Berlin editor targets Ambassador Gerard for war info leak
Count Van Reventlow criticizes Ambassador Gerard for using his position to transmit war information to the Entente via America. He also attacks American newspaper men as he notes Ambassador Gerard has left Berlin. London reports show British war loan subscriptions reach 700 million pounds with 200 to 300 thousand pounds awaiting processing.
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Amsterdam
van Reventlow
Berlin
Tages Zeitung
Gerard
America
London
Andrew Bonar Law
House of Commons
Law
U boat sunk after 40 minute sea battle near France
Officers aboard a Bordeaux freighter report that on January 22 a 40 minute engagement off the French coast between a German U boat and the French steamer Guyane ended with the submarine sinking.
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New York
Mne
Guyane
France
Bordeaux
Sunk ships reported near submarine zone in war era
New York dispatch reports two steamers chartered by Kerr Steamship Company sunk near the submarine zone. The Dalmata, a Norwegian vessel, and the Madradriatico, a Spanish ship, were among those lost.
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New York
Kerr Steamship Company
Dalmata
Sinking of Iolo Reported by Lloyds in London
Lloyds in London reports the sinking of the British steamer Iolo. Eleven crewmen aboard the British steamer Romsdalen, said sunk yesterday, remain missing and unaccounted for.
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London
Lloyd's
Okemen Sunk, Lloyds Reports British Steamship Loss
London February 19 Lloyds reports the British steamship Okemen has been sunk in British waters. Details remain scarce but the loss adds to wartime shipping casualties.
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London
Lloyd's
Okemen
Prices of Food Spark City Hall Riot In New York
Several hundred women from the tenement district stormed New York City Hall crying for bread as food prices rose. Police were called to restore order. Mrs. Ida Harris of the Mothers' Vigilant League led the crowd demanding mayoral aid and warned of consequences if not granted.
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Associated Press
New York
Ida Harris
Mothers’ Vigilant League
Mitchel
Major A. G. Jenkins Dies At Governor's Island Post
Major Albert G. Jenkins of the United States coast artillery died at his post on Governor's Island New York Saturday. Reared in Bryan he left sorrow among relatives and many friends here with a fuller obituary to follow once details are secured.
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Albert G. Jenkins
United States Coast Artillery
Governor's Island
N. Y
Bryan
Carranza Seizes All Nonoperating Mexican Mines
The Carranza government will take over all mines in Mexico not currently operating and lacking filed reasons for delays in resuming work. Amb. Fletcher reports only small mines have not filed explanations.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mexico
Carranza
Fletcher
Rural Teachers Lecture on Landscape Gardening
The rural teachers are invited to a slide lecture on Landscape Gardening by Prof. Hensel. It will be held Saturday February 24 at 16 o clock in room 20 second floor Agricultural building at A and M College. Bus transportation to the college is arranged for teachers arriving in Bryan to join the 9 o clock car.
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Hensel
A. and
M. College
Bryan
WM. L. Powers
German bank head urges sale of gold valuables to imperial bank
Amsterdam February 20 The Norddeutscher Allgemeine Zeitung prints an appeal from the president of the German Imperial Bank urging all Germans to sell their gold valuables to the imperial bank and to move jewels held in neutral countries through a diamond agency. Gold or ornaments with historical artistic or ethical interest are excluded.
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Amsterdam
Norddeutscher Allegemeine Zeitung
Berlin
German Imperial Bank
Imperial Bank
Heartfelt thanks for kindness after illness and death
The family of Mr. Fred Doferstein expresses gratitude for kindness and assistance during his illness and passing. They ask prayers for heavenly mercy and say he shall rest in peace. Signed by Mrs. Sam Luther and husband and children.
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Fred Doferstein
Sam Luther
Death of Fred Doferstein at 79 in Bryan
Fred Doferstein died February 1 at his daughter Mrs. Sam Luther's home after long illness. Born in Europe, he came to Bryan in 1885 and lived there most of his life. He was 79 years, 9 months and 14 days old and a member of the Kurten German church. Funeral services were held at the family residence led by Rev. J. J. Kasiski. He is survived by one daughter, nine grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. Pallbearers included Joe Paradouski, William Berger, J. C. Foster, Antone Blazek, Martin Dultch, and Joe Rosprim.
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Fred Doferstein
Sam Luther
Mr. Doferstein
Europe
Bryan
Kurten
J. J. Kasiski
Joe Paradouski
William Berger
J. C. Foster
Antone Blazek
Martin Dultch
Joe Rosprim
Persimmon Pledge Prompts Compliment Challenge
A playful note urges bold praise to be paired with a social dare to knock persimmons. The quip frames flattery and a fruit-test of charm, implying a lighthearted social game among friends or neighbors.
American Envoy Seeks Austro Hungary Stance on Submarine Warfare
American Ambassador Penfield in Vienna handed the Austro-Hungarian foreign minister a request for a clear final definition of Austria-Hungary’s attitude toward submarine warfare. The note comes as relations between the Dual Monarchy and the United States threaten to break, with Lansing seeking authority for Wilson to employ armed forces. London dispatch reports a Reuters account from February 20.
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Austria-Hungary
Germany
United States
Lansing
Wilson
London
Penfield
Vienna
Reuter
Colombia Treaty Not Yet Ratified by Senate
Washington Feb 21 The Senate Foreign Relations Committee said the long pending treaty to compensate Colombia for the Panama canal zone partition cannot be ratified at this session. The decision followed President Wilsons letter urging ratification.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Colombia
Panama Canal Zone
Wilson
Real estate transfer in Bryan records 400 dollars
J V Chemelsky and wife Mary transfer ownership to Mrs Fritz Lehmann for lots 6 and 7 block 178 City of Bryan with a consideration of 400 dollars.
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Court House
J. V. Chemelsky
Mary
Fritz Lehmann
City of Bryan
Secretary Lansing urges Iran? wait no neutralities bill
Secretary of State Lansing urged the senate judiciary committee to press the bill authorizing President Wilson to use the armed forces to enforce neutrality obligations. He cited belligerent armed vessels interned in U S ports that might attempt to escape.
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Washington
Lansing
Senate Judiciary Committee
Wilson
United States
Austrian Emperor Receives Czernin After Penfield Talks
A Zurich dispatch reports the Austrian emperor held a long audience with Count Czernin minister of foreign affairs after prior discussions with American Ambassador Penfield.
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London
Zurich
Count Czernin
Penfield
Newfoundland Schooners Mayola and Dorothy Sunk
London February 20 Lloyds reports state the Newfoundland fishing schooners Mayola and Dorothy have been sunk in recent incidents at sea with no immediate details on casualties or causes.
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London
Mayola
Lloyd's _reports
Wilson may seek extra authority before March 4
Washington reports President Wilson plans to address Congress late this week or early next to seek additional power to safeguard American seamen and ships from the German submarine threat. He is not expected to ask for a war declaration, with a possible break with Austria-Hungary anticipated. Plymouth port closes to nonallied ships under defense measures. Also announced are ship sinkings Minas, Skolan, Guiseppi, Guido, Rosalie in mid February.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Congress
Austria-Hungary
Vessels Sunk in Mediterranean Charred Zone
The Overseas News Agency reports many hostile ships sunk in the Mediterranean past few days. Among them are an Italian transport crowded with men, two armed steamers with cargoes for Salonici, and the French steamer Moventaux and sailing vessel Aphrodite.
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Berlin
Mediterranean
Overseas
Salonici
Oceanica
Moventaux
Aphrodite
Port of Plymouth Closed Official Notice
Port of Plymouth closed as of February 21 according to official notice issued in London. Authorities delayed further harbor operations and advised vessels to reroute requests to port authorities.
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Plymouth
London
Turkey to waive restrictions for Americans near Beirut
Washington reports Turkey assures Ambassador Elkus it will lift all limits on immediate departure of thousands of Americans around Beirut. American relief ships are guaranteed protection from Turkish submarine interference.
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Washington
Turkey
Elkus
Beirut
British order targets contraband ships to enemy ports
London reports an order in council dated February 16 requires vessels to call at British or allied ports and prove they are not bound for enemy ports to avoid capture for carrying contraband.
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London
Even the Aristocratic Passenger Accepts a Low Berth
A travel note observes that even a highborn traveler aboard a sleeping car shows no complaint about a low berth. The remark highlights comfort expectations across social strata during rail journeys.
Two Men Reunite After FFTY-Three Years in Coincidental Meeting
Gen. H. B. Stoddard and Mr. W. R. Fairman, Sr. meet again after more than fifty years. Stoddard was captured in 1864 during the war and Fairman was one of his captors, a remarkable wartime reunion.
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FFTY
H. B. Stoddard
W. R. Fairman
Gen. Stoddard
Mr. Fairman
Poligmac
Alexandria
Dr. Graham
McNutt
Fourteenth New York Cavalry
Stoddard
Billie Fairman
A and M Graduates Make Strong Showing at Westinghouse
Westinghouse Electric in Pittsburgh praises A and M College of Texas graduates for their electrical engineering training with six accepted from the current class, exceeding typical college intake. The group includes L A Baker, J C Carroll, J S Cavitt, E M Claytor, L L Fouraker, and others from 1910 to 1916.
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A. and
M. College of Texas
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
Pittsburgh
United States
H. M. Biebel
Westinghouse Company
A. and M. College
Westinghouse
Biebel
F. C. Bolton
L. A. Baker
J. C. Carroll
J. S. Cavitt
E. M. Claytor
L. L. Fouraker
M. W. Smith
Marvin Smith
College Station
American Institute of Electrical Engineers
M. College
Calvert Seeks Central Texas Normal Locating in Calvert
A Calvert Commercial Club committee presented to the state house education committee seeking to locate the Central Texas Normal in Calvert. They offered a 50 acre tract at the city edge with water, electric lights, and sewerage ready, and reported favorable reception from the committee.
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Calvert
Texas
J. A. Foster
William McIntosh
O. D. Baker
EB. A. Ingram
J. Felton Lane
Ben L. Parten
Jack M. Lewis
Calvert Commercial Club
Educational Committee
House
Central Texas Normal
Pershing Takes Funston's Place in Southern Department
General Pershing has advised Secretary Baker that he has assumed command of the Southern department succeeding General Funston. Baker said the succession was automatic and Pershing will hold the post until a permanent successor is named by the War Department.
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Associated Press
Washington
Pershing
Baker
Southern Department
Funston
War Department
Wilson considers skipping extra session for cabinet nominees
Washington February 20 The Associated Press reports President Wilson may break precedent by not convening the new Senate in an extra session on March 4 to confirm cabinet nominees. He is undecided whether an extra session is necessary.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Senate
Congress
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A. G. Jenkins
O. K
Paris
Minas
Skolan
Guiseppi
Guido
Ro- Sallie
General Stoddard
Texas District M Cavalry
Rochester
New York Cavalry
Nineteenth
United States Infantry
Fort Gibson
Pershing Takes
General Funston
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