Tuohy's body found in river near Portland
Lt C Kremer Tuohy aged 28 an attorney and army officer missing for a week was found in the river near Portland. Officials say drowning appears accidental and no foul play is suspected. Body shipped to Butte Montana for funeral arrangements with his father and J J Rowe in charge.
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Portland
Ore
C. Kremer Tuohy
Leutenant
J. J. Rowe
Butte
Tuohy
Presidio
Richard Mullen
Upper River
Anchorage
Spier
Hugh Brady
Brady
Rowe
Army
Paul P. Robinson
Signal Compe
American Artillery Destroys Key Enemy Works in France
American artillery made direct hits on important enemy structures in France as observers noted activity at a large underground complex. Early today shells found the range and wiped out sniping posts using periscopes, while General Pershing completed his inspection of American forces.
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Associated Press
France
Pershing
Five Thousand Shells Are Fired In French Assault
The Associated Grand Headquarters reports in France on February 17 that more than 6 000 shells of various calibers were fired in 15 minutes before a trench raid northeast of Courcy northwest of Rheims. A selected infantry party crossed the ground as other troops followed. trenches were leveled barbed wire nearly gone. German defenders hid in shelters but were forced to flee as fire ceased. most were captured or killed. French casualties were 1 dead and 7 wounded.
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Associated
Grand Headquarters Army
France
Courcy
Rheims
American Hospital Bombed by Teutons in France
An American field hospital inside our lines was targeted by an aircraft that dropped several heavy bombs. The hospital housed sick and wounded. two bombs caused damage as the craft fired on the site. The hospital will be moved to a safer location.
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Associated Press
France
Davidson Among Tuscania Dead
Washington reports added C J Davidson of Anaconda to the Tuscania dead list correcting a name error Chauncey M Davidson. Only two Montana men remain unaccounted Leonard Detham and James Salle with unclear status. Four names were confirmed from AP list including Chauncey J Davidson Thomas Llewellyn Clifford Norris Leish Wright and others.
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Eoial Dispatch
Washington
C.J. Davidson
Anaconda
Tuscania
Davidson
Chauncey M. Davidson
Montana
Leonard T. Detham
McCabe
James W. Salle
Hot Springs
Scottish
Chauncey J. Davidson
Mont
Thomas A. Llewellyn
Scottale
Clifford Norris
New London
Wis
Leish A. Wright
Hillsdale
Mich
Hundred Die in Petrograd Riot Shocks City
Petrograd on February 11 reports an all night battle in which jewelry stores and wine cellars were looted by marauding soldiers. About 100 people were killed and forty thousand German and Austrian prisoners freed by workers and soldiers councils now travel as refugees in Petrograd facing homelessness and starvation amid the chaos.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
Seed Grain Bill Stirs Politics In Extra Session
State capital notes seed grain bill sparks debate over lien clauses and bond issuance for county warrants. Republicans hint Speaker O Connor as author faces opposition from Reldon and others. The measure prompts talk of candidacies and shifts in political maneuvering amid ongoing session discussions.
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Elena
Legislative Assembly
O Connor
Reldon
Republ Tergus
Senate
Committee On Judiciary
Lieutenant Dowell
Stewart
Sigest
House
Norrtis
Watch
Holen Tds
British Generals and Cabinet Disagree on Policy
In London the weekly National News reports General Robertson denied resigning and rejected both top posts, claiming no political involvement. The Sun Times notes he feels dismissed as military leadership revolts against the cabinet, with possible retirements to follow among senior officers. In York memorial services honored Turcania victims, with messages from Daniels and Earl Reading.
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London
National News
Ir William Robertson
Robertson
Sunday Times
Versailles
Times
Imperial General Staff
Sir Henry Wilson
Si Herbert Plummer
Maly
York
Turcania
Daniels
Earl Reading
United States
Earthquake Devastates City Buildings In Preliminary Toll
Severe quake this afternoon rased foundations shaking many structures. A final fatality count has not yet been estimated as rescue work continues and officials assess the damage across the city.
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En Unm
Mines Close for Day Resume This Morning
The article reports intermittent mine closures with operations to resume today, noting production figures and ore processing aims. It mentions smelter capacity and ore tonnage targets, indicating a cautious restart of mining activity after a temporary halt.
Ultimatum to Rumanians over Bessarabia crisis
London reports a Russian ultimatum to Romania demanding immediate evacuation of Bessarabia and return of property seized, with terms including free troop movements and an armistice proposal. The message names Gen Stcherbatcheff as target for extradition and cites a pending page seven continuation.
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London
Bessarabia
Rodalescuo
Cavers
Russia
Rumania
Jeounter Revolutionary
Stokerhatchett
Americans Hold Ground Under Electric Barbed Wire Fire
An American patrol in France faced a sudden electric current along a wire line that cut off their advance. They clung to the earth to avoid electrocution and later withdrew safely to their positions. The action included German trench contact, gas mask adjustments, and a defensive rocket from observers signaled by orders as artillery fire increased.
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Associated Press
France
America
Gergana
Heras
Sigvaia
Aim
Asseraus
Levine
Ike Bartah
Weather forecast for Jana shows cold Monday and warm Tuesday
The forecast calls for a sharp cold spell on Monday with increasing skies, followed by clearing. Tuesday should be generally fair with a rising temperature in the afternoon.
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Jana
Romania pledges not to threaten severities in a union with Bulgaria
A Vienna dispatch reported by Handelsblad says Romania will refrain from attacking the severities of Romania while leaving a dynastic union to the Rumanians. It notes readiness to cede Dobrudja to Bulgaria if the central powers support Russia benevolently in the Bes.
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Amsterdam
Vienna
T the Handelsblad
Thas
Rumania
Adda
Dobrudja
Bulgaria
London Air Raid Brings Few Casualties Despite Night Raids
London reports indicate only light damage as German planes attacked the capital last night. One raider reached London, dropping bombs before sinking into the sea. Dover and Kent coast raids also occurred with limited casualties. British anti aircraft and patrols challenged the attack amid favorable night conditions.
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London
Atret
Beltish
Kent
Thames
Ofelock
Hine
Camunith md
Dideon
Calder
Dover
Belgium protests German plan for separate Flanders state
The Belgian government condemns Chancellor von Hertling for seeking autonomous rule in Flanders. It praises Flemish and Walloon deputies and magistrates who resist enemy interference and uphold national sovereignty. Protests rise among Fleming and Walloon communities as German plans spark outrage.
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von Hertling
Germany
Flanders
Wallon
Belgium
Council of
Uuwoush
New York
Belmt
de Public
Court Iais
Fleming
Walloons
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Yankee Patrol
Weather Forecast
French
Lord French
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