Germany seeks pledge on submarine safety as US rejects order
The United States challenged Germany's plan to sink armed enemy merchant ships after February 29 and demanded assurances that submarines will follow international law. Washington prepared a formal note and may publish a reply from Berlin while Germany and Austria push for a definition of defensive armament amid escalating tensions. The issue, tied to expected new wartime orders, looms as diplomats await the German appendix and state department response.
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Austria
United States
von Hernstorff
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la Mot
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Jeges
Vireles
Wheir Possesiun
Police Joy Rides. Committee Questions Police Auto Use
Police committee members charge officers with reckless speed and law violations, noting police cars used for joy rides and even grocery deliveries. The city will allow continued use through the month to fix abuses or risk removing the cars. a mayor and police board member call for accountability as claims are settled and repairs cost over $421 for four cars.
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Police Department
Committee of Council
Councian Md I. Inman
James W. Maddox
Inman
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Council
Bride She Saw Andrews Raiders Take General
Albany Georgia February 14 Special Mrs E J Boswell aged 74 died this afternoon after weeks of illness and will be buried tomorrow She witnessed the start of the historic 1862 Andrews raiders flight on the Western and Atlantic line sitting on a hotel porch when the engine Geneva was seized by the robbers She saw the pursuit begin with Captain W A Fuller who caught the fugitives at Ringgold Mrs Boswell leaves a brother T G Menderson of Lake City Florida and a nephew C K Henderson Western Union manager here
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Albany
E. J. Boswell
W. A. Fuller
Ringgold
Knights of Columbus Ball Guarded by Police at Madison Square Garden
New York February 18. Police officers in plain clothes mingled with guests at the Knights of Columbus ball in Madison Square Garden amid fears of anarchist attack. More than thirty officers patrolled, with two guards on each fire escape and guards at every door. Detectives posed as staff to spy on workers while police headquarters received added protection against threats signed by Jean Crones.
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Knights of Columbus
Madison Square Garden
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Detective Bureau
Mighty Melange of Markets Invasion of Home Prices
The Constitution presents an expansive market section this morning, listing scores of Ciracers and markets with extensive grocer adverts across many pages. The advertise economics urge readers to economize at Atlanta shops featuring lowest prices and attractive incentives, marking the widest home goods guide in a Southern newspaper.
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Constitution
Atlanta
Noth the Constitution
Mass meeting in Macon calls to end illegal whisky trade
A Macon mass meeting urged revoking licenses of all saloons displaying federal liquor licenses and demanded enforcement of laws against whisky sales. Speakers, including Felder and Mercer University’s Pickard, blamed city officials for lax enforcement after a drunken shooting death spurred outrage.
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Wall Street
W. J. Pickard
Mercer University
Thomas 8. Felder
Georgia
W. N. Ainsworth
Mulberry Street Methodist Church
Macon
Misa Hosa Lee Baybanks
Second Street
D. Bain
Bianam
Béverd
Boding Street
Miss Eubanks
Thomas
Felder
Briages Smith
Mr. Folder
Retrial Hearing Set for G Wash Lott in Ware
Douglas Ga February 13 Special Hearing of the appeal of G Wash Lott for a new trial will be heard by Judge Summerall at Waycross on April 16. Lott was recently convicted of the murder of his son Warren Lott and sentenced to Life Imprisonment for mercy. The appeal grounds center on testimony by the slain man’s widow and juror citizenship issues. A new trial remains possible, despite Lott’s frail condition and the lengthy sentence.
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G. Wash Lott
Summerall
Waycross
Lott
Warren Lott
Mmercy
Coffee County
Lote
25 Arrested in Alleged Merrillville Kidnap Attempt
Thomasville Ga February 18 about twenty five citizens of Brooks county were arrested in Merrillville while accompanying Mrs Jewered Jarrett to recover her child from its adoptive father and his ally. The group sought to remove the child from school amid strong local interest and legal bond arrangements.
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Thomasville
Streaks County
Euwered Tarrett
Merrillville
Cuvents
Sherif
Brooks County
Jarrett
Milledgeville
Chandler Groover
J.T. Heeth
Baston
Chalmers Dealers In Two Days Meet
Vice President Paul Smith praised the Chalmers Extra at a banquet address to dealers. He joked about enjoying fame from his name and photo in print, and his remarks celebrated the publication and the event.
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Paul Smith
Constitution
Chalmers
Chalmers dealers meet at Piedmont hotel in Atlanta
Georgia Florida Alabama Tennessee South Carolina and North Carolina dealers gathered at the Piedmont hotel for a two day session with Chalmers Motor Co factory representatives. Paul Smith led the talks praising advertising cooperation, sales goals for 1916, and the value of press support.
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Alabama
Tennessee
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Piedmont Hotel
Chalmara Motor Company
Chalmers
Paul Smith
Detroit
Mich
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BUC
seepee + Wylit
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Firestoda Zire and Rubber Company
Charles Alfen
Montgomery Advertiser
Preag Huddleston
Smithy Specek
Prince of
Blount
Smith
Getack
Chaimere
Hayoes
Mitchell
Wylie West
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Ates
Iis Extea
Chalmera Motor Company
Ime
Little TY Min
John D. Hoezefeller
Hill
Finckefeller
Huul
Chulman
Hackefatler
Siufe
Mr. Slaith
State Executive Committee To Meet in Atlanta Today
The Georgia state democratic executive committee will convene at noon in the Piedmont hotel convention hall to decide on a method to ascertain presidential sentiment. Attendees include many leaders and candidates from across the state. the primary schedule reduces urgency, and a harmonious gathering is anticipated. Tonight a private informal dinner will be hosted by secretary Maseemale at the Anstey hotel for committee members and guests.
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Georgia
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Chainienta
Ateteay
T Gieloc
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Near riot erupts as Oklahoma House votes on election law
Oklahoma City February 18 tumultuous scenes erupted in the Oklahoma House as members clashed during a vote on an election law replacing the grandfather clause overturned by the Supreme Court. Ink bottles and paper weights flew as Democrats pressed the attack and a Republican leader Arthur H. Geissler was knocked unconscious. Representative Paul Nesbitt faced taunts after voting for the measure, prompting further tensions and a massed confrontation that sent Speaker A. C. McCrorey fleeing the chamber.
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Socialista
Arthur H. Geiseler
Republican State Central Committee
Loris B. Bryant
Sama
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Sams
A. C. McCrorey
Nicaragua Treaty Ratified by Senate
The Nicaragua treaty received approval in the Senate by a 65 to 18 vote, granting the United States a ninety nine year option on a canal route in Nicaragua and naval rights in the Gulf of Fonseca for 7 66 million dollars. It includes a clause preserving the rights of Costa Rica Honduras and El Salvador and notes no intent to violate existing rights. Proponents added fifteen Republicans joined administration forces. Immediate ratification was expected to trigger formal communications with Nicaragua and entry into force.
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Martine
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Norris
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Cell
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DuPont
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Lean
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Weeks
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Great Lake of
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Fall of Erzerum Alarms Europe As Turks Lose Fort
Petrograd reports Erzerum captured after garrison fled. Kurds massacred thousands of Armenians before evacuation. German and Turkish defenses noted in impending retreat as Russian cities erupt in celebratory demonstrations. Alpine fronts see limited activity with ongoing artillery duels and sporadic assaults. Captured guns total around one thousand amid broader strategic shifts in the region.
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Durazzo
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Essad Pasha
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Blaradi
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Posselt
Russia
Weather Prophecy for Warhingon Forecast Georgia
Weather outlook forecasts fair skies early with a colder trend through Saturday and Sunday. Winds remain light as high pressure settles, bringing dry conditions and decreasing temperatures across Warhington.
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Georgia
Feir and Celder
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