Bills Seek Higher School Tax In Indiana Session
Indiana Senate debates and approves multiple bills as Governor Goodrich signs the Wright prohibition act making Indiana dry after April 2 1918. Proposals include county license windows for liquor, a new township tuition tax levy, autos and bicycles stopping rules, and broader reforms to park boards prisons and city courts. House adjourns into Monday after a lengthy session amid long list of amendments to major road and public utility measures.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
James P. Goodrich
Wright
Indiana
Senate
Kinder
Lake County
Boards of
Robinson and
Elsner
C. J. Munton
William T. Green
Harvey
State Supreme Court
Simmons
van Auken
Allen
Kelsem
Thornton
Trustees of Indiana Reformatory
Henry Kahn
Vincennes
Ilinois
Clerk of Election Board
Elections Committee
Dobyns Road
House
New US Battle Cruisers Promise Supreme Speed Power
Official navy organ outlines four planned battle cruisers with 34 800 tonDisplacing ironclads. They will reach 35 knots powered by 180 000 horsepower via four electric driven shafts with oil fuel. Armament includes ten 14 inch guns and eighteen 5 inch guns. Cost about 20 million each and crew of 1 211 plus 64 marines. They promise unmatched speed and versatility for scouting, chasing, and fleet actions.
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Vaterland
Mauretania
Evers
Arizona
Tiger
Battle Cnuiser
G A R Commander Recalls Lincoln Meeting Tonight Lincoln Birthday Meeting
G A R Post Commander George A Rusler describes two meetings with Abraham Lincoln and predicts a grand Lincoln birthday event at the Commercial club rooms next Monday in Huntington. Dr. T B Terhune will give a patriotic address with Miss Helen Thomas singing.
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Rpn
Lincoln
Commercial Club
Huntington
Cema
T. B. Terhune
First Presbyterian Church
George A. Rusler
G. A. R. Post
Squire G. W. Stults
Rusler
Company C
Thirty Second
Ohio Volunteers
Washington
Lin- In
Ruser
Rugler
Noonday Military Classes Planned in Denver Factories
Denver Colorado February 98 noon day classes in military science to be held in factories and shops starting tomorrow. Colorado national guard officers who Monday night started free evening classes in drilling tactics first aid and other military studies arranged to supervise the noon day classes.
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Denver
Colo
Colorado National Guard
Clessea
Debate on Naval Bill Continues in House
Washington scene reports the naval appropriation bill being debated in the House with extended discussion continuing into the day. Lawmakers weigh funding levels and strategic implications as discussions focus on fleet needs.
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Washington
Feb. C
House
Norwegian Ships Sunk by German U Boats Amid New Losses
London dispatches report five neutral vessels and one British steamer added to German submarine campaign casualties. Norwegian ships Hanskinck Storskog Ida Odin were sunk, Nueva Montana Spanish steamer torpedoed, and Vedamore British steamer lost with many dead. Details on destroyers and tonnage included.
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Associated Press
London
Nueva Montana
Hanskvnck
Storsgok
Ida
Odin
Lloyds
Reuter
Christiania
Bergen
Press Association
Baltimore
Liverpool
Hanskinck
Satilla
New York
Rotterdam
Quincy
Mass
Storskog
Steals Hoard of Nickels Arrests in Huntington
Ninety two Buffalo nickels saved by Mia were stolen by Frank Keefer who vanished with a hired man Herbert Howard. Howard was tracked to Miller's saloon and run down by Captain Guy Payne. Howard confessed and only one nickel remained. two dollars worth had been cashed at Strong saloon. He claimed his mother lives in New York City and was jailed for intoxication with a 110 day sentence imposed by Police Judge A. J. Rosebrough.
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Mia
Frank Keefer
Huntington
Herbert Howard
Howard
Miller’s Saloon
Guy Payne
John Dieffenbaugh
Keefer
New York City
A. J. Rosebrough
C. E. Bush & Company
Allies Find Methods To Combat Sea DIVERS
The Associated Press reports that censorship limits figures on submarines destroyed, but a trusted source says direct gunfire from warships and auxiliary vessels has been the most effective method. A marine authority close to British shipping interests cites light guns of four to six pounds as the best weapon in arming ships.
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Associated Press
New York
Baker urges Panama submarine base plan in Congress
Secretary Baker asked Congress to approve immediate creation of a submarine base at Coco Solo at the Atlantic entrance to the Panama Canal. He asked for 1 573 000 dollars for the purpose as part of urgent war measures. The proposal has been urged by a joint committee report.
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Associated Presse
Washinton
Coco Solo Point
Atlantic
Panama Canal
Congress
Baker
Baltic Arrives Liverpool After Submarine Route Safely
The steamship Baltic of the White Star line has reached Liverpool safely with a cargo of munitions and two American passengers among forty four. The Adriatic remains at sea inside the war zone with one American aboard. Reports say St Louis and St Paul sailing plans are still unsettled and no guns mounted on the St Louis. In Montreal, John Hodge says eighty vessels passed submarine zones and only six were sunk, urging armed liners and continued bread rations to counter the menace.
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Associated Press
New York
Baltic
White Star Line
Liverpool
United States
England
Adriatic
Line
American Line
St. Louis
St. Paul
Montreal
John Horge
Montreal Star
Hodge
Dey
Claims advantage inax Berlin February report
Berlin reports claim a German setback in January with losses of thirty four, while other war notes mention equipment and supply issues amid ongoing operations. The fragment hints at German reverses and allied activity, with financial or military terms interspersed.
Sealed Warning as Germany Reaches for Open Seas
Washington debates steps after Germany cuts diplomatic ties as U S citizens and ships face danger. Cabinet meets without new actions but considers convoying, arming ships, and other emergency measures while awaiting Germany’s next move. Reports note U S officials fear renewed submarine attacks and economic disruption amid mobilization talks.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Germany
Wilson
Congress
George Washington
McAdoo
Council For National Defense
War Department
Cabinet
Europe
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