Wilson Address Pushes Armed Neutrality Amid German Threat
President Wilson urged Congress to grant power to arm merchant ships and take other measures to protect American lives at sea. He cited Germany’s submarine warfare and neutrals’ offenses since the break with Berlin, stressing national honor while seeking armed neutrality, not a formal war declaration, and signaling possible action by other neutrals if needed.
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Wilson
Germany
United States
Clark Nhat
Armed Neutrality Debated as Wilson Seeks Congress Action
President Wilson urges armed neutrality in response to Germany’s submarine warfare. He signals that material concerns will not drive policy in the grave international moment, noting arming merchantmen and convoying ships may be essential. House leaders weigh asking for authority to arm and convoy, with an extra session a possibility. From Monday’s daily, Mrs. J. P. Walker returns from New York with millinery for Sturgis-Goldstein Co. store, forecasting appeal to Taylor ladies.
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Wilson
France
Mesdames
J. P. Walker
New York
Sturgis-Goldstein
Mrs Carolina Nelson Dies at Taylor Home
Mrs Carolina Nelson wife of N C Nelson died at their Taylor area home Sunday at 2 30 pm after five days illness. She was known in the city with many friends and relatives. Survived by husband two daughters and a son. Funeral Tuesday at 10 am from the family residence with burial in Taylor City Cemetery.
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Carolina Nelson
N. C. Nelson
Taylor
O'Clor
Nelson
J. C. Johnson
Louis Sorenson
Rice's Crossing
Suffragists Rally to Pressure Wilson for Federal Vote
Ten thousand voting women gather from across the nation for a March 4 demonstration to urge President Wilson to back the Federal Suffrage Amendment. The event centers on a large “Suffrage Rainbow” march to the White House with noted leaders including Miss Vida Milholland and Mrs. Belmont guiding a layered procession of doctors lawyers and other groups to present their petition.
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United Press
Washington
Wilson
White House
Executive Mansion
Lafayette Park
Vida Milholland
Inez
Woman's Party
California
Milholland
O. H. P. Belmont
New York City
Florence Bryand Hilles
Delaware
J. A. H. Hopkins
New Jersey
Anne Martin
Nevada
Gerard seeks warship transport for return of ambassador
Washington Monday Ambassador James W. Gerard urged the State Department to have the vessel carrying him and his party home escorted by a warship should war break out with Germany It is noted that Herr Bernstorff's detention at Halifax and President Wilsons declarations may heighten tensions with Germany
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Washington, D. C
James W. Gerard
State Department
United States
Bernstorff
Halifax
Wilson
Germany
Rockdale road bond election slated for March 28
Commissioners court in Rockdale district No. 10 sets a bond election for Friday March 28 for 150000 dollars with 5 percent interest over 40 years. In Milam County the court also orders three more bond elections: District 11 Tracy community 20006 dollars on March 23, District 12 Maysfield community 15000 dollars on March 17, and District 7 San Gabriel community 20000 dollars on March 23.
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Rockdale
Tex
Commissioners Court
Milam County
Tracy
Maysfield
San Gabriel
Auto Bandit Arrested in Austin Robbery Case
A robbery with firearms charge was filed in Justice Matt M. Johnson's Court against Jack Heath for depredations on Georgetown and Pflugerville roads Friday morning. Insanity charges were filed in County Court with a hearing set for Monday. Heath is jailed in Travis County. Heath, Austin resident, previously lived in Round Rock.
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Austin
Tex
Matt M. Johnson
Jack Heath
Auto
Georgetown
Pflugerville
Heath
Travis County
Round Rock
Holland Faces Hard Problem
London dispatch notes the Netherlands grapples with a looming German threat as troops mass near the Dutch border. Public anger over seven Dutch ship sinkings is tempered by fear of a potential German advance across the border and the risk to Belgium and the region.
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United Press
London
Eng
Monay —Molland
Germany
Senate
Netherlands
Mrs Adams Departs After Visit to Henderson Family
Mrs John R Adams leaves after visiting her mother Mrs M B E Henderson at the Henderson home and heads home.
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John R. Adams
M. BE. Henderson
Kut El Amara Falls to the British Army
The British recaptured Kut el Amara south of Baghdad from Turkish forces. Townshend and 10,000 troops held the city in a two day siege before surrendering. Turkish retreat continues as British relief efforts toward Townshend advance.
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Kut-El-Amara
Townshend
Ayhier
Bobo
Bapaume Threatened as British Army Advances
From British headquarters at Armis the city of Bapaume is now menaced by advancing British forces after heavy German fortifications and costly defense. In Tokyo reports British steamers Portus and Worcestershire, totaling 14 000 tons, were sunk off Colombo by suspected German saboteurs.
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Bapaume
WM. Pula Simms
United Press Staff
Laconian Torpedoed Off Ireland Coast
The liner Laconic of 18 000 tons was torpedoed off the Irish coast Sunday night. Six Americans were aboard and 278 survivors are en route to Queenstown.
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London
Eng
Iriah
Queenstown
Thrift Gardens Promise City Resource Gains
City reader emphasis on thrift gardens amid food shortages urges planting on vacant lots. Missouri Botanical Gardens study finds a 25 by 50 foot plot can yield at least $50 to $100 in value per season with $2 in seeds and $5 in fertilizer. Philadelphia Vacant Lot Garden Association has aided thousands, turning waste ground into productive plots. City Manager Dozier supports thrift gardening as economy and preparedness rise.
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Retail Merchants’ Association
Taylor
Vegetable Garden Department
Missouri Botanical Gardens
Philadelphia
United States
Thrift Gardens
Dozier
Golf Experts Visit Taylor to Shape Local Course
Golf authorities Messrs. W. R. McKenzie and J. B. Craig of Austin are in Taylor to prepare the Taylor Golf Club course. McKenzie praises the grounds as splendid with ample natural barriers and expects the course to be in good shape within days with help from club members. Local interest in golf has grown since the club's formation, signaling the potential for a larger turnout.
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Messrs
W. R. McKenzie
J. B. Craig
Austin
Taylor Golf Club
McKenzie
Taylor
Goliad Farmer Net Gains From Cotton Crop
The Houston Post notes C G Ramsey of Goliad County as a champion cotton grower. He planted 800 acres to cotton, sold 418 bales plus cotton seed for 43168.60 and earned 1450 from cattle hogs and other crops, showing profit exceeding land costs. Ramsey owns 1200 acres within 10 miles of Goliad.
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Houston Post
Bates
Ramsey
Senator Borah Seeks $6,600,000 Food Relief Bill
In Washington on Monday Senator Borah introduced a bill proposing a $6,600,000 appropriation to relieve the current food shortage. The funds would be spent at the President’s direction to address the emergency.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Borah
Yarrowdale prisoners released report
United Press reports Ambassador Willard in Madrid cables that Spain's foreign office notified 72 Yarrowdale prisoners were released on February 16. The release details come from diplomatic correspondence cited by Washington officials.
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Washington, B
Willard
Martrid
Spain
State Department
Foreign Office
Two Letters Highlight Odd Destinations and an American in Hell
Fort Worth dispatch reports M H H Gossett of the municipal free employment bureau received two letters. One from Paradise Texas seeking a cook and another from J A Norton of Boston claiming he is the only American in Hell Norway, with the rest Norwegians.
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United Presse
Fort Worth
Tex
M. HH. Gossett
Municipal Free Employment Bureau
Paradise
Hell
Norway
J. A. Norton
Boston
Dentist Moves to Taylor City Office Opening
Dr. H T Green, a dentist formerly practicing in Port Lavaca, has relocated to Taylor and will open an office in the Mendel Booth building around March. He graduated from Northwestern University in 1918 and will handle all dental work.
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Lr. H. T. Green
Marehiat
Mendel- Booth
Port Lavaca
Northwestern University of
International & Great Northern Railway Company
Mrs Sturgis Returns From New York Market Visit
Mrs J P Sturgis has come back from a several month stay in New York where she accompanied Mrs J P Walker on a tour of the eastern market.
Thrift Gardens urged to use vacant lots for city welfare
A speaker advocates planting Thrift Gardens on vacant lots to improve sanitation and beautification while lowering grocery costs. He highlights benefits such as occupation, closer contact with nature, education for children, health, and taste, urging quick maturing vegetables like lettuce radishes onions beans beets carrots and torontoes.
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