First German blow hits America as Tuscania torpedoed
Friday's Daily reports the Cunard troopship Tuscania torpedoed by a German submarine. Many crew perished while most troops survived. British convoy helped rescue, while inquiries await full casualty list. The event steels American resolve, with President Wilson urged to keep fighting and extend actions against the submarines.
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United States
France
Germany
America
Triscania
Tuscania
Merchant Marine
Naval Reserve
Submarine Menace Campaign Urged by Secretary Daniels
Secretary Daniels warns there is no patent cure for the submarine and urges constant, round the clock action. He calls destroyers, nets, depth bombs, and vigilant crews essential as Germany’s submarine threat must be met without rest. Continuous, tireless effort is the core of the anti submarine campaign.
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Germany
Tuscania
Daniels
Notice of New Management for Custom House Brokerage
G Brewster announces takeover of the Custom House brokerage business from the late James J. Jaynes. He will continue the office in the Hamilton Hotel building and asks friends for continued patronage. Contact phone is 751. Watch The Times for opportunities. 50 cents per month.
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Custom House
James J. Jaynes
Hamilton Hotel
Notable Birthday Today Alba Boardman Johnson Rises in Industry
Hillsburg-born Alba Boardman Johnson turns 60. From junior clerk to Baldwin Locomotive Works leader in Philadelphia, he became president in 1911 and held key roles in the American Manufacturers Export Association and National Foreign Trade Council, shaping foreign trade policy. A prominent Philadelphia figure in religious and charitable circles.
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Alba Boardman Johnson
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Philadelphia
National Foreign Trade Council of
United States
Hillsburg
Baldwin Company
Wilmington
Iit
Johnson
American Manufacturers Export Association
National Foreign Trade Council
This Date in History highlights wars and leaders
The entry lists events and births from history including an American brigade at Fort Bowyer targeting Mobile, Leander J. McCormick born in Virginia, William Tecumseh Sherman born in Ohio, failed Seminole attack on Camp Monroe, Little Rock arsenal seizure, Cardinal Peecci death in Rome, Joseph Chamberlain leadership change, Guatemalan president assassinated, Togo engaging Russians at Port Arthur, Allied torpedo boats at the Dardanelles, German trenches near Arras, Sweden rejecting Wilson’s neutrality proposal.
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America
Fort Bowyer
Mobile
Isis Leander J. McCormick
Virginia
Chicago
William Tecumseh Sherman
Lancaster
New York City
Camp Monroe
Pla
King Philip
United States Arsenal
Little Rock
Cardinal Peecei
Leo XI
Rome
Joseph Chamberlain
Lord Hartington
House of Commons
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Guatemala
Togo
Port Arthur
Men Save Fishes From Fast Drying Lake near Laredo
A drought in San Ramon lake near Laredo left much of the water gone and thousands of fish at risk. Mayor McComb with Robert Muller Adolph Deutz and Eugene Christen moved fish by automobiles in cans to nearby artificial onion-farm lakes where they are now safe and swimming. Fishermen celebrate saving the fish from perishing in the drying lake.
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San Ramon Lake
Laredo
San Ramon
Mayor McComb
Messrs
Robert Muller
Adolph Deutz
Eugene Christen
Laredo Red Cross Chapter Showed Strong Volunteer Effort
A large audience at Elks Hall witnessed the Laredo Chapter of the American Red Cross present its committee structure and ongoing work. Reports praised knitting units bandage and hospital supply efforts and the Christmas seals drive profits.
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Red Cross
American Red Cross
Mesdames Weber
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Hebbrowville
Taylor
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H. G. Earnest
Laredo Local News Notes and Social Updates
Laredo community items list February 15 elections and local notices. Messages include Miss Lorenza Benavides recovery, Red Cross meeting recap, Lenten season timing, and local business ads. Also mentions Mexican imports passing Laredo port and early drafts of males to Camp Travis for training.
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Lorenza Benavides
M. G. Benavides
Mercy Hospital
Paul W. Evans
Royal Cigar Stand Ad Inquiry Prompts Phone Contact
Daily Austin American carrier edition lists an inquiry for Royal Cigar Stand with a telephone ask at 2-7-6t. The brief notice suggests a public advertisement or contact method for the shop in the local daily.
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Austin American
Royal Cigar Stand
Weather forecast and local notices from Fort McIntosh area
The Times presents a United States Weather Bureau forecast noting tonight and Saturday will be cloudy and colder. Fort McIntosh observations show a 24 hour period ending at 7 am with a maximum 90 degrees and minimum 65, wind from the southeast, and clear conditions. Local listings include Dr W R Wilson dentist office in Walls Building, Mrs David F Anderson as choir master and singing teacher, and a Christ Church Public School supervisor.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
The
Telephone Co
Fort Mcintosh
A Hint to the Aged About Bed Rest and Cough Remedy
A suggestion urges people over sixty to go to bed at the onset of a cold and stay there for one or two days. It emphasizes quicker recovery and reduced risk of serious illnesses by using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
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Chamberlain
Notice to Aliens for Registration Week
During the week commencing February 4 all alien enemies must appear at my office to register. This includes natives citizens denizens or subjects of Germany and Austria males of 14 years of age and upwards within the United States who are not actually naturalized American citizens 2-1-8t. ca.
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Germany
Austria
United States
Olive Tablets offer liver and bowel aid for pink skin
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets, a vegetable compound with olive oil, claim to act like calomel without danger. Marketed as a remedy for dull skin and constipation, they promise bright eyes and buoyant feeling with nightly use. Sold in boxes for 10 and 25 cents by druggists.
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Edwards
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