Democrats Revolt Over Wilson Plan in German War Ties
Washington reports a large faction in Congress opposing Wilson over his stance toward Germany and a warning to Americans to stay off armed merchant ships. The White House fears a party revolt while seeking to force a showdown with Germany as Congress debates foreign policy and naval rights.
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Germany
Wilson
Washington
United States
Representative Cooper
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Stone
White House
Capitol
Pure Oil declares 50 percent extra dividend on common stock
Fifty percent extra dividend on Pure Oil Company common stock, on top of a 6 percent regular dividend, was declared by directors in Philadelphia. The extra dividend totals 2,375,000 dollars, with 4,700,000 dollars of common stock outstanding. Payable March 15 to stockholders of record March 8. transfer books open March 1 to 7, closed March 8 to 15.
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Pittsburgh
Pure Oil Company
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh Stock Exchange
Soft Coal Leaders Meet in New York Amid Wage Talks
Western Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and Illinois soft coal operators and miners meet in New York to resume wage scale talks after a Mobile session failed. Key issues include weighing coal before screening and pay on mine run basis, with wage increases of 10 percent for dead work and yardage and 20 percent for day labor.
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Ala
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United Mine Workers of America
New York
W. K. Field
Pittsburgh Coal Company
Pennsylvania
Columbus
Ohio
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Indiana
Ilinois
Prohibition Debate Delayed as Senate Plans 5 PM Session
In Annapolis on February 24, the statewide prohibition bill faced a delay as the Senate postponed until 5 PM the test roll call on amending the Temperance Committee to exempt Baltimore City. Senator Speicher, sponsor of the bill, signaled intent to resume the measure when reconvened, while House battles over the one man budget continued with amendments from Lee and Wilkinson of Baltimore City aligned with Zihliman’s positions.
Sulzer Predicts Knox as Republican Nominee
Pittsburgh Feb 24 Former New York Governor William Sulzer told the State Prohibition Convention that Philander C Knox has a splendid chance to be the Republican presidential nominee while Colonel Roosevelt has not a chance in the world. He named Knox Wickersham or Senator Burton as potential candidates and warned Roosevelt would threaten peace and free institutions if elected.
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William Sulzer
New York
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Knox
Wickersham
United States
Theodore E. Burton
Ohio
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White House
Africa
Teutons May Declare War on Portugal Over Seizure
Lisbon reports Germany and Austria to declare war on Portugal after Captain Rego and Portuguese naval forces seized thirty six German and Austrian steamers in the Tagus River. Portugal, allied with the Allies, saluted the seized vessels with 21 guns as the populace celebrated the action.
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Portugal
Rego
Tagus River
Germany
Portugese
Reports Confounded East Front War News London Memo
London dispatches report confusion over Berlin saying Japanese fleet has appeared in the Mediterranean. The item notes uncertainty in competing war briefings and the lack of confirmation from Allied sources.
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Berlin
Mediterranean
Governor fills county offices amid party realignment
Allegany and Garrett counties see broad shakeup as Governor Hartington confirms appointments to justices of the peace notaries and election posts. The list follows Democratic Central Committee guidance with mixed reactions from senators and regional factions.
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Hartington
Democratic States Central Committee
Allegany County
Organization Men Show Indignation Continues
Rumors that the Democratic State Central Committee would resign amid Governor Harrington’s slate upset stirred indignation among organization supporters. County leaders anticipate changes, with four selections reportedly dropped, while local figures like Wolford Bruce Humbled and Dressman gain quiet praise amid statewide discontent. The central committee remains tight lipped as rallies and infighting mount.
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Central Committee
Powers That Be
Annapolis
Wolford
Bruce
Regua
British blockade effects and neutral reactions noted
The Swedish press and businessmen say the British blockade of Germany failed to deter supplies, with Sweden and Scandinavia noting the blockade only became effective last April after Germans stockpiled copper, cotton, antimony and tin for years. Neutral sentiment worsened as England’s blockade is seen as hurting neutrals more than Germany.
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Sweden
England
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Norway
Italian transport sunk in Durazzo harbor
An Italian transport ship carrying troops from Albania was sunk by Austrian airplanes in the harbor of Durazzo, according to dispatches from Vienna dated February 24. The incident reports damage and loss of life with no further details available.
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Albania
Durazzo
England Names Terms for Peace
London reports Philip Snowden pressing in the house of commons for peace terms that secure Belgium Serbia and small nations while destroying Prussian military domination. Asquith reiterates Britain will not seek a peace until these foundations are met and criticizes German reactions as evasive.
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Reichstag
Germans Press Drive on Verdun and Paris front
From Brabant Sur Meuse to Verdun the German offensive builds toward Paris as Crown Prince Frederick William leads seven army corps in a 25 mile front. French losses mount with 3,000 prisoners taken and trenches breached along the Meuse as bombardments and infantry clash.
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Normal Teachers May Get Pensions
Annapolis Feb 24 additional Allegany county bills reshape Frostburg management. A bill by Senator Zihlman places Frostburg State Normal School teachers under the state Teachers Pension Law. Town council gains authority to appoint police and set hours duties and salaries. Delegate Campbell introduces the bill. Delegate Brown's measure limits billiard and pool rooms and bans minors from playing.
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Allegany County
Frostburg
Zihlman
Frostburg State Normal School
Campbell
Brown
Local official jailed overnight for contempt in records case
A Pittsburgh editor notes Hugo FF Pom, secretary of the United Breworm Association, remained in jail overnight for contempt of court after refusing to produce records. The incident centers on compliance with the court order and the implications for the association.
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Hugo FF
United Breworm Issociation
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