Rockdale Fire Destroys Home of County Commissioner
Fire at 3 pm destroyed the $10,000 home of County Commissioner C. K. Phillips in Rockdale Texas and threatened a dense residential area for an hour. Winds spread embers to several houses and the Episcopal Church. seven buildings burned in total, with $1,000 extra loss from a vacant Shear Co. home. Police and Cameron fire crews aided in control as Phillips’ insured value stood at $4,500. International News Service report.
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Rockdale
Tex
C. K. Phillips
E. G. Simms
B. B. Baxter
Nannie Bradnax
E. D. Phillips
Joe Lee
W. A. Coffied
Episcopal Church
East Ranch bandits were Texas Mexicans say Mexican report
The bandits who raided the San Antonio Viejo East Ranch last Thursday were Texas Mexicans from the American side, not Mexicans from the Mexican side. The group was organized and equipped here several weeks ago, according to Mexican Consul Melquiades Garcia and Mexican military representatives. A captured man near Guerrero on Monday night stated he was born in Texas and that all raiders were Texas Mexicans.
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Laredo
Tex
San Antonio Viejo
Rio Grande
Melquiades Garcia
Guerrero
Nuevoaredo
Texas
East Ranch
S. A. Express
Rio Grande City
Salina
Las Escobias
Jose Salinas
Salvador
Jose
Wright
Ranger Service
Javalin Ranch
Here
Javalin
W. W. Shelby
German Air Plane Bombs London Raid
German airplanes conducted a night raid over England with eight aircraft. One bomber reached London and dropped bombs in the northwest and southwest districts, according to Associated Press reports from London.
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Associated Press
London
England
Socialists Indicted for Obstructive Agitation
Victor L. Berger former Wisconsin congressman Adolph Germer national Socialist party secretary Irwin St John Tucker Chicago Socialist J Louis Engdahl and William F Kruse indicted by federal grand jury Feb 2 charged with obstructing recruitment promoting disloyalty and hampering war prosecutions Twenty six overt acts cited in conspiracy to violate the espionage act through speeches and writings Engdahl former editor of American Socialist of China Kruse editor of Po les Socialist Magazine Young Peop zine in Chicago Berger who seeks Wisconsin Senate nomination on Socialist ticket advocates immediate armistice and peace talks if elected
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Associated Press
Chicago
Victor L. Berger
Wisconsin
Adolph Germer
Socialist Party
Irwin St. John Tucker
J. Louis Engdahl
William F. Kruse
Federal Grand Jury
Cline
Wisconsin Senate Race Signals Campaign Tactics
The passage notes a Wisconsin senatorial race set for April 2. Seymour Stedman, counsel for the National Socialist party, issues a statement accusing war profiteers and monster capitalists of driving the prosecution and outlines a platform demanding withdrawal of American troops from Europe to seek security for the country.
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Europe
Wisconsin
Seymour Stedman
National Socialist Party
Japanese Intervention Expected in Siberia
Washington reports that Japan will intervene in Siberia once President Wilson's appeal to the Russian Soviets shows results. Tokyo prefers Soviet approval but will act if necessary, with support from England, France, and Italy. The United States opposes the move and will stay aloof.
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International News Service
Washington, D. C
Japan
Siberia
Wilson
England
France
Italy
United States
Bolshevik Crew of Ship Disarmed in Norfolk
A Russian steamer Omsk crew, removed at the request of Capt. Edmond Yankovsky, faced port authorities as they attempted to board the vessel. Police and port guard seized firearms and knives during a search of the crew quarters after Russians resisted entry.
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Associated Press
Norfolk
Omsk
Hamilton
Edmond Yankovsky
Federal
Ing Oa
Eighteen British Vessels Lost In Week Says Admiralty
War News Digest from London reports the Admiralty loss of eighteen British merchant ships in the past week to mines or submarines and one fishing vessel. Arrivals at UK ports numbered 2,046 with 2,062 sailings. Most losses involved ships of 1,600 tons or more, marking a third straight week of heavy merchant fleet destruction.
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Associated Press
London
Admiralty
United Kingdom
New U S Army Rifle Shows Improvements Over Other Models
The United States rifle model of 1917, known as the modified Enfield, has been tested in Army service and found to exceed expectations. It uses a rimless .30 caliber cartridge improving reliability, though proper rim-first feeding through the magazine is needed to prevent jams. The rifle measures 46.3 inches long and weighs with oil, enhancing field performance.
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Amsterdam
Odessa
Teutons
Berlin
Teuton
Russia
Black Sea
Baltic
Roumania
Far East
Half Hour's Job Like a Day's Work
O A Cook of Harrisburg Texas, foreman for Fidelity Chemical, praises Tanlac claiming it revived his energy and health after weeks of fatigue nerves and back pain He notes better sleep appetite and ability to work and recommends Tanlac Sold in Fredericksburg Willow City Harper and Eckert by listed outlets DR Wilbur Coodwell optometrist to visit Fredericksburg March 18 19 for eye exams and fittings Residence near public school offered for sale at a bargain Call EB for details
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Paulne
O. A. Cook
Harrisburg
Texas
Fidelity Chemical Company
Kiesling
Houston
Taniac
Georgia
Tanlae
Frederickshire
Hanisch & Payne
Willow City
J. F. Chaney
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Paramount
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Fredericksburg
EB. J
U. S. Congress
Disamuuty
Wvurey L. Precinct
Miss Klistained
Frederick Estin Wright
Miss Frida
Tess Estin
33Rd Judicial District
Pri
Mitch Johnson
San Sabado
Gillespie County
A. D. Stahl
Gillespie
Alfred Klaernes
Hercules
Mar
Oehlfr Bros
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