Italians Recapture Hill East of Paralovo in Balkan Theater
After days of small raids and artillery duels on multiple fronts, Italian forces retook hill 1050 east of Paralovo from German control. Casualties were reported among Teuton troops, with broader fighting described as limited and inconclusive across major theaters. Air actions continue with both sides losing aircraft along the Western Front and in various regional engagements.
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Paralovo
Teutonic
France
Entente
Gilicia
Marguerita
Ferga
British War Office
King George
Grandecourt
Somme
Ypres
Verdun
Les Maissons de Champagne
Hardemont
Vaux
Lorraine
Galicia
Tarnapol- Alochoil
Petrograd
Volhynia
Galatz
Roumania
Danubian
Mackensen
Puina
Sereth
Hil
Gorizia
Carso
Adamson to Seek Special Rule for Railroad Legislation
Washington Feb 15 Chairman Adamson of the house commerce committee announced after a conference with President Wilson that he would ask for a special rule to expedite the administration proposed railroad legislation. He plans to introduce a resolution tomorrow and hopes to pass the measure in both houses before March 4.
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Washington
Wilson
Adamson
House Commerce Committee
Neutral-flag steamships to resume sailings via Halifax route
New York reports negotiations near completion to substitute Halifax for Kirkwall as a port of call for examination. The Holland America Line Ryndam will sail to Rotterdam via Halifax, with Noordam possible next week. Stockholm to Gothenburg via Halifax also set to depart, along with freight ship Carlsholm.
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New York
Halifax
Kirkwall
Ryndham
Rotterdam
Malifax
Noordam
Ryndam
Stockholm
Gothenburg
Carlsholm
West Virginia and Virginia Weather Clear With Warm Weekend
West Virginia remains fair Friday with improved conditions into Saturday as temperatures rise. Virginia also expects fair skies Friday and Saturday with warming, winds from the west turning fresh to strong then diminishing by Friday night.
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West Virginia
Virginia
Women Vote for President Bill Moves to Governor
In Columbus the senate defeated a motion to reconsider yesterday's vote on granting women the right to vote for president. The bill, approved by ten to twenty four, now advances to the governor for final action.
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Columbus
Senate
British Steamers Cilicia and Ferga Sink in War Action
London reports two British steamers were sunk in wartime action. The Cilicia of 9 130 tons gross went down with the crew landed. The Ferga was also sunk according to Lievyd's shipping agency.
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London
Cilicia
Lievyd
Ferga
Railroads plan fast relief for grain flour car shortage
Washington officials report a 30-road agreement to ease freight car congestion and export blockages. Two daily trains from Minneapolis with wheat and flour to New England and Pittsburgh Philadelphia and New York will have right of way, while export shipments face an embargo and empties are allotted to western links.
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Minneapolis
New England
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
New York
Germany
New York Harbor
Shortage Threatens Efforts to Keep Coal and Food Lines Open
The report notes a shortage pressing authorities to direct initial actions toward maintaining unbroken coal and food supply lines. These measures aim to avert disruption and sustain essential services amid escalating constraints.
New York Arrival of French Liner Chicago With 151 Passengers
The French steamship Chicago arrived in New York on February 15 carrying 151 passengers. Officers reported no U boats or friendly war vessels seen, though wireless notes mentioned French patrol boats off the French coast.
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New York
Chicago
Germany
Train Bearing Ambassador Fletcher Leaves Mexican Border
The train carrying ambassador Fletcher departed Nuevo Laredo at 1 30 this afternoon. Its departure was delayed by reports of cut telegraph wires between Nuevo Laredo and Monterey and rumors of bandits near Lampasco, eighty five miles south of the border.
Naval air attack on Bruges harbor and ships reported
London reports an official statement saying naval aeroplanes attacked Bruges harbor and shipping. A heavy bomb load caused successful results. one aircraft was shot down and its pilot and observer captured after burning their plane. A second aircraft was destroyed by an escorting plane at fifty yards.
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London
Bruges
German Forces Withdraw From Front Near Somme
German troops in the Serre Somme area retreated from several advanced positions in line with orders from their commander. Seven en tente aircraft were shot down by German forces according to the official army headquarters statement released today in Berlin.
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Berlin
Serre
Somme
France
Colombia Affirms Neutrality Over German Submarine Issue
Bogota reports Colombia will maintain neutrality in the German submarine campaign. The government responds to President Wilson and hopes for ongoing peace between Germany and the United States.
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Colombia
Bogota
Wilson
Germany
America
Submarine policy eyed as cause of New York freight backlog
Transportation managers in New York report relief from post submarine freight delays as Dutch and trans Atlantic vessels resume sailings to European ports. They warn that embargoes on western shipments worsen congestion west of Pittsburgh and Buffalo, risking idle cars and spoiled goods if cargo space remains tight.
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New York
Halifax
Kirkwall
Port of
Pittsburg
Buffalo
Berlin Dispatches Release of American Seamen
Berlin dispatch reports the release of American seamen as tensions escalate. Mr. Wilson moves slowly and plans no action without factual assurances satisfying reasonable and patriotic Americans.
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Berlin Dispatch
American seamen freed after German captivity
The American sailors taken to Germany on the British steamer Yarrowdale have been released. The news comes via Merlin from London with the vessel Liberated at 4 p m on Feb 15 and reported at 3 40 a m on Feb 16.
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London
Germany
Germany urged to release American seamen in Yarrowdale case
The state department prepared a peremptory demand, with President Wilson’s approval, seeking release of seventy two American seamen from the prize ship Yarrowdale. Officials warn of possible broader conflict as Germany’s submarine policy intensifies, while Wilson weighs Congress authority to protect American lives and property. The administration eyes economic impact of port blockades and awaits further word from Ambassador Elkus in Constantinople as cabinet plans proceed.
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Washington
Germany
State Department
Wilson
United States
Congress
War and Navy Departments
Lansing
White ‘House
Navy Department
Elkus
Constantinople
Americans Held Up In Vienna And Munich Train Disappearance
Vienna reports indicate messages from the consular staff are delayed while a train said to carry eighty Americans and families toward Switzerland has not departed Munich as planned. Officials press Berne contacts for updates as senior officials debate if YMCA representatives in German prison camps should withdraw if war rises.
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Sador
Vienna
Munich
Switzerland
T Gerard
Stovall
Berne
Germany
State Department
John R. Mott
International
Republicans form panel to win next House control
Washington Feb 15 The committee of twenty seven Republican members created at a caucus to consider matters affecting the organization of the next house agreed to exert every effort to secure control of the House in the next congress Madden of Illinois was named chairman Greene of Vermont secretary The group held a round table discussion of views.
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Washington
House
Representative Madden
Illinois
Representative Greene
Vermont
Americans report raid kills two near Lang's ranch
An American returning to Paso says two U S men were killed Tuesday when a Mexican raiding party believed linked to Jose Ynez Salazar attacked Lang's ranch on the U S side west of Corner Ranch. One victim was named Fulton. the other assailant's name remained unknown.
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Paso
Jose Ynez Salazar
Lang's Ranch
Corner Ranch
Fulton
Governor Signs Bill to Abolish County Boards
West Virginia Senate passes House bill to abolish county boards of equalization and review with minor amendments. Governor Hatfield signs the measure and expects further legislation on alcohol shipments to hospitals. House approves gas supplier rule requiring West Virginia gas companies to meet domestic demand before exporting.
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Charleston
W. Va
Senate
West Virginia
House
Judiciary Committee
Sinking of the Lyman W. Law raises questions in Rome
Rome papers debate whether the Lyman W. Law sinking was the covert act referenced by President Wilson. The Giornale d Italia notes the schooner was registered in the American merchant marine and flew the American flag when sunk, contradicting claims it was ex American.
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Law
Rome
Lyman W. Law
Wilson
Senate
Cagliari
United States
Treadwell
Lyman M. Law
Giornale d'Italia
Day in Congress Updates Postoffice and Army Bills
The record notes a 10:50 a.m. session resuming debate on the postoffice appropriation bill with amendments for one cent postage on drop setters and higher second class rates. A prohibition of liquor adverts in mail was adopted in states banning such ads. Proceedings recessed until 10:30 a.m. Friday after adjournment.
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Senate
Railroads plan embargo to ease eastern export shipments
Representatives of thirty chief railroads meet in Washington and Chicago to curb car shortages. A gentlemen's agreement calls for an embargo on exports from eastern ports, liberal eastbound embargoes, and sending empties west in solid trains. Critics doubt long term relief, citing need for more equipment and terminals.
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Washington
Chicago
Associated Press
Seaboard
Europe
Tuirst
New York
West
Halifax
Board of Trade
J. & Brown
Local preacher and home mission worker killed
Miss Nan J. McMillen of Homer Pennsylvania and Rev. A Hatfield of Davy were killed near Elkhorn in a freight train accident. Witness Miss M T Carter provided details to railroad officials. McMillen recently claimed $25 loss with the post office. Hatfield held a charge at Davy. Both bodies were removed by friends. McMillen to Buckeye? Bluefield. Hatfield to Davy.
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Nan J. McMillen
Homer
M. T. Carter
Rev
A. Hatfield
Davy
bElkhorn
Elkhorn Station
Mr. Hatfield
Moe Millen
Miss McMillen
Bluefield
M. ‘J. Carter
Elkhorn
Highland Avenue
Miss French
Athens
Miss
Pauline McMillen
Hatfield
Cuba Lib Bas Reform Fails To Alarm U S Officials
Washington reports on February 15 indicate no Cuban rebel advance, with Gonzales confirming dispersal of rebel bands. Santiago is occupied by General Fernandez with over a regiment of troops, while rebels have destroyed no property yet. Business reps fear cane field destruction.
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Washington
Cuba
Gonzales
Santiago
Fernandez
State Department
Vessels Stopped From Cape Henry Movements
Baltimore reports the marine observer at Cape Henry Virginia was instructed by the Washington state department to halt reports of ships passing in and out of the cape today.
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Baltimore
Marine Observer
Cape Henry
Baltimore Maritme Exchange
State Department
Washington
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Fletcher
Teronlane
Transportation Manager of
Mr. Wilson
Rosenbloom
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