Lloyd George outlines wartime economy plan to save tonnage
The premier proposes curbing nonessential imports and boosting home production to avert famine. He details minimum wages for agricultural workers, guaranteed prices for farmers, and drastic cuts in luxury goods and paper use to free cargo space for munitions and food. He warns of harsher measures if tonnage remains insufficient.
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England
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Germany
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U. S. Fruit Exports to United Kingdom Reported
Washington reports American exports to the United Kingdom show modest value for apples prunes raisins dried apples and other fruits totaling a few million dollars. Vegetables including tomatoes total about 2.5 million. Canned fruit leads with about 5.8 million dollars in exports.
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England
Women pledge patriotic service at mass meeting
A overflowing Ford Hall gathering led by Mrs. James J. Storrow pledged women’s service tokens for the war effort. Speakers urged registration of women, municipal food warehouses, and broad national duty while Professor Hart urged readiness to defend the nation and support for war efforts.
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Britain Prohibits Wide Range of Imports Effective Today
The Official Gazette lists restricted imports including agricultural machinery leather goods fruits except lemons and oranges hides glass linen yarns canned seafood silk and skins beverages wood and timber books posters perfumes photos maps various crafts and many consumer items. Exemptions apply to licensed imports and silk yards.
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Board of Trade
Charge Gerard With Espionage In London Dispatch
London dispatch reports at Rotterdam that Dr. Wild Grube a Reichstag member said Gerard closed his espionage office lifting a nightmare for Germans. He warned against Gerard's return before peace and criticized Gerard for calling the German chancellor a friend. He added that America is seen as England's worst enemy.
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German Agricultural League
Rotterdam
London Evening News
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Berlin
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France Cuts Passenger Tickets and Baggage Allowances
Paris February 23. Transport Minister Herriot issues a decree reducing railway passenger traffic by abolishing circular, family, excursion and seaside resort tickets. The decree also caps non personal baggage at 200 pounds per passenger.
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Paris
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Senate moves to block President with filibuster threats
Republicans aim to force an extra session by blocking key measures including the revenue bill and defense appropriations. Democrats fear a compromise may avert a total shutdown, while LaFollette and Simmons push back against perceived executive power and a prolonged stalemate. President Wilson called a special Senate session to begin March 5, but Republican resistance may delay action and disrupt a farewell dinner for retiring senators.
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Liner Kroonland May Sail as Freighter
The American line steamship Kroonland may sail in a few weeks for a European port as a freighter. The vessel, one of the fleet tied up in New York, was noted at the International Mercantile Marine Company office today.
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American Line
Kroonland
International Mercantile Marine Company
British Again Win on Tigris
London reports British forces fighting Turks in the Tigris region of Mesopotamia have captured two trenches near Samayyat after a Thursday attack. The official statement notes ongoing fighting and that heavy rain has raised the Tigris to flood level, hindering operations and left-bank supply.
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Mesopotamia
Samayyat
Dahra
French and German trench actions and Russian advances reported
French forces launch two surprise trench assaults near Malancourt wood and Neuilly on the Meuse heights. German attacks east of Zlochoff in Galicia breach Russian lines, with counter moves restoring positions. In Galicia a German penetration east of Zlochoff blows four mines, captures 250 men and two machine guns. Champagne fighting causes major fires near Butte du Mesnil as French artillery repels two German surprise assaults near Soissons and Bezonvaux.
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Mr and Mrs Wolf Celebrate 30 Years of Marriage
Mr and Mrs TI D Wolf of 1447 Beacon Street Brookline entertained about 100 relatives and friends at a banquet last evening to observe their 30th wedding anniversary. The house was decorated with roses and chrysanthemums. Mrs Wolf wore an imported Worth dress with diamond ornaments.
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Beacon Street
Brookline
Milk Producers Group Seeks Corporation Status in New England
The New England Milk Producers' Association filed a petition to become a corporation amid plans to push milk prices higher than ever recorded in the region. This would mark the first large milk producer corporation in New England history.
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New England Milk Producers’ Association
New England Milk Producers Seek Corporate Authority
The petition filed with the Legislature seeks authority for a large dairy association to become a corporation. It covers 7000 farmers with 2000 based in Boston and Springfield, aiming to secure full market value for dairy products and promote dairy stock, farming methods, and legislative interests. Circulars urge immediate membership and price influence.
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Germany Seeks Austria Defiance of United States Policy
Berlin pressures Vienna to fully defy Washington amid submarine policy disputes. warnings follow the Athos liner torpedoing and American missionary drowning as the ship was used as a troop transport. Dispatches speak of stalled credentials and a looming break between Germany and Austria as Lansing plans a short vacation.
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