Germans Plan Major March Attack On British Front
London reports from a German prisoner claim Germany plans a large offensive on the British front in March. The note mentions Austria seeking a separate peace, while Italy vows to fight until victory. Weather improves on the Western Front as raiding activity grows near Verdun and Woevre. Bodies of 164 American Tuscania victims are found on the Scottish coast with 33 unidentified.
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London
Daily News
Austria
United States
Great Britain
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Versailles Council
Asquith
Wield Marshe
Count Czernin
von Hertling
Orland
Italy
Verdun
Woevre
Scottish
Tuscania
Scotland
Romania Ordered to Begin Peace Talks
Amsterdam dispatch reports the central powers demanded Romania enter peace negotiations with a deadline by this evening. The Tageblatt notes the demand was not an ultimatum and follows rumors that Field Marshal Mackensen had previously set a four day ultimatum on February 6.
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Amsterdam
Berlin
Tageblatt
Rumania
Gerama
Mackensen
Romania
Action under Defense of Realm Act against press censor
London February 13. Andrew Bonar Law announced in the house of commons that action would be taken under the Defense of Realm Act against Colonel Reppington military correspondent of the Morning Post. The article was published after censorship refused permission, in a different form without approval.
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London
Andrew Bonar Law
Chancelor
the Exchequer
House of Commons
Reppington
Morning Post
Eviusor
Secretary Baker to Inspect Camp Greene in North Carolina
Secretary Baker told North Carolina lawmakers he would personally inspect Camp Greene at Charlotte later this week after visiting Camp Wheeler in Georgia. The War Department plans to abandon Camp Greene as troops are sent for embarkation, citing unsatisfactory medical conditions but no immediate health danger. Delegation urged revocation of the decision. Baker offered only a personal visit and inspection, not construction plans for a sewer system or site reuse.
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Carolina
Camp Greene
Charlotte
N. C
Camp Wheeler, Ga
War Department
Medical Corps
Baker
Final class of registrants in High Point Township examined
The final class of draft registrants in High Point township, about 500 men, will undergo physical examinations tomorrow in the civil service room of the post office building. The majority have been cleared for general or limited service by local physicians, with a few appeals pending before the Greensboro advisory board.
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High Point Township
Civil Service Room
Post Ofice
High Point
TH. W. McCain
Houston B. Hiatt
W. L. Jackson
Greensboro
Adams withdraws from chairmanship contest
St Louis Feb 15 John T Adams of Iowa announced his withdrawal from the contest for chairman of the Republican national committee. Will H Hays of Indiana will be placed in nomination and election by acclamation probably will follow. Adams will keep his post as vice chairman under the plan.
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Iowa
Hays
Indiana
St. Louis
John T. Adams
Will H. Hays
Adams
Republican National Committee chairman lobbying resumes session
In St. Louis on February 15 lobbying for RNC chairman candidates continued into a second session of the national committee this afternoon.
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St. Louis
Republican National Committee
National Committee
Four German Syndicate to Deal with Ukrainians
Amsterdam February 13 The Frankfurter Zeitung reports the formation of an import syndicate with a 600000 mark capital led by trade specialists. It aims to distribute Ukrainian iron ore oil flax and wheat to German consumers and to organize German exports into Ukraine. The paper says the syndicate was secretly formed in anticipation of peace with Ukraine.
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Amsterdam
Frankfurter Zeitung
Ukraine
Rogers and Cooley Die in Memphis Aviation Collision
Memphis Tennessee reports two army aviation cadets T. Rogers and P. B. Cooley were killed when their training planes collided in mid air at Parkfield camp near Memphis late yesterday.
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Rogers and
Cooley
Memphis
Tenn
T. ©. Rogers
P.B. Cooley
Parkfield
Lieut L F Phemmer Killed in Army Plane Crash
Lieut L Fr Phemmer of New Rochelle New York was instantly killed at Gerstner field near Lake Charles Louisiana when the airplane he rode in fell 100 feet to the ground late yesterday.
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Lake Charles
L. Fr. Phemmer
New Rochelle
N. Y
Gerstner Field
Army Aviation
Here
Dynamite Sales Licenses Tighten Under New Rules
New restrictions require monthly license renewals for dynamite dealers and accurate sales records. A M Idol is named license agent. prospective buyers must obtain official permission to purchase dynamite.
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A. M. Idol
Testimony on Long Hours at Chicago Stockyards Heard
Federal Judge Samuel Alschuler heard testimony on wages and working conditions at the Chicago stockyards. Girl workers and mothers with infants testified about long hours, reflecting union claims of harsh conditions at the meat packing site.
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Chicago
Samuel Alschuler
Secretary of
Wilson
Danville Officer Acquitted After Four Trials
Danville Virginia February 18 Police Officer W C Hall was acquitted of a charge of conduct unbecoming an officer by the police commission The mayor noted he had been tried four times in a year on similar charges and warned that another offense would not be tolerated.
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Danville, Va
W. C. Hall
Farrell Succeeds Folk as I C C Chief Counsel
Washington February 13 P J Farrell of Newport Vermont solicitor of the Interstate Commerce Commissions bureau of vacation was appointed chief counsel of the commissions to succeed Joseph W Folk who recently resigned to become counsel of the St Louis chamber of commerce
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Ashington
P. J. Farrell
Newport
Interstate Commerce Commission
Bureau of Vacation
Commissions
Joseph W.folk
St. Louis
Page Nominated to U.S. Paris Board by Wilson
Washington February 13 President Wilson nominated Thomas W Page of Virginia to serve as a member of the United States Paris board.
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Washington
Thomas W. Page
Virginia
Wilson
United States’ Paris Board
Tuscania Victims Buried in Scotland
In Seated Seaport Scotland 71 Tuscania victims laid to rest a week after disaster. Americans identified 130 and unidentified 33. crew four identified three unidentified. Last 17 bodies, all Americans, buried amid rain as villagers and khaki clad Americans pay tribute. Union Jack and Stars and Stripes raised. services closed with firing salute.
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Associated Press
Tuscania
Cvew
Washington
Favorable Weather Helps the Market
New York February 13 The cotton market opened with Liverpool selling and some liquidations due to lower cables and south weather. First prices fell 16 to 24 points as May and July futures posted 29.44 and 28.88 on the call. Rallies of 10 to 12 points followed on covering.
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New York
Liverpool
Washington
Slackers Impressed Into Canadian Army in Montreal
In Montreal on February 15 the impressment of men of military age began under Ottawa directives. Police press gangs stop and question combatants. those lacking exemption are detained. Forty to fifty men were gathered over the weekend with ongoing seizures as depot battalions await abroad calls.
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Montreal
Ottawa
Railroads blamed for winter traffic jam and low wages
Warren S. Stone told the Federal Trade Commission that railroads failed to prepare for winter weather causing congestion. He cited engines burning coal all night to avoid freezing, eight hour yard shifts, and low wages under $150 per month with women doing heavy labor roles.
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Washington
Warren S. Stone
Railroad Brotherhoods
Federal Trade Commission
Stone
Railroads Lend Each Other Helping Hand
Washington February 13 railroads under government control transfer surpluses to fund others in need of operating money with approval from Director McAdoo. A clearing house will be set up under John Skelton Williams as railroads receive credit for appropriations to other times while awaiting a $400 million revolving fund bill.
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Washington
Railway Administration
Ned
McAdoo
John Skelton Williams
Favorable Allied Finances Report Presented in Paris
Paris reports the cabinet met to discuss the military and diplomatic situation. The finance minister presented the inter allied finance commission report from London last week, described as highly satisfactory. Premier Clemenceau approved unifying anti espionage and secret police departments under one head.
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Paris
Inter-Allied Finance Commission
London
Clemenceau
Brotherhood asks to furnish engineers for tank and transport service
Washington reports that the War Department asked the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers to provide 50 men for tank service and 100 engineers for transportation service in France. Warren S. Stone, grand chief, said he would supply the names of available men to the railroad Wage Commission.
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Washington
The
War Department
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
France
Warren S. Stone
Brotherhood
Railroad Wage Commission
Entente approves Wilson message amid peace news
Paris paper Temps editorial notes two major items in review. It states entente allies will approve laws in President Wilson's message and mentions Leon Trotzky declaring peace and Wilson's reply to German and Austrian foreign ministers.
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Paris
Wilson
Temps
Leon Trotzky
Count von Hertling
Count Czernin
Small Confers With President on Inland Waterways Plan
Representative Small, chairman of the house rivers and harbors committee, met with President Wilson and Director General McAdoo to discuss raising railroad rates that had been lowered to compete with water transportation. Small said both Wilson and McAdoo agreed with the plan.
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Washington
Small
House Rivers and Harbors Committee
Wilson
McAdoo
Heavy Fire Damages Vas sar College Building
Fire at Vas sar college east wing in Poughkeepsie New York caused about 300000 in damage. The blaze began 645 o clock and was under control after a long effort. Dining room assembly hall kitchen and servants quarters were damaged. No students injured and the 400 residents remained safe. Little Miss Dorothy Lee Rankin ill at family home on North Main street.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Vassar College
Dorothy Lee Rankin
A. M. Rankin
Hhe
North Main Street
Buches and Allies Battle Over Loot
Austro German invaders in northern Italy are accused of vandalism violence and pillaging, with prisoners reporting fights among central powers troops. Udine stores were destroyed, and many deaths reported among Germans and Bosnians. Women and children are stripped of clothes and foodstuffs removed by officers. Italian prisoners detail harsh conditions along railways.
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Paris
Italy
Havas
Rome
Udine
Polo Cattaro
Germany
Premier Fails to Mention Wilson as UK Split Grows
London february 12 parliament opened amid speculation on how premier Lloyd George would greet President Wilsons latest declaration and on opposition from a press and public uneasy about the versailles conference Asquith backs Wilson while Lloyd George avoids reference and rejects Czernins terms as proof Germanys leaders refuse reasonable peace terms.
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London
Supreme War Council
Wilson
Asquith
Lloyd-George
Count Czernin
Count von Hertling
Great Britain
Germany
Governor Bickett Addresses War Savings Institute
Taileigh Feb 13 The governor urged citizens to carry the message and rise to the emergency as North Carolina closes a war savings institute. The event opened yesterday and concluded at 1 pm to promote the sale of war savings stamps.
Coal Movement Increases Nationwide As Weather Improves
Washington February 18. Early reports to the railroad administration indicate a greater movement of coal than for many weeks, driven by favorable weather across the country. In the Midwest, grain is reaching central elevators in large quantities.
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Washington
Railroad Administration
Middle West
Novel Entertainment at Auditorium Tomorrow Night
High Point school faculty will perform at the auditorium tomorrow evening to raise funds to pay off indebtedness from the publication of an artistic manual. Every teacher participates and parents of school children are invited to attend for a night of unusual interest.
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High Point
Italian ambassador presents new evidence on Duca di Genova sinking
In Madrid on February 13 the Italian ambassador met with the Spanish premier and delivered additional evidence about the sinking of the Italian steamship Duca di Genova.
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Madrid
Spain
Grocers Urge Customer Cooperation on Orders
City merchants press patrons to telegraph grocery orders early to allow on time deliveries. They tie prompt bill payments to continued credit and aim to cut costs to keep food prices low while aiding war effort. Reverend Clarke urged support for government cooperation as Carter Dalton outlined township food program.
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Cvstomers
Grocore
G. W. Clarke
High Point Merchants Association
Jamex A. Clarke
First Baptist Church
Mal Point Township
Carter Dalton
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