Germany sets out bar zones and peace aims in note to United States
The German note outlines bar zones around Britain France Italy and the eastern Mediterranean to February 1 1917 and asserts aims to end the war through negotiations though condemns Britain's sea blockade its impact on civilians and the need for peaceful relations with Belgium. It details neutral shipping safety rules and special signals for ships in the zones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
United States
Germany
Paris
Austria-Hungary
Turkey
Bulgaria
J. Bernstorff
Great Britain
France
Italy
Mediterranean
North Sea
England
Terschelling
Adir
Farover
Faroe Islands
Cape Finisterre
Pt. de Les Paquett
North African
Greece
Falmouth
Scilly Islands
How the Papers Regard the German Note
Editorials from Providence Journal Hartford Courant Meriden Record New London Telegraph Worcester Telegram Waterville Sentinel Portland Press Washington Post Baltimore Sun New York World New York American Springfield Republican react to Germanys note on sea warfare. They describe it as a grave threat to U S security and call for strong action including possible severance of relations if Berlin pursues warlike terms. They warn of national humiliation and urge firm policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. 1
Journal
Germany
Prussia
Lusitania
Wilson
Hartford
Conn
Courant
England
Meriden
New London
Telegraph
Lansing
Worcester
United States
Waterville
Sentinel
Washington
Portland Press
America
Washington Post
Baltimore Sun
High Seas
New York World
New York
Springfield
Treasurer Wilbur Quits Infinte Accounts in Small Town
The town treasurer Wilbur disappeared after concerns about balancing the books ahead of an audit. He left $162 in the safe and deposited over $2000 in a local bank. no withdrawals in days. Relatives report heavy worry over balancing, with experts reviewing the books to determine the finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur
Keith
Brockton
Donald Wilbur
Braintree
George Utter
Westerly, R. I
Stewart
James Feinglish
Weston
English
Wilbur Lved
Cobb Wife Sues Boston Clerk for Divorce
Olive B. Cobb of Massachusetts Avenue, a cashier at a Boston department store, files for divorce from her husband, alleging desertion in 1911 and current residence in London, England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Olive B. Cobb
Massachusetts Avenue
Missing Waltham Youth Expresses Worries in NYC Note
A letter from Sinclair Benner to his mother in Waltham reveals he is in New York City, earning seven dollars weekly and fearing trust in others. His mother wired forgiveness and funds for his return, expecting him back Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Benner
Sinclair
Waltham
New York City
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Aving
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Nutria
Georges Lee
Malone
Washington St
Franklin
Father John
Lowell
Mass
Nathan A. Cobb
Stebbins
Broadway
South
Missouri
Mr. Thos
J. D. O'Bannon
Frederickstown
Mr. O’bannon
A.shuman
Equa Gye
Albodon CO
Jason Weiler & Sons
Amsterdam
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