Free Them at Once Demand Echoes Through Washington
The State department framed a preemptory demand for the release of the Yarrowdale prisoners to Germany via the Swiss minister. A bill proposed by Senator Saulsbury would open U S harbors to belligerent ships in time of war, prompting debate on neutrals rights and anti submarine warfare.
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Washington
State Department
Germany
United States
Honolulu
Wilson
U. S
Saulsbury
Delaware
Pro Empore
Senate
Cabinet Adjourns After Extended Session
The cabinet met in Washington at 2:30 PM and stayed in conference until 4:30 PM. It broke up after a longer session than when the break in relations was discussed.
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Washington
Markets Report Chicago Live Stock and Grain Prices
Hogs receipts 33 000 with light shipping to heavy packing and good to fancy pigs priced up to 12.40. Cattle receipts 7 000 with steers at 10.75 to 11.50 and cows 7.65 to 8.40, prime dealers 13.25 to 14.00. Corn No 3 white 1.01 to 1.02 and No 3 yellow 1.01 to 1.02 1/4. Oats No 3 white 56 1/4 to 58. Butter prices for various grades 36 to 44 cents. Eggs firsts 40 1/4 to 40 3/4 including storage 36 to 40. Potatoes 2.35 to 2.60. East Buffalo market steady to lower with cattle 15 cars, house 30 cars, sheep 6 cars. top 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 Officials
Oscar King Davis, noted American newspaper man, was detained by Kaiser authorities. Details of the detention and any official actions remain unclear, as reports from Washington indicate inquiries are underway into his status and the reasons behind the detention.
Guns Pour Into Brooklyn Navy Yard For Merchant Ships
The first consignments of guns for American merchant ships arrive at the Brooklyn navy yard. Rifles of various sizes are hoisted to docks from Pennsylvania Railroad lighters, with about 300 guns expected in total. Navy officers have inspected all American merchant ships in the port.
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New York
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Pennsylvania Railroad
East River
Navy
Navy Yard
Turks Hemmed In At Kut British Claim Front Line Across Tigris Bend
London, Feb 14. Official statement says British forces have established a line across the Tigris bend west of Kut el Amara, completely hemming in the Turks. Reports note shelling of Shuran bridge, sinking enemy shipping, and a right bank advance to Dahra bend, with front varying 800 to 2,000 yards.
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London
Tigris
Kut-el-Amara
Shuran
Dahra
Kut
Illinois Prohibition Bill Passes Senate
Springfield Ill Feb 14 Illinois Senate approved a prohibition referendum bill 31 to 18 sending it to the house for concurrent action It marks the driest move in state history with dramatic debate Senator Dailey Peoria warned saloonkeepers of a handwriting on the wall while Richmond Pearson Hobson aided the drive in the opening lower house remarks.
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Springfield
Ill
Illinois
State
Senate
House
Dailey
Peoria
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Congress
Senate Moves Highway Bill Toward Engrossment
Indianapolis Feb 14 The senate sent the administration highway bill to engrossment with amendments curbing the state highway engineer’s powers. An amendment by Sen Culbertson Democrat authorizes county boards to advertise for bids and award contracts, passing 24 to 20.
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Indianapolis
Senate
Culbertson
Flower Vase Use Found for Rejected Brass Shells
In East Alton, Illinois, shells rejected by Russian inspectors are repurposed as flower vases. A local jewelry firm plans to buy the rejected six inch diameter shells over a foot and a half long, and fix them up for decorative sale amid rising demand.
Gibbon Mumford Warrant Issued After Penal Farm Stay
Columbus Indiana February 14 a warrant is issued for Gibbon Mumford who is at the state penal farm awaiting release March 22. He is charged with passing fraudulent checks and has already served two terms at Indiana state prison on similar charges.
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Columbus
Ind
Gibbon Mumford
State Penal Farm
Indiana State Prison
Maple syrup profits split among Wayne county farmers
Richmond Indiana February 14 Fifty farmers in Wayne county expect to divide 35000 dollars from the maple syrup industry next month. There are about 2500 maple sugar trees in the county. Farmers expect to receive about 135 dollars per gallon for the product.
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Richmond
Ind
Wayne County
Pere Marquette Sale Ordered by Federal Judge
Federal Judge Anderson ordered sale of Pere Marquette railroad property in Indiana Michigan Wisconsin and Canada foreclosed by New York trust companies. The action follows mortgage foreclosures affecting the railway assets across multiple regions.
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Pere Marquette
Indianapolis
Pere Marquette Railroad
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
Canada
Anderson
New York Trust Companies
Sinking of Afric and Saxonian Attack Reported
Reports from Amsterdam and London detail the sinking of the White Star liner Afric and the German submarine attack on the Saxonian near Ireland. Seventeen crewmen are missing from Afric. one American fireman wounded on the Saxonian as the vessel was shelled without warning. Nine sunken ships observed near Deal suggest a submarine action.
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Amsterdam
Germany
Berlin
Atlantic
English Channel
North Sea
Mediterranean
London
Lloyd’s Shipping Agency
White Star Line
Afric
The
Exchange Telegraph Company
New York
Oceanic Steam Navigation Company
Liverpool
Cape Town
Deal
Thames
Queenstown
Ireland
James Weygard
Elwood Moore
St. Louis
Weygard
Thomas Williams
Foreland
Lloyd's
Sunderland
Pere Marquette No. 4 Stuck in Ice Off Manistee
The Pere Marquette car ferry No. 4, outbound from Milwaukee, is fast in the ice in Lake Michigan about two miles off shore from Manistee, Michigan. It carries a crew of thirty-three men and possibly passengers, but there is no immediate danger.
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Manistee
Mich
Pere Marquette Car Ferry
Milwaukee
Lake Michigan
Queen Eleonore of Bulgaria Very Ill
A telegram from Amsterdam quoting Sofia reports Queen Eleonore of Bulgaria in very bad health amid a serious illness. The notice notes the royal mood and care arrangements as reports spread.
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Queen of
Bulgaria
London
Reuter
Amsterdam
Sofia
Eleanore of
Gets Into Fast Company Carranza's Note on Neutrality
President Carranza argues for neutrality and non intervention while Britain weighs action. The note sparks diplomatic tension as London signals potential moves in the wake of Mexico’s stance and regional unrest.
Britain May Dispatch Troops to Tampico to Safeguard Oil
Washington reports Britain is weighing landing soldiers at Tampico to shield oil interests after Carranza’s note suggested cutting off allied supplies. Officials say guard troops would not violate the Monroe Doctrine unless they seek territory, amid concerns of German influence in Carranza’s communications.
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Washington
Great Britain
Tampico
Carranza
American Line Requires Waiver for Transatlantic Passages
Passengers attempting to book with the American Line must sign a waiver releasing the line from all responsibility for accidents or untoward events. Those who refuse to sign receive refunds. The American consul general was besieged for guidance but could not provide information.
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U.S
London
United States
U S Offers Cubans Aid To Fight Rebels
Havana reports the United States government offers 6,000 rifles and 5,000,000 cartridges to Cuba. An encounter in Matanzas Province ends with rebel defeat, led by Mayor Gonzales of Santo Domingo. A police official is captured, officials arrested in Manzanillo, and Colonel Miguel Lores is wounded after three days of pursuit near Pinar del Rio.
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Havana
United States
Matanzas
Gonzales
Santo Domingo
Santa Clara
Manzanillo
Santiago de Cuba
Miguel Lores
Pinar del Rio
Navy study backs Pacific submarine bases at Los Angeles and San Diego
A special navy commission led by Rear Admiral Helm urges establishing a submarine training base in Los Angeles harbor and a submarine war operating base at San Diego. The recommendation was made public by the navy department on February 14.
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Pacific Coast
Washington
Los Angeles Harbor
San Diego
Special Navy Commission
Helm
Navy Department
House Passes Big Naval Bill For War Readiness
The House approved a 369 million dollar naval bill by 353 to 23, authorizing private shipyards and munition plants to be commandeered in a national emergency. The package funds three battleships, one battle cruiser, destroyers, submarines, and coast submarines, with extensive mobilization plans across industries and railways.
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Washington
House
Kitchin
Bailey
Pennsylvania
Burnett
Huddleston
Alabama
Callaway
Davis
Texas
Doughton
Page
North Carolina
Jordan
Curzon Says Jellicoe Not Disturbed by Submarine Losses
In the Lords Earl Curzon, a war council member, stated Admiral Jellicoe, first sea lord, was not dissatisfied with the number of German submarines that would never return to Germany.
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Jellicoe
London
House of Lords
Earl Curzon
War Council
Admiral Jellicoe
Admiralty
Germany
Crossing Injuries Fatal
Burlington Ila February 14 Peter Schmidt crossing flagman died after being struck by a train.
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Burlington
Ila
Peter Schmidt
British Columbia Finance Minister Ralph Smith Dies
Victoria BC February 14 Ralph Smith minister of finance in the provincial cabinet died suddenly in his Victoria home prompting condolences from government leaders and colleagues.
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British Columbia
Victoria
B. C
Ralph Smith
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Tion
Oscar King Davis
American Press Association
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Hollingsworth
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Lindbergh
Minnesota
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Rush
American Federation of Labor and Financial Kings
Uncle Sam
Council of National Defense
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Daniels
Redfield
Harris
American Association of Electric Railway Lines
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