PADS LINE UP NY HOUSE FOR VOTE FRIDAY
Labor and prohibition lines sharpen in the New York House as debates over local option and submission measures continue. Amendments are feared to threaten constitutionality as leaders rush to secure Friday passage.
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NY House
Austin
Tex
Williams
Labor
Woodman
Senate
C. W. Woodman
McNealus
King
Beaumont Trades and Labor Council
Port Arthur
Strickland
Friends of
Bailey
France Endures Severe Winter Sparked by Solar Cycle
France suffers a record cold spell the coldest since 1893 with temperatures dropping to 14 in Paris 8 in Belfort and 5 in Lyons. The Seine and Saone run with ice and ports freeze despite icebreakers. forecaster Moreaux notes a cycle every 34 to 35 years beginning with this spell.
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Paris
France
Nice
Cannes
Cette
Belfort
Lyons
Nantes
Seine
Marne
Saone
Thomas Moreaux
Bourges
Sunday Amusements Before State Court
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals heard four appeals from Fort Worth moving picture cases ruling on city ordinances versus state law. Appellants Phillips Dillon Zucarro and Cohen faced fines for Sunday violations while comp lies with Fort Worth hours. Several criminal cases were affirmed, reversed, or remanded including murder and assault convictions.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Court of Criminal Appeals
Tarrant County
J. S. Phillips
J. J. Dillon
A. Zucarro
R. Cohen
Phillips
Fort Worth
John Baskin
J. Y. Cummings
Marshall Spoonts
Baskin
A. Marshbanks
Wilbarger County
Steve Terry
Cass County
Jack Beasley
Isidor
Bells) Mireles
Guadalupe County
Columbus Miller
Palo Pinto
Wood Renews Critique of National Guard System
Major General Leonard Wood told Senate investigators that the national Guard system is vicious and infeasible for border service. He argued true effectiveness requires exclusive federal control, separate from state governments, as he testified before the universal military service sub committee.
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Washington, D. C
Leonard Wood
Blair Lee
National Guard For
Border Service
Senate
War Department
Wood
Weather outlook for San Antonio tonight into Thursday
For San Antonio and vicinity: Tonight rain and colder with a cold wave. Temperature will fall to 20 to 26 degrees. Thursday will be fair and colder.
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San Antonio
Weather forecast for northern cities from The Light
Tourist weather highlights show St Louis at 54 with clear skies and a 28 mile wind from the southwest. Chicago 34 with snow and strong northeast winds. Milwaukee 18 with northeasterly gale and snow. St Paul 6 with snow and NE winds. Kansas City 24 with continued snow and NW winds. New York 34 with clouds and rain.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Kansas City
New York
Hutton Probe Seeks Firm Details On Peace Note Telegram
The congressional committee orders George A. Ellis Jr of E F Hutton & Co to testify about a Dec 20 telegram on the presidents peace note. F A Connelly & Co broker cites general Washington chatter as the source. Hutton says the market fell mainly after Secretary Lansing declared verge of war.
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New York
E. F. Hutton
E. F. Hutton & Co
Wilson
Congressional
George A. Ellis Jr
Ellis
Hutton
Georgia
F. A. Connelly
F. A. Connelly & Co
Washington
Connelly
F. R. Bolling
Lansing
Whipple
Clement, Curtis & Company
Conelly
Clements, Curtis & Co
Chicago
Clement Curtis
George E. Ellis Jr
Savannah
H. G
Connolly and Company
Pope at Texas Farmers Union urges dog, hog debate
President Henry N Pope told about 1500 Farmers Union members in Fort Worth that killing dogs costs as much as killing hogs. He cited 20 000 dogs taxed at 15 dollars each but estimated three million dogs in the state, many not worth killing. He advocated a 12 cent loan minimum on cotton to sustain high prices.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Henry N. Pope
Texas Farmers’ Union
Pope
French Transport and Troops Sunk
Official Paris report says transport Admiral Magon carrying 950 soldiers to Saloniki was torpedoed January 25 by a German submarine 250 miles east of Malta. Arc escorted the vessel. 809 people were saved. A German admiralty statement adds one armed transport was sunk that day, convoyed by a French torpedo boat.
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Magon
Saloniki
Paris
Admiral Magon
Arc
Malta
Courtling Cost Report in Illinois Breach Case
Herman R. Maiman a Chicago clothing designer says he spent 3 dollars weekly for six months courting Ruth L. Wolfson. He filed what was described as the first breach of promise suit by a man in an Illinois court and valued his wounded feelings at 9538 dollars.
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Chicago
Ruth L. Wolfson
Herman R. Maiman
Wolfson
Maiman
Illinois
No Action on Peace Plan Delays Senate Debate
Senate tabling of Senator Cummins motion set aside a definite time for debate on Wilson's world peace address appears unlikely. Democrats united to prevent general discussion. Three other resolutions on the president's peace plan remain before the Senate.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Senate
Cummins
Astor Child Maintenance Reveals $29,000 Yearly Cost
An accounting filed by Mrs. William K. Dick shows John Jacob Astor the fourth, heir of the Titanic victim, required roughly 29 thousand dollars annually from November 13, 1912, to December 1, 1915. Expenses include 5750 for clothes and toys, 6523 for physicians, 4000 in attorney fees, 2720 in income taxes, with the rest covering Fifth Avenue residence upkeep.
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New York
John Jacob Astor
Wm. K. Dick
Fifth Avenue
King appeals for volunteers to bolster home defense
King George has written to lords lieutenants nationwide urging men past military age to join a volunteer home defense force. He notes the territorial force was created for home service but has since been sent to the front.
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London
George
Portland Housewives Call Potatoes Boycott Over Speculation
The Portland Housewives' League votes to urge Maine women to join a potato boycott citing six million bushels held for speculation. Potatoes sell for 75 cents a peck in Portland.
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Portland
Maine
Portland Housewives’ League
President nominates six captains to rear admiral rank
President Wilson announced nominations of six navy captains for the rear admiral grade. The officers named are Garry McL. P. Hiz, Robert S. Griffin, George W. Burd, James H. Oliver, John Hood, and William S. Sims.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Garry McL. P. Hiz
Robert S. Griffin
George W. Burd
James H. Oliver
John Hood
Williams. Sims
Severe cold wave to hit almost all districts east of Rockies
A broad winter cold wave is forecast to affect nearly all districts east of the Rocky Mountains. Extreme low temperatures and biting winds are expected, with warnings for mill towns and rural areas. Officials urge precautions for heating, travel, and vulnerable populations.
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Rocky Mountains
Weather Digest East and West Texas Cold Wave Forecast
East Texas a cold wave grips the interior with 16 to 20 degrees in the north and 20 to 26 in the south as night rain or snow yields to a colder Thursday with a freezing Thursday night on the coast. West Texas sees a cold wave with 0 to 10 degrees in the north and 16 to 20 in the south tonight, followed by a fair but colder Thursday across the southeast.
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East
Texas
West
Norther To Bring Record Low Temperatures To San Antonio
A strong norther expected Wednesday night into Thursday will push San Antonio’s temperatures to as low as 20 degrees with 35 to 40 mph winds. Major Buell notes the storm’s blast could bring rain or snow in some areas, but the city should see cold and bleak conditions overall.
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Alberta
Saskatchewan
Wyoming
South Dakota
Lake Huron
Kansas
Calgary
Edmonton
Helena
Mont
Huron
Moorhead
Minn
North Platte
Neb
Rapid City
S. D
Sheridan
Wyo
Swift Current
Williston
N. D
Winnipeg
Denver
Dodge City
San Antonio
Buell
Prolonged Cold Wave Forecast Across Regions
The Weather Bureau forecast a severe and prolonged cold wave spreading east of the Rocky Mountains from Missouri eastward. Temperatures swung from 86 degrees in Fort Worth to 10 to 20 degrees below zero in the northern Rocky Mountains, with extreme contrasts noted in last night’s report. The cold is expected to reach the Middle West and Southeast tonight, and the Eastern and Southern states by Thursday and Friday.
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Washington
Rocky Mountains
Weather Bureau
Missouri
Middle-west
Texas
Fort Worth
Rocky Mountain
Dallas Sees Cold Wave To Follow Warm Spell
Rain or snow expected tonight into tomorrow morning with temps from 16 to 20 degrees as Dr. J. L. Cline of the U S Weather Bureau predicts a cold wave for north and central Texas. Dallas recently enjoyed summer sunshine. The cold spell may extend to far south.
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Dallas
Tex
J. L. Cline
United States Weather Bureau
Texas
Southwest Cold Wave Reaches Kansas City Area
The Southwest faces a heavy cold wave with temperatures dropping well below freezing. From Kansas City to surrounding regions, residents brace for plummeting highs and potential record lows as the cold snap grips the area.
British Leaders Object of Plot Photo Sparks Cabinet Moves
A posed photo of Arthur Henderson, one of Lloyd George's war council members, shows Britain’s labor leader amid a plot rumor. The image features Henderson alongside four other cabinet members, highlighting tensions in the war leadership.
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Great Britain
Arthur Henderson
England
Lloyd George
War Council
Severe Cold Wave To Sweep Central U S
Weather observer warns a sharp drop from yesterday and last night with temperatures plunging to zero or below tonight across Missouri Kansas Oklahoma Arkansas Texas panhandle and nearby areas. Early today readings may top sixty before the cold front drives temperatures well under freezing.
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Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Texas
Blizzard grips South Dakota in worst storm since 1885
A severe blizzard sweeps North Aberdeen and much of South Dakota with heavy snowfall and a north west gale. Rail lines across the state are tied up as crews battle the weather. Reports from Lewiston Montana record 36 degrees below zero.
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Aberdeen
8. D
South Dakota
Lewiston
Montana
Chicago Faces Deep Freeze After Northwest Cold Wave
The weather bureau forecast Chicago and vicinity to dip ten to twenty degrees below zero for tomorrow night as a cold wave moves in from the northwest. The outlook warns of extreme chill and hazardous conditions for the area.
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Chicago
Weather Bureau
Baby Scout and Two Recon Planes Arrive at San Diego Army School
The army aviation school at San Diego receives a single seat Baby Scout capable of 120 mph with a 25 foot wingspan and 10000 foot climb in ten minutes. Two pursuit triplanes expected next week, first of their type at the academy, said to compare with England France and Germany machines.
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San Diego
Cal
Army Aviation School
Aeronautical Academy
England
France
Germany
City to ban mock Pat Saint displays in Chicago
Chicago Irish societies win support for a resolution to bar green pigs snakes and other freak curios sold on St Patrick's Day. City council to vote on an ordinance to curb what they call mockery of the patriotic saint.
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Chicago
Danish Steamer Daisy Sunk
London dispatch reports the Danish steamer Daisy of 1209 tons has been sunk Lloyds announces the crew have been landed and saved with no further details available.
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Daisy
London
Lloyd’s
Derby Case Sees Wheeldon Family Charged in MP Killing Conspiracy
Mrs Alice Wheeldon and her two daughters, plus Alfred George Mason, were charged at Guildhall Derby with conspiring to murder Lloyd George and Arthur Henderson. The case, backed by Scotland Yard information, was adjourned to next Saturday after initial evidence. Mrs Wheeldon, 50, and daughter Ann, 27, a teacher, live in Derby. Mason, 41, a Southampton chemist, was arrested with them.
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Derby
Alice Wheeldon
Alfred George Mason
Premier Lloyd George
Arthur Henderson
House of Commons
War Council
Scotland Yard
David Lloyd George
A. H. Bodkin
Wheeldon
Ann
Mason
Southampton
Record Poll Tax Payments Set Bexar County Milestone
Bexar county expects a new record in poll tax payments with over 23 000 qualified voters, up from 21 100 by Tuesday night. County Collector John A Bitter said offices stay open till midnight as clerks assist payers, aiming to surpass the 22 400 mark reached four years earlier in a regional push among San Antonio Dallas and Houston.
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Bexar
John A. Bitter
San Antonio
Dallas
Houston
Bexar County
Dallas Poll Taxes Total Topped 22 000
Dallas Texas January 31 poll taxes paid to noon today reached about 22 000 dollars, matching last year’s total. The figure reflects county voters contributing ahead of the deadline.
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Dallas
Tex
County
Poll taxes figures released for Houston and Galveston
Houston reports 18 399 poll taxes paid last night with 21 000 estimated total for year against 23 300 last year. Tarrant County shows 18 000 current and 18 183 last year. Galveston noon tally at 7 863 versus 10 265 a year ago.
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Houston
Tex
Tarrant County
Fort Worth
Travis County Poll Taxes Hit 9476 by Noon
Travis county poll taxes paid by noon total 9476, compared with 9361 at the same time last year. Estimated total tax payments for the period reach about 10,300.
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Travis
Austin
Tex
Travis County
Beaumont Tax Payments Reach Seven Thousand by Noon
Beaumont Texas reports about 7000 poll taxes paid in the county by noon today, compared with a total of 7741 for the previous year.
Poll tax receipts in McLennan County rise to 9253
Waco Texas January 31 poll tax receipts in McLennan County reached 9253 by noon today, down from 11270 at the same point last year.
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Waco
Tex
McLennan County
Committee forms to mobilize Italian women for war work
A Milan committee leads efforts to mobilize Italian women for war work with plans to form similar groups in other Italian cities following the French and British example.
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Milan
Paris
France
England
Italy
Conspiracy to murder Lloyd George reported in London
The Daily Sketch reports arrests in a plot to kill Prime Minister Lloyd George. Three suffragettes and a conscientious objector are charged on a remarkable conspiracy. Detained in Derby and Southampton, they face arraignment with a high public interest anticipated.
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London
Lloyd George
Daily Sketch
Aren Sketch
Arguments wrap up in Spanell murder trial in San Angelo
Arguments in the Harry J. Spanell case over the killing of Crystal Holland Spanell were only partly finished at noon today with a verdict expected tonight. The venire for the separate Spanell trial over Lieutenant Colonel M. C. Butler was dismissed this morning, with final word on that case deferred until the present trial ends.
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San Angelo
Tex
Harry J
Crystal Holland Spanell
Spanell
M. C. Butler
Butler
Eggs Shipping East From Local Market Jump
Ten carloads of eggs left for New York with fifteen more planned in days. Chicago dealers say New York wholesalers bid about 2 cents higher per dozen than local prices. Local retail egg prices were 44 to 46 cents per dozen.
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Chicago
New York
Jones bill passes Senate to make Alaska a prohibition territory
The Senate today passed the Jones bill to make Alaska a prohibition territory by prohibiting the manufacture or sale of intoxicating liquors in the territory and its transportation. The bill has not yet passed the House.
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Harris
Executive Committee
Senator Bee
Hall
Dayton
Senate
Brazoria Independent School District
Freeport Independent School District
Brazoria County
House
Odem Independent
Falls County
Bailey
Goliad
Refugio
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Grimes County
Dechard
Milam County
Washington, D. C
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