British aviators rain bombs on Belgian and German targets
British air crews conducted a large raid on northern Belgium targeting submarine bases and rail centers. Seventeen planes and seaplanes participated with no pilot casualties. substantial damage reported to Ostend and Zeebrugge areas. The raid aims to disrupt German submarine operations and bolster blockade efforts.
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Belgium
Bruses
Buntish Navy
Admiralty
Ostend
Tre
Blankenbergte
London
Altha Thie
Zeebrugge
Hope to Keep Epidemic Confined to Small Area
Washington reports that a foot and mouth outbreak in stockyards affected nine counties led to stockyard closures and disinfection. Federal authorities warn the crisis remains serious only if farms become infected, with emphasis on quarantines and careful tracing to prevent wider spread.
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Washington
Teynty
Baltimore
Ajrail
Theo
Coundi Mon Thar
Long Beach Fire Disrupts City Center After Disaster
At Long Beach California a major fire disrupted the downtown area near the auditoriu m and theatre complex. Officials say 35 people are affected as police and fire units respond to the incident though no further injuries are reported.
End of Divine Right Rulers Warn Against Kings Power
A critical examination declares the divine right of kings a harmful myth exposed by world conflict. The piece targets Wilhelm II, Franz Josef, and Nicholas II, arguing the belief fuels oppression and war, with God on the side of the poor and peacemakers rather than monarchs.
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Wilhelm
Germany
Franz Josef
Austria-Hungary
Nicholas
Russia
Hrandemburg
Europe
Welrit
Kingdom of Heaven
Acre
Oalus
Nations warn Germany over free sea rights
The United States cautions Germany against destroying American ships in the war zone, stressing neutral rights include only visit and search unless a blockade exists. Any attack on an American vessel would be an indefensible violation of neutral rights and deepen tensions between the nations.
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United States
Germany
England
Ship Situation Grows More Critical U S Notes to England
Washington reports Norway Sweden and Denmark protested Germanys submarine blockade and that their diplomats were shown Americas protest notes to guide action. Berlin concedes the note complicates the international situation and awaits cabinet consideration with no reply planned.
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U.S
England
Germany
Washington
America
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Cher
Berlin
Foreign Office
Letters Reveal Courtships Shift in Postal Rules
In St. Louis on February 13 a report notes postal regulations enforcing delivery of high school girls letters to their parents, curbing secret courtships and altering family mail customs.
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ST. Louis
Woman seeks damages from unmuzzled dogs attack
Mrs Louise Pippard sues for one hundred dollars for injuries to her dog and nine thousand nine hundred dollars for injuries to herself after an attack by two unmuzzled dogs.
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Washington
Louise Pippard
Creelman Dies Away From Home
James Creelman editor author soldier and wartime correspondent dies in Berlin age 55 after surgery for Brights Disease. Ambassador Gerakis handled affairs, Creelman known for coverage from Cuba to the Greco Turkish conflicts and interviews with Leo XIII George V Tolstoy and Diaz. He served in the Spanish American War and captured the flag at San Juan Hill.
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Berlin
James Creffman
Bright
Gerakis
State Department
Washington
Creelman
Mmnte
America
Europe
Asia
Althouln
United States Army
Caney
Cuba
Tle
Akmost
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New York
London
Paris
Municipal Civil Service Commission
State of
New York Board of Education
Leo XIII
King George
Greece
Prince Hiamark
Count Tolstoy
Diaz
Mexico
Creelman Inspiration Reveals Surprising Source Notes
James Creelman, famed author and correspondent who died in Her lin yesterday, wrote a book years ago titled On the King's Highway. The piece discusses his thoughts on the advance of American troops and hints at further details continued on Page Two.
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James Creelman
Herlin
King's Highway
Capitol Addition Bill Now Becomes a Law
Capitol addition legislation clears final passage to fund a new room at the Capitol with a three eighths mill levy for two years totaling about 140000. The measure awaits governor Kendrick's signature as the Wyoming State fair deficit and Sibley public utilities bills also advance.
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Capitol
Senate
Posse
House
Capitol Addition
Hiowse Hill
Mercer
Wyoming
Gridiron Dinner Roasts Statesmen in Washington
Cabinet officers and distinguished guests gathered at the Gridiron Club dinner in Washington. Presidential candidates faced mock indictments in a playful court of justice as reporters and editors—Snyder, Brainern, Brown, Sinnott—took seats among the attendees. The evening featured songs by the Gridiron Quartet and tributes to public figures.
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Washington, Febra
Gridiron Club
Wemselves
Edgar C. Snyder
Washington
Onaha Hee
Hauncey C Brainern
Brooklyn Axle
Marty J. Brown
Fortland Oregonian
Arthur J. Sinnott
Newark Evening News
High Court of Justice
Whitman, Herrick and Borah
Masons Urge End to War in United States Appeal
Editor Charlen W Jepninge appeals to 1,608 Masons in the United States to support petitions for evading the war draft and to take covert acts to end the war. He warns against deception and urges action for peace.
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New York
Charlen W. Jepninge
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