Russians Press on Turkish Fronts at Erzerum and Bagdad Rail
Petrograd reports Russians advancing on both flanks beyond Erzerum driving Turks east of Trebizond and seizing Mush and Diarbekr. They threaten the Bagdad Railway, cut Turkish communications, and encircle main Turkish forces after the Deye Bolna forts fell.
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German spy Lincoln rearrested after escape
Ignatius T. T. Lincoln once a British MP and self confessed German spy, escaped custody on January 15, was recaptured in front of a Broadway restaurant. He was questioned at the Justice Department for over two hours before being moved to Raymond Street Jail in Brooklyn. Lincoln blamed lodging house tenants for recognizing him and attempting to extort $250 for his baggage surrender. He refused to talk to reporters, but said he would have run away if the United States government had treated him fairly.
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Ignatius T. T. Lincoln
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Department, of Justice
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Building Collapse in Mexia Leaves Nine Dead
In Mexia Texas a building housing about eighty people collapsed trapping and injuring many. The roof caved in and a subsequent explosion, likely from a natural gas leak, ignited fires in the wreckage. Nine fatalities were confirmed with several others seriously hurt.
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United States demands full agreement on wartime submarine rules
Secretary Lansing outlined that the United States will accept nothing less than a complete, all encompassing agreement on future warfare in line with international law. Washington said Germany must modify its pledge to sink armed merchant ships after February 29 and warned that Austria-Hungary may withhold settlement of the Ancona case until it mirrors assurances. Berlin faces U S insistence on coordinated assurances with Britain on warning and firing policies.
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Germany
Lansing
State Department
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Russians Take Erzerum in Eastern Asia Minor
London reports Grand Duke Nicholas leads the army of the Caucasus to capture the Turkish fortress of Erzerum after five days of intense assaults. Thousands of Turks taken prisoner, stores of munitions seized, and the victory seen as a potential prelude to a broader Russian advance through Eastern Armenia and possible pressure on Constantinople.
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Mesopotamia
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Armenia
Constantinople
Berlin Stands Pat on Submarine Policy Date
Berlin refuses to delay the new submarine policy. A New York dispatch claims a postponement to April for torpedoing armed merchantmen under Germanys memorandum, but the foreign office denies any order and says no delay has been requested, suggesting American requests may prompt questions.
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Berlin
New York
Germany
Foreign Office
Sweden Warns Nationals On Sailings By Armed Merchant Ships
Sweden informs the United States that in response to Germany and Austria pledging to sink armed merchant ships without warning after February 29, it will advise nationals not to travel on such vessels. The formal notice cites danger to travelers and aims to reduce risk until tensions ease.
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Washington
State Department
Germany
Austria
Senate Ratifies Nicaragua Treaty Amid Canal Route Debate
The Senate ratified the Nicaragua treaty 55 to 18 granting a 99 year option on the canal route and a naval base in Fonseca gulf for 3 million dollars. A clause says the US does not seek to violate existing rights of Costa Rica Honduras and El Salvador. Five Democrats and several Republicans opposed. Fifteen Republicans supported. Nicaraguan minister Chamorro said ratification by his government would follow soon.
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Senate
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Honduras
Salvador
Chamberlain
Martine
Clarke
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Thomas
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Clapp
Cummins
Grenna
Jones
Kenyon
LaFollette
McCumber
Nelson
Norris
Smith
Nicarague
Report on Mexico Carranza era conditions reaches Senate
President Wilson sends Secretary Lansing letter with data on American deaths in Mexico and border areas over six years. He declines to provide diplomatic reports, citing public interest. Carranza regime shown controlling over 75 percent of territory and offering reasonably adequate protection for Americans.
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Republic
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Wilson
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Mexico
Vensustiano Carranza
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Carranza
Stone
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Fo Tatreinselt
Steps Sugar Exports Prohibited by Government
Buenos Aires government moves to prohibit the export of sugar. The decision aims to control prices and ensure domestic supply, with policy notes indicating enforcement steps and potential impact on producers and traders.
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Buenos Taires
Sensational Charges Plague Aviation Corps Probe
Senator Robiggem of Arkansas presses immediate inquiry into the aviation service alleging contempt and mismanagement. He cites letters between Reber and Capt. Arthur at the San Diego base, with testimonies and photographs presented to the San Francisco court and a commission, accusing officials of corrupt handling of the service.
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Lewis
Confeber
Cowan
Krally
Goodier
Tax on Wartime Profits Likely in Reich Budget
The treasury plans a tax on extra wartime profits with 50 percent of increased earnings set aside for future taxation. Corporate reports show reserves of 3 to 5 million marks, signaling a strong revenue push. Industry groups fear the full 50 percent may be raised. some expect even higher rates before the Reichstag reassembles on the 15th.
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Reichstag
Hans Schmidt Pays Penalty at Sing Sing
Ossining New York Hans Schmidt formerly a priest was executed at Sing Sing on February 18 for the murder of Anna Aumuller on September 2 1913. He walked to the death chamber with the principal keeper and prison chaplain Father Cashin. Upon leaving he bade goodbye to those present. He requested witnesses be allowed and sat in the chair as guards prepared to divest him. The chair was applied three times.
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Hans Schmidt
Sing Sing
Anna Aumuller
Father Cashin
Schmidt
Cabinet Discusses Flood in White House Session
Washington reports the Mississippi flood situation was the topic at a cabinet meeting. Secretary presented a telegram from Walter L. manager of the Newton Chamber of Commerce. Secretary Redfield stated the administration would await a report from the control committee currently touring the flood region.
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Mississippi
Fight
Wilson
Walter
Newton of Commerce
Orgaction
Control Committee
Plant Destroyed in War Munitions Record
A damaged report notes that a plant involved in war munitions records was destroyed. Details are incomplete but imply a facility linked to wartime production suffered destruction.
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Mississippi News Items Highlights From Greenville Scooba and More
Greenville opens new high school building costing 75000 with ceremonies. L L Slaughter shot in calf during nearby hunt near Scooba. Columbus hosts Mississippi Bankers Association fourth division Feb 24 with 84 banks and speakers led by T H Dickson. Memphis hosts Mississippi hill country over 800 strong at two good roads sessions on Jefferson Davis Highway routes. Clarksdale sheriff office seizure under Gov Bilbo ends in Fisher in charge after Baugh defies. McComb notes Johnson grass tay promoted by Mississippi Experiment Station influencing British orders. Bryant Reid dies from steam scalds at Delta Oil in Greenville. Quitmann fair group promotes farmers to exhibit at county fair with liberal premiums.
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Delta
Jefferson Davis Highway Commission
Grenada
Clarksdale
Greenwood
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Canton
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Beauvoir
Bilbo
J. H. Fisher
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Fisher
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Sunflower County Split Victory Passes With Vote
The Mississippi lower house approved a measure dividing Sunflower County into two judicial districts with a Clarke amendment submitting the question to the entire county. The vote on the substitute was 78 to 38, then the amended bill passed unanimously. The session also advanced compulsory education and other fiscal actions.
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Indianola
Ruleville
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Holmes
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Purvis
Bilbo
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