Safe Conduct Assured for Belgian Relief Ships
News from New York reports the Commission for Relief in Belgium securing safe conduct for relief ships bearing the commission flag. Six ships are in or near the war zone with banners and inscription identifying aid. Whitlock in Brussels says foods for Belgium will enter free of duty via Antwerp and other ports with no customs delays. German authorities reportedly exempted civil relief food and animal feed from requisition.
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German Americans Support America First in Bartholdt Farewell
Washington February 19 Representative Bartholdt of Missouri warned in the house against a newspaper war on Germany. He said German Americans stand with all true Americans for America first and decry insults from English and French presses. He argued arms embargo would force England to terms without war and affirmed German Americans’ loyalty to the United States in any conflict.
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Garrison opposes federal armament manufacturing plan
Secretary Garrison told a delegation from the women’s peace party led by Mrs. Robert M. La Follette that nationalizing armament production is unworkable. He warned that varying national facilities could leave the United States at a disadvantage in war unless private manufacturing remains.
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War and Peace Feasibility In Diplomatic Letter
London reports publish correspondence between President Poincare and King George just before the outbreak of war. Poincare argues peace hinges on British intervention, while George expresses effort to delay military operations and seek calm discussion among Russia, Germany, and Britain.
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Italian War Rioters Dispersed by Troops in Rome
Troops with fixed bayonets dispersed several crowds in central Rome that supported Italy's war participation and attempted to reach the chamber where parliament met. Several arrests were reported as Premier Salandra addressed deputies, praising Italy's enduring national fate and future hopes amid the earthquake victims commemoration.
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Sir Roger to present case at Christiania
Berlin dispatches via wireless report Sir Roger Casement plans to travel to Christiania to submit proofs against the British minister to Norway. The Overseas agency notes Casement, a leader of Ireland’s separatist faction, is currently in Germany and will present allegations related to British actions. Ship and port news include Dutch plans to curb neutral flag ships and routes around Scotland.
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Jews Reach New York After Palestine Flight
New York reports 27 Jews, led by Rabbi Bernard Levin, arrived aboard the mistocles from Jaffe via the Tennessee. They say Turks drove them from Palestine and that Zionist movement ties spurred their emigration. They also claim Christians faced similar mistreatment.
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No Corruption Probe Senate vote on probe fails
Washington February 13 A attempt to reconsider the decision not to investigate charges of corruption in the last senatorial campaigns in Pennsylvania Illinois and other states failed today by a tie vote in the senate committee which had charge of the matter.
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War dirigibles deemed failure in early aviation talk
Washington reports Secretary Walcott of the Smithsonian told the House naval committee that dirigibles have failed in war due to weather and instability while noting Samuel Langley pioneered heavier-than-air flight. He urged a presidential advisory panel on aircraft development and predicted heavier-than-air craft will advance, enabling cheap mail routes across difficult terrains within ten years.
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Death of Romolo Caesar in Whitehorse Yukon
News from northwest Canada reports Romolo Caesar condemned to hang at Whitehorse for murder and attempted escape. He was killed by two constables while attempting to flee ten minutes before a telegram halted the execution as Caesar was deemed insane. The sheriff pursuing him also made a fatal dash for liberty.
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Russian Defeat Deepens in Mazurian Victory News
Berlin reports confirm a severe Russian defeat after the Mazurian lakes clash. Military officers warn most Russian armies are greatly diminished and could no longer be counted among opposing forces. German officials also claim the Austrian Bukovina front is cleared, signaling a broader German success.
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Prentiss Describes Work Of U S Chamber In Atlanta
The Atlanta Chamber of Commerce directors met in special session to hear Mark O. Prentiss of the U S Chamber of Commerce. Robert F. Maddox and WW Hobson spoke admiringly of the national chamber. A unanimous resolution praised the national chamber for giving business a united voice at Washington and urged strong Atlanta Georgia representation in its membership and councils.
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Order of the Day Ends Reserve Status for French Troops
General Joffre announced that reserve regiments will be treated the same as active troops and the designation reserve is abolished. The edict, issued February nineteenth in Paris, signals a shift to uniform footing for all forces and changes in mobilization practice.
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