British hospital ship Glenart Castle torpedoed in Bristol Channel
Swansea reports survivors say the Glenart Castle was torpedoed. About 200 aboard, 34 landed. Red Cross orderlies and others missing. Quartermaster Shirer recalls the alarm, lifeboats, and 20 foot waves as the ship sank stern first. A French schooner rescued the survivors after seven hours adrift. The ship had been repaired after returning from the Mediterranean and was en route to France for wounded.
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Glenart Castle
Bristol Channel
Red Cross
Quartermaster Shirer
Inter
Ward
Mediterranean
Wat
France
Japan bids for joint action in Siberia with entente and US
Washington reports Japan has urged a joint Siberian campaign with entente powers and the United States to safeguard war stores and curb German influence. Officials note American troops and ships could aid but major nations lack Asiatic expedition capacity, while a combined effort would preserve an international character.
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Washington
Japan
United Sttest Thei Institute
Milit
Siberia
America
Sian
Asiatic
Philippines
China
Copper price advance is sought by refiners
Washington February 28 strong pleas rise in copper price as New York Times reports costs of operation push East coast refiners to demand higher refining pay. Officials warn of possible shutdowns if producers refuse higher remuneration. current demand from US government and allies drives shortages. A predicted move asks War Industries Board and Federal Trade Commission to raise refining charges and lower mining prices from 23 1/2 to 25 cents per pound. Continued on Page Seven.
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Standard
Washington, D. C
New York Papers
New York ‘Times
Financial District
United States
War Industries Board
Federal Trade Commission
Blackmail case targets Atlanta mayor and associates
In Atlanta, real estate agent Cook and Mrs. Margaret Hirsch face extreme penalties in county superior court for attempting to blackmail Mayor Avanta Candier. The probe centers on demands of up to 500000 and 2000 yearly income, with trial and motions scheduled as witnesses recount negotiations and ties to Forrest Adair former husband of Hirsch.
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Atlanta
Tod Cook
Margaret Hirsch
Hirsch
Insuran
Ava G.candiér
Avanta
Coo
Cook
Hirkeh
Candler
Mirsch
Gandier
Mis
Forrest Adair
Candier
Adair
Iirsch
Bolshevik Peace Hopes Falter in German Reply
Petrograd Feb 27 General Hoff man commander of the German army has replied to Krylenko asking if an armistice would be declared insisting the Teuton advance would continue until a peace treaty is signed. Fighting rages around Kishinev as Bolshevik and Romanian forces clash in Bessarabia.
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Petrograd
Hoffman
Ensila Krylenko
Hines
Red Cross Drive Set for May Week in City, Missouri
Telegram from the National War Council in Washington says the next Red Cross drive in Inaunas City will run the week of May 6 to 18 with a fundraising goal of 100 million dollars to support war relief efforts. The campaign details were received here late today.
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Inaunas City
Red Cross
National War Council of the Organization
Washington
Fewer Strikes on Now Than for Many Years
The report notes a drop in strikes across the nation with many not affecting war efforts. Street car workers led several walkouts while Birmingham metal trades workers, numbering about 3,000, represented a serious industrial dispute. Secretary Wilson said mediation services are involved and more mediators will be dispatched as needed.
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Birmingham
Ala
Wilson
Fire Organ of Labor
Chum Declares He’s An American In Impeachment Case
Miles City reports Judge C J Crum received six count impeachment articles from the house. The trial is set for March 20 as the state Senate sits as the court. Crum, citing family illness, asked the public to wait for trial to prove the charges untrue.
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Miles City
C. J. Crum
Fifteenth Judicial District
House
State Senate
Crum
Goodman
Ife
Ld Stock
Pastor Russell Hange Raided by U S Army in Brooklyn
United States army intelligence agents raided the headquarters in Brooklyn of the Pastor Russell Foundation. The religious group was reported to be connected with various activities and sources claimed involvement in controversial teachings.
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Russell Hange
New York
York
Axents
United States Army
Brooklyn
Pastor Russell Foundation
Socialist warns against policy in Hertling debate
Amsterdam February 12 socialist Philipp Scheldemann defends fatherland policy against Bolshevik methods and Entente conquest. He argues for genuine peace with Russia, Belgian independence, and self-settled Flemish disputes, while blaming strikes on food shortages and political manipulation rather than war aims.
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Amsterdam
von Hertling
Philipp Scheldemann
Entente
Rusia
Russia
Belgium
Herr Scheldemann
Young Lieutenant Dies as Army Plane Crashes at Emington Field
Houston Texas February Second Lieutenant Hammitt aged 19 was killed and Geiss slightly injured when the aircraft fell 350 feet to the ground. Ble Hott enlisted in 1917 at Haddon and died yesterday. Cadet Gee's home address was not announced. Officials termed Gee's escape miraculous as a wind caused loss of control and a tailspin before the plane struck.
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Houston
Texas
Hammitt
Geiss
Eminton Field
Ble Hott
Haddon
N. d
Gee
Gelsae
Young Banker Dies in Y M C A War Service
York February 27 a Minneapolis banker Phinney aged about 31 died in a hospital in France as a result of influenza or illness while serving in Y M C A war work. He went to France in January and was the second Y M C A secretary to Me while engaged in war work. The report notes his widow survives him and mentions the Santa Maria, an 8200 ton steamer sunk off the Irish coast with crew saved, owned by Sun Company of Philadelphia.
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York
France
Neapolis
Phinney
Messize
Todas
National War Work
Cou
Phinne
Minneapolis
Duit
Jantleg
Segal
Tony
Sun Company of
Philadelphia
Dual Monarchy Refuses to Attack Russia
Washington reports growing strain between Germany and Austria over Austria Hungary’s refusal to join renewed attacks on Russia. An official dispatch notes Austrians aim to settle policy with Germany, citing meetings between Charles and William and statements by Austrian leaders that Austria will not participate in military action against Russia.
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Washington
Germany
Austria
Russia
Charles
William
Willam
Ludendorte
Vienna
Bertin
Hertting
Molendorf
Caedia
Aisoputien
Austria-Hungary
Ukrainia
Austea- Hungary
Romania
Seydler
Hia
Adottis
Turkey
Sixty Soldiers Gas Sufferers in France
The Associated Press reports in France that two more American soldiers died from German gas shell exposure, bringing total deaths to five. Throughout the day more troops showed effects of the poisonous gas, with about 30 victims by night, most not badly affected.
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Preas
France
Naval Tug Founders in Gale Twenty Nine Men Believed Lost
A severe gale off the coast sank the naval tug Cherokee with 39 aboard. Survivors include Lieut Edward D Ord and 8 others. The disaster was blamed on steering gear failure as 50 mile per hour winds lashed mountainous seas. Rescue ships saved 26. 13 on a raft were rescued, two died from exposure, and two more perished among the second raft. The wireless man stayed at his post until engulfed by waves. The Cherokee, once the Luckenbach, was bound for Norfolk for repairs. Survivors named include E M Sennett, L P Ackerman, H B Poynter, R J Hall, E Barker, R A Kozeck, P H Waremack, A A Waltha, G L Gudgel, and B B Brumfeld.
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Lan Ladelphia Navy Yard
Edward D
Ord
Milan
Norfolk
E. M. Sennett
Boston
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Ineft
Chum
Montana
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