Senate Supports Wilson as Gore Resolution Killed
The Senate voted 68 to 14 to kill Senator Gore's resolution warning Americans against travel on armed belligerent ships, a move framed as backing President Wilson. The scene was turbulent with shouting and demands for recognition as Vice President and sergeant at arms intervened. The Senate action followed two days of maneuvering and a broader debate on U.S. sea rights. In the House, the Foreign Affairs Committee favored tabling the McLemore warning resolution, signaling mixed administration victory and broader resistance to Wilson's policy.
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Wilson
Gore
McCumber
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Foreign Affairs Committee
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Ultimatum to Portugal over seized ships
Germany sent an ultimatum to Portugal demanding the immediate restoration of ships seized by Portugal, as Madrid dispatches reported. Portuguese Premier Costa told the Chamber that requisitioning vessels was driven by economic needs and suggested letting the treaty with Germany lapse, with Portugal ready for any consequences.
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London
Germany
Portugal
Madrid
Reuter
Lisbon
Costa
Chamber of Deputies
Great Britain
Berlin memorandum on armed merchantmen to US sent via London
A German memorandum about armed merchantmen addressed to the United States was dispatched from Berlin on February 14 in an embassy pouch. It likely reached the United States aboard the steamer California on February 19. Photographs of copies of captured British instructions to armed merchant ships were sent to Count von Bernstorff several days before the memorandum was issued.
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Berlin
United States
London
California
Count von Bernstorff
Preparedness Bill Ready In Washington Military Plan
The house military committee finalizes a readiness bill for an army mix of regulars national guardsmen and federal volunteers aiming for a peace strength near 700000. It sets 170000 regulars 425000 national guardsmen within five years and enables a federal volunteers force possibly 100000 strong along with industrial reserves and a wartime materials preference system. Committee members sign with floor amendment rights reserved.
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Washington
House Military Committee
House
National Guard
Strong for the President Wilson Indorsed by New York Democrats
New York Democrats in Syracuse endorse President Wilson for a second term. The informal convention ratified his administration and foreign policy, adopted a pro reelection platform, and commended Norman E. Mack for national committeeman. Delegates to the national convention were unpledged but anticipated to back Wilson. A suffrage plank failed.
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New York
Wilson
Syracuse
N. Y
New York State
Norman E. Mack
Buffalo
Martin H. Glynn
Elihu Root
Democratic State Committee
Mayors at St Louis back universal training and navy build
The two day Mayors Convention in St Louis urged universal military training and a larger Navy to make the United States a leading naval power. Resolutions call for dispersing arsenals and munitions plants away from coasts and borders, mobilizing national resources, standardizing war materials, and organizing transportation services. Henry A Wise Wood spoke on expanding the navy and a Gompers letter was read.
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Mayors’ Convention
St. Louis
Conference of Mayors
National Defense
United States
Henry A. Wise Wood
New York
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Mr. Gom
German Raider Mowe Returns Home With 199 Prisoners
The German cruiser Moewe returns to Wilhelmshaven with 199 prisoners and one million marks in captured property after sinking or capturing 15 enemy merchant ships and laying mines that damaged British battleship King Edward VII. Count von Dohna-Schiedien is summoned to the Kaiser as crews receive Iron Crosses. The announcement underscores a rare German naval triumph amid wartime anxieties.
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North Sea
Wilhelmshaven
Edward VII
Germany
High Seas
Count von Dohna-Schiedien
COL House Returns Home From Europe Mission
Col E M House arrived in New York aboard the Rotterdam after a confidential mission for President Wilson. He will go to Washington to brief the President and refused to reveal mission details, saying ambassadors needed information not sent by cable. He said European attitudes toward the United States were not broadly hostile and noted belligerents’ nerves were strained.
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Germans Interned as Portuguese Flag Rises on seized Vessels
Lloyds agent in Bombay reports Portuguese flag hoisted on all German steamers at Mormugao. Germans aboard are interned at Panjim, capital of Goa. Portugal's authorities recently ordered seizure and flag transfer of German and Austrian ships in Portuguese harbors and colonies.
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London
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Bombay
Mormugao
Panjim
New Goa
Goa
India
Verdun battle shells total in four days shock French estimate
French artillery officials in Verdun say German forces fired about 3,000,000 shells in the first four days, mostly heavy caliber, while French forces likely fired a comparable amount. The sustained bombardment aimed to pulverize defenses before an infantry rush to seize ground.
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Paris
Verdun
Champagne
Sinking of Provence Kills Thousands in Mediterranean
French ministry reports nearly 4000 aboard the Provence when sunk on Feb 26 in the Mediterranean. About 870 survivors noted by Feb 29, implying around 3180 lost. Vessel carried troops to Saloniki and was armed with five 14 cm guns. Two hundred ninety six survivors saved to Malta, about 400 to Melos. No submarine signs found.
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Paris
Ministry of Marine
Mediterranean
Third Colonial Infantry Regiment
Provence
Newfoundland
Saloniki
Malta
Melos
la Provence
German Troops Trapped Near Verdun Fort at Douaumont
Reports say the Brandenburg corps, the Kaiser's elite, is cornered inside the Douaumont fort with guards posted and hunger likely to force surrender. French tactics hinge on starvation or breakout, aided by Breton forces. The battle near Verdun features repeated handovers of the Douaumont stronghold and heavy German casualties from mines and fierce fighting.
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Verdun
Douaumont
Vacheranville
Air Romance Corps Elopement Ends With Plane Crash Suit
Arthur Smith, aviator, sues for divorce from Aimee Cour of Fort Wayne Indiana claiming cruelty and infidelity after their elopement in Hillsdale Michigan in October 1913 was marred by a plane collapse. Both were seriously injured with Cour in a hospital cot and Smith in a wheelchair.
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Arthur Smith
Aimee Cour
Fort Wayne
Ind
Smith
Miss Cour
Hillsdale
Mich
Anti-Advertising Bill 15 Passed in Senate
The Mississippi Senate approved House Bill No 255 to curb whisky advertising by a 22 to 17 vote after debates and amendments. An amendment to bar clerks from sharing voter lists with liquor houses passed, but was later opposed. The bill moves to reconsideration if needed.
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Mississippi News Items Snapshot of Local Reports
IndianolaPostmaster George K. Smith resigns after seven years in office. Laurel soldiers campaign to raise funds for an armory. Hazlehurst farmer A G Fortenberry arrested for whitecapping, bonds posted. Hickory Old Hickory Institute corner stone robbed. Hazlehurst Ky man buys Kirk Halk farm in Copiah for farming and stock. Biloxi highway project of 200000 to begin April 1 for 30 miles. Yazoo City high school contract let to Burks Construction for 30190 building cost. bond issue 45000. lot 6500. treasury funds small. Ruleville state bank checks sent to creditors dollar for dollar. bank closed last March now collateral revenue covers obligations. Leakesville death of W D Eubanks in automobile accident near Mobile. Mays planter and merchant also timber trades. Wiggins woman defends against assault by pistol near India. shots miss. husband shoots attacker. attacker not expected to survive. Grenada convention on Jefferson Davis highway route remains unsettled. eastern route favored by some. possible convention in Jackson. 14 to 45 vote for eastern route.
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Jackson
J. T.thomas
Walker Hood
Winona
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