Armed Neutrality Forged On Wilson
President Wilson tells Congress he favors armed neutrality to defend U.S. ships and citizens without declaring war. He seeks defensive armament funding as U boats threaten sea lanes. The Cunard liner Laconia, 18 099 tons, was torpedoed off Ireland after leaving New York on February 18, with few American passengers aboard.
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Washington, D. C
Wison
Congress
Lakonia
Germany
United States
Queenstown
Ireland
Cunard Line
Laconia
New York
Liverpool
Cunard Line Confirms Laconia Destruction and Casualties
The Cunard line reports the British admiralty confirmed the destruction of the Laconia. One casualty is known so far. The liner was torpedoed at night. First cabin passengers 33, second cabin 42, crew 216, no steerage passengers.
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New York
Cunard Line
Lawsuit 30 Years Old Ends Contempt Case in Indiana
Huntington Indiana February 26 Judge F E Bowser held County Treasurer A H Shaffer in contempt for failing to pay a 12000 claim from former Treasurer Henry Beaver ending a thirty year lawsuit Shaffer was ordered jailed but released on promise to sign a warrant due to age over eighty six An appeal to the Supreme Court was filed and bail denied pending appeal the claim will be paid
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Huntington
Ind
F. E. Bowser
Warsaw
A. H. Shaffer
Henry Beaver
Huntington County
Shaffer
Eviston
Bowser
Supreme Court
Kansas Turns Back Booze Regulation and Halt
In Topeka on February 26 twenty five clouds of liquors of all kinds were turned back at the Kansas state boundary lines as the bone dry law went into effect. Railroads chose caution and delayed action until the law officially took effect at 3 PM.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas State
Knee watch thief fined in Kokomo police case
In Kokomo Indiana on February 26 the first known knee watch arrest occurred as police charged Ramey Palllar a traveling salesman with stealing a wrist watch from Delbert Guy at a local hotel. The watch was found strapped around Ballard's knee and Palllar was fined ten dollars plus costs.
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Kokomo
Ind
Ramey Pallara
Delbert PD
Guy
Ballard
Snowslide Kills 12 at Hailey Mine in Idaho
A snowslide struck the North Star mine of Federal Mining and Smelting at Hailey Boise February 26, killing twelve men and injuring nine others Three miners are unaccounted for after the bunkhouse was carried away by the slide.
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Boise
North Star
Federal Mining and Smelting Company
Hailey
Rear Admiral Lacaze Warns U Boats Will Fail
French Minister of Marine Rear Admiral Lacaze states U boat effectiveness will be limited and that German submarine campaigns will fail despite wartime pressure.
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Marine
Mexican clash near Ojinaga leaves many dead
Carranza garrison at Ojinaga engages Villa forces seventeen killed and many wounded, with ten Villa dead on the field. Reinforcements rush to the scene and a further battle is anticipated as Villa aims at Ojinaga.
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Presidio
Tex
Carranza
Ojinaga
Villa
January exports gain big for domestic merchandise
New York February 26 exports of domestic merchandise on ships leaving New York in January rose by over 231 million dollars from January 1916. Total exports reached about 302.1 million. Trade with all continents rose, with Europe showing the largest gain at 106.7 million.
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New York
North America
Europe
Berlin Admits Rain On Dutch A Mistake
The German legation in The Hague issued a statement about the torpedoing of seven Dutch merchant ships. It claims the incident was an unfortunate coincidence beyond Germanys control and explains sailing dates were staggered due to Dutch vessel positions and England being blamed. The only guaranteed safe sailing date was March 17 when submarines would have clear instructions.
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The
Hague
Ingland
Guard at Zinc Works in Springfield
Springfield deputies guard the National Zinc plant to prevent violence as about 300 striking workers refuse to join the stoppage. The tense scene centers on the plant where authorities are keeping order amid labor unrest.
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Springfield
Ill
National Zinc Company
Thirteen Hurt in Wreck Near Meridian and Union
Thirteen people were injured when two coaches of a Meridian and Memphis passenger train overturned at Union Mississippi on February 26. The accident occurred as the train operated between Meridian and Memphis, with passengers and trainmen sustaining injuries.
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Meridian
Miss
Memphis
Union, Miss
Gen J L Chamberlain Appointed Inspector General
General J L Chamberlain, a distinguished Army officer, has been appointed as the Inspector General of the United States Army. His selection follows a long record of leadership and administrative service across multiple commands and theaters.
Wilson to Gain Full Executive Authority in Wartime Policy
Washington reports indicate President Wilson will obtain broad authority to protect American life and property as Congress prepares to act promptly. Senate protests expected from pacifists and opponents while House speeds to align with White House on wartime measures. Seven freighters sail for danger zones carrying cargo and munitions amid German submarine tensions and Austrian-Hungarian decisions pending.
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Senate
Germany
Washington
Wilson
House of Representatives
Congress
House
White House
Berlin
Austria- Hungary
Penfield
Vienna
New York
Hamnut
Rotterdam
Belgian Relief Commission
Franfos
Storaker
Liverpool
W Homurus
Bordeaux
London
Gravesend Bay
C. Lopez Y Lopez
Judge K. M. Landis Sued by Chicago Attorney
Federal jurist K. M. Landis faces a civil suit filed by a Chicago attorney alleging professional misconduct. The action seeks unspecified damages and outlines claims connected to official duties. The case adds to Loyola-era controversy surrounding Supreme Court justice figures in mid century.
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Kenesaw Mountain Landis
Chicago
Carvoli Gigliotti
City Sends Trucks to Farms for Food
Baltimore February 26 Twenty four five ton trucks from city departments were sent into surrounding counties to gather farm products and smash food shortages. If successful trucks will go to the eastern shore. The plan was approved at a board of estimates meeting at Mayor Preston’s home. Farmers will be paid from the contingent fund. Potatoes eggs cabbage spinach and onions are the target products.
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Baltimore
Board of Estimates
Preston
Quentin Roosevelt Balks at Drill at Harvard
Cambridge Massachusetts February 26 Quentin Roosevelt Harvard sophomore and youngest son of former President Roosevelt says he has no time for drill. He plans to finish enough courses for a degree in three years. Eleven hundred Harvard undergraduates have enrolled.
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Cambridge
Mass
Quentin Roosevelt
Starvard
Roosevelt
Doctor Sued for Dog Death in Indiana
Richmond Indiana February 26 a civil suit in Wayne circuit court accuses Mark A Stewart veterinary surgeon of carelessness in treating a dog owner Elmer Brumfield. The complaint says Stewart charged 2.50 for services and dropped a used hypodermic needle injecting fluid into the dog's neck leading to blood poisoning and death.
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Richmond
Ind
Mark A.stewart
Wayne
Elmer Brumfield
Trumfield
Stewart
American Arrested in German Plot
Paris report says Madrid authorities obtained more evidence in a pro German plot case. A man named Wood claiming to be an American has been rearrested after being set at liberty.
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Paris
Madrid
Wood
Bank vault blown open in Hamlin robbery
The vault of the State Bank of Hamlin in Hamlin Kansas was blown open and robbers took 2500 dollars and fled without alerting residents. The incident occurred February 26 and authorities began investigating.
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Hamlin
Kan
State Bank of
President Wilson plans sweeping food price inquiry
Washington reports that a formal plan for a government inquiry into the food supply and rising prices is ready. The federal trade commission awaits congressional funding to begin a nationwide investigation into livestock meat dairy fruits grains and related markets with open hearings and public testimony to reveal causes and blame.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Fed Trade Commission
Commission
Funston Conductor Recalled By Richmond Man
Richmond Indiana recall of Major General Frederick Funston as a conductor on the Santa Fe railroad years ago is shared by George B Dougan a life member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. Dougan notes Funston’s readiness for action and his small stature yet fighting spirit.
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Richmond
Ind
George B. Dougan
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Fred Punston
Santa Fe
San Antonio
Dougan
Funston
Pred
Cuba
Gomeg
Evansville Republicans Among 122 Indicted For Election Frauds
Evansville figures including Charles Sihler Republican county chairman Frank De Jarnett Republican county Secretary Charles Artes precinct chairman Mat Toster and Herman Buter surrendered to U S Marshal Storen on federal land jury indictments in Indianapolis Forty one Democrats and eighty one Republicans were charged with election frauds in the nationwide case.
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Evansville
Ind
United States
Marshal Storen
Indianapolis
Charles Sihler
Frank DeJarnett
Charles Artes
Mat Toster
Herman Buter
Burlington Way Organizes Main Street Plan in Illinois
Fifty supervisors from towns along the Chicago St. Louis division met in Bloomington on February 22. They passed resolutions endorsing the Danville plan for a $60,000,000 road bond issue of the Illinois Highway Improvement Association.
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Bloomington
Ill
Chicago
St. Louis
Chicago-St. Louis
Burlington Way
Danville
Ilinois Highway Improvement Association
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