Germans Say Peace Talks Possible Under Wilson Principles
Germany’s chancellor Count von Hertling says general peace could be discussed on Wilson's four principles, but requires universal acceptance. He notes no court of arbitration exists and rejects world tribunal judgment, while sticking to imperialist Entente aims and rejecting Alsace Lorraine’s international status. He hints at Russia surrender and separate talks with Belgium, offering no major shift in stance.
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Probe Promised In Crash Wreck Near Columbia
The Frost wreck five miles west of Columbia involved trains 42 and 18. Three theories emerged: flagman’s torpedo, operator’s delayed hold, or excess speed. A coroner's inquest at 7:32 a.m. will determine responsibility as dozens remained injured but listed as resting well.
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Columbia
Wilson Evaluates German Chancellor Speech Before Reichstag
Washington reports say President Wilson and state department officials studied Chancellor von Herling’s Reichstag address but found no official cue for a new peace overture. Observers note the central powers resist applying broad peace principles, wary of discord among Entente powers over Ireland, India, and Egypt.
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India
Egypt
British Steamer Philadelphia Sunk by Submarine
The British steamer Philadelphia of 5120 tons gross owned by Ryland line was torpedoed and sunk by a submarine after leaving New York February 11 for British ports. News reached marine insurance circles and Leyland line offices today with few details. The ship was built in Isla.
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Isl
German Political News Revives Cotton Market Peace Talk
New York reports an opening cotton advance of 14 to 22 points as Liverpool coverings and trade buying support futures. German political news is cited as a factor renewing peace talk and influencing prices, with March deliveries firm but demand not general and May slipping about 10 points to 30.94.
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Liverpool
Germany
Family Secrets of L and N R R Disclosed
An interstate commerce commission release details how the Louisville and Nashville Railway spent thousands on political activity and newspaper support in Southern states from 1907 to 1914. The disclosures stem from an affidavit by Melton Smith, railroad president, filed in 1916 and made public after a Supreme Court order.
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Two Provinces Will Get Self Government
Amsterdam reports Imperial Chancellor von Herting told the reichstag that Courland and Lithuania will receive self government under central power. He said eastern operations aim to secure peace with the Ukrainians and that estonia and Livonia will not be governed by the central powers.
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Burleson increases parcel post weights nationwide
Washington reports Postmaster General Burleson announces higher parcel post limits to boost farm product movement. From March 15 packages mailed in first to third zones may weigh up to 70 pounds, up from 50, with other zones rising from 20 to 50 pounds.
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Enreal
Artillery Active on American Front in France
The American sector northeast of Toulo endures intense artillery duels as German shells exceed a hundred in 24 hours. U S batteries reply, targeting first line trenches and enemy positions while shelling working parties. Low clouds and rain limit aerial activity.
Americans Among Prisoners On Ship Igotz Mendi
Copenhagen reports the Spanish steamer Igotz Mendi ashore near Squak lighthouse with a German prize crew from the Pacific. Two prisoners aboard are Americans, among six ships sunk. Some inmates have endured aboard for eight months amid deridero and scurvy. the Danish authorities interned the German commander.
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Spanish steam er Mendi captured by Wolf in Gulf of India
London reports that the Spanish steamship Mendi was captured nine months ago by the German auxiliary cruiser Wolf in the Gulf of India. German navigators placed aboard had kept track of the Wolf's movements since the capture.
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Puritan Whip Echoes Return in City Court Trial
Judge J. Allen Austin recalls old Puritan discipline as Paul Payne Clyde Leonard and Roy Presnell face charges of hosiery theft and meat theft. The judge favors whipping over fines or prison, arguing it better teaches youths, while Southern Railway proposes Broad Street paving with city and property owner funding, to honor right of way but delay starts amid easements and future needs.
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Roy Presnell
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Town Taken by German Forces in Wollownia
Berlin via London reports General Linsengen’s forces seized Kolenkowitz in Wollownia after a battle, according to the German general staff. The report notes the town fell to German troops as part of continuing operations against Russian forces.
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Royal Arcanum 99 Percent Solvent Declared
The Royal Arcanum society of Massachusetts is reported 99 percent solvent by insurance commissioners of Massachusetts New York and Connecticut. The report by Massachusetts Commissioner Frank H Hardison states there is no justification for dissolution or for appointing a receiver.
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Robbers Visit Offices of Vaudeville House
In Charlotte on February 26 an office break in at the Trust Building affected the Academy of WWitsie and the Comptometer company. About $34 was stolen from the amusement house. Managers report little else missed, though a desk was broken and drawers pried.
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Austria Hungary Ready to Conclude Peace
Count Czernin Austro Hungarian foreign minister has sent a wireless message to Leon Trotzky stating that Austria Hungary and its allies are prepared to bring peace negotiations with Russia to a conclusion.
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Five Killed in Airplane Accidents in France
Washington reports the death of a lieutenant and four cadets from airphone accidents in France. The war department via General Pershing lists Lieuteland J. Hagadorn of Orleans New York and cadets Clark B. Nichol Philadelphia J I Stildman New York City Donald H Carlton Providence Rhode Island and Arthur H Wilson Philadelphia as the deceased.
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Wilson Signs Order for Dam at Muscle Shoals
President Wilson signed an order authorizing a water power dam at Muscle Shoals Alabama as part of a 60 million dollar government plant project to fix atmospheric nitrogen for making munitions and fertilizer.
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Judge G. W. Ward Dies in Elizabeth City
Elizabeth City February 26 Judge G W Ward longtime state figure dies yesterday in Elizabeth City The passing removes one of the section’s best known public men from public life and civic affairs.
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Aviation firms report progress at Baker conference
Representatives from all airplane builders for the army met in Washington at the request of Secretary Baker to share encouraging progress on the American aviation program.
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Army
Baker
Trial Ordered for Grand Duke Nicholas by Bolsheviks
The Breslau Tage declares Bolsheviks have ordered a revolutionary tribunal to try Grand Duke Nicholas for alleged attempted high treason against the Russian republic.
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North Carolina Politics and War Efforts Face Debates
North Carolina leaders debate whether to pursue politics this year as Senator Simmons and Senator Overman rally, with John Morehead poised for a Republican Senate bid. President Wilson backs Webb measures on exports and civil rights while Baker notes training cap limits. Hurley to visit Wilmington to assess port for shipbuilding contracts.
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Bickett
North Carolina
Fernifold M. Simmons
Lee Sater Overman
Continuing Inquiry Into Hog Island Deal
Washington reports that expert accountants from the Department of Justice will start a review of books and reports of the American International Corporation connected with the Hog Island shipyard project. John Carre Todd, assistant to the attorney general, will accompany the examiners to Philadelphia.
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O Dowd Defeats Greb in Close 10 Round Bout
St Paul critics rated Mike O Dowd a shade over Harry Greb after a ten round middleweight bout. Greb led most rounds but failed to penetrate O Dowd s reach in the St Paul fight.
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Harry Greb
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St. Paul
Pittsburgh
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Americans in Moscow to be moved to Samara
The U S consul general reports arrangements to relocate Americans in Moscow to Samara about 500 miles east. All Americans are reported well and no immediate German occupation of Moscow is expected.
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Bolsheviks Recapture Pskov Amid Street Conflicts
Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Petrograd says Pskov, 175 miles southwest of Petrograd, has fallen to Bolshevik forces and fierce street fighting continues. Red squads resist German advances on multiple fronts as reported Monday.
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Father of Dr Foscue Dies and Funeral Held Today
William Foscue father of Dr Edward Foscue of Jamestown died Sunday at his home in Polloxville at age 75 after an extended illness. His son was at his side during the death and funeral services were conducted at the family home with interment in the church burying ground.
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