German pledge on food while sinking of Carib and Evelyn
In London today officials reported no definite cause for the sinking of the American steamers Carib and Evelyn. The United States pressed for proposals to protect neutral ships from mines and future explosives in the high seas. Ambassador Gerard and the American consul at Bremerhaven provided updates on the losses, with hopes Britain will investigate captain reports. A German declaration to Brookings of St Louis promises food cargoes from America will not be seized or used by Germany’s army or navy, and may be sold on the open market under owner control. The British foreign office remains reticent on how food shipments to Germany will be treated and awaits a prize court ruling on the Wilhelmina case for a definite policy position.
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Evelyn
United States
High Seas
London
Gerard
Bremerhaven
Berlin
Mniniater
Frommerica
New York
William L Brooking
Green Commission Company
St Louis
Wilhelmina
America
Germany
Edward Grey
Great Britain
Prize Cour
Foreign Office
Food as weapon debated amid German notes and Dutch watch
British officials push for foodstuffs to be contraband in retaliation for German submarine attacks while Count Caprivi’s stance on destroying enemy trade is cited. The Hague notes the US Germany exchange over sea war notes, with Denmark’s Netherlands watching closely as mobilization and economic strain increase. Volunteers rise as unemployment and food prices climb and building trades stall.
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Hague
Netherlands
London
Germany
United States
Landsturm
Germans Sea Wasps Sting As Mines Sink Vessels
A Bremerhaven dispatch reports the American steamer Carib sank in the North Sea after striking a mine near the Bight of Helgoland on February 22. All crew saved, with salvage plans for the Evelyn and Carib cargoes amid inquiries by McAdoo and Peters to President Wilson. The Gotha steamer, carrying provisions for the German auxiliary cruiser, was captured by a British cruiser and sent to the Falkland Islands.
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Bethn
London
Bremerhaven
North Sea
Helgoland
United States
Washington
Caith
State Department
van Dyke
Hague
Carib
Government War Tisk Bureau
Evelyn and
McAdoo
Peters
Wilson
Evelyn
Smith
Ambassador Page
Isle Borkum
Swanson
Mars
Hans Clare
Montevideo
Gotha
Kronpring Wilhelm
Falkland Islands
French Victory near Les Eparges Reported in War Office Note
Paris and London dispatches state French forces repulsed counterattacks and drove two German regiments from positions near Les Eparges, with over 3,000 German casualties reported on a small sector. Artillery exchanges from the Lys to the Aisne continued in the French favor.
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London
Germany
Russia
Poland
War Office
Les Byparges
Lys
Aisne
Ferthesag
Rheims
Verdun
Montfaucon
Berlin
Petrograd
Bukowina
Stanislau
Carpathians
Dardanelles
Caucasus
Egypt
Mesopotamia
Paris
Rgt
Champagne
Mesnil
Meuse
Les Eparges
Boils Brule
Apremont
Non
Pont-a-Mousson
Mor 1Ow
Xon
Norroy
Harris Acts for Redfield as Acting Secretary of Commerce
Special William J. Harris, director of the census, served as acting secretary of commerce today by a decision of Secretary Redfield. Harris is expected to be confirmed soon as a member of the new trade commission, making this likely his last stint in the post. A consumer ad promotes FEBRILINE Tasteless Syrup of Quinine with claims of no nausea or nervousness and easy use for both children and adults. The 2-ounce pack is advertised at 26 cents.
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Harris
Redfield
Washington
William J. Harris
Mr. Harris
New Trade Commission
Russians Repel German Push in East Prussia Amid Prisoner Toll
Descriptions from Russian corps officers detail heavy losses for Germans along Goldap Suwalki and surrounding forests. Prisoners report fierce four fronts fighting, exhausted troops, and successful Russian evasions as Austrians bombard the Carpathians and German reserves falter.
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Sztahin
Krasnyborg
Preasnysz
Sklerniewice
Petrograd
East Prussia
Goldap
Suwalhi
Bulgahoff
Tenth Army
Goldap and
Stuwalki
Augustowo
Gui
Ghita
Ech
Narew
Ossowelz
Lomma
Radzilowo
Artchoutchis
Kecimo
Apite
Jedwabno
Szecguczyn-Kolno
Plonsk
Moghely Farm
Vistula
Carpathians
Mexelaborez
Mikov, Smolntka
Tisgovica
Legal Sheets Ordered for Indiana Hotels
A bill passed the Indiana senate requiring hotel sheets to be 8 feet 3 inches long and 6 feet wide, with linen on rented beds to be changed for each new occupant, reflecting a new hotel room standard in Indianapolis.
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Indiana
State Senate
Indianapolis
Ind
Germany fears Italy will join the war
Rome reports indicate Italy's readiness to enter the war has grown and Germany urges neutrality. Prince von Buelow cited that Italy has spent about two billion lire on war prep and that internal political forces demand a diplomatic or negotiated exit to preserve a favorable outcome for Italy.
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Rome
Vie
Paris
Italy
Germany
Prince von Bualow
Italy urged by Germany to gain Trent and Istria
Berlin reports a shift in Italy policy as Austria-Hungary is pressed to cede Trent and Istria to Italy aimed at keeping Italy neutral now and winning future favor. The claim cites Princeton Buelow pressing Austria-Hungary and threatens resignation if concessions are not made. Paris notes a rising concern over Italy's position and its possible impact on alliance plans. In Bucharest, Romania promises to fight in April, with minister Misu sending notes to London.
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Austria-Hungary
Italy
Trent
Jistria
Trac J
Rome
Princeton Buelow
Austria
Berlin
London
Rumania
Paris
Mafin
Bucharest
Nicholas Misu
England
Whipping Boy Kills Father in Mississippi Incident
In Shubuta Mississippi on February 24 a 12 year old boy named Staymond Gray confessed to officers that he shot and killed his father last Sunday after being whipped by him. Sheriff officials say the confession ends the mystery and the boy is held to the grand jury.
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