Germany unity demonstration urged by House member
Ranking member of the committee on rules appeals for an early vote on revolutions related to travel on armed merchantmen. He argues against divided counsels in Congress on foreign policy and calls for full public discussion to clear up misunderstandings and restore clear foreign relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Jearn
Henry
Committee On Rules
Congress
Industrigua
Faree
Comemittes
Wilson letter urges urgent committee action on business of the house
A fragmentary letter from Woodrow Wilson pleads for immediate committee review of House business. The note stresses earnest consideration and cordial respect while seeking prompt attention to the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lela
Exbcta
Alan
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson Faces House Turmoil Over Submarine Policy
Amid cabinet talks today Wilson confronts turbulent House mood as Gratz and anti administration resolutions stir debate. Administration supporters argue unity behind the president and Secretary Lansing, while Berlin dispatches signal Western powers seek firm policy amid congressional strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Capitol
House
Clark
Bentate
Lansing
Congress
Berlin
Vienna
Germany
Austria
German determination to sink armed ships warned by Wilson
The article reports President Wilson's stance against German threats to sink armed merchant ships without warning. It details Capitol reactions, House and Senate maneuvering, and aides' efforts to delay or modify action, with leaders seeking a unified response while awaiting White House guidance. It notes shifting support for a warning resolution and party dynamics in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campsten
Witgon
United States
Germany
Lusitania
Wilson
Berlin
Pou
Wink
Foreign Affairs Committee
Clar
Kitchin
Flood
Wouter
Ilinois
Capitol
Rules Committee
Park
White House
Congress
Clark
House
Representative Shackleford
Missouri
Majority
Representative Flood
Representative Foster
Shackleford
Senate
Hous
Kern
Stone
Gore
Lewie
Ofllinois
Lewis
Gerscella
Defensively armed merchantmen spark legal clash
A U S Supreme Court distinction on armed ships is cited against Germany’s submarine campaign. The Mereld case holds a merchant vessel may defend itself but may not seek enemy warships or search for combat. British officials reiterate defensively armed ships must not fire unless attacked or clearly threatened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Therlléa
Ste
Marshall
Usted States
St. Preme
State Department
Charter Party
United States
London
Secruary Bk
Germany
Veasela
Robert Cecil
Berlin
Ange
First Step Toward Retiring 2 Percent U S Bonds
Washington February 29 Secretary McAdoo announced readiness to retire 30 million of 2 percent U S bonds used by national banks to secure note circulation. The action aims to shift from national bank currency to federal reserve notes, accelerating retirement of the 2s under the reserve act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Reserve Act
Federal Reserve Board
McAdoo
United States
Federal Reserve
MonAdoo
Counsiel
Reserve Bank
Miners Die in Dust Explosion at Davis Coal Mine
Fifteen men, all foreigners, were killed and five seriously injured when dust exploded at a Davis Coal and Coke mine in Kempton West Virginia The blast occurred after the men entered the mine this morning rescuers brought many to the surface while the mine suffered minor damage and bodies were recovered by late day General Superintendent Maloney led the rescue effort and company officials investigated the incident
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kempton
W. Va
Davis Coal and Coke Company
FR. P. Maloney
Dayia Coal and Coke Company
Yatate
Kirk
Cunberlands
Italy Seizes 34 German Steamers in Porto Harbor
London reports in Parliament that Italy requisitioned 34 of 37 German steamers interned in Porto. Widespread talk in London of a possible Italy Germany war as Italy eyes March 1 parliamentary opening. Officials note seized ships are worth millions and may ease Allied cargo congestion by reflagging to Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Porto
England
Germany
Italy
Washington
Grea
Government Will Aid Fight on Boll Weevil
Montgomery February 29 The conference of business men planters and farmers completed a two days session to study the boll weevil situation and devise ways to fight the pest. Dr Bradford Knapp head of farm demonstration work said the meeting was the most successful. He arranged for a top government man to assist local planters with expenses paid by the government and salary by local business men. The convention urged calm and steady work to help tenants raise food crops, cultivate and destroy weevils, and secure a timely cotton crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
United States
Shreveport
Bradford Knapp
Knapp
Bis
Wealthy Lexington woman dies after million subscriptions
Mrs. James Stone Helm of Lexington known as J M Hanson died at age 50. She built a subscription business earning more than one million dollars by selling magazine memberships. Her death marks the end of a prominent local business figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
James Stone Helm
J. M. Hanson
Calds Cimae Grin Tamed by Laxative Bromine Claim
A cryptic OCR fragment references a remedy branded Bromine Quinine with signature initials H. Groves. It appears to discuss a laxative product and a claim about a single bromine quinine item, with unclear context and incomplete identifiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H W. Groves
Sunk French cruiser La Provence in the Mediterranean
The auxiliary cruiser La Provence was sunk in the Mediterranean last Saturday. Malta reported 296 survivors landed, with ministry estimates totaling 870 survivors. Provence, a 13,753 ton ship built at St Nazaire in 1906, was requisitioned at the war outbreak and measured 602 feet by 68 feet by 38 feet.
British February war losses total 18,586 men
London reports British casualties in all war areas for February include 739 officers and 17,847 men. The February totals reflect ongoing combat losses across Britain’s fronts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
London
Mississippi Senate bars liquor ads statewide
Jackson Mississippi February 29 the Mississippi senate passed a bill prohibiting liquor advertising through newspapers circulars street cars billboards or other means in the state Amendments to include in the act advertisements of liquor were discussed but the measure was approved in final form securing a statewide restriction on promotional liquor notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
Mississippi Senate
House
Groves Tonic Tone Claim Highlights Old Standard Tonic
A dated trade note promotes Groves Tonic as an equally valuable tonic with well known properties while a stray line mentions a measure pending governor signature and a claim about certain drinks containing mice. The fragmentary text suggests a public notice style endorsement and regulatory language surrounding the measure becoming effective in sixty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jones’ Gash Store
Whitehall ST
California
Clemson College
Tare
Jones
Bane Find
Beecy
Peachtree St. Phore Tey
Battle Creek
Mich
Bartlett
New York
Florida
North Carolina
Tennepgeco
Virginia Pennsyivania
the Daily Constitution
Atlanta, Gz
Hughey's
Whitehall
Hey's
Kenny
America
GC. B. Kenny Co
Whitehall Street
Main
Atlanta
Stone's Cakes
Representative Mann
Masssachusetts
Hull
Avaes
Georgia Pack
ATOES
Lee Mackerel
Black’s Grackers
Atlantta
Boston
U.S
Ihr
Eruiser
Ta-Provence
Mediterranean
Paris
Mississippi
The
Buckeye Cotton Oil Co. Department
Genamiata
Birmingham
Hartshoro
Jacon
Selon
Ale
Charlotte
N. C. Jackson
Greenwood
Ming
Little Rock
Ark
Memphis
Tenn
Elsewhera Daily
Faw Centa
al Rendera
Atlanta Constitution
Heart Songs
PRIGE
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!