Imperial Potentate Meets Governor in Austin Visit
Frederick R. Smith of Rochester New York Imperial potentate of the Order of the Mystic Shrine visited Austin with about 100 San Antonio Shriners and the Arab patrol. The group attended a ceremony at the Scottish Rite Cathedral and a banquet at the Drunkill hotel after a ceremonial session at the state house was capped by greetings from Governor Ferguson.
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Austin, Tes
Frederick R. Smith
Rochester
N.Y
Mystic Shrine
Ben Hur
Aveli
San Antonio
Drunkill
Hare
Tiainers
State House
Uhey
Ferguson
Vharee
Janel P. Ashtroot
HA Wree
Walter TD. Hoad
Row
Fiojer
All Traffic May Be Cut Off From Germany
The report notes German efforts to breach Russian lines along the Niemen and Vistula fronts. Major battles rage between the Bobr and Vistula with large forces on both sides while Ossowlec and adjacent areas see continued fighting. The fortress remains unsieged as north Poland sees heavy reserve pushes amid a frozen, intense struggle.
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Hoes
Grodie
Mlemen
Marshal von Hindenbers
Bobr
Vistula
Ossowlec
Ardit
Poland
Russia recaptures Vrzas Inyez front returns to defense line
Russian dispatches claim recapture of Vrzas Inyez and that Germans are out of the front line. Reports describe German withdrawals along the Nemann left bank toward Symno and Gorey, with renewed artillery fire near Gredna and a German battalion advancing toward the Hobe Valley. Ossoy Wire fortress guns engage German batteries as the offensive at Preatsns continues and the town is recaptured after temporary German occupation.
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Vrzas- Inyez
Swhute
Symno
Gorey
Aellone
Gredna
Technureneva
Hobe
Guearthlerr
Ossoy
Preatsns
Russians Begin Counter Move Reported By Berlin
A Berlin message via Copenhagen says Germany concedes a Russian counter offensive is underway with strong Russian forces massed behind the center. A Copenhagen-bound businessman from Warsaw reports up to two million new Russian troops have been brought to the Warsaw line amid surprise German mastery of the shift.
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Berlin
Copenhagen
Conenhagen
Warsaw
London
Germany Friendly to Us Newspapers Deny War Allegations
Berlin dispatch reports German newspapers defend friendship with the United States after an alleged interview with Lord Charles Beresford quoted in the United States. They reject claims Germany seeks war to justify abandoning the struggle and insist they are America’s friends with no reason to end the fight.
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Germany
Berlin
Feu
United States
Lord Charles Beresford
Are United Tates
America
Miners aided by Colorado Pack Iron Co in Trinidad relief
The Colorado Pack Iron Company acted on Rockefeller directives to aid striking miners and families in the Trinidad district. Food supplies and clothing were being sent to the area as relief measures. The situation reflects humanitarian support amid distress among workers and dependents.
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Trinidad
Colg
Colorado Pack Iron Company
John DB. Rockefeller Sr
Bie Stiking Wivers
Hizate
Moulin Rouge Wrecked by Inferno in Paris District
Historic Moulin Rouge venue in Paris’s Stine district was destroyed by a fast spreading fire. The landmark building suffered heavy damage as flames consumed the interior and windmill headdress remnants, despite firefighter efforts. The site’s exterior retained the red painted facade as the blaze raged through.
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Paris
Fes
Stine
Phreten
Mhternigt
Maurille
Insurance men must have good records
In Austin Texas Fen 1 issued a ruling requiring each life insurance company seeking a solicitor license to certify a complete impartial investigation of the solicitor. The firm must attest to solid reputation avoidance of insurance law violations no deceiving policyholders no improper related interests and timely remittance of premiums. Applications with affidavits were sent to all licensed companies.
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Austin
Texas
Comlateider of Insurance and Banting
Patterson
Lite
Royal matches at marriageable ages stir London gossip
London newspapers report a surge in eligible princes and princesses amid wartime uncertainty. Princess Mary and Princess Maud of Fife are noted, with many German royal matches likely blocked by the conflict. Grand Dukes Dmitri and Constantine are highlighted as sought-after suitors, while several other royal youths remain poised for possible betrothals.
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London
Mary
Gaorge
Maud
Fife
Baverne
Portugal
Dmitri Pealoviten
Eatel
NEW PARTY FORMED TO FIGHT BROWN IN CITY ELECTION
A new political movement named the People’s Municipal League formed at Turner Hall to oppose Mayor Clinton G. Brown. Speakers praised the group’s aims, pledged primary conventions for March 20, and a city convention on March 23, with delegates to be chosen and a platform adopted.
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Turner Hall
Clinton G. Brown
Jihe
Airs
Bo. Davis
Phe Ak. Shouk
Va Ghort Wik
Waw
Kelly Deutuehman
Beethoven Hall
Lrewn
Brown
Mr. McPartland
Theodore
Mueller
Arthur Burkamp
Xan
Es Turing
F.C
Anton
People's Municipal League
Davis
Selig Deutachmann
Citizens’ ‘League
Mr. Deutschmen
N T. T. van
VanderHausen
Gid Citizens’ League
Tf Venderhoeven
Selig Deutschman
Seliz Deutschman
Eutschman
Local committee list underChairman Pall Shook and names
Gavia chairman N M Kearney with Ith E Mumne H Braacke Ed Wolfs Guy Glenecke W P Euhep Committee on Organization sells Deulachaxo chairman Pall Shook Raou Bernandge EP Lipszome Feed Small Duyla T do New ton A B Magese Charter Welly Ber Adler
Dardanelles Forts Reduced and Deserted by Allied Actions
Reports describe Allied operations at the Dardanelles with bombardment and air support degrading Turkish fortifications guarding the strait. A landing at Kur Relossi met resistance from Turkish troops and German marines, with limited casualties, while British forces captured several artillery pieces and weapons excesses at the fortifications and nearby Tomb of Achilles.
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Kur Relossi
Cleeing
Achilles
Sedd-I- Bane
Ogréglatance
Tuind
Friction 18 Forecast on Dardanelles and Constantinople
Fragments describe major powers watching developments at the Dardanelles. The text suggests potential friction among Allies over the capture of Constantinople and touches on Bulgarian, Greek, and Balkan dynamics, with warnings about long standing Allied aims and regional resistance. The piece hints at a complex eastward diplomatic struggle.
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Bucharest
Dardanelles
Enghind
France
England
Greece
Malaysia
Thymania
Turkomans Excel as Superior Cavalry Force in War News
Petrograd reports Turkomans as an elite rising cavalry unit in Russia’s war effort. Described as fearless horsemen from Turrestum near Hersin and trans-Caspian regions, they train to ride from childhood and excel in lye prlof, with potential to muster up to 206,000 riders across deserts, steppes, and Caucasus areas.
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Yang
Russia
Turtestum
Hersin
Khorusum
Io Parte
Caucasus
Russi
Tara
Tamerishe
Genrhis Kuan
Genoni Bkoheinte
Turkomoy
Desert
Oast
trans-Caspian
Cawcasia
Holt
Cafes in London West End Draw War Refugees and Locals
Reports from London describe a wave of new cafes in the West End as war refugees from Belgium settle in, bringing cosmopolitan chatter. The Cafe Royal and Monico attract khaki soldiers, Belgian journalists, and artists, with multilingual conversations and lively social scenes. A British sailor in Malta also notes Belgian families and local wartime disruptions.
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London
West End
Belgium
Nox
Cafe Royal
Regent
Elwars
Edward
Building Permits Filed in Ben. Area
Local records show new building permits issued in Ben. area. The notices list applicant names, project locations, and scope details for residential and small commercial structures. Authorities warn applicants to meet zoning and safety requirements before construction.
King and racehorses in wartime notes at Newmarket
The article discusses royal interest in horse racing despite wartime duties. It notes King George reportedly plans to resume racing after the war, with ties to the Egerton stud and Newmarket operations. Mary reportedly opposes smoking but tolerates racing as part of peacetime life.
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London
Spon
Jing
George
Joe
Bik Racing Stud
Wlinsmerr
Egerton
Newmarket
Wolferton
Sudringham
Mary
Old Trick in New Form In Wartime Fraud
A historical report notes a scammer using the Banish peduner ruse in Gerat Ritu and Liege era conflicts. The swindle involved forged letters impersonating a swindler claiming a hidden war chest and seeking guardianship of a wife and daughter for payment. Banknote schemes totaled large sums, with police reporting multiple podobny letters reaching Scotland Yard.
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Swamish Wittiger
Prise
Liege
Scotlind Yard
Poultry Farming Meant To Help Returning Soldiers
A wartime London discussion weighs poultry farming as a solution for returning soldiers and a nation facing food shortages. Experts warn the disabled will number in the hundreds of thousands if the war lasts another year, prompting consideration of egg production to replace imports and support former workers.
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London
Jane
Suece i
Aaa
Paper vests aid British troops in France
London, Feb. 27. The war office ships paper vests for soldiers in France. They are cream colored, Canadian made, worn over a singlet, and can crumple without damage. They are poor heat conductors but keep a soldier warm and are easy to carry.
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War Office
Frantiers
Peorple
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