Dutch Ships Destroyed In Night Ambush Off The Hague
The Netherlands faces seven destroyed ships returning to Holland with vital supplies as German authorities call the incident an extremely regrettable coincidence beyond their control. Amsterdam papers condemn the blow to a neutral state, while the Vaderland urges self control to avoid widening the conflict. The Amsterdam bourse and insurance trade suffer sharp declines and grain imports are strained due to loss of cargo and tonnage. The German legation issues a denial of direct responsibility, citing unforeseen circumstances.
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Dutch Vessels Leave Falmouth Under Dutch Government Safeguards
Seven Dutch ships sailed from Falmouth on Thursday with three outward and four inbound bound vessels. The Dutch government had requested the movement and ships carried various cargoes including wheat, flour, copra, fodder cake, oilseed, coffee, and tobacco. Several ships were sunk or damaged after being targeted by a German submarine while near the English coast.
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Menado
Dutch Propose Seizing German Ships For Damages
The Hague February 24 reports that leading ship owners have proposed to the Dutch government to seize about six German ships in Dutch or American ports to compensate for lost tonnage. The Associated Press learns of the suggestion, circulated in wartime discussions.
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London
Associated Press
Eleven Millions Gone Dutch Shipping Hit by U Boats
New York reports from London that German submarines have sunk seven Dutch ships with cargoes valued at about 11.6 million dollars. Estimates by line agents in New York place the total loss at eleven million plus, reflecting a sharp blow to Dutch shipping amid wartime danger.
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New York
London
Requisition Issued for Extradition of Speed and Nemirovsky
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Helena reports Governor Stewart issued requisition papers to Cascade county authorities for extradition from Missouri. Nathan Speed is sought for absconding with 150 dollars owed to an employer, while David Nemirovsky is wanted for forging a 350 dollar draft.
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Stewart
Cascade County
Missouri
Nathan Speed
David Nemirovsky
Senate debates authority to use armed forces for defense
Washington reports a resolution introduced by Senator Fall in the Senate to empower the president to use U S armed forces to protect American lives, property, and commerce during wartime. It would authorize naval actions against central powers, expand army manpower to 500000, and run six months or into the next session.
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Germany
British Succeed In New Ancre Advance In France
British troops entered the village of Petit Miraumont south of the Ancre after advancing southeast of Miramont, with the line south and north of Serre pushing forward on a front of over a mile and a half. German positions in the Somme sector abandoned parts to the British, while a French attack in the Champagne failed and a French detachment penetrated German lines in the Vosges north of Senones.
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Mass meeting in Faneuil Hall calls for food for the poor
In Boston on February 24 fifteen hundred people gathered at Faneuil Hall under the West End Mothers' group urging federal, state, and municipal action to supply food to the poor. Mayor James M Curley supported a food embargo and government control of freight cars to curb shortages.
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Commissioner Maynard and Iverson jailed in Spokane
Spokane, Washington, February 24. C Maynard, Sanders County Montana commissioner, and Percy Iverson of Spokane were arrested and fined in a justice court for soliciting liquor permit orders in the courthouse. Maynard was fined 250 dollars and 60 days jail, Iverson 200 dollars and 45 days jail. both sentences suspended. Iverson said he acted as Maynard’s agent. These arrests marked the first in Spokane since the state went dry.
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C. Maynard
Sanders County
Mont
Percy Iverson
Maynard
Noxon
Iverson
County movement to rid gophers launched
Farmers in Lewis and Clark county met to start a drive believed to spread statewide to eliminate gophers. Local commissioners authorized a $1,000 effort. London reports German authorities have ordered Belgian school closures due to coal shortage.
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London
Belgium
Amsterdam
Washington Critics Warn of German Action on Neutral Nations
The United States weighs crisis steps as Germany escalates submarine warfare and targets Dutch shipping. Dutch vessels, linked to the Dutch government, draw international concern as Holland braces, canals frozen, and troops mass near the frontier. Neutral powers face mounting pressure amid potential hostilities.
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Wilson
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Holland
Butte Men Are Among Indicted
Eight Parations and 11 individuals named in an indictment by the U S grand jury for conspiracy and unlawful combination in restraint of interstate commerce in dairy and creamery products. The case targets operators across Idaho Montana Utah Washington Oregon Wyoming Nevada and California including Jensen Creamery Salt Lake City Mutual Creamery Salt Lake City Henningsen Produce Butte Schallinger Produce Spokane.
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Women Demand Food of Governor Resolution of Authority
Embargo causes no inconventer First murder trial tomorrow. Appropriations In legislature Wholesale grocers meet. News around the state prepare for final encampment in Tafts. Classified advertisements and full-page ads fill the edition with society notes and stage listings.
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Filibuster Breaks as Senate Remains in Continuous Session
Democrats began to sustain a continuous Senate session to advance legislation. The move aims to prevent recess interruptions and pressure the chamber to act on key priorities.
Spectacular Senate Filibuster Forces Pledge On Revenue Bill
Washington reports a dramatic filibuster as Republicans demand a pledge from Democrats that the administration revenue bill will not be voted on until Wednesday. Democrats fear a Republican tactic to trigger an extra session after March 4, while some Republicans caution against killing the measure and weakening defense plans. The plan allows unanimous-consent consideration of appropriation bills and leaves open actions on other bills, creating uncertainty about an emergency fight.
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Capitol
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Wise
Railroads and Shippers Tilt Over Car Shortage
Lumbermen and milling representatives told a Helena demurrage hearing that the car shortage stems from lack of motive power to move unloaded cars, not shipper delays. Railroad reps argued faster unloading would render demurrage increases unnecessary, noting tax-avoidant manufacturers shift large goods before assessments and then incur long demurrage charges.
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Helena
Crowds at Waldorf Asteria Hotel Protest High Prices
About 1,000 demonstrators mostly worn gathered from Madison Square to protest high food prices and demand to see Governor Whitman. Police reserves were called out as the crowd surged along Madison Avenue to Fifth Avenue and Waldorf Astoria. Several injured and four arrests reported. Authorities pledged aid and a food relief plan including a rice program with 4,000,000 pounds purchased.
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Food price probes funded by $400000 appropriation
Washington reports an amendment to the sundry civil bill would allocate 400000 dollars for a Federal Trade Commission investigation into the high cost of food. President Wilson ordered focus on alleged price-fixing, with Agriculture Dept assistance and Justice Dept findings to be reviewed.
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