United States must suffer consequences warned by Berlin press
Berlin papers report the Vossische Zeitung saying the American government is responsible for actions as two American merchants head for the blockade zone. Reports note Berlin reacts with deep sensation to the vessel departures and discuss American food concerns in Berne as Gerard contemplates Paris. Washington weighs Wilson on neutrality conferences and a food embargo while some embassy families prepare to leave with Bernstorff.
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London
Berlin
Vossische Zeitung
Wilson
Washington
Germany
United States
Gerard
Carranza
Austria
Bernstorff
Austro-Hungary
Germany Calls More to Colors
London dispatch reports a German demand that ten thousand trade union and Socialist officials join military service, after previously being exempt. The move widens compulsory obligations and signals a tightening of wartime mobilization.
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Germany
London
Reuter Dutch
Berne
Increase in Pay for the Governor
Associated Press reports supporters urge a governor salary rise from 4000 to 10000. A two year investigation of the governor's mansion costs shows 6500 total expenditures beyond the salary, including 2548 for home expenses, with 4000 salary and 6549.11 total.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Ourth
Govrnor
Pleas of Guilty Heard in Justice Court
Pleas of guilty were heard before Justice W W Gainer today. Eresenic Gonzales a Mexican was charged with drunkenness and fined $1 and costs. Williams a Negro was charged with being drunk in a public place and fined $1 and costs.
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W. W. Gainer
Eresenic Gonzales
Is Williams
American fireman wounded in Lakonia sinking
Queenstown February 13. An American fireman aboard the British steamship Lakonia, sunk last Wednesday, James Weygard was wounded by a shell splinter and is now confined in a local hospital.
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Queenstown
James Weygard
Express Office Closed as Public Nuisance in Atlanta
Atlanta authorities shut the city’s liquor shipment hub, operated by the Southern Express Company, under the state prohibition public nuisance clause. A temporary injunction by Superior Judge Ben H. Hill directs the depot’s relocation to the business district, with a permanent injunction hearing set for Tuesday.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Express
Ben H. Hill
John A. Boykin
Fulton County
Southern Express Company
Boykin
Express Company
Card of Thanks from A J Searcy and Family
The Searcy family extends sincere thanks through the Eagle to friends and neighbors for kindness during the illness of their beloved wife and mother. They say rewards can only come from heaven.
Doctor G W Emory Shot in San Antonio Train Shed
Dr G W Emory of Bryan Texas was fatally wounded in a shooting in the International and Great Northern train shed in San Antonio. L D Webster a former Bryan resident and family patient of Dr Emory was arrested and says he betrayed my confidence.
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San Antonio
Texas
G. W. Emory
Bryan
International & Great Northern
L. D. Webster
Webster
Emory
Suspect in Dr. Emory Shooting Held in San Antonio
In San Antonio on February 12 Webster was held for shooting Dr. Emory after his wife surprised investigators. Mrs Emory, who knew both men as lifelong friends, said she was shocked by the accusation. Webster admitted the act and expressed sorrow, stating he shot after abusing trust. The pair had come from Austin the prior Sunday.
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Dr. Emory
Emory
San Antonio
C. M. Cole
Webster
Comptroller's Office
Austin
Texas
Ambassador Gerard Detained in Berlin Seeks Communications
Zurich reports reveal Ambassador Gerard was detained in Berlin after the United States severed ties with Germany. His telephone lines and mail were cut, blocking contact with Washington as Germany pushes for talks on safe shipping while England’s blockade persists. The State Department notes Germany must withdraw the submarine order and restore the Sussex pledge before negotiations can start.
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Gerard
Pris
Germany
England
Ritter
State Department
Wilson to Decide on Guns for Merchant Ships
Washington reports President Wilson may delay a decision on arming American merchant ships until he seeks further authority from Congress. The policy remains unchanged for now, but a growing string of incidents and the Yarrowdale affair heighten urgency. Norway Sweden and Denmark have protested to German ministers over the submarine blockade and potential losses.
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Congress
Wilson
Germany
Kagen
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Americans Held in Asia Minor
The state department asked Ambassador Elkus in Constantinople for an update on detained Americans in Asia Minor since the break with Germany. No reports have come from Constantinople or Sofia, leaving Washington without word on their status.
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Washington
State Department
Elkus
Constantinople
Asia Minor
Germany
Sofia
Three Countries Write Germany
London Feb 14 Reuters dispatch reports that three nations have issued writings or statements concerning Germany as part of diplomatic or political exchanges. The texts highlight differing perspectives on Germany’s position in Europe and potential policy responses.
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Germany
London
Reuters
British Gains and German Evacuation Reported at Ancre Front
Berlin reports small British successes after days of heavy artillery and infantry fighting north of Ancre. Germans evacuated Grandcourt after destroying defenses. British learned of the move days later. Amsterdam notes Telegraf claim of air attack on Zebrugge with 300 anti aircraft shells fired to deter planes.
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Ancre
Overseas
Grandcourt
Amsterdam
Telegraf
Tusk
Zebrugge
German ships crews in American ports held in Germany
Berlin reports Foreign Secretary Zimmerman said Switzerland was asked to approach the United States on the status of crews from interned German ships in American ports. He noted that 72 Americans seized by German raiders in the South Atlantic remain detained in Germany while their release was arranged.
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American
von Bernstorff
Gerard
Washington
United States
Germany
Zimmerman
War Vessels in American Ports Placed in Termed Duty
War vessels in American ports are placed in termed duty until the end of the war. Crews of merchant vessels are free to leave any time.
U S Rejects Talks With Germany Over Submarine Question
Washington officials forecast a firm refusal to discuss the submarine issue with Germany unless its campaign of ruthlessness is halted. The latest German inquiry is seen as an attempt to close the issues and strain U S resolve.
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Washington
Germany
United States
Hold Only War Vessel Crews Washington Feb 12
Under international law the crews of German war vessels are to be treated as prisoners of war according to the rules of neutrality. The ruling follows debates in Washington regarding treatment and rights of enemy sailors aboard captured ships.
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Washington
Navy urged to arm American merchant ships
Washington February 12 President Franklin of the International Mercantile Marine Company asked the navy department for guns to arm passenger ships of the American line. The company cites inability to find guns elsewhere. It is understood the Navy favors arming ships for defense but opposes convoying merchantmen for military reasons.
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Washington
Franklin
International Mercantile Marine Company
Navy Department
Ambassadors Train Arrives Hoboken for Frederik VIII Breakfast
The special train carrying Ambassador Bernstorf f and suite from Washington arrived in Hoboken with the official party breakfasting on the Frederik VIII, which is scheduled to sail at 2 o'clock this afternoon.
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Hoboken
N. J
Ambassador Bernstorff
Washington
Frederik VIII
France offers 500000-franc prize for submarine destroyers
Paris on February 14 reports a resolution introduced in the chamber of deputies proposing a prize of 500000 francs to the crew of any French allied or neutral vessel that destroys an attacking submarine.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
American schooner Lyman M Law Submerged off London
London February 14 The American schooner Lyman M Law reportedly was submerged Monday according to the Stefani Agency of Rome The crew including eight Americans is said to have landed at a nearby port
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London
Lyman M. Law
Bill to regulate price of cotton in Texas
Senator J C Mc Nealus of Dallas proposes an amendment to the Texas constitution to fix a minimum cotton price at 14 cents per pound and authorize the agency to loan money on cotton, to be voted on at the July 1918 primary.
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McNealus
Associated Press
Austin
Texas
J. C. McNealus
Dallas
Spell Myers Wedding Unites Local Couple
Sunday morning at the home of Rev. M. E. Weaver Elijah Spell and Sallie Myers united in marriage. Miss Myers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Myers, recently moved to Bryan from Anderson. The couple is noted by many friends and the Eagle extends congratulations.
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M. E. Weaver
Elijah Spell
Sallie Myers
Dr. Weaver
Miss Myers
M. L. Myers
Bryan
Anderson
Mr. Spell
T. A. Spell
Automobile Register Entries for Crawford and Grant
Record lists 480 H. B. Crawford Ford Millican and 481 R. B. Grant Regal Bryan, noting vehicle registrations or make and owner details in a concise register item.
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H. B. Crawford
Ford
Millican
R. B. Grant
Regal, Bryan
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