Lagrange Soldier Safe After Torpedoed Vessel
John F Morrison of Lagrange Ind found safe after his transport ship was torpedoed by a German submarine. Adjutant General McCain in Washington confirmed Morrison’s status as he and his parents feared he might be lost. Morrison served with a truck company in the supply unit aboard the vessel.
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Agrange
Ind
John F. Morrison
Guy
McCain
Washington
View-Sou
Transish
Morrison
Discipline of Soldiers Prevented Losses on Transport Ship
Secretary of War Baker reports in weekly front review that disciplined troops aboard a transport ship averted heavier casualties on the American front. The note details measures taken to maintain order amid German offensives and stresses the improved efficiency of convoy operations, navigation discipline, and troop management as pivotal factors in reducing peril during perilous crossings.
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Baker
Germany
American Troops Hold Line in Lorraine as War Review Cites Care
Washington February 10 The weekly military review says Germany may renew western offensive after thrusts near Cambrai but notes no major actions beyond local fighting. It praises American discipline aboard the liner Tuscania torpedoed, with 118 dead and 2,100 soldiers saved, and hails British naval rescue efforts. Our troops in Lorraine adapt to trench warfare as artillery duels persist and raids subside. Continued on page 4.
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Ashington
Germany
Cambrai
Tuscania
Strack
Tlfer
Quscania
Havind
Gur
Gus
Rommand
Treland Nna
Scotland
Lorraine
War Legislation Moves Through Congress This Week
Congress lines up war measures this week with final vote expected on a bill to draft all aliens. Wilson administration bills on government reorganization and a war finance corporation seek quick action as committees study railroads and army transport tonnage. Secretary Baker and McAdoo will brief lawmakers and preparations continue for a broad war program across Senate and House.
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Washington
Congress
Uth Wenate
House
Senate
Wilson
Senate Judiciary Committee
Overman
Baker
Europe
Tammarites
MecAdoo
War Finance Corporation
Ways and Means
McAdoo
Weather Forecast for Indiana Michigan Appears Stable
Weather forecast for Indiana and Michigan shows fair conditions on Monday and Tuesday with little temperature change. Monday and Tuesday may bring slightly warmer conditions in parts of the region.
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Washington, Ty
Indiana
Submarine Warfare Attacked in Kiel Zeitung Article
An article published with wartime approval accuses the unrestricted submarine war fare of failure. Dr Struve claims Admiral von Tirpitz and the Fatherland Party steered the agitation and misjudged submarine buildup, arguing insufficient ships doomed the policy.
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ONDON
Vor Stein
Kiel Zeitung
Shuve
Reichstag
England
von Tirpitz
Satters
New Fatherland Party
Germany
von Caprile
von Bethmann
U S Patrol Ambushed in No Man's Land by German Troops
In France on a February night, five American soldiers were killed four missing and one wounded when a patrol was ambushed by a larger German force in no man’s land. One American escaped wounded and unable to speak. Artillery barrages followed and air reconnaissance tracked the engagement as German units concealed along wire entanglements opened fire.
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France
No-Man’s Land
Captain Maclean praised as coolest on Tuscania disaster
Glasgow reports Captain MacLean of the Tuscania submitted a report to authorities but publication was declined. A Glasgow boy said the captain remained calm and gave orders while helping soldiers onto lifeboats. The second officer also acted bravely guiding boats away. American soldiers showed great spirit amid danger as British destroyers neared. The boy recalled soldiers shouting let her rip and some smoked as they escaped to the destroyers.
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Glasgow
MacLean
Tuscania
Lisieners
Board of Trade
Naval
Mats
Trish Lad
Associated Press
Ind
General Cadorna Replaced as Italian Delegate
Paris February 20 reports say General Cadorna, former commander in chief of the Italian army, is replaced as delegate to the supreme war council by General Giardina, assistant chief of staff to General Diaz. A Rome dispatch notes Giardina will attend Versailles meetings, with no indication Cadorna is withdrawn from the war council.
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Gaetano Giardino
Supreme War Council
Paris
Genera Caduros
Rome
Giardine
Wupremnme War Council
Versailles
Gener] Cadoma
Sibrligs
GUNMEN PERSIST AS CHICAGO SHIFTS TOWARD HARDLINE ACTION
Feb. 10 Chicago authorities arm patrolmen with rifles and organize a squad to hunt gunmen terrorizing the city. Officials plea to Governor Lowden to suspend parole of known criminals after a surge in murders payroll robberies and holdups. Prisoners released are cited as a key factor in the city’s crime wave.
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Cnicago
Chicago
I Cieties
Lowden
Indiana Soldiers Among Rescued From Tuscania List Emerges
Washington February 10 The complete list of Tuscania survivors is not yet available but two Indiana men Lloyd Ledbetter Lapel and James T Moss Coyt were reported among the rescued. An Illinois man Alva Boweman Carmi also is listed among those rescued with others named in a long roster not yet on the war department passenger list.
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Washington
Avie Jackson W. Redd
Huh
Ala
Harold R. Stevenson
Sedcliffe
Joseph G. Neville
Buffalo
Elmer Lb. Phelps
Greshim
Ore
William R. Shaw
Merer
Texas
John T. Welch
New York City
Benjamin F. Wade
Thomas WH. Davenport
Bellingham
Wash
Tom Ashby
Liberty
Kas
Oakland
Cal
Walter Detroit
Klingmann
Fittsburgh
P. W. Metettiaigende
Mar Calea
Turbulent Week in War News and Domestic Updates
Fragmented bulletin reports capture of Smotenak and German ultimatum signals. Roosevelt improving posture at home and abroad. Army diplomacy, auto show previews, and local notices mix with labor and discipline items. Read as a condensed scroll of mid century headlines.
Quarter Million Enlist to Mobilize Shipyards Workforces
The Shipping Board aims to enlist at least a quarter million workers for shipyard labor. Registration week targets acetylene welders, electricians, riveters, carpenters, machinists, and related trades. The plan seeks ready-to-work volunteers who can be called to specific jobs with defined wages and locations, while preserving existing industries and housing arrangements.
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Washington
Smergen
Theough State Cour Defense
Navley
Shipping Board
German Ultimatum to Romania Sparks Resignations
London reports confirm Germany sent an ultimatum to Romania which expired after being delayed in Moscow and London. Romanian cabinet resigned following the demand for peace talks within four days as German newspapers in Basel note, Field Marshal von Mackensen issued the demand.
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London
Associated
Puecse
Germany
Rumania
Foreign Office
Basel
Switzerland
Vom Mackenzon
Rumani Mavarn
Rumiwan
Profiteering Charge by Fort Wayne Deputy Food Dictator
In Fort Wayne grocers face charges for profiteering by charging excessive sugar and butter prices under deputy orders. Authorities warn supply will be seized if merchants violate the directives.
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Fort Wayne
Investigation to curb sugar profiteering in Fort Wayne
An immediate probe by Deputy Food Administrator Crouse targets grocers in Fort Wayne accused of overcharging for sugar amid scarcity. Overcharges up to 12 to 14 cents a pound trigger wholesale-retailer restraints, sugar cards, and reporting orders, with potential supply seizures for violators.
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George G
Barrsis
H. Crouse
Sumas
Fort Wayne
Crouse
Janette Diels LD
Food Commission
George
AL Hatiner
Aparnul-Gazette
Iit
George H. Crouse
Flood Conditions in East Are Better
Flood conditions in the Monongahela River near Brownsville ease as a massive ice gorge about thirty feet high, extending for ten miles above Brownsville, begins to break up but is reported halted for now. Authorities note movement started early today and threatened lower river damage.
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Fittsburgh
Monongarhela River
Brownsville
Backers clash as Adams and Hays vie for GOP chair
In a tense national Republican scramble, backers of John Z Adams push for the chair while Herbert Work signals support for WHIT Hays. The scene centers on committee loyalties and the influence of Perkins and Hemenway as late details about endorsements emerge, with reports noting shifting alignments and restrained optimism.
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Iby
Tucker
Fev
John Z. Adams
Repub
Ltican National
Theommittee
Willian B. Willcox
New York
Lime Azo
Adams
Habert Work
Crow Colurtin
Whit HL Hays
Dedrimur
Indiana
Republican State Committee
George W. Perkins
Perry
Adama
Perkins
Hemenway
Hays
Save Food Is The Day In New York Meeting
Wealthy New York citizens and domestic staff gathered at a Patri tic Food league meeting led by Henry Physick J P Morgan's butler to back Hoover ration efforts. About 3000 pledged to save food and follow the ration card rules as chefs and house staff weighed in on sufficiency of rations.
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York
New York
Patritic Food League
Henry Physick
Butler
J. P. Morgan
Herbert C. Hoover
Arthur Efiiott
James Speyer
M. L. Gillett
Frank G. Griswold
Griswold
Edmund Baylies
Edw. S. Harknees
H. Harriman
Wiliam D.stoane
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