War news across fronts touches Albania and Champagne
British and French actions continue in Europe with Austrian advances along the Albanian coast near Durazzo and casualties in Champagne. Bulgarians retreat to the Drina, while French artillery sustains pressure on the Somme sector. Ambassadors discuss the Lusitania case as Washington ponders a provisional response before a Paris-leaning visit and President Poincare prepares to depart for home.
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Albania
Durazzo
Champagne
Associated Press
London
Mesa
Constantinople
Drina
Somme
la Basse
Boundary Question Soon to Be Settled
Secretary Lansing promised to consider appointing a United States member to the joint commission that settles the Mexico boundary dispute caused by the Rio Grande shifting. The American seat has been vacant since Madero fell, while Mexico has a commissioner, and Texans urge a U.S. appointment to resolve the issue.
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Associated Press
Washington
Lansing
Sheppard
Burgess
Texas
United States
Joint Commission
Rio Grande
Madero
Carranza
Mexico
Villa with bandits pursues across border into Ojinaga
Reports indicate Villa and his men march toward Ojinaga opposite Presidio as Carranza troops from Chihuahua pursue. The movement involves Las Paso and regional forces, reflecting ongoing border clashes and pursuit dynamics.
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Paso
Villa
Ojinaga
Presidio
Texas
Carranza
Chihuahua
Arkansas flood warnings urge residents to evacuate
Associated Press reports additional flood warnings issued by the weather bureau. People in Clarendon and lowlands told to get out quick as a severe rise occurs in the last 24 hours. High water on the White River from Newport and Mississippi clog worsen conditions.
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Associated Press
Little Rock
Adk
Weather Bureau
Clarendon
White River
Newport
Mississippi
Mohr Case to Jury in Providence Murder Trial
The case against Mrs. Elizabeth Mohr and two Black defendants charged with murdering Dr. Franklin Mohr, her husband, was given to the jury in Providence. By 3:00 PM no verdict had been reported.
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Associated Press
Providence
R. 1
Elizabeth Mohr
Franklin Mohr
Mysterious murder shocks Mingus Texas home
In Mingus Palo Pinto County on February 5, Mrs G W St Clair 35 and Mrs Will Wilkins were found dead in the St Clair house while Katy the 3 year old daughter lay unconscious. A iron spike bar found in the yard was identified by St Clair. No arrests yet but expected. Physicians say the girl cannot live.
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Associated Press
Mingus
Palo Pinto Co
Texas
G. W. St. Clair
Will Wilkins
St. Clair
Katy
Palo Pinto
Rich smugglers versus poor ones
A New York report from the U S Circuit Court outlines unequal penalties in six years of smuggling cases. Wealthy defendants avoid jail, paying fines while poorer defendants face imprisonment. examples include the Duveens, Mrs Jenkins, Mrs Dunlap, and others with varying fines and sentences, noting the first woman smuggler jailed in the country.
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New York
U. S. Circuit Court
P. Sebasta
de Billis
Roberta M. C. Hill
Morgan's Milkman Awarded 20000 Damages in Eye Injury Case
Mineola New York February 6 Michael Killilea a dairyman on J P Morgans estate won a 20000 damage verdict against Morgan for injuries suffered when a rope across a bridge on the estate caused him to crash his bicycle. Doctors said the injuries may cause total blindness. Killilea had sued for 50000.
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Associated Press
Mineola
N. Y
Michael Killilea
J. P. Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Morgan
Prank Holt
Killilea
Illilea
Philippine bill moves in house after senate approve
The Philippine independence bill passed the senate last night and went to the house today led by Waele and Athese. The measure seeks full independence and is expected to trigger debates on timing and terms in the lower chamber.
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Associated Press
Waele
Athese
House
Senate
Wilson Eyes New Speaking Tour Amid Lusitania Concerns
Washington dispatch reports President Wilson weighing a fresh preparedness speaking trip to southern and possibly far western cities as telegrams and letters flood the White House. The Lusitania case is cited as the only obstacle, with a departure before February 10 unlikely.
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Washington
Lansing
Wilson
Bernstorff
Associated Press
White House
Lusitania
McLemore Honored on Flood Control Committee
Representative McLemore of Texas was named by the Ways and Means Committee among Democrats chosen for the new flood control committee. Humphrey of Mississippi will serve as chairman.
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Associated Press
Washington
Representative McLemore
Texas
Ways and Means Committee
Humphrey
Mississippi
Brandeis Nomination for Supreme Court Sets Hearings
Washington February 6 hearings will begin next Wednesday as the Senate judicial sub committee opens public hearings on the nomination of Louis D Brandeis of Boston to the Supreme Court.
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Washington
Louis D. Brandeis
Boston
Supreme Bench
Senate Judicial Sub-Committee
Big Athletic Meet at Boston Opens With Elite Fields
Boston hosts the 27th indoor meet by the Boston Athletic Association drawing top East athletes from colleges and clubs. Key events include a three mile run Hunter mile 45 yard hurdles and 40 yard dash as indoor records look likely to fall in a classier lineup.
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Boston
Boston Athletic Asociation
Statement of the Laredo National Bank Resources
The document lists resources such as Loans and Discounts, Furniture and Fixtures, Real Estate, United States Bonds, Other Bonds and Securities, Cash and Exchange. Signed by J. K. Beretta as President, B. M. Alexander as Vice-President, and Sam W. Brown as Cashier with balances shown.
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THE
Laredo National Bank
United States
Federal Reserve Bank Cash and Exchange
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