Death of Maj. Gen. Funston in San Antonio Hotel
Maj. Gen. Frederick Funston dies suddenly in a San Antonio hotel lobby after an angina attack while chatting with guests. funeral plans form and Pershing may attend. President Wilson and officials express regret as burial plans unfold at Presidio. Funston, 61, had commanded the southern department since 1915 with a storied career from Cuba to Vera Cruz.
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Two Men Held for Military Plot Against Britain
In New York City on February 20, Albert A. Sander and Charles Wannenberg were arrested and charged with feloniously initiating a military enterprise against Great Britain and Ireland for Germany. They allegedly hired and sent men to Britain to obtain military plans which were sent back in packages and invisible ink letters, then shared with central powers agents led by Germany. Sander, president of the Central Powers War Films exchange, and Wannenberg, his assistant, deny the charges as prosecutor John C. Knox leads the case.
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Alderman Faces Sedition Charges In Chicago
Chicago February 20 The city council ordered an investigation by its judiciary committee into alleged sedition utterances by Socialist alderman John C Kennedy He was quoted as saying Socialists would be justified in starting a bloody revolution if the United States entered a war Kennedy denies making the remark The case centers on a newspaper attributed quote and council action remains pending.
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J J Richardson veteran editor dies at Davenport
J J Richardson publisher of the Davenport Democrat died at St Luke s hospital after surgery. He was 73 and widely known as Dean of American Newspapermen for over 85 years with deep ties to Democratic politics and Grover Cleveland. Survived by widow and daughter Mrs W J Jefferson of Chicago. funeral set for 2 pm Wednesday.
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Two Schooners Sunk in Newfoundland Waters
London reports the Newfoundland fishing schooners Mayola of 146 tons and Dorothy of 57 tons sunk. Lloyds Shipping Agency announced the loss today.
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Penfield seeks Austria's stand on submarine warfare
Ambassador Penfield delivered to the Austro Hungarian foreign minister a request for a clear final definition of Austria's position on submarine warfare. Washington instructed Penfield to press Austria for its stance on German intensified submarine actions and whether prior assurances remain valid. The state department favors maintaining ties with some central powers and expects a break with Turkey and Bulgaria after Austria. Count Czernin later held audience with Emperor Franz Joseph and Penfield after a prior meeting with Penfield.
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Denies German Coin Backs Cuban Revolt
The Cuban consul at Havre issued a statement denying reports that German intrigue fuels Cuba’s troubles. The dispatch states disturbances stem solely from the bitter mood before the presidential election.
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War news brief from near Kat-el-Amara clashes
The British and the Turke engage near Kat-el-Amara with each side trading positions after capturing two Turkish posts before being pushed back. On other fronts operations are minor with small raiding parties and artillery activity. Two British steamers totaling 8,242 tons were sunk yesterday by German submarines.
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Booze Squad Sleuth Missing at Des Moines
Des Moines detectives mobilized to search for W. J. Barclay a member of the force and Booze squad who has been missing since Friday. Barclay aided in enforcing liquor laws and had been involved in a bootlegging case. A threatening black man is sought in connection with his disappearance.
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Third Infantry Mustered Out At Des Moines
Des Moines February 20 Members of the Third Infantry Town national guard were mustered out of federal service today and returned to state command. Des Moines companies left first boarded street cars for home free from military discipline for eight months. Other units headed to their home stations as fast trains could transport them. By 4 pm only one company remained at Fort Des Moines with Council Bluffs unit allowed to stay another day due to transport limits. The Iowa field hospital company moved into Fort Des Moines after spending the night in cars. The Town cavalry had not yet arrived in Kansas City and their arrival time remained uncertain.
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Churchmen Honor Edsall's Memory
Dignitaries from the Midwest attended the funeral of Right Rev Samuel Cook Edsall bishop of Minnesota who died near Rochester Minnesota after a brief illness. Suffragan bishop FP A McElwain of Faribault Minn led services. The body was sent to Dixon Tennessee for interment.
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Cuban Rebels Warned by the U S
Washington February 20 The state department admitted that President Mevocal of Cuba has been formally advised by the United States that the Liberal revolutionary movement is regarded as illegal and will not be countenanced by this government.
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Pickets Arrested in Chicago Garment Strike Threaten Hunger Strike
In Chicago on February 20, girl members of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union were arrested for picketing in violation of injunctions. Yesterday 26 strikers were arrested in the central district where most factories of the strike are located, 22 of them women.
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School of Musketry Opens at Fort Sill
Fort Sill Oklahoma hosts the U S Army school of musketry opening its spring term March 1. More than 150 men from many posts are expected to attend accuracy and drill instruction at the exclusive facility. An advertisement for cigars appears among the readable text.
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Hungry Women Riot Over Food Prices in New York
Riots erupt in Manhattan and Brooklyn district five when potatoes rise to seven cents a pound and onions to 18 cents per pound. Hartigan appeals to state agriculture officials for relief as women accuse producers and railways of causing shortages. A mass meeting plans to urge Mayor Mitchel to act, while wholesale potato prices soar from 3.25 to 9 dollars per 15 pound sack and onion prices climb from 3 to 15.50 per 100 pounds.
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Bandits Beat Up Policeman in Chicago Street
Three masked bandits assaulted Patrolman Louis E. Gartrell on Sheffield Avenue, escaping with a revolver, a $125 diamond ring, and $314 in currency. Gartrell, out of uniform after a lodge meeting, was found unconscious by Timothy Sullivan of New Haven and Victor Linnart, participants in last week’s six day bicycle race.
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Rear Admiral Bates Dead Funeral at Binghamton
Rear-Admiral Alexander Berry Bates died here yesterday. His funeral is set for Thursday afternoon with prominent officials to attend. Durial will be in this city for the services.
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Temperatures Reported For February 20
Readings furnished by Buchanan Optical show hourly temperatures from midnight to noon with values ranging from a low around 8 to a high near 32. Historical comparisons list prior years from 1911 to 1916 with varying ranges.
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Paper Delivery Reminder Framed by Residence Contact
If the paper is not delivered by six this evening call 3330 for a copy to be sent. After six thirty, call telephone number 2 to arrange redelivery.
U S Schooner Victim Reported as Dorothy Sunk
London dispatch reports the schooner Dorothy sunk but the Lloyds agency withholds nationality. St Johns suggests the Rose Dorothea, a Newfoundland vessel from Provincetown, may be the Dorothy, returning from Oporto with fishery salt.
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Big French liner leaves port with ninety Americans
Eight ships sailed from New York for Europe as British and French liners continued to depart despite the submarine danger. The Cobra reached Gibraltar safely en route to Genoa, while La Touraine left Bordeaux heading to New York. The Grduna left Liverpool with passengers and cargo after the German blockade. The Chicago sailed to Bordeaux with no Americans aboard.
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Senate Passes Antfopy Bill Amid War Hype
Washington reports the Senate passed the espionage and neutrality bills with strong penalties for spying and plans to shield U S defense information. Porto Rican citizenship and civil government bill also clears the Senate. President Wilson may skip an extra session to confirm cabinet nominees. Car shortage bill gains favorable House committee action.
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Firm Demand Sent Berlin for Release of 72 Americans
Washington reports that a firm demand for the release of 72 American Yarrowdale prisoners held in Germany has been sent to the Imperial government. Secretary Lansing disclosed the demand went via secret dispatches Saturday and Berlin replied Sunday that the prisoners would be released shortly, though not believed to be a direct reply to the ultimatum. The note outlined U.S. policy to avoid actions for military necessity and cited German property and ships issues.
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Greek City Taken by Italian Troops
An exchange Telegraph dispatch from Athens reports Italian battalions occupy Kovitza in western Greece near the Albanian border. Greek authorities at Konitza are said to have withdrawn southward to Janina.
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Deemer Improves. Chance of Recovery Noted
Red Oak February 20 After a specialist consultation early today doctors said Supreme Court Justice Horace EB Deemer's condition has improved and his chances of recovery are slightly better. He was able to take nourishment and recognize family and friends. El Verso, a great 10c Cigar.
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Congress Debates Expanded Interstate Commerce Commission
Senate session opened at 11 am to discuss enlarging the interstate commerce commission from seven to nine members. The House also convened at 11 am to debate an army appropriation bill and an emergency commerce measure, with committee reports favoring passage.
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