Slackening Ruthless Campaign Lowers Ship Attack Risk, Officials Say
The U S government notes a lull in the ruthless campaign over the past few days reducing the chance of attacks on American ships. Officials expect warmer weather to raise tension and discuss arming merchant vessels. President Wilson ponders Congress action and potential authority. Release of Yarrowdale prisoners is being pursued through diplomatic channels. Austria’s stance unsettled. Penfield may influence Berlin. Central powers’ plans remain unknown as U S considers next moves.
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Congerss
Germany
State Department
Berlin
Austria
Penfield
Central Powers
United States
Wilson
Congress
German Campaign With Zeppelins To Be Started In The Early Spring
Allied war bulletins show subdued activity with reconnoitering and artillery actions dominating fronts. Paris notes a possible Zeppelin revival with better weather, citing a flight over the French coast reaching Boulogne and harmless bombs.
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Associated Press
Paris
French
Boulogne
English Channel
Plan To Return 50 000 National Guardsmen Home
The move to muster out fifty thousand troops from the border is outlined in two contingents of about 25,000 each. Four groups comprise the first contingent with the second to begin after a one week interval. The first group heads out this week led by the Fourth Illinois Infantry at Camp Wilson slated for February 22. Named units include the Second North Carolina Infantry and Brigade Headquarters in the first group.
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North Carolina
Associated Press
San Antonio, Tex
Ilinois Infantry
Camp Wilson
Second
North Carolina Infantry
South Carolina Infantry
First
French steamer Ik sinks U boat after 40 minute battle
Off the French coast on January 22 the French line steamship Guyane battled a German submarine for forty minutes. A gun at the stern hit the sub and the submarine collapsed. No crew emerged from the U boat and it disappeared, with officers concluding it was lost.
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Guyane
Associated Press
New York
France
Bordeaux
Nxt
Wheat futures rise as tie-up talks buoy markets
Chicago February 19 Associated Press reports that prospect of ending a shipping tie-up boosted wheat. Opening prices ranged near Saturday's close to 1% higher with May at 1.4314 and July around 1.49 to 1.50, then broader gains across contracts.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Newspaper Man Appointed to Federal Trade Commission
Washington February 19 President Wilson nominated William N Colver of St Paul and former New Jersey governor John Franklin Fort as members of the federal trade commission.
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Associated Press
Washington
William N. Colver
St. Paul
John Franklin Fort
New Jersey
Wilson
Federal Trade Commission
Steamer Philadelphia Is Safe Return Looms
The American liner Philadelphia, which departed Liverpool on February 14 bound for New York with passengers, radioed an update at 10 a.m. stating she was 1,235 miles east of New York and is expected to arrive Thursday.
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Philadelphia
Associated Press
New York
Liverpool
Count von Reventlow Attacks James W. Gerard in Berlin Editorial
Amsterdam reports that Count von Reventlow writes a Berlin newspaper editorial denouncing James W. Gerard, the former American ambassador to Germany, in a volley of criticism.
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Amsterdam
London
Count von Reventlow
Berlin
James W. Gerard
Germany
Senate Interest Peeks During Short Raleigh Session
In Raleigh on February 19 the senate drew attention as the house delayed until 2 30. Brentzer of Mecklenburg introduced a bill to create legal machinery for cities under new constitutional amendments. Several local public and semi public measures advanced while a previously debated interracial marriage bill was recalled amid mounting opposition.
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House
Senate
Brentzer
Mecklenburg
Destruction Record by German Submarine Reported
Sayville reports a German submarine within 24 hours sank an auxiliary cruiser of 20,000 tons and two more vessels of 13,600 tons each, plus a 4,600 ton transport steamer. In total 51,800 tons were destroyed in 24 hours. February 18-19 saw six steamers and a sailing vessel sunk totaling 25,000 tons. A steamer carried hay and wheat. another carried kerosene for England. A sub also brought in three captains, two engineers and a wireless operator as prisoners. Two tank steams were armed.
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Seriin
Sayville
England
Americans Released After German Truth Reaches Berlin
Berlin reports via Swiss ambassador that Germany learned the American government had not confiscated German ships nor imprisoned crews. In consequence the German authorities ordered the release of the Americans aboard the steamship Yarrowdale and notified the Spanish ambassador to inform Washington.
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Berlin
Sayville
Europe
Germany
Yarrowdale
Polo de Bernabe
Washington
England Cannot Negotiate With Germany, Says Speaker
London February 19 The speaker of the house of commons James William Lowther said it was impossible for British statesmen to make any agreement with the German government as now constituted He added any peace or agreement would require a government different in essence and constitution from the present one
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London
House of Commons
James William Lowther
Two U S Steamships Sunk in Submarine Zone
New York reports two Kerr Steamship Company freighters lost in the submarine zone. The Dalma ta Norwegian and the Mar Adriatic Spanish, both sailing from New York, were sunk February 9 and February 11 respectively. Officials say no Americans aboard.
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Associated Press
New York
Kerr Steamship Company
Havre
France
Bordeaux
Lisbon
Red Cross Appeals for Million More Members
Washington February 19 A million new members are urged to join the Red Cross in a national appeal. The organization says it already has personnel to serve the sick and wounded of an army of a million and to aid families of volunteers but stresses readiness for larger scale relief.
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Associated Press
Washington
Red Cross
New British War Loan Reaches 700 Million Pounds
London February 19 Andrew Bonar Law the chancellor of the exchequer said the new British war loan has at least 700 million pounds sterling subscribed exclusive of bank contributions.
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Associated Press
London
Andrew Bonar Law
Cotton futures open steady with advances in New York
The cotton market opened steady with gains of 3 to 16 points and active months rising 25 to 29 points. May touched 16.27, about 48 points above last Friday while demand stayed limited and prices drifted 5 to 6 points under the day’s high by midmorning. March 15.90, May 16.05, July 16.19, October 15.77, December 15.90.
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Associated Press
New York
Death of Lt Billy Armstrong at Fort Bliss Border Service
Lieutenant Billy Armstrong of Company M North Carolina National Guard died at Fort Bliss El Paso from cerebrospinal meningitis after weeks of illness. He was 34, born in Danby England, lived near High Point North Carolina, survived by widow and two children. Funeral plans call for Masonic services and interment here Friday prior to return from Texas.
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Fort Bliss
el Paso
Texas
Billy” Armstrong
Co. M
North Carolina National Guard
High Point
Armstrong
Danby Lodge
Danby
Yorkshire
Eng
United States
Jack Griffin
William Bruce
Edward Armstrong
Jamestown
Robert Armstrong
Barber
N. C
E. K. Jackson
Durham
Ontario
H. Smith
Hamilton
Maule
England
H. E.S. Letine
Winnipeg
Canada
British steamer Solo sunk. Romedale crew missing
London reports the British steamer Solo has been sunk and eleven crewmen from the Romedale, reported sunk yesterday, remain missing according to Lloyd's today.
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Associated Press
London
Lloyds
Lloyd’s
Rich Man of India Diwan Bahadur Kastur Daga Dies
Bombay report confirms the death of Sir Diwan Bahadur Kastur Chand Daga the richest native philanthropist in India. He built his vast fortune by founding a chain of cotton mills in the central provinces with branches in major towns.
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Bombay
India
Diwan Bahadur Kastur Chand Daga
Diwan Bahadur
Navy projectile contract awarded to three American firms
Washington reports that a navy projectile contract originally let to Hadfields' is now awarded to Midvale Steel Company Washington Steel and Ord nance Company and the Crucible Steel Company.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hadfields’, Limited
Midvale Steel Company
Washington Steel and Ordnance Company
Crucible Steel Company
Board on tour to find site for armor plant
Bristol Virginia February 19 the navy armor plate plant board began its southern tour of inspection with a first stop to consider sites for the proposed armor plate plant.
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Associated Press
Bristol
Navy Armor Plant Board
Germany regrets shelling of Dutch boat in force majeure
London report says Germany offered sincere regret for deaths and injuries from the December 20 shelling of the Dutch steamer Oldamdt at Bruges while being towed. Berlin would pay compensation to relatives and called the incident an accident of force majeure.
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London
Oldamdt
Zebrugge
Amsterdam
Reuter
Punitive expedition forming among New Mexico cowmen
Reports from El Paso indicate cattlemen in the Hachita district plan a punitive expedition to cross into Mexico and pursue the bandits who killed three Mormon cowboys at the Corner ranch last Monday. Mormon scout Lem Spillsbury, recently with General Pershing in Mexico, is said to be organizing the posse.
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el Paso
Tex
Hachita
New Mexico
Mexico
Lem Spillsbury
General Pershing
Falling Walls Kill Three Firemen in Quebec Blaze
Flames destroy six buildings as walls collapse, killing three firemen and injuring five others in Quebec. The incident left several structures wrecked and firefighters trapped during the blaze.
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Associated Press
Quebec
Dense fog threatens Hampton Roads shipping
A dense fog settled over Hampton Roads last night in Newport News Virginia hindering all ships and delaying departures. Moving vessels created loud bells and sirens while ferries ran behind schedule.
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Newport News
Hampton Roads
Weather update notes colder temps in west portion
Rain tonight with colder conditions in the extreme west. Tuesday looks generally fair with colder air in the west and central regions. Fresh east winds will shift to the west late tonight.
Guarded Courtroom in Murray Amid Murder Trial
In Murray Kentucky guards of the national guard stood at the Calloway county courthouse as Luke Martin a Black man faced trial for the murder of Guthrie Duiguid a policeman The scene contrasted with January when Judge Bush granted a continuance sparking Governor Stanley to travel at night to prevent violence Today the courthouse was quiet likely due to curiosity.
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Associated Press
Murray
Kentucky
Lieutenant Governor to Assume Chair After Governor's Death
William K. Lindsay the Republican lieutenant governor will take the executive chair today after the death of Democrat Ek. C. Debaca. Debaca was ill when nominated last fall and played little part in the campaign at Santa Fe New Mexico February nineteenth.
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Associated Press
Santa Fe
N. M
William K. Lindsay
Ek. C. Debaca
New York daylight saving bill urged by Marcus M. Marks
Marcus M. Marks, head of the national daylight saving association, announced he wrote to President Wilson urging rapid passage of a bill before committees to move clocks forward one hour.
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Associated Press
New York
Marcus M. Marks
National Daylight Saving Association
Wilson
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