Germany Holds Americans as Hostages Warns Ambassador
Gerard refused to sign a treaty allowing German ships to leave American harbors and warned against keeping Americans in Germany. German officials threatened to detain American correspondents as hostages to protect ships in American ports. Ambassador Gerard vowed to stay in Berlin until all Americans can depart.
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Berlin
Gerard
United States
Germany
America
Count Monrertas
Kingdom Come
Bean
Wilson
Fire destroys Granger oil mill shed in Texas
A five o'clock fire in Granger Texas consumed the shed of the Granger Oil Mill containing 500 tons of cotton seed valued at 55 dollars a ton. The seed house burned completely but the Granger fire department prevented spread to other mill property. Insurance coverage reportedly reinsures the loss.
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Granger
Texas
Lindberger seeks impeachment of Federal Reserve Board
Congressman Lindberger charges high crimes and misdemeanors in currency law administration and calls for impeachment of the Federal Reserve Board in Washington. The move aims to challenge regulatory action and oversight at the central bank amid ongoing financial policy debates.
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The
United Press
Washington, D. C
Lindberger
Federal Reserve Board
King returns from Arkansas cattle convention
G. E. King has returned from Little Rock Arkansas where he attended the Arkansas Cattle Raisers Association convention.
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G. E. King
Little Rock, Ark
The
Arkansas Cattle Raiser’s Association
Fletcher Now Enroute Mexico From Laredo
Ambassador Fletcher and his party have reservations at a Laredo hotel and are due tomorrow morning. Two trains have arrived at Nuevo Laredo prompting expectation of a strong Carrancista guard accompanying him to Mexico City.
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United Press
Laredo
Tex
Fletcher
Nuevo Laredo
Mexico City
Bartin's Bill Rejected by House Amid German Loyalty Claim
Austin, Texas, Monday. The House nearly unanimously defeated Representative Bartin's resolution urging President Wilson to consider Germany’s fight for its existence in policy toward Germany. The measure asserted that German Americans in the United States are loyal. Bartin hails from Fredericksburg, a town with many German immigrants.
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United Press
Berne
Switzerland
Gerardia
United States
Barcelona
Spain
Germany
Gerard
Austin
Tex
House
China breaks diplomatic ties with Central Powers
China has ended diplomatic relations with Germany and the Central Powers, in an authoritative move reflecting shifting alliances and global alignment during a time of conflict. The decision affects international diplomacy and regional power dynamics.
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China
Lincoln Birthday Observances Across the Nation
Taylor banks are closed today in celebration of Lincoln s birthday. W S Brookshire and his daughter Lola Brookshire are confined to their Granger area home due to illness.
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Taylor Banks
Lincoln
W. S. Brookshire
Miss Lola Brookshire
Granger
Kenwood Hotel Fire Claims Several Lives in Minneapolis
Fire destroyed the Kenwood Hotel at 12th Street and Henning Avenue early today. As many as fifteen people may have died with dozens injured, many jumping from upper floors as flames raced upward from the basement. Firefighters faced hostility from spectators as they battled the blaze.
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Minneapolis
Minn
United Press
Dexen
Kenwood
Lucille Squire
12Th Street
Hennelling Avenue
Griffiths Intolerance to Open at New Opera House
D W Griffiths spectacle Intolerance opens next week at the New Opera House with a February 21 engagement and February 22 matinee. The four stories span Judea Paris Babylon and a modern western city, all illustrating hatred's harm. Babylonian banquet scene is over a mile long. Large orchestra and many effects accompany the show. seats available at Carradine's office. curtain rises 2 p m for matinee and 8 p m for evening. Col Howard Bland leaves for Austin after a Sunday in town.
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Judea
Paris
Catherine de Medici
Babylon
Belshazzar
Carradine
King Forwood Accidentally Shoots Own Toe
King Forwood the son of Mr and Mrs Jason Forwood is confined to City Hospital after a .22 rifle wound to his big toe from an accidental self shot Saturday. He is resting nicely and doctors foresee no serious after effects.
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King Forwood
Jason Forwood
Legislature OKs amend to anti pass law
The Texas House approved a modification by 60 to 53 allowing members of the legislature the governor and lieutenant governor and boards of state institutions to accept free railroad passes for travel to political conventions.
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The
United Press
Austin
Tex
House
Politiewd
Cone Johnson Resigns as State Department Solicitor
Cone Johnson, solicitor for the state department, today formally tendered his resignation in Washington. He plans to resume his law practice in Texas. Teaft Transfer Co., bus and baggage, meets all trains. Phone 8&7.
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Washington, D. C
Cone Johnson
State Department
Texas
Teaft Transfer Co
German Pro, Feeling U. S. War Aims Clash in Debate
Senator LaFolette introduces a joint resolution declaring it unlawful to arm American merchant ships while the United States is not at war. The issue highlights tensions between pacifist positions and naval policy in Washington.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Unclear Entry From Skwe-World Media Briefs
A fragmented OCR note mentions Reese UARAIGS and references APPEARS NON E UNITED SWISS LEGA with a nod to AMERICA. Details are unreadable and sources unclear.
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Reese Uaraigs
America
Aged Pioneer Citizen Dies at Home
Mrs M Davis dies at home after years as a pioneer resident. The obituary notes her role as a respected elder and mentions family connections and local community ties. Her granddaughter is referenced as a survivor. A simple funeral service will be announced.
Funeral set for Mrs Davis in Taylor at 3 P M
Mrs Martha M Davis age 34 75 died this morning at 10 o clock at her granddaughter Mrs A W Gould home after brief illness in Taylor Texas She would have been 76 on March 6 She lived in the county 30 years and with her daughter lately Born Martha M Smith in Dalton Massachusetts March 30 1841 she married G W H Davis in 1861 Survived by daughter in law Ada Davis granddaughter Mrs A W Gould and great grandchild all of Taylor Also nephews nieces and other relatives including stepson Geo Davis in Springfield Massachusetts and half sister Mrs B H Sesson in Freeport Michigan Her husband G Wo Davis died in Taylor August 1905 A estimable woman beloved by many and sympathy to relatives is extended.
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Martha M. Davis
A. W. Gould
Mrs. Davis
Martha M. Smith
Dalton
Mass
G. W. HH. Davis
Texas
G. Wo. Davis
Taylor
Navy arms seagoing tugs at Gulf and Atlantic ports
Galveston Texas Monday reports that the United States navy has completed all arrangements to arm all seagoing tugs in the gulf and Atlantic ports. A ready supply of six and three pound rapid fire guns and ammunition is stated as available for this purpose. Mrs Arthur Hartmann is confined to her home with scarlet fever.
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Galveston
Tex
United States Navy
Gulf and Atlantic
Naval
Arthur Hartmann
Neutrals Offer Aid as War News Circles Center on German Moves
Washington reports neutrals ready to assist in peace efforts as Germany’s submarine warfare and possible proposals resurface. Swiss officials deny a firm German overture while stressing a treaty clause to allow transit of citizens in case of war. State Department conveys no knowledge of any German proposal but notes such moves could be used to pressure President Wilson.
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Robert J. Bender
United Press
Washington
Toany
United States
Germany
Pacificiat
Wilson
State Department
Flash
Nore
Tne
Ameri
America
Millinery Opening in Stella Joseph & Son Store
Miss Lucy Buttery announces a new stock of millinery at Stella Joseph & Son's store at Main and West Third Streets Taylor. She plans to depart Saturday for eastern markets to purchase a full Spring and Summer line and invites ladies to call and examine her goods.
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Lucy Buttery
Taylor and Vicinity
Stella Joseph & Son
Main
West Third Streets
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