U Boat Policy Sparks High-Risk Transatlantic Liner Moves
As Germany signals a new submarine campaign eight large ocean liners face potential attack near the war zone. Six New York sailings include Italian vessels Giuseppe Verdi Sam Guglielmo America Verona Stampalia Caserta with guns on deck. Others like Italia America Fabre de Patria and Cunarder Pannonia are noted nearby or en route.
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New York
Giuseppe Verdi
Sam Guglielmo
America
Verona
Stampalia
Caserta
Guglielmo
Giuseppe Aferdi
Mediterranean
Italia
Fabre de Patria
Finland
Philadelphia
Joannina and
Vaassless Constantinos
Pannonia
Baltic
Liverpool
Knight urges instant war buildup to outpace Britain
Rear Admiral Knight, president of the Navy War College, told the House Naval Committee that the United States must immediately build the strongest navy. He argued the fleet should be equal to or greater than Britain's to defend the Monroe Doctrine, Panamanian interests, ensure open trade in China, and enforce Asiatic exclusion.
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United States
Knight
Navy War College
House Naval Committee
Panama Canal
China
Great Britain
Sea Havoc Set to Begin at Midnight
Berlin reports that Germany will implement a new submarine warfare rule at midnight. The measure ends neutrals' warning period to avoid armed merchantmen and may abandon reprisals requiring vessel halts and crew safety procedures. Allies' and neutrals' reactions could influence U S views on armed ships.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Germany
England
United States
Wilson
Baby Week in Cheyenne Promotes Health and Welfare
Cheyenne joins national Baby Week efforts with events from March 4 including baby clothing displays and health promotions. A library program by local W C T U and a baby contest at Capitol Avenue Theatre are planned with support from the College Lab and Hospital Wid-society.
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Cheyenne
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Tomorow
W. C. T. Onions
Capitol Avenue Theatre
C. McEndree
W. *. Kinkead
College
E. O
Steterhood
Hospital Wid-society
Children's Bureau
Washington
How Diseased Cow In Country May Mean Many Diseased Children In City
Health authorities warn that milk from cows with tuberculosis can carry germs into human bodies, especially harming young children. Pasteurization helps but cannot guarantee safety. milk should come from healthy sources to protect infants. The piece promotes Daly Week’s public health message.
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Oman
Provence Sinks with Over a Thousand Feared Lost
The French auxiliary cruiser Provence, once a transatlantic liner, sank in the central Mediterranean on Thursday. More than 1,000 are feared lost, with 1,800 aboard. 296 crew members were landed at Malta and about 400 at Melos. Ten boats search the disaster area as officials confirm the missing tally.
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Middle Mediterranean
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Malta
Melos
Admiralty
Kaiser Sees Douaumont In Ruins
Kaiser Wilhelm watched from a hill four miles north of Fort Douaumont as German forces attacked Fort Douaumont near Verdun. The Brandenburg corps finally stormed the fort after two days of fierce fighting amid rain and snow.
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Fort Donaumont
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Verdun Battle Looms As Germans Move Heavy Artillery
German forces tighten grip on Verdun area as they deploy 10 siege guns and renew brutal assaults on Pepper heights and Fort Donaumont. Paris dispatches say 17 000 French prisoners taken and new thrusts from the east threaten the French fortress, with fighting spilling along a 100 mile front.
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Verdun
Pepper Heights
Berlin
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Paria
Parte
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Paris
Khulaer
Champagne
Fresnes
Altho
Verdun Becomes Pawn in Crown Prince's War Game
The article portrays Verdun as central to the crown prince's strategy with an army of 280000 and Kaiser looks on. It argues that if Verdun falls, Paris and the French capital are at risk and German plans hinge on breaking the fortress and advancing beyond Verdun.
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Rod Miarer
Verdun
Varis
Mondell Attacks Wilson On Armed Merchant Ships Debate
In Washington on February 29 Representative Mondell blasted President Wilson for not warning Americans off armed merchant ships. He urged prudent action to protect lives and property, warned against war fever, and questioned differences between Mexico and Europe over safety of U.S. citizens at sea.
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Molder
Mondell
Apesch
Woth
Moodell
Mordel
Mendell
Mexico
Americous
Wilson
Unofficial Returns Show Subration Order Passage
In St. Louis on February 29 unofficial returns indicate that a sug rat ion ordine pace carried by a majority of 34 points. The fragment confirms a local vote result with sparse OCR clarity.
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ST. Lou
Ordine
Nebraska Deliberations Hint at Wilson renomination Support
Judge W H Thompson Nebraska Democratic state chairman says Bryan will likely be among Nebraska's four delegates to the St Louis convention for Wilson's renomination. The Neb delegation appears pledged to support the president, with no plebiscite on the platform's treaty plank and focus on laws enacted before a Wilson victory.
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Washington
Wilson
Bryan
Nebraska
St. Louis
W. H. Thompson
Nebsasie
Miagi
Fid
Hryas
Hrenn
Elosent Perceval
Nebracks
Ay’ Laree
Nebrarhale
Wileon
Kaleman
Brea
Deyan
Hellen Government Requisitions Steamers in Baltic Ports
London reports heated House ceremony on February 20 noting the Hellenic government requisitioned thirty four steamers in port. The action aims to secure transport and satisfy wartime needs amid naval disruptions in Hulls.
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London
Fed
Rulay
Hellen
Stellan
Weather forecast for upcoming days
Fragmentary report notes colder conditions with snow likely in the near term. Blowing winds and shifting patterns suggest cooler temperatures through the middle of the week.
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