Free Them at Once Demands Kaiser Free U S Tars
Washington February 14 The State department framed a preemptory demand for the release of Yarrowdale prisoners to Germany via the Swiss minister. The move accompanies a note that U S rights of German subjects aboard war bound ships are protected. Cabinet met as questions on neutrals rights and open harbor policy were discussed. Senator Saulsbury introduced a bill to open U S ports to belligerents in wartime, sparking debate on risks to neutral and allied shipping.
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Washington
State Department
Germany
United States
Honolulu
Wilson
U. S
Saulsbury
Delaware
Senate
Cabinet Adjourns After Longer Session
The cabinet met at 2:30 PM in Washington and remained in conference until 4:30 PM. It broke up after a longer session than the previous break in relations discussion.
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Washington
Markets Review Hogs Cattle and Grain Chicago East Buffalo
Chicago live stock receipts for hogs 33 000 with light to heavy trade at 12.20 to 12.40 and 9.75 to 10.75 for pigs. Cattle receipts 7 000 with steers 10.75 to 11.50 cows 7.65 to 8.40 and dealers 13.25 to 14.00. Chicago cash grain includes corn No 3 white 1.01 to 1.04 and No 3 yellow 1.01 to 1.02. Oats No 3 white 56 to 58 cents. Butter eggs and potatoes listed with varying prices. East Buffalo market reports cattle steady hogs lower with heavy hogs 13.00 to 13.10 and pigs 11.50 to 12.00. lambs 15.25 to 15.50. yearlings 13.50 to 14.50. wethers 12.00 to 12.50. ewes 11.50 to 12.00. veals 15.50.
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Chicago
East Buffalo
Dunning and Stevens
Livestock Commission
N. Y
Oscar King Davis Detained by Kaiser During War Dispatch
Oscar King Davis, a U.S. newspaper man, was detained by Kaiser authorities amid wartime reporting. His detention spotlights press restrictions and the risk faced by correspondents abroad.
Illinois Senate approves prohibition bill advancing to house
Springfield Ill Feb 14 the Illinois senate passed the prohibition referendum bill by 31 to 18 sending it to the house for concurrent action in what lawmakers called the most drastic antiliquor drive in state history. Senator Dailey of Peoria warned saloonkeepers of the handwriting on the wall while Richmond Pearson Hobson spoke in favor of the dry cause.
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Springfield
Ill
Illinois
State Senate
House
Dailey
Peoria
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Congress
Road bill is given blow by senate amendments
Indianapolis February 14 The senate sent the administration highway bill to engrossment with amendments curtailing the state highway engineer powers. An amendment by Senator Culbertson Democrat gave boards of county commissioners the right to advertise for bids and award contracts by a 24 to 20 vote.
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Indianapolis
Senate
Culbertson
Guns for U S ships arrive at Brooklyn navy yard
The first consignment of rifles for American merchant ships is being received at the Brooklyn navy yard. Guns of various sizes are hoisted to the docks from Pennsylvania railroad lighter barges, with about 300 total expected. Navy officers have examined all American merchantmen in the port.
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New York
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Pennsylvania Railroad
East River
Navy Yard
Turks hemmed in at Kut as British claim complete encirclement
London reports British forces on the Tigris have forged a line across the Tigris bend west of Kut-el-Amara, trapping the Turkish forces. Shelling hit the Shuran bridge with some enemy shipping sunk, and the right bank advance pushed the foe back to his last trench line in the Dahra bend.
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London
Tigris
Kut-el-Amara
Shuran
Dahra
Kut
Brass shells repurposed into ornamental vases in East Alton
In East Alton Illinois on February 14 Reuters reports discarded brass shells from a cartridge maker rejected by Russian inspectors are being sold as vases. A jewelry firm plans to buy the shells and convert them into decorative pieces citing strong demand. The shells measure six inches across and over 18 inches long.
Warrant Issued for Gibbon Mumford in Fraudulent Check Case
Columbus Indiana February 14 A warrant is issued for Gibbon Mumford already at the state penal farm where his term ends March 22 He will be re arrested then Mumford has served two prior terms at Indiana state prison on similar charges involving fraudulent checks.
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Columbus
Ind
Gibbon Mumford
State Penal Farm
Indiana State Prison
Maple syrup profits to be shared by Wayne county farmers
Richmond Ind February 14 Fifty farmers in Wayne county plan to divide 35000 from the maple sugar industry next month. About 2500 maple trees are in the county. Farmers expect to receive about 135 a gallon for the product.
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Richmond
Ind
Wayne County
Pere Marquette Sale Ordered in Foreclosure Case
Federal Judge Anderson ordered the sale of Pere Marquette railroad property in Indiana Michigan Wisconsin and Canada foreclosed by New York trust companies.
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Pere Marquette
Indianapolis
Pere Marquette Railroad
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
Canada
Anderson
New York Trust Companies
Sinking of Afric and Saxonian Reported in War Zone
Berlin says neutral ships face no warnings in prohibited zones. Lloyds reports the White Star liner Afric sunk. 17 crew missing. Saxonian shelled near Deal. one American fireman wounded and another dies. 9 sunken ships seen near Thames estuary. Foreland sinking also announced by Lloyds.
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Amsterdam
Germany
Berlin
Atlantic
English Channel
North Sea
Mediterranean
London
Lloyd’s Shipping Agency
White Star Line
Afric
Exchange Telegraph Company Tvays
New York
Oceanic Steam Navigation Company
Liverpool
Cape Town
Admiralty
Deal
Thames
Queenstown
Ireland
James Weyeard
Elwood Moore
St. Louis
Weygard
Thomas Williams
Foreland
Lloyd's
Sunderland
Ferry 33 Aboard Fast In Ice Off Manistee
Pere Marquette car ferry No. 4 outbound from Milwaukee with thirty three aboard is fast in ice in Lake Michigan about two miles off Manistee. It is not known whether any passengers are on board. The vessel faces no immediate danger.
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Manistee
Mich
Pere Marquette
Milwaukee
Lake Michigan
Bulgaria Queen Eleanor in Critical Health
A Reuters telegram from Amsterdam cites a Sofia message reporting Queen Eleanor of Bulgaria in very poor health. The health update comes via London dispatches dated February 14.
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Bulgaria
London
Reuter
Amsterdam
Sofia
Eleanore of
Gets into fast Company Carranza's note on neutrality
Carranza releases a note arguing neutrality as a guiding policy. British officials weigh implications and may adjust posture toward the evolving international balance. The stance could influence diplomatic alignment and potential actions.
Britain May Land Troops to Guard Tampico Oil
Washington reports Britain weighs landing soldiers to protect oil interests in Tampico. Move follows Carranza’s note threatening to cut off allied supplies and aims to shield the British navy fuel supply. Officials say a guard mission would not breach the Monroe Doctrine unless it sought territory.
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Washington
Great Britain
Tampico
Carranza
American Line Requires Waiver for Transatlantic Tickets
Passengers seeking passage to the United States on American Line ships must sign a waiver releasing the line from responsibility for accidents. Those who refuse receive a refund. The American consul general was pressed for guidance but could not provide an answer.
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London
United States
House Passes Big Naval Bill In Emergency Move
The House approved a 369 million dollar naval bill by 353 to 23, authorizing three battleships, a battle cruiser, destroyers, submarines and coast submarines plus emergency powers to commandeer private shipyards and munition plants. Eighteen Democrats led by Kitchin opposed the measure alongside four Republicans and one Socialist. Washington experiences rapid mobilization planning across government, railways and industry for wartime needs.
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Washington
Navy
House
Kitchin
Bailey
Pennsylvania
Burnett
Huddleston
Alabama
Callaway
Davis
Texas
Doughton
Bruce
North Carolina
Gordon and Sherwood
Ohio
Johnson and Thomas
Kentucky
Saunders
Virginia
Sears
Florida
Sisson
Mississippi
Tavernier
Illinois
Thompson
Oklahoma
Tillman
Arkansas
Cramton
Michigan
Hollingsworth
Lindbergh
Minnesota
Nelson
Wisconsin
London
New York
Rush U
Uncle Sam
Council of National Defense
Baker
Daniels
Redfield
Wilson
US Officials Offer Cuban Aid to Fight Rebels
Havana reports the United States government offered 5,000 rifles and 5,000,000 cartridges to the Cuban government. A Matanzas clash saw government troops defeat rebels led by Mayor Gonzales of Santo Domingo. A police official was captured, and Cuban police and court officials were reportedly arrested in Manzanillo. Colonel Miguel Lores, a veteran of independence, was captured near Pinar del Rio after a three day pursuit. his horse fell and broke its leg.
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Havana
United States
Matanzas
Gonzales
Santo Domingo
Santa Clara
Manzanillo
Santiago de Cuba
Miguel Lores
Pinar del Rio
Submarine Bases Suggested for Pacific Coast
A navy department release publicized by the navy department outlines a special commission report headed by Rear Admiral Helm recommending a submarine training base in Los Angeles harbor and a submarine war operating base at San Diego along the Pacific coast.
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Pacific Coast
Washington
Los Angeles Harbor
San Diego
Special Navy Commission
Helm
Navy Department
Curzon Says Jellicoe Not Disturbed by Submarine Losses
In the house of lords Earl Curzon stated Admiral Jellicoe, first sea lord, was not dissatisfied with the number of German submarines that would never return to Germany, reflecting wartime assessments on U boats.
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Jellicoe
London
House of Lords
Earl Curzon
War Council
Admiral Jellicoe
Admiralty
Germany
Crossing Injuries Fatal
Burlington Iowa February 14 Peter Schmidt crossing flagman dies after being struck by a train, ending a fatal incident at the tracks.
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Burlington
Peter Schmidt
British Columbia Finance Minister Ralph Smith Dies
Ralph Smith, minister of finance in the provincial cabinet, died suddenly in Victoria British Columbia on February 14. The death shocks provincial government as officials mourn the longtime public servant.
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British Columbia
Victoria
B. C
Ralph Smith
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