Wilson urges Congress to move quickly on routine measures
President Wilson pressed Congress to clear the decks for action against any eventuality, urging swift disposal of routine measures. He conferred with War Secretary Baker and Navy Secretary Daniels on powers to seize shipyards and munition plants if needed. Senator Stone backed the move with a resolution endorsing the president's actions.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Congress
Baker
Secretary of the Navy
Stone
Wiilson
House
Submarine orders unchanged despite crisis reports
Berlin reports no modification of orders to submarines. New York states nearly 18 million men available for military service in U S. in a national defense estimate. Philadelphia notes tightening guard lines around government property and munition plants as tensions rise with Germany.
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Berlin
United States
New York
Mitchel
Committee On National Defense
Philadelphia
Germany
Interned German Gunboat Geier Burns in Honolulu Harbor
Honolulu authorities report the interned German gunboat Geier burning in the harbor. The 160 ton vessel, built at Wilhelmshaven in 1894, was set ablaze by its crew after internment at the start of the war.
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Honolulu
Geier
Geler
Wilhelmshaven
Austria Faces Potato Shortage Amid Frost Breaks
Amsterdam dispatch reports Austria is at the end of its last harvest supplies as frost cripples the potato stock. The Neue Freie Presse quotes Austrian food controller Herr Hoefer warning of shortages. Germany has agreed to ship potatoes from Romania in March.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
London
Austria
Neue Freie Press
Vienna
Herr Hoefer
Rumania
Wilson hopes neutrals join U.S. push for world peace
In Washington on February 5, President Wilson said that despite Germany severing diplomatic ties, his effort to keep the nation at peace persists. He believes neutral powers can strengthen a moral force to compel a just agreement and end hostilities in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Germany
Wilson
United States
Europe
Ambassadors Bernstorff and Staff Prepare Home Voyage
Washington reports that Ambassador Bernstorff and his staff of more than three hundred may return home by Cuba and Spain, with arrangements under way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Bernstorff
Cuba
Spain
Berlin Sees No Change in German American Policy
Berlin reports a peaceful continuity of relations only if based on President Wilsons address while sources say the submarine plan remains unchanged and the prohibition zone enforcement is absolute. Shipping safety hinges on avoiding the zone.
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Berlin
Wilson
Congress
Associated Press
Pershing's Men Expected Today Arrival in Columbus
Columbus New Mexico reports crowds and decorations as Pershing expedition anticipated today after crossing the border at 10 50 this morning. The force rode out of Mexico earlier, marking a milestone in the punitive expedition.
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Columbus
New Mexico
Associated Press
Columbus, N. M
Mexico
Pershing
Deutsch land Still in German Port Awaiting Third Voyage
Amsterdam Feb 7 Wesser Zeitung of Bremen reports the Deutschland has not begun its third voyage to America and remains in the German port.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Wesser Zeitung
Bremen
America
A&M Football 1917 Schedule Released
The Aggies announce an eight game 1917 football slate with five home games. The season opens October 5 at College Station against Austin College and includes matches against Dallas University October 12, Southwestern October 22, LSA November 2, Tulane November 2, Baylor November 10, Texas November 20 in College Station, and Rice November 29 in Houston.
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Aggie
M.baylor
Waco
Texas
Aggies
Houston
Rice
Austin College
College Station
Dallas University
Southwestern
Beaumont
Tulane
College Sta
Baylor
Texas University
Allen Academy routs B B A 35 to 9 in basketball rematch
Allen Academy avenges Saturday's loss to Bryan Baptist Academy with a dominant 35 to 9 victory on Bryan Baptist Academy grounds. Dyess anchored the attack with eight field goals, Lipschnitze added six free throws, and Williams, Schatze, Jacobson, Wittmer, and Stegnelle contributed as Allen overwhelmed their rivals. Referee was Barnes of A M.
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Bryan Baptist Academy
Allen Academy
Baptist
Allen Boys
Allen
Dyess
Williams
Schatze
Lipschitze
Baptist Boys
Jacobson
Wittmer
Stegnelle
Lipschnitze
Barnes
A. and
Lost wood pile sparks blizzard hardship tale
Walter Lowry visited the Eagle office this morning to recount a hard luck story. He returned home Sunday as a blizzard began and found his wood pile on fire, burning despite his efforts and leaving him with no firewood during one of the season’s worst storms.
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Walter Lowry
Eagle Office
Relief in Rheumatism with ANTI RHEUMATIC Remedy
If you suffer rheumatism you can obtain quick relief from the internal remedy ANTI RHEUMATIC. It is suited for rheumatism sciatica lumbago and backache. Price 50c. Sold by E R Emmel Druggist.
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E. R. Emmel
Americans Told by Gerard Ten Leave Germany
Berlin dispatch says James W. Gerard retiring American ambassador to Germany urges American newspaper correspondents to depart Germany at once via Switzerland and Spain. He will stay in Berlin a few days to settle urgent matters, with staff and a few journalists accompanying him on return. Some Americans have already left Berlin.
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Berlin
Germany
Gerard
Will
United States
Associated Press
Copenhagen
A_ dispatch
Berlinske Tidende
James W. Gerard
Switzerland
Spain
Political machinery proves hardest to scrap
The Rochester Herald notes that the most difficult machinery to dismantle is political machinery, reflecting skepticism about reform efforts and the entrenchment of power structures within governance.
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Rochester Herald
Florida Fruit Crop Damage From Cold Blast
Florida fruit and vegetable growers face millions in losses after a cold spell across Saturday to Monday. Estimated 75 percent of vegetables killed. oranges and grapefruit frozen and trees damaged in places. In Tampa, minimum temperatures stayed at 31 degrees with no further winter injury expected, though early blooms were nipped and many vegetable crops severely damaged.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Florida
Tampa
Child's Feet Frozen Sparks City Charity Effort
A Mexican immigrant family found exposed to freezing weather in the western city area received aid from local citizens. The baby girl suffered frostbitten feet but was treated by a physician while the father secured work on the I. & G. N. railroad and the family received food.
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Mexico
Understanding Between US and Japan on Immigration Law
Washington reports an authoritative understanding between the United States and Japan regarding the new immigration law. The study finds no discrimination against Japanese and no provision for their exclusion. The Root-Takahira pact keeps Japanese coolies out via the Japanese government, not U S action.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Japan
Bolling Denies Knowledge of White House Leak
R. W. Bolling, brother in law of President Wilson, testifies he had no advance information of the peace note and no advance information of official White House or state department actions. The leak investigation committee after an executive session weighs future hearings in New York or witnesses in Washington.
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Washington
New York
R. W. Bolling
Wilson
White House
State Department
Women’s suffrage fails in Texas lower house by nineteen votes
Advocates for votes for women saw the Texas House approve engrossment of a constitutional amendment for submission to voters but fall short by 19 votes 76 to 56 with 10 absent. Debate stretched the day as opponents crowded the galleries and critics urged quicker action.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
John Moore
Palest
Bagby
Lavaca County
Senator Fuller
Wellborn News Seeks Spring Renewal In 1917
Wellborn correspondent reports thawing after a brief freeze. Local residents including Miss Jessie Baker and Mrs. Will Battle are mentioned along with visits from Bryan Millican Navasota and Houston. Farmers plan extended plowing to boost the 1917 crop prospects.
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Jessie Baker
Navasota
Will Battle
A. W. Royder
A. W. Royder, Jr
Hearne
Tom Johnson
Bryan
J. P. White
Little J. P., Jr
J. W. Barron
John Hensarling
Mr.McAuley
Guy Neelley
Neelley
W. W. Fife
Chapple Hill
Minnie Foster
Will Neelley
Millican
Paul McSwain
Paul
Will Pool
Houston
J. Bramma
Steamer Hankaka Sinks in China Snowstorm Tragedy
In Chefoo Shantung China on February seven a Japanese steamer Hankaka ran aground during a severe snowstorm causing the deaths of about 300 passengers and crew to drowning or freezing.
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Associated Press
Cheefoo
Shantung
China
Hankaka
Gratitude Letter From Jennie McMillan 1917
Jennie McMillan thanks friends for help in the Eagle automobile contest and recounts how their support enabled her to win the car. She says she looks forward to meeting them to express appreciation in person. Dated February 5 1917.
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Jennie McMillan
Eagle
Real Estate Transfer of 20 Acres in Thomas Webb Survey
Louis and Mattie Merka transfer 20 acres in the Thomas Webb survey to Antone Merka for a consideration of 120 dollars. The transaction records a deed transfer of land among family members.
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Louis and
Mattie Merka
Antone Merka
Thomas Webb
Man Charged With Forgery Sought by Authorities
Fred Cooper, alleged to have forged a $5 money order at the Bryan post office last December, remains at large. The case has been turned over to federal authorities in Austin for action.
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Fred Cooper
Bryan
Austin
Republicans dispute claim of White House lobbying tactics
Florida Times Union notes some Republicans call the President's Capitol visits systematic lobbying while stopping short of labeling him an insidious lobbyist.
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Capitol
Florida Times Union
Winter Cold and Community News From Prospect
Prospect reports odd winter weather from the South and notes sickness as La erippe circulates. A profitable lecture by county agent Mr Benson drew a large crowd despite chills. Farming returns to form as fields brighten. Some residents attended Steep Hollow church services on Sunday.
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Benson
Steep Hollow
Wanted Bohemian or Moravian girl for housework
Wanted a Bohemian or Moravian girl to do housework for three adults in a six room house with electric lights and running water in three rooms. The home is beautifully furnished with an oil stove and wood stove in the kitchen and offers an automobile trip this summer. Write Mrs George L Speer Hoyt Wood County Texas.
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George L. Speer
Hoyt
Wood County
Texas
Burglar Captured in North Main Restaurant Burglary
Louis Dodson a 17 year old negro boy known as Dummie was caught by Deputy City Marshal Worley inside Josse Nava restaurant on North Main street as he broke in through a glass door to steal eatables. He admitted to Sheriff Nunn that he had visited the place four times before.
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Louis Dodson
Worley
Josse Nava
North Main Street
Dodson
Dummie
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