Germany Implements New Submarine Warfare Rule Tonight
Berlin reports a new German rule on submarine warfare to take effect at midnight. Across the front, Verdun fighting persists with intensified shelling and French counterattacks. German troops gain in Lorraine and Woevre while French lines hold firm near Douaumont. Trebizond and nearby Black Sea towns see Turkish evacuation. Italy seizes 34 of 37 German steamers in Italian ports.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Germany
London
Verdun
Douaumont
Manhuelles
Lorraine
War Office
Douau
Italy
House of Commons
Carnes Leaves Houston and Texas Central Depot
J. H. Carnes, long time night operator at the Houston and Texas Central depot in this city, is loading his household goods today and will depart for Waxahachie with his belongings.
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J. H. Carnes
Houston & Texas Central
French auxiliary cruiser Provence sunk in Mediterranean
Paris reports the auxiliary French cruiser Provence was sunk in the Mediterranean on Saturday. Malta received 296 survivors, while the ministry of marine later estimated 870 survivors in total.
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Paris
Mediterranean
Malta
Ministry of Marine
Italian Liners Cleared at New York Over Armament
In Washington on February 29 the Italian liners Gustppe Verdi and San Gugliel mo were ordered cleared at New York after the Italian government assured their mounted guns were solely for defensive use.
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Washington
Gustppe Verdi
San Guglielmo
New York
British February casualties total 739 officers and 17847 men
London reports February casualty lists from all areas show 739 officers and 17 847 men killed wounded or missing. The Associated Press notes the totals reflect ongoing wartime losses across British forces.
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London
Transfer of Day Operator to Waxahachie Marked in Bryan
The article notes Mr. Carnes moves tomorrow to Waxahachie as day operator for the road after earning many friends in Bryan who regret his departure. He is succeeded in Bryan by Mr. Apard.
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Waxahachie
Mr. Carnes
Bryan
Apard
Galveston Grain Exports Hit New February High
Exports through Galveston in February reached 4 545 456 bushels. Wheat shipments totaled 4 322 600 with corn and kaffir corn making up the rest. Of the wheat, 794 000 bushels were sent to Rotterdam for relief of Belgium. February exports nearly doubled January and were the largest since December 1914.
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Galveston
Tex
Rotterdam
Commission For Relief of
Belgium
Ferguson commutes death sentence to life in Henry Tennel case
Governor Ferguson lowers the punishment of Henry Tennel from death to life imprisonment after a reprieve and review. Tennel, a Black man, faced execution for assaulting a Black girl. execution had been scheduled for February 16. The governor’s decision follows a thirty day reprieve and case review.
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Harris County
Associated Press
Houston
Tex
Ferguson
Henry Tennel
Steel market on big boom drives orders to yearhigh
New York reports orders aggregating 4,000,000 tons valued at 250 million dollars placed since January 1. Officials say the crest of the boom has not yet been reached and prosperity will be surpassed before year end.
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New York
Seed requests and germ supply from Ellagene Farm
If you cannot get what seeds you wish write us with your seed wants and Farmo germ. Ellagene Farm, Aldine, Tex.
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Ellagene Farm
Aldine, Tex
Mine Explosion at Davis Coal Reserve Leaves Four Dead
An explosion at the Davis Coal Company's mine in Kempton West Virginia entombs seventy one miners. Of those affected, thirty nine recovered, four dead, two fatally injured, and the rest unhurt or unaccounted as rescuers continue work. Fifty two rescued alive, nine missing, six dead.
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Kempton
W. Va
Davis Coal Company
Germany cabinet debates submarine warfare notes
Germany's latest submarine warfare communication was discussed in detail at today's cabinet meeting in Berlin. The conclusion was postponed awaiting supplemental data from Berlin.
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Germany
Associated Press
Washington
Berlin
American 15 Killed by Mexican Bandits
The murder of Weber C. Varnd, an American, by Vil listas at his home twenty miles north of Durango last night is reported by state department advices. No further details are provided.
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Washington
Weber C. Varnd
Villistas
Durango
State Department
520000 Stolen From Mail Pouch in New York Heist
In New York on a Saturday $25000 in securities was stolen from mail pouches. Officials announced the theft today. The report notes shifting moods among lawmakers and public sentiment following the incident.
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New York
Zeppelin L-19 last message found after wreck
A bottle from the sea contains the final note from the L-19 airship commander. The message, addressed to his parents wife and son, says the craft was dropping and all expected to be drowned after the January 31 air raid on England.
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Associated Press
London
North Sea
England
Verdun Front Sees New German Gains and Vessel Captures
The Verdun fighting continues with Germany claiming 280000 troops in control of the wooded district northwest and northeast of Geaumont and the forest of Herbe. Brabant Haumont and Samogneux villages fall to German forces while French troops contest Haumont approaches. A Portuguese naval division commander seized 36 German and Austrian ships in Lisbon harbor. The Westburn sunk after a prize crew of 206 prisoners took it to sea. Admiral von Phul, former battle fleet commander, died aged two days after retirement.
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Associated Press
London
Verdun
Geaumont
Herbe
Brabant
Haumont
Samogneux
Portugese
Lisbon
Berlin
von Phul
Higgs seeks re election as Brazos County Clerk in Democratic primary
The Eagle endorses Will S Higgs for re election as county clerk of Brazos County promising continued efficient administration. Higgs emphasizes his long local roots three terms in office and extensive office experience as key qualifications to serve voters effectively. He pledges faithful service if honored again.
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Eagle
Will S. Higgs
Brazos County
Higgs
Thos. W. Higgs
Bryan
German raider feared in North Atlantic after warning
The Italian liner Giuseppe Verdi reported a Halifax wireless warning on Tuesday to watch for a German sea raider at large in the Northern Atlantic, a development noted on its arrival today.
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Associated Press
New York
Atlantic
Guisseppe Verdi
Halifax
William in Verdun area establishes new headquarters
Berlin dispatch reports Emperor William set up headquarters facing Verdun. The French war office acknowledges air squadron bombardment near Metz hitting a gas tank and causing a great fire. It concedes Bra bant loss but claims the French line remains unbroken.
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Associated Press
London
England
Emperor William
Verdun
Berlin
Evening News
French War Office
Metz
Brabant
Five Dead in Farmhouse Fire near Taloga Oklahoma
Early today the bodies of D. M. Creed his wife and three children and two brothers were found in the ruins of a farmhouse near Taloga Oklahoma after a blaze last night. Police and local authorities investigated the fire as an accidental blaze with all five victims identified.
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Taloga
D. M. Creed
Moon Seeks Constable Post in Precinct Four
J R Moon announces in the Fagle column as a Democratic primary candidate for constable of Precinct Four on July 22 1916. Raised in Grimes County he moved to this county four years ago and has served as county jailor and in county road work leadership. He vows to enforce the law and asks voters for support.
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Fagle
J. R. Moon
Moon
Grimes County
John D. Conlee
Bob McMinn
Moor
Dem onstration Agent Moves Office to Courthouse
A. W. Buchanan county farm demonstration agent moved his office to the courthouse today and will share space with County Judge J. T. Maloney. He invites the public to call and consult on any matters related to his work.
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A. W. Buchanan
J. T. Maloney
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