Wilson Wins Clash Over German Decree In Senate Fight
President Wilson rejects a bill barring American travel on belligerent armed ships and insists on preserving national honor and rights. He sends a frank reply to Senator Stone outlining resolve to keep the United States out of war and uphold neutral citizens’ rights on the high seas.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Germany
Lansing
Plood
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Stone
United States
White House
Iam
Woodrow Wilson
William J. Stone
United States Senate
Milwaukee Man Romadka Files Bankruptcy Petition
Francis J. Romadka, once with Romadka Brothers trunk makers, files a voluntary bankruptcy in federal court declaring assets of 598700. London reports Capt. John Jacob Astor of the First Lifeguards receives the Chevalier's Cross of the Legion of Honor for gallantry. he is son of William Waldorf Astor, recently made a baron.
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Milwaukee
Francis J. Romadka
Romadka Brothers
Trunk Manufacturers
Astor
London
John Jacob. Astor
Legion of Honor
John Jacob Astor
William Waldorf Astor
Germans breach Allied line in wide Alsace and Woëvre
Berlin via London reports a major western front gain with a 700 m by 400 m fortification capture east of Heldwiler in Upper Alsace and three kilometer penetration into Woëvre defenses. The Haumont village evacuation follows a bloody fight as 280,000 German troops in seven corps engage over forty kilometers.
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Berlin
London
War Office
Upper
Alsace
Hnos
Woevre
Souchez
Maas
Meune
Consenvoye
Woovre
Heldwiler
Haumont
Fletcher Named Ambassador to Mexico by Senate Panel
Washington February 25 The senate foreign relations committee voted 12 to 2 to recommend confirming Henry P Fletcher as ambassador to Mexico. The appointment stalled since December due to opposition to Wilsons Mexican policy with Borah Idaho and Smith Michigan the opposing Republicans.
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Fletcher
Mexico
Washington
Henry P. Fletcher
Wilson
Borah
Idaho
William Alder Smith
Michigan
Cummins Enters 1916 Presidential Race
Des Moines Iowa February 25 United States Senator Albert B Cummins of Iowa filed an affidavit with the secretary of state declaring his candidacy for the presidency on the Republican ticket The affidavit was sent from Washington and filed by John Jamison state binder
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Des Moines
United States
Albert B. Cummins
Iowa
Washington
John Jamioson
Gore to push ban on Americans aboard armed belligerent ships
Senator Gore of Oklahoma said he would introduce a resolution on Wednesday to prohibit American citizens from traveling on armed merchant vessels operated by belligerent nations. The move aims to restrict civilian travel on ships engaged in wartime hostilities.
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Washington
Gore
Oklahoma
Explosion Kills Three on Ship at Maranhao Port
The steamer Tennyson of Lampert & Holt put into Maranhao after a February 18 explosion that killed three crew members. The incident occurred while the ship was in Rio Janeiro's vicinity and caused serious damage to the vessel.
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Rio Janeiro
Tennyson
Lampert & Holt Line
Maranhao
Largest silk shipment leaves San Francisco for New York
Ben Francisco reports 290 tons of silk valued near 4 million dollars loaded into ten railroad cars in San Francisco and en route to New York. Each car measures about 70 feet in length.
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Ben Francisco
San Francisco
New York
Army Plan in House May Impeach Judge
The House Military Affairs Committee draft of a land defense bill envisions a regular army of 147000 with a 7000 officer cadre, reserve forces, federalized militia, expanded West Point, a federally run ordnance plant, and 700 officer instructors. Aimed to push preparedness, the bill forecasts a $165 million next-year appropriation and a ten year reserve of over 1 million men. Separately Representative Tinkham seeks impeachment of Judge George A. Carpenter over Rock Island receivership conduct. petition referred to Representative Green for possible action.
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Washington
House Military Affairs Committee
Secretary of War
Weat Point
Armitrate
Hay
United States
George A. Carpenter
United States Court
Chicago
House Judiciary Committee
Representative Tinkham
Massachusetts
Tinkham
Christopher I. Sweeney
Boston
Carpenter
Rock Island Railroad
Rock Island
Sweeney
Representative Green
Iowa
House Committee
Green
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Moore-Reid Group
Interstate Commerce Commission
Moore-Rald Syndicate
Zeppelin downed near Brabant le Hol by French guns
Paria reports a Zeppelin airship was brought down by French artillery near Brabant-le-Hol Meuse on Monday. In Benin, an avalanche in the Salzburg Alps swept away an Alpine shelter, killing over 120, with 49 injured and about 30 missing. Theodore H. Burton of Cleveland announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for president in Columbus.
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Paria
Brabant-le-Hol
Meuse
Benin
Salzburg Alps
HOLD ORPET HELD FOR GRAND JURY IN LAMbert DEATH
Chicago February 23 William H Orpet was ordered held to the grand jury for the death of Marion Lambert his jilted sweetheart at the coroner s inquest on Monday Six coroner s jurors found the circumstantial evidence sufficient for a grand jury inquiry Counsel for the accused University of Wisconsin student contended the action was based on gossip and hearsay evidence State s Attorney Ralph Cady said all evidence for the coroner s jury was presented The State s case will be presented to the grand jury
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Chicago
William H. Orpet
Marion Lambert
University of Wisconsin
Ralph Cady
Martial Law Proclaimed At Chang-Sha City
Shanghai reports martial law ordered in Chang-Sha the provincial capital after an unsuccessful Monday attack by Jebela on the governor's mansion. The action follows unrest in An-Nan province as authorities restore order and security measures.
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Chang-Sha
Shanghai
An-Nan
Jebela
British Ship Damaged in Bomb Explosion at Queenstown
The British steamer Strathclyde, sailing from Philadelphia to Manchester, was towed into Queenstown badly damaged after a bomb exploded aboard on January 19. Destination Manchester not reached.
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Queenstown
Strathclyde
Philadelphia
Manchester
England
Scheer Appointed Commander of German Battle Fleet
Berlin Feb 26 announces Vice Admiral Reimhardt Scheer as commander of the German battle fleet succeeding Admiral von Pohl who retires due to ill health.
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Berlin
Reimhardt Scheer
von Pohl
Wreck Kills Eight, Fiveteen Injured in New Haven Collision
A Connecticut River special from Springfield stalled near Milford and was struck by a Beaton train. Eight people died, sixteen seriously injured, and many others bruised. Yale students aboard the Springfield coach included Kilpatrick Corey O'Brien and Ford Johnson. notable casualties and staff aboard the other trains were reported. Passengers were trapped in wreckage, with two bodies found early and several injured later dying.
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New Haven, Conn
New York, New Haven
Hartford
Connecticut River
Springfield
New York
Milford
Beaton
Yale
Bridgeport
John R. Kilpatrick
Trace
Allan Corey
William E. Corey
United States Steel Corporation
Morgan O'Brien
Morgan O’brien
New York Supreme Court
Ford Johnson
Boston
Wood urges defense readiness at Washington's Birthday dinner
Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood told a Peoria audience that preparedness means insurance against war. He cited military camps as crucial for developing 50,000 reserve officers, noting this is small beside Civil War officer numbers. Other speakers included Henry D. Estabrook and Dudley Field Malone.
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Peoria
Leonard Wood
Inside bathing for a week cleansing skin and health
A persuasive period ad promoting daily morning hot water with limestone phosphate to cleanse stomach liver kidneys and bowels. Claims clearer skin better appetite relief from constipation bilious attacks and acid stomach with one week of use. Ends by noting affordable cost from druggist or general store.
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Andy
In Other Words Homestead Bet in Irish Lingo
An Arkansas man sought guidance from an Irish friend about a homestead claim. The Celt explains the gist of the law as a wager by the U S government offering 160 acres for fourteen dollars if the claimant cannot survive five years on the land.
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Arkansas
United States
Five Actors Die In Fire At New York Boarding House
Five persons including four men and a woman died in a fire that swept a theatrical boarding house at 155 West Forty-seventh street on Tuesday. Thousands watched rescues of 25 occupants as firemen arrived after 2:6, with several chorus girls and actors seen at windows and authorities beginning evacuations. Names identified among the deceased include Thomas Keratous Peter Janos Thomas Mastarpulus Christy Antonio and Emily Tobisch.
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New York
West Forty-seventh Street
Thomas Keratous
Peter Janos
Thomas Mustarpulus
Christy Antonio
Emily Tobisch
Francis Envoy to Russia and Acid Plant Project
David R. Francia, former Missouri governor and interior secretary, told President Wilson of his willingness to become ambassador to Russia, replacement for George T. Marye, with Senate confirmation and Russian inquiry to follow. In Pittsburgh, U.S. Steel began a $1,000,000 natriatic acid plant addition at Donora, completing zinc plant at $3,000,000.
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Washington
David R. Francia
Interior
Cleveland
Missouri
Wilson
George T. Marye
Senate
Francia
Read
Pittsburgh
U. S. Steel Corporation
Donora
Alaska Bribe Quiz Opened by Federal Grand Jury
Federal grand jury investigation into alleged bribery in the Alaska coal land fraud case proceeds in Chicago at the federal building. Proceedings focus on charges related to attempted jury bribery in connection with the $10,000,000 land deal.
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Alaska
Chicago
Federal Grand Jury
Federal
Piles treated by ointment and anti pile claims
An advert proclaims relief from piles by FAZO OINTMENT as a universal remedy, warning of false druggists and charging four pence. Separately, Prof. Michael Pupin, honorary Serbian consul and Columbia inventor, with a new wireless receiver, says he will not publicize his invention until after the war to aid Serbia.
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Serbia
Michael Pupin
Columbia University
United States
Don t Lose Anther Hair With Cuticura Ad Headline
An advertisement touts Cuticura Soap and Ointment as effective for dandruff itchy scalp and thinning hair. Readers are advised to apply Cuticura Ointment to spots, then wash with Cuticura Soap and hot water and request a free sample by mail from Cuticura Boston.
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Boston
California Syrup of Figs Promise Laxative for Children
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a harmless laxative for constipation in children and adults. It claims quick cleansing of the bowels, urges mothers to use a 50 cent bottle, warns against counterfeit syrups, and frames money as help in pursuing success.
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Chile
California
Adv
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