Allied Fleets Bombard Dardanelles Forts In Renewed Strike
The British and French fleets bombarded the Dardanelles forts with seaplanes and aircraft support. European side forts were silenced while Asiatic side defenses fired but caused no hits on allied ships. Turkish reports claim damage and explosion of a powder magazine.
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Catholic Clergy Held for Ransom in Mexico City
Official diplomatic despatches report that all native Catholic clergy in Mexico City are being held for a ransom of 500000 dollars. The message notes the hostage situation was confirmed in Washington on February 20.
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Mexico City
Snow blankets Panhandle in February freeze
Four inches of snow covered the Panhandle today with the temperature at the freezing point. The report from Amarillo says the region experienced a heavy snowfall amid frigid conditions.
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Amarillo
Texas
Panhandle
Garner's Resolution Demands McAdoo Report on Missing Collector
Representative Garner's measure asking Secretary McAdoo for a report on the absence of Collector Rabbat Ladero since January 1, 1914, passed the house today. The item notes Rabbat Ladero has not been present since the start of 1914.
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Washington
Garner
McAdoo
Rabbat
Florer bill on petroleum commission favored in Texas House
In Austin on February 20 the Florer bill to create a petroleum commission was favorably reported by the House. Representative Robbins said he would limit his public utilities bill to telegraph and long distance telephone lines and inter urban pipe lines. The House defeated the compulsory education bill 82 to 14.
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Texas
Florer
Petroleum Commission
House
Robbins
Public Utilities Commission
Predict Ireland as Cardinal
Rome rumor ahead of Monday Consistory that Archbishop John Ireland of St. Paul Minnesota may be named a Cardinal by Pope Benedict XV. Also mentioned are moves naming new bishops including Joseph Busch to St. Cloud Minnesota and John J. Brown to El Paso Texas.
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St. Paul
Minn
Benedict XV
Joseph Busch
Lead
N. D
St. Cloud
John J. Brown
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el Paso
Tex
Turkish Dardanelles tack claims limited damage to ships
The Turkish official version says no forts were damaged and only one Turkish soldier killed. It reports three allied warships damaged and its flagship badly damaged, citing incidents at the Dardanelles.
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Amsterdam
Ttack
Turkish forts in Asia-Pacific clash. magazine explodes
Reports from Athens say allied forces destroyed Turkish forts on the Asiatic side this morning while European forts continue firing. A powder magazine on the Asiatic side reportedly exploded.
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Greec
Dardanelles
German attack repulsed near Ypres with heavy losses
Paris dispatch reports German forces attacked French trenches near Ypres after a heavy bombardment. French artillery withstood the assault and repelled the German bayonet attack, resulting in heavy losses for Germany. Berlin cites the official report dated February 20.
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Paris
Ypres
School Heads Meet for U S Superintendents Conference
Cincinnati hosts the annual meeting of school superintendents of the United States starting Monday. Topics include teacher training vocational education continuation schooling and educational standards. Principal speakers include Randall J Condon Hamilton Holt James L Slayden and Joseph Swain With talks by Mayor Spiegel John M Withrow and Commissioner Claxton Taft.
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American School Peace League
Linton Hotel
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Hamilton Holt
New York
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San Antonio
Joseph Swain
Swarthmore College
Spiegel
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Cincinnati Board of Education
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Claxton
Federal Education Bureau
Ferguson increases Ranger force near Rio Grande
Governor Ferguson announces an increase in the ranger force by fire on account of reported Mexican marauders near the Rio Grande. The Dallas, Austin, Texas note mentions mounting security as authorities respond to border unrest and threats against settlers.
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Texas
Gorguson
Rio Grande
Jonesboro Man Kills Wife and Child Then Takes Own Life
Jonesboro Arkansas February 20 World news reports John H H Carr aged 65 insane killed his wife and their child and then killed himself in a grim domestic tragedy marked by a sudden act of violence and a fatal aftermath.
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John HH. Carr
French Attacks in Champagne Fail to Break German Lines
French assaults yesterday in the Champagne region failed to penetrate German lines but some French troops entered German trenches and fought on today. Elsewhere French forces were repulsed with heavy losses as Germans captured two villages in the Vosges.
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German and Austrian Protest on Submarine Shipments
Washington reports on Feb 20 that Germany and Austria accuse American firms of building British submarines and delivering them in sections to Canada, a move seen as aiding wartime naval efforts. Officials weigh compliance and potential repercussions.
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Germany
Austria
Amercan
Canada
Norwegian Steamer Bjarka Sinks After Mine Strike
At Nukskov Denmark on Feb 20 the Norwegian steamer Bjarka struck a mine at the hour and sank. The crew were saved. This follows the torpedoing of the Belridge yesterday, marking a second disaster to Norwegian vessels since the German blockade began.
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Lusitania Arrives in New York After Brief Irish Sea Run
The Lusitania reached New York on February 20 without displaying the American flag. The liner sat five hours at the river mouth after leaving Liverpool before heading into the Irish Sea at full speed.
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Luisitania
Liverpool
Lusitania
Irish Sea
Times to Skip Publication on Washington Birthday
The Times will not publish on Washington's Birthday so staff can celebrate. A fuller report will appear Tuesday after rest and preparation time.
Germany's Note to U S Arrives Officially in Washington
The official text of Germany's note to the United States arrived in Washington today marking a formal exchange of diplomatic communications. The document outlines Germany's position and responses amid growing tensions between the two nations.
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Washington
Germany
United States
Cargo Cay J L Luckenbach Arrives Bremen with Cotton
The American steamer J. L. Luckenbach arrived at Bremen today carrying a cargo of cotton for Germany.
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Amsterdam
J. L. Luckenbach
Bremen
Germany
Minimum wage rules go into effect in Olympia
Olympia Washington February 20 The minimum wage for women boys and girls goes into effect today The schedule lists ten dollars per week for women and girls in clerical office work eight dollars per week for office boys and girls aged 16 to under 18 and six dollars per week for those under 16
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Wash
Liner Convoy Sets sail from New York to England
Six ocean liners with many passengers and abundant supplies departed New York today bound for England marking a substantial transatlantic movement amid ongoing wartime transport efforts.
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New York
England
Russians Begin New Attack and Shifts in Bukowina
Reports from London today say Russia launched a fresh assault on Przemys aided by heavy guns driving back outpost defenders. They also suffered heavy Austrian losses near Dukla Pass while forming a battle line along the Pruth in Bukowina, countering claims of evacuation.
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Przemys
Dukla Pass
Pruth
Bukowina
Resources Loans Furniture and Fixtures Real Estate Site
Banking house site listed with value 671 652 75 and loaned amount 2 500.00. Real estate and fixtures included in the package.
Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau
Unsettled tonight and Sunday with probable showers as the United States Weather Bureau forecast shared by The Times via the Telephone Co. across the day. The outlook notes passing showers and unsettled conditions through the weekend.
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