NAMES A COMMITTEE Reiterates Charges By United Press
In Austin Senator Johnson of Hall County introduced a resolution charging Governor James F Ferguson with alleged financial dealings and libelous claims by Charles F Morriss. The measure names a four member committee Dean Hudspeth Johnson of Harris and Buchanan to investigate. Ferguson attended the senate and invited investigation, saying the bridle was off. The senate adjourned for the afternoon after a recess and amendment to permit witnesses.
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United Press
Austin
Tex
Johnson
Hall County
James F. Ferguson
Charles FE. Morriss
Ferguson
Morris
Dean
Hudspeth
Harris
Buchanan
Scurry
Senate
Ha] County
Cotton Used in January in United States
Washington reports that total cotton consumed in January, excluding linters, reached 603,701 bales. Cotton held in consuming establishments on January 31 was 2,304,866 bales, up from 1,074,909 a year earlier.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Department of Commerce
Scandinavia Sends Protest Over Barred Zone
The Scandinavian nations Sweden Norway and Denmark have forwarded identical notes to the Central Powers protesting the barred zone. T. P. Barton is slowly improving after two weeks at home in the city.
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Copenhagen
Den
Sweden
Norway
Denmark
T. P. Barton
Ireland and the pull toward America
The piece observes Ireland as a source of cops politicians and shamrock with George Bernard Shaw as a notable Irish figure. It notes that many Irish people view Ireland favorably yet still leave for America, highlighting a paradox in national sentiment and emigration.
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Ireland
George Bernard Shaw
Shaw
America
Senator Culberson Proposes Public Building Allocations
In Washington on February 13 Senator Culberson introduced amendments to the public building bill. The measures include Post Office at Fort Worth with 800000 funds of which up to 106000 may remodel the existing building. Taylor post office 60600. San Benito 60000. Honey Grove limit raised to 80000 with site donated. Crockett post office 40000 with site already acquired. Paris post office 200000 with site already obtained.
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Washington, D. C
Culberson
Senate
Fort Worth
Postoffice
Oater
Federal
Taylor
San Benito
Honey Grove
Crockett
Tempting Fate Says Germany
Berlin officials criticize United States for allowing test ships to sail to ports in the barred zone. Germany warns such moves tempt fate and escalate tensions between the two nations.
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Germany
United Press
Berlin
United States
Gerard Delivers Direct Report From Bern
Washington writes that Ambassador Gerard sent a confidential message from Berne to the State Department. The note advised on how his party might be saved in returning to the United States.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Gerard
State Department
Berne
Department
United States
American schooner Ly man M. Law torpedoed in Mediterranean
The Ly man M. Law was submarine torpedoed today in the Mediterranean according to a State Department report. It is understood the ten man crew were rescued. It is not known whether the vessel was warned.
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Mediterranean
Tnited Press
Washington, D. C
Lyman M. Law
State Department
Canada to Organize 20 Reserve Squadrons for British RFC
The Canadian government will organize train and equip twenty reserve aero squadrons for the British Royal Flying Corps this spring. Training schools in Canada under Imperial Army control will prepare aviators, with 360 training aircraft to be built by the Munition Board. The British spend on air services is estimated at 80 million dollars in the Dominion, and thousands seek entry.
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United Press Staff
New York
Royal Flying Corps
Aero Club of America
Aero Club of Canada
W. Hamilton Merritt
Canada
Imperial Army
Munition Board
Dominion
United States
Air Service
Toronto
England
Royal Naval Air Service
Henry Woodhouse
Aftr
Ten Pinnets Replacing Ten Pins In The East
New York reports rapid adoption of patented ten pinnets replacing older ten-pin allies. Public bowling rooms shift to ten-pinnets to avoid ally boys and rely on patronage. Texas has 17 allies. Taylor, led by manager D. D. Murphy, already hosts four, operating day and night with hopes of permanence despite high licenses.
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New York
Texas
D. D. Murphy
Murphy
Taylor
Leading Japanese Banker Declares Support for United States
Y Nagashima, head of Mitsui & Co., in Dallas says Japan would lend naval and military weight to the U S if war erupts with Germany. He asserts friendship with the United States is valued over Germany and calls war with Germany potentially profitable. Nagashima and wife are touring the United States to study financial conditions.
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United States
Dallas
Germany
U. S
United Areas
Tex
Japan
Y. Nanashima
Af Mitusi & Co
Nagashima
Ferguson files $56,000 damage suit against San Antonio Express
Brenham Texas Wednesday Governor James FE Ferguson and his attorneys filed a suit in the District Court of Washington County against Express Publishing Co charging libelous matter published in the San Antonio Express during the gubernatorial campaign.
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Ferguson
SAN Antonio Express
Brenham, Tex
James FE. Ferguson
Messrs Mathis, Teague & Mathis
Court of
Washington County
The
Express Publishing Co
Funeral Held for Hutto Youth Joseph Johnson
Joseph Johnson age 18, son of Ed Johnson of Hutto, died suddenly while boarding a train in Tyler likely from heart failure. His funeral was held at the family home in Hutto with a large turnout. the Sunshine Special brought the remains home yesterday. The student had been attending Tyler school and had just begun his trip back to Hutto when death occurred.
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Joseph Johnson
Ed. Johnson
Hutto
Tyler
Georgetown
Cunard Liner Cormania Arrives in Liverpool with Provisions
The Cunard liner Cormania arrived safely at Liverpool after leaving New York on February 4 carrying foodstuffs and munitions. Joe Murphy of Washington, once from Taylor and son of the late Dan Murphy Sr., is visiting his old home.
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New York
Cunard
Cormania
Liverpool
Joe Murphy
State of
Washington
Taylor
Dan Murphy Sr
Fire in Rear of Meissner Shop Threatens Nearby Structures
Fire crews responded to an alarm at 11 o'clock last night when a trash box behind the Meissner Barber Shop on Main Street caught fire. The blaze was extinguished quickly and did not enter any building.
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Meissner
Main Street
Teenager Seized Trying to Deliver Letter to Von Bernstorff
Alfred Hopkins, 19, claiming kin to Prince William of Germany, rushed the U S embassy in Hoboken as Ambassador von Bernstorff's staff boarded the Frederick VIJIT. He waved a letter he said he carried for Von Bernstorff and was arrested and held for examination. The ambassador’s party numbered 175 with 150 guards accompanying.
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Hoboken
N. J
Alfred Hopkins
Willieam
Germany
von Bernstorff
Frederick Vijit
German Influence In Mexican Troubles Prompts Suit
Jas Young sues actress Clara Kimball Young for divorce in New York. The filing follows an incident where Mrs. Young’s escort Harry Carson was stabbed with a pen knife by James Young.
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United Prean
New York
Jas. Young
Clara Kimball Young
Young
Harry Carson
Brown Triumphs Over Bowser In Waco Mat Match
In Waco at the Auditorium Theater Pet Brown defeated Charlie Bowser after 68 minutes of action. Brown used a toe hold for the decisive fall while Bowser showed great strength and potential but lacked Brown’s skill and endurance. A large enthusiastic crowd witnessed a clean, sportsmanlike exhibition with no incidents.
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Waco True Herald
Pet Brown
Charlie Bowser
Waco
Brown Nowser
Brown
Taylor
Joy
Texas
Pride
Howser
Bowser
Pittburg
Tegan
US May Intervene As Cuba Situation Worsens
The Cuba crisis may force American intervention while Mexico’s unrest grows. Reports say Germany's influence on Carranza pressures Britain to consider landing troops in Mexico to safeguard oil interests. At home, three Americans reportedly killed intensify border caution as Carpenters rush repairs on Rosenberg store after a recent fire.
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US Os
Cuba
War Department
United States
Liner Ryndai Back New York After Delayed Voyage
The Transed Press reports the American liner Ryndai, bound for Holland, reached New York after being ordered to return. Wireless messages delayed the voyage. about 250 passengers traveled 6,000 miles on the Ryndro without reaching their destinations.
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New York
Stondam
Holland
Mrs Innis Sentenced In Larceny Case In Atlanta
Atlanta, Ga. Mrs Ida Innis wife of Victor Trmit of Portland Ore was sentenced to three years in the state penitentiary on a charge of larceny in connection with the murder and supposed murder of Lois and Beatrice Nelms of San Antonio Texas. Subscribe for The Fraga.
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United Press
Atlanta
Ida Innis
Victor Trmit
Portland
Ore
State Penitentiary
Lois and
Beatrice Nelms
San Antonio
Texas
Bandits Kidnap Seven From Ranch Near Prudencio
P Stephenson, manager of the Palomas Land and Cattle Co., reports Mexican bandits abducted seven people near Prudencio Miranda about 60 miles southwest of Hachita New Mexico. The message confirms three Mormons and three Mexicans taken from the ranch in El Paso Texas area.
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The
United Press
EL Paso
Tex
Prudencio Miranda
Hachita
New Mexico
Palomas Land and
Ca Tle Co
P. Stephenson
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