American Club Fire in Toronto Claims One Life
A fire early today destroyed the American Club in Toronto a six story building causing $50000 damage. One man P I Hairston of Dallas Texas died from suffocation found inside a third floor window. Two others Captain Minard of the American Legion and a night watchman were injured. Hairston previously noted as a Dallas business and society figure is not listed in local directories.
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Associated Press
Toronto
American Club
P. I. Hairston
Dallas
Tex
Minard
American Legion
Night
Hairston
Culberson Returns to Seat in Senate Debut
Senator Culberson resumes Senate duties in Washington after illness. He plans daily attendance till adjournment and says his campaign will be run by the Democrats of Texas. The welcome in the chamber drew cheers and a levee interruption of business.
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Texas
Marshall
Culberson
Brandeis
Washington
C. A. Culberson
Senate
Democrats of
Terrible fire in New York shipping area
The Boston Castle and Pacific steamers and 906 feet of Brooklyn pier were destroyed by fire, with Pallazia damaged and several smaller ships burned. Loss estimated over a million dollars, later raised to about 3 million as loading of war munitions was underway.
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New York
Boston Castle
Pacific
Brooklyn
Pallazia
A. and M. Defeat Baylor in Tight Basketball Clash
A. and M. defeated Baylor 24 to 22 in Waco, with the Farmers pulling away only in the final two minutes. The win completes a two game series, following their Monday victory, and they next face Dallas University in North Texas before closing the season with Rice in Houston Friday and Saturday.
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Waco
Tex
Baylor
Farmers
Dallas University
North Texas
Rice
Houston
Sugar repeal favored by House caucus vote
The House Democratic caucus approved repeal of the free sugar clauses in the Underwood tariff as a party measure. The vote was 84 to 20. Washington, Feb. 18.
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House Caucus
Associated Press
Washington
House Democratic
Navy plans 183 submarines for fleet defense outlined
Rear Admiral Grant told the House Naval Committee that a 183 submersible force is needed for Atlantic and Pacific operations. The U S has 27 submarines ready, with 10 more laid up, while 35 are under construction or authorized. Bases proposed include New London Philadelphia Norfolk for the Atlantic and San Diego San Francisco and the Columbia River for the Pacific.
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Associated Press
Washington
Atlantic
Pacific
House Naval Committee
Grant
Navy
United States
Admiral Grant
New London
Philadelphia
Norfolk
San Diego
San Francisco
Columbia River
Proposal to endorse Elihu Root defeated at New York GOP
Albany February 16. A proposal to endorse Elihu Root for the presidency was presented to the resolutions committee of the Republican State Convention today but was defeated after a heated debate.
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Associated Press
Albany
N. Y
Indorse Flihu Root
Resolutions Committee
Mexican border plan to embarrass Carranza government
Private advices to the war department report an alleged Mexican expedition planned to cross the border into Mexico to embarrass the Carranza government. General Funston at San Antonio has been told to act to preserve American neutrality.
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Washington
War Department
California
Texas
Mexico
Carranza
Funston
San Antonio
Tillman Opposes Unmatched Navy Standard
Washington reports Senator Tillman chairing the senate navy committee rejects President Wilson's call for the "greatest navy" in the world. He advocates the second greatest navy, stressing efficiency of officers and ship fighting qualities over being unparalleled.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
United States
Tillman
Senate Navy Committee
Senate
Fire devastates Fall River business district in 2 million loss
Fire swept through Fall River Massachusetts business section early today causing an estimated 2 million dollars in damage. No lives were lost and investigators have not determined the fire's origin.
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Associated Press
Fall River
Mass
Former priest Hans Schmidt electrocuted at Sing Sing
Hans Schmidt was executed by electric chair at Sing Sing prison this morning for the murder of Anna Aaumuller on September 2, 1913. He faced death calmly, sought forgiveness from those harmed, forgave his own injurers, and died within a minute of the current being applied.
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Iby Associated Press
Ossinging
N. Y
Hans Schmidt
Sing Sing
Anna A. Aumuller
Dowling Defeats Peach Creek 20 to 3 on Wellborn Court
Dowling defeated Peach Creek on Tuesday afternoon in a fast game at Wellborn Court with a 20 to 3 score. Dowling dominated the contest showcasing strong offense and defense.
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Dowling
Peach Creek
Wellborn Court
Russians seize Erzerum forts as siege tightens Caucasus
Petrograd dispatch reports Erzerum captured by Russian forces from the Turks. Ninety thousand men reportedly trapped inside the city with two weeks of provisions. Berlin meanwhile notes three failed British trench assaults at Ypres and the Lusitania dispute moves toward a possible US accord.
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Associated Press
London
Petrograd
Erzerum
Caucassus
Berlin
Ypres
Conditions Improving In Paris Amid War Disruptions
Paris officials report unemployment fell from 257 435 after the Marne to 79 447 in December 1915 as most industries revive. Textile and clothing trades cut idle workers from 44 333 to 29 963, with 28 569 women unemployed. Women fill many men’s jobs in transport, offices, and munitions, boosting services and production as families relocate to the countryside.
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Paris
Associated Press
Marne
Argonne
Paris Commission
Pst
Survey Planned for Housing Near A and M College
A Commercial Club committee led by L. L. McInnis and A. W. Wilkerson will survey housing needs for A. and M. College staff in Bryan. Ed Hall R. S. Webb and T. B. Hubbard join the group as it starts work to propose definite action for better living quarters.
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Clarence Ousley
Commercial Club
President Fountain
M. College
Bryan
L. L. McInnis
A. W. Wilkerson
Ed Hall
R. S. Webb
Bryan Commercial Club Holds Special Meeting on Trade and Roads
The Bryan Commercial Club met in special session with low attendance. They invited the Navasota Chamber of Commerce to discuss road matters and the Long bridge crossing over the Navasota River, seeking improved crossings to draw more Bryan trade. further actions were postponed to the next meeting due to limited turnout.
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Navasota Club
Bryan
Bryan Commercial Club
Navasota
Spelling contest rules set for Brazos County teachers
Rural teachers hear proposed rule changes for spelling contests. The committee revises to include a contest in each grade including first grade and high school. Two pupils may enter from each school, allowing sixteen high school entrants. Signed by F A Templeton A B Ford J E Batson.
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F. A. Templeton
A. B. Ford
J. E. Batson
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Beaumont
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Surrey
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Wesern
Lusitania
Lansing
Count von Bernstorff
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