German threat sparks war scare as Beresford warns
London feb 23 admiral beresford warns any deliberate german sinking of an american merchantman would drag the United States into war. he says german planners know such an act would trigger a global conflict and questions berlin’s tactics in the crisis. also reports from copenhagen paris and london note other war developments including russian movements and a zeppelin attack on calais.
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Indias Deaths Reported as Navajo War Flares at Bluff
Dolores Colorado February 23 With reinforcements and the largest band of Piute raiders in the region fighting rages at Bluff. Five posse members missing near Rimrock without food or water since Saturday night. Rescue party sent out yesterday has not reported. Hostile bands remain a constant threat along the trail to Bluff. Dr son of Cortex rushes to aid Jose Cordova wounded at Bluff. two companions are intercepted by Indians. Elmo Canon Colorado hosts a hostage stand as peace effort. twenty five Navajos reportedly still in motion near Cottonwood Gulch.
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Robbery at Brady's Princess Theatre Loots Safe
Four men dynamited the safe at Brady's Princess Theatre in Chicago early today and escaped with about $3,000 in cash. The intruders appeared to have attended the evening performance, hid in an alcove, and fled after disabling the lock with a timed fuse as the watchman disrupted them.
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Submarine Delays Stir German Naval Officials
London reports uneasiness at Cuxhaven over two largest German submarines overdue by two days, fears they were sunk. Britain hints at reexamining cotton entry rules into Germany as Harold Tennant notes in the Commons. Vienna dispatch notes continued artillery duels and infantry skirmishes on Russian Front with heavy fighting near the Carpathians and in western Galicia. two thousand prisoners reported after a long battle.
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Taft oil lands order upheld by court in Wyoming case
The Supreme Court sustained Tafts withdrawal of 4,000,000 acres of oil land including Wyoming and California sites. It nullifies all claims since the order and gives federal authorities power to oust claimants. Midwest Oil Co argues the Salt Creek lands are among the least valuable and questions prewithdrawal possession.
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$100 Wolf Is Still Gay and Free
Meeteetse Wyoming February 23 More than $100 in bounties and rewards has been collected by John J Morrison for killing old Tripod Tracks a three footed she wolf which is estimated to have destroyed $2 000 worth of livestock belonging to ranchmen of this section Tripod Tracks so called because she had lost a foot in a trap and her tracks resembled the marks left by a surveyor s tripod has been eagerly sought by trappers for three years but was so wary that she could not be deceived by trap bait or poisoned meat She loped over a hill and ran upon Morrison before she observed him and he shot her down with a rifle bullet Her hide measures six feet from up to up
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American Fleet Ready For All Emergencies
The article notes the U S fleet gathering off Cuba and Florida and ready to move through the Panama Canal if needed. It cites mobilization plans should Germany sink an American ship and describes crews and yards at work in New York as preparations intensify.
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Baby pulls plug and is scalded in wash tub accident
Hulett Wyoming February 23. Blakeman's three year old son reached for a washing machine plug and scorched his lower limb when the hot water jet split. His mother pulled him away and saved him. The child is in grave condition but may recover.
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Blakeman
Largest gray eagles captured near Saltfork in Altus area
A pair of immense gray eagles, the largest seen in the region for years, were captured alive on the Saltfork area near Altus by J. H. Simpson and F. M. Burner, February 23.
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Governor Signs 41 of 163 Passed Bills in Wyoming Session
Governor Kendrick has signed 41 of 163 bills passed since the Thirteenth Wyoming legislative session began. The list includes measures on state census 1915 and filings of incorporation papers, with major items like the capital extension and university bills receiving signatures. The governor has ten days after adjournment to sign or veto remaining bills. if not acted, they become law without his signature.
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President Wilson reviews Evelyn tragedy details
Washington February 23 President Wilson said he had been informed the Evelyn a steamer blown up by a German mine disobeyed advised course and went off track. A night conference with Secretary Bryan yielded no fixed plan. Officials fear no protest yet but may seek inquiry into neutral commerce protection. Civil action through the war risk insurance bureau may be the remedy.
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Objection Stops Trade Board Nominees in Congress
Washington reports debate as Senator Newlands leads a committee session to vet Wilson nominees for a federal title commission. Republicans protest lack of redder names, while Newlands signals a full recommendation soon amid tight congressional deadlines.
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