War measure debate prompts Texas liquor law pushes
Governor Hobby advocates federal prohibition amendments while the Texas Legislature debates criminal penalties. Senator Wresbrook and others weigh constitutional concerns as support grows for enforcing army camp regulations and shifting toward stronger local authority. Representatives plan swift action and memorials to fallen figures as the session concentrates on liquor legislation and wartime needs.
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Wresbrook
Pryce
Hobby
Lemil
United States
Aucinré & Xone
SncInden
Heder
Inkett
Boeeker Iul
Testa
Fullee
Fuller
Tougy
Tal Plover
Jantlas
RS. Neblett
Corsicana
Clover
Dallas
Florar
Ilquor Lawa
Ies
Serving Britain in War Council General Sir Henry Rawison
General Sir Henry Rawison has been appointed Britain's representative to the Supreme War Council in Versailles. He served with Kitchener in the Sudan and commanded the Third Division of the first British troops sent to France.
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Henry Rawison
Great Britain
Kitchener
Gie Soudan
France
Former Cotton Official Wehe Seized In War Area Confinement
Wilhelm Wehe a former official of the Texas State Department of Agriculture, detained by authorities and confined around Austin, Fort Sam Houston, and Ban Antonio for wartime security concerns. He was considered among the department’s leading cotton experts before detention.
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Wilhelm Wehe
Texas State Department of Agriculture
Ausan
Fort Bam Houston
Berrekes
Fort . Oglethorpe
Wehe
Altertate Board’ of Agriculture
Department of Tuatice
Austin
Antonio
Fort Sam Houston
State Agricultural Department
3000 MEN TO AUSTIN CHICAGO TRAINING PLAN
Three thousand National Army men will be sent to the University of Texas for special training in hospital courses and aviation ground school. President Hubert E Vinson announced the initiative aligning with War Department plans to expand university training centers. The move envisions broader radio and other technical instruction across campuses nationwide.
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Chicago
National Army
University of Texex
Hubert E Vingen
Mibthai
Weather snapshot across cities shows warm trend
The report outlines temperatures across multiple locations including Chicago Kane County and Washington with warm conditions. It notes temperatures around the upper 70s to lower 80s in various areas and mentions light winds with occasional rain.
Germans Take Reval May 0 On 10 Capital
Reported dispatches describe German forces advancing south along the front toward Volhynia and the Ukraine as Russia seeks peace. Petrograd braces for possible German or allied intervention amid reports of unrest and consolidation around the capital.
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Russia
Fiagal
Finland
Volhynia
Ukraine
Bekov
Patrograd
Dellays
Rlous Ind Japad Ie
Iintervene
Petrograd in Alarm as German Forces Reported Near
Mondor February 23 Petrograd awoke to reports of German troops advancing toward the capital. Whistles signaled trenches being dug while district soldiers and workers’ councils were mobilized and telephone warnings spread. Accounts vary on whether Pekov, or nearby areas, were seized or contested, with mentions of armored cars and reconnaissance aircraft.
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Petrograd
Mondor
Pakoy
Monis
Pskov
Petroga
Ute Council
Pekov
Osetov
Gatrov
I Ls
Russians Stand Firm on City Defense Plans
Petrograd confirms a nationwide defense push amid a declared state of siege. A 59,000-strong force is expected to mobilize within days as demonstrations are banned and Smolny restricts journalists. A 15-member national defense committee coordinates with Soviet bodies to activate extra military action.
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Tandon Zines
Sper
San Antonio
Philadelphia
Coppsiell
Petrograd
Sige
Arma
Smolny Insti
Bolai
Peppima
Workmen's and
Bal- Mers_ councily
Bolatievik
Socialist Revolution
Rush for Guns in France Sparks War Office Hype
Washington February 24 The browsing machine rite adopted for the American army in France is praised by ordnance experts as the greatest weapon of its kind. Secretary Baker notes rapid progress with production in three factories and reports about 100 units already delivered. Government estimates indicate high output will continue, signaling a decisive wartime armament surge.
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Washington, D. C
Fed
France
Baker
Department
Legislator Die s in Auto Accident En Route to Austin
Dallas Texas February 16 Jamnes dul Floree a Democratic legislator from Dallas was killed in an auto crash near Dallas while traveling with fellow legislator C C Laney to attend a special legislative session in Austin. Floree sustained severe chest and spinal injuries. Laney was seriously injured. A Hunt county farmer Gaunt aided after the collision near Mesquite as the car struck another vehicle and rolled.
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Austin
Dallas
Ter
Jamnes Dul Floree
Dalles Eninry
Hevlediaé
Focal Cansiarum
C. C. Laney
Dlairtet
Florer
Hunt County
Miles
Dalian
Rene
Mesquite
Jey
Gaunt
Wen
Itn
Apother
Neroadalde
Tyle
Taney
German prisoners report German resentment at frontier reception
A report from Scha venhagen describes 100 officers and 238 non-commissioned officers interred in Helland recounting German anger over frontier reception. They warn that if transport disruptions occur, other war prisoners would be stopped and sent back from Holland.
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Toalnn Times
Epectel Orum
San Antena Teil
Gerious
Geerone
Holland
Ialland
Plane Makers Meet in Washington on Aviation Progress
Representatives from all firms building army airplanes met with Secretary Baker in Washington to exchange ideas and feel department support. Baker said no expansion plan was contemplated and denied any shortage of aircraft, stressing collaboration rather than alarm.
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Washington
D. 4
Daker
Baker
General Pershing
American in Flight Petrograd Debarkation Amid War Turmoil
A special train left Petrograd carrying Americans and diplomatic staff, with about 40 Japanese and several Chinese and Slavs aboard. One hundred and ten Americans, including twenty women and four children, were reported in Petrograd. Arrangements were made to move American personnel closer to frontline positions as German troops advanced.
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Petrograd
Éfibosay
Atafte
Aiid
Japantec
American Raid Behind French Lines in No Man's Land
American forces joined a French assault along the German front, staging a raid 20 to 76 meters into enemy trenches. The operation began at dawn and lasted several hours, with captures of prisoners and destruction of shelters while American patrols secured communications trenches.
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Geituuny
Bonitiard
Joshland
Muching
Uilus Aire
Amerinco Machi
Matesia
Chemin Des Linney
Tokhda
Juan
Poerg
No Man's Land
Mab 7 Deaths Reported in Warhington
The report from Mab 7 deatha of in Warhington details casualties and preliminary causes amid ongoing conflict. Officials identify several individuals and note emergency response actions at the scene. Further updates expected as investigations continue.
Spanish Steamer 15 Ashore As German Prize Crew Stays
The Spanish steamer 15 is ashore near Copenhagen with a German prize crew aboard from the Danish Ocean. The crew refused to leave the ship. Twenty two passengers including three children and two Americans were landed by small boats. Authorities reported an epidemic of disorders aboard the Igote Meni. The ship’s grounding near Jutland raised a tremor in the region.
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Tnelidine
Ehildren
Americida
Nuva
Mare Ine
Gibsonn Sohinander
Sala Meni
Prias
Crow
Ahi
Derl-Heri
Jutland
Denmark
British ship sunk near New York in February
A British steamer named Philadelphia, owned by Leyland Fine, was sunk near New York after leaving cargo bound for New Providence in February. The loss was reported in insurance statements and confirmed by the Philadelphia’s owner. No total losses were listed. the vessel had a prior bullet in 1893.
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New York
Fel
Philadelphiyn
Leytend Fine
Sith Muring
Nriveh Porta
Hud
Phjiacelplian
Joss
Wan
Gnurine Insurance Citelea
Leviand
Texas governor weighs alien arrest bill
Austin Feb 26 Governor Hobby considers submitting to the Legislature a recommendation for a law giving all American citizens Texan authority to arrest any alien member for violation of the alienage net. Under present conditions arrest and expulsion are hampered by lack of adequate laws.
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Austin
Tex
Hobby
Lng
Adeluade
Plan Public Flight Washington Will Let Congress View New Airplanes
A plan announced in Washington aims to allow members of Congress to view the new Liberty motor airplane and compare it with British designs. A semi official note mentions flights to showcase weaponized aircraft and the latest aviation developments amid wartime efforts.
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Washington, & C
Fat
World Peace Talk Backed by German Chancellor Von Hertling
A German claim asserts that a general peace is possible on four principles outlined by President Wilson, but Germany’s position shows reluctance to abandon its allies’ stance. The article notes Russia’s surrender praised, Alsace Lorraine issues unresolved, and doubts over concrete steps, with critics warning of divisive aims among Entente allies.
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Germany
Count von. Hertling
Clares
Wilson
von Hirtling
jMlany
Russia
Alsace-Lorraise
Wasiuington
Goran Clanceine
Eosiden
Geal
Chau etHor
Americgh
Hl Cutig
Agpesten
von Hert
Treland
India
Heypt Ald
Onttne
von Hertiing
Amsterdam
Courtland
Lithuania
Imperial Chancello
von Herning
Frances
Great Britain
Teely Stitt
Teusoh
Entente
Ainis
Auest
Alsaca
France
Alten
Guy Crise
Ukraine
Esshonia
Liyanta
Denertine
Sanne
United States
Preai
Dent Wilson
Tangland
Wigland
England
Ireland
Egypt
Elavne
Wade
Walter Rut
Taea Agriculture
Sala
Powars
Mamilt Raeet
Central Powers Outline Peace Principles and Wilson Dispute
A long distorted report from Amsterdam describes the Central Powers proposing terms for peace with Lithuania Poland and others while disputing President Wilson’s Fourteen Points. It notes objections over self determination and urges a cautious approach to independence and treaties amid Allied aims for lasting settlement.
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Spain
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New Liberty Motor
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