San Antonio Light Announces Big Prize Contest
The San Antonio Light launches a large prize contest with over ten thousand dollars in prizes including six high grade automobiles. Entries pour in from across the territory with Paulie Poruc of Uvalde among early entrants. The paper promises valuable prizes and a broad invitation to all residents to compete with voting ballots printed on the back page.
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Marvin Or
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Alamin
We City
Paulie Poruc
Uvalde
Tex
Tre Light
Auvinus
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Lbis
Voliing Ballet
Formarrow
Wilhelmina Cargo Goes 10 Prize Court
Foreign office announced a decision in the case of the American steamer Wilhelmina. If the capture is aborted for Belgian relief, the cargo prize could be reconsidered. otherwise the cargo would be published and the court would confirm the prior decision.
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Wilhelmina Cargo
Lunn
Curko
Welhelmina
Belgien
Panama Riot Report Details Police Death and Wounded Americans
Washington Feb 15 report by Brigadier General Edwarda describes a carnival riot in Panama City between Panamanians, soldiers, and Americans. Twenty three Americans were wounded. two by gunshots. One Panama policeman was killed and two wounded. General Edwarda says he is investigating with Panama oil figures to fix blame.
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Washington, D.C
Gacrisen
Panama
Death of Wesley Robinson in Kansas City incident
A Kansas City report states Wesley Robinson, a Black man, died in a related incident involving his wife and stepdaughter by choking. The account notes prior violence and mentions a 1596 reference in St Louis, with unclear details about the circumstances and timing.
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Kansas City
Wesley Robinson
Robinson
St_ Louis
Snow Deepens in Piedmont Alps Cut Telegraph Lines
Snow 25 feet deep blankets the Piedmont region with the Alps reporting wires down and telegraph poles buried. At the St Bernard hospice the depth exceeds 26 feet, halting travel and communication across the area.
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Alps
St. Bernard Hospice
Copper Packed as Sugar on German Vessel Seized
A large copper shipment packed in earths and labeled sugar was aboard the German cargo ship Carmen when seized locally. The shipper reported the samples belonged to a German firm, and the vessel’s crew were arrested. In Marshall Texas on February 1 the railroad shops resumed after a five day week, operating eight hours daily, with pay rates aligned to appropriations.
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Feu
cVia Atdon
Marsluch
Marshall
Tex
Tethis & Peerie Hatlroad
Marshatl
Duval West Heads to El Paso for Mission
Duval West plans to enter Northern Mexico with a mission and aims for El Paso. He will confer with Governor Villa during his visit and coordinate with local authorities and military contacts as he travels toward Rio Grande. Preparations and instructions emphasize safety and orderly transit through border areas.
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Dan Mentos
Sidie Debares
Mexica
Waser
Torleu
Rio Grande
Aurthoun
Mexico
Gewort Villa
Beere
West
Washington
Svenrine Fisted Yifarmatan
Senate Orders Investigation Into Ship Bill In Senate
The Senate moves to investigate the ship purchase bill amid a tangle over filibuster rules and debate limits. Democratic and Republican leaders clash as they push for action by February 19, while a possible extra session looms to approve appropriations and avert government delay.
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Bera
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Cain
Neon
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Redotat
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Wheeler Wathirel & Co
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Simmons
Martin
Reed
Japan
Raucus
Wilson
Soni
Toy balloons spark scare near Brockville and Mortistuws
Reports say toy balloons caused a scare as two aerial devices drifted over Brockville and Mortistuws in a Canada United States peace celebration. Police note searchlights on the crafts failed, one balloon reportedly flew 50 feet above a farm daughter, and a fireball claim was denied.
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Mortistuws
N.Y
Connettion
Canada
Brookville
Citier
Government House
Boward Billings
Brockville
Bellamy
Canadian Pacific
Brookvile
Relief foods sent to Belgium and surrounding aid
The commission report states that by January 30 total relief items shipped to Belgium reached 1,121,000 tons with over twice the prior week's effort. Wheat accounted for 20,256 tons and flour 2,420 tons, plus rice, peas, salt, and potatoes. Medical stores totaled 652 tons while calls for more food grow as the crisis deepens.
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Aare
Belgium
Cast
Une! Renari
Helgi
Bandits Rob Cashiers Near Capitol in Bold Heist
Two masked robbers held up cashiers at the principal valley terminals near Washington, taking 2000 cash and fleeing with 4000 more in haste. The incident ends with one casualty reported as Mrs. Stiry. Official revaluation news from New York notes Mrs. William Crumming Story, president general, seeks a second term. election in April alongside annual Congress events.
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Washington
Stiry
OG Koln
William Crimming Story
New York
Ourators
Ansertown
Allies Persevere In War Talks Amidst Economic Strain
Fragmentary report from Parliament outlines Allied financing for the war, with ministers detailing expenditures and sourcing of funds. It notes Britain’s war costs, natural resources, and the push to direct foodstuffs and materials to sustain naval and military needs.
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Mostin
Deutteloy de Gearme
Thay de Toukse
Comineuris
Tevasta
Liosi-Coorge
Commers
Probe for Bread Prices Opens in New York
An inquiry by the attorney general's office begins today to probe bread price causes. Commission men flour and wheat dealers wholesale and retail bakers are to be subpoenaed as witnesses. The investigation will first focus on wholesale and retail baking conditions to determine if price rises are justified by a genuine increase in costs and flour stock depletion.
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New York
Attorney General
Tour
Soldiers shot in Brownsville Texas during frontier action
Private Walter Hedmond of Company B Third United States Cavalry and Private Jane Reed were reported shot and killed Sunday in Brownsville Texas after being wounded hours earlier in a clash. Army records list Reed's place as Hannibal city and Redmond as Lamiaville, uncertain details remain about the incident and motive.
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Web
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Cavalve
Ata
Janes Reed
Treons
Gret
Arnny
Reed
Hannibal
City
Redmend
Lamiaviie
Pilotages Withheld For Cotton Shipments To Russia
A cablegram from Ambassador Marve at Petregaard states Russia will not grant pilotage for cotton ships through the Gulfes at Libau, Leva, or Itga. The only feasible routes for American cotton shipments to Russia appear to be via Baltic ports or Norwegian ports and then onward, per the report.
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Russia
Libau
Leva
Itga
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Petregead
Subscribed London Issue Delayed By Technical Glitch
An archived London newspaper fragment notes a subscribed issue being delayed due to technical problems. Wiracled bankers and hooves appear in garbled text, with references to applications and an origin point. The readable portion hints at a Tuesday or Thursday deadline related to imines and pest controls while stressing a production disruption.
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Imines
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Irenttoy
Floods Threaten Rome Bridges and St Angelo Shrine
Floods from the Tiber flood the city, threatening the ancient St Angelo bridge and imposing danger to the Vatican and surrounding landmarks. As waters rise, authorities brace for damage to fortifications, palaces, and nearby structures while efforts focus on preventing collapse of the embankments.
Wheat prices rise amid global market shifts
Fragmented OCR text shows wheat trading activity with notes on price movement. Mentions May delivery, futures values around 1.937 8 and market strength late in the day. Includes unrelated political lines about migration and independence.
Samous Artress Suffered Bruise On Stage After Injury
The article reports Samous Artress sustained a stage bruise leading to a medical operation after an onstage accident. It notes weeks of recovery, ongoing pain, and limited mobility impacting touring, with medical care deemed insufficient for lasting relief.
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Tod
Deen
Cory
Uae
Greek Minister Leaves Constantinople Amid Tense Greece-Turkey Ties
A Greek minister departed Constantinople following an incident involving the Bresk legation naval attaché. Reports say Athens reacted to the insult with diplomatic pressure, as tensions over the Porte’s displeasure with Greece rise.
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Heuter
Tle Aram
Athens
Arigen
Greece
Bresk
Constantinople
Xerdas
Jewitt
Ehurgy
Steamer Hits Mine Near Britain Amid Disaster
A steamship struck a mine near Gea A aaKL, suffering heavy damage and probable sinking. The crew abandoned ship as the vessel listed, with all hands later rescued by nearby vessels. authorities in Scotland coordinate salvage and inquiries.
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Soepert
Scotland
Ue Wivelet
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