Roosevelt and Four Sons Form American Legion War Reserve
New York Feb 28 formal notice of the American Legion a first reserve to be composed of former army navy and militia men aims to enlist 250 000 to 860 000 ready for instant call in case of emergency Major General Leonard Wood endorses the plan former President Theodore Roosevelt and his four sons pledge membership. The legion would organize two active branches including a line and a special service unit with experts such as engineers doctors aviators and telegraphers. Governors Island will host the national headquarters with regional units nationwide to follow.
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Morning Journal
New York
American Legion
Army
Navy
Giordon Johnston
Leonard Wood
Department of the East
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Wavy
Wood
Roosevelt
War
the Navy
Legion
Colonal
Congress
Cubas
New York State
United States
Governors Island
N. Y
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Iportant
British Chancellor Warns on World Dictatorship Threat
In London Feb 20, 1936, Chancellor of the Exchequer David Lloyd George warned that a German victory would leave Britain exposed to a world dictatorship. He argued America would be unable to defend Europe and urged decisive action on liquor and industrial controls.
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America
Germany
Great Britain
France
Rossia
United States
Factories refuse full week over drink shortage
Report notes factory workers balk at full weeks due to drink shortages. A speaker states employers need workers and arms, warning every day of delay endangers the country. Industrial disputes are inevitable but unaffordable now. He calls life risking to Britons over a farthing an hour.
Disabled steamer Mongolian arrives under guard at Halifax
The Mongolian of the Allin line, carrying 200 passengers and a valuable cargo, reached Halifax under convoy to the United States coast guard cruiser Seneca after striking a rock near the harbor mouth. The ship, which left Philadelphia for Glasgow January 4, had repairs in drydock and resumed the voyage February 17 before returning under distress signals.
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Morning Journal
Halifax
Allin Line
United States Coast Guard
Seneca
St. Johns
Philadelphia
Glasgow
Johns
Bernhardt Patient Progress Reported After Amputation
Bordeaux February 28 report from Dr Denice in attendance on Sarah Bernhardt notes continued excellent condition after last week's right leg amputation. Daily bulletins will be omitted, and the actress receives many messages from friends, including in the United States.
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Morning Journal
Bordeaux
Paris
Denice
Mme
Sarah Bernhardt
Mme. Bernhardt
United States
France to Deal With Dacia in Prize Court
Washington wrestles with France over the seizure of the American steamer Dacia by a French cruiser at Brest. The dispute centers on whether a registry transfer after hostilities began is valid under prize law, with U S officials noting French practice has varied over time.
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Washington
Brest
France
England
United States
State Department
Congress
Louis XVI
Erindilla
Great Britain
Paris
Rittman automatic processes hailed as key to American industry
Secretary Lane announces two new chemical processes by Dr Walter Rittman of the bureau of mines. One could boost gasoline output by 200 percent. the other enables production of toluene, dyes, and high explosives from crude petroleum, reducing reliance on Germany and Britain.
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OY Morning Journal
Washington
Lane
Interior Department
Walter F. Kittman
Bureau of Mines
United States
Thermany
Kittin Hes
Standard Il Company
Dr. Rittman
Rittman
Germany
England
Diplomats Debate Blockade Policy Amid Neutral Shipping Question
Washington officials discussed Britain’s reported plan to halt all shipping to and from Germany and Austria. Neutrals weigh legality under international law as debates focus on what constitutes an effective blockade and the radius of action for enforcing it.
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Washington
Fel
Great Britain
Germany
Austria
Asquith
House of Commons
London
Ambassador Page
Critieh Ambasey
Wee
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England
Paria
France
United States Naval War College
War News of Yesterday Highlights Fronts and Diplomacy
Reports from the European theater note heavy fighting in Poland Galicia and the Niemen left bank. German and French statements diverge over the Vosges and Champagne fronts while Soissons and Beausejour areas see bombardment. Cairo cites Sinai evacuation by Turks, amid fears of a second Egyptian invasion. Locquires bay drift suggests loss of British cruiser Liverpool. Zeppelin production under way at Friedrichshafen as Britain faces war pressures. David Lloyd George warns Germany would dominate if victorious and urges American entry remains uncertain.
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Russian War Office
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Poland
Galicia
Vosges
Champagne
Soissons
Beausejour
Cairo
London
Sinai Peninsula
Bues Nd Akabah
Bay of Locquires
English
Liverpool
Friedrichshafen
David Liesd-George
Bangor
Wales
Queen Elilzabeth
Queen Eliabeth
Yser
Poyland
Pyar
Gre Pan England
Clyde
David Lloyd George
Miner Robert Peter Dies by Suicide in Springdale Cabin
Robert Peter, 65, a miner, shot himself today in his Springdale cabin. He had been in ill health recently. Friends caring for him had received a letter from relatives in Lexington, Kentucky urging care. He is brother to Arthur Peter, chemistry professor at the University of Kentucky.
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Boulder
Cole
Robert Peter
Springdale
Lexington
Peter
Arthur Peter
University of Kentucky
Revolution in oil industry promised by new discovery
Secretary of Interior Lane announces a discovery he calls the greatest importance to the United States. The statement signals a major shift in oil industry prospects and national energy policy.
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Lane
United States
Blockade Radius and Effectiveness Defined
The article discusses how the radius of an armed blockade depends on ship numbers and circumstances, noting it cannot extend to distant seas. It explains neutrals are spared long-distance disruption while risk remains for ships approaching forbidden points, and that blockades must target the enemy’s ports with declared geographic limits.
Zeppelin Lost in Adriatic Report Comes In
Reports from Geneva confirm the loss in the Adriatic of a smaller Zeppelin type with its crew. The airship had departed Friedrichshaven for the Austrian naval base at Vola in early February. King George returned to the palace after visiting British fleet warships.
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OY Morning Journal
Geneva
Switzerland
Paris
Adriatic Sea
Friedrichshaven
Vola
London
George
Vigorous Attack on Dardanelles Forts Still in Progress
London dispatch reports allied forces landing artillery near the damaged Dardanelles forts. British and French flags fly over positions as the fleet bombards inner forts. Powder magazine exploded with victims. fleet advances toward the lighthouse near the fort Whilid Bahr. European side forts silenced. mine sweeping continues. About 50,000 Turks on the European side and 15,000 on the Asiatic side.
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Dardanelles
London
Pixchan ‘Telegraph Company
Athens
Desroyed
Whilid Bahr
Europea
Russians Push Front Across Front Amid War News From Europe
London reports indicate Russian offensives extend along the front with reinforcements for the Russians. German advances are checked in north Poland with recapture of Vranesnysz and new prisoner gains. The Dardanelles remains a focal point for the Allies as the Belgian and Belgian-origin forces fight on the Yser. The Belgian army retools and fights near the Yser while Western fronts see activity in Champagne and the Vosges.
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Poland
Vranesnysz
Petrograd
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von Hindenburg
Warsaw
Galicia
Carpathians
Russia
Dardanelles
Balkan
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