Wilson seeks authority for armed neutrality and ship protection
President Wilson told a joint session he seeks power to deploy the U S armed forces to protect American rights on the high seas. He emphasized defense of sovereignty and urged Congress to grant authority, noting the ongoing German submarine threat and prior diplomatic break with Germany. He warned war is not desired but may follow if aggressions continue.
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Wilson
United States
Germany
Mowsstonio
Lyman M. Law
Lyman MM
Fry
Ruth Kesencea
Villa followers near war zone threaten Mexican frontier
Reports from El Paso say Villa forces are moving toward Juares and Chihuahua with expected attacks on Miner town within the week. Troop movements exceed ten government agents and Villa partisans as the clash expands across the region near Fort Hancock and Cam Grandes.
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el Paso
Texas
Villa
Samsar Fridey
Bam
Chihuahua
Madera Lumber
Pearson
Cam Grandes
Vile
Lawful shooting shocks Memphis awaiting trial suspect slain
Amwonated Prem Memphis Tennessee February 2 Jont Ward awaiting trial for the alleged killing of Lawle Hooker was shot and killed by Thomas Hooker, a brother of the deceased, at the entrance to the sheriff’s office. Hooker surrendered after the shooting.
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Tenn
Jont Ward
Lawle Hooker
Thomas Hooker
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Turks on Tigris WW Full Retreat and Diplomacy
Fragmented report notes Turkish retreat on the Tigris amid diplomatic cables from Chinese minister to Germany and Chinese foreign minister urging China to sever ties. It mentions local paving on 2th Street and interurban track work affecting Ville Maria service.
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Tigris
bin Wiler
Washington
New Brunswick Court Hears Absolute Divorce Suit
The New York supreme court was asked to grant Pauline Margaret Footer an absolute divorce from Marty C. Fisher known as Res Prier. Co respondent name unavailable. Mrs Fisher’s counsel A C Strep wolf declined information. Fisher seeks alimony of 928,000 and 8,000 in counsel fees.
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Marty C. Fisher
Prier
New ‘York
Mreatwolf
New Bruneick
Money Order Theft Probe Hits Federal Officials
Postmaster T. A Cloud is sought by federal authorities as part of an investigation into stolen money orders from the post office at Pisiter Oklahoma. The case involves hundreds of orders totaling 7400 dollars, with pennies and other details noted in records.
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T. A
Feshington
Pisiter
Oklshoms
Gerard and staff depart Madrid embass y on special train
Meutér's Madrid correspondent reports James W. Gerard former U S ambassador to Germany Mrs Gerard and embassy staff left the Spanish capital at 4 PM by special train for Corunna to embark for the United States. The Duke of Zaragoza assisted by driving the way while Mr Gerard sought an introduction to him before departure.
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Madrid
Meutér
James W. Gerad
Germany
Gerard
Emphal
Corunna
United Beaten
Duke of
Edward Gould Jr Victim Of Accident In Brunswick
Edman Gould Jr was killed when a gun discharged during a hunting outing near Jekyll Island. He was struck in the chest while handling a firearm as a companion walked away. The body was sent to New York aboard a train after a Brunswick hospital transfer. Gould was 23 years old.
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Racieould, Jr
Latham
Leland
Jekyl
Young Gould
Brunswick
Sparta
German torpedo sinks liner Lacona with loss of seven
Report states the German torpedoed liner Lacona resulting in seven American fatalities. The vessel sank after the attack, with scattered details about the casualty list and nationalities among the crew and passengers.
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Lacona Vgtim
Food shortages and global trade impact on cities
The piece discusses food scarcity in major cities and the threat posed by disrupted agricultural systems. It notes inadequate farming resources and logistics, urging stronger agricultural development and coordinated marketing. It references the nation facing potential wartime strain and the need for preparedness.
Germany answers B s hoe
Rio de Janeiro reports a tense exchange as Germany refuses to recognize a submarine blockade and declares responsibility for attacks on merchant ships. The exchange highlights ongoing concerns over international law and diplomatic negotiations.
Publishers Trade Commission Hearings on Paper Prices
Officials from the Federal Trade Commission and paper manufacturers discuss proposed measures on printing paper pricing. The American Newspaper Publishers Association and others advocate price stability and restored competition. A decision on the manufacturers’ proposal is expected within days.
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Todlay
Tainston
Othiony
Mmishers Association
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