Hostages Held as Germany Delays Americans in War Tension
Washington reports 72 American citizens were seized with the Yarrowdale and kept in Germany pending assurances on the 1828 treaty protecting property rights in war. Germany pressed Ambassador Gerard to sign a pact guaranteeing German ships' safety. he refused to relay it to Washington.
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Washington
Germany
United States
Berne
Berlin
America
Gerard
Zimmermann
Admiralty
Kaiser
Foreign Office
Switzerland
Californian Senator Charged in Unneutral Case
A Californian senator faces charges in a case alleging unneutral conduct tied to federal actions. Prosecutors say the U S investigation found improper steps affecting neutrality. The outcome awaits court proceedings and further legal action.
German Officials Allow Exit Passports for All Americans
A speaker recounts telling Count von Montgelas that he would stay until all Americans could depart freely. Subsequently German authorities granted exit passports to those who wished to leave with Gerard.
President Wilson Avoids Public Gatherings
President Wilson will not attend public gatherings, make speeches, or participate in large meetings for the present. He canceled a planned address before the Park View Citizens' association in Washington.
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Washington
Wilson
Park View
China Breaks With Germany Over Diplomatic Break
London reports that China has broken off diplomatic relations with Germany. The announcement comes as tensions rise between the two nations and foreign affairs offices confirm the severance of ties.
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China
Germany
London
Montreal Telegram Aids Colbert Death Case
A Montreal police telegram says Frederick J. Farrell a 20 year old Canadian army medical corps member claims he was with Barnard W. Lewis of Pittsburgh when Mazie Colbert was killed and helped move her body to the bed.
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Philadelphia
Montreal
Canada
Mazie Colbert
Frederick J. Farrell
Canadian Army Medical Corps
Barnard W. Lewis
Pittsburg
Kenwood Hotel Fire Claims Dozens In Minneapolis
February 13 Minneapolis reports list at least thirteen missing and believed dead after the Kenwood hotel on Twelfth street and Hennepin avenue burned shortly after midnight. One person confirmed dead, Mrs. Lucille Squire, who died after leaping from a third story window. many guests were transients and the final death toll is unclear.
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Minneapolis
Kenwood
Twelfth Street
Hennepin Avenue
Br. D. Stalker
Lucille Squire
Genial Winnebago gifts coal plant guard a car
Alf Hagle a Winnebago Indian in Sioux City presented five passenger automobile to Charles W. Budd a night watchman at a local coal plant after five minutes of acquaintance Hagle walked away with the car leaving Budd surprised and without protest The event occurred February 13 in Sioux City Iowa.
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Sioux City
Alf Hagle
Charles W. Budd
Budd
Eagle
Prelate denies sending German peace overture
Washington officials quoted Archbishop John Bonzano apostolic delegate denying any Vatican or personal communication of a German peace overture. He stated he had not transmitted any political message nor discussed peace with the United States government.
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Washington
Germany
United States
John Bonzano
Vatican
Militiamen Guard Keokuk Lock and Power Plant
Militiamen and plain clothes officers guard the United States government lock at Keokuk Iowa along the Mississippi River and the Mississippi River Power company plant. Only authorized employees may enter either premises. permits required.
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Keokuk
United States Government
Mississippi River Power Company
Boiler Blows Through Roof At Davenport Laundry
A 1.5 ton upright boiler exploded in the Bann on Wet Wash Laundry in Davenport Iowa. The boiler shot through the roof and landed three blocks away after bouncing across a cement sidewalk fifty feet from the street. The force originated in the fire box beneath the boiler.
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Davenport
Bannon Wet Wash
False report drives man to suicide in Montana
John Handel, son of Justice William R. Handel of Taylorville township, shot himself at Chinook Montana after brooding over a false report of his father’s death. The incident occurred February 12 in Pana Illinois.
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Pana
Ill
John Handel
William R. Handel
Taylorville Township
Chinook
Mont
Similar Trait Quip Tracks Bird and Glutton
A Baltimore American quip notes that a bird and a glutton resemble each other in how they peek at every mouthful, a witty observation on appetite and vigilance.
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Baltimore
Raymond T. Baker Nominated Mint Director
Washington February 12 Raymond T Baker of Nevada was nominated by President Wilson as director of the mint His home is Reno and he was private secretary to George T Mayre when he served as ambassador to Russia.
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R. T. Baker
Washington
Raymond T. Baker
Nevada
Wilson
Mr. Baker
Reno
George T. Mayre
Russia
A Genius Joke About Visits From In-Laws
A man jokes that his mother-in-law rarely visits because he once invited his own mother to come during her stay, forcing an awkward double presence. The quip plays on family dynamics and social dazzle.
Wilson Rebuffs Kaiser Parley in Submarine Row
The United States declines to negotiate while Germany upholds unrestricted submarine warfare and must renew the Sussex pledge. Washington released the German proposal via Dr Paul Ritter and the U S reply, insisting discussions only after England’s blockade assurances are restored. No further talks have occurred.
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Washington
United States
Germany
State Department
Paul Ritter
England
Department of State
Switzerland
P. Ritter
Sussex
German Press Bureau Denies U Boat Fired on Lifeboats
Berlin reports from British sources that the lifeboats of the British steamer Eavestone were fired upon by a German submarine. An Overseas News agency note says details will be released and reiterates that no German submarine ever fired at lifeboats.
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Berlin
Eavestone
Mexico Names Envoy to U S
Washington Feb 13 Ignacio Bonillas, a representative of General Carranza on the Mexican American Joint Commission, is named ambassador from Mexico to the United States.
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Mexico
U. S
Washington
Ignacio Bonillas
General Carranza
New Postmaster Carlisle Voted as Republican
Chicago report notes W. B. Carlisle new postmaster is a Republican per roll books at the Virginia hotel precinct where he votes, confirming party affiliation.
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Chicago
W. B. Carlisle
Virginia Hotel
Carlile
Senator Poindexter led fight on Dr Grayson in Washington
In Washington, Senator Poindexter spearheaded a campaign against Dr Grayson, steering key opposition through legislative channels and rallying support from fellow lawmakers. The clash highlighted competing policy visions and governance methods in the capital.
Girl Blocks Grayson Raise to Navy Post
A seventeen year old girl, Miss Dubose daughter of Captain Dubose of the navy medical corps, hindered Dr. Cary T. Grayson nomination for near admiral by appealing to senators. She argued her father’s 41 years of service and war record justify his appointment.
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Washington
Senate
Cary T. Grayson
Wilson
Miss Dubose
Dubose
Navy Medical Corps
Grayson
Kaiser adviser warns of German steamers in US ports
In Wilhelmshaven Prussia Gustav Stressmann said German bluejackets in the United States will ensure German steamers in American ports cannot be used for some time. He added that German submarine activity bolsters the army for the spring campaign.
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London
Wilhelmshaven
Germany
United States
Gustav Stressmann
Reichstag
Rotterdam
Evening News
Stresemann
Lindbergh Seeks Impeachment Over Currency Policy
Representative Lindbergh accuses Government Harding Paul Warburg and other Federal Reserve Board members of high crimes and conspiracies with J. P. Morgan Kuhn Loeb and major banks. He says the public has suffered billions in losses from currency law maladministration.
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Washington
Jin
Lindbergh
Minnesota
Harding
Paul Warburg
Federal Reserve Board
J. P. Morgan & Co
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
First National Bank of New York
United States
Lindburgh
Bernstorff Departure Plans Secret
Washington February 13 preparations to transport Count von Bernstorff and his suite to New York were wrapped in secrecy. It is understood he would leave today on a special train. No precautions are being spared in protecting him.
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Bernstorff
Washington
Count von Bernstorff
New York
Saadi Quotation on Fortune and Sin
A classical line in praise of misfortune over sin expresses humility before fate. The terse reflection contrasts divine blessing with personal error, attributing hardship to circumstance rather than moral failing.
Navy Guns Ten Go On Liners Amid Arming Debate
Washington reports a push to arm American ships as Congress debates the issue. Senator La Follette introduces a resolution to bar arming merchant vessels during peacetime, while officials consider using old three to six inch rifles for merchant ships.
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la Follette
President Supreme
United States
Congress
Senator la Follette
Wisconsin
State Department
Navy Department
Suffrage Bill Boost via Telegraphs Reported in Indiana
Richmond Idaho Feb 18 telegraphic bombardment urged by Esther Griffin White Indiana Franchise league district chairman to back the suffrage bill passed by the senate and due before the lower house this week. Miss White advised against telegrams to Wayne County representative Will Bartel Jr who opposes the measure.
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Richmond
Oliver Lafasee
Wayne
Union Counties
Senate
Esther Griffin White
Indiana Franchise League
Miss White
Will Bartel Jr
Wayne County
Three of Peplow Family Die in Fire at South Pekin
In Peoria Illinois on February 18 three members of John H. Peplow’s family in South Pekin were burned to death after the mother left on an errand and the children were locked inside the home.
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Peoria
Ili
John H. Peplow
South Pekin
Nappanee Hemp Plant Destroyed by Fire
Fire at Laughlin Bros hemp plant in Nappanee caused $12,000 in losses. Incendiary origin suspected as cause. Fire reported from Goshen, Indiana dated February 13.
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Nappanee
Goshen
Ind
Laughlin Bros’ Company
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Washington Leader
Dr. Grayson
Assails Reserve Board
Saadi
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