Paris papers in San Francisco see wartime surge in copies
Stephane Lausane editor of Le Matin told the San Francisco press club that Paris newspapers have doubled wartime circulation. Le Petit Parisien now prints four pages daily at one cent with a 2,500,000 circulation, up from 1,250,000, and makes a small profit without advertisements drawn at the war's start.
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San Francisco
Cal
Paris
Stephane Lausane
le Matin
Press Club of
le Petit Parisien
Brazil Rejects German Naval Blockade As Unlawful
Rio Janeiro reports Brazil's protest against Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare and its blockade. The note says Brazil cannot accept the decree as legal and declares it will hold Germany responsible for any acts affecting Brazilian citizens, merchandise, or ships.
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Rio Janeiro
Berlin
Germany
Brazil
Swiss fear food shortage amid Cette outlet limits
In Paris on February 10 France’s Matin cites a Swiss representative who warns Cette, the only sea outlet open to Switzerland, cannot meet Swiss industrial needs though it may avert starvation. Berne says Switzerland will send its government replies to Washington and Berlin tomorrow.
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Paris
Cette
Switzerland
Matin
Berne
Havas
Washington
Berlin
Hotel Guests and Arrivals Span Several Cities
A long list of visitors stays at San Antonio hotels including Jack Finch of Detroit at St. Anthony H B Franklin of Chicago and T Rucker of Minneapolis at the St. Anthony, W K Jones of Del Rio at the St. Anthony, A M Bowles of Dallas and E B Rucker of Nashville at the Gunter and Menger, plus J W McCarty of Dallas and Carl S Swisher of Newark at the Gunter and others from Floresville, New Orleans, New York, and El Paso. The Register Printing Company’s J M Leonard and his bride plan to depart Saturday afternoon for Austin.
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Jack Finch
Detroit
St. Anthony Hotel
H. B. Franklin
Chicago
Gunter Hotel
Ss. T. Rucker
Minneapolis
W.K. Jones
del Rio
St. Anthony
A. M. Bowles
Dallas
Gunter
E. B. Rucker
Nashville
Menger Hotel
Iran W. Wood
The
N. J
Leo Gale
el Faso
A. Mach
New Orleans
Joseph T. Lilly
New York
J. Anthony Hotel
C. Sikes
Party
Pandora
F. B. Baird
Browneville
J. M. Leonard
Register Printing Company
Gainesville
San Antonio
Austin
Fire At Lenox Hotel Drives 250 Guests Into Street
A hotel blaze at the Lenox in Boston Back Bay began in a guest room early today causing about 60,000 dollars in damage. The fire sent 250 guests and staff into the street in scant clothing with several minor injuries reported.
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Boston
Mass
Hotel Lenox
Back Bay District
Obituary Notices for Koepsel and Worley
Charles Koepsel aged 43 died Saturday morning at his home 316 North Mesquite street He was a Seguin native and longtime San Antonio resident survived by his widow his mother four brothers and four sisters He belonged to Harmonia Lodge No 1 Order of Hermann Sons and Bexar Camp Modern Woodmen of America Funeral 3 p m Sunday at Riebe Chapel with Rev B E Breihan of German Methodist Church and Hermann Sons cemetery interment Frances Day Worley 13 died Friday at her parents home 906 West Agarita avenue Funeral 4 p m Saturday Waters Chapel interment Dignowity Cemetery
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Charles Koepsel
Bruno Blumber
Henry Weiss
Robert S*elsing
Seguin
Koepsel
Harmonia Lodge No. 1
Order of Hermann Sons
Bexar Camp
Modern Woodmen of America
Riebe Undertaking Company
B. BE. Breihan
German Methodist Church
Hermann Sons
Francis Day Worley
Frances Day Worley
George Worley
West Agarita Avenue
Mrs Mary C Carnes Dies in San Antonio at 63
Mrs. Mary C. Carnes, 63, died at 12 30 am Saturday at her daughter Mrs H D Neal 4301 South Flores street She leaves husband J M Carnes five daughters including Mrs Neal Mrs Roy Smith Mrs J W Robinson Mrs M M Myer and Mrs Eck Gilliland and three sons A B Carnes Cala varas H A Carnes El Paso Webb Carnes San Antonio The body will go to Floresville for burial Funeral at Floresville Methodist Church at 2 pm Monday.
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Mary C. Carnes
H. D. Neal
South Flores Street
Carnes
San Antonio
Floresville
J. M. Carnes
Roy Smith
J. W. Robinson
M. M. Myer
S. W. Foerster Rites Held For German-born Farmer
S W Foerster 80 died 8 AM Saturday at 02 West French Place San Antonio native of Germany long farming near New Braunfels lived 17 years in San Antonio Survived by widow eight children Charles Foerster and seven daughters all in San Antonio plus two more in Withers station and Elmendorf Seventeen grandchildren and one great grandchild Funeral 2 PM Sunday at home Rev August Wolff St John Lutheran Church interment in new Lutheran cemetery
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S. W. Foerster
West French Place
Germany
New Braunfels
San Antonio
Charles Foerster
Anna Braden
Ida Grote
Amanda Prochnow
Linda Braden
Frieda Hoch
Mathilde Doehne
Withers Station
Emma Muellenhoff
Elmendorf
August Wolff
St. John’s Lutheran Church
New Lutheran Cemetery
Shelley Loring Undertaking Co Advertisement
Local classified note for Shelley Loring Undertaking Co offering automobile equipment and related services with phone contact 971 for inquiries.
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Shelley-Loring Undertaking Co
Tax Notice Urges Payment to Avoid Suits and Clouded Title
Tax books for fiscal year 1915 covering June 1, 1915 to June 1, 1916 will be delivered to the Back Tax Collector on April 1. Delinquent taxpayers face suits, penalties, interest, and added costs, clouding titles. Payments must be made by April 1, 1917 to avoid court action. James F. Garland and Clinton G. Brown announce.
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James F. Garland
Clinton G Brown
Army Orders Detach Major Gordon to Twentieth Infantry
Today’s orders detach Major James B. Gordon to the Twentieth Infantry. Other assignments include Major Frank Boles to the Second Infantry to sail for Honolulu after May 1, First Lieutenant Bernard R. Peyton to recruiting service and Fort Logan, and Captain James A. Ulso transferring from Thirty-second to Twenty-third Infantry effective May 1.
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James B. Gordon
Twentieth Infantry
Frank ©. Bolles
Honolulu
Bernard R. Peyton
Seventh Field Artillery
Fort Logan
James A. Ulso
Twenty-third Infantry
German American alliance urged loyalty amid crisis
Dr Charles J Hexamer president of the National German American alliance urged members to stay loyal to the United States as the group adopted resolutions backing President Wilson’s break with Germany and planned to divert war relief funds to the American Red Cross. In Manila the Philippine Congress adjourned after an all night session approving a 1 million dollar Manila railroad loan and restricted divorce measures.
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Philadelphia
Charles J. Hexamer
Alliancce
America
Wilson
Germany
American Red Cross
Hexamer
Philippine Congress
Manila
Congress
L’riday
Manila Railroad
United States Senate
New York World
United States
A Woman's Experience With Grippe In Switzer
Mrs. J. A. Rodgers of Switzer Ohio reports grippe often follows colds with joint and muscle aches. She credits Foley's Honey and Tar with loosening phlegm stopping irritations and easing air passages, noting it prevents doctor bills for her six children. Sold by A. M. Pischer.
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Grippe
J. A. Rodgers
Switzer
8. C
Foley
Sterling Family
A. M. Pischer
American Ambassador Gerard to Leave Berlin This Evening
American Ambassador Gerard will depart Berlin this evening with his staff and fifty U.S. citizens for Zurich by special train, amid German courtesy and no fear of mistreatment. Secretary Lansing dismissed claims of detentions as implausible and said Bernstorff was given full communications options. Gerard also said he will not grant any interviews before reporting to President Wilson.
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Zurich
Washington, D. C
Gerard
Berlin
Switzerland
Berne
William von Stumm
Germany
Count von Bernstorff
Lansing
America
United States
Associated Press
Wilson
Frederik VIII Cleared to Carry Von Bernstorff to Scandinavia
The Frederik VIII received owner permission in Copenhagen to transport former ambassador Von Bernstorff and his retinue to a Scandinavian port. A departure date is not set, with officials expecting likely Tuesday or Wednesday. The voyage also includes about 200 German consuls.
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New York
Frederik VIII
Copenhagen
von Bernstorff
Scandinavian-American Line
Americans Await Berlin Exit Permits Amid Uncertainty
Berlin reports that Ambassador Gerard and a number of Americans with official status may leave on Saturday night, but most Americans still lack permission. Police defer to a strict rule requiring a fortnight between application and approval and are reportedly inspecting each case to ensure no cause exists for delay.
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Berlin
London
Gerard
Felt 90, Now Like 21 Kidney Pills Claim
A. W. Morgan of Angola Louisiana reports back pains and early aging relief after using Foley Kidney Pills. He says he felt like a man of 21 again, despite being 43. Available in 50 and 100 cent sizes from A. M. Fischer.
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A. W. Morgan
Angola
Foley
A. M. Fischer
Count Von Bernstorff Leaves Washington For Norway
Arrangements are complete for the departure on Wednesday of Count Von Bernstorff and his staff aboard the steamship Fredrik VIII for Christiania Norway. The former ambassador and embassy personnel will leave Washington Tuesday night.
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Washington, D. C
Count von Bernstorff
Fredrik VIII
Christiania
Norway
Washington
Guard Wins Medal For Flag Incident In New York
The Sons of the Revolution will present a gold medal to Leo H. Lwuksich, Signal Quartermaster of the United States signal guard, who recently felled a man in New York who wiped his hands on the national flag.
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Washington, D. C
Sons of the Revolution
Leo H. Lwuksich
United States Signal Guard
New York
Armed Robbery Report and Local Theft Summary
A resident at 1223 Van Ness street was robbed at 8:30 PM by an armed man in uniform who demanded a search. no valuables were taken and a suspect was detained Saturday morning. Separate incidents include a burglary at Burns drug store with two dollars in nickels and $3.36 lost, a room entry at Miss Winifred Staerker’s with a watch and $28 purse stolen, and a cash box theft at the Western Union office in the depot area. Multiple other thefts involve clothing, cow hides, and a missing cash box and pencil remains under police investigation.
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R. M. Nelms
van Ness Street
Nelms
Burns
Houston
Navarre
Winifred Staerker
T. B. Nuckols
H. C. Bondrake
Western Union
Southern Pacific
Thieves Steal Ten Chickens From Mrs Simpson’s Coop
Reported thieves stole ten hens from the coop on Mrs. W. Simpson’s premises on Friday night. A flower stand was reported stolen Friday night from the home at 1003 West Houston Street.
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Ported
W. Simpson
Houston Street
Congress Leak Inquiry Examines Stock Trades by Members
Washington February 10. The Leak inquiry committee opened hearings into whether congressional officials used official information for trading. It follows a broker's testimony that some House members traded through him. records of Washington brokers were produced or subpoenaed as needed.
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Washington, D. C
Congres Stock Exchange
Congressional
Washington
House
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