Navy Strength Urged by Wilson in St Louis Speech
President Wilson told 16 004 cheering listeners in St Louis that the United States must have the greatest navy in the world and be unconquerable. He warned that one submarine commander could trigger war and urged preparedness with more ships and trained crews while stressing neutrality and the need to protect American goods at sea.
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Wilsom
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America
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Middle West
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Congress
United States Navy
Germany Urges Conciliation Over Lusitania War Talks
Frankfurt dispatch reports Frankfurter Zeitung condemns Berlin tone on submarine warfare and US aid to Britain. It argues Germany must seek negotiations on freedom of the seas while warning against war with the United States and noting President Wilson's moves via Colonel House.
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London
Frankfurter Zeitung
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Berlin
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Kreuz Zeitung
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Lusitania
Wilson
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Von Sanders Heads Turkish Forces on Caucasian Front
Bucharest reports that Field Marshal Li man Von Sanders was named commander in chief of Turkish forces on the Caucasian front. He previously led the first Turkish army and oversaw Gallipoli fortifications. A conflicting dispatch claimed Haron Von Der Golt was named commander with 80,000 men at Ergerum, creating a dispute.
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Romania
London
Liman von Sanders
Gallipoli
Haron von der Golt
Cauceasue
Rome
Ergerum
Appeals for relief for flood sufferers in Mississippi
Washington on February 3 1937 Senator James and Representative Barkley urged the War Department to aid about 3000 flood victims in the Mississippi valley. The pleas stressed their dire need for assistance and relief supplies.
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Missiexippi Valley
War Department
Senuator
Oie James
Barkley
Kentucky
Evidence Completed in Mohr Murder Case
Providence February 4 The presentation of all evidence in the trial of Elizabeth F Molin Cecil Brown and Henry Spellman in the murder of Dr C Franklin ohy was concluded. The foreman stated the case would reach the jury sometime tomorrow.
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Cecil Brown
Henry Spellman
C. Franvktin Ohy
Appam Passengers Allowed To Land In Newport News
Newport News authorities decide that all aboard the Appam except the prize officer and prize crew may land at will. The British vessel, captured by a German raider, lies at Newport News with 245 cleared to land in the United States, while others face transfer or confinement pending state department guidance. Disputed identity of the raider and the fate of crew members are noted, with German and British accounts diverging on vessel name and origin.
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Old Point
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Hamilton
Norfolk
New York
England
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Germany
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Areo
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Prince von Hatzfeldt
Washington
Moewe
Kiel Canal
Duta
West Africa
Flood forces Teuton armies to evacuate positions
Kiev reports via London that thaw floods in the Biyr region have submerged roads and trenches knee deep. The river overflow compels Teutonic troops to evacuate strongly fortified positions as prisoners arrive with details of disrupted supply routes.
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Ruasia
London
Biyr
New Rail Line to North Opened by Russia
Petrograd reports a new short line from Petrograd to Borgia on the White Sea, about 30 miles, completed to provide a northern outlet and relieve congestion at Archannel port, via London.
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Petrograd
London
Borgia
White Sea
Washington and Kebi Helebe defeat Carranza at Chapopote
In the eastern oil region of Mexico, Washington and Kebi-Hebele defeated Carranza forces at Chapopote, halfway between Tuxpam and Tam nico. The Carranza side counted 40 men and seized guns and ammunition. Hindoo babies are named when they are 13 days old, typically by their mother.
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Kebi
Mexico
Carranza
Chapopote
Tuxpam
Tamnico
Hughes to Declare Himself Out of It
Washington February 4 renewed talk that Justice Hugh will completely eliminate himself from the presidential situation. While it lacks confirmation it is widely believed. The elimination of Hughes would leave Roosevelt and Cummins as the leading possibilities for the republican nomination.
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Hughes
Hoosevelt
Cummins
Mysterious airship over powder plant sighted
A mysterious airship was seen hovering near a Du Pont powder works along the Delaware last Monday night. The origin and destination remain unknown and Du Pont officials had no explanation for the encounter.
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Secret Naval Code Lost By Lieutenant
A navy code book vanished from the torpedo boat destroyer Hull. Washington reports the Navy Department ordered a court martial at Mare Island for Lieut Herbert A Jones and Ensign Robert P Kirkpatrick, joint custodians. If unresolved, a complete new system of secret communication may be required.
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United States Navy
Washington
Navy Department
Mare Island Navy Yard
Herbert A. Jones
Torlo
Hull
Robert PD. Kirkpatrick
Keating Labor Bill Passed by House
The Keating bill barring products of child labor from interstate commerce passed the House by 857 to 44 and moves to the Senate. It imposes heavy penalties on shipments produced partly by children under 16 in mining quarries and manufacturing. Night work or more than eight hours sets minimum age at 16. some exceptions proposed for widows' children and cannery workers.
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Villa And His Band Located Near El Paso
A fragmentary report states Francisco Villa and his band were located near Tul by 54 miles east of Gallego, with General Gavira assigning 100 men from Junares to pursue and assist in the extermination of Villa’s group.
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Honque’ Bonito
209 Persons Slain by Raiders Across Zeppelin Raid
London reports from Athens via Exchange Telegraph that 209 people were killed and 190 injured in the Zeppelin raid on Salonika. The Manchester Guardian condemns reprisals on Germany, urging restraint and safety for civilians. A traveler’s diary lists 14 towns with casualties and damages, including Derbyshire’s 10 dead and a Staffordshire town with 14 killed. A bomb hit a historic castle grounds with no injuries. Three towns in the iron and coal district were visited.
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London
Exchange Telegraph Company
Athens
Saloniki
Germany
Manchester Guardian
Guardian
Derbyshire
Staffordshire
Tron and Coal District
Steel Corporation Plans 1500 Ovens at Clairton
Pittsburgh Feb 4 United States Steel to build 1500 byproduct coke ovens at Clairton near here. Total cost will be 15 million dollars and the project is claimed to be the world largest of its kind. Several hundred acres of land secured. construction to start in a few weeks.
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Picttsburgh
United States Steel Corporation
Clairton
Willard to Fight Moran in 10 Rounds at MSG
Jens Willard signed for a March 17 heavyweight title showdown with Frank Moran at Madison Square Garden New York. The contract, arranged by promoter Tex Richard and Tor Jones, pays Willard 47500 dollars with a share of movement guarantees and other terms.
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Jens Willard
Frank Moran
Madison Square Garden
New York
Dave Lewisholm
Tex Richard
Tor Jones
Willard
Willard Ia
Moran
Gas price surge blamed on shortage and demand
Washington reports a sharp rise in gasoline costs citing a shortage and increased consumption. An economic official urged relief through heavier internal combustion engines and regulatory adjustments to ease the strain.
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Met. S
Senate
British steamer sunk with nineteen crew lost
A British steamer was sunk with nineteen crew members reported lost. The incident occurred near London on a February date, with nineteen crew unaccounted for and others landed, while references to subsequent salvage or related vessels appear in the shuffled text.
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London
Mrithel Tata
Belle
France
Europeche
Italy to Pay Bills by Direct Taxation
Rome reports Finance Minister Danes announced in Turin that once the third national loan subscriptions close Italy will shift from new loans to indirect taxation to fund the war. He cited 1,000,000,000 lire already subscribed and a possible total of 3,000,000,000 before February 10, arguing taxation is cheaper and forces public savings while curbing excess spending.
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FR Danes
Italy
Anticipate Great Assault in West
London reports claim a German offensive against the left wing of the allies aiming to reach Calais and Dunkirk with infantry and heavy artillery. An official note describes patrol actions against trenches near Frize and a failed surprise attack near Ypres on the Pilhelm road, repelled without prior bombardment.
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London
Calalas
Dunkirk
Frize
Ypres
Pilhelm
Turkish heir slain by foes says Cherif Pasha
Paris February 4 Yussef Izaedin heir apparent to the Turkish throne was assassinated by his suite on orders of the union and progress committee Cherif Pasha and Prince Sabas Edin lead the opposition movement He revolted against the Young Turks and was removed Vahid Edin is seen as more hostile and the court doctor says the prince died by his own act The prince, born October 9 1857 in Constantinople, was a first cousin of the sultan Ya hid Edin born January 12 1861 is the new heir apparent and brother of the sultan
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Yussef Ixaedin
Committee On Union and Progress
Cherif Pasha
Sabas Edin
Mafin
Yusawoft
Vahid Edin
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Constantinople
Reuters Telegram Company
Yussef Izzedin
Stamboul
Yussef Ixzedin
Yahid Edin
Wisconsin Seals Wilson Endorsement At State Convention
Milwaukee Feb 4 Wisconsin delegates gathered in the hall where President Wilson spoke last Monday to approve his neutrality stance trade extension plans and the Brandeis appointment. The convention selected a Wissen delegation for the next national convention marking the first state endorsement of Wilson.
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Wilson
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Brandeis
Wissen
Republic Steel Works Reports Strong Earnings in 1916
New York Feb 4 a manuaI report for the Republic Iron and Steel Company for the year ending December 31 1916 shows total profits of 2 022 008 dollars, a substantial gain over the prior year. The report credits new profits of 4 885 dollars, up 2 510 040 from the previous year.
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Republic Iron & Steep Company
No Decision Reached on Brandeis Nomination
The Senate subcommittee on Brandeis nomination heard letters and telegrams amid protests and delays. Chairman Hilton said nothing had been decided after the session, which extended through Saturday morning.
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Washington
Senate
Lowe D. Brandeis
Henson
Benator Hilton
Bryan Hopes to Deliver Keynote as Democrats Pick Chair
St Louis reports Bryan hopes to seize the temporary chair at the Democratic national convention set for June 7. He seeks control of the resolutions committee to shape the platform, aiming to boost his bid across states amid opposition led by McCombs and a Wilson letter may delay the choice. The St Louis subcommittee will meet next week to lay plans, with Howell, Tagegart, Mack among others listed.
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William F. Bryan
National Committee
W. F. McCombes
White House
Bryan
Na-Mensal
McCombs
Wilson
Hrvan
Baltimore
Sullivan
Mlnnott
Murphy
New York
Tageart
Indiana
Hirran
Nebraska
Committee On Resolutions
Committee On Resol
St. Louisa
Clark Howell
Georgia
Charles Boeschenstein
Winds
Thomas Tagegart
Withur
Urge Necessity of Building Up Guard
Former Adjutant General Pearson of Massachusetts national guard told the House military committee that opposition to federalization came from the war department not the militia. He urged conscription, a national guard base, and dismissed the continental army as impracticable. Vermont AG Tillotson argued guardsmen have a vested right against a national army.
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Pearson
Massachusetts National Guard
House Military Committee
National Guard
War Department
Continental Army
Jad
Tillotson
Vermont National Guard
Morgan to Visit London for Major Loan Talks
New York reports indicate J P Morgan & Co will send Morgan and Benjamin Strong to London for about a month to discuss potential external loans for the Allies. Details are scarce but the trip follows Morgan’s earlier roles as commercial advisor to Britain and France.
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Henjamin Strong
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