Bryce Defends US Neutral Policy in War Position
London reports Viscount James Bryce will publish in The Daily Chronicle a defense of American neutrality. He rejects the idea that German names or blood bind Germans to a pro-German faction, notes the German vote is limited, and urges the United States to remain impartial to avoid alienating neutrals while addressing grievances with belligerents through proper channels. He praises American Red Cross relief and U.S. aid to non-combatants and British subjects.
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London
James Bryce
Daily Chronicle
United States
Calldren
America
Bryce
Stara
Stripes
Belgium
Viscount Bryce
J c Tainty
Washington
Ian
American Red Cross
Commission For Relief
Germany orders expulsion of Chinese from German frontier
London February 26 an Evening News dispatch from Rotterdam says that due to a food shortage Germany has ordered expulsion of 500 Chinese. A strong Netherlands police force has been sent to the frontier to prevent these men entering Dutch territory, and complications are expected, the correspondent declares.
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London
Rotterdam
Germany
Netherlands
Price of potatoes raised in Germany
Berlin reports that the Bundesrath raised prices on potato products to curb fodder use by cattle. Potato flakes rise to 8.75 and potato starch to 1 per 220 pounds. A government controlled firm now has sole rights to potato products and may expropriate potatoes. Hogs also face new maximum prices for municipal expropriation. Berlin bread cards follow, and auto licenses will require proof of public necessity as cars drop to half of prior numbers to save fuel and oils.
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Berlin
London
Bundesrath
Brandenburg
Farma
Frankfort-on-the-Main
Macklenburg
Germany
Two British Soldiers Hold Trench Unaided
London reports a front communique noting thick mist and rain, with a heavy snow storm on the 24th hindering operations. Despite weather, aircraft cooperated with artillery, and near Ypres gallant acts included a sergeant and a man defending a trench unaided, repelling German advances as machine guns inflicted losses.
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London
Ypres
Consumption of Wheat Restricted in Hungary
A Rome dispatch says Vienna issued an imperial ordinance fixing daily wheat intake at ten ounces and flour at seven ounces per person. Hungary has ordered municipalities to requisition all available flour and allow only 130 pounds per person per month.
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London
Rome
Vienna
Submarines Salute Dutch Flag On Liner
A Zeeland line mail steamer arriving at Flushing from England encountered two German submarines. The submarines saluted the Dutch flag flown on the liner, according to a Reuters report from The Hague.
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London
German Casualty Toll Reported From Eastern Front
The Daily Mail's Copenhagen correspondent cites a Berlin report estimating German casualties in East Prussia and Poland over the last three weeks at 200,000.
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London
The
Daily Mails
Copenhagen
Berl
East Prussia
Poland
War Riots In Italy Leave Many Wounded in Clash
Genoa February 26. One person killed and many injured in Ventimiglia during riots sparked by a demonstration supporting Italy's neutrality. A counter demonstration by intervention supporters led to a serious street fight. Police and carabineers fought to restore order. several officers were injured.
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Genoa
Rome
Guas
Ventimiglia
Italy
American banks plan loan to Switzerland
Berne Switzerland February 26 There is authority for the statement that negotiations are going on between the Swiss government and representatives of American banks concerning a loan to Switzerland or to the United States The sum mentioned is 25600000 dollars with interest about 6 percent.
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Berne
Switzerland
Paris
United States
Seven British Cruisers Reported Damaged at Falkland Islands
Berlin dispatch says Cologne Gazette published a letter from Montevideo reporting seven British cruisers severely damaged while lying out near the Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic. The letter, carried by Argentine steamer officers, is cited as the source of the claim.
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Berlin
Cologne
Germany
Montevideo
Uruguay
Falkland Islands
Atlantic
Great Britain Stops Strike in Shipyards
London reports government orders resumption of work by Monday March 1 as conferences on swage differences continue. Sir George Askwith signs the arbitration order noting that munitions and naval needs are delaying production and threatening national efforts. Unions deny authorization of the strike and had rejected a wage offer.
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London
George Askwith
George
Court’ of Arbitration
Workmen Express Satis faction With Wage Increases Amid Rising Costs
unrest noted among workers and others as they express satisfaction with wage hikes designed to offset higher living costs. The report highlights discontent and approval within the labor group and related circles as the cost of living climbs.
Many Vessels Sail Despite Submarines
London reports an admiralty memorandum showing that from February 18 to 24 the German blockade era brought 108 vessels to arrive and 673 sail from United Kingdom ports. It lists British ships sunk by submarines including Cambank Downshire Branksome Chine Ogskby Rio Parana Western Coast and Harpalion, with Deptford likely struck a mine.
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London
Admiralty
United Kingdom
Cambank
Downshire
Branksome Chine
Ogskby
Rio Parana
Western Coast
Harpalion
Deptford
Cross for Enver Pasha Awarded by German Emperor
Frankfurt dispatch reports Emperor William bestowed the Iron Cross on Enver Pasha Turkish minister of war in Constantinople. The gesture marks German sympathy with the Ottoman war effort as reports reach Frankfurt via London dated February 26.
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Enver Pasha
Frankfurt
Germany
London
William
Eniver Pasha
Constantinople
Frankfurter Zeitung
Weehawken Safe in Barry After Buoy Lost at Sea
The British tank steamer Weehawken, once feared after a life buoy drifted ashore at Anglesey, is reported safe at Barry. The buoy was lost overboard, prompting search and worry among crew and authorities.
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Weehawken
London
Anglesey
Barry
Cold Wave Red Ash five dollar lead inquiry Jellico price
Jellico offered Cold Wave Red Ash at five dollars per unit with two items and Carroll and Hunter listed among pricing entities.
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Jellico
Carroll & Hunter
Easter Hat Delights for Tots to Young Women
A pre Easter display showcases an extensive hat collection for tots, girls, and young women. Hats feature silk crowns, white Panama and Milan straws, wide brims, and floral trims, priced from 1.25 to 15 dollars. Dresses for spring range from wash frocks to tiered skirts in linens, linens, ginghams and piques, from 1 to 12.50 dollars.
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Panama
Milan
Linen and Lingerie Dresses Offered in Various Sizes
White linen and ingerie dresses in sizes six through fourteen are priced with several sizes available in each style. Original prices ranged from 3.10 to 8.50 dollars, now discounted to 2.00, 3.00, 3.95, and up to 85.32. Little Russian suits for ages two to seven years offered in a single variety at 69 cents each.
Sorosis Shoes Offer Comfort and Style for Children
A vintage ad urges parents to choose Sorosis Children’s Shoes that blend prettiness with comfort. It claims expert fitting prevents foot problems and highlights fresh spring styles ready for the season on the Bloom-First Floor.
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