Russia Delivers Duma Speech on Attitude and East Neighbors
Foreign Minister Sazonoss outlined Russia's stance toward Sweden and Romania during the first days of the Duma session. He said Russia seeks a sea outlet in a different direction, while Romania is expected to align with the Entente at the cost of its blood to defend unity. Elsewhere, German forces renewed western attacks and breach French lines in Artois, with limited action on other fronts.
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Romania
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German protests over Appam proceedings at Norfolk
Formal representations were made to the U S State Department by the German embassy protesting a Norfolk Federal court action to return the captured British liner Appam to its owners. The note argues no legal action can lie against the Appam or its commander Lieutenant Berg, citing precedents and the Prussian American treaty.
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Washington
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Burton Seeks Republican Nomination for President
Theodore E Burton of Cleveland formally announces via filing with Secretary of State Fildebrandt his candidacy for the Republican nomination for President from Cohuntus Ohio on February 28.
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Associated Press
Cohuntus, O
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Cleveland
Fildebrandt
Wilson nominates David R. Francis as ambassador to Russia
President Wilson will nominate David R. Francis former Missouri governor to be ambassador to Russia as soon as acceptable to the Russian government. Francis agreed to the post after a conference with Wilson yesterday. He succeeds George T. Moore, who resigned amid wartime diplomatic concerns.
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Washington
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Missouri
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Fletcher Nomination Reported Favorable by Committee
The Senate foreign relations committee ordered Henry Prather Pietcher s nomination as ambassador to Mexico reported with a recommendation for prompt confirmation. Republican members remained dissatisfied with President Wilson s latest report on recognizing the Carranza led de facto government, yet favored timely diplomatic representation.
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Washington
Henry Prather Pietcher
Mexico
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Foreign Relations Committee
Wilson
Carranza
Independent Telephone Group Forms in High Point
The Virginia Carolina district of the Southern States Independent Telephone association met with 44 delegates from 24 North Carolina cities and two from Virginia forming a permanent board and plan for a Sept meeting in High Point. The event followed by reports on by laws and resolutions and a note that a larger bond issue letter writing contest opens in two weeks with 20 cash prizes as High Point schools prepare for March 7 election.
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Virginia- Carolina
Southern States Independent Telephone Association
North Carolina
Virginia
Elwood
Mesanie Hall
High Point
Enterprise
Hope 18 Complete Road By July Fourth Across North Carolina
Road project from High Point to Greensboro advances with asphalt concrete pavement, concrete foundation, and a 17 foot width. Lassiter Company leads construction starting at High Point and Jamestown with $1250000 funding from a Baltimore bank loan at 4 percent.
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Myr. Williamson
High Point
Greensboro
North Carolina
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Rich Point
Greensburg
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Jamestown
Fair Ground
Southern Railway
Deep River
Jamestow
Strane Cements
Ceensbero
Guilford
Lnnestorch
President Opposes Warning to American Travelers About Belligerent Merchant Ships
Washington reports President Wilson remains against any congressional resolution warning Americans to avoid armed merchantmen of European belligerents. Leaders in Congress were briefed and discussions centered on Senator Crore’s warning measure, which has little chance of passage unless the administration desires it. The President seeks to limit congressional discussion to maintain control over handling the situation.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Stone
Flood
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Kerns
Crore
The Weather Outlook Rain Tonight and Thursday
The forecast calls for rain tonight and Thursday with cooler conditions on Thursday. Moderate south winds are expected.
New Haven Wreck Death Toll Reaches Ten
New Haven Conn Feb 23 The death list from yesterday’s rear end collision of two NYNH Hartford trains near Milford stands at ten this morning. Of more than sixty injured passengers under medical care only one remains in a dangerous condition. An inquiry into the wreck’s cause opened this morning.
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More Charges Filed Against Louis D. Brandeis
Washington reports new charges allege Louis D. Brandeis worked for FE Harriman to gain proxies in the Illinois Central control battle and questioned his ties to the Equitable Life Assurance Society as the Senate sub committee weighs his Supreme Court nomination.
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Washington
Louis D. Brandeis
FE. H. Harriman
Ilinois Central
Brandeis
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Senate
Supreme Court of the United States
Congress Reports Pork Barrel Harbor Bill Favorably
Washington February 23 The annual river and harbor appropriation bill totaling 35 million dollars in direct appropriations was favorably reported to the House. The measure represents a net cut of about 4 million dollars from the estimate and signals a lively fight over New York harbor funds and other new projects ahead.
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