davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-02-13
Explosion In City
Of Mexico: 10 Dead
(By, Associated Press.

MEXICO, ID. f., Feb l3.-At least ten
persons were killed and many injured in
fire which destroyed the Mexican Cen
tral warehouse last night. The casual
ties were caused BY nm explosion Of dyna
mite and gun cartridges stored in the
building
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-02-13
US. Loans Arms
To Stop Revolt
by Associated Press.l

HAVANA, Feb. I3.-It IS Off
cially announced that the United
States has offered five thousand
rifles and five million cartridges
to the Cuban government. An en-
counter has occurred in Matan-
zas between government troops
and rebels.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-02-13
Cuban Situation Is
Under Observation

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Feb 13.-The
government j. keeping 4 watchful eye on
the Cuban political situation following re-
ports 70 the state department Of a threat
cned revolution over election troubles and
the department j. warning the Cnbans not
70 throw their republic into civil war.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-02-13
Ameaican Embassy
Is Found Deserted
,By Associated Press.)

BERLIN. Feb. 12-The building for
merly occupied by the American embassy
was almost deserted today when l.. Polo
lie Bernade, the Spanish ambassador, ar
rived to take over American interests here.
The upper half of the building j. occupied
by the Dutch government, representing
Great Britain.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-02-13
Southwestern Summary.

North Texas. clcad to cloudy: tcm. u
to 4J: raining a little M Greenviile at
a. IN. today.
Gulf coast. clear 10 part cloudy: tenn.
iJ Ia ~.
East Texas. clear a. cloudy; tenn. ;6 to
T..
West Texas. cloudy To part cloudy: tenn.
f.: t. II.
Central Texas. cloudy: tenn. ~ t. -.
Arkansas. clear To- cloudy; tenn. -.
Oklnboma. cloudy: tenn. - L. ~.
Louisiana. clear to cloady; TEN. ~ to
IN
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-02-13

Note tal acreage 1917: thl. acreage 1916
tcl condition Feb. Il 1917: ca. condition Feb
/. 1917; tcl. condition Jan. -. 1910
States Department If Agriculture:
There were 4,60T ears shipped ont Of the
Texas Bermuda onion district in 1915 and
the average yield for the district was about
|231 crates per acre. In 1916 the ship
ments were 1903 ears, and the average
yield per acre about 225 crates.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-02-13

NEW YORK, n. ", Feb. 13.-Gold
amounting to $25,000,000 arrived today
from Canada for J. p. Morgan for the ac-
count Of the British government. This is
the first large consignment for Great
Britain since early in January.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-02-13
VALLEY ONIONS
CROP IMPROVES
PERCENTAGE TO NORMAL SHOWS
THE CROP IN BETTER CONDITION
THAN THIS TINE IN 1916.

Condition of Bermuda onions IN Texas
on February ], 1917, compared with Jan
uary, IT.. 1917. and February 4, 1916. with
preliminary estimate ot acreage for
1917, compared with acreage N 1916. a.
shown TN returns from correspondents 10
the Bureau OF Crop Estimates, United
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-02-13

Vote PLAN
FAVORABLY
REPOR TED

AUSTIN. Tex, Feb. i3.-The
house constitutional amendment
subcommittee today reported
fayorabIy on submission. The
proposed amendment would pro-
hibit the manufacture, sale, ex-
charge and storage Of liquors and
the interstate or intrastate ship
ment OF liquors. The election will
be held August 2l. 1917.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-02-13
RISE IN TEMPERATURE FORECAST

I'F fNNfF'ldtf-U TTf.NN.F
WASHINGTON. ID. C.. Feb. 13.-WhiIe
the Atlantic states all reported low tenn
peratures today. weather reports were
that the mercury would rise throughout
the east tonight.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-02-13
Navy BILL
IS PASSED

~ aN7-7'TT'
WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. i3.-
The house today passed The naval ap-
preparation bill aggregatng S369. .000,-
O00 including administration emer-
gency amendments for commandeer-
,"g ship yards and munitions plants
and acquisition OF basis patents of
aircraft. The measure now goes to
the senate.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-02-13

NEW YORK, N. r., Feb. I3.-Two
British passenger liners, the Laconia from
Liverpool and the Ascania from London,
reached here today and reported having
passed through the war zone without be-
ing stopped or sighting anything unusual.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-02-13
{ By ASsOciatcd FreSs. J

LONDON. Feb. 13.-lt i officially an
nounccd that British forces on the Tigri>
established line across the Tlgris bend
west of kut Amara, completely hem
ming in the Turks.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-02-13
RUSSIAN ATTACKS ARE REPULsED

NY AssOtIhttd fT'HN+'
BERLIN. Feb. l3.-Two attacks by the
Russians Yesterday on the Upper Sereth
river were rcpulSed, the war office an
nounceS.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-02-13

LONDON. Feb. I3.-LIoyd's say that
the Afric has been sunk, and part vi ihr
crew landed. The Norwegian motor WI
sci West was also sunk.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-02-13
(Rv Associated Prrss. /.


NEW YORK, NY, Feb. I3-The White
Star Line has a report that the steam
ship AfTic has been sunk. She was last
reported leaving Capetown, South Africa,
December 3, with destination not givpn
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-02-13
tBy Associated Press.l

QUEENSTOWN, Feb. I3.-0ne of three
American firemen, lanes Weygard, aboard
the British steamship Sakonian, sunk
Wednesday last, was wounded by shell
splinter and is now in the hospital here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-02-13
Hcai Observations.

The following local weather observa-
tions are issued today by Mrs. A. w. Reed.
United States official weather observer at
brownsville, and covers the period OF
twcnty-four hours ending at a. m. today:
Maximum temperature -..... Mtl
Minimum temperature .......- .ls-.,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-29
Presbyterian Church
 May Provide Annuity
 for Widows of Pastors

Plans are now on foot in the Pres byterian church, whereby an annuity will be founded for the widows of de- ceased pastors. The movement, stim- ulated by the most influential mem- bers of the church, took expression yesterday with the result that plan for a permanent trust fund will be laid before the session at it's next meeting.
 While it is generally understood that Mrs. John MacLaren Richardson has been carefully provided for through bequests of which the late pastor was legatee. the great work done for the church during his life is said today to have appealed so strongly to the congregation that the annuity form of appreciation is con. sidered better than the memorial pre-. viously planned.
 It is likely that endowments will be made to a fund that will substantially aid the widows of deceased pastors and will materially add to the lifelong comfort of their families.
 A temporary committee of supply for the pulpit has been formed, head ed by Walter M. Bang. The possibility of supplying the pulpit temporarily is now under consideration.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-29
INTERMEDIARY. BITTEN BY DOC,
 STRANGELY ILL
Doctors Say He is Victim of Hydrophob obia- Refuses
 Pasteur Treatment.

Waterbury, Jan. 29-Joseph Gel gauda of 287 Highland avenue, cas- ter employed in one of the local fac- tories. is seriously sick with a disease that the doctors think is hydrophobia.
 Ge1gauda was attacked by a strange dog which was fighting with his own dog on Dec. Is and was bitten on the right toe. He paid no attention to the wound and it healed in few days. A week ago he was stricken sick and since that time has been unable to drink water or to sleep.
 He has hallucinations and convul- sions periodically during the day and although otherwise rational, he be- comes violent when under the spell of the Authorizations. The city has of- fered to send him to the Pasteur in- stitute in New York for treatment but so far he has refused to accept the offer, Recently several mad dogs were at large in this vicinity and the situation became so threatening that an order was issued requiring that all dogs be muzzled.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-29
DISTRICT OF NEWTOWN, ss., PROBATE COURT.
Jan. 27. 1917,

ss7f 5ss-s Jan. zf, lSlI.
 Estate of Michael Lynch. late of Newtown, in said district, deceased.
 The executor having exhibited his administration account with said es- tate to this court for allowance. it is
 Ordered-That the 3rd day of February. A. D., 1917, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. at the Probate Office Tn Newtown be and the same is as- signed for a hearing on the allowance of said administration account, and this court directs the executor to cite ali persons interested therein to ap- pear at said time and place, by pub lishing this order one time in some newspaper having q circulation in feaid district. and by posting a copy on public dkn-post in the Town of !Newtown, where the deceased last 6wslt. at least five days before said It1me assigned.
 WILLIAM c. JOHNSON. ae Judge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-29
Elect Flanagan to
 Head St. Patrick's
 Knights Organization

Michael J. Flanagan, assistant clerk of the superior court, was elected president of the Knights of St. Pat rick at a meeting held yesterday af- ternoon at the Knights of Columbus club house. Other officers elected
 were: Vice president, John H.. Red gate: secretary, James H. Rooney; treasurer. John J. Frederick. The so- ciety voted to hold it's annual banquet at The stratheld, Monday evening March 19.
 The committee of arrangements is spar1ng no expense in an effort ttc make the affair the biggest and bes, yet held The women will attend the banquet and dancing will follow in the ball room of the hotel.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-29
New York Banker
 Clears McAdoo In
 Hearing on "Leak'

(Continued from Page One) the treasury about the mattter?" pur- sued the attorney.
 "I think I did. I told him that our offices were best adapted to the bank of any in the street at that time. I said would be very glad to have the federal reserve bank take a lease of our offices It was just after the outbreak of the war. Wall street was closed up and very few offices were available."
 Did you ask it as favor9"
 'I did not ask 1t as g favor. l thought we had a right. however, to use any proper influence we could use"
 Two other concerns, he said. were seeking to lease offices to the bank at the same time.
 Mr. >Whipple placed before the com mittee the accounts of the market dealings of the, Fisk firm during the 'sleak" period and asked whether they contained the names of any public of- flcials. The witness replied in the negative. Fisk said that since the leak inquiry started MT. McAdoo once de- clined to converse with him over a telephone and again, In a Washington hotel, said publicly that until the in- vestigation was at an end they would have no communication with each other.
 A week ago last Tuesday, Fisk said. he telephoned McAdoo's office. |. "Mr. McAdoo did not answer me- Fisk testified. ''He said through a clerk that he was quite busy and would call me. Later in the day l received a letter from him in which he said that it would be only wise and proper for us to have no com munication with each other until the leak inquiry was overs'
 Asked by Representative Campbell when he last talked with MT. McAdoo. Fisk said 1t was a week ago last Fri- day and added the circumstances of their meeting.
 1T was leaving the New Willard hotel when MT. McAdoo came in," he said. ''I said Good morning to him and he passed me. Then he turned and said to those about him Until this leak inquiry is over Mr. Fisk and I will have no further communities tion'''
 Prior to that time, Fisk said, he had not talked with McAdoo for sew eral months. He added, however, that recently he had members of his firm call MT. McAdoo by telephone and request him to grant an audience to an unnamed man who was on his way to Serbia in the interest of a. re- lief fund.
 Fisk said that his firm retains In Washington a newspaper man, whose name he could not recall, to keep 1t informed regarding governmental ac- tivities in which it is interested. He promised to furnish the representa- tive's name later. He denied speci- fically. however, that his firm had re- ceived any communication from its Washington representative between Dec. 10 and Dec. 23 relative to the peace note.
 MT. Whipple requested Fisk to look through his files for previous com implications from the firms Wash ington representative. indicating pos- sibility of search for other "1eaks. ,.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-29
DUNN APPEAL WITHDRAWN.

Notice that Nellie F. Dunn has withdrawn her appeal from the de- cision of Judge Paul l.. Miller. ad- mitting to probate the will of her father. William Dunn, was filed in the probate court today. In his will, drawn Jan. 12, 1916, MT. Dunn made his wife, Margaret, sole beneficiary and named his daughter, Margaret M Dunn as executrix. MT. Dunn sold considerable property in the East End to the Remington Arms-U. M. c. O.. and it was believed his estate would inventory about s30.0O0. The inven- tory filed by appraisers, Albert J. Merritt and Arthur M. Comley, shows real estate valued at $3,000, and a horse and harness valued at $55
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-29


 On Feb. the resignation of Ed ward N. Hurley. chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, goes into effect, and William J. Harris. hereto fore vice chairman, becomes chair man of the commission, which deals with corporations. MT. Harris was appointed director of the census soon after in that capacity until he became member of the Federal Trade Com- mission, about two years ago. He was mentioned in 1914 for the Demo- cratic nomination for governor of Georgia, his home state, but with drew from the race to devote all his attention to census bureau affairs. MT. Harris is a son-in-law of the late General Joe Wheeler and was secre- tary to Senator Clay of Georgia. He is an insurance man and is an able executive and statistician.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-29
Woman Living In Moscow Sued Here
 For a Separation

Anna West, who is living in Mos- COW. Russia, has been sued for divorce by Charles West of this city. Deser- tion March 1, 1893, Is alleged. The couple were married March 15, 1892. Mrs. Vests maiden name was Anna Morning.
 Another divorce action filed in the \ superior court today was brought by Grace Matthews of this city against Raymond Matthews of this city. In' temperance and cruelty are alleged. The couple were married July z, 1908. Mrs. Matthews maiden name was Grace Krihks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-29
School Girls Clash
 and One Takes Count

Two girl pupils of Prospect street school clashed. employing the art of fisticuffs this morning in Broad street, according to their comrades' stories, and as result Hilda Mitchell of State street, was knocked out.
 Hilda was the recipient of hay maker, but whether the blow, her fall or the fact that she is subject to faint ing spells is to blame, she became un- conscious. She was carried by a man to the school where school nurse re- vived her and then she went home.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-29
CHARLES GRAETHER

Charles Graether died last night at his home, 236 Harral avenue, aged 88 years. MT. Graether had resided in Bridgeport many years, and he was widely known here through the keen interest which he took in the develop ment of Beardsley park some time ago. He was born in Gingenbach, Germany. He was member ol Humboldt Stamm, No. 16S, and Schil- Ter lodge, No. 33, U. O. R. M. Sur viving him are five daughters. Mrs. Mary Hosbach, Mrs. Bertha Blaikie, Mrs. Emma Nagle, Mrs. Josephine Weston and Misss Lillian Graether; a son, Charles J. Graether eight grand children and two great grandchildren
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-29
THOMAS O'BRIEN.

The funeral of Thomas O'Brien, a former resident of this city. who died in Detroit last week, was held from the undertaking parlors of Michael J.. Cannon at 8:30 this m morning and a half hour later from Sacred Heart church where Rev. Thomas J. Mooney sang the mass of requiem. The services were largely attended. The bearers were Joseph and James Carroll, James Durja. William Keat- ing, Joseph Kroskey and Maurice Connery. Burial was in St. MichaePs cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-29
DIED 

~~~AAAAS~> ~~~AAS~> ss5k this city. Jan. 27, 1917, Pauline DfeAs1er, wife of Archie Swindon, aged 35 years. 3 months. 30 days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at her late residence No. < 85 William St., on Tuesday, Jan. 3oth at 3 p. m. Interment Lakeview cemetery.
 A 27 bsp MORAN-In this city, Monday. Jan. 29, 1a17. Lawrence D. Moran. son Of Ann and the late Thomas Moran. Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, No. 88 Orchard street on Wednesday. Jan. 31st, 1917 at 8:30 a. m, and from St. Charles church, at 9 a. m. Interment St. MichaePs cemetery.
 tf .I A 29 b"p DEAN-In this city, Jan. 27, 1917, Charles Dean. Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the undertaking par Tors of Rourke & Boucher, 1295 5 Main street on Tuesday. Jan. 30 at 2 p. m.
 Interment at Union cemetery. Stratford.
 asp7 LOCHEAD-fn this city, Jan. 2S, 1917, Robert T. Lochead, aged 7S years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the mortuary chapel of August c. Baker, 12s7 Stratford avenue, on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30.
 Interment in family plot in Lake view cemetery. Automobile corr tege.
 A, 2s r.. MACY-In this city, Jan. 2s, 1917, Myra,. widow of the late Henry Macy.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of her son, Henry Macy, 69 Drew Place on Wednesday morning at S:30 and from St. Anthony's Roman Catholic church where mass will be read ct 9 o'clock.
 Interment in St. Michaeps ceme- tery. Automobile cortege.
 A 2s b. GRAETHER-In this city, Jan. 2S, 1917. Charles Graether, aged SS years, months, 6 days. Friends are invited to attend the AuuSId1 lIOIIl HE ldL6 TSSlQenCe, NO. 236 Harral avenue on Wednesday, Jan. 31st at 2:30 D. m.
 Interment Park cemetery.
 A 29 b*p McCARTHY-In this city, Jan. 26, 1917, Justin Mccarthy.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the mortuary chapel of August G. Baker, No. 1297 Strat- ford avenue, on Tuesday, at S:3O a. m. and from St. Mary's church, where mass will be read at a. m. . Interment in St. Michaers ceme- tery.
 MAUTV--In this city, Jan. e2s. 1917, Moritz Mautv.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, 164S Main street on Tuesday, Jan. 30th at 8:30 a. m., and from St. Joseph's church at 3 a. m. Interment family plot St. Mi chael's cemetery.
 A 2s b. TUTHILI-In this city, Jan. 2s, 1917, Alice A. Tuthill, widow of James w Tuthill.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the parlors of Hawley & Wilmot, No 168 State street on Tuesday. 30th inst, at 3 o'clock D. m.
 Burial in Chester, N. Y., ceme- tery.
 f
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-29
Gerard Again Asks
 About U. $. Prisoners

Washington, Jan. 2s--Ambassado Gerard today reported that he had presented second inquiry to the Ger man foreign office as to whether there were any. Americans among the neutral sailors taken to Germany as1 prisoners of war on the prize ship Yarrowdale.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-29
TAKE PAsTEUR TREATMENT.

Hartford, Jan. 29-It was said at the office of the state board of health today that during the prevalence of rabies among the dogs. of the state, IT persons had been bitten. All have been sent to the Pasteur Institute in New York and responded readily to treatment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-29
JOSEPH SPAGELE.

The funeral of Joseph Spagele was largely attended from his late home He Linen avenue, at 9:30 this morn ing and at 10 o'clock from St. Angus tines church, where Rev. Edward F, Hayes sang the high mass of requiem. At the offertory, Mrs. F. J. Kelley and Prof A. T.. Brisebois sang Pie Jesu'' and after the mass Miss .Katheryn Ryan sang Face to Face" The bearers were Capt William Bishop, Joseph and Frank Bishop, James H. Gleason, Clarence P. Nolan, and Geo. Butler. A delegation was present from the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Burial was in St. MichaeFs ceme- tery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-29
NORTH MAUTv

Moritz Mautv, one of the oldest German residents of this city, died at his home, 1648 Main street, yesterday Mr. Mautv had been in ill health for some time, but had been able to work at his trade of piano polisher until Sat- urday. He was born in Germany, but had resided in this city for more than 40 years, He was a member of Heine lodge, Sons of Herman. His widow survives him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-29
EMMA H. NICHOLS

Emma, wife of Ezra Nichols, died last night at her home, 151e Stratford avenue after a brief illness with pneu- monia. Mrs. Nichols was born in Dan- wills, Canada, 58 years ago. She had resided many years in Bridgeport Her husband and a daugter survive her.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-29
MIRA MACY

?Myra, widow of Henry Macy, of 69 Drew place. died at St. ,Vincent's hos .pital Saturday following a, brief illness with pneumonia. Mrs. Macy is sur vived by two sons. Edward and Fred erick H. Macy, five grandchildren, a sister Mrs. Melinda Coutermauch, and a brother, Edward LaPorte. She was 8 member of St. Anthony's church.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-29
wILHEINuNA KhAUsE.

The funeral of Wilhelmina Krause was largely attended at 2:30 this af- ternoon from her late home, S26 North avenue. Rev. R. H. White conducted the services. A quartet composed of Mrs. Ada Tuck Whitak- CT, Miss May Hart, Robert Clarke and Louis Ginand, sang several appropri- ate hymns Burial was in Mountain Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-29
ROBERT 0. LOCHEAD

Robert c. Lochead died Saturday at his home, 194 Wilmot avenue. MT. Lochead was 73 years old. He was for 30 years a. watchman for the Bridgeport Brass Go. He is survived by his two daughters, Amanda, wife of Stephen Rice, and Sarah, wife of Charles Hungerford, two sons, Smith and Daniel Lochead, and five grand. children.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-29
WILLIAM sNOWDEN

The funeral of William Snowden was largely attended from Trinity Episcopal church at 2 o'clock this af- ternoon. Rev. c. W. Areson, rector of the church, conducted the services. Burial was in. Union cemetery, strat- ford.