Neutral ship held near Kirkwall unsettles Oscar II voyage
The Danish steamer Oscar II, part of the Scandinavian American Line, was diverted to Kirkwall near the Orkneys after leaving New York February 4 bound for Christiania and Copenhagen. British authorities detained the ship for examination, with officials saying she appeared to be held for safety checks. A prior diversion had occurred, and U S agents confirmed no contraband was found aboard.
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New York
Christiania
Copenhagen
Kirkwall
Scotland
Gsuur
Gedred d
Hempe
Oscar
Kirkewall
Forbes Playwright Sees San Antonio Climate Draw
James Forbes, famed playwright of The Chorus Lady, arrives in San Antonio with Mrs Forbes and Margaret Mayo to visit the West. He praises the city climate and notes crowding autos while discussing stage and moving pictures rivalry and audience appeal.
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United States
Pit
Dean
Mr. Forbes
Weddonday Marine
St. Anthony
Ste
San Antonie
Fara
Barby Ming
Itere
Rome
Cowlinwig
Milton
Ngeple
Mr. Jorkus
Richi
Hytesh
Payer
FTA Son Theater
New York
Forbes
J. Frank Davis
San Antonio
Boston Papers
Thrilling Tales of Gannett Tours South to London Funeral
William H. Gannett publisher traveler and Neonist of Augusta touring the South with his Tauchry recounts a near miss while flying above London during the funeral procession of King Edward. He describes crowding, guards, and carriages in a vivid, unedited account from the St. Anthony Motel setting.
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Isles
Adventeré
William H. Gannett
Traveler
Neonist
Augusta
Ue St. Anthony
Edwari
Tngland
Spinilgan
London
Hyde Parc
George
Walloon
Spaniard Goes 10 Havana From Mexico
Spanish minister who left Mexico days ago by order of General Carranza was aboard the steamer Maria bound for Havana and later departed for Havana. The new German minister to Mexico also was aboard the steamer. He headed for Washington, arriving to recruit. Washington reports diplomatic tensions in Mexico City between Carranza officials and foreign diplomats. In Vera Cruz newspapers questioned diplomats’ transfer of duties. Secretary Bryan said no diplomatic intercourse was altered, while communications with General Obregon remained nonofficial. The Mexican situation was discussed with Spanish representatives and U.S. officials as moves toward a settlement continued.
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Vera Cts
Mexico
Sever
Uarransa
United States
Felaware
Maria
Havena
Washington
Fr Hisashi
Carranza
Mexico City
State Department
Vera Cruz
Carranga
Vera Craig
Muliman
Bryan
Atuam Rinna
Wiihoasador
Hillatey
Vepurta
Ore
Sli
Inday
Garriae Torres
Tvl
Remnants of a Large Russian Force Escape War Updates
Fragmented Russian troops flee as Allied forces push back on multiple fronts. British and French casualties include prisoners and missing officers. In Alsace Lorraine and nearby theaters, local battles persist with captured positions and prisoners noted. Russian advances in other sectors report machine guns and artillery seizures amid ongoing pursuit.
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Terlay
Vas
Rhelras
Cur Lince
ChombAgse
An Artera
Atganne
Augustano
Loma
Assuwaic
Block
Racinna
Poland
Soap harms hair and better alternative shampoo
The text argues that soap damages the scalp and hair, causing frizz and dullness, recommending a plain oil or modern shampoo instead. It explains how to moisten hair with water, work in lather, and rinse, claiming shampoo is gentler and easier to manage over time.
Praise from Carnegie for Plant Juve medicine gains converts
A Pittsburgh area testimonial notes Plant Juve's health benefits after a long illness. WB Hall of Carnegie reports recovery from stomach and bowel distress after taking multiple doses, praising relief, regularity, and absence of prior symptoms. The statement identifies Hall as a Panhandle route railroad man with nine-year service.
Polish Developments Near The Vistula Reported
In Poland south of the Vistula the report notes angel developments. the phrase suggests bitter feelings and growing activity in the area as observers describe local progress and tensions nearby.
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Vistula
Poland
Vistulae
French and Allied Forces Make Small Gains in France
French and Allied troops report limited success along the front. They say they repulsed enemy efforts near Fontaine and Ostend, recovered ground near Hilt and Bourguilles, and captured portions of trenches in the forest of Arincourt. Prisoners were taken as Meuse operations continued.
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Gastenes
Patheringa
Leovos
Fontaine
Hilt
Bourguilles
Arincourt
Trenuhen
French Socialist Ministers Draw London Conference Protest
Fev 17 French cabinet members Jules Goesde and Marcel Sombat faced protests from the press after attending the London Socialist conference. The French Senate may intervene as Senator Candin de Vilaine warns Viviani that public disavowal before Thursday could block further action.
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Pants
Jules Goesde
Marcel Sombat
London
Geran Social Democratic Party
Candin” de Vilaine
Viviani
Senate
Canadian Recruits Return Denounced as Alien Suspects
Reported in Chicago on February 17, young Canadian enlisted men in the first Canadian contingent for service with the British army have been brought back “in irons” as alien suspects. All are of foreign parentage, some resided in Canada over twenty five years. The party was embarked under two strong guards and each man was intended for two soldiers. Swiss government officials in Chicago claim over $200,000 spent on horses for the market. Official decree from Budapest extends requisition to Maize, published in the Official Gazette per Reuters from Amsterdam.
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Malicar
Web
Canada
Chadel
Chicago
TROUSERS AND $100 GONE IN A LOCKED ROOM
John Doone awoke at 418 Pecan Street to find trousers and about $100 missing while he and a stranger occupied a room. A patrolman arrested a suspect named White after witnesses and detectives linked him to the theft. The prisoner was searched and additional items were identified as belonging to Doone.
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John
Doone
Inyning Tatrolman
Att White
Renuse
Boone
Boon
Nmne
Magazine 10 Devote Space To This City
An article on San Antonio will appear in The Semi-Tropical Magazine published in Mobile. Miss M Kelleggart arrives to collect data while Miss Bizgart travels as a Sunghina Evangel, planning a San Antonio chapter and a data driven study of the citys growth and municipal progress.
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San Antonio
Mobile
Ala
M. Kelleggart
New York City
London
England
San Aristomio
St. Anthony Hotel
Bizgart
Great Britain
Pwglt
Blegart
Gla
Playgrounds Fund Drive Seeks City Support
Funds for repairs and improvements at Prospect Hill and other playgrounds to be raised through entertainment, concerts, and tag days February 22 to 27. Mayor may proclaim February 27 as Playgrounds Day. Local merchants and moving picture houses pledge support. the Playgrounds Association officers are Rev G B Cross president W J Holt first vice president Dr F L We MMe Manus second vice president Mrs Belle Dugarde secretary and Dr Te KK Beek treasurer.
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Variguy
W Bell
Naghean
de Ban
Brown
Duutte
Prospect Hill
G. By Cross
Prestayat
W. J Holt
First
Vics Prident
Te KK. Beek
Refugees Pass Through San ToVilo En Route To Germany
A group of German refugees from the fortress of King Tau, Ching, traveling as women and children, will pass through San toVilo Thursday en route to Germany for aid. The party comprises 41 adults, 28 children, and eight infants. Arrival time from Paso is not yet set. local German societies are asked to assist at the depot.
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Ching
Santovilo
Engerlein
Germany
Waeslken
De‘pot
Turkey not forced to war say official
An official statement quotes Talat Bey discussing Turkey's military and political position. He minimizes necessity of war, notes German and Austrian efforts, and highlights potential Turkish gains from a favorable outcome. He stresses cautious commentary on military matters and outlines Turkey's relations with Bulgaria Romania Greece Serbia and Montenegro.
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Germany
Austria-Jiungsry
Herlin
Constantinople
Tslane Bay
Voice of Gune
Laearmias
Talat Bay
AUF
Tuckey
Gaucasus
Telanc Hey
Duce Canal
Lanting
Fngland
India
Vardanelles
Austria-Hungary
Talaat Bey
Ottoman Empire
Tilaat Bey
Yorkey
Gay
England
Balkan States
Ta Inat Bey
Purley
Bulgaria
Romania
Greece
Serbia
Monten
Caine
Three Jurors Selected In Murder Trial
Sallie Wheeler alias Sallie Hand faced the Thirty seventh District Criminal Court on an indictment charging murder by poison. A panel of 209 prospective jurors was drawn and three jurors selected: Downum Louie Herbslet and L W Alexander. Wheeler was jailed after August last year. Her counsel is H B Camp. Postmasters Are Nominated. President Wilson named postmasters including Lived E Lockhart Van Horn Tex and George B Welch Corpus Christi Tex.
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Sallie Wheeler
Sallie
Hand
Thirty-seventh District Criminal Court
Eugene Savoy
Downum
Louie Herbslet
L. W. Alexander
Savey
Camp
Washington,d. C
Wilson
E Lockhart
van Horn
Tex
George B. Welch
Corpus Christi
Many Texas Towns Send in Reports on Vitalitas
Sealy Lexa Gallia and other Texas towns report Vitalitas benefits. Letters from Sealy, Angleton, Port Arthur, Kingsville, Kingsville and Brazoria area mention relief from rheumatism stomach complaints, improved mobility, and a recovering condition after using Vitalitas. Readers claim personal improvements and urge investigations at Wagner’s drug and other druggists.
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Texas
Amall Texas Cule
Vitalitas
Sealy
Lexa
Gallia
The
Furners
National Bank of Sealy
Angleton
Dexsa
L. G. Bulling
Tua
Port Arthur
F. Smith
Vita
Utes
Kingsville
Wilson
Vitalils
Wagner
Red Men Convention Set for San Antonio Next Year
Port Worth Feb 17 The Red Men chose San Antonio unanimously as host city for the 1915 convention to begin February 1 next year. W C Prewitt of Port Worth is expected to be elected Great Sachem for Texas without opposition as the meeting is expected to finish business by tonight.
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Port Worth
Tex
San Antonio
W. ¢. Prewitt
Texas
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