14 Feb 1915
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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1915
Page
1
The report notes diverging positions between England and Germany on the United States demand to determine the nationality of a vessel. Officials from both nations weigh implications as the issue unfolds in diplomatic circles.
The Associated Press reports Zapata forces destroyed Mexico City water works and a food famine is critical. Indications are that Carranza forces will evacuate the capital. Washington dispatch dated February 13.
Madrid reports the cabinet will discuss Carranza's expulsion of the Spanish minister amid broad public indignation.
By Associated Press. Chicago February 13 heavy selling caused a wild drop in wheat with May futures trading at 1.49 a bushel.
Three unmasked men robbed the Merchants and Mechanics Bank in San Antonio Texas of $1100 around noon today. They entered when President Randall was alone, locked him in a closet and escaped in a stolen automobile.
Washington February 123. A new epoch in Catholic education is celebrated as Georgetown University announces lay graduates elected as regents. After 125 years Jesuits will no longer exclusively run affairs as prominent Catholic leaders gain a voice in the university’s governance.
In New York on February 13 a large banquet will honor the 200th birthday of Col Ephraim Williams founder of Williams College in Williamstown Massachusetts. Williams College graduates and education notables will speak and recount the pioneer story of establishing the Berkshire Hills institution that educated boys from New York Philadelphia and Boston.
Representatives of Virginia farmers clubs and organizations gather in Purcellville to form a permanent association and hear speeches from Secretary of Agriculture David F. Houston, J Russell Smith, W C Shackleford, and M B Waite.
London papers unite that England can answer the American note satisfactorily. Some suggest flag use to indicate neutral passengers aboard. Berlin reports Count von Reventlow argues neutrals entering the war zone do so at their own risk and that identity of neutral ships cannot be verified.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that the Southern Pacific may retain control of Pacific Mail Steamship. It held Pacific Mail boats cannot operate through the Panama Canal in competition with railroads but may carry freight to the canal for transport on other lines.
Unofficial advisories report Germany declares the American note friendly in tone. Berlin will argue its war zone actions are justified by England cutting off food to Germany, according to state department briefings.
Havre France February 12 The British merchantmen Oriole and London Trader two small vessels have been missing in the English Channel since late January It is believed they were torpedoed.
The Brels ford resolution directing the attorney general to sue foreign insurance companies that withdrew for 1,000,000 axes was favorably reported to the senate. It aims to pave the way for repealing the Robertson insurance law. The Latti more bill for a straw vote of women next June on suffrage was also favorably reported in the senate.
Reports from Geneva say Russian forces have resumed fighting at Dukla Pass, largely with bayonets. Austrian casualties reach 8,300 killed or wounded with 1,000 prisoners reported, while Russians are said to be gaining.
A four week revival begins in Atlanta with J Wilbur Chapman and Charles M Alexander directing. A 6000 seat tabernacle has been erected and a 2000 voice choir has been trained for the meetings in Georgia.
Paris reports that near Arras last night French forces exploded two German outposts with mines. Ten German aviators flew over Verdun area but caused no damage. German infantry attacks were small in scale, appearing as demonstrations.
Final arguments set for Monday in the federal antitrust suit against Eastman Kodak Company of Rochester New York. Government says the firm is a restraint of trade after testimony completed two weeks ago and briefs will be submitted by both sides.
Pittsburgh dated February 13 reports an unnamed ally country attempts to secure a four million dollar contract for artillery shells, signaling wartime production push and industrial mobilization.
London reports renewed heavy fighting in the Vosges and the Argonne with no details available.
London reports England is constructing many aeroplanes and training numerous pilots. It is believed yesterday's raid over Belgium signals a continuing series of attacks aimed at German submarine bases.
Berlin reports say British aeroplanes in Belgium inflicted small military losses but harmed civilians. In Vosges and Argonne fighting 500 French captured near Souain and 200 killed. about half a mile of French trenches taken near Massiges. East Prussia reports German success in operations.
Chicago wedding at Fourth Presbyterian Church unites Miss Dorothy Linn of Chicago with Cyrus McCormick son of Cyrus Hall McCormick president of International Harvester Co. Miss Linn, daughter of Mr and Mrs William R Linn, is noted social figure and a frequent benefactor dancer.
The patch reports that Emperor William and Hindenburg conferred on the eastern front yesterday and resolved to renew the drive for Warsaw next week. The aim is to seize Warsaw before the Reichstag convenes to facilitate a new loan.
Emperor William is reported at the front with dispatches reaching London on February 13. The brief item notes German commands and the war situation, reflecting ongoing European conflict developments.
Berlin reports American made artillery shells are now in use by the Allied forces fighting in France.
The Times prints a daily forecast from the U S Weather Bureau in New Orleans. Tonight a fair sky with colder air and frost. Sunday again fair and colder with clear conditions.
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