Prohibition Fight Delays Vote as Absentees Lurk
In Austin on February 2, the House delayed action on a constitutional amendment for statewide prohibition. Absentees Monday, Terrell, White, Williams, and Strayhorn were sought by deputies and the sergeant at arms as the chamber met for third reading. The debate highlighted calls for a bone dry standard and questions over interstate liquor shipments.
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Austin
Tex
Falls County
Strayhorn
Terrell, White and Williams
McLennan
A. J. Barton
Anti-Saloon League
Tms
Terrell
Cherokee County
Williams
White
W. D. Bradfield
Texas Christian Advocate
Barton
Nannie Webb Curtis
Temperance Forces
Harper Kirby
Canales
Dunnam
Coryell County
Cope
Anti- Saloon League
Kansas
Templeton
Texas
Midland
Bryan
Bagby
Belgian Relief Ship Said to Be First Victim
London dispatch reports the Belgian relief steamer Euphrates torpedoed amid German submarine policy. The ship carried US relief goods and was returning home in ballast. several crew members were rescued at an outlying port. Americans rush to secure passage to New York on available boats.
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London
United States
New York
Ars
Connelly Story Again Questioned in Leak Inquiry
Testimony by F A Connelly on sending a resume of President Wilsons peace note to E F Hutton and Company was challenged by Hutton staff. Telegraph operator Whipple and Hummell testified they did not receive the Connelly telegram and questioned its impact amid prior rumors.
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New York
Congressional
Washington
F. A. Connelly
Wilson
E. F. Hutton
Ellis
Connelly
Becker
Whipple
Hummell
Hutton
F. M. Dick
Hutton House
Civilian mobilization planned for France defense
Paris Feb 2 The government moves to mobilize the entire civilian population of France aged 16 to 60 for national defense. Ministers study details of the plan before implementation.
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Paris
France
San Antonio Weather Tonight and Saturday Outlook
For San Antonio and vicinity, tonight remains fair with continued cold and freezing conditions. Saturday forecast calls for fair skies with rising temperatures.
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San Antonio
Bitter Midwest cold across several cities forecast
The Light forecasts continue cold weather with below zero temperatures in St. Louis Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul. Kansas City New York and Washington show double digit below zero readings with light to strong northwest winds and clear conditions.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Kansas City
New York
Washington
Gas Explosion Kills Many in Chicago Tenement Fire
A West Side Chicago tenement blast at 1 a m trapped residents as gas flames roared through 24 flats. Officials counted 21 injured and 26 missing or dead among 91 residents. fire crews rescued several children and worked through freezing debris to reach the gas main.
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Chicago
West Side
Charlotte Stitsley
O’connor
Hull House Settlement
John Lancowski
Patrick Donohue
West Fourteenth Place
F. H. Felman
Gas leak and collapse trap tenants in wreck grotto
A gas odor reported yesterday led to a building blast and icebound wreckage. Firemen and ambulances worked for hours as a man and woman were found semi conscious beneath fallen timbers. Seven investigations began as janitor Morris Feldman testified about prior leaks and incomplete repairs.
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E Union
Morris Feldman
Americans Serving in British Army See Large Numbers in France
A dispatch from Paris reports nearly fifty thousand Americans aiding the Allies, with about four fifths in the British army under Field Marshal Haig in France. Many former U S soldiers joined Canadian regiments, creating a sizable American presence in British ranks as they fight alongside British forces.
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France
London
Associated Press
Field Marshal
Haig
S Tate
Ain
Dominions
United States Army
National Guard
Fort Sam Houston Land Purchase Backed by Senate Panel
Senate military affairs committee favors Sheppard bill to acquire 1181 acres adjacent to Fort Sam Houston now leased by the government. Major General Bliss called the land acquisition essential for training and strategic value, with Chamber of Commerce and local officials urging quick action before June 30 options expire.
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Washington, D. C
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Fort Sam Houston
Tasker H. Bliss
Baker
Senate
Bliss
Sheppard
Franz Groos
Chamber of Commerce
L. B. Clegg
Davis
Thomas
Colorado
Sewell Thomas
Katy
San Antonio
Chamberlain
Southern Department
No Action on Woodman Confirmation in Senate
The Texas Senate met in executive session from 10:00 to 12:40 to act on governor appointments including C. W. Woodman as state labor commissioner. No progress was reported and the session set to reconvene February 9 with Woodman’s confirmation still under fire. A chiropractic bill was recommitted to the public health committee.
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Austin
Tex
Senate
C. W. Woodman
McNealus
Senate Committee On Public Health
Tennessee Moves to End Liquor Shipments Statewide
Governor Rye signed the bone dry bill prohibiting liquor shipments into Tennessee after March 1. From now until then individuals may order one gallon for personal or family use. The Tennessee Senate also defeated the measure extending limited suffrage to women by 21 to 12.
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Nashville
Tenn
Rye
Tennessee Senate
House
Senate Votes Cotton Exchange Probe
The Senate approved Senator Smith of South Carolina's resolution directing the attorney general to investigate New York Cotton Exchange trading practices to determine if restraint of trade occurred. There was no debate.
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Senate
Cotton Exchange
Washington, D. C
Senate Today
Smith
South Carolina
New York Cotton Exchange
Norwegian Steamer Portia Sunk
London dispatch reports the Norwegian steamer Portia of 1127 tons was sunk, with the crew landed safely.
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Portia
London
Lloyds Shipping Agency
Guarded Appam At Newport News As Warships Move
The coast guard cutter Yamacraw rushed to Newport News last night to watch the German prize ship Appam anchored in the James River. The German steamer Arcadia and Austrian Budapest lay at a nearby pier. The battleship Arkansas moved to the Virginia Capes entrance on emergency duty.
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Newport News
Coast Guard
Yamacraw
Appam
James River
Arcadia
Budapest
Arkansas
Virginia Capes
German Freighter Liebenfels Seized After Harbor Sinking
Charleston collector Peters reports the German freighter Liebenfels sunk in the harbor and lying on the bottom in thirty feet of water. Treasury orders ports to enforce neutrality rules and prevent armed vessels from leaving without clearance papers. Inspectors will investigate the sinking’s cause this afternoon.
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Charleston
N. C
Port Peters
Liebenfels
Washington, D. C
United States
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Treasury Department
Peters
Joday
Liverpool Buyers Drive Activity in New York Cotton
New York Cot ton Exchange board decided not to close the exchange amid the international situation. May contracts fell to 14.60 cents in early trading, a 54 point drop from last night. Liverpool related houses and trade interests stepped in as the market steadied with a 30 to 35 point rally.
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New York
New York Cotton Exchange
Ctton
Wheat open steadier as trade begins in Chicago
In Chicago initial wheat prices moved within a narrow range from 1 1 4 cents lower to 2 cents higher. May futures traded around 1.62 to 1.63 while July stood near 1.42 to 1.43 1 2. Market watchers focused on the risk of a break in diplomatic relations with Germany.
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Chicago
Germany
Stocks Again Sell Heavily
New York dealers faced renewed heavy selling in late trading after a rally from yesterday's crash. The market moved downward as traders reassessed prices and sought liquidity amid ongoing volatility.
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New York
Truck Losses Mount After Rio Grande Freeze
Mission Texas, Feb 2. Truck growers in the lower Rio Grande valley report millions in losses from last night's freeze. Tender vegetables suffered, cabbage losses reach 60 to 70 percent for late crops, 10 to 15 percent on maturing crops. Lettuce tomatoes and beans largely killed. onions hit hard. citrus impact unknown pending further assessment.
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Mission
Tex
Rio Grande River
Winter cold crushes lettuce crop in border region
Reports from outlying districts say the night cold wave destroyed practically all lettuce in the area and damaged at least half of the cabbage crop. Losses will be heavy due to high prices.
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Brownsville
Tex
Crops Suffer at Laredo in Night Freeze
Laredo Texas reports crops, especially lettuce, suffered from last night's freeze. The frost hit hard in the region, with farmers assessing damage and expecting losses to early produce collections.
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Laredo
Tex
Chicago Newspapers Quote The Light
The San Antonio Light is the only Texas newspaper editorially quoted in Chicago papers this morning and in Thursday’s Evening Post or other Chicago dailies about the German crisis. Editorial prominence satisfies the San Antonio delegation here.
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Chicago
Texas
Tribune
Evening Post
San Antonio
Diplomatic Break Likely As U S Deliberates On Germany War
Washington officials say a break in diplomatic relations with Germany seems inevitable over unrestricted submarine warfare. President Wilson's plans remain secret but cabinet briefing was anticipated. ambassador Gerard likely warned and 3000 Americans in Germany may seek safe passages via Holland or neutral states. Count von Bernstorff and Tarnowski meet as tensions mount and many urge peace while others push for drastic action.
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Washington, D. C
Germany
Wilson
Gerard
Berlin
United States
Holland
Count von Bernstorff
Entente
Army
Navy
Coast Guard
State Department
White House
International Mercantile Marine
Austria
Lee Bernstorff
Count Tarnowski
Capistal
Prussians Gone Mad Aims to Shape Wilson War Stance
London leader writers rail at Prussianism and praise President Wilson for trying to keep the United States from entering the war. Bethmann is labeled a Clausewitz convert while the Morning Post ponders What would Lincoln do as Wilson's patience is noted.
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London
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