River Cut Channel Threatens Bartholomew Bayou Flood
Arkansas flood endangers convicts at Cummins farm as Arkansas river cuts toward Bayou Bartholomew. Rescue efforts continue for hundreds marooned. Red Cross and officials mobilize aid while roads and rails suffer disruption across central Arkansas.
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Little Rock
Ark
Cummins
Arkansas
Cumming
Bayou Bartholomew
Lincoln
Drew
Desha
Ashley
Louisiana
State Farm
Douglas
Appam War Prize Decision Draws German Attache Visit
Prince von Hatzfeldt arrived at Old Point Comfort to review the Appam capture and report to Berlin. He said under the 1785 treaty with Prussia the Appam will be declared a war prize and turned to the German prize crew, with passengers likely to be freed.
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Tom
Prince von Hatzfeldt
Count von Bernstorff
United States
Old Point Comfort
Appam
Washington
L. Marshall von Schilling
Berge
Prussia
von Schilling
Appam brings 500000 pounds in bullion rumor
London reports the Appam carried 500000 pounds sterling in bullion. The treasure may be claimed as prize since bullion is contraband of war.
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London
Appam
Rights of U S to be Asserted Says President
The president declares no new crisis but says the European war makes every moment critical. He notes America as a composite nation with foreign born citizens whose sympathies are stirred yet mostly loyal, warns that both sides stir trouble, and rejects rumors Kansas opposes defense or seeks trouble for liberty.
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Europe
America
Washington
Kansas
Policy of defense and national guard remarks by Wilson
President Wilson addresses defense policy arguing for a policy of adequate naval defense and armed citizen training rather than a large army. He notes the National Guard is idle unless invasion occurs and dismisses militaristic aims while stressing US rights to trade and ships. The crowd reacts as he defends restraint and international law.
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Wilson
United States
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promoted for Stomach Catarrh Relief
An advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a simple remedy for catarrh of the stomach indigestion heartburn and bloating after meals. It claims many druggists stock the product and offers a free trial via coupon.
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Stuart
KF. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Building
Marshall, Mich
President Wilson Tour Dims Crowd in Kansas City Visit
President Wilson arrived in Kansas City at 7 46 am en route from Des Moines to Topeka for two speeches. He kept sleeping on arrival and planned to address preparedness at Convention Hall later, then depart for St Louis.
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Kansas City, Mov
Wilson
Les Moines
Iowa
Topeka
Kas
Kansas City
Convention Hall
Joseph P. Tumuity
Commercial Club
St Louis
Death sentence assessed for George McKinny in Parrish murder
In Bexar County District Court Judge W. S. Anderson presided as jurors deliberated for two days. George McKinny, a Negro man, was sentenced to death for the February murder of Alice Parrish, the case marking the county's first death penalty verdict since a prior 19th century execution. An appeal is expected.
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George McKinny
Alice Parrish
Thirty-seventh District Court
W.S. Anderson
Bexar County
Lew Johnson
Augustus Maverick
McKinney
Harrison to be moved to West Virginia in bank robbery case
Harrison was arrested by post office authorities on charges tied to the October B and O train robbery in which $100,000 in treasury notes were stolen. He is likely to be moved Thursday to West Virginia in the custody of a deputy U S marshal after notification that removal papers were signed by Federal Judge T S Maxey. U S District Attorney J I Camp said papers will be ready and Harrison will be taken east promptly.
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Hi. E. Lee Place
Douglas
Tightwood
Arkansas River
Redfield
Watson District
Kate Adams
Memphis
Henry Mayes
C. E. Taylor
Little Rock
Clarke
Washington
M. A. Auerbach
American Red Cross
Watson
Fort Smith
Arkansas
Fourche
Baring Cross
Argenta
Iron Mountain
St. Louis
Pine Bluff
Newport
J. Harrison
Post Office
Baltimore & Ohio
Treasury
West Virginia
United States Marshall
T. HW. Ridgeway
Harrison
T.S. Maxey
United States
J. IL. Camp
Honduran President Inaugurated in Tegucigalpa
In Tegucigalpa on February 1, Dr Francisco Bertrand became president and Dr Alberto Membreno took the vice presidency after their November 2 election. The inauguration occurred yesterday afternoon amid official ceremonies and national honors.
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Honduran
Tegucigalpa
Honduras
Francisco Bertrand
Alberto Membreno
Republic
Vitalitas Early Spring Donts Ad Highlight
A vintage advertisement urging readers to try Vitalitas as America’s premier tonic. It claims wide benefits, urges prompt action, warns against skepticism, and directs buyers to Sommer’s Drug Store for a free booklet, noting retail availability.
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America
Nature
Vitalitas
Sommer
Two Saloons Robbed In Separate Break-Ins
Robberies struck three saloons Tuesday night with two entries by breaking doors. At 221 Losoya street a gold locket seven dollars in change and whiskey bottles were taken. Jesus Ocon’s saloon at 106 South Laredo street saw a cash drawer opened but empty and beer bottles stolen. An attempted entry at Koerner bar 202 Navarro street failed when the intruders fled as Mr. Stevens approached. Local police were notified.
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Fred Wolfram
Losoya Street
Jesus Ocon
South Laredo Street
Koerner
Navarro Street
A. J. Stevens
Mr. Stevens
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Harrison East
Misa
Safety and Service
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