Hertling Peace Reply Soon Reported by AP
London dispatch says Austria-Hungary may seek a separate peace with the Entente as Count von Hertling considers replying to President Wilson. Vatican circles report Pope Benedict welcomes Wilson's address and urges German militarism to respond, with Czernin seen as key for early replies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
The
Daily News
Austria-Hungary
Austria
Count von Hertling
Wilson
Congress
Reichstag
Count Czernin
Germany
Rome
Benedict
Vatican
Czernin
Willard Ready to Meet Dempsey or Fulton Winner
Jess Willard king of heavyweight boxing declared in Kansas City that he is willing to travel to Cheyenne to fight the winner of the Dempsey Fulton bout. He signaled openness to the title defense if the challenger earns it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Jess Willard
Cheyenne
General Pershing
Albert
General March’s Son Killed in Fort Worth Air Show
Lieut Peyton March Jr., son of Major General March the acting army chief, died at Fort Worth Texas from injuries suffered the previous day in an air show accident involving an airplane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Peyton (. March, Jr
March
Fort Worth
Tex
Fuel Order Still Stands in Washington Postponed to Tomorrow
The fuel order remains in effect in Washington though delayed reports on coal and transportation are due. Officials postponed the decision tonight to await final data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Liberty motor fastest in use says officials
Washington figures from the aircraft production board announce the Liberty twelve cylinder engine can reach up to 450 horsepower, promising spectacular speeds for light scouts and fighters. Officials note top speed on the front exceeds 180 miles per hour with current engines, but the Liberty could outrun threats on straightaways while requiring throttle for maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Liberty
States
United Sates
Boand
Miss Deckman Arrested In Espionage Plot At Fort Douglas
Salt Lake City February 13 Miss Augusta Minnie Deckman accused of rifling U S mail and espionage acts. She allegedly aided enemy aliens at Fort Douglas war prison by writing a note to Ernest Laybold regarding funding an escape. Also linked to Ogden pastor B Henry Leesmann. Both arraigned pleaded not guilty. Bonds set at 2000 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Salt Lake City
United States
Augusta
Minnie Deckman
Ernest A. Laybold
War
Fort Douglas
Miss Deckman
Laybold
Leesmann
Wage Increase Costs Estimated by Rail Labor
J A Franklin testified before the railroad wage commission on the cost of proposed raises. He cited an average 33 1 3 percent increase totaling about 52 million dollars annually for 250 000 organized workers and urged applying similar raises to about 250 000 unorganized workers in the same trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Railroad Wage Commission
J A. Franklin
American Federation of Labor
Lane
Franklin
Lieutenant Accused of $7,000 Express Embezzlement
San Francisco reports Lieutenant Robert H. Hall of the Forty eighth United States Infantry was arrested on charges of desertion and embezzling $7,000 in express money orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Robert H. Hall
Forty Eighth United States Infantry
Republicans Oust Moosers from G O P Council Edict
Will Hays elected chairman of the Republican National Committee as John T. Adams withdraws after a Penrose backed pact to exclude George W. Perkins and other progressives from active party councils. The move bars a campaign committee and creates new election rules for executive members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moosers
Council of G.O.P
Penrose
Louis
Will WH. Hays
Indianapolis
Republican National Committee
John T. Ada
Boies Penrose
Hays
George W. Perkins
Republican Party
Adams
Harold Iekes
Linois
Everett Colby
New Jersey
James W. Garfield
Willcox
National Committee
Iowa
Penros
Mr. Adams
Executive Committee
No Woman's National Advisory Committee
Livestock Association Seeks U S Action To Save Industry
A national delegation from the National Livestock association delivered resolutions to President Wilson and officials in Washington urging government support to avert a meat supply crisis during the war. The address warns of food shortages as a critical factor in aiding allies and notes record cattle movements in 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
National Livestock Association
Salt Lake City
I. T. Pryor
T. W. Tomlinson
United States
America
Italians Sink Steamer in Succari Bay raid
The Italian naval general staff reports that torpedo boats entered Succari Bay west of Villine on the night of February 11 and torpedoed the largest steamer anchored there. The announcement comes from Rome via the Associated Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ly Associated Press
Paris
Italian Naval General Staff
Ituvas Diapatcc
Rome
Succari
Villine
Forecast of zero degree cold snap by tonight
The weatherman predicts temperatures dropping to about zero tonight. Forecasters warn of a strong northerly wind as cattle shippers and dock workers brace for the stormy change and the expected frigid spell.
SINKINGS BY SUBMARINES THRICE NEW SHIPS BUILT
News brief reports British and American war production and submarine losses in 1917. It cites Andrew Bonar Law on UK tonnage built and US output, noting submarine sinkings vastly exceeded allied production. Additional items cover weekly British losses and Italian announcements of steamship sinks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Preac
Washington
United States
Great Britain
Andrew Bonar Law
Exchequer
House of Commons
Japan
Italy
France
Jake Case
Roosevelt Condition Improves After Restful Night
New York February 12 a marked improvement in the condition of Col Theodore Roosevelt was announced at Roosevelt hospital after he passed a comfortable night and awakened at 7 o clock greatly refreshed Mrs Roosevelt spent some time at the bedside earlier in the day
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New. York
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt Hospital
Fuelless Order Is Suspended Amid Unclear Conditions
Washington dispatch reports that Chieffield today suspended the fuelless order but kept options open to resume fuel operation if conditions improve. The announcement hints at ongoing assessment of the situation and future action by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Tie
Washington
Puecl
Ciaefield
Stomley Otings
Spies Steal Code Hurts Atlantic Shipping Claims
New York dispatch reports a cipher book theft at the Portuguese consulate and says Portuguese ships were sunk in large numbers by submarines after the incident. Consul general George de Sunilvers de Carte announced the claim following the arrest of consular attaché Manuel Moniz aged 63. The report alleges an attack on a 15 year old boy by Moniz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bed
George de Sunilvers de Carte
Dosed
Moniz
Monty
Third Spanish Vessel Sunk by Submarine Near Canary Islands
Madrid reports the Spanish steamer Ceferine was sunk by a submarine near the Canary Islands. All crew were saved and towed to La Retaca. This marks the third Spanish steamer sunk by submarines in under three weeks amid diplomatic protests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Prees
Madhid
Ceferine
New Serm Island
Canary Geop
la Retaca
Canaries
Soldier Killed Two Held After Camp Logan Attack
Houston Texas reports Kelp M. Peley of Company G One Hundred Thirtieth Infantry killed at Camp Logan after an assault on him over the stockade. B. Mann and Walter Mathews privates of Company I Three Hundred Seventeenth Infantry arrested and believed to have aided the attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tera
Kelp M. Peley
Camp Logan
Hin
B. Mann
Walter Mathews
Ender
Stanton Gey Lath
Slavs and Huns Trade Captives Reported
Berne reports from Fel. 15 that exchange of Russian and German prisoners has begun. Dispatches say about one thousand German prisoners arrived in Wiesbaden en route to Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berne
Fel
Bertin
Wieersiag
Belin
Fragmented city update with unclear events
A garbled OCR note describes city conditions and street activity with no clear events or entities. It mentions melting snow, Pine water, and street activity but lacks readable names, places, dates, or outcomes. The fragment provides no verifiable facts to summarize.
Vote Saves Britain Government From Defeat in Commons
In the House of Commons London faced a tense vote as an amendment criticising wartime policy was defeated by a large majority. Debate showed split opinion with pacifist挑 and ministers fearing resignations, while The Times defended the government amid other press commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
London
Robert Cecil
House of Commons
Nationa
Ile
Michard Holt
Supreme War Council
Vorsalligs
Na Vole
Toota
Hugh Coeell
Felms
Lloyd George
Maretus Hale
Robertson
Asquith
Warn Tidee
Steaua Ronar Law
Atall
Welléra J Hw
Times
Politi
Post
Hdmaelf
Wilean
Cgeri
No Casualties in Sammies for Day
February 14 reports no casualties among American troops in Sammies today. The day passed quietly with light activity along the lines and no significant engagements or losses on either side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TUR Amernan Arms
Prancuk
Mass to Total 2 340 000 In West Front
Paris reports a total German force facing Allied troops at 2,340,000, with heavy fighting north of Lens and around Peronne. Entente reserves and fortifications are strengthened as both sides prepare for potential offensives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HMS
West Front
Teuton
Lens
Peronne
France
Belgium
Associated Press
Ors
Basa Mon
Inser
Sette Communl
Romania Vows to Fight On Amid Kaiser Threats
Washington dispatch reports Romania will continue the struggle as Kaiser Germany presses toward peace terms. Allied wire service notes heavy fighting with German forces on various fronts. King Ferdinand’s troops reportedly repelling deeper advances while Russian and Balkan movements shift under Allied command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdinand
Offielia
Hiwantin
Prath
Oronie
Vishnu Eye Iene
Tore
Generatt Yohorbateboff
Lanlester
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hertling
Willard
Liberty Motor
U.S
Pershing
King Albert
Ohio
Chester H. Rowell
California
England
Roosevelt
Aupfalo
Hore Mesnil
Rumania
Lonores Kaiser
Gevnun T Lima
Laurie Narion
Peb
Hersany
Omesmaige Pashod Bey
Jasey
Saloniki
Concerontif Angelesek
Mumanian Iintseter
Kamenia
Ehase
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!