Seizure of Food Cargo Angers Germany in War Strain
Washington notes the seizure of food shipments as a key flashpoint in German plans to retaliate against British supplies. Berlin warns actions threaten American trade and signals possible retaliation as Wilhelmina case details emerge. German and Austro German offensives advance on multiple fronts amid hints of massive truck orders for wartime mobility.
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Washington
Germany
United States
Berard
Haseen
Berlin
State Department
England
Alarge Garmany
Orman Navy
Pelty
Wits
Continent
Wilhelmina
Ara
Marshal von Hindenbirg
Galicia
Bukowins
Tle Germane
Finar
German Foreign Secretary Warns Neutral Vessels in English Waters
Dispatch from Rome reports Italy refuses to join a neutral front to deter shipping risks from German promises. The Daily Chronicle notes a failed infantry attack and a notable air clash as German Zeppelins pursue Belfort while Allied planes engage, detailing a prolonged aerial battle south of Strasbourg with ships maneuvering and shells exchanged.
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Italy
Nuutrals
Lonton
Chan Joly
Geneva
Aloe Rapeutile
Soisthauwn
Belfort
Copper Requisition Threatens Vienna Churches
Austrian government conducts census of churches to requisition copper for upcoming needs. Ecclesiastical authorities secured conditional acceptance, sparing some vessels from full confiscation while copper stocks are being gathered. The plan aims to use church holdings for strategic copper reserves.
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Hella
Fam Tast Resort
New York Mayor Seeks Action on Wheat Shortage and Prices
Mayor Mitchall urged the national administration to aid the public amid rising bread costs. A report to President Wilson from George W. Perle, head of the food supply committee, outlined a possible government embargo on wheat and criticized continued large exports. Perle noted exports since August 29 depleted surplus wheat and pushed prices from about 0.91 to 1.00, with current prices near 1.60 per bushel, forecasting ongoing strain and suffering in New York and other cities.
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New York
Mitenell
Halas
Wilson
Gorge W. Perle
Perkins
Kobe
Mitchall
Detective Runs Down Dynamiters in Los Angeles Case
New York February 18 detective Burns and two operatives pursued dynamiters connected to the Los Angeles Time building case. They sought McNamara brothers along with David Caplan and Matthew Schmidt, arresting Schmidt in Union Square while a dark man believed to be Caplan escaped. District Attorney telegrams said suspects would be sent to California.
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Willie Burmn Wein
Los Angeles
Timea
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McNamaras
David Caplan
Matthew A. Sehmidt
Burns
Devery
Lingoln Square
Burhewala
Caplan
Bure
Durns
Sher AM
Repu Les
Schmidt
California
Ship bill fight stalls as president rejects sidetrack plan
President Wilob Witldvis refuses to sidetrack the ship bill urging Congress to proceed. House Democrats gauge support while Senate cloture looms, with party leaders pushing for a quick vote as New York firm official J Hyde dies after a fall.
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Italy
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Aio
E Jaan Formood
Splendid Wool Dresses and New Wash Goods Sale
R L Livermore offers elegant wool dresses in black navy brown copper sizes 16 18 136 87 at 4 50 this week. Regular prices 1 20 to 3 00 and 99c for your choice. New Plaxons fabric 16e yard and tub silks in exclusive patterns 50c to 1 25 yard. Black silk velvet millinery trimmed and untrimmed hats at 4 dollars and under.
Suits Ladies and Misses at Great Bargains to Close Out
Local retailer advertises women and girls suits at deep discounts as stock is cleared. Menswear not listed. Limited sizes and styles available while supplies last.
Coats Ladies Misses and Children On Big Sacrifice Sale
Daylight Store at the corner of North Center and Washington Streets advertises a large sale on coats for ladies misses and children with choice styles still available during the event.
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Daylight Store
North Center and
Washington Streets
Regular Meeting of Corry Grange
Regular meeting at their hall over Johnson's store on Feb. 20 opens with a song, roll call, and debate on farmer self reliance. Speakers include Mrs Hamwood, Mrs Sool, Jay Mallett for the affirmative. Thad Parkins, Mr Corn Suaple, G. D. Heath for the negative. Clinton and other notes follow with a discussion on Parliament security and a later report from New York on Jamah Marshall’s recantation claim.
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Roll
Washington
Tdncot
Furmera
Aft
Will Hamwood
L. Sool
Jay Mallett
Thad Parkins
Corn Suaple
G. D. Heath
Sadie Wilms
CP. Pollet
Betty and the Bearits
Mable Akan
J. Pitt
Corn TL Simons
Widow of Brigham to bury in Detroit after Worcester plan
Mrs George Henry Belgham widow of Brigham who served 20 years in the US Army learned of his death from a Worcester telegram. No burial funds were received to cover Worcester or Detroit arrangements. She plans a Detroit burial while a charity ball and several films are advertised for tonight.
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Worcester
Mass
George Henry Belgham
Dindi Harper Kooplal
Brigham
Sloat
Philanthrop
Iatorie
Nonry Brigham
United States
Cadillac Motor Company
Auction Sale and Help Wanted Notice Near Columbus
Auction notice lists Cal Dowd farm northwest of Columbus selling farm equipment and household goods on Wednesday Pot 17 at 10 a.m. W B Doud and John Hammond are auctioneers. A separate help wanted ad seeks a 16 year old girl with bonds and bust measurement by appointment only at 310 W Church. Also advertised is a two year old Thoroughbred bull and other items with hand written notes and garbled lines.
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Columbus
W. B. Doud
John Hammond
King
W. Church Street
South Center
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