Allied naval plans amid German sea threat and war zone decree
London reports Britain to detach part of its destroyer fleet for home waters and merchant convoy duty after February 11 as Germany declares a war zone around Britain. Paris notes British French and Russian ministers coordinating loans and finance to sustain war effort. Berlin confirms war zone and attacks on neutral ships.
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London
Rep
W —Ngland
Admiralty
Kaiser
Rei
Pritiah
Intereets
Germany
England
America
United States
Great Britain and Ireland
English Channel
Shetland Islands
North Sea
March of Grand Army of Republic Parade Planned
Washington prepares for the Grand Army of the Republic march next September to mark the veter ans anniversary. National commander J Palmer and leaders like Gen Grenville M. Doty and Gen P M Dehrward attend with over ten thousand veterans expected. Invitations go to President Wilson and Admiral Dewey as the aging group looks to a final review before dwindling membership.
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Grand Army OF Republic
Washington
Pern Wats Avenue
Ooi
J. Palmer
Maunerehee
Grenville M
Cornell Juffs
Iowa
Union Fir
Germany
Wilson
Dewsy
Grand Army
Embezzler to Stay in Prison for $621,000 Theft
Hartford Feb. William Walker, former treasurer of the Saving Bank of New Britain, serving one to twenty years in state prison, has been denied parole. He embezzled about $621,000 from the bank and faced parole by the Connecticut Parole Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartfoad
Gome
Wiliam
Walker
Saving Bask of
New Britain
Primi
Comnectival
Alee
Kaiser Plans Aerial and Naval Offensive as War Proceeds
London reports military experts foresee a decisive push by Germany to end the war within a month. They cite a looming sea battle and large land offensives aimed at Britain and allied forces. Observers note the Allies’ financial leverage and renewed German pressure in the west and east as the global conflict escalates.
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London
T Ie
Belgiium
France
Tenterty
de Drilla
Jord Kitchener
Transporta
Warsaw
Paria
England
Russia
Germany
Rockefeller Sr. Takes Stand in Carnegie Hearing
In New York on February 5, John D. Rockefeller Sr. demanded to testify after Andrew Carnegie finished his statements before the federal industrial relations committee. Carnegie cited total donations of 324 million plus through 1914 and defended labor policies and worker conduct as essential to his business.
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New York
Andrew Carnegie
Federal Industrial Relations
John D. Rockefeller Sr
Carnegie
Colorado and Wyoming officials visit Cheyenne in joint session
About 150 Coloradoans including 40 women arrive by train from Grand Junction for a welcome in Cheyenne. Governor Kendrick and Wyoming officials greet them at the depot and lead them to the capitol for a joint session, with a midday luncheon and an afternoon tour of city points of interest.
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Cheyenne
Union Pacific
Juncheon
Paid Girl Sues For 25000 After Promises Of Marriage
Miss Sophie Klug testifies in Jersey City Circuit Court that Joby Willing, a Hoboken businessman, promised marriage after his wife’s death but allegedly did not follow through. She recounts daily visits to her bakery, gifts including money and a gold piece, and kisses given in exchange for affection.
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Jersey City
Joby Willing
Hoboken Aftaire
Mia
Miss King
Waabington Street
Haheken, Sh
Wilking
Aly
New York
Hli
Woman Found Dead From Poison After Breakfast Disappearance
Denver report of a woman aged about 40, Mrs Minule Haselline, found dead after missing breakfast with her family in a High Street home. Police traced her death to poisoning, with neighbors unsure how long she had been ill and no clear motive or suspect identified.
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Denver
Feb
Warren J. Hareltine
A. Bie
High Street
Earry
Mie
Haselline
Mercy Hospital
Wyoming Legislature Presses Federal Land Tax Fairness
Governor Kendrick warns of tax burden disparity as federal lands inhabit nine tenths of Wyoming. He urges a Senate bill proposal to grant one million acres to the state to fund roads and development, urging Congress to memorialize for public land grants and improved highways.
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Senate
Kendrick
Wyoming
Conaang Tiksin
Tasnithon
Eoab i
Congress of
United States
Warren
State Appointments Set by Governor Kendrick
Governor Kendrick announced three appointments yesterday and seven more by the state board of charities and reform. Wilson named state game warden at a time of reshaping. Maurice Groehou and John J. Lenihan reappointed as food commissioner and efficiency officer. New posts include superintendent roles at hospitals and schools, with Felix Alston reappointed and several others named to oversee the state institutions, including the penitentiary and hospital systems.
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Kendrick
Antourend
State Board of Charities and
Nate FP
Wilson
Erate
Saben Hy Siehohm
Maurice Groehou
John J. Lenihan
Bord
Ruchina
Felix Alston
Hades J. Robert Manne
Db Uetrial Imetiiusce
Wes
Tand
Fred K Haldredge
Thermopolis
Vo Mevough
Govert
Hot Springs
CE. Lane
Tham
Mayhew
Lander
Martha A. Converse
Carper Hospital
Fh Meldewe
Forum Dent
Battalion
CN. Soller
Innaue Nawylun
Myaneton
Pratik A. Hades
Huselting
Mr. Alston
Presbyterian Preacher Here February Fifteenth
A garbled local notice announces Rev. Leon Hille and Rev. McNeill speaking at Central Presbyterian Lenser on February 15. It mentions fundraising and community reaction, with references to Vander and tabernacle events and a talk by a pastor at the church.
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Leon
Hille
Doln MeNvill
Dy. McNeill
Worek
Centret Presbyterian Church
Alen Neill
Walie
Pentic
Big Packer Dies From Poisoning
An early 19th century report details a butcher named Packer who died from suspected poisoning. The incident notes involvement of local authorities and mentions the poison as the likely cause during or after work duties at a packing facility. The fragment hints at a workplace accident with unclear timing and continues with limited follow up on investigation.
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Berlin
Sayville
Paris
Haseen
Great Britain
Ruasig
David Lloyd-George
Alexander Ribot
P. Bark
Maner
Hoppal
Burleson
Kaieer
William Ie
Man
John D. SR
Solorado
Ayoming
Sophie
Klug
Campbell
Alston and Wilson
Big Packer
Howe
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