Verdict Set Aside In Curtis Estate Case
Nelson Curtis brother of ex Mayor Edwin A. Curtis loses the verdicts of 90000 for death and 3000 for conscious suffering against Boston Elevated in Superior Court. Supreme Judicial Court holds trial judge erred applying a statute presuming due care for those killed or injured, misapplying it to the chauffeur.
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Bernstorff to Explain Note Disclosure Question
A March 5 Amsterdam despatch says Germany asks Count von Bernstorff, aboard a return voyage to Germany, to explain how the government note about dragging Mexico and Japan into war with the United States was divulged.
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Exchange Telegraph Company
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Frankfort
Count von Bernstorff
United States
Germany
Mexico
Japan
Special courier warned von Bernstorff on interviews
A special courier has been despatched to meet Count von Bernstorff on his arrival and warn him against granting any newspaper interviews on the situation. Socialist newspapers in Munich Leipzig and Magdeburg criticise the note to Mexico as the crowning diplomatic blunder of Germany.
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Count von Bernstorff
Munich
Leipzig
Magdeburg
Mexico
Germany
German Papers Split Over Zimmermann Note
Berlin papers react to the Zimmermann telegram with mixed zeal. Some criticize Foreign Secretary Zimmermann while others defend German policy, noting how the note shifts U S public opinion toward President Wilson and arming merchant ships.
Armistice Sought by Cuban Rebels in Oriente
Cablegrams reported to Dr. Orestes Ferrara from Oriente's military commander state Cuban revolutionists will suspend hostilities in Oriente and seek a nationwide armistice. Proclamation by Liberal party representatives and the American naval commander at Santiago to be signed before presenting the request to President Menocal via Washington.
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Province of
Oriente
Liberal Party
Santiago
Republic
Orestes Ferrara
R. Fernadez
Menocal
Cuba
Washington
British Belgian relief ships cargoes unloaded explained
London March 5 Sir Maurice de Bunsen assistant under secretary of state for foreign affairs explained to the Associated Press an agreement between the British government and the American Commission for Relief in Belgium. The accord covers unloading and warehousing Belgian relief cargoes held in UK ports due to inability to land them.
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Sir Maurice de Bunsen
Associated Press
American Commission For Relief
Belgium
United Kingdom
Relief ships wait in British ports amid German safe conduct dispute
The text describes German claims of extended grace for relief ships, Britain's refusal to share ship lists without guarantees, and the World War I relief effort. It explains ships were held in UK ports, cargoes deteriorating, and the need to unload and store goods for Belgium and northern France while negotiations continue.
Britain Reports February U boat Losses and Shipards
Official British admiralty figures released in New York show February losses of British merchant ships to mines or submarines, including 61 ships of 1600 tons or more and 338 under 1600 tons, plus 29 fishing vessels. 67 British merchant vessels were unsuccessfully attacked. Arrivals and departures of vessels over 100 tons indicate a heavy but manageable trade flow, while the admiralty notes ally and neutral losses are not public. It also cites more than 2,000,000 tons of shipping under construction to replace losses, calling the overall situation satisfactory.
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British Admiralty
Great Britain
British Register
Admiralty
Relief Work in Harsh Times as German Conduct Breaks
The report notes ships still sail under German safe conducts from American ports to Rotterdam and that Britain will protect the commission's property. The Germans have twice broken safe conducts and destroyed commission property, yet stored foodstuffs remain to aid Belgium and northern France. The act is seen as a faithless blow to relief efforts.
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Germany
Belgium
France
Rotterdam
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