Clouds Lifting as City Council Considers New Charter
Regular meeting led by Mayor Harris discusses submitting a new city charter, election to adopt or reject, and related ordinances. Officials review bids on water and electric distribution plans, with Hewit plan for Bryan Power Company and city water pump arrangements. Debate over street access and grade fees noted as Hutching Street issue addressed.
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Taney Covet
Harris
Aldervang
Staswot
Wilson
Vick
Donne
Sime
Smith
Marshal Contoo
Rawinder Adams
Witte
Lectrician Smith
Firat
Lefy Metonin
Wate
Chile
Harrison
John ME Caldwell
Hazel
Tom
Mith
T. M. Hewit
Navasots
Bryan Power Company
Oldlanes
Ryan
I Corporation
Welly
City Ryatom
Ransuimers
Elec
Hira
Wwlich Beard
Tata
D.C. Griswolt
Hutching
Mator
Judev
Germany Opens Door to Peace Talks Despite Sub War
Rasnington DC February 10 Germany is understood to have addressed the United States with a communication suggesting discussion of ways to prevent war. Diplomatic ties broken but Germany seeks peace guidance from Washington while submarine warfare likely remains. Peace telegrams flood in from across the country backing an emergency movement. Ambassadors travel to Europe as arrangements for high level talks proceed. Shipping news notes freighters sailing with flags, crews reported, while several vessels are sunk or damaged in attacks.
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D.C
Geremany Ia
United States
Switzerland
Germany
Ahs
Washington
White House
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Willam J. Bryan
Front line artillery fighting and village evacuation reported
Reports from the front describe heavy artillery and infantry action north of Ancre near Haury Nansen with limited success for the attackers. Grandcourt village was evacuated after destruction, with news from The Guardian and other agencies detailing the aftermath three days later.
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Han
Hwxs
Ancre
Haury Nansen
Starchon
Vrormena
Gerane
Grandcourt
Thaetth
Favorable Report On Military Aid Advances
A United States military aid measure cleared the Senate military affairs committee today. Two members received substantial subcommittee reports supporting the proposal, marking a favorable turn for the legislation. The detailed findings await full committee action and potential amendments before floor consideration.
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Washington
Calnpelty
Hundred Belgians Run The Ghost Through Meuse Gauntlet
A boatload of over a hundred Belgians dodged German fire on the River Meuse landing on Dutch soil near Bywden. They fled in a guided convoy, singing as they reached safety at Liege, pursued by gunfire. The escape involved a damaged bridge barrier, a thwarted pursuit, and several injuries but all aboard made it to safety.
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Meuse
Bywden
Liegs
Tor
Warsian
Wa Littearther
Houma
Stralet
MME
Deck Guns Best to Combat U Boats
A maritime authority notes deck artillery from ships as the most effective method against submarines. Trained gunners have bagged multiple U boats in a day, with accurate periscope ranges and torpedo costs shaping tactics. Submarines barely surface before being exposed to deck fire, making shipboard gunnery a favored option.
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Althowgh
Max
Mmaey Vonsolaad
Mennen
Mennen Ho Itish Government and Bor Sitter
Ure
Standing
Atx 1
New York
Rome
M Steamship
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KEWO WITHHELD SECRETARY ELECTED AT COMMERCIAL CLUB
A Feb 20 meeting of the directors of the Kewo Withheld Commercial Club elected a new secretary to succeed W A Meltroy who resigned on federal orders. The discussion touched on real estate and other club matters while staff and equipment items were noted in scattered references to local industries and developments.
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Commercial Club OF Clearances
New York
Tonlay
W. A. Meltiroy
Wrasnington
Jefferson
Salifornia
Waarey
Erthustium
Ely Wed
Bryan
Emmy
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