Germany imposes new submarine warfare rules
Associated Press reports Germany will enforce a new rule on arming merchantmen, effective at midnight. London dispatch notes ongoing Verdun bombardment with French counter strokes near Douaumont and Manhhuelles, with Germany taking trenches in Lorraine but driven back. Italy seizes 34 German steamers. Provence cruiser sunk. 296 survivors to Malta, ministry lists 870 survivors.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Germany
London
Verdun
Douaumont
Manhhuelles
Lorraine
German War Office
Petrograd
Trebizond
Black Sea
Italy
House of Ccouimons
Paris
Mediterranean
Malta
Ministry of Marine
Armed Liners Leave New York Press
Italian liners Gustppe Verdi and San Gugliel mo in New York with mounted guns were ordered cleared on assurances from the Italian government that the armament was defensive. London reports February British casualties total 739 officers and 17,847 men across all areas.
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New York Press
Associated
Washington
Gustppe Verdi
San Guglielmo
New York
Associated Preas
London
Departure of J. H. Carnes to Waxahachie as day operator
J H Carnes, long time night operator at the Houston and Texas Central depot in Bryan, is loading his household goods and will move with his family tomorrow to Waxahachie where he has been transferred as day operator. He is succeeded here by Mr Apard and Bryan residents express regret at his leaving.
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Waxahachie
J. H. Carnes
Houston & Texas Central
Mr. Carnes
Bryan
Apard
Wheat Exports From Galveston Reach Record February
Exports through Galveston in February totaled 4 545 456 bushels with 4 322 600 bushels of wheat. Rotterdam received 794 000 bushels for the Belgium relief commission. February exports nearly doubled January and were the largest since December 1914.
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Associated Press
Galveston
Tex
Rotterdam
Commission For Relief of
Belgium
Ferguson Commutes Death Sentence for Henry Tennel
Houston authorities report Governor Ferguson has commuted the death penalty of Henry Tennel to life imprisonment for the assault on a Negro girl. A prior execution date of Feb 16 was stayed by a 30 day reprieve before the governor reevaluated the case.
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Associated Press
Houston
Tex
Ferguson
Henry Tennel
Steel market on big boom signals continued growth
New York reports orders aggregating 4,000,000 tons valued at 250,000,000 placed since January. Officials say the crest of the boom has not been reached and prosperity may exceed current levels before year end. An advertisement from Ellagene Farm in Aldine Texas invites seed requests and Farmogerm inquiries.
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Associated Press
New York
Miners Entombed After Davis Coal Mine Explosion
In Kempton West Virginia on February 29 an explosion trapped seventy one miners. Seventy one entombed. thirty nine rescued. four confirmed dead with two fatally injured. Fifty two rescued alive. nine missing. six dead overall. Rescue efforts continue to free the remaining crew.
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Associated P Ress
Kempton
W. Va
Davis Coal Company
Germany Cabinet Talks Submarine Warfare Data
Germany's latest submarine warfare communication was reviewed at the cabinet meeting in Washington but a conclusion was withheld pending supplemental data from Berlin. The report notes ongoing unrest in the German capital amid the discussions.
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Germany
Associated Press
Washington
Berlin
American 10 Killed by Mexican Bandits
The murder of Weber C. Varnd, an American, by Vil listas at his Durango area home was reported from state department advices. No further details were provided.
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Associated Press
Washington
Weber C. Varnd
Villistas
Durango
State Department
Stolen Securities From Mail Pouches Reported
Twenty five thousand dollars in securities were taken from mail pouches in New York last Saturday, according to an official announcement. The report notes the theft involves securities and is being investigated by authorities.
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Associated Press
New York
Zeppelin L-19 last message found in sea
A bottle from the crashed Zeppelin L-19 contains the commander’s final note to his parents wife and son saying the crew was dropping and all expected to drown. Also reports Verdun fighting with German gains northwest of Beaumont and Haumont. Portuguese navy captures German vessels in Lisbon harbor. Westburn sunk after prize crew lands prisoners. Admiral von Phul dies in Berlin.
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Associated Press
London
North Sea
England
Verdun
Beaumont
Forest of
Herbe
Brabant
Haumont
Samogneux
Portugese
Lisbon
Moewe
Will S Higgs Seeks Re election as Brazos County Clerk
The Eagle announces Will S Higgs as a candidate for re election to Brazos County clerk subject to the July Democratic primary. Higgs, a Bryan resident and third term clerk, cites an efficient, up to date administration and long local ties. The paper commends his candidacy to county Democrats.
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Will S. Higgs
The
Eagle
Brazos County
Higgs
Thos. W. Higgs
Bryan
German Sea Raider Rumor Reaches Atlantic After Warning
AP reports a German raider may be at large in the Northern Atlantic as the Italian liner Giuseppe Verdi received Halifax wireless warning to watch for such a vessel on Tuesday.
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Associated Press
New York
Atlantic
Guisseppe Verdi
Halifax
Kaiser's HQ Reported Near Verdun Amid French Actions
Berlin dispatch says Emperor William set headquarters opposite Verdun. French war office reports an air squadron bombarded a station near Metz hitting a gas tank and causing a great fire. It concedes Bra bant loss but says the French line remains unbroken at all points.
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Kaiser
Associated Press
London
England
Emperor William
Verdun
Berlin
Evening News
French War Office
Metz
Brabant
Home fire kills Creed family in Taloga tragedy
Five members of D. M. Creed and two brothers died in a house fire near Taloga Oklahoma. The blaze destroyed a farm home early today after burning last night and the bodies were found in the ruins.
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Taloga
D. M. Creed
J R Moon Seeks Constable Post in Precinct Four
The Eagle announces J R Moon as a candidate for constable of Precinct Four in the Democratic primary on July 22 1916. Moon, raised in Grimes County, has served as county jailor and overseer of county road work, touting his law enforcement experience and pledge to enforce the law.
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J. R. Moon
Moon
Grimes County
John D. Conlee
Office moves to courthouse by county farm agent
A. W. Buchanan the 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 pertaining to his work.
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A. W. Buchanan
J. T. Maloney
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