Army Well Equipped for Work in France
Representative Glass defended the administration in a House speech asserting the American line has not fallen short in France. He praised General Joure for advising equipment from French factories and argued the Browning gun is superior to the Lewis gun, with German forces lagging. He highlighted the army in France is well equipped, trained, and expanding, noting only selective drafts and the nation’s patriotism. He warned against malcontents who claim equipment shortages.
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Joy in glorious fight inspires workers in Petrograd
Semi official news reports that workmen and soldiers in Petrograd say they applaud Russia’s stand against German and imperialist foes. They note Berlin and Vienna unions and urge Austro German workers to press for end of negotiations at Prest Litovsk with Von Kühlmann and Karl Liebknecht, now imprisoned.
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Vienna
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Russia
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Three Montanans Known Survivors
Special Dispatch from Portland lists Montana survivors of the Uscarcia, published by the Portland Evening Journal from Washington with War Department credit. Names include Private James Tasye of Kalispell, Private Wesley Basye of Kalispell, Private Van Dendriessche of Stevensville, and Follman White of Augusta with parents listed.
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War Department
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Taser
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John van Dendriessche
Stevensville
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Goalman White
Jennie White
Augusta
Suffering Endured Without Complaint on Irish Coast
A mass of wreckage marks the Tuscania sinking by a German sub off the Irish coast. About 298 survivors stay in Belfast area hotels and hospitals, while 100 men died. Reports describe calm order among troops, no panic, and varying accounts of the sub’s appearance.
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Belfast
England
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Pacific Coast
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Temp
Last cries echo as Tuscania sinks after explosion
A Winesre crewman told Lieut A J Chamb of Washington that a single cry of anguish rose from the hold as water closed over the vessel. A tiny trawler with Tuscania until the end saw a midship fire as the ship broke in two and sank. Most who died perished in the boiler room explosion. A survivor recalled the second engineer checking engine speed before the disaster.
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Winesre
A. J. Chamb
Washington, D.C
Aurania Struck by German Submarine Off New York
The Cunard liner Aurania, 13,400 tons, struck by a German submarine within 48 hours while bound for the United States. The ship, badly damaged but not sunk, is said to be returning to port with government vessels assisting. It carried 12 to 14 passengers and is a sister ship to the Andania.
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Newcastle
Not Honest In Peage Intention From Budapest
Advices from Budapest report Julius Andrassy, former Hungarian premier, stating in the lower house that he was seriously shot. Count Andrassy added that Bolsheviks seek to terrorize governments. He warned Poland’s fate would be decided under Bolshevik interference if troops withdraw.
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Seventeen Men Landed at Fort Islay Scotland
A dispatch reports seventeen men landed at Fort Islay in Scotland. British authorities strive to comfort survivors, including Privates Harry A. Keeler Lloyd Ledbetter James T. Moss Walter Maczarek David Roe Edward J. Peterson J. W. Redd A. M. Roberts Lee F. Terzia Ralph Uphus A Van Driesede Coleman White John S. Williams Edward L. Ashby Frank Slexander i. Second Lied engineers Sergt. Marry A. Bullock Corp. Privates Alva Bowman Dale O Hazelett William A. Hickring and Charles Ineck.
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Harry A. Keeler
Lloyd Ledbeter
James T. Moss
Walter Maczarek
David Roe
Edward J. Peterson
J. W. Redd
A.M. Roberts
Lee F. Terzia
Ralph Uphus
A. van Driesede
Coleman White
John S. Williams
Edward L. Ashby
Frank Slexander i
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Marry A. Bullock
Corp
Alva Bowman
Dale
Hazelett
William A. Hickring
Charles Ineck
Martini Held for Draft Registration Failure in Helena
Joe Martini, a 28 year old of Mexican descent and American citizen, is jailed for 30 days in Lew and Clark county for failing to register for the selective draft. United States Marshal Joseph L. Asbridge took him to Tutte for induction into the army after serving the sentence. Martini claimed he did not know he was required to register.
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Helena
Joe Martini
Lew and Clark County
Tutte
United States
Joseph L. Asbridge
Martini
Explosion in Dutch powder factory shocks Rheinish Prussia
A man from Oldenzaal Holland reports a massive explosion at a powder factory in Vohr Winkel near Barmen Rheinish Prussia. Many people are killed or injured in the blast, with authorities mounting rescue and investigation efforts.
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Maney Tueyaun
Oldenzaal
Holland
Reuter's Limited
Voh- Winkel
Barmen
Rheinish
Prussia
Roosevelt in Roosevelt Hospital After Ear Surgery
Col Theodore Roosevelt rests in Roosevelt Hospital after surgery for ear abscesses. Doctors report improving internal ear inflammation but cannot confirm if further operations are needed. bulletin notes condition remains serious but hopeful. The update comes from Martin and Dr. Duet as of 8 o clock tonight.
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Theodore] Roosevelt
Roosevelt Hospital
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Duet
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Young and Old Called for Flemish Coast Military Service
Fragmentary text notes age limits for conscription along the Flemish coast, listing a range from ten to sixty as the qualifying ages for military service, with references to both young and old populations.
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Flemish
Eagan Holds Ground In Ten Round No-Decision Bout
In Eagan a welterweight clash with Bryan Downey of Chicago ended in a tight ten round no-decision. Writers disagreed on the verdict with some calling it a draw and others noting Downey may have had a slight edge. Both fighters finished strong.
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Bryan Downey
Chicago
Downey
Maryland to Join Prohibition States
Annapolis Md Feb 7 The Maryland legislature has ratified the federal prohibition amendment with a 38 to 42 house vote joining the senate in approving the temperance committee report for ratification A referendum to the people was defeated in both chambers The ratification moves to a third reading with passage expected Wassingtonren 4 Foray aura Fair Friday colder east of the divide Saturday generally fair and warmer with possible rain west of the divide
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Ship attacks and rescue efforts amid wartime chaos
A chaotic wartime report describes German submarine activity near an Irish port, rescue efforts by British sailors under difficult conditions, and a dangerous night with destroyers firing. It notes estimates of passengers aboard a torpedoed liner and Polish and Michigan soldiers among those affected, plus a Montana state loan compilation and farm bond figures as of February 11.
Two Aviators Die in Fort Sill Crash
Pilot A. Loomis and observer Lottin Stampa burned to death when their aircraft nose dived from 800 feet and burst into flames at Fort Sill late today.
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Fey A. Loomis
Lieut
Lottin Stampa
Fort Sill
Loss of life and survivors in Tuscania sinking reported
War Department reports 113 missing or dead from 241 on board the British liner Tuscania. Officials race to confirm names as debris of scattered Irish and Scottish routes delay lists, while 2,156 US troops and 241 crew and passengers total are accounted for with relief efforts under way. Survivors praised for calm conduct as rescue continues.
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London
Tuscania
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Forty four bodies can t be identified
An Irish port report states the fourty four bodies from the Tuscania disaster were washed ashore near the torpedoing site. Many were mutilated and lacked identifying numbers. The article notes American and British crews aboard the Tuscania, including engineers and National Guardsmen from New York City, Wisconsin, and other states, and mentions reorganizations within the Twentieth engineers battalion.
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Tuscania
British Naval Disaster Prompted Fears of Massive Losses
London reports the sinking disaster feared by British crews as the troop-laden vessel crossed the Atlantic. Casualties feared near one hundred as lifeboats failed to deploy, many rescued after hours at sea, some succumbing aboard rescue craft or after reaching shore.
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