Bryan and Congressmen Confer on Armed Ship Warning
Washington March 6 The House rules committee agreed to a four hour debate rule on the McLemore resolution warning Americans off armed ships of European belligerents. Bryan hosts lunch with lawmakers including Kern Vardaman Callaway Slayden Helvering Ayres Steele Hensley Stephens Shallenberger Dill Tillman Vandyke Sisson Tavenner Gordon Lobeck. President Wilson urged Republicans Bennett Lenroot to seek a vote without partisanship.
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Washington, D. C
House Rules Committee
House
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Bailey
Pennsylvania
William J. Bryan
Capitol
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Vardaman
Callaway and Slayden
Texas
Helvering and Ayres
Kansas
Kitchin
Bryant
Representative Shackleford
Representative Gardner
Massachusetts
Rules Committee
Representative Poll
Mann
Mr. Mann
McCumber
Senate
North Dakota
Wilson
Bennett
Lenroot
Principe de Asturias Sinks After Rock Collision
The Spanish steamer Principe de Asturias struck a rock and sank in five minutes off Santos Brazil. Eighty six crew and fifty seven passengers were rescued and taken to Santos by the French steamer Viga. A Spanish rescue steamer remains nearby.
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Principe de Asturias
Principe de Asturias Wreck Claims 338 Passengers and 107 Crew
A Santos dispatch reports the Principe de Asturias grounded and wrecked with 338 passengers aboard and 107 crew members. No further details on casualties are provided in the notice.
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London
Lloyds
Santos
Weather outlook for San Antonio area fair tonight and Tue
For San Antonio and vicinity fair weather through tonight and Tuesday with no significant storms in the forecast. Visibility remains good and temperatures are expected to stay mild.
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San Antonio
Vicinity
Weather outlooks for tourists by city
The Light reports regional temperatures and conditions for St Louis Chicago Milwaukee Saint Paul Kansas City New York and Washington DC. Forecasts note cloud cover wind directions and chances of snow or rain with recent low temperatures listed.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Kansas City
New York
Washington, D. C
Moewe Seizes Gold and Prisoners in Baltic Raid
Berlin reports the German commerce raider Moewe has returned to a home port with 1,000,000 marks in gold bars and 199 prisoners. The raider sank numerous British ships and mined coasts, including the battleship King Edward VII, while maneuvering near Europe and South Atlantic routes. Colonel House notes no immediate path to peace and meets with President Wilson.
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Moewe
Edward VII
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Brazil
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Ponga
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German press hails Moewe voyage as war spectacle
Amsterdam reports on March 6 that Berlin papers call Moewe’s mission a major war event urging the government to let other ships depart Kiel. Lokal Anzeiger praises her daring and glory, while Berliner Tageblatt claims the Moene’s return proves the Emden spirit endures in the German navy.
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Berlin
Moewe
Kiel
Lokal Anzeiger
Berliner Tageblatt
Moene
Moewe Escape Commentary Stirs London Newspapers
London reports the German raider Moewe escaped British cruisers with minimal comment. The Times naval correspondent warns further escapes are possible under favorable conditions and casts doubt on the claim that a mine she laid destroyed the King Edward VII.
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London
Moewe
the Times
Edward VII
Former Comptroller W P Lane Dies After Long Illness
W P Lane former state comptroller died at 8 this morning after a long illness and two operations. He was a candidate for congressman at large and was defeated two years ago by Jeff McLemore. Lane had a fiery political career with a notable bolt at the prohibition elimination convention. He sought the nomination against Governor Ferguson but was denied and left the hall before returning later. Earlier he was a successful businessman in Denison and Fort Worth.
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Tex
W. P. Lane
Jeff McLemore
Lane
Ferguson
Denison
Verdun Battles Signal Possible New German Offensive
German forces intensify bombardment around Verdun as infantry activity slows. Desperate clashes linger at Douaumont while heavy guns prepare further operations on the French left and right flanks. Dutch reports note troop movements behind the front in Belgium and reinforcement of British forces toward Bagdad amid Mesopotamian fighting.
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Verdun
Berlin
Douaumont
Woevre
Argonne
Paris
Forest of Hesse
Avoncourt
Germany
Belgium
Armenia
Tigris
Bagdad
Aylmer
Kut-El-Amara
Townshend
French Lines Hold Amid Verdun Battles Strong
Paris reports no infantry fighting north of Verdun overnight with French successes at Verdun. German attempts to smash the French left on Vacherouville Wood and Cote du Poivre failed, with heavy German casualties and persistent French artillery resistance. French losses are described as light. a wounded lieutenant cites 47 killed and 35 wounded in his regiment.
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Paris
Verdun
War Office
Sayid
L — Mont
Vaux
Vacherouville Wood-Cote du Poivre
Mort Homme
Manheulles
Twelve Are Killed In Air Raid On England
London reports twelve killed and 33 injured in last night's Zeppelin raid with three airships taking part. Areas hit include Yorkshire to Kent. about forty bombs dropped. casualties include three men four women five children. Buildings damaged include two terrace houses a cafe and almshouse block.
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Channel
Yorkshire
Lincolnshire
Rutland
Huntingdon
Cambridgeshire
Norfolk
Essex
Kent
Striking Car Workers Grips Washington On Inaugural Day
A citywide street car strike in Washington tied up transport during a peak period as 100000 workers boarded scarce services. Government employees and Congress members faced severe delays while motor vehicles were pressed into use. the walkout demands a 30 cent hourly minimum and ten hours work in twelve hours.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Pennsylvania Avenue
Congress
Judge Resigns to Save His Matrimonial Ideals
Chicago March 6 Judge Jacob H Hopkins resigns from the Chicago Court of Domestic Relations to escape the sorrows and tragedies of married life. He is replaced by Judge John R Newcomer as Chief Justice Harry Olson notes the transfer. Hopkins cites shattered ideals and a wish to preserve some belief in marital happiness.
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Chicago
Jacob H. Hopkins
Chicago Court of Domestic Relations
John R. Newcomer
Seeds for attendees at Immanuel Baptist Church
The Immanuel Baptist Church in Chicago announced that a package of seeds will be given to each person attending services next Sunday. This follows yesterday's bread services where 1000 loaves bearing biblical quotes were distributed as part of a campaign to draw people to the church.
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Chicago
Immanuel Baptist Church
Johnstone Myers
Baker Chosen as Secretary of War in Wilson Cabinet
President Wilson selected Newton D. Baker former Cleveland mayor for secretary of war. Baker, who had previously declined the post, accepted and will move to Washington after settling affairs in Cleveland. The nomination may reach the Senate before Hugh L. Scott’s interim term ends March 11.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Washington, D. C
Newton D. Baker
Wilson
Baker
E. M. House
Lindley M. Garrison
Hugh L. Scott
Senate
Interior
Mr. Baker
Burglar Injures Woman in Wichita Falls Clash
In Wichita Falls Texas Mrs Roy Hankersley fought a burglar in her home firing twice and sustaining neck bruises. A neighbor aided as the intruder fled. Mrs Hankersley is reported in serious condition. her husband is a district court reporter who had traveled to Graham for court opening.
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Wichita Falls
Tex
Roy Hankersley
Packers Raise Wages at East St. Louis Plants
Five thousand workers at Armours Swift and Morris packing plants in East St. Louis received an unsolicited wage raise. Payrolls gain about 3000 dollars weekly, effective February 28, marking the first raise for skilled workers in eighteen years. A twelve year ago strike failed. Plants operate on an open shop basis.
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East ST. Louis, Jr
Armours, Swift
Morris
East St. Louis
Trebizond Shelled by Russian Destroyers
Trebizond, the Turkish port on the eastern Black Sea coast, was bombarded by Russian torpedo boats. Several vessels were sunk while Turkish batteries reportedly replied without inflicting damage.
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Turkish
Black
Petrograd
London
Trebizond
Black Sea
Erzerum
Francis Named Ambassador to Russia by Wilson
Former Missouri governor David R. Francis was nominated by President Wilson to serve as ambassador to Russia, succeeding George T. Marye who resigned.
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Russia
Washington, D. C
David R. Francis
Wilson
George T. Marye
Baker, Ohio lawyer and reform figure, to be mayor
Mr. Baker, a 44 year old Martinsburg native and Johns Hopkins and Washington and Lee graduate, served as city solicitor of Cleve from 1902 for ten years before becoming mayor. He aided lower street car fares, argued before the Supreme Court, and was a leading Ohio bar figure sought for vice president at the Baltimore convention.
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Baker
Martinsberg
W. Va
Pri
Ge Wilson
Cleveland
Martinsburg
Cleve
Elizabeth Leopold
Twins To Join Church At Diversey Boulevard Service
Chicago today reports that nearly twenty twins attended a special service at Diversey Boulevard Methodist Episcopal Church. Rev. Burt E. Smith announced that almost two dozen pairs will join the church after the service. Twins sang in the choir and contributed musical accompaniment as Dr. Smith spoke on "The Birthright."
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Chicago
Diversey Boulevard Methodist Episcopal Church
Burt E. Smith
Food Riots Reported in Cologne Market
Report from BASIL in Switzerland via Paris says Cologne experienced food riots in the marketplace. Women protested price hikes, rioters clashed with police, and injuries were reported among the crowd.
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Basil
Switzerland
Paris
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