Honor to General Funston Funeral at Alamo Reflects San Antonio War Hero
Remains of Major General Frederick Funston were moved to San Francisco and interred at Presidio National Cemetery while thousands of San Antonio civilians and military units attended a simple military funeral. The Alamo housed his burial with a regiment led procession, floral tributes lining the building as officials arranged the final interment.
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Food Shortage Sparks Clashes in New York City
City authorities confront severe food shortages as clashes erupt between police and women food traders across neighborhoods. Commissioner Joseph Hartigan vows to use all powers to boost supply from all regions and Congress may need a national food center. Peddlers’ carts toppled, pushcarts smashed, and onions and potatoes priced at high rates amid unrest.
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Pricit
Busi
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Gerard family leaves Paris for travel and postings
The Gerard family former Ablerivan ambassador to Germany along with S. Gerard departed Paris to move to various posts. The report notes Premier ar and second sec Vet at Ute with Lt Cmdr William R. Suttes as naval attaché. Madrid and Aq ha ue D'or tricted referenced in terse, garbled notice.
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Navigation to Philippines by Madrid Paris Route
A brief note describes renewed navigation links between Spain and the Philippines via Paris and Madrid. It highlights a revived trade and travel corridor, emphasizing improved routes and potential economic impact for involved ports and shipping lines.
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Madrid
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Spain
West Indies Bill Advances in Congress for Island Government
Washington DC reports a bill authorizing 26 million dollars for the West Indies and permitting a temporary island government with a presidential setup. Provisions include a Pew investigation of needs and continuing funding, with leaders Stasiers, Lodge, and Fletcher named to seek agreement.
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Nets Guard Harlow Sea Traffic Opens Up Again
Fourteen ships from the war zone arrive in New York as Navy nets and tests prepare defenses. City of Puebla ships passengers and cargo toward Havre while Orleans and Rochester await safe arrival. Cunard liners Lacanta and Ascania load for Liverpool. Helgi Olav and Roma also report cargoes. Captain Norberg commands Algonquin, with two-thirds American crew.
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Ascania
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Four ships sunk in U boat war reported
London reports on Sunday that three British steamers totaling 12 008 tons were sunk and the Italian Bisagno of 2 000 tons torpedoed January 12. Two Valdes crewmen were killed nine missing, captain and others landed. Fate of other crews not disclosed.
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Berlin
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Atlantic Ocean
Victims of U boats total tonnage day 14200 and ships sunk
A wartime summary reports daily total tonnage of 14200 and cumulative ships sunk under neutral and Allied flags. It lists American, British, and German vessels affected, noting neutrals and British losses amid ongoing submarine activity.
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Amerlean
Qorber
New Trade Board Members Named by Wilson
Washington February 21 William B Colyer St Paul publisher and John Franklin Port former New Jersey governor were nominated by President Wilson to the federal trade commission. Colyer a Democrat succeeds Edward N Hurley of Chicago and Port a Republican former judge and governor replaces the resigned Olidrodn of Une commission.
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John Franklin Port
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Culver
Edward N. Hurley
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Olidrodn
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Attempted assassination of Russian naval minister in Petrograd
In Petrograd on February 7? an unknown assailant fired at Admiral Grigorovich, the Russian minister of the navy, but he escaped unharmed. The incident disrupted streets as authorities investigated the failed attack.
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Reulbach Signs With Braves
Reulbach and Stalth join the Boston Braves as pitchers and third baseman Menard Reulbach and Qarilsle Stalth are reported to have signed with the club. Henriksen sent his confirmation to the club after the deal.
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Americans in Berlin Crisis Report Disrupted Evacuations
Amid German crisis American officials press for access and aid as consular evacuations falter. Reports claim 86 consuls and families seek departure while Vienna shows no breakthrough and misleading cables spark State Department denial. Near New Mexico a separate shootout yields three cowboys killed and property stripped.
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U S Newsprint Price Fix Offered by Industry
Washington February 18 The biggest U S newsprint paper firms have proposed to submit to price regulation by a federal agency. The plan aims for a maximum price set by the commission after publication of reasonable rates. The commission will consider the proposal and newsprint users hope for relief as prices have risen 60 to 90 percent in the past year.
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Marel J Nest
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Sherthyi
Entire Guard Demobilization Ordered by War Dept
Washington 20 The entire force of National Guard has been ordered demobilized by the War Department. The move follows extended mobilization and involves return to home stations. Fire destroys a paper mill at Watertown as authorities investigate the blaze and assess damages. From Carthage.
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Keokuk Slayer Guilty Sentenced for Life
A Keokuk jury found Dillroun Zilly guilty after deliberation. The court declared the defendant sentenced to life imprisonment for the crime, with the case adjudicated by the judge and clerk.
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Ettte Erating
de Kree
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Searlert
Dangerous North Sea zone warned by allies
A disturbed North Sea advisory warns ships to avoid a broad area around Germany Holland and Denmark due to unrestrained warfare. It states mines and submarines threaten neutral and allied vessels and will render waters dangerous after February 17.
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Fercha Merch
Nismaj
Bove Armons Wivet
War talk and pacifist unrest cited in wartime debate
Fragmented text references pacifists attacked during wartime debate led by Carcinier of Massachusetts and Moore of Pennsylvania regarding previews or chemists. Gardner discusses war referendums, while Bergar aims to submit a war question. Paris and Berlin tensions warn Germany over Allied naval actions and responsibility for vessel losses.
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Massachusetta
Moore
Ponnestyasa
Taco
Gardner Spake
Bergar
Britain Receives Large War Loan Boost
Britain secures a substantial wartime loan, with figures indicating billions of dollars in support. Officials confirm the matter amid Allied financial efforts, detailing allocations and strategic aims for sustaining the war.
Mrs Blatch quits cause Washington protest at White House
A garbled report notes Mrs Blatch resigning amid protests by White House pickets during the current international crisis. Stanton Piston and Walker are mentioned in unclear terms as resignations or actions connected to the April vibes.
Deficit Explained by Willis in State Treasury Hearing
Deputy state treasurer Willis told a reform committee the state ran small balances for years, stamping warrants and diverting funds to keep other accounts solvent. He urged a working balance of one to one and a half million, with detailed statements to follow, and noted 1911 cash needs and borrowing options.
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