West to Mexico Says Mr. Bryan
Washington reports that Secretary Crean announced list of attorneys from San Artos Texas as confidential agents of the State Department. A new announcement was made of this move after discussions with Mr Geen over several days.
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MR. Bryan
San Antonio
State Department
Washington
D.C
Fem Suiretary Crean
Ole Lee
Tnattornes
San Artois
Textrad
Ais Nileston
My Geen
Danish Steamer Held by British in New York
The Danish steamer banished from Copenhagen bound for Christiana was detained at Kirkwall for eight days while authorities investigated cargo details. Capt J Kolel of Wenig Olet described armed marines aboard and British officers querying the cargo, with release following later inquiries about cable messages.
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New York
Aolea
Ranta Cansal
Edward Rey
Fonunland Banke
Cement trenches in Chicago hiring for France work
Chicago firm with contracts for cement trenching to support war efforts announces hiring. Four company representatives are traveling to France to install machinery and supervise the operation.
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Chicago
cement-Inidetmenches
France
Weather Roundup Across Cities With Mixed Forecasts
Reading shows Chicago and Milwaukee reporting cool temperatures with partly cloudy skies and light to moderate winds. Kansas City and Washington regions expect cooler highs, with some clear spells and variable wind directions through Thursday.
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He Smith
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He Reutheast
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Rome
Washington
Tonyviena Burr
Jouer
Deerera
Second Cunard Liner Aaled Neutral Flag
A detailed report describes a second Cunard liner flagged as neutral under British command. The ship Gravesend and Gradua depart amid confusion, with passengers noting German threats and the captain's refusals to speak. Officials cite standard safety signals, while passengers claim wartime tension influenced the voyage.
Berlin envoy explains German blockade aims during wartime
German Foreign Secretary von Jagow, visiting Berlin, defended the naval measures against hostile ships. He said the proclamation outlines a blockade around Great Britain, with waters around the British Isles designated a war area. He cautioned neutral ships must show clear national identification to avoid misidentification and attack.
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London
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Salde
von Pohl
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Hert
von Tagay
Admiralty
Associated Press
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Great Britain
Ireland
Germany
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England
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von Dagen Cone
Heron
Cartier
Automatic train stop trial described in fragmented report
Incomplete report describes automatic train stop trial beginning March 1. It notes directive from the Interstate Commerce Commission and mentions a system where upon warning the engineer loses traction control and hands over braking to automatic signals. The text details the danger of derailment and describes track circuitry and engine pickup, with unclear names and places.
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Itersiate Commerce Commission
Mitler
York
Chiergoan
Harah
Ta Gken
Drowned Miners' Rescue Efforts Underway in Nanaimo Mine
Bodies of 21 miners are feared dead after a flood in the South Wellington mine near Nanaimo British Columbia. Rescue teams began recovering the submerged sections as water rushed from an adjoining flooded chamber. Mine manager Joseph Foxy perished while trying to lead workers to safety.
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Nanaimo
B. C
Restenia
Wellington
Bolief
Joseph Foxy
Bread Prices Rise Across New York Markets
February 10 report notes widespread price hikes with bread up to 6 cents a loaf and cake and pie prices increasing proportionally. Several companies joined the movement to raise prices, affecting civil vicinities and daily groceries.
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New York
Hells
Locke Companies
Big Trip on Small Job In Guam Post Office Inspect
A Washington doctor undertakes a 100 mile trip to inspect a Guam post office postmaster’s office. The effort appears tied to a legal challenge and a complex agency notice. Details are garbled but indicate a dispute over authority and administrative procedures involving local officials.
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Washington
Hebe
Guam
Smith
Mus Oily
Miki
Fim
FhitcHon
Cit
Cnapretons Fren
OKLAROMA BANKS SEEK KANSAS CITY TRANSFER
The article discusses Oklahoma banks seeking a transfer to Kansas City amid ongoing fiscal disputes. It notes tensions between state and federal authorities, mentions Oklahoma City and New Orleans in related finance discussions, and references plans to move funds to balance capacities.
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Oklaroma Banks
Kansas City
Memphis Banker Given Five Years In Prison
Hy Raine, former president of the Mercantile Bank of Memphis, pleaded guilty to misusing the mails in the bank’s failure. Judge J. E. McCail sentenced him to five years in a federal prison. The Mercantile Bank collapsed in February 1914 with losses over a million dollars.
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Raine
United States
Memputs
Tenn
Fei
Hy Raine
Gre
Old Mercantile Bank
Adge J E. McCail
United States District Court
At- Isak
Gae Ratna Ail Fe
Mercantile Bank
Refugee Saldaña Fatally Shot Near Brownsville
Mexican and American forces exchange fire as refugee fisherman Jesus Saldaña is gravely wounded near Brownsville light plant after crossing the border in a boat. Mexican soldiers fire from their bank while an officer orders boats not to cross. Saldaña’s body is retrieved on the Mexican shore amid confusion.
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Brownsville
Carranza
Jesus
Sal' Dana
Baldana
Saldana
Black man faces 50 year term in Galveston court
A garbled report recounts a 10th District case alleging a black defendant charged with predatory assault against a white woman. The narrative mentions a tense scene as witnesses describe the event and local adults react, with names and places largely obscured by unreadable OCR.
Coffee imports set record in Washington trade data
The report shows record coffee imports with figures reaching 1904 levels and high values in 1994 to 1998. It cites totals of 900,000 pounds and 3,140 values, noting substantial shipments and prices across multiple years, with emphasis on commodity growth and market trends.
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Wasilington
Onieres Toy
Atta
Sted
Weis
Hos
Tmp
Relief Work Progresses in War Aid Effort
The article describes relief operations advancing with government coordination, including military involvement and international aid efforts. Key figures and locations are cited as agencies work on relief for those affected by wartime disruptions and shortages.
Crank Annoys Gerard Berlin at Theatre Protest
An audience altercation disrupted a Victorian theater last night when a man shouted against English speech and derided the United States for arms exports. The protest ended with the man silenced after harsh remarks about officials and embassies.
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Berlin
Va Lantton
Gerard Enia
Court martial in Paris over stolen army stores
Madame Beech StF will face a court martial at month’s end in Paris charged with issuing army stores stolen by Paymaster Desclaus. She is alleged to have known the stores were stolen when she received them. Desclaus, the mail carrier, and an Avery medical carrier named Hazard are listed as accomplices.
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Desclaus
Paris Devismaker
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Miye
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White Man Is Lynched Near Mayfield Kentucky
A White man accused of killing Richard Yarton was taken from jail and lynched by masked men in the northern county area. Deputies attempted arrests on related charges as rumors spread about the incident and previous tensions in the area.
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Mayfield
Pest
Colonel Maritz Executed Report Emerges
Read notes claim Colonel Maritz was executed after negotiations and suspected treachery during a rebellion. Mentions Lieutentweat Wher 8 and other officers, German forces, and possible handover to the government amid pressure.
Tailors to Parade in Summer Costumes
Delegates at the National Association of Merchant Tailors convention in Chicago plan a parade down Michigan Avenue wearing straw hats and summer suits. Over a thousand tailors attend as they unveil spring and summer men’s styles with slim silhouettes, high waists, long coats, narrow shoulders, minimal padding, and lighter fabrics.
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Chicago
Fen
National Association of Merchant Tailors
Michigan
Lake Michigan
Board Probe in New York Ward Infirmary Controversy
A district board in Yonkers demands an inquiry into the Ward Infirmary led by Frederick Murs. Officials accuse eight inmates of misconduct and push for a cooperative probe with authorities to examine allegations. Jane Geri Odd Ee aws Lomo heads the association and asks for investigations at an adjacent facility.
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Dering Thi Pellows
Yonkers
Frederick Murs
Bellevue
Dias
Prone Jr. Muchs
Jane Geri Odd
Shnalegeg
Poisun
Cletiae Ostium
Deanlogk on Shipping Bill Makes Record
A congressional session set a record for duration as Republicans and Democrats clash over the ship purchase bill. Key figures include Kuhn Loeb & Company named as beneficiaries, with Senate leaders, Sherman, and others debating amendments and potential extra sessions while President Wilson weighs strategy.
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