Copper King Plans Rail Route From Tucson to Jerome
Chicago reports Col. D. C. Jackling the copper king will be the main force in the Rock Island system and El Paso & Southwestern expansion. Plans to extend the El Paso & Southwestern from Tucumcari to Mesa and Clarkdale gain momentum with Phoenix & California Railroad rights. James Douglas leads the Verde valley line toward Jerome, linking vast mineral districts and boosting Tucson to Jerome traffic.
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Chicago
Col. D. C. Jackling
Rock Island
Arfrome
el Paso & Southwestern Railroad
Tuccoa
Mesa
Larkdale
el Vaso & Southwestern
Phoenix & Galt of
California Rrailroad
Phoenis
James 8. Douglas
United Extension
Meee
Verde Valley
Clarkdale
Jerome
Verde
Moet
Mazatal
Doug
Busiaess
Cogstry
Florence
Phorni
Tucson
American envoy to depart Berlin on special train Saturday
President Wilson outlined a definite plan: if Germany issues the overt act he promised, he will not seek a congressional declaration of war but will request authority to use any measures deemed necessary to protect American seamen and travelers. The statement comes as policy updates from Washington on February 9.
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Berlin
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Germany
Congress
Naval measures to protect shipping against German threats
The Japanese naval department has taken protective steps for sea lanes with secret plans. Several steamers between 2 and England are to be escorted by Lycan armed gunners. Reports mention two German converted ships seen near the Nippon Yuza area and a rise in war risk rates. Patrols near Singapore and Penang are noted as part of broader defense.
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A. P
OKIO
Nese Naval Department
Goverts
England
Nippon Yuza
Borhood
Singapore
German proposal cuts time for neutral ships to Port
A Petit Journal note from Madrid reports Germany offers 46 hours for neutrals to regain port under a resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare. It cites a February 2 request to the powers for a time limit allowing Spanish ships in the blockade zone to return to port.
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A. P
ARIS
Madrid
Petit Journal
Dman Shoots Lodger to Save Her Honor
A woman shot and killed a lodger in her room after he attacked her and threatened her infant child. Police investigated the early morning incident and questioned the woman about the motive of defending her honor.
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Dman
Lodger
A. P
Carmela
Barro
Shipping lines report no mishap despite censor delays
New York dispatch notes lack of ship movements reports as Baltic and Saxonia near British ports. Officials cite censorship and possible detours, warn suspensions may soon hinder export freight. New York clearances average 13 ships daily versus 17 prior week. several Dutch-flag vessels head to Newport News and Norfolk. St Louis and St Paul sailings unchanged.
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New York
Baltic
Saxonia
White Star
Cunard Lines
Rger
Choo
Rotterdam
Newport News
Norfolk
American Line
St. Louis
St. Paul
Passengers to sail on ship with Bernstorff
Passengers were being booked to sail on the Frederick VIII the liner intended to carry Ann Bernstorff and his staff to Europe. Copenhagen officials released the ship which is now tied up at Hoboken.
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Citizen A. P
New York
Frederick VIII
Ann- Bernstorff
Europe
Copenhagen
Hoboken
Mills Must Not Attend High Court Hearings Amid Bribery Allegations
Exan Mills faced trial today for alleged bribe taking to protect prostitution. The court closed to the public by mutual agreement of County Attorney Moore and defense counsel Joan T. Hughes, with the defense and mayor as a key witness. About six witnesses testified over a two hour hearing, and the public was excluded to protect witnesses, per the prosecutor's request.
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Exan Mills
Moore
Joan T. Hughes
Justice Pease
Mills
Wien
Pe Lce
John Thes
Kes
Parker
Pee Lom
Villa troops near Juarez threaten Mexican triangle
Villa followers rove a triangle with Juarez at the apex and bases at Laguna station on the Mexican Central line and Casas Grandes on the Mexico Northwestern line. Troops were seen close to Juarez and Barreal about 50 miles southwest, with armed men near the tracks but no train firing.
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A. P
EL Paso
Tex
Villa
Juarez
Laguna Station
Mexican Central Railroad
Casas Grandes
Mexico Northwestern
Barreal
Mexican Central
Yates Co x Suserain
Merion Central
Resolution for Referendum of War Declaration
A resolution calling for a popular referendum before any declaration or act of war except in cases of insurrection or invasion was introduced by Representative Callaway of Texas. The measure, offered by request after a conference with several colleagues, seeks public input before war decisions.
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Ghizen A. P
Washington
Callaway
Texas
First British Order In 50 Years Sealed For US Built Freighters
In San Francisco on February 9 an official from Union Iron Works announced a contract to build three 10 000 ton steel freighters for British firms. The order marks England's first ship purchase from the United States in a half century and must be completed within eleven months. The price was not disclosed but was described as the essence of the contract.
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BR. P
San Francisco
Cal
Ape Bay
England
United States
Union Iron Works
U Boats Sinking Vessels Across Atlantic
News brief reports multiple sinkings by German submarines. Norwegian steamer Ida and Hanskvik, American Settila, and British Lara Larsen are sunk or reported sunk with crew lands and casualties listed. An inquest recounts the St Minian sinking after torpedoing and lifeboat rescues.
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Lars Larsen
London
Lara Larsen
Three Little Survivors Reach Glasgow from California Loss
The three surviving children of John W. Little of New York arrived in Glasgow with their father after the California disaster. Their mother and another child were lost, the boy who died being twelve. Mrs. Little heads to her mother's sick bed, who died last night without word of the daughter's condition.
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Glasgow
London
John W. Little
New York
California
Navajos Ready to Fight Germany
Salt Lake Feb 9 In case of war between the United States and Germany 109 Navajo Indians will take their patch for the government according to a message received in the office of Governor Bamberger today from the Chief at Monticello Utah
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Salt Lake
United States
Germany
Bamberger
Monticello
Utah
Governor Fires Chauffeur of the Big White Car
The Arizona state board of control reports dismissal of Governor Thomas E. Campbell's chauffeur amid an economy drive. The move follows scrutiny of the governor’s motor arrangements and cost-cutting measures within the administration.
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Phoenix
Artz
Izoma State Board of Control
Thomas E. Campbell
Bridge of leaks inquiry gains momentum in House hearing
George B. Chipman of Harriman & Co testifies that house members traded stocks with him amid the peace note leak inquiry. He names no congressmen who sold short and promises to provide the names. The panel aims to wrap up the probe within a week.
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A. P. Lescod
Washington
New Life
George B. Chipman
Harriman & Co
New York
House of Representatives
Henry
Chipman
Congress
Aimee
J. L. Livermore
Wall Street
Pan
Livermore
X. Curtis
Chinengreveen
E. Hutton
Earl
Associated Press
Great
United Ieee
Charlies D. Warner
Christian Science Monitor
Pork Barrel Bill Moves to Senate After House Passage
Washington Feb 9 The rivers harbors bill totaling 38.5 million dollars passed the House and was sent to the Senate from the Commerce Committee. Senator Kenyon Republican of Ohio said he would oppose the act and seek a substitute for a lump sum of 22 million for improvements where the War Department sees fit.
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Gnizee A. P
Washington
Lee
House
Senate
Commerce Committee
Kenyon
War Department
January toll of aeroplanes 89 reported by Berlin
Berlin reports for January that Germans lost 34 aircraft while British and Russian losses totaled 55. Despite severe cold, aviators carried out observation reconnoitering and attacking missions. Three hostile aircraft were shot down on the ground and three enemy captive balloons were brought down.
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A. P. Lesces
Berlin
Sayville
War Office
Bria
Ryndam Steamship Returns Toward New York
The Holland American Line steamer Ryndam, after departing for Rotterdam on January 29, was reported 1400 miles east of Sandy Hook and en route to dock by Wednesday. A wireless message from the captain confirmed the ship turned back within 14 hours of Falmouth carrying passengers and cargo.
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Citizen A. P
London
Ida
Apa
Steward
Aberdeen
Hanskvik
New York
Rotterdam
Quincy
Mass
Holland-American Line
Ryndam
Falmouth
Sandy Hook
Spanish-American veteran Irving Reed dies in Housatonic sinking
The Spanish-American War veteran and former Pueblo Fire Department member Irving Reed is reported dead in the sinking of the British steamship Housatonic off the Scilly Isles. The news comes via a letter to a local man from Harry Gleason, captain of the port at Newport News, dated Saturday.
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Housatonic
Irving Reed
Pueblo
Kaiser Permits Gerard to Leave Berlin via London
Berlin reports former Ambassador Gerard and his party will depart Neptarias Berlin by train to neutral soil, leaving February 9 after delays over passports and unclear von Berstorff movements. Americans have reached Copenhagen this week as the party prepares.
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Kaiser
Gerard
Berlin
London
Vom Mir
Copenhagen
Spanich Ambesador
Count von Berestorff
New Mexico Votes Pershing Gold Medal
Major General Johan J. Pershing was voted a medal by the New Mexico legislature for his services to the state and nation. He was invited to Santa Fe on February 22 to accept the award, though he awaited official notification before replying. Military headquarters reported orders for troop transportation and home station designation.
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A. P
EL Paso
Tex
Johan J. Pershing
New Mexico
Santa Fe
Pershing
Swift flies as observer in punitive expedition air flight
Brigadier General Eben Swift, commander of the punitive expedition, made a 20 minute observation flight today in a military aeroplane. Lieutenant Colonel 8. Farnsworth, base commander, also flew. Swift then left for El Paso to command a cavalry brigade at Fort Bliss.
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Columbus
N. x
Eben Swift
Fone
Madde
Farnsworth
Swift
el Paso
Fort Bliss
State Ranger Bill Introduced in House by Mallory
J P Mallory of Pima County introduced a bill to create state rangers and a county ranger law in Arizona. The proposal aims to establish statewide law enforcement rangers and a county level ranger system under state authority.
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Mallory
A. P. Leaned
Phoen Ariz
J. P. Mallory
Pima County
No Delays at the Swiss Frontier Diplomatic Exit
Berlin plans a special 8 26 pm train to Basel and Borne for the diplomatic party delaying no border checks. The group under Ambassador Gerard will travel via Switzerland to Spain then to the United States aboard a steamer, with two foreign office representatives joining the border crossing. Secretary Lansing says he doubts Berlin intends to detain Ambassador Gerard and expects no excuse for delay.
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Berlin
Switzerland
Basel
Borne
Spain
Gerard
United States
Germany
Euery
Scandivania
Foreign Office
Washington
Lansing
Wilson 18 Waiting for Flagrat Case
Preliminary reports on sinking of merchant vessels by German submarines prompt debate over American rights. President Wilson maintains restraint while information on torpedoed ships is gathered and British action is anticipated to reduce destruction.
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Wilson
Washington
State Department
Germany
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