Press Dispatches From Rome and Fronts Abroad
The Associated Press reports Rome that Germany may press Italy to join the war in exchange for Tre nt and other concessions as the German ambassador warns of harsher treatment if Italy remains unfriendly. Reports from Washington note Germany's willingness to withdraw its food blockade if England halts shipments to German civilians. In Montenegro Austrian planes attack the royal residence and a Montenegrin port is shelled as heavy fighting continues in Belgium, Lorraine, and Alsace with French forces reporting gains. Russian forces retreat from East Prussia, and churchill signals further action to curb neutrals shipping food to Germany. Lloyd George notes war cost at ten billion dollars with Britain bearing the majority of the burden. The British steamer Wavelet struck a mine and was beached to avoid sinking.
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Rome Faces Worst Flood In Living Memory
The Tiber rose fifty feet above its banks and climbed two inches per hour threatening Rome on February 15. The historic bridge near St. Peter's was submerged as flood waters neared surrounding streets and walls collapsed in parts of the city.
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Frightening Mexico City Crisis Reported by AP
Associated Press reports a frenzied Zapata destruction of Mexico City works. Famine worsens as conditions grow critical and Carranza forces expected to evacuate the capital.
Canal sees surge of sailing vessels use
Washington reports Panama Canal authorities were surprised by the number of sailing vessels using the canal. The route shortens the voyage nearly three months versus sailing around the Horn, prompting attention from canal officials.
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Congress probes lobbying in ship purchase bill
Washington February 15 Democrats and filibustering Republicans voted to investigate charges of lobbying by the shipping trust in the ship purchase bill and to probe negotiations by administration officials to buy bellicose ships.
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Washington
Shipping Trust
Administration
Corn Pone in Mexico City Reported by AP
Washington February 15 reports no flour in Mexico City with bread made of corn meal. The note mentions George Ellis Jr. selling 114 acres in Brazos County Mary Lawrence survey to Luther Holland for 1600 dollars.
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Washington
Mexico City
George Ellis Jr
Luther Holland
Mary Lawrence
Brazos County
Mexico City Conditions Worsening Says State Dept Dispatch
Official dispatches report deteriorating conditions in Mexico City as Vera Cruz newspapers describe a campaign to pressure the diplomatic corps. The American mission may depart if other nations’ officials do.
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Associated Press
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State Department
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Shipping Bill Fight Reignites in House
Washington reports a fresh clash over the shipping bill as the House moves to complete action before night. President Wilson endorses a reasonable cloture rule for the Senate amid the proceedings.
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Associated Press
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Deadly explosion mars masked ball in Sofia
Two Sofia aristocrats are reported killed and several injured when a bomb exploded at a masked ball in Sofia last night. The Associated Press report notes other international items from Berlin to London, including war developments and diplomacy.
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Berlin
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Building an Air Navy to Fight Submarines
England is building new aeroplanes and training pilots for a continuous air offensive against German submarine bases after a large February raid over Belgium. Reports note Allied talks on the U S flag note and German responses cite neutral ship identity issues in the war zone.
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Associated Press
London
England
Belgium
Butch Jordan Kills Father in Texas Dispute
In Snyder Texas on February 15 Butch Jordan shot and killed his father J B Jordan a pioneer West Texas farmer after a business dispute. Butch and his brother Wil are under arrest in Snyder. Mayor Harris awarded the city scavenger contract to W W Foster for 30 dollars a month.
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Associated Press
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Tex
Butch Jordan
J. B. Jordan
West Texas
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W. W. Foster
Redistricting Bill Advances in House for Texas
The House engrossed the Haney-Griggs bill nearly unanimously to redraw Texas into eighteen Congressional districts. It would add two West Texas representatives. In other action, many town reps organized opposition to Robbins public services bill, arguing it curtails local self government. We have been Trojans, Troy was, Cicero.
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