Kaiser Proclaims Blockade Around the British Isles
Berlin declares a blockade after neuter ships clear out of English waters advising they will be sunk or captured if they approach British shores. The move alarms Britain and prompts talk of retaliatory measures while the United States considers its implications for shipping and trade.
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Berlin Post
Germany
Engin
Pritts
Sulbinin- Hara
Great Britain
Eneland Ie
Eneland
Euglind
Berlin
London
Admiralty
England
Scotland
Ireland
British Isles
Tagiische Rundschau
Loka| Ansteiger
Count Bernstorff
United States
State Department
France
Germian
German naval war zone boldens global tension
Washington reports Germany declares a naval warfare zone around Great Britain and Ireland and warns neutral ships they enter at their own risk. Britain seeks countermeasures including possible food contraband declarations and cotton shipments restrictions as London and Berlin react.
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Washington
Keb
Germany
Great Ueitain
Ireland
English Channel
Pers
Rhetland Islands
Sweden
Norway
Denmark
Holand
Date Department
America
Lansing
Yenetary Bryan
Moeriing
State Department
Herlio
Berlin
Merlin
Gerard Apeiys
Wtite Department
Forbidden Watera
Clerman
Britain
Tt Milind
England
Cermany
United States
Argentina Envoy Proposes Inter-American Trade Neutrality
Ambassador Naon of Argentina urged complete neutrality of commerce between the Americas before the U S Chamber of Commerce. He argued ships from any flag engaged in inter-American trade should be immune from search or seizure during the war, to expand ties with the United States and other American republics. He stressed the need for immediate growth in U S Argentina commercial relations.
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Washington
Americas
Naon
Argentina
Chamber of Commerce
United States
Senate committee authorizes broad election probes
The Senate elections committee, by unanimous vote, recommended probes into mintorial campaigns in Pennsylvania and Nixonla and any other states with corruption charges. An amendment named Alabama Indiana California and South Dakota but was rejected, leaving inquiry into campaign expenditures across many states possible.
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Washington
Senate Elections Committee Today
Pennsylvania
Niinola
Norris
Nebraska
Penrose
Hoyer Sullivan
Sherman
Tuinola
Republicana
Les Charman Kero
Senate
Mulhern Biian
Alabama
Indiana
California
South Dakota
Wets Faulted as Iowa Prohibition Bill Hangs in Senate
Des Moines Feb 6 The senate committee on suppression of intemperance is accused of pigeonholing the Wilson Thomas prohibitory amendment. Senator Francis will press to pull the measure from committee claiming the wets overreached. Dry forces vow to repeal the Iowa mulct law amid debate over a report choice and party split.
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Dew Moines
Senate Committee
Francis
Iowa
Senate
Thompson
Des Moines
Jackson
Floyd
Farr
Woodbury
Schrup
Dubuque
Quigley
Clayton
Sheean
Jones
Savage
Adair
Dickinson
Boe
Winnebago
Wilson
Appanoose
Dosan
Senator Allen urges discharge of senate staff
Des Moines Iowa February 6 Senator Allen of Pocahontas told the graft committee to report favorably on removing 25 clerks four janitors two doorkeepers one cloakroom attendant and one assistant file clerk from the senate payrolls. The panel may report Saturday or Monday and aims to clear that issue before probing capitol administration offices per yesterday's resolution.
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Des Moines
Alen
Pocahontas
Senate
Capitol
Steamship Arizona trapped in Ice off Chicago
Chicago February 6 steamship Arizona jammed in Lake Michigan two miles from port officials warn against forcing free until rescue support from Albany arrives her crew of 70 aboard no passengers aboard when Milwaukee departure reported City of Racine also trapped but docked after twelve hours of effort to free it
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Chicago
Wireleen
Steamahip
Arizona
Lake Michigan
Lee
Albamia
Grand Haven
Mien
Goodrich Transit Company
Iowa
Milwaukee
City of Racine
Great Robbery Plot Discovered on Border
Federal officers report one man arrested and warrants issued for eight others in a border robbery conspiracy stretching from the Gulf of Mexico to Arizona. The arrestee is held under 96000 band ops of sedition and conspiracy. defendants on the U S side are implicated.
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Brownsville
Tex
Gulf of Mexico
Arizona
Turkish Forces Repelled in Suez Canal Attack
Report states Turkish troops were driven back in an assault on the Suez Canal at Toussoin. British casualties for the day include two dead and 18 wounded amid ongoing fighting and a beleaguered Turkish force attempting another push.
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Guee Valeo
OFC
Sues Canal
Toussoin
Flood of New Securities Since January 1 Reaches Billions
New York reports rapid growth in securities issued in 1915 with total new issues approaching 215 million dollars since January 1. Railroads lead with 125 million, industrials at 80 million, and overall first quarter projections suggest abnormally high totals. Short-term loans remain scarce as long-term bonds rise.
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New York
Europe
Senators Set Next Tuesday Morning Iuor Battle In Des Moines
Des Moines reports the 36th general assembly will hold the first formal battle over the Iuor question next Tuesday at 10:30 A M. A concurrent resolution on a constitutional prohibitory amendment faces a special order after a senate move by Francis of Dickingen to force it from committee. Wilson of Appanooe made the delay motion as wets and drys await the test of strength.
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Des Moines
Jun
36Th General Assembly
Senate
Francis
Dickingen
Wilson
Appanooe
Ejropy
Wes
Pork Barrel Bill Reported to Congress
Washington reports a pork barrel bill passed the commerce committee with an increase of 4.489 million over the prior bid. Fletcher announces the bill as the last demand before adjournment, urging action to ensure rivers and harbors project funding.
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Congress
Washington
Merce Committee
Fletcher
Chinese Tong Leaders Executed for Murder in New York
In Defining New York on February 6 Lae Duck and Bog Hing, Chinese leaders connected to the Hip jong, were executed in the ema ging prison early morning. They were condemned for the murder of Lee K, a prominent ho pong ee, dated February.
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N. Y
Lae Duck
Bog Hing
Hoth
Hip Jong
Lee K
Ho Pong Ee
England Has 3 000 000 Men Serving In Army
London reports that England lists about 3 million men serving in the army with a push to accelerate mobilization. The item notes ongoing efforts and national scale, though details are fragmented in the copy.
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England
Harrisburg Morning Weather Noted In Fragment
Fragmentary lines from Harrisburg paper show an early morning note with illegible weather hints and stray city references.
President's veto upheld by House on immigration bill
In Washington on February 6, the House failed to override President Wilson's veto of the immigration bill that would require a literacy test for aliens. Of 399 members present, 261 voted to pass the bill over the veto and 136 opposed, with two present. The vote reflected shifting party lines as Major ity Leader Underwood urged overriding executive disapproval. The defeated measure ends the day, with new efforts promised in the next Congress.
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Washington
Wilson
House
Underwood
Bailey
Bartlett
Brumbaugh
Maguire
Nebraska
Park
Whaley
Reed
Smith
Maryland
Taylor
Alabamm
Cooper
Johnson
Utah
Kinkead
Scott
Garner
Texas
Bread price rise under federal price investigation
Chicago reports a federal inquiry into bread costs as United States District Attorney Charles F. Clyne plans talks with leading bakers to uncover why small loaves have jumped from 4 to 6 cents. Officials will seek bakery records to determine the factors behind the increase.
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Chicago
Charles F. Clyne
United States
Huge Charity Demand on French Government
Paris reports official statistics on aid requests for government charity. Of 2,100,000 applications, 201,600 were refused. Daily allowances reach 1,857,000 recipients with an average of 2 francs 50 centimes per family. Total daily outlay is 3,900,000 francs.
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Paris
Statietce
France
German Officer Sentenced After Bridge Explode Attempt
Werner Morn, who claimed to be a German officer, attempted to blow up the International railway bridge at Vanceboro Me. He was sent to Machias to serve a sentence of zero days for the explosion damage on this side of the border. Authorities anticipate extradition actions from Canadian officials.
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Vanceboro
Werner Morn
Machias
Ral
Canada
Huge Quantities of Antitoxin to Europe
News from New York indicates a large shipment of antitoxin is being prepared for Europe. Matthias Nicoll Jr announced a major production effort with millions of units to be sent overseas in the near term.
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Europe
New York
Feb. S
Matthias Nicoll, Jr
New York City
Government builds aviation suburb near Bentago
Government of Hile establishes an aviation suburb near Bentago in a strategic development move. Local officials and the army company Seapite are involved in the project details and responsibilities.
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Hile
Benttago
Whate Army Company
Attic
Seapite
Hh Tee
Wee
Ae Oe Inc A
Senate Majority Waiting Support for Ship Purchase Bill
Washington feb 6 senate leaders weigh action as Kenyon holds key to the ship purchase bill Washington senator Gore gives notice of a vote to discharge the commerce committee from consideration of the bill Kenyon pledged to back a motion to recommit then vote for the discharge Gore motion may prevail with Kenyon s defection delayed until lands and smith return next week to break a 48 48 tie via vice president marshall if needed
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Washington
Kenyon
Gore
Commerce Committee
Norris
Newlands
Senate
Nevada
S Smith
South Carolina
Marshall
Sir Roger Casement Treason Suspect in Britain
London reports confirm Sir Roger Casement's pension suspension as an inquiry into alleged disloyalty. The Irish separatist leader was said to have met German authorities in Berlin to discuss negotiations and potential German support for Irish independence.
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Roger Casement
London
Edward Grey
House of Commons
Sir Roger
Ireland
Berlin
England
Foreign Office
Rogers
Senate approves 275000 for Iowa exhibit at Panama-Pacific Fair
Des Moines reports the senate passed a bill appropriating 975,000 for an Iowa exhibit at the Panama-Pacific exposition in San Francisco after a two hour debate. supporters sought 107,000 to include the Iowa building costs, a move defended by Senator Heald.
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Des Moines
Senate
Iowa
San Franco
Heald
Thorne Opposes Higher Passenger Rate Proposal
Thorne and other officials challenge a proposed rise in passenger fares as the Interstate Commerce Commission prepares new rules. The contention centers on railroads planned fare increases across several states and the expected impact on travelers.
Aviato Soldier Killed in Looming Royal Flight Incident
In February reports from Lievtenage province indicate the Royal Air Force disaster at Whore ham near the royal flight path where Lieutenant Ow and four others died amid a wartime mission. The official investigation continues with scant details released.
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Whoreham
Blast Kills 20 at Paris Factory Fire
A deadly blast at a Paris factory kills about 20 workers and injures several others. Emergency services battle flames as investigators begin to determine the cause of the explosion.
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BLAST
Abaurid
Vie Te
Paris
Sisraay Oe
Czar's Army Repels Death Corps At Borjimov Front
Petrograd reports a massive German assault on a six mile stretch between Himin and Bormen with 105000 infantry and 600 guns. Russians met the attack with heavy rifle and bayonet fire, trenches close and obliterated by shelling. The fiercest fighting centered at Wola Szydlowiecka with a German unit called the division of death. The battle near Boon continues with strong violence.
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Petrograd
London
Lods
Russian
Poland
Borjimov
Himin
Bormen
Gertana
Wola Szydlowiecka
Koredine
Boon
Desperate Hand to Hand Fighting In East Zone
Petrograd reports that between February 3 and 4 heavy fighting raged along the Prussian front near Pasdehnen and Tilsit. Russian counterattacks forced the Germans to withdraw from trenches near Goumine and Woladwiszka as 4000 prisoners and 10 machine guns were claimed. In the Carpathians fighting continued between Dukla pass and Mount Wysakow with repeated bayonet clashes and withdrawals to prepared positions. The enemy offensive near Mount Wynskow caused heavy losses.
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Petrograd
East Prussia
Bott Bake
Scheschuppe
Pasdehnen
Tilsit
Vistula
Wola Szylowiecka
Borjinow
Goumine
Woladlewiscka
His- Nory
Carpathians
Dukla Pass
Mount Wysakow
Onjok
Mount Toukoholka
Mount Beskid
Mount Wynskow
German Armies Pouring Into Hungary Amid Russian Threat
Vienna dispatches report about 40 000 German troops arriving in Hungary en route to Korowiesa in the Carpathians to aid Hungarian forces facing Russian pressure. Austrian reports claim attacks on the Russian left flank near Jacoben in Mukowina, with Russian retreat toward Radauts. An Austrian advance guard is said to have been annihilated in the Uasok pass as authorities attempt to form a relief line from Poland to Praemyal.
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Hungary
Venice
London
Vienna
Korowiesa
Carpathians
Jacoben
Mukowina
Radauts
Uasok Pass
Irman
Poland
Three Women Slain With Sledge Hammer Reported
Police found three women dead in their beds at a home in Balamanca. The hammer used in the killings lay on the floor smeared with blood. Bodies were in separate rooms with no sign of a struggle. The victims include Mrs Spencer and her daughter Cert rude Li. investigation ongoing.
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Certrude Li
Balamanca
Tylerheade
Luke Homme
Son Dee Hee Ene Spencer
Surgeons at Front Highlighted in Paris Report
Paris dispatch notes a February inquiry into battlefield medical care. Professor Truffier leads a panel evaluating three surgeons for alleged misconduct while at the front. The piece outlines scrutiny of surgical methods and ethics amid wartime strains.
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Paris
Truffier
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