Vigilancia Intercepted by British Cruiser En Route to Bremen
The American steamer Vigilancia sailing from Savannah February 22 with a cotton cargo for Bremen has been seized at sea by a British cruiser and taken to Kirkwall. B. E. Harriss of a cotton concern confirms only a brief telegraph that the vessel was moved for papers and cargo inspection and hopes for release or will involve the State Department.
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Associated Press
New York
Vigilancia
Savannah
Bremen
Kirkwall
B. E. Harriss
Balmaha
Assassinations Reported Among Spaniards in Mexico City
The Spanish Ambassador told Secretary Bryan that four Spaniards were assassinated in Mexico City and reports of looting were presented. Officials view Carranza's reply to American demands as a hopeful sign amid the tense situation.
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Bryan
Mexico City
Associated Press
Washington
Carranza
Villa pledges united resistance to foreign intervention
General Villa, in a statement from Torreon to the Associated Press, warned that Mexicans would unite against any foreign troops attempting to subdue Carranza forces. He denied interviews quoted in American papers suggesting he would not oppose intervention if made commander of the move.
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Associated Press
el Paso
Tex
Conscience After Five Years In Victoria Post Card Theft
R R Bledsoe proprietor of Bob's Smoke House in Victoria Texas received a letter from a man claiming to have stolen four or five post cards five years earlier. The writer apologized and enclosed eight two cent stamps and asked forgiveness. The incident was reported by the Associated Press from Victoria Texas on March 11.
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Victoria
Associated Press
Tex
R. R. Bledsoe
Bob's Smokehouse
Waco Wins Woodmen Convention in 1916 Meeting
Waco today won the 1916 Woodmen of the World convention as Fort Worth hosted the event. The report highlights politics and national affairs alongside items on Belgium flags, blood donor volunteers, and other wartime updates.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Tex
Waco Today
The
Woodmen of the World
Political currents shape Chicago mayoral race and Illinois power
The article notes Carter Harrison Jr. facing renomination while Roger Sullivan expands influence after a strong Senate battle. It reports Henry Moos in the U S to buy Spanish aircraft for about 2 million dollars, and San Francisco planning a 1 million library with Andrew Carnegie contributing 375 000. Progressive Republicans seek a presidential nominee who can unite their ranks with Former VP Fairbanks active.
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Carter Harrison
Chicago
Harrison
Roger Co. Sullivan
Sullivan
Illinois
Henry 8
Moos
United States
San Francisco
Civic Center
Andrew Carnegie
Congress
Fairbanks
Rural County Rural School Day Arrives Next Saturday
On March 13 rural schools from the county will gather in Bryan for a day of literary and athletic contests across multiple events. The program outlines the day’s schedule and activities.
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Bryan
Chemical No 2 Elects at Fire Company Meeting
At a meeting of Chemical Fire Engine Company No 2 last night officers for the year were elected. C G Wetter is foreman, H A Saunders assistant foreman, John Reid president, Charles Stuart vice president, A D Graham secretary treasurer, R E Cole chauffeur, Albert May assistant chauffeur, W J Christian engineer. John Reid elected delegate to the State Firemen's Convention in Waco and A D Graham as alternate.
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Chemical Fire Engine Company No. 2
Cc. G. Wetter
H. A. Saunders
John Reid
Charles Stuart
A. D. Graham
R. E. Cole
Albert May
W. J. Christian
Waco
Three Promotions to Admiral Rank in Navy
Washington designates Fletcher Howard and Cowles as admirals under the new law creating the rank Admiral. Fletcher will command the Atlantic fleet, Howard the Pacific, Cowles the Asiatic fleet. The trio will fly four star blue flags and hold rank only while serving as fleet commanders. The move aims to prevent leadership gaps in foreign waters. Admiral Fletcher led Vera Cruz occupation. Howard has led the Pacific fleet. Cowles moved to Asiatic waters last year. In separate items, arrests are listed including Dr. S. W. Hooks and several colored individuals for murder, burglary, assault, and other charges.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Wilson
Fletcher
Howard
Cowles
Atlantic
Pacific
Asiatic
Daniels
Guanatanamoo
Cuba
Dewey
Secretary Daniels
Faragut
D. D. Porter
Atlantic Fleet
Vera Cruz
Admiral Howard
Pacific Fleet
Mrs Ferguson Creates Social Secretary Role at Texas Governor’s Mansion
Mrs James E Ferguson wife of Texas Governor has established the office of social secretary at the Governor's mansion a first for Texas former governors wives. She plans tentative plans with her secretary Mrs Snider to raise funds for the Texas exhibit at the Panama Pacific Exposition and may lead a statewide entertainment drive in Austin to support the fund.
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James E. Ferguson
Texas
Ferguson
Executive
Snider
San Francisco
Austin
First Smoking Car on Railways and Wage Talks Abroad
The 1846 smoking car milestone for the English line is noted as the first. Railway managers and union delegates meet in England to discuss higher wages. German builders plan a 16,000 horsepower gas engine. Swiss locomotives G45 are reported. Ohio chambers urge passenger rates at 2.5 cents per mile. US Supreme Court overturns Indiana ruling on railroad grassing law validity in a Southern Railroad case.
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England
Switzerland
Chambers of Commerce
Ohio
Indiana
United States Supreme Court
Indiana Supreme Court
Southern Railroad Company
Indiana Railroad Commission
Train wreck in Asturias near Vigo kills and injures many
An Associated Press report from Madrid says a mail train struck a rock on the track at Asturias near Vigo last night. Three cars piled on the engine. many people were killed and injured.
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Associated Press
Madrid
Asturias
Vigo
Secretary McKnight Visits Brenham To Study Dairy Industry
H L McKnight secretary of the Commercial Club left yesterday afternoon for a two or three days visit to the Brenham dairy farming area. He aims to gather information on dairy farming to help Brazos County farmers weigh diversification from cotton.
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H. L. McKnight
Commercial Club
Brenham
Brazos County
Vick and Dawson dissolve partnership in local firm
The partnership between R. M. Vick and D. D. Dawson for Vick & Dawson was dissolved by mutual consent. Dawson sold his interest to Vick, who will continue as R. M. Vick confectioner, thanking patrons and seeking continued support while Dawson plans to remain in Bryan.
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R. M. Vick
D. D. Dawson
Vick & Dawson
Dawson
Bryan
District Court Action in Steepleton vs Woodyard Leads to New Hearing
Mrs. Annie Steepleton sues Tony Woodyard for $7000 damages over her husband's death. Judgment by default was entered, but Judge Scott granted a new trial and set hearing for April 1. Sheriff Nunn says most indicted responders were arrested, two remain at large.
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Annie Steepleton
Tony Woodyard
Woodyard
Scott
T. C. Nunn
A M College Extends Short Courses in Rural Co operation
The A and M College extension service will offer about seventy correspondence courses covering scientific agriculture stock raising engineering and home economics. S G Rubinow heads the program revising courses with a forthcoming bulletin. Courses include agricultural education engineering agronomy animal husbandry biology chemistry dairy husbandry extension service home economics horticulture poultry husbandry textile and mechanical and electrical engineering. A card to Mr Rubinow will obtain the bulletin.
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A. & M. College Extension Service
S. G. Rubinow
Rubinow
Weather and farming outlook for Southern States markets
The field notes discuss truck farming profitability in a wet season, rice prospects where floods aren’t present, and sharpening tools like the hoe for rapid weed growth. It notes a February 10 grain unload timing as wise, observes a grain price dip afterward, and forecasts a future long range weather system to guide buy sell decisions for farmers and dealers. It envisions improved market pricing, milling hedges, and baker risk reduction once the forecast system is complete.
Weather forecast predicts major storm across continent this March
Washington reports a late winter storm system bringing excessive rains to the South and East, followed by cold waves and heavier snows in the Northeast. The predicted path includes Pacific coast crossings and central valleys with multiple warm and cool waves, signaling a wet crop season for areas south of latitude 29. Planters in the Southern States urged to plant corn.
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Washington
Pacific Coast
Pacific Slope
Great Central Valleys
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Describe Paving and Utilities
The city council held its regular monthly meeting with Mayor Harris and officials present. Actions included approving a $500 bond for city scavenger W. W. Foster, authorizing a notice of appointment, paying $12.50 for a plow and $5 for a double tree, granting interurban permission to place a switch track and depot on South Regent street, and discussing water prospects with Prof. Deussen. An ordinance to pave several streets and lower Tabor avenue was unanimously passed and the meeting adjourned.
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Harris
Levy
Vick
Haswell
Wilson
Adams
Smith
Crenshaw
Marshal Boyett
Bittle
W. S. Wilson Jr
W. W. Foster
Foster
A. B. Carson
L. M. Levinson
Bryan & College Interurban
Regent Street
Deussen
Geological Department
University of Texas
Hearne
Calvert
J. W. Doremus
Fannin, Burleson, Anderson, Mosely and
Caldwell Streets
Lower Tabor Avenue
Main Street
City Park
Houston & Texas Central Station
Judge Scott Recesses Court Pending Monday March 15
The district court recessed yesterday afternoon by Judge J C Scott until Monday morning March 15 after civil hearings. Fountain Bros. vs G S Ballard and related suits resulted in judgments for the plaintiffs for the amounts sued and costs. Judge Scott will be at home in Franklin over the weekend. the criminal docket is set to be called Monday morning with no cases scheduled for that day.
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J. C. Scott
Fountain Bros
G. S. Ballard
G. S. Ballard Et al
Brazos County Development Company
Scott
Franklin
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