Kaiser Reply Not Received as Vessels in Danger Zone Escalate
Washington officials report no answer from Kaiser to the protest and warn the situation is grave. Many American vessels remain in the danger zone and hundreds of American passengers ride British ships as German undersea vessels torpedo two merchant vessels. Washington waits anxiously for Germany to accept a mediation program and has little hope of consent.
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Kaiser
United States
Washington
Germany
All Germany Armed Camp Responds to Britain
The British reply argues that foodstuffs for a country’s civilians are not clearly separable from those for armed forces under Germany’s vast wartime system. Neutrals face pressure as ships are detained and submarine mines target enemy supply lines.
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Germany
Ose
Emy
Elf
Bay State Men Halt Arbitration Hearings
Arbitration proceedings on the Bay State Street Railway dispute were halted today after District Attorney Joseph C. Heller discredited a second witness within a week. Carmen representatives asked for further hearings to decide future procedure for their union.
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Bay State Street Railway Couy
Joseph C. Heller
Carmen
Bay State
Moon Phases and Celestial Notes in Early 20th Century Almanac
The entry lists moon phases from February 21 to March 15 with references to full new and last quarters, dates marking spring nearby, and notes on war days. It also mentions planetary positions including Saturn, Jupiter, Venus and Mars, plus times for evening and morning skies and Easter Sunday April 4. It closes with anniversaries noting Davis’s provisional presidency in Montgomery and Alaska railroad bill passage a year ago.
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Mies
Saturn
Piter
Vellus
Mars
Oday
Davis
Confederate States
Montgomery
Ala
House of Representees
Alaska
Boston Forecast Turning Warmer Friday With West Winds
A weather bulletin outlines for Boston and vicinity a forecast of fair conditions Thursday, rising temperatures Friday, with moderate to breezy west winds. Grand and East New York are listed for similarly fair Thursday and a chance of warmer Friday, noting a Feb 17 date for the New York area.
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Boston
Vicinity
Grand and East New York
Britain’s second reply to American note publicized
The United States and Britain released Britain’s Feb 10 note to Ambassador Page denying the fleet’s role in American industry decline. It cites ship shortage, reduced cotton trade, and neutral ships sunk by indiscriminate submarine mines as contributing factors.
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Washington
Great Britain
State Department
British Foreign Office
Ambassador Page
Edward Grey
Britain vows retaliation over German submarine campaign
The communication ends by stating Britain will take retaliatory measures against the German submarine campaign against enemy ships, but does not specify the nature of those measures.
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Great Britain
Robbed and Beaten Saloon Manager Attacked in South Boston
Joseph H. Miley, manager of Casey's saloon, was assaulted by four men near Bowen and Dorchester streets late last night. He was beaten with a blackjack then kicked, robbed of 50 dollars, and left unconscious with a cut head and missing teeth. Police sought suspects from local gangs on the peninsula. Miley lives at 2 1 2 Morrill Street and runs the Dorchester Avenue saloon.
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Joseph H. Miley
South Boston
Bowen
Dorchester
Miley
Peninsular District
Morrill Street
Casey
Dorchester Avenue
German Spy Executed in Bordeaux by Court Martial
Paris dispatch reports Stadler-Willy, a German spy, was shot in Bordeaux after being found guilty of espionage by court martial. The execution was ordered by military authorities.
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Paris
Havas
Bordeaux
Stadler-Willy
Assurance of U S Food Supply Despite Exports
The Department of Agriculture stated the United States faces no food shortage risk due to large exports. It noted a wheat surplus on Feb 1 could sustain exports near 1,000,000 bushels daily until the new crop. Additional grains, meats, dairy, and produce were ample at the start of 1915.
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Washington
United States
Europe
Department of Agriculture
Wheat crop supplies and potential shortages discussed
A government statement details the 1914 US wheat crop at 891 million bushels and a total available supply of 967 million. It notes surpluses, exports, and carryover, with an expected new crop into July and foreign sources adding about 100 million bushels. It also mentions increases in winter wheat acreage and substitutes from corn and potatoes.
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United States
India
Italy
Denmark
Switzerland
United Kingdom
Canada
Miss Ryan Seeks $50,000 Breach Suit Verdict Likely Tonight
The courtroom was crowded as Miss Elizabeth M. Ryan and Henry K. Mansfield face a breach of promise case. Attorneys Sullivan and Coakley presented arguments. Judge Fessenden began the charge to the jury, with a full morning and afternoon in court.
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Elizabeth M. Ryan
Henry K. Mansfield
Ferncroft Inn
Michael L. Sullivan
Mr. Mansfield
Daniel H. Coakley
Miss Ryan
Fessenden
Coakley
Burden on Plaintiff Described by Judge in Contract Case
A judge instructs jurors that the greatest rule is impartiality and that the burden of proof rests on the plaintiff in a contract dispute. The judge urges jurors to discuss the case in the jury room and to help one another reach a fair verdict.
Marriage contract dispute highlighted in court notes
The report outlines court questions on a possible marriage contract: first whether a contract existed, then whether it was broken, and finally whether there was justifiable cause, with the burden shifting to the defendant to prove the last point. The item notes continuation on Page 16 Second Column.
General Goodale Funeral Saturday
Brigadier General Greenleaf Austin Goodale U S A retired died at his Wakefield home 41 Jordan avenue yesterday morning. He was 75, a Civil and Spanish-American war veteran and also served in the Indian and Philippine campaigns during a 42 year military career. Funeral services lie scheduled for Saturday at the Wakefield Congregational Church.
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Greenleaf Austin Goodale
Jordan Avenue
Wakefield
Wakefield Congregational Church
Goodale
Trolley Route Train Through Suburban Towns
A note about travel by Boston and Worcester trolley extending to Worcester extending to Worcester and passing through Worcester area towns including Framingham Southboro Marlboro Hudson and Natick with services to Worcester and back.
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Worcester
Wellesley
Natick
Framingham
Southboro
Marlboro
Hudson
Boston & Worcester Trolley
Advé
German reply awaited and ships set to sail today
Gerard has sent a German reply but has not yet cabled it to Washington. Expect a sharp German onslaught on shipping. Vessels from Boston are due in the war zone today. Ships listed include Carthaginian for Glasgow, Anglican for London, Devonian for Liverpool, Ninian for Manchester, John Blake for Glasgow, plus Dunsley for Liverpool and Pretorian for Glasgow.
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Gerard
Washington
Germany
Boston
Carthaginian
Allan Line
Glasgow
Anglican
Leyland Line
London
Devonian
Liverpool
Ninian
Manchester
John Blake
Leo
Dunsley
Pretorian
U S in crisis as Germany defies anti submarine protests
Washington reports the German submarine blockade remains in force despite strong neutral protests. The note warns merchant ships face destruction in the danger zone and questions the risk to American lives if neutral ships are attacked. President Wilson urged Germany to consider possible consequences. Continued on Page 11 Third Col.
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Germany
United States
Wilson
Austria Sends Troops to Italian Frontier
Geneva Feb 17 Austria concentrates troops along the Italian frontier for the past ten days. Artillerymen occupy advantageous positions dominating the Tyrolese passes. Swiss, Italian and Austrian soldiers stand close on the alpine three corner frontier at high altitude and frequently fraternize in deep snow with Swiss serving as interpreters.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Austria
Alps
Woman Leaps Twenty Feet to Escape Fire
Mrs. Carl Romanski of 54 Broadway Chelsea jumped from a second story window to the ground as a fire began in her apartment and blocked the rear exit. She was slightly bruised but not seriously hurt.
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Carl Romanski
Broadway
Chelsea
Romanski
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