Wilsons call for an unconquerable navy stirs inland defense fears
President Wilson in St Louis urged a supreme navy as vital to national security, arguing inland states share in defense and warning that a weaker fleet invites invasion. He contrasted past naval morale with today and noted forts, the canal, and potential air threats, while urging preparedness and public support across regions.
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Wilson
St. Louis
Great Britain
Spain
Germany
Panama Canal
Enthusiastic Assembly of Laredo Firemen Last Evening
The Laredo Volunteer Fire Department held a large monthly meeting in Firemen's Hall with Vice-President E Rex Tarver and Chief Biggio. Speakers highlighted Washington Birthday celebration plans, aiming to attract out of town hose reel racing teams and guests, and noted a significant drop in the key rate benefiting Webb County.
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Laredo Volunteer Fire Department
Firemen's Hall
E. Rex Tarver
Washington
Biggio
Falvella
Geo. R. Page
Laredo
Page
Webb County
Laredo’sa
Sam W. Brown
J. W. Falvella
Fire Department
Are We Unpatriotic Provokes Press Fury Across Galveston
The State Press of the Galveston Dallas News reels from a University professor remark claiming Americans are the most unpatriotic people. He argues for military training to prepare youth for war, directing public interest toward preparedness and national defense.
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Galveston-Dallas News
Cr Fastern University
Cantaloupes Prove Profitably Grown in Webb County
A Laredo Chamber of Commerce farmers meeting urged cantaloupe planting this season with Feb 15 to Mar 1 as the window and a second planting ten days later. First Crystal City crop netted 50 to 125 dollars per acre. Experts promoted high quality seed and thrip control via nicotine spray, noting three yearly sprays and a dilute solution of 1 to 1600 with soap.
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Laredo
Crystal City
V. J. Safro
Safro
Mr. Graf
Mally
Jambers & Co
Two Local Fire Companies to Race for Cups
Two teams from Hook and Ladder Co and Hose Co No 1 will race February 23 at 3 PM for the Netzer and Daiches cups. Sponsor Estelle Eistetter holds both cups. Hose reel races compete for the Netzer cup, Paris rule races for the Daiches cup. Hose Co No 4 and Heights Co will not participate.
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Netzer
Hook and Ladder Co
Hose Co. No
Estelle Eistetter
Paris
Hose Co. No. 4
Heights Company
Prisoners Taken To Cotulla By La Salle Deputy
Deputy Sheriff Vernon of La Salle County arrived from Cotulla with Alejandro Sarli who had two years for horse theft and is wanted on another Cotulla charge, and Willian John, a Negro, arrested yesterday for robbery. They were escorted to Cotulla this afternoon to await district court action.
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Vernon
la Salle County
Alejandro Sarli
William Johnson
Cotulla
Willian Johnson
Negro
Poole
Lejandro Sarli
la Salle
Canada Parliament Building Destroyed in Fire
Ottawa reports the six million dollar Parliament building ruined by a fire last night. Investigators consider bomb or incendiary device as possible causes, with officials noting the disaster and ongoing inquiry.
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Associated Press
Ottawa
Ont
Canada
Parliament
Dominion Police
Sherwood
Capitol
Jewelers Fight Platinum Frauds in New Legislation
New York Feb 4 Substitutes for platinum flood the market prompting the National Jewelers Board of Trade to seek laws requiring marking of all platinum alloys. Gold and silver already carry alloy marks and jewelers urge similar rules as platinum ranges from 92 to 102 dollars per ounce. White gold and 353 alloys mislead buyers with platinum content.
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New York
National Jewelers’ Board of Trade
Injunction Against Horse Shoe Trust Filed in Michigan
Detroit Michigan February 4 An injunction issued in federal court last week against the National Horseshoers Protective Association a suspected price fixing and restraint of trade conspiracy involving manufacturers jobbers wholesalers and retailers of adjustable calks rubber hoof pads and drilled horseshoes government alleges the association extended across the supply chain to enforce its requirements by commercial actors and dealers.
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Detroit
Miel
National Horseshoers
Ski Jumpers Meet for National Title in Glenwood
Glenwood Minn Feb 4 The annual National Journey of ski jumpers opens with contenders from across the country. The mammoth hill and a new club-tenuse host events including cross country for professionals and amateurs. Contenders include Lars Hansen Chippewa Falls Henry Hall Ishpeming Axel Hendrickson Duluth Rayner Omtredt Chicago and David Lind with Chester Kaldahl defending his title tomorrow after an 118 foot jump.
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Glenwood
Minn
Mammoth
Lars Hansen
Chippewa Falls
Wis
Henry Hall
Dynamite Plots Amid Arkansas Floods Hit Levee
The Arkansas river floods swept away buildings at Cummins state penal farm and caused thousands of dollars in damage. Attempts to dynamite the Pine Bluff levee failed and officials investigate the unknown cause. Rail service between Little Rock and St Louis restored. The Senate approved a $100,000 relief bill for Mississippi valley flood sufferers and authorized tent loans for the homeless.
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Associated Press
Little Rock
Ark
Cummins
Pine Bluff
Iron Mountain
St. Louis
Washington
Senate
Mississippi Valley
Secretary of War
February 13 Church Day Urges Citizens to Attend
A fragment urging Americans to go to church on February 13 references the date as significant in 1914 and 1916. The message calls for civic reflection with a calendar note about Washington's birth month and an appeal to observe church attendance.
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America
George Washington
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised by O J Metcalf
O J Metcalf recalls a December cold that nearly felled him and his quick recovery after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He calls it one of the very best medicines and says it will be his choice again for future colds. The ad copy notes the product is obtainable everywhere.
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O. J. Metcalf
Weatherby, Mo
Chamberlain
Gasparilla Carnival Opens in Tampa With Big Southern Attendance
The tenth annual Gasparilla Carnival opened in Tampa on February 4 drawing a large turnout from across the southern part of Florida. Counties from twenty Florida counties and Cuba are represented. The fair features midwinter social events and exhibits including new cattle industry promotes. Cattlemen attend from across the state as organizers plan closer breeder cooperation.
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Tampa
Fla
Florida
Cuba
Prize Bounties for Zeppelin Downing Offered in Francs and Francs
An old newspaper item states a reward of 25,000 francs to any aviator who brings down a Zeppelin and 10,000 francs to any gunner who achieves the same with shells. The offer targets air and artillery actions against airships.
Morgenthau Returns Through Berlin on Trip Home
En route home Morgenthau United States ambassador to Turkey arrived in Berlin today while traveling back to the United States. He visited on the way to continue his return journey.
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Berlin
Henry Morgenthau
United States
Turkey
Germany Holds Lusitania Sinking Was Not Illegal
Berlin reports Germany will not admit illegality in sinking the Lusitania. New note formulations drop the word illegal in an eight word sentence. Alfred Zimmerman says Germany will do all in its power to meet American wishes but there are limits beyond which friendship snaps.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Germany
Lusitania
Amd Bernstorff
Alfred Zimmerman
Turks Evacuate Erzeroum Reported by Petrograd Despatch
A Petrograd despatch, relayed by Novoe Vremya, claims Turkish forces evacuated Erzeroum, a major Caucasus stronghold. Vienna also notes bombardment of Buchacz in Galicia and Russian raids in Volhynia. The second Zeppelin raid on Saloniki was repulsed by Allied batteries.
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London
Britain Demands Return of Appam From Germany?
Washington February 4. British Ambassador Spring-Rice formally demanded the return of the Appam to British owners. The move signals a new diplomatic dispute with Great Britain as the United States contemplates deeming the ship a German prize.
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Washington
Lansing
United States
Germany
Spring-Rice
Great Britain
Sloan's Liniment Promises Fast Pain Relief
An old advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment for sciatica and nerve pain, claiming quick relief without rubbing. It markets use for rheumatism lumbago sore throat chest pain sprains bruises neuralgia and headaches, priced at 25 cents at druggists.
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Sloan
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