Radio message ties Davenport to Hoquiam in 20 minutes
Associated Press reports a government preparedness wireless test from Davenport Iowa to Hoquiam Washington set a record by transmitting a message in 20 minutes. W H Kirwin a former US Army officer led the test delivering the message to Puget Sound navy yard and noting nationwide reception.
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Associated Press
Davenport
Iowa
Hoquiam
Wash
W. H. Kirwin
United States Army
Hoquaim
Pacific
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Oklahoma Man Guilty of Manslaughter in Philadelphia
John F Anderson of Ardmore Oklahoma was found guilty of manslaughter for shooting James P Campbell in a Philadelphia saloon on September 25. The jury heard motive argued as robbery but the judge rejected that claim. A new trial motion was noted as possible.
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Philadelphia
John F Anderson
Ardmore
James P. Campbell
Anderson
Man Hurt While Repairing Railroad Tower Near Depot
J H Cherry of Hearne interlocking tower repairer for the Houston and Texas Central Railroad was seriously hurt this afternoon when a sledge hammer slipped from a helper and struck him on the head near the passenger depot. Blood flowed freely but after prompt treatment he appeared to be all right.
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J. H. Cherry
Hearne
Houston & Texas Central Railroad
Good Roads Committee Returns From Harris and Jefferson Counties
Messrs J E Covey John C Vick and Marshall F Dansby returned Tuesday from a trip to Harris and Jefferson counties to inspect good roads. The advisory committee to the commissioners court will study materials and methods for district roads. They praised Haris County roads and Beaumont streets using Uvalde asphalt but will visit more areas before recommending. They will take time and act for taxpayers.
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Messrs
J. E. Covey
John C. Vick
Marshall F. Dansby
Harris
Jefferson
Commissioners Court
Mr. Covey
Haris County
Beaumont
Fire devastates Passaic tenement district
Passaic New Jersey saw 240 people homeless after a morning fire sweeping the tenement area. Officials estimate losses at 200000 dollars. investigators believe the blaze started when a candle toppled during a quarrel between two men chopping wood in a cellar.
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Passaic
Associated Press
N. J
Pioneer Citizen W L Edge Dies in Port Arthur
News of Captain W L Edge death at his Port Arthur home brings deep sorrow to Bryan Brazos County friends where he long resided He moved from Kurten Texas forty eight years ago to serve as justice of the peace and county commissioner He leaves a wife eight children sixteen grandchildren and many relatives Funeral services will be at Tyron Baptist Church tomorrow at 11 o'clock with remains arriving in Bryan tonight
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W. L. Edge
Port Arthur
Bryan
Brazos County
Mr. Edge
Macon County
Georgia
Texas
Kurten
W. H. Edge
Monroe Edge
W. G. Drummond
Hubert Drummond
George Edge
Tom Benbow
Della Edge
J. L. Edge
Old Tyron Baptist Church
Edge
The
Baptist Church
Israel
Germany’s Loss of Africa Highlighted by Law
London report states 730000 square miles of German African territory captured. Earlier gains include Kamerun transfers to France and Britain, with German East Africa still contested as Allied forces advance. The note suggests Allies hold a large portion of former German colonies.
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London
Andrew Bonar Law
Africa
Germany
France
Kamerun
Togoland
South Africa
German East Africa
Law
Brandeis Facing Senate Probing on Proxies and Ties
Washington reports that a senate subcommittee examining Louis D. Brandeis' supreme court nomination heard charges he was hired by the late EB H Harrison to secure proxies in the Illinois Central Railroad control fight and that Brandeis had ties to the Equitable Life Assurance Society.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Louis D. Brandeis
Supreme Court
Brandeis
EB. H. Harrison
Illinois Central Railroad
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Russians Seek Sea Outlet While German Offensive Advances
In Duma remarks Sazanoff says Russia seeks a sea outlet in a different direction. German western offensive shows breaches in Artois and Alsace provinces with two miles gained and about three thousand prisoners taken. Scheer named head of the German battle fleet as von Pohl resigns. In Washington, Gore resolution's passage looks unlikely amid Wilson's continued opposition.
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Artois
Reinghardt Scheer
von Phohl
Alsace
Isa
Woevre
New Blockade Minister Attends First Cabinet Meeting
London reports Lord Robert Cecil taking office as blockade minister at the first cabinet meeting. Paris notes intense fighting along the Meuse front near Herbe forest with infantry actions over a ten mile front and signs of a major German westward offensive.
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London
Robert Cecil
Texas Heroes Buried in the State Cemetery at Austin
Readings from the State Cemetery in Austin honor several distinguished Texans. Biographies describe William M. Brown a Confederate soldier and Texas official. William R. Scurry a Texas congressman and general. Abner S. Lipscomb jurist and secretary of state. Ben McCulloch Confederate general. August Buchel cavalry officer. Edward Burleson pioneer and early Texas leader. Forbes Britton Corpus Christi senator. Each tomb bears inscriptions detailing service and death.
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Austin
Texas
Mexico
William M. Brown
Virginia
Stonewall Jackson
Manassas
Jackson
Foot Cavalry
Fed
Rockbridge
Sibley
Peralta
Valderde
Glouetta
Louisiana
Saline
Jenkins Ferry
William R. Scurry
Taylor
Pierce
Buchanan
Uutah
Elk Horn
Ark
State
McCulloch
Ben McCulloch
Battle of
August Buchel
Pleasant Hill
Indianola
Calhoun County
Rio Grande
Banks
Texas Infantry
Texas Cavalry
First
Foot Rifles
Germany
Legation
France
Spain
Edward Burleson
Burleson
San Jacinto
Republic
San Marcos
State Senate
State Cemetery
Forber Britton
Corpus Christi
Receivership suit dismissed over lack of jurisdiction
Federal Judge Meek in Dallas Texas on February 23 dismissed the receivership suit against the Texas and Pacific Railroad on jurisdiction grounds. The case will be appealed and was never considered on its merits.
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Ipy Associated Press
Dallas, Tex
Meek
Texas & Pacific Railroad
Mexia Opera House Fire Blamed on Gas Plumbing
Fire Inspector Wilson reports the Mexia Opera House disaster stemmed from faults in the gas supply plumbing. The Feb 23 assessment cites faulty gas lines as the primary cause of the blaze.
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Associated Press
Austin, Tex
Wilson
Mexia Opera House
Reconstruction Days Highlighted at U D C Meeting
The February meeting of the local chapter U D C met at Carnegie Hall on Friday afternoon with officers and many members present. The program featured talks on Reconstruction Days and the Ku Klux Klan, with readings and musical selections led by Mrs. Raysor, Mrs. Buchanan, and others.
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Carnegie Hall
P. M. Raysor
Chas. Felker
Ridgeway
Randolph Ray
Albert Buchanan
Hendricks Conway
Fulgham
Reading
Land of the South
Alexander Meek
O. B. Love
Mary Shelburne
Wheat declines seven cents on rumor of German breach
Wheat dropped seven cents per bushel today amid rumors of a breach between the United States and Germany. The rumor centered on the idea that German ambassadors would be handed passports, seen as the main trigger.
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Associated Press
Chicago, Il
United States
Germany
Wheat Drops After Verdun Fall Rumor Spreads
Chicago February 26 reports say Verdun had fallen triggering a 5 percent drop in wheat prices despite denials. The decline followed the rumor and market reaction continued.
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Associated Press
Chicago, Ill
SMU Scholarship Offered to Local Freshmen Hopefuls
Southern Methodist University offers a freshman scholarship for the upcoming fall class. Rev A A Wagnon of Trinity Texas announces the bid for Nava sota district conference. Miss Frances Mike of Bryan is nominated by Bishop Mouton and Rev W B Wilson as a scholarship applicant. Rev Chas T Tally directs inquiries to him or Rev Wagnon.
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Southern Methodist University
Navasota
A. A. Wagnon
Trinity
Tex
Frances Mike
Bryan
Bishop Mouton
W. B. Wilson
Chas. T. Tally
Wagnon
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