Vernon Castle Dies Teaching Flight Near Fort Worth Texas
British aviation hero Captain Vernon Castle was killed near Fort Worth when his Immelman turn failed during instruction of an American cadet. The crash sent his body to New York for burial as the country mourns a famed dancer and aviator. A second trainee, Cadet Donald W. Gleason of Delhi New York, also died in a separate crash at Texas City.
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Flying Corps
Texas
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Delhi
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Texas City
Flyers Sink U-Boat in Sky Bomb Attack Near Dover
British patrols in the Dover straits report sinking several enemy torpedo boat destroyers during a raid. They claim the ships then withdrew northward before counteraction could unfold. A separate French admiralty report says a hydro airplane–submarine engagement in the English Channel likely sank a U boat after bombs struck near its periscope.
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Jamie Murray
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Christina Craig
Paris
English Channel
Admiralty
British advance in Palestine near Jerusalem
British forces in Palestine advanced about two miles along a six mile front northeast of Jerusalem. The war office said the offensive pushed the line to an average depth of two miles on both sides of the village of Mukhmas, located 11 miles north-northeast of Jerusalem.
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Submarine Bombards Dover. Casualties Reported
An enemy submarine bombarded the Dover coast early this morning. The attack ended after about thirty rounds. Casualties include one child killed and four others injured, plus three men and one woman hurt. property damage was slight.
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Dover
Bodies of HMN sailors washed ashore near Gothenburg
Gothenburg February 16 a large number of German sailors' bodies have been washed ashore, fueling belief that a naval engagement occurred nearby.
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Gothenburg
Meat production in jeopardy from transport and price issues
Washington reports warn that meat production in the corn belt may fall off due to inadequate transportation and rising feed prices. A. Sykes asserts prior federal encouragement boosted output, but shipping delays left cattle and hogs unsent, risking a shift from meat to grain.
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Phoenix
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Food Administration
Department of Agricultural
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St. Paul
Minnesota Railway and Warehouse Commission
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Senate
Two murderers hanged at Chicago jail in double execution
Edward T. Wheed and Harry Lindrum were executed by hanging in the Chicago criminal court jail. The ceremony occurred at 0:30 after a death march led by deputies. Father William O Brien attended Wheed offering guidance as Lindrum faced death with stoic resolve.
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Edward T. Wheed
Harry Lindrum
Criminal Court
John Byrne
Edward Boissy
John Jarecz
Paul Labriola
Charles Peters
Wi T. Davis
Wheed
William O'Brien
Lindrum
Labor Draft Discussed to Speed War Shipwork
Washington and New York reports outline possible government labor policy including draft considerations if shipyard carpenters continue to strike. Chairman Hurley urges workers back with a concrete working-conditions proposal while President and aides weigh broader labor policy for industry and farm labor.
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United States
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Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Eastern
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New York
Turley
United States Shipping Board
Marine Woodworkers’ Union
Staten Island
Willan L. Hutcheson
Proclamation Promotes Regulation of All Exports and Imports
President Wilson issues proclamations placing all U S exports and imports under license by the war trade board to free ships for troops and war materials. The two proclamations authorize regulation of foreign commerce while not creating an embargo. Licenses will cover all trade except certain financial transfers handled by the treasury.
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Wilson
War Trade Board
United States
Europe
France
Germany
Treasury Department
Sixty Bodies Recovered From Guy Street Fire
In Montreal sixty bodies were recovered from the ruins of the Grey Nuns home on Guy Street after a fire last night. It is feared more than a hundred babies, all orphans, perished. Soldiers carried multiple children down fire escapes as rescue efforts continued.
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Grey Nuns
Largest deficiency bill introduced in Congress
Washington February 15. The largest urgent deficiency bill ever presented to Congress was introduced in the house by Chairman Sherley of the appropriations committee. It carries deficiency appropriations totaling 1 107 220 082 46 dollars. One major item provides 8 152 000 dollars for building new government department headquarters in Washington.
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