Verdun Fortified Stronghold Falls to German Assault
Longon Feb 26 A German offensive breaks the French defense at DousMont four miles from Verdun as Kaisers troops press from the northeast. Paris reports stubborn French resistance on the Reuse Hills and continued shelling of Verdun forts. German and Austrian guns mass behind a vast artillery preparatory line, with claims of 10 000 prisoners and ongoing battles north of Verdun.
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What’s Going On Today in Cumberland Paratres
Maryland Theatre shows The Birth of a Nation directed by D. W. Griffith. Grande Theatre presents Henry B. Wallace hall and Thomas Jefferson in Ghosts. Liberty Theatre screens The Price of Folly with Edith Storey and Antonio Moreno. Victoria Belvedere Miller’s Hall offer pictures and a Moose Fair. Frank Florentino performs wire walking. Central Y M C A hosts basketball A C A Girls versus Frostburg Middle Girls.
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D. W. Griffith
Grande Theatre
Henry B. Walthall
Thomas Jefferson
Liberty Theatre
Edith Storey
Antonio Moreno
Victoria Theatre
Belvedere Theatre
Miller's Hall
Moose Fair
Frank Florentino
Central Y. M. C. A
Frostburg
Submarine Plans Delayed 1,500 Ton Boats
Washington reports that Electric Boat Company, the lowest bidder for two 1,500 ton submarines, told Secretary Daniels it cannot finish the vessels in 22 months as urged by the Navy. It would take about two and a half years, due to steel shortages and required testing. Naval officials consider authorizing a smaller faster craft and limiting the Schley to 1,100 tons until proven. Daniels notes the Schley target is completion by March 19, 1918 due to inexperience with large subs.
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Electric Boat Company
Congress
Daniels
Navy Department
Naval
Schley
Padgett
House Naval Committee
Rossi Sentenced Eight Years For Attempted Murder
Pietro Rossi, an art student, convicted of the attempted murder of Mrs. Mary Flavelle of Chicago, was sentenced to eight years in Arezzo. He attacked her on a train near Florence with intent to rob, and she died after returning to America.
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Pietro Rossi
Mary Flavelle
Chicago
Arezzo
Rossi
Flavelle
Florence
America
Teutons Readied to Declare War on Portugal
London reports from Madrid and Berlin say Portugal's seizure of German and Austrian warships will trigger declarations of war.
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Portugal
London
Madrid
Berlin
Congress backs Wilson as U boat dispute looms
Washington reports show Congress and the White House aligned in keeping Americans off armed ships. Despite Bryan’s telegram support for hardliners, lawmakers foresee no immediate action risking diplomatic negotiations as Germany’s new submarine policy looms. The State Department awaits Germany’s reply to assurances on submarine conduct.
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Congress
United States
Germany
Bryan
State Department
Teutonic Powers
Winslow attacks Navy system praised for Slav victory
Admiral Winslow criticizes U S Navy education and promotion methods before the House Naval Committee and calls for reforms to achieve parity with Britain. He cites rapid, disciplined maneuvers by his four dreadnoughts and questions the fitness of flag officers for high command while defending the fleet's fighting ability.
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United States Navy
House Naval Committee
Cameron McR. Winslow
Pacific Fleet
Annapolis Naval Academy
Britten
Villa uses torch occupies El Valle in El Paso area
Francisco Villa burned several houses at San Buenaventura Thursday and occupied El Valle. Reports to Gen. Gavira say Villa moved north amid Carranza cavalry pressure. A Santa Sofia train wreck was reported in Chihuahua. Mexican merchants refuse Carranza currency. looting for supplies. Zapata forces defeated while attempting a surprise attack on government troops near Mihualan, Oaxaca City.
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Texas
Francisco Villa
San Buenaventura
el Valle
Gabriel Gavira
Juarez
Gavira
Villa
Carranza Cavalry
Santa Sofia
Chihuahua
Monterey
Zapata
Mihualan
Oaxaca City
Italy Outwitted Austrian Fleet Sends Submarines Sunk
Rome reports the Italian ministry states three Austrian submarines have been sunk in the Adriatic since mid December. Italian and allied ships escorted 200000 troops and 30000 tons of supplies to Albania, with numerous cross coast movements and many enemy torpedo and mine attempts thwarted.
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Adriatic
Ministry of Maine
Italy
Albania
Czar Seeks To Buy Warships At Tokyo
Russian negotiations to purchase three captured warships from Japan progress satisfactorily in Tokyo. The Soya Tango and Sagami are named as the vessels Russia desires. Earlier talks to buy ships at the war’s start aimed to aid the Tsingtao bombardment but were not completed.
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Tokyo
Japan
Russia
Tsingtao
Kiauchan
Miners and Operators Debate Mine Run Basis
New York Feb 26 miners and operators from four states held a long technical discussion on adopting the mine run system to compute miners output. The wage increase topic will be taken up next.
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New York
New York Shipping Front Sealed by Police After Threats
Anonymous threats of a reign of terror along the New York shipping front prompted strongest precautions as reports spoke of a mysterious sinking of 150 autos bound for the allies and a fire in a munitions ship.
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New York
Ehip
German raider Moewe sinks Flamenco off South American coast
Reports from Teneriffe say the German auxiliary cruiser Moewe raided commerce between January 16 and February. The Flamenco, a 4629 ton British steamer en route to Valparaiso from Newport, England, was shelled and sunk with one crewman drowned and two wounded. The Moewe's current location is unknown.
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Canary Islands
Moewe
South American
Moene
Fernando de Noronha
Brazil
Valparaiso
Newport
England
Germany counts on U S Congress to force a backdown
Berlin reports Germany expects Congress to press Wilson to warn Americans against arming merchant ships. Officials refuse to comment but sentiment favors a resolution urging Americans not to sail armed vessels. Tension with the United States rises as Berlin accuses Washington of misreading negotiations.
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Berlin
Germany
Wilson
Congress
Ilson
America
Big fight ahead in state of Ohio
Columbus reports a Democratic split as Frank S Monnett files for the presidential race challenging the party slate led by Campbell Harmon Cox and Pomerene. Monnett backs Champ Clark and Gov. Campbell, while Clark has not filed authorization. Republicans show no change with Gen. R B Brown joining the field. Theodore E Burton announces for President with no opposition. Herrick also enters the Senate race with backing from Laylin Tod and other business leaders, while Progressives oppose Burton Daugherty and Willig slate.
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Franks.monnett
Ohio
St. Louis
Democratic Party
Woodrow Wilson
Monnett
James E. Campbell
Judson Harmon
James M. Cox
Atlee Pomerene
Champ Clark
Campbell
Clark
Marshall
R. B. Brown
Zanesville
Cincinnati
Matt Glaser
Glaser
Theodore E. Burton
Granville W. Mooney
Myron T. Herrick
T. C. Laylin
Granger
David Tod
Youngstown
Randolph W. Walton
Burton
Willig
Harry M. Daugherty
Reply to Proposal to Disarm Merchantmen
Washington February 36 The reply to a proposal to disarm merchant ships is reported from the capital as authorities assess naval and international response. The article notes official statements and potential implications for trade and maritime security.
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