German Ambassador Bernstorff to be Shipped Back Home
Washington reports a United States official suggests sending Ambassador Bernstorff back amid a growing clash with Secretary Lansing over Lusitania negotiations. Officials say no policy change has occurred, and Germany is aware the United States seeks guarantees on submarine warfare and reparations before the Lusitania matter is closed.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Lansing
Bernstorff
Lans
Ania
Germany
Italy
Kernstorff
Mit
Washington
Lusitania
Lambert Girl Death Case Reveals Cyanide Link
Waukegan Illinois February 19. Attorney J P Hama asserts Marian Lambert died by her own hand after tests show cyanide poisoning found in her stomach matches cyanide under her fingernails. Dr Ralph Webster confirms potassium cyanide as the killer substance. Coroner plans to hear Orpet testimony at Monday inquest while defense signals no witness.
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Waukegan
Marian Lambert
J. P. Hama
William K Orpet
Wisconsin
Ralph Webster
Alarian
Varlan Lambert
Olson
Marlan
Hanna
Jobn
Ralph J. Cady
Taylor
Orpet
Marian
Belgium relief funds and U S supplies purchase
Belgium's finance minister reports America contributed 7.5 million dollars in relief and 56 million supplies purchased in the United States as of February 19. The figures reflect American aid to Belgium during relief efforts.
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New York
America
Belgium
B. van de Wyere
Airmen’s Deaths Prompt Army Aviation Inquiry
Airmen die at testing grounds amid accusations of inefficiency and deception in the aviation corps. Senator Robinson’s charges spark a larger probe into the Air Service, with lawmakers urging reforms and greater numbers of aircraft and personnel.
World Briefs From Across The Globe And U S
Multiple short items report ships held by a British cruiser near Shanghai and Germans taken off, Marken inundation in the Zuyder Zee, a $2,757,000 emergency naval repair request, a masked attack near Mecca, A Panama Canal dredging record, a Chicago payroll robbery with $2,100 seized, a Kewanee domestic tragedy, a FireBug fire at a Tennessee plant, a Chicago holdup firing on a patrolman with a brass button saving a life, a Genoa tallow dock fire, a White House eagle gift, and a Colorado deputy arrest over saloon closure in 2016.
Colorado National Guard officer testifies in Walsenburg murder trial
Maj. Patrick J. Hamrock of the Colorado National Guard testified on cross-examination in the trial of four former strikers charged with the murder of Maj. P. P. Lester near Walsenburg on April 29, 1914.
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Dole
Patrick J. Hamrock
Colorado National Guard
Maj
P. P. Lester
Walsenburg
Denver & Rio Grande Raises Wages in Shops
Denver Colorado February 19. About 2500 shopmen in the Denver and Rio Grande railroad shops saw pay boosted by one percent. Representatives from nine shop organizations were present as the wage increase was announced.
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Denver
Colo
Denver & Rio Creade
Ap Tocrease
Former District Judge Gamble Named by Governor Carleen
Denver report states former district judge Harry F Gamble was appointed by Governor Carleen tonight to a new post. Details remain unclear as the announcement follows late night developments in state government.
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Denver
Harry F. Gamble
Carleen
Poison Plotter Pursued by Ten Thousand Men
New York on February 19 reports the city mounting an enormous manhunt for Jean Cronen Chicago anarchist amid threats of bombs and defiant letters. Police lock down stations, museums, churches and reading rooms as federal agents press suspects in Middletown Conn. and Harlem.
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Waa
Jean Cronen
Chicago
Inspecteur Gray
Scull
Tunney
Crones
Cromes
Cronen
Federal Authoritien
Agenta
Middletown
Conn
Paul Crones
Jean
Homor
Mundelein
Grand Central
Pennsylvania
Harlem
St Patrick's Cathedral
Gray
Mayors Invite Bryan to Debates at St Louis Conference
William Jennings Bryan, former secretary of state, invited by Albert Bond Lambert to debate with Wichard L. Metcalfe of Omaha at the National Defense conference of mayors in St. Louis. Cheyenne mayor also invited to send delegation and attend to discuss national preparedness.
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ST. Louis
Wiliam Jennings Bryan
Albert Bond Lambert
National Defense Conference of Mayors
Cheyenne
Wyon
Wichad L. Metcalfe
Omaha
Neb
Panama Canal Zone
Metcalfe-Bryan
Bryanm
Lambert
Metcalfe
Bryan
Horace D. Johnn
Natonal Security League
Richard L. Metcalf
Kiel
Majur Mitehe
New York
Rebellion Aid to My Appetite Declares Chinese President
In a Peking interview President Yuan Shikai downplays a campaign, calls it skirmish, jokes about appetite, and discusses plans for a constitution via national convention. He notes efforts to remain neutral amid war and hints at monarchy recognition based on circumstances.
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Peking
China
Pregs
Yuan Bhi Kai
Yangtei Kiang
Teal Ting Kan
Yuan Shi Kal
Bie Hibeth
van Hi Kal
Eaoh
Yuan
Congress trends toward federalizing militia amid preparedness debate
Washington report notes House and Senate military affairs committees work on a bill to federalize the militia while Garrison's continental army plan is dropped. The proposed inquiry into the District of Columbia wage level seeks to inform a possible minimum wage, amid a 40 hour work week for city women.
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Aero Service of
Kahn
Washington, S. C
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House
Senate
Garrison
District of Columbia
Kenyon
Keating
Commiteree League
Eda
Wheniiston
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Kenpon-Keating
War Secretary orders aviation scandal probe in San Diego
Secretary of War Ad Interim Hugh L. Scott ordered a full investigation into all aspects of the army aviation school at San Diego. The inquiry targets charges raised by Senator Robinson of Arkansas and follows the Goodier court martial. The board will examine correspondence between Lt. Col. Samuel Reber and Capt. Arthur S. Cowan and other detailed records.
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Abhington
Kenator Robinson
Arkansas
Voney
Samuel Reber
Aviation Corps
Hen Diego
Robinson
Harges
Fenia
Toll
Washington
Hugh = Boott
Army Aviation School
San Diego
Arthur 5
Cowan
Ve Goodier
Senate
Egm Wiitier
Apolou
Hoblnson
Chamberlain
San Pranciano
Goodler
Banexe
Three Workmen Die in Blast and Flood Incident on River
In New York on Ped 16 three workers clearing a runway 100 feet below river surface were swept to the surface by water and debris. One man died and another is missing as witnesses report they were hurled about thirty feet from the water.
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New York
Varig Moing Hihep LisiNiss in Hampshire Reports
Reports to the bureau of Havinga thon show American ships crowded as never before in history. The government refuses all new contracts for vessels of new types while construction plans already drawn proceed.
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Varig Moing
Washington, Dbd
Buereau
Havigathon
German Pyunger Arrest in New York
Police report a self-confessed German suspect named Ignatius arrested in New York after staging an incident on Broadway. Federal officers detained the suspect amid a raid in the vicinity, with details unclear from the fragment.
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New York
Pol
Ignatius
Seputy Federal
Broadway
Leslie Egeate
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