Navy Secrecy Hearings Reveal Global Naval Strengths
Washington February 18 Naval officials testified that Britain holds roughly double the combined German and Austrian fleets, while Germany and Austria combined nearly twice the U S sea power. Japan plans more dreadnaughts and cruisers, and American totals lag behind. Capt Mekeean described potential builds and cautioned on secrecy. The hearings examine the difficulty of protecting military details while acknowledging public interest.
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Washington
Germany
Austria
United States
Navy Department
House Naval Committee
Josiah Mukear
Peration
MekKean Ale
Benson
Japan
Capita
Knwn
Vichean
Amalier Hoehold
Sher
Stubhilde
Senate
Mmutte
Nyassir
House
Conmitte
Morday
Lbs
Trigadier Tre
Willan Cherbiet
Clarms
Ord Vane Ping
Uli Ff
Tillman
Neo Iutit
Informa Ten
Niereata Iam
Enis
Oregard
Limitations on secrecy of military information discussed
A fragment argues that keeping certain information secret is nearly impossible and that the best approach is to inform domestic personnel, especially those in service, to boost efficiency in use. The note reflects concern for security and practical dissemination within the organization.
Attempted Loot of Peachtree Store Reported
Donald Glenn, a clerk for Il C Adler haberdasher at 116 Peachtree Street, spotted lights in the rear last night and opened the door to hear voices. He summoned a policeman. no one was found. About $3,000 worth of merchandise, mainly silk shirts and socks, was left in the back room. Adler believes the thieves planned a full sweep and contemplated bringing a wagon to haul the goods away.
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Donald Glenn
Il. C
Adler Haberdasher
Peachtree Street
Glene
Adler
Brazil to use government steamers to move coffee crop
Washington reports the Brazilian government will deploy Fiayd Brazileiro line ships Mossoro Guahuba and Acre to carry coffee bound for New York to avoid delays in shipping. It lists cargo totals for February and March including Weinberg Purus Tecantina and Tho Ve Janira and notes planned increases in tonnage aiding American goods movement.
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Washington
Wiitlan
Brazil
United States
Brazilism
Fiayd Brazileiro
Gottschalk
Mossoro
Guahuba
Acre
Gail
New York
Weinberg
Accident injures man in Seaboard area shooting
Joe Robinson colored was accidentally shot last night by his brother Gilbert near the Seaboard Air Line shops outside the city. The bullet entered the stomach and he was rushed to Grady hospital in critical condition as officers Pavia and Carroll investigated the incident. A separate note mentions a heist of gold worth over 360 million dollars from the Juneau gold field to be worked in Alaska.
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Joe Robinson
Gilbert
Seaboard Air Jalm
Seaboard
Grady Hospital
Pavia and Carroll
County
Paties
Accijen
Juneau
Alaska
Spain prepares camp for Kamerun Germans
Cadiz February 18 via Paris Spain builds a concentration camp near San Fernando Leon for German soldiers and families interned from Kamerun. The Villaverde escorted by a warship is due soon with the first contingent. Madrid says 2,609 German soldiers and 1,400 family members are interned in Spanish Guinea and to be moved to Spain.
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Cadis
Paris
Kamerun
Spanish Guinea
San Fernando
Tale of Leon
Villaverde
Madrid
Spatn
Africa
Spain
Fernando Po
Santa Seabel
Bamerun
Cailing
Cadiz
Isle of Leon
Naval Authenties
Schwab has control of Pennsylvania Steel sale completed
The sale of the controlling interest in the Pennsylvania Steel company to Bethlehem Steel, headed by Charles M Schwab, was completed in Philadelphia. The purchase price was officially announced at about 27 million dollars.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Steel Company
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Charles M Schwab
Bethlehem Steel appoints Grace as president after Pennsylvania Steel buyout
Bethlehem Steel Corp names Grace of Bethlehem Pa as president succeeding Schwab who remains chairman. The board notes the purchase price of Pennsylvania Steel at about 81.96 million dollars as part of a plan to expand output of Bessemer steel and other lines. Acquisition includes ore properties in the U S and Cuba and coal deposits.
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New York
E . Grace
Bethlehem
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Charles M Schwab
Schwab
Pennsylvania Steel Company
Bethlehem Corporation
Pennsylvania Company
British Order Alarms Cuban Tobacco Men
Havana reports the British proclamation slated for March 1 barring import of manufactured and unmanufactured tobacco including cigars and cigarettes. Factories cut output, workers are being discharged, and Cuban leaders seek exemption for contracts already made to avert mass unemployment among over 100 cigar-makers.
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Havana
Board of Trade
London
White House Reception Attracts 3000 Attendees In Washington
Washington February 18 nearly 3000 persons attended the annual White House reception for Senate and House members. Speaker Clark and Senator Clark led the line of those received by the president and Mr Wilson. Only one more White House function remains this season, a March 3 reception for army and navy officers.
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Washington
White House
Senate
House
Clark
Wilson
Army
Navy
Irishmen Urged to Go to the Colors
London reports a manifesto from Irish leader John Redmond urging Irish youths to join reserve battalions and begin training to fill gaps in the Irish army. He emphasizes that only Irish soldiers should reinforce Irish regiments and vows Ireland’s support for those at the front in France and Flanders.
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London
John Redmond
Ireland
Redmond
France
Flanders
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