Seamen From Yarrowdale Freed After German Detention
Berlin and London report the seventy two American sailors held aboard the British steamer Yarrowdale have been released. Washington confirms the liberation occurred Thursday night after President Wilson and officials had retired, ending a long diplomatic dispute over the seizure and the safety of German consuls and war vessels in American waters.
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Washington
Germany
Wilson
South Atlantic
Presidents Note Demands Germany Release Yarrowdale Sailors
Washington reports indicate a state department note demanding immediate release of 72 American sailors held as prisoners of war aboard German ships. President Wilson may seek congressional action after confirming press reports of their release, with officials citing long-standing violations of American rights at sea.
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Washington
D. C
Wilson
Germany
State Department
United States
America
Congress
Lansing
Baker
Daniels
Berlin
Yarrowdale
Whitlock
Calls on Boy Scouts Dan Beard Urges Readiness
Dan Beard national Scout Commissioner urges Boy Scouts to stay prepared and vigilant for upcoming duties. He stresses discipline, training, and service, calling on units to organize drills and community projects this season.
Boy Scouts Urged Readiness With Flag Display
Dan Beard national scout commissioner of the Boy Scouts of America orders 290,000 members to be ready for national call. He asks each member to place an American flag in front of their home and urge neighbors to follow suit.
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Dan Beard
Boy Scouts of America
Diplomatic Break with Germany Deepens Wartime Strain
President Wilson and Secretary Lansing reported Germany has cut off diplomatic contact by forcing the Brussels embassy to lower its flag and halt activity. Whitlock cannot communicate in code, and officials seek to know if he and American relief workers are detained. In Washington, Feb 16, the War and Navy departments urged citizens and societies to aid army recruiting, noting steady navy enlistments and a likely February record.
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Teutonic Allie
Brand Whitlock
Brussels
Belgium
Lansing
Whitlock
Germeny
Washington
Navy Department
Palmer
Navy League
Navy
U S Relief Aids to Stay in Belgium
Americans will not withdraw from occupied Belgium and northern France and will remain for now. Germany allows continued relief work and participation in central management by the American minister in Brussels, with authorities pledging to meet relief commissioner demands.
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London
American Commission For Relief
Belgium
France
Reuter
Hague
Germany
Brussels
Legation
Lyman M. Law Sank by Submarine Had No Wireless
The American schooner Lyman M. Law sunk February 12 off Sardinia by an Austrian submarine carried no contraband. It sailed before the submarine decree, lacked wireless gear and knew nothing of the menace. Maritime officials say the sinking facts will be sent to the state department in Washington. The company reported the crew reached Cuac Hari Sardinia safely.
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New York
Lyman M. Law
Sardinia
Maritime Transportation Company
State Department
Washington
Cuac- Hari
Halifax
Kirkwall
Ryndam
Noordam
Stockholm
Carisholm
Munday Granted Bond by Supreme Court in Bank Wrecker Case
Springfield february 16 the motion of Charles B Munday convicted bank wrecker for a writ of superseders was granted by the supreme court and he was admitted to bail in the sum of 10000 this saves him from the penitentiary until his appeal is passed upon
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Springfield
Ill
Charles B. Munday
Supreme Court
Bain
Germany Bans Subsea Mail Delivery to Foreign Lands
Amsterdam reports German papers say letters sent to foreign countries by submarines are not accepted. Letters intended for America by the Deutschland will be returned to writers and postage refunded.
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Germany
Amsterdam
America
Gerard Cheerful Welcome in Paris Returns From Bern
James W. Gerard former American ambassador to Germany Mrs Gerard and a party of forty two arrive in Paris from Bern. American and French officials greet them as crowds cheer and photographers fire. The French government provided special care for the party during the visit. William G Sharp and embassy staff accompany the party at the Paris station. William Martin, foreign office official, represents the French government.
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Paris
James W. Gerard
Germany
Gerard
Bern
Switzerland
France
William G. Sharp
William Martin
Foreign Office
National Prohibition Resolution Reported in House
The Webb resolution for a national prohibition constitutional amendment is backed by a majority committee report. The House may take it up within a week, with a two thirds vote likely, but the Senate may not act before adjournment. A minority view cites six objections to the plan. A second item proposes barring liquor advertisements from mail by states prohibiting such ads, needing House approval to pass the change.
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Washington
Webb
House
Kitchen
Senate
Congress
United States
Union
Minority
Minister's Son Indicted for Mainslaughter
Ilowa City Iowa February 16 Lee Wing a garage employee formerly of Marshalltown was indicted for mainslaughter Wing the son of a minister was charged with killing Ambrose Tucker a farmer of West Branch
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Ilowa City
Lee Wing
Marshalltown
Wing
Ambrose Tucker
West Branch
Wilson Praises Suffrage Leader on Her Birthday
President Wilson sent a congratulatory letter to Dr. Anna Howard Shaw honorary president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association on her seventh birthday anniversary observed February 15 in Washington.
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Wilson
Washington
Anna Howard Shaw
National American Woman Suffrage Association
Germany Releases U S Consuls
Washington reports the state department says a train carrying American consuls in Germany is moving from Munich toward Switzerland, with the release announced as information.
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Germany
U. S
Washington
State Department
Munich
Switzerland
Indicted Indianapolis Officials Surrender on Election Conspiracy Charge
Chief of Police Samuel V. Perrott City Sealer Herman F. Adam and five Indianapolis police officers surrendered at the U S Marshal's office today after a federal grand jury returned an indictment charging conspiracy in elections.
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Indianapolis
Samuel V. Perrott
Herman F. Adam
United States
Mark Steven
Federal Grand Jury
Widow of Admiral Dewey Backs the President
The widow Mrs George Dewey pledges support to the President. She encourages unity and expresses hope for the nation's leadership during challenging times.
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George Dewey
White House
Women’s
Navy League
Wilson
Railroads Pledge to Lift Export Freight Ban Amid Car Shortage
Washington reports thirty major railroads forming a gentlemen’s agreement to halt export shipments from eastern ports and to push eastbound domestic traffic with intelligent embargoing. They will send empty cars west in solid trains, prioritizing food and commercial domestic freight amid eastern congestion.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Minneapolis
New England
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
New York
Chicago Markets Report Live Stock and Grain Prices
Hogs receipts 46 000 with bids from 12 15 to 12 30 for light to heavy pigs. Cattle receipts 15 000 with steers from 10 75 to 11 50 and cows from 7 75 to 8 50. dealers seek 13 50 to 14 25 for prime. Wheat No 3 red 1 74 4. corn No 3 white 1 00 4 1 01. oats No 3 white 57 58 c. Buffalo East Dunning Stevens quotes cattle two cars steady. hogs 15 cars slow 12 90 13 00. sheep top lambs 15 50. yearlings 18 50 14 50. wethers 12 00 12 50. ewes 11 00 11 50. veals 16 00.
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Chicago
East Buffalo
Dunning and Stevens
Livestock Commission
N. Y
Six British Ships Sunk in U-Boat Warfare Reports
Six ships, all British, were sunk by U-boat attacks bringing the toll to 103 ships since February 1 totaling over 217,769 tons. Included were the Cilicia and the Ferga, with Margarite and Ainsdale among others. Neutral ships begin sailing toward Halifax as inspection procedures ease.
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London
Cilicia
Ferga
Ainsdale
Washington
Americans and Mexicans clash near border in New Mexico
Three American cowboys Andrew Peterson Hugh Acord and Burton Jensen were found dead on the Mexican side near Corner Ranch after Mexican raiders crossed the Rio Grande. A firefight with Mexican bandits and Florida infantry occurred near Zapata with one bandit captured. Reports say two Americans were killed at Lang's ranch on the American side.
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Hachita
N. M
Andrew P. Peterson
Hugh Acord
Burton Jensen
Boarder
Monument No. 53
Corner Ranch
Lem Spillabury
Pershing
Laredo
Tex
Florida
Zapata
Rio Grande River
Andrew Peterson
el Paso
Jose Ynez Salazar
Lang’s Ranch
Lang
Fulton
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Kaiser
National Scout
American Press Association
U.S
Wireless
Muncay
Sipport
American Presse Association
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