U boats sink ships off Spanish coast in new clashes
German submarines attacked off the Spanish shore sinking the Spanish steamer Sebastian of 5500 tons bound for New York and the Italian steamer Duca di Genova of 7893 tons. Spain protests to Germany over coastwise losses. Madrid forecasts another protest in the Duca di Genova incident near the Spanish waters.
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Associated Press
Sebastian
New York
Duca di Gemora
Spain
Madrid
Duca di Genova
Spanish ships torpedoed near Marchedo Beach protest planned
In February 93 Madrid reports the Spanish steamship Sebastian of 4500 tons torpedoed en route to New York with crew saved. The Italian steamship Duce di Genova of 7893 tons also torpedoed, reportedly sunk near Marchedo Beach. Spanish marine minister seeks detailed report from Valencia authorities. If confirmed, a protest will be sent to Berlin. The Sebastian had sailed from Terovisa and Alicante.
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Associated Press
Madrid
Sebastian
New York
Duce di Genova
Marchedro Beach
Valencia
Berlin
Terovisa
Alicante
Mediterranean
Swedish steamer shelled in Amsterdam bound for Rotterdam
The steamship Frielau loaded with grain from an American port was torpedoed yesterday after bombardment. Six men were killed, twenty-nine survivors were landed at Terschelling. The Swedish steamer Fridland of 4960 tons, owned in Gothenburg, arrived in an Atlantic port January 13.
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Amsterdam
Frielau
Frieland
Rotterdam
Terschelling
Fridland
Attlantic
Gothenburg
Bayonet Training at Camp Travis Boosts Marks
More than two thirds of 540 Camp Travis soldiers completed 119 hours of bayonet training. Lt S W McVonnell supervised the course with Sergeant Major Millan and American instructors. Grading covered quick thrusts, accuracy, and self defense. Grenade training also reported with Capt George Devineau and Sgt Charles Verwuest leading the section. Fifty four hours of instruction reached about 28 men taking the course. average scores were good with some very good.
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Camp
Travis
Pho Pol
S. W. McVonnell
Length Army
MajorMillan
D. I.kiber
C.F. Delaris
Ameriarmy
George Devineau
Charles Verwuest
Begin Hot Water Drinking For Digestive Cleanse
Instructional notice promoting inside bathing with hot water and limestone phosphate to flush stomach liver kidneys and bowels. Advises morning intake before breakfast and to obtain phosphate from a pharmacist. Claims benefits for constipation biliousness headaches and general toxins.
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Lilie
Equipment for France troops shows complete world class gear
A recent list details replacement troops heading to France with a full set of equipment including canteen, mess gear, belts, blankets, uniforms, underclothes, and gear. The note also describes new identification numbering to accompany soldiers’ records, tags, and rolls.
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France
Funeral for Willoughby Williams Held in Houston
The funeral for Willoughby Williams, longtime educator in San Antonio and Plousten, will be held in Winston after his death Friday in Houston. Survived by his widow, a son, four daughters, five sisters and two brothers. he served as principal at Avenue II School in San Antonio for five years and most recently led a public school in Plousten before moving to San Antonio two months ago for health. He was a Mason and a member of the Central Christian Church of Houston.
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Willoughby ¢. Williams
Murphy Stret
Winiston
Hiebe Undertaking Company
Willoughby
Avenue II
San Antonio
Plousten
Prston
Tie
Willoughby Co
Velitt
Constance
Isdna
John
Trouston
J. Whiams
St. Louis
S. Grimes
St Low
Tolbridge
California
Tohn Sanderson
Chiewsa
John Shanes
Missouri
Greatest Navy Soon
Secretary Daniels told the National Press Club that the United States will build the world’s greatest navy, a goal he said will be realized from President Wilson’s dream. He cited the aid of Henry Ford and other gentlemen in achieving this naval expansion.
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Washington, D. C
Daniels
National Press Club
Wilson
St. Louis
United States
Henry Ford
Sabine Washington May Be Naval Base Station
Feb 3 Sabine Washington Texas could become a naval aviation station if development warrants it per the sixth preliminary report of the Commission on Navy Yards and Naval Bases submitted to the Senate.
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Washington
Sabine 3
Texas
Commission On
Navy Yards
Naval Bases
Senate
Study New Rifle at Funston
The United States rifle model of 1917 will be studied at Camp Funston by experts from the ordnance department in Washington. Maj. Gen. Charles C. Ballou will host the demonstrators who will observe target practice, report defects, and track manufacture and ammunition details. Defective arms and cartridges will be sent to Washington for analysis and correction. High officers will critique the arms and ammunition to ensure remedies are sent to the proper authorities.
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Camp Wunston
Nida
Camp Funston
Ordnance Department
Washington
Charles C. Ballou
Baker
Two People Hit by Automobiles Hurt in Friday Night Incidents
Reported collisions left two injured one seriously as police noted drivers failed to stop. Victim identified as N euman, 41, Avenue, was treated at Kenney Sanitarium. D. Vala of Elmendorf seriously hurt on San Antonio Elmendor Road. Police pursued several speeding and careless driving arrests. one defendant faced contempt charges for court remarks.
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Viteler
Pelien Repor
Neuman
Kenney Sanitarium
D. Vala
Ehnendorf
San Antonio-Elmendor
A Antonio
Alamo Wood and Coal Company
Houston
Nacogdoches
Enlisted Personnel To Receive Department Numbers
The Southern Department will assign numbers to every enlisted man from 1 000 001 to 1 200 000 effective February 28. The War Department approved this for quicker identification of soldiers killed in action or aboard transports after the Tuscania torpedoing, where many IDs proved hard to read due to missing or damaged certificates.
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Southern Department
Department
War Department
Army
Cobb Promoted Colonel by Kentucky Governor in Frontline Flair
Irv Cobb earns a colonel’s rank on Kentucky Governor Granley’s staff amid fanfare and jokes about frontier and home fronts. Neighbors recall his wartime front trips, while friends debate how the promotion fits a humorist’s persona and the Blue Grass welcome.
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Cohl
New York Herald
Granley
Kentucky
Irv
Bunny
Kentue
Kite
Kuhnel Cabb
France
Shell
Colonel Cobb
Cobb
Pershing
Jiow
Judge Priest
Bishop Shaw Named Archbishop Candidate From Rome
Rome dispatch reports John W. Shaw bishop of San Antonio appointed archbishop of New Orleans with a new Lafayette diocese created. confirmation not yet received in San Antonio. The March Vatican announcement follows weeks of rumors about Shaw leading the New Orleans see.
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San Antonio
John W. Shaw
New Orleans
Associated Press
Rome
Lafayette
Shaw
Youth Held For Murder Of Widow In Clay County
In Dixon Kentucky crowds attended the funeral of Mrs. Joey Sparks the young widow found murdered near a livery barn. Joseph Miller 21 a friend of Heber Ticks of Cynthia was detained en route to Tennessee and is expected to testify. Sparks husband Sharey Sparks an insurance man died two years ago in Morganfield. Mrs Sparks mother of two, had reportedly attracted elder Ticks attention and robbery motive is alleged as the killer severed her left hand finger to seize a diamond and ruby ring.
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Dixon
Weh
Clay
Joey Sparks
Joseph Miller
Heber Ticks
Cynthia
Wah
Tenderses
Miller
Younus Mud
Mant
Tanderson
Sparks
Sharey Sparken
Morganfield
Tileks
Young Hicks
Thie Boy
Public information rep cites mail censorship and missing papers
Britten asserted Foster would testify that only 3 percent of mail from the Chelsea terminal was censored due to inefficiency and that key papers were stolen from the office despite official denials. He claimed the stolen prints included documents from Mexico City tied to German propaganda. Foster was not present and would testify later.
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Committee On Public Information
Britten
Foster
Chelsea
Mexico City
Senate Republicans Hold Conference On War Plans
Senate Republicans met in Washington for their first postwar conference to discuss administration measures. Leader Gallinger pledged support for necessary war legislation while opposing an early party action. The war cabinet bill faced disfavor, and a timed war powers clause was considered. President Wilson plans a bipartisan conference next week to push a modified war bill.
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Washington, RD. C
Senate
United States
Lader Gallinger
Reneraly
Wilson
Cemocratic
Captain Gorman Dies in Galveston Hospital
Captain George Gorman artillery engines and staff member at Fort Crockett died in a local hospital today from cerebral hemorrhages. Gorman came to Fort Crockett December 10 1917 from Kort Sam Houston and entered military service in 1910.
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Galveston
Tex
George Gorman
Fort Crockett
Gorman
Kort Sam Houston
Mail Delays for Forces in France Highlighted in House
Washington Feb 9 stalemate in orders to American troops in France blamed for prisoner capture during the first German trench raid. Rep Maddleston said discharge of Daniel Galligher was secured by relatives. orders sent Sept 26 arrived Oct 6. Chelsea terminal delays cited as blame for spoiled parcel post. House committee discussed mail censorship investigation and lagging letters home to troops amid deteriorating conditions.
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Wasitington
France
Daniel PD
Galligher
Waddleston
Alabama
Post Office Department
Gallisher
War Department
Bue
Irenehay
Maddleston
Britten
New York
Gilbert J. Hyatt
National Federation of Postal Employes
Chelsea
Rogers
Massiechusetts
Tvouse
Postal Department
James V. Foster
Wilson aides confer with President and allied chiefs
Secretary Lansing and Colonel House held a long conference today then went to the executive mansion for a session with President Wilson. Colonel House has been active in assembling a world peace plan and has represented the President at allied conferences abroad. At Paso, Texas, jurors were selected for the murder trial of Felix Jones of Silver City New Mexico. eight jurors are secured and the trial was continued until Monday.
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Washington, D. 1
Lansing
House
Executive Mansion
Wilson
Huse
Paso
Tex
Felix Jones
Thomas Lyons
Silver City
N. M
Obituary Notices From San Antonio Area Deaths
The body of Mrs. Alice Teague aged 50 who died at a sanitarium will be sent to Corsicana. Brook Macik, 1 year old, died at a hospital. his body goes to Lyons with undertakers. J. Klingeman, 31, native Texan died at a sanitarium. body to Maxwell. Robert Lough, 14 months, died of pneumonia. funeral at Migston Burial Park with services by Rev. T. M. Rathifft. James Monroe Long, 62, died at 401 Thart Avenue. survivors listed. body to be sent to Poteet. J. Mosser, 40, died of heart failure in a downtown hotel. body held awaiting word. Michael Moore, 52, died in Dallas. funeral Sunday at 3 from 720 North New Braunfels. Henry Seidensehaar, 74, died in Leon Springs. services at 1:30 Sunday at residence with interment in Leon Springs. Local undertakers Shelley-Loring, Pearce-Tobinson, and ads for cemetery lots accompany.
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Corsicana
Alice Teague
Shelley-Loring Undertaking Company
Brook Macik
Frank Macik
Austrianungary
Texas
San Antonio
Caldwell
Lyons
Red J. Kingeman
Red J. Klingeman
Ele
Iie
Maxwell
Robert Lough
Robert Hough
Leon Mough
West Travis Street
James Monroe Long
James Mouroee Ling
Thart Avenue
Caldwell County
Mne James, Wittig
Amiel
Qgrockett Ormond
Tom Sherman
Bernice Christian
Barbara Long
A. J. Long
Vor Worth
W. L Gong
Poteet
Riebe Undertaking Company
Christian Church of
Mosser
J. I. Mosser
Freeport
Ill
Long Branch
Michael Moore
Henry Seidensehnar
Klenty Seidensehaar
Leon Springs
Ile
Charles
Snowstorm Disrupts Plains States Travel and Communications
A fierce snowstorm sweeps the plain states with heavy disruption to telegraph and telephone lines and railroad traffic at risk. Warm changes could bring rain and thaw as a severe winter scene grips Omalla Nebraska and nearby areas. The piece also notes a fading trend in nicknames for public men with examples from past political slang contrasted with current usage.
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Omalla
Neb
Praise for Germany on Willian’s birth day decree
A Berlin Reichsgesangeser summary telegraphs Emperor William praising the crown people relations and twenty six years of peace efforts. It notes Germany’s world historical successes and the hope for a good peace with God’s help, as the emperor expresses gratitude for national labor and achievements at home.
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Amsterdam
Willian
Berlin
Reichssanzeiger
Germany
German aliens may be registered until Wednesday night
German alien enemies in San Antonio have extended registration to Wednesday night due to a telegram from the attorney general. Police Captain Coy, acting for Police Chief Lancaster, reports the extension applies to February 11 12 and 13 with hours to be announced. Local registration staff expect about four to five hundred registrants including German men and boys over 14 not naturalized. The process, run by San Antonio police, faced delays only in filing photographs.
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San Antonio
Coy
Lancaster
United States Attorney General
United States
Nugers
Austin
Texas
Diogers
Pershing Opposes Extra Pay for American Flyers
Washington Feb 9 report from General Pershing states aviation is not extra hazardous. Secretary Baker asks Senate military committee to renew extra pay for aviation averaging about 60 percent. Pershing argues flying duty isn’t more dangerous than other combat troops and could create pay injustice. Foulois supports the recommendation. The bill would also create a new aviator grade for qualified civilians at 140 dollars monthly.
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Foulois
Aviation Field Service
Daker
Mass Meeting for Women at Gunter Hotel
The third mass meeting of women called by the Woman's City Committee will be Tuesday afternoon February 19 at 4 o'clock in the ballroom of the Gunter Hotel. Prominent speakers will discuss best methods to pursue in meeting the conditions, with Mrs Jane Rippin expected to address and a member of the Social Hygiene Association among the speakers.
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Woman's City Committee
Gunter Motel
Jane Rippin
Social Hygiene Association
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