Kaiser is free on a $2000 bond.
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Nogales
Ariz
Red Kaiser
United States District Court
Kaiser
Bochra Passes Gibraltar in War Zone Voyage
The Bochra, first American ship to depart New York for Gibraltar through restricted submarine warfare waters, has passed Gibraltar safely. The vessel left New York February 2 for Genoa and was confirmed by the owners.
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New York
Gemany
Genoa
Three Firemen Die in Quebec Blaze Crushed by Falling Walls
Three firemen were killed and five injured when walls collapsed during a Quebec City fire. The blaze, Quebec's seventh serious fire in a month, prompted a wide inquiry as six business premises were destroyed.
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Quebec
Merchantman Sinks Submarine After Forty Minute Battle
New York reports the French liner Yugane battled a German U-boat off the coast of France on January 22. After a forty minute fight the submarine was sunk, according to officers of the Yugane, which arrived from Por deaux.
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New York
France
Pordeaux
Fire Destroys Lowellville Block in $100,000 Loss
Fire starting in a pool room in Lowellville near Youngstown swept through part of the town early today destroying one entire block and causing about 100000 dollars in damages before firefighters brought the flames under control.
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Youngstown
Ohio
Lowellville
Governor Debaca Dies Prompting Lt Governor to Lead
Santa Fe New Mexico reports that Governor E C Debaca dies. Republican lieutenant governor William E Lindsey assumed the executive chair today. Debaca, ill since last fall, went to a sanitarium in Los Angeles and returned to Santa Fe for inauguration against medical advice.
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