Two Mawson Antarctic Explorers Die Reported
News from Sydney reports the deaths of Lieut. B. Binnis and Dr. Hel How from Dr. Douglas Mawson's 1911 Antarctic expedition. The deaths occurred during the expedition's extended stay after the party missed their ship and began a second winter in the Antarctic. Mawson and five others remain stranded awaiting rescue.
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A and M Board Begins Fort Worth Hearing
Fort Worth February 25. After an all day session the board of directors of the A and M college began a hearing prompted by E G Senter of Dallas who urged an investigation into college conditions including the dismissal of cadets for hazing and insubordination He said he would seek a legislative inquiry and use all powers available.
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Star Bank Totals For State Banks and Companies
Star Bank reports in Austin that the total reserves of 759 state banks and companies as of February 4 stood at 7,028,554.88 dollars.
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Star Banks Reports
Austin
Weather forecast shows cloudy warm tonight
Forecast indicates tonight will be increasing clouds and warmer with a brief unsettled outlook for Wednesday as conditions remain unsettled across the region.
Exchange National Bank Announces Relocation Denton Texas
The bank states they have moved quarters to the old post office building just south of the bank building and will conduct business there until the new bank building is completed.
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Adjou r nment to April Considered by Committees
Question of temporary adjournment on account of meningitis scare considered by legislators payor intervention discussed as adjournment agenda item until April.
New Bills Presented As Texas Legislature Mulls Adjournment
Austin February 25 Joint House and Senate committees weigh a possible brief adjournment due to a meningitis scare. The Senate rescinded a Mexico resolution, likely to adopt a intervention stance. House bills include skeleton appropriation, taxing gaming venues, and pay schemes for legislators. senate measures create a Child Welfare commission and define fraud in mock ceremonies.
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Sneed Acquitted Of Second Boyce Murder
Vernon February 25 A jury acquitted J B Sneed of killing Al G Boyce Jr The verdict came on the first ballot after fifty minutes deliberation The judge fined Sneed fifty dollars for clapping and the courtroom applauded as the not guilty verdict was read against the background of the case’s rapid resolution.
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Jury for Week Discharged and Civil Docket Update
The weekly jury panel is discharged and all trials for the week completed. Remainder of the week will focus on non jury and uncontested cases on the civil one docket for the second section.
Jury calendar closes with settlements and divorce dismissals
District court foresees a light first week as one jury trial ends in settlement and multiple divorce and debt cases proceed. Second week jurors named include Ball Dorris Greer and Williams among others, with several cases continued or transferred.
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Investigation at Matamoras Threats Quieted
Investigation at Matamoras shows everything quiet. Panic at Brownsville prompted alarming reports. Wilson ex presses confidence in Hubbia administration.
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Troop Mobilization Gains Pace in Mexico
Ambassador Wilson reports calm spreading across Mexico as U S troops arrive in Galveston and more volunteers move from Corpus Christi to Brownsville. A Matamoros probe finds no danger beyond minor panic, while 56 militia men head to Brownsville with reinforcements from Houston.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Corpus Christi
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Houston
Portraits Restored of Porfirio Diaz in Public Buildings
President Huerta ordered the return of Porfirio Diaz portraits to public buildings, a move that signals a revival of Diaz influence after Madero removed them during his presidency. The restoration marks a political shift in Mexico City amid ongoing power struggles.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Mexico City
Porffirio Diaz
Mexico
Huerta
Madero
Colquitt Explains Troop Send to Border
Texas Governor Colquitt explains the temporary cessation of hostilities at Matamoros and Brownsville was to protect residents after letters and telegrams begged for aid. He notes failure to secure Federal troop protection and reports the Matamoros American consul appealed to state rangers for help.
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American Consul Johnson Laughs Off Matamoras Peril Report
In Brownsville on February 25 the American Consul Johnson dismissed rumors of danger in Matamoras last night, saying he was not at risk and found the reports untrue.
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Border protection urged for Texas frontier stretches
Washington report states Senator Morris Sheppard urged the State Department to increase border protection along two Texas sectors from Laredo to Brownsville and from Del Rio to El Paso.
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Associated Press Dispatch
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Mobilizing Troops Arrive as Signal Corps Company Lands
Galveston reports the first mobilizing unit, a signal corps company, arrived this morning. A steady stream of soldiers on special trains followed, and the transport McClellan also reached port today as the mobilization proceeds.
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Associated Press Dispatch
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McClellan
Governor Colquitt Orders Troops to Three Companies
Governor Colquitt last night ordered three companies of state troops to respond amid unsettled conditions in Austin. The move came as tensions rose and authorities prepared for possible disturbances.
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Austin
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