Western Front Briefs and Eastern Front Shifts
Reports from the war front describe artillery bombardments and shelling in the Vosges and Belfort areas, Russian thrusts in Galicia near Tarnopol, and German troop shifts toward the western front. British and German statements note trench fighting south of the Somme, repulsed French attacks, and aerial activity around Poperinghe and Dixmude.
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Lafille ‘Morte
Vosges
Stoseviks
Muenster
Hurtzbach
Altkirch
Belfort
Dormacnage
Biliheu
London
Ancre
Bemme
Tarne- Bol
Petrograd
Dvinsk-Riga
Bukowina
Czernowich
Hukowina
Dyinak
Rman
Dvinsk
Mersin
Somme
Poperinghe
Belgium
Woperinghe
Dixmude
Podrona
British Hold Kut-el-Amara as Strategic Point
London reports from Delhi state General Townshend remains in Kut-el-Amara, deemed strategically valuable, with General Aylmer's operations supporting Townshend. No withdrawal is contemplated, despite heavy air raids and repeated clashes near the camps.
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Dixmude
Ritish
Kut-El-Amara
London
Military
Delhi
Townshend
Aylmer
Government armor plate factory plan sparks senate action
A Senate committee approved a bill to fund a government armor plate factory with 11 million dollars for purchase or construction, aimed at supplying at least 20 000 tons annually. Private producers warned of price hikes up to 200 dollars per ton, threatening higher costs for naval armor. The panel backed military expansion efforts, despite opposition from some senators, and debated impacts on the navy’s five year build plan.
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Washington
Senate
Navy
Penrose
Bethlehem
Midvale
Navy Department
Congress
Tilman
Lodge and Smith
Michigan
T Hman
Swanson
Bryan
Johnson
Maine
Chilton
Pittman
Phelan
Clapp
Poindexter
Fillman
Enrose
Seeretary Daniels
Tillman
Navy Verda
Senate Natal
Equin
Pretty Young Bride Stands By Husband Charged With Forgery
Van Norton a 28-year-old Charleston bookkeeper is held in Fulton county jail after being arrested in Atlanta on forgery charges. He recently married an 18-year-old telephone operator and the couple planned a honeymoon when Deputy George Broadnax seized him. Mrs. Van Norton declares she will stand by her husband and help him out if possible.
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van Norton
Charleston
Fulton County
South Carolina
Atlanta
George Broadnax
van Nortons
Courtland Street
Navy funding and readiness stalls temper Naval hearings
The house passed bills to fund a New York navy yard expansion and add 300 midshipmen to the academy next July. Senator Phelan urged a 10 million plan for a naval aviation academy near San Francisco, while La Follette blocked immediate action on 400,000 to equip yards at New York and Mare Island. Admiral Blue testified the navy is ready for any Pacific threat, but refused to reveal emergency preparations as calls for standardizing battle stations continue.
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New York Navy Yard
Naval Academy
House
Phelan
California
San Francisco
la ¥Ollette
Senate
New York
Mare Island
Tillman
Naval Committee
la Follettes
Honse
Blue
Bureau of Navigation
Navy Beaty
Pacific
Admiral Blue
Padgett
Britten
General Board
Department
Admiral Fletcher
Admiral Blue Ald
Navy
Daniels
Mayo
Callaway
Aalt Fa
Due
Congress
Germany Yields to United States in Lusitania Talks
A U S official described progress in the Lusitania dispute with Germany noting the proposed communication concedes limited reprisals and promises indemnity for lives lost. Officials cited careful handling amid other crises and pressures, while stressing no new admissions or concessions beyond substantial agreement.
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United States
Germany
Ferlio
Lusitania
Berlin
Count von Bernstorfel
Admiral von Tirpitz ix
Austria-Hungary
Ancona
Feeling of Relief in Berlin Over Agreement
A New York dispatch to The Frankfurter Zeitung reports a momentary relief in Berlin about the agreement. The correspondent notes the initial calm is tempered by uncertainties and awaits further developments.
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Berlin
London
New York
Frankfurter Zeitung
In Berlin Talks on Lusitania Crisis Seeves Hopeful Dispatches
A circulating dispatch from Berlin claims the Lusitania crisis may be near settlement but German officials await a reply from Berlin’s foreign office on the latest German note to Washington. Colonel House’s forthcoming trip and Morgenthau’s movements are noted as likely to influence the outcome, with official Germany under pressure to reach an accord before a broader shift in internal politics.
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Washington
Berlin
Frens
Count von Bernastorff
Foreign Office
Sts
Germany
Great Britain
France
Dlepatahaa
Polaermany
Peano ‘Winey
Hons
Tagepiset
Colonel House
Wilson
Henry Morgenthau
Constantinople
United States
Tusitania
Morgenthau
von Jogow
Immer—Mann
Cuoncasdian
State Department
Margeenthau
Howse
House
New York
Kaiser’s Consuls Indicted in War Effort Coal Scheme
Reports from Sacramento allege indictments against Chancellor Kauffmann and Baron von Schack for transporting coal aboard the steamer Mazatian from San Francisco to Gusymas for German warships in fall 1914. Frederick Jepsen owned the vessel. Also linked is an indictment of J. H. von Nostbergen connected to an affidavit about hiring to destroy property in Canada. Van Koolbergen is in Canada. Jepsen reportedly went to Europe and died aboard a German submarine.
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Sacramento
Kauffmann
Baron von Schack
San Francisco
Gusymas
Frederick Jepsen
J. H. von Nostbergen
Bopp
von Srincker
Canada
Prince of Denmark At a Chicago Hotel
A Danish prince registered at a Chicago hotel en route to Canada to pursue scientific farming of northern wheat fields. He refused to meet reporters. a traveling companion said the visit centers on agriculture. The prince is Erik Frederick Christian Alexander, nephew of Empress Alexandra of Russia and cousin to Greek and Danish royalty.
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Chicago
Denmark
Canada
Copenhagen
Hrik Frederick Christian Alexander
Alexandra
Russia
George
Greece
Christian
Practically Half of Fund Pledged for Emory University Drive
The Doctors Week campaign to raise Atlanta’s $600,000 pledge for Emory University netted a total of $242,263, with announcements of further seven day efforts titled Lawyers Week. A luncheon at the chamber of commerce reported major contributions from physicians, druggists, and other professionals, including several $1,000+ gifts and a notable $6,000 anonymous pledge. Endorsed by Dr. W. S. Elkin, dean of Emory Medical, the drive also highlighted substantial participation from medical and law groups, with totals reaching $30,115 reported on Monday.
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Atlanta
Emory University
Chamber of Commerce
L. C. Lamar Law School
Universiey
W. 5. Elkin
W. 3
Hendricka
Charles T. Harrison
Philadelphia
Charles H. Candler
Senator Hokesmith
Medical Department
Dr. and
Mra
W. 8. Hendricks
Charles T. Herciaon, Jr
Pilladephin
Edgar Dunlap
W. Fs. Chapin
The
Nuncully Company
J. Joppa Brown
J. N Goddard
Brookn Morgan
BT Lamb
Lowe Ghalida
C. Willison
Amour Todmart
W. Faantora
Waillampon
Clay Mooré
Kory
Atlanta Medical College
Same
Zamar ' Chads
Eames
EL Cowal
H. Murphy
Helra
G. A Weaver
Thomaston
Preman
B. Arkweight
Emith
Skinnerton
Ale
Mra K
M. Smedley
Ceci Stockard
W.M. Powell
Frank B Lowes
Atlanta” Open! Company
U3 Perry
AP. Flowers
Lucile Hooper
Ian Dc. Lewis
W. N. Carter
James M. Hines
B.S. Colvin
Cherine M. Mashburn
de. W.’L. Champion
M_ G. Campbell
Mediock’s Pharmacy
Kistner
David T Howard
Chatlen H Candler
Michael “Hoke
Howard Bucknell
Coursey & Moon Drug Store
Clay Stanford
Mikin Drug Company
Charen’ E Boynton
Bates Block
G Gladings
Nichols" Sons ‘Company
Benesco
SG Davis Bron. Inc
Ian
Cob. Thomas
W. Lane
Eugane Calloway
Henry Harper
Parkes
Forden
de Om
F Foater
Frank Holland
John von Meyon
Gashh
C Moward
Joe "Riley
GW Maakin
R Nutting
Cerland Southern Auto’ Company
Pritz Wagoner
J. M Doom
Joe WG. Lawsence
J. M. Daine
Henry Muenen
C. Conadon
John W. Zuber
Exely Brothers
Lewis ‘Asher
Watts Puritioning Company
RB Todd
Ro Tolbert
Pickard-Deans ‘Drug Company
Pc” Grbam
McGaughey
Atlanta Envelope Company
Herbert Haan
Moke Smith
Ww. B. Hamby
R & Parker
John T Dennis
Sam
Plect
George Whitman
Wingfield
Jane
Dr. C F ‘“Baughan
Dyeard Consteletion Company
Harry T Moore
G. W. Donaldson
George B Johnson
T. J. Parker
Jones
Thomas
Stallings
Nenday
Eugene Ellison Dies of Heart Disease at Desk
Eugene L. Ellison aged 71, president of the Insurance Company of North America, died today at his desk from heart disease. He had long been prominent in insurance and financial circles.
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Philadelphia
Eugene L. Ellison
Insurance Company of North America
United States Seeks Gen Villa's Brother
The United States seeks Hippolite Villa, brother of General Villa, for extradition to Texas to answer an indictment charging involvement in sabotaging Southern Pacific rail lines near El Paso in December to hinder Carranza forces in Mexico. Villa was arrested in Havana, El Paso, as of February 8. Indictment alleges Villa sent Mexicans from Juarez to pull spikes on mail lines near Fort Yancock to disrupt troop trains en route to Agua Prieta.
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Washington
United States
Cuba
Hippolite Villa
Willan
Texas
Southern Pacific
el Paso
Carranza
Villa
Mexico
Havana
W. W. Bridges
Distriet
Juarez
Galveston, Hardaburg and
San Antonio
Fort Yancock
Agua Prieta
Sonora
Bridges
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Wutcue
Whitehall
ciTwy Market Co
Pryor
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Alc
Aseurs Tetley
Florida
Black
FAWCY
X.hay Purelard
Shivar's
Iginger
Ghick Springs
Stone's Cakes
Kaiser
Prince OF Denmark
New Post Toasties
New Post
Gen. Villa
Mrumo
Groves
Pure Lab
Ackage
Peachtree Street
Fomaine
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Horlick
Jones’ Cash Store
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