Navy Orders 25 000 Recruits Enlisted Immediately
Washington reports Navy recruiting agents are instructed to enlist 25 000 additional men at once. The note follows other dispatches discussing submarine attacks on merchant vessels and diplomatic positions on the Gerard detention. Germany extends delay for neutral ships to reach neutral ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Navy
Germany
Paris
Madrid
The
Petit Journal
Government seeks supplemental credit for war costs
London reports the government will ask Parliament for a supplemental vote of credit of 200 million pounds for war expenses to March 31, and 350 million pounds as the first installment of the annual requirement through March 31, 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Japanese Navy Arms Ships To Protect Ocean Lanes
Special measures by the Japanese navy to shield shipping from German submarines are understood to include arming several vessels operating between Japan and England with 3 inch weapons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Japanese Navy Department
Japan
England
Senate confirms most of Ferguson appointments in Texas
Austin Texas February 9 The Senate has confirmed all of Governor Fergusons appointments except Woodman state labor commissioner University of Texas regents to be considered later
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Senate
Claims note misinterpreted in Berlin briefing
Reports from Berlin quote the Overseas News Agency saying diplomatic ties between Germany and the United States may be broken off though no official confirmation exists. The agency notes German regret that the American president misinterpreted a German note and stresses Germany acted to defend itself against hostile, international law violating measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
United States
Armour's Fertilizer on Track with Blood and Bone Mix
A single car on track carries Armour's Fertilizer described as composed of blood and bone. J. M. Saladiner is listed in connection with the carriage. Additional details are sparse in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Saladiner
Real Estate Transfer Nelson Dulaney to Anton Merka
A real estate transfer records Nelson Dulaney selling 30 acres in the Thomas Webb survey to Anton Merka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Dulaney
Anton Merka
Thomas Webb
Ambassador Gerard To Leave Berlin For Switzerland
Berlin reports Ambassador James W. Gerard and his party likely depart Saturday evening, though the date remains uncertain. They plan to travel through Switzerland on the return or next leg of their absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
James W. Gerard
Switzerland
Switzerland Takes Over German Interests in Japan
Tokio February 9 Swiss envoy announces Switzerland has assumed German interests in Japan previously managed by the United States after Germany severed ties. The move follows the break in relations, with Switzerland to protect German nationals and property in Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Switzerland
Japan
United States
Norwegian steamer Ida sunk by submarine. crew landed
London reports the Norwegian steamer Ida was sunk by a German submarine. Survivors were landed. the captain said the chief mate and steward were killed on deck by gunfire. The submarine fired continuously without warning until sinking. Lloyds notes the Hanskinck and Sanna Larsen have also been sunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ida
Lloyd’s
Hanskinck
Latila
Sanna Larsen
Norwegian ship Storskoge sunk by German submarine
Queenstown February 9 The Norweg ian ship Storskoge was sunk yesterday by a German submarine. The crew were aboard the submarine when a steamer appeared and the submarine submerged. Chief officer Jena and the carpenter were the only ones able to return to the ship's boat and were picked up by the steamer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queenstown
Storskoge
Jena
Commercial Club Secretary Elected in Bryan
A special directors meeting selected S. E. Eberstadt of Pecos Texas as secretary to replace W A McElroy. Eberstadt, previously Pecos secretary for 18 months and Jefferson secretary for five years, is expected to arrive in Bryan around February 20 to assume duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
W. A. McElroy
S. E. Eberstadt
Pecos
Texas
Eberstadt
Jefferson
Eagle
Bryan
A and M College Opens Second Term With New Enrollees
A and M College entered its forty first year second term on Friday with thirty new students, lifting total enrollment to 1235 or potentially 1250 before term end. Registration occurred Thursday and classes resumed Friday with no major postponements. Commencement is scheduled for the first week of June.
German American Loyalty Pledged by National Alliance
The German American National Alliance meeting in Philadelphia endorses Wilson’s policy of severing ties with Germany and pledges loyalty to the United States. Delegates from 28 states vow to form regiments if needed and to redirect German Red Cross funds to American Red Cross for soldiers’ families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y Associated Press
Philadelphia
Wilson
Germany
United States
National Alliance
American Red Cross
Charles J. Hexamer
Lincoln
German Red Cross
Red Cross
Plant offered to Wilson for national use
Dr. Pierce tendered President Wilson the free use of the American Engine Works at Roundbrook New Jersey if the country needs it. The plant is operating and fully equipped with American ball engines and dynamos suitable for navy plants. It cost more than half a million dollars to place in operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Buffalo
N. Y
Pierce
Wilson
American Engine Works
Roundbrook
N. J
Recovery of Harry K Thaw Proceeds Slowly
Philadelphia on February 9 reports police surgeon examination finds Harry K Thaw not fit for removal from hospital after throat cut four weeks ago. Physician says improvement slow and he may stay in hospital for a couple more weeks while under arrest on a Kansas City boy beating warrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Harry K. Thaw
Thaw
New York
Kansas City
Candy sale for Belgium relief by Philathea class
The Philathea class of the First Baptist Sunday school will hold a candy sale Saturday from 2 to 6 pm at Hardy Newton's store. Proceeds go to aid destitute and hungry Belgian children. the notice urges city support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philathea
First Baptist Sunday School
Hardy Newton
Belgium
Flag Raising at Allen Academy Promises Patriotism
Allen Academy plans a February 22 flag raising with a military drill music and an address by a distinguished speaker. Students and teachers contributed 67 dollars to a steel flagpole and a large flag, intended as a civics lesson in American patriotism and citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Academy
Academy
Allen Boys
Ben
Allen Academy Girls or Boys Basketball Triumph
The Allen Academy defeated Calvert High 32 to 10 on the academy grounds yesterday afternoon. The walkover game showcased strong teamwork and coaching as Allen extended a season of victories with a dominant performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Academy
Calvert High School
Academy
Calvert High
Mr. W. T. James III Suffers Stroke in Barber Chair
Mr. W. T. James III received a slight stroke this morning while resting in a barber chair. His entire left side was affected and he was taken home for medical aid. He remains rational and hopeful friends expect a swift return to health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. James
Shovel Patented With Tubular Single Piece Blade
A newly patented shovel features a blade formed from a single piece of metal tubing with all parts except the cutting edge made from the tube. This design aims for increased strength and reduced assembly.
Foul brood inspection tour heads Southwest Texas
State entomologist F. B. Paddock heads a Southwest Texas tour to discuss foul brood regulations and control with leading beekeepers. Accompanied by Secretary Lee Stourgeon of the Texas Beekeepers Association, they will visit San Antonio Floresville Beeville and other key beekeeping communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Paddock
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
Texas
Lee Stourgeon
Texas Bee Keepers’ Association
San Antonio
Floresville
Beeville
Havana plot against government shocks authorities
Aurelio Leiva, secretary of the interior, reports a plot against the government involving civil and military officials. Several army officers have been arrested as authorities respond to the discovery in Havana Cuba on February 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Cuba
Aurelio Levia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Washington
Gerard
Lansing
George Washington
Turino
Frost
Ferguson
Labor
Woodman
Armour's Fertilizer
BIG Plant
New Jersey
Harry K
C.V. Wheeler
Allen
Calvert
MR. W. T. James III
Cologero Eppolito and
Antonio Scaldino
Geovanni Millozzo
Vita Scat‘mado
Brazos County
Star Brand
Star Brand Potato
Bennett
Bryan Cotton Oil and Fertilizer CO
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!