U. S. Ambassador Gerard Held in Berlin
Report from Consul Froxt at Queenstown lists Caluor ah as sinking victims with 162 survivors and 46 dead after a torpedo attack. The Torino case prompts Wilson to demand full facts, while neutral nations debate responses to unrestricted submarine warfare. Sweden and Chile maintain neutrality, Brazil protests the blockade, and safe conduct for Ambassador Bernstorff is noted.
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Washington
State Department
Froxt
Queenstown
London
George Washington
Atlantic and Eastern Steamship Company
California
Teeports
Sweden
Aguerinay
Stockhelen
United States
Brazil
Germany
Switvertains
Bernstorff
Wea
Nios
Count van Berustartt
Berlin
Victims of Submarines and Neutral Losses
An item lists British and other national ships sunk or damaged by submarines, with tonnages for Vedamore Turine Hollinaide Dauntless Songely and others. It notes total tonnage, months, and captures, plus diplomatic moves over safe conducts and ambassadorial withdrawals amid mounting tensions as the United States weighs responses to German actions.
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Dauntless
Songely
Holland Press Quiet on Dutch Stance in Submarine War
The Hague reports protest against Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare but the press remains silent on the government's plan. The Courant questions President Wilson's neutrality approach and notes Holland's grain and steel shortages versus America's abundance, contrasting risk levels for the two nations amid wartime.
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The
Hague
Feb
Holand
Germany
United States
Courant
Ameriew
Holland
America
Well Prepared to Supply Army Shown by Export Figures
A 1916 export surge demonstrates private industry readiness to arm and equip the U S military, with Remington United Metals Bridgeport plant expansion and Du Pont Powder growth. By year’s end large increases in weapons parts, submarines, and steel capacity outpaced prior output, signaling major preparedness for war needs.
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Unite States
Great Beltain
Frances
Heddim
United States
Department of Commerce
Europe
Remington Arms Company
United Metaille Cartridge Company
Bridgeport
Sussia
du Pont Powder Company
Wilmington
Del
Haskell, Wayne
Pompton Lake
Patterson
N. J
Potomac
Yemen
New Britain
Conn
American Hardware Company
Westinghouse Company
Springfield
Chicopee
Lake Torpedo Boat Company
Banks Ready For Crisis, Bankers Say
Frank A. Vanderlip, president of National City Bank of New York, asserts there is no expected crisis in the domestic financial affairs. The money market is in best possible shape and banks are prepared to absorb a proposed $500,000,000 government treasury note if needed.
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Frank A. Vanderuip
National City Bank of New York
Ban Wa
Treasury
Relief Work Of U S May Halt
The article states that the entire U S relief structure could be dismantled as American diplomats withdraw from Germany and its allies. It notes the vast network protecting 1,000,000 to 2,000,000 prisoners and civilians in enemy countries, with Belgian relief ships continuing briefly under risk of German attack and American officials citing decades of relief effort amid war.
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Belgium
Boverden
Germany
Germa
Front Belgi
United States
Iran
Egypt
Morocco
Diplomatic Breaks and War Followups Revisited
The article reviews historical cases where breaks in diplomatic relations did not immediately lead to war. It cites Italy and Austria Hungary in 1915, precedents from 1809 to 1812 in the United States, and 1888 diplomatic dismissals, plus Mexico 1807 and Austrian influence, noting wars delayed or avoided, with emphasis on notable ambassadors and recalls.
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Italy
Austria-Hungary
Rome
Prince Buelow
Berlin
Germany
United States
Washington
Jackson
Lord Sackville-West
Hmperor Maxtrotlian
Mexico
Francis Joseph
Shites Lske
Friicis Joseph
Inge
Cubans to All United States
Cubans pledge to send troops upon U S request and defend the United States under a treaty. Leading Cubans say the 10,000 figure underestimates the effort Cuba would mobilize from the rich island to aid the nation that granted independence. Cuba would marshal every resource for Uncle Sam.
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United States
Republic of Cuba
Washington
Hittle Island
Cuba
Uncle Sam
Images and postcards from Tagore surprise relatives in Bengal
A Kans City Star note reports Sir Rabindranath Tagore sends picture post cards home to Bengal. In lighter content a joke about a dog stealing meat appears. The ad endorses Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for liver and digestion.
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Sir Rabindranath Tagore
Bengal
Kausas City Star
Dr. Pierce
Danderine Hair Tonic Promises Dandruff Free Shine
An old advertisement claims Danderine removes dandruff and hair loss after one use. It promises immediate effect with hair appearing lighter, softer, and more lustrous, and urges readers to buy a 25 cent bottle from any store to prove hair can regain beauty.
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Knowlton
Adv
Young Man Announces Impromptu Wedding Plans
A terse dialogue unfolds as a young man informs his boss that he will marry next week. The boss questions the timing and money, while the employee reveals the marriage involves the boss’s daughter, prompting a tense but concise exchange.
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Traudles
Watch Acta and Speech Influence on Your Sets and Speech
The note warns that people are influenced by your actions and words and urges mindful conduct. It mentions longstanding women sailors among Finns and Norwegians, signaling a discussion of maritime roles and behavior.
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Gergiy
Spain
Wison
Berns Storit
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Ls Oywiens
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Lean Gants
Gerry Oy
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Owas
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Gerna
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Stone
Foreigen Relations Committee
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Ark
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la Mollette
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Seine
Arity Department
Prost
United States Navy
Rockland
Nevada
Seding Journal
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