Germany and Britain fight over defensive armament on ships
Berlin argues armed merchantmen violate peace guarantees and may be targeted under new submarine policy. Berlin seeks U S assurances that defensive armament will not be used offensively. Lansing to receive German reply and related memoranda as talks continue.
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Germany
von Bernstorff
Lansing
Count Bernstorff
United States
Berlin
State Department
Great Britain
Cecil Spring-Rice
United
Randum
Lusitania
Erich Zwiedinek
Italy
Bernstorff
Mr. Lansing
French Repulsed Five Times at Douaumont Fortress
German headquarters reports five French attempts to recapture Douaumont were repulsed with heavy losses. It notes German forces captured Champneuville and the Cote de Talou and reported nearly 15 000 unwounded French prisoners.
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Berlin
London
Douaumont
Verdun
Hardaumont
Champneuville
Cote de Talou
Meuse
Cote de Talon
Nave
Brae
Woevre
Lorraine
Russian Front Updates From General Headquarters
The Petrograd release reports on the Riga region artillery duel with successful Russian fire. Scouts raided near Zade bayoneting several Germans without firing a shot. Illoukst trench fighting continues. Caucasus detachments press Turks in a snowstorm. Persian operations seize positions and occupy Kermanshah.
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Riga
Zade
Friedrichstadt
Illoukst
Caucasus
Persia
Kermanshah
Turkish statement on Dardanelles torpedo boat destroyer retreat
An official communication from Constantinople dated February 27 via London reports a hostile destroyer bombarding Yeni Shehr and Ofhani in the Dardanelles was driven off by our batteries with no further front developments noted.
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Constantinople
London
Dardanelles
Yeni Shehr
Ofhani
Germany Considers War With America in Submarine Dispute
Berlin reaction prints editorials debating the possibility of war with the United States as Germany vows to press its submarine campaign. Analysts argue U.S. entry would not halt German aims and warn Wilson’s policy shifts may threaten any understanding with America.
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Taglische Rundschau
Dietrich Sc
England
Schaefer
Germany
United States
Senaefer
Gretchen
Faust
Appam
Wilson
Lokal Anzeiger
Kreuz Zeitung
Mr. Wilson
Turks Beaten Back in Egypt
A Turkish column under Nurian and Gasfar was attacked at Agagia Egypt by General Lukins South African troops. The enemy was routed by 3 30 pm and was fleeing in scattered columns eight miles southwest of Agagia at 4 pm with pursuit by cavalry and reports from aeroplanes.
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London
Agagia
Egypt
Nurian and Gasfar
Barrami
Lukins
French Rush More Troops to Verdun
Reports from the battle front say British lines in Belgium and France are being extended to replace French troops rushed to Verdun to join the fighting described as a terrific slaughter. About 20 German divisions have entered the battle while French forces number 15 divisions.
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Verdun
Ottawa
Ont
Belgium
France
French Report of Verdun Front Acknowledges Some Hushing Attacks
The French war office says German efforts north of Verdun abated with only footholds near Douaumont. exchanges near Talou and Poivre, and activity in the Woevre and Vosges are described as limited or repulsed. Belgian front remains quiet amid snow.
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Paris
Fort Douaumont
War Office
Verdun
Douaumont
Cote de Talou
Soissons
Rheims
Venizel
Troyon
Dousaumont
Vaux
Meuse
Cote du Talon
Cote du Poivre
Haudrement Farm
Hardaumont
Vosges
Gelles
Plaine
Vosswhcir
Muenster
Railroad Damaged by Allied Airmen
Amsterdam report via London says Allied airmen attacked and destroyed the railway station and damaged the tunnel at Bleyberg.
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Amsterdam
London
Bleyberg
Echo Belge
British Report From Flanders Battle Front
London says British repulsed a small attack north of the Ypres Comines Canal last night. Artillery activity continues today around Hulluch Armentieres and Ypres on both sides.
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Ypres
London
Flanders
Ypres-Comines Canal
Hulluch
Armentieres
Baltimore Tabernacle Sermon Sparks Massive Rally
Billy Sunday opened his Baltimore campaign with defiant, fiery talk to 16,000 worshippers at the new tabernacle. He vowed to put Satan in the hospital before July Fourth and to “hand the rum interests the hot end of a poker” as crowds gathered for afternoon and night services.
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Billy Sunday
Baltimore
New Tabernacle
Satan
Orline remedy ad targets wives of drinking men
This advertisement promotes Orrine as a home treatment for the drink habit. It claims wide recognition, outlines two forms No 1 powder and No 2 pills, and promises refund if ineffective. It urges wives or mothers to purchase, notes secret use and a $1.00 price, and lists Orline Co. in Washington, D.C., with Riker Jaynes Drug Stores carrying it.
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Orrine
Orline Co
Washington, D.C
Riker- Jaynes Drug Stores
Stormy Seas and Frontline Moves Across Europe
The report notes marine disasters with steamers blown by mines amid a North Sea storm. In Europe, activity concentrates along the Russian front near Riga Friedrichstadt and Illoukst while in the Caucasus Russians press the Turks despite deep snow.
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England
North Sea
Riga
Friedrichstadt
Illoukst
Caucasus
Verdun battle slows as fronts shift and prisoners claimed
Official reports from Paris and Berlin describe reduced fighting north of Verdun with a single active point at Douaumont where German advances stalled and about 15 000 French prisoners reportedly captured. Other fronts see British lines extended in Belgium and France and multiple allied or central claims of engagements and sinkings.
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Verdun
Douaumont
Paris
Berlin
Canada
Belgium
France
Ottawa
Agagia
Egypt
London
Caucasus
Petrograd
Persia
Kermanshah
Durazzo
Albania
Vienna
Maloja
English Channel
Dover
Mecklenburg
Holland
Flushing
Clergymen to Confer at Morgan Memorial
Thirty leading clergymen from various denominations will meet at the Morgan Memorial on Shawmut Avenue for a two day conference. The gathering aims to spark a nationwide push to establish religious social and industrial institutions modeled after the Seavey Settlement recently dedicated at the same site.
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Fred H. Seavey
Morgan Memorial
Shawmut Avenue
Gallivan Avoids Opposing President Yet Seeks Nonwar Policy
Washington February 27 Congressman James A Gallivan rejects claims he opposes President Wilson. He says he opposes a needless war, supports keeping ships unarmed, and criticizes belligerent submarine warfare. He argues Americans should travel on safe routes and avoid European conflict to prevent harm at home.
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Washington
Wilson
James A. Gallivan
High School Girl Dies By Her Own Action
Randolph N Y February 27 Hedith Myers an 18 year old high school student died after stating she had been poisoned Coroner Rowe said a death certificate would be issued tomorrow A letter found in which she said she intended to take poison
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Randolph
N. Y
Hedith Myers
Rowe
Varner-s Rheumatism Remedy Promoted By Boston Advertiser
A Beverly Massachusetts man describes years of crippling rheumatic pain and sciatica. He credits Varinesis a vegetable remedy from Lynn Massachusetts with curing his disease after earlier treatments failed. The ad touts free advice and a Boston office display of crutches and canes.
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W. A. Varney
Lynn
Mass
Boston
Boylston St
Riker-Jaynes
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