Shipping Bill Substitute To Be Pushed Now
Congress moves to drive the Gore substitute as part of Weeks bill strategy to pass the shipping measure. White House support remains, while Senate filibuster threats persist and extra sessions loom amid clashes between administration aims, Republicans, and Democratic insurgents.
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Wilton
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Gore
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House
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Congress
White House
Indo
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Tac Dian
Dentwls
Soma
Seniator Lodge
Toor
Hegan
Tinderwood
Tempurats
Galveston Protest Filed in Washington
The Texas railroad commission chairman Allison Mayfield says the Interstate Commerce Commission was not formally notified of a protest. He claims Galveston faces discrimination versus New Orleans due to heavy demurrage charges and shipment regulations impacting traffic and rates at port facilities.
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Austin
Tex
Texas Uaiload Commission
Allison Mayfield
Interstate Commerce Commission
Galveston
New Orleans
Stenork
Wellon Warlker
Haines
Galves
Ron
Villa Forces Near Tampico Reported in Fighting News
Washington reports Villa forces are moving toward Tampico amid clashes with forces loyal to Al Panuco. Wounded are mentioned as the advance continues. Conditions in Mexico City remain unsettled due to unrepaired pavements and a severe shortage of brandy.
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Washington
Lee
Stxo Department
al Panuco
Belle Inkon
Tamapico
Mexico City
Brondie
Zapota
Wabash Receiver Authorized to Issue Notes for Debts
United States Circuit Judge Adams authorized the Wabash receiver to issue receivership notes totaling 1,845,000 to cover equipment notes past due. A conference included Winslow Pierce of New York, Edward F. Kearney, and FE. B. Pryor. Kearney was discussed as a potential receiver and president designate for the reorganized line.
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ST. Louis
Fei
Rae Jeelyar
United States
Adwams
Tsue
Adams
Winslow Pierce
New York
Wabash
Edward F. Kearney
Hiriing
Texas & Bacific
FE. B. Pryor
Socialists Meet Haver Delegates Gather for General Assembly
The International Socialist Bureau has summoned delegates from belligerent and neutral nations to meet at the Mexve. They will confer separately and later hold a general assembly if one can be arranged.
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Haver
International Socialist Bureau
Warer
Mexve
Corfer
Leter
Weather wrap for major cities with chilly conditions
Local weather bulletin lists readings across many cities. San Antonio shows night and Friday forecasts with low temperatures and possible rain. Chicago and Denver report cool to cold, light winds and rain chances. Milwaukee and St Paul indicate cloudy skies and cooler lows, while New York cool with pockets of sun.
Prison Report Bays Expenses, Income and New Factory Push
Special Committee of the Legislature in Austin reports state prison costs over five years total about 4 million dollars with losses across farm, transport, and maintenance. It urges expansion of prison industries at Rusk Penitentiary and requires legislative approval for any abolition of established prison industries.
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Tex
Fels
Tn Tukue
Eure
Role Farms
Deasex Furans
O- Suvtrien
Mateeie Priann Innfilenance
FZOK
Musk Prison
Rusk
Prison Commission
Mors Declared Mentally Unwell by Alienists
Frederick Mors, accused of killing eight aged inmates at Yonkers Odd Fellows Home, was declared mentally unwell by alienists. He had admitted to assisting a nurse and said he hastened death, prompting observation and further historical investigation.
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York
Frederick Mors
Gery
Odd Fellows
Yonkers
Mors
Mors Waas
Bellesue
Alors
Nowewer
Submarine L-2 Launched at Fore River Yard
Quincy Moss Feb 13 The submarine L-2 was launched at Fore River Ship Building Corp yards. The vessel is the 1912 Congress authorized design. Mrs Amy G of Boston mother of Ensign Augustine H Gray who will command L-2 was chosen as sponsor. The submarine measures 1800 feet long with surface displacement 450 tons and pledged speeds of 11 knots on the surface and underwater.
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Moss
Fore River Ship Bailing Corporation
Congress
Amy G
Boston
Augustine H. Gray
Jong Gad
Enlia
Saloon licenses face renewal denial in Des Moines
City officials refuse to renew saloon licenses drawing a shutdown for remaining saloons. Des Moines authorities warn licenses will close Saturday as the measure takes effect.
Wilhelmina Seized by British Officials Amid Prize Court Process
Falmouth Feb 11 British authorities seized the Wilhelmina, with the cargo destined for a prize court. The seizure follows a New York office decision and involves American cargo claimed by Allied powers during the war, with further actions expected in London and Washington.
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Wilhelmina
Falmoutis
Nuwign
British plan action against German trade debated in Commons
London reports say the British government will take stricter measures against German trade. Admiral Beresford asked about restricting essential materials, with a government reply promising to announce the measures soon. Premier Asquith discussed western front casualties and food questions, noting 104000 frontline troops and that about 60 percent of wounded were fit for service, and attributing wheat price pressures to U S and Chicago speculation likely to ease after June.
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Sramier Asc
House of Commons
Germany
Lord Charles Beresford
Fiatot
Vwar
Asaujth
Az¢qulth
New York
Chicago
Rescued From River Near Soledad Street
Charles Evans, 79, living with T. J. Cunningham at 422 Soledad Street, was rescued from the San Antonio River near noon after being found floating downstream. He sustained a throat wound and was taken to the Stevaingham home for surgery. doctors reported a chance of recovery. Joan Grossnickse at 262 Convent Street witnessed the event and alerted her husband who rescued him.
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Charles Evans
T. J. Cunningham
Soledad Street
San Antonio
Evans
Woman Lost at Sea in Storm Near New York
Mrs. Knepper wife of a retired U S Navy captain fell or jumped overboard from the steamship Nikgata during a February storm. Returning from France with her husband they were aboard when the Niagara arrived from Havre. Lighted buoys and a boat were lowered as sailors searched for her for an hour.
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New York
Chester M. Knepper
United States
Rome Earthquake Death Toll Reported at 25 000
The Giornale ulia cites semi official figures showing about 25 000 deaths from a major earthquake front. Of the dead 2747 were in Une Hbrovinge of Auris and 2210 in the Casdus province. Most fatalities occurred in the town of Avexena in Aquila, which lost 16 018 residents.
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Aqula
British Foreign Secretary Remarks on German Affairs Amid Debate
British Foreign Secretary references German utterances and contemplates responses to rising tensions. MPs debate whether to push for a formal declaration or policy shift as the government faces calls to end wartime restrictions and clarify stance toward Germany.
German financiers summoned to Berlin in arms funding bid
London report says German financiers were summoned to Berlin for a conference with the finance minister. It cites a need of 1,250,000,000 dollars to continue the war effort and mentions subscriptions by Krupp and other German arms l firms in exchange for new army contracts amid Amsterdam dispatches.
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Vlas
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Herlin
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von Mauke
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General von Besse
William Fibdy
Germany
Sava
Amsterdam
Exchange ‘Veligraph Company
Krupps
Belgium rebuilding plan outlined at Garden Cities conference
In London on February 11 delegates from Belgium and four nations discussed a comprehensive plan to rebuild Belgian towns and cities. Herbert Samuel, head of the local government board, spoke of a newer Belgium rising from the ashes and noted the presence of about 206 Belgian refugee architects among the 200,000 welcomed to England. Delegates included representatives from the United States, Holland, France and Spain.
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Belgium
Herbert Samuel
England
Modern Hines
United States
Holland
France
Spain
Island storm-stuns Samoa. relief aid sought
Isolated Manua islands battered by a heavy storm prompting Governor Woodruff to request ten thousand dollars for relief. Secretary Daniels seeks full details for an emergency Congress request as officials scramble to assess damage and needs.
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di C
Woodruff
Samoa
Manua
Daniels
Congress
US Warns Britain and Germany Over Neutral Passages
U S authorities warned Britain and Germany that neutral flag use and the destruction of American vessels could endanger relations. The notes stress free and unrestricted passage through the high seas and unblocked waters and deny any acceptance of neutral flag violations. Diplomats say the US stance, tied to Lusitania era tensions, signals a sharp shift but no joint protests from other neutrals.
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Ile Suites
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Germany
Highlind
United. States
Geranl
Berlin
United States
Lusitania
British Foreigne Office
State Department
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