Germany Firm for No Yielding on Submarines
United States officials pledge adherence to international law if a submarine shells a vessel that has surrendered. President Wilson favors a decisive overt act to justify war, with plans underway for swift naval action, censorship powers, and expansion of coastal defense and anti submarine patrols. Security measures include private shipyard mobilization, civilian training, and possible large volunteer forces while neutrals seek a peace framework.
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United States
Wilson
Jansing
War and
Navy Departments
Baker
Navy Department
Danielson
Bethlehem Steel Company
Fore River Shipbuilding Company
Electric Cable Company
New York
Kearfoot Engineering Company of
Volunteer
Aerial Coast Patrol
Naval Aeronautics
Daniels
Charles Belknap, Jr
Naval Operations Bureau
Belknap
Douglas MacArthur
War Department
White House
House
Army
Congress
Germany
Senate
Stone
Foreign Relations Committee
California Syrup of Figs Ad Promotes Children’s Laxative Use
An advertisement urges mothers to give California Syrup of Figs to constipated children to restore energy and appetite. It claims the remedy is harmless, provides inside cleansing, and warns to buy only the 50 cent bottle from the California Fig Syrup Company with clear directions on the label.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
Advt
Brazil Formalizes Protest Over German Unrestricted warfare
Brazil closes its note replying to Germany on unrestricted warfare after a conference led by Foreign Minister Dr. Laura Muller with U S diplomatic representatives. President Braz and ministers back a moderate firm stance to safeguard Brazil's rights amid submarine actions. The text will be released after chancelleries are notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Janeiro
Brazil
Germany
Laura Muller
United States
Gazeta Noticas
Gerard Calls for Passports in Berlin Talk
Berlin February 56 via London Ambassa dor Gerard met German foreign minister Dr Alfred Zimmerman at 1 PM to request his passports. He plans to return to the United States from a Spanish port. Germany may offer a re ratification of the 179 and 1828 Prussian American treaties to allow nine months to settle affairs and depart hostile countries.
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Berlin
London
Gerard
Alfred Zimmerman
United States
Associated Press
Germany
America
Europe
Spain Will Care for U. S. Interests in Germany
Spain announced it will handle American diplomatic interests in Germany. More than 200 American consulates worldwide have ceased looking after German interests, along with ambassadors and ministers already reported.
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Spain
U. S
Germany
Washington
Cure a Cold in One Day Bromos Laxative Tablets Ad
A vintage advertisement promotes LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE tablets claiming a one day cure for colds. It notes a refund guarantee by the druggist and features E W GROVE’S signature on each box priced at 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Lord Northcliffe Quoting on Germany Relations
Lord Northcliffe, owner of the Times and Daily Mail, stated to the Associated Press that the severing of relations with Germany is a matter of Americas honor and national prestige. He emphasized decisive action and unity behind a strong national stance.
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London
Lord Northcliffe
The
Times
Daily Mail
Associated Press
Germany
United States urged to hold line before entering war
The article argues that American patience should not exhaust national honor and dignity as the Entente powers seek support, with praise for American bravery in France and for the Allied cause. It notes German policies face opposition within German states and comments on British naval strength and food concerns.
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United States
America
Prussia
France
Navy protection through economy sustains war effort
The speaker argues that by exercising moderate economy the nation can protect its navy and carry on the war for an indefinite number of years if needed.
Rumor of Japanese Warships in Hawaiian Waters
Passengers aboard the Shinyo Maru arriving from Japan corroborated reports of a Japanese squadron off Hawaii. They described seeing a cruiser in the vicinity this morning, naming the Tokiwa Iwata and Nisshin among the vessels believed present.
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Honolulu
Hawaiian
Japan
Tokiwa
Iwata
Nisshin
Street Waif as Heroine in The Brat at Plymouth Theater
Maude Fulton both wrote and starred in The Brat at Plymouth Theater last evening. The play promised a conventional tale of a poor girl befriended by an older man but defied those clichés with a fresh, entertaining approach.
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Maude Fulton
Star of
Brat
The
Plymouth
Plymouth Theatre
Snow Fights Carlisle Fire Destroys House and Barn
A Carlisle fire destroyed a house and a barn owned by J. B. Prescott of Bedford. Occupants Almon Dane and his wife escaped in night clothes. Lacking proper apparatus, volunteers used snow and hand chemicals to halt spread to nearby homes after a chimney overheated. The blaze began in an overheated chimney.
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Carlisle
J. B. Prescott
Bedford
Almon Dane
The Brat Play Shows an Unconventional Ending
Review notes a bold ending where the waif gives herself to a lively young rogue and helps him become a better man. The piece blends sparkling merriment with wholesome sentiment as artist Lewis S. Stone portrays the mentor figure in the comedy.
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Miss Fulton
Lewis S. Stone
Fire damages Polish Catholic school in South Boston
A fire discovered about 11 last night caused 2000 dollars in damage to the Polish Catholic School on Boston street in South Boston. The blaze started in the boiler room from hot ashes and spread to the first floor, damaging several classrooms. The school will be closed for the rest of the week.
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Boston Street
Boston
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement claims Pape's Cold Compound clears head and nose, stops discharge, and relieves headache and feverishness when taken every two hours for three doses. It touts fast acting relief with pleasant taste and a price of 25 cents at drug stores.
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Pape
The Brat at Boston stages with Edmond Lowe cast
Boston audience sees Edmond Lowe as the reprobate in The Brat opposite Frank King. The three act farce follows a street girl turned chorus girl in New York society, with Miss Fulton drawing curtain calls for a lively debut and a final dance in velvet.
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Boston
Frank Kingdon
Edmond Lowe
John Findlay
Gertrude Maitland
Charlotte Ives
Isabel O’madigan
Gertrude Workman
Night Court
New York
Miss Fulton
Churchmen Toast Wilson at Mass charity banquet
Bishops and laymen in New York honor Bishop William Lawrence president of the church pension fund with a testimonial banquet. The crowd sang America and pledged patriotism as they toasted Wilson and celebrated efforts toward a five thousand dollar pension fund for aged clergy.
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New York
Protestant Episcopal Church
William Lawrence
Massachusetts
Church Pension Fund
America
Wilson
William Fellows Morgan
Lawrence
White Rats Strike Shuts Down Vaudeville Acts
The White Rats Actors' Associates struck last night at Gordon's Olympia Theatre and other venues in Lynn and Boston areas. Similar strikes hit Chicago Kansas City and St Louis venues, directed by Geoffrey Whalen and Francia Gilmore after talks with managers.
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White Rats Actors’ Associates
Gordon
Olympia Theatre
Washington Street
Scollay Square
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Gordon's Olympia Theatre
Lynn
Chicago
Kansas City
St. Louis
Geoffrey Whalen
The
White Rats
Francia J Gilmore
Carpenters Protest Judge Verdicts at Superior Court
More than 16 900 carpenters and joiners affiliated with the Grand Council of Carpenters of Eastern Massachusetts and local unions object to frequent setting aside of jury verdicts by Superior Court judges. Resolutions by the Carpenters District Council of Greater Boston call delegates to back a constitutional amendment to curb arbitrary powers.
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Carpenters and Joiners
Grand Council of Carpenters of
Eastern
Massachusetts
Superior Court
Carpenters’ District Council
Greater
Boston
Scott's Emulsion Promises Health for Frail Children
Adavartisamani extols a mother and child scene, praising Scott's Emulsion as a concentrated liquid food that strengthens thin blood and supports growth in frail or anemic children. It claims no alcohol or harmful drugs and warns against substitutes.
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Scott
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