Embargoes May Close Factories Amid Car Shortage
Railroads in major eastern and midwestern hubs move toward virtual export embargoes and restricted domestic shipments to free empty cars. Freight congestion spikes as 30,000 loaded cars wait, with New York and Atlantic ports facing a near blockade and factories warned of shutdowns without relief.
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German Chivalry Praised by Gerard Says Overseas News
Berlin reports that former ambassador Gerard thanked German journalists who accompanied him from German soil. He said the arrangements made for the American embassy and colony were beyond his hopes and that German hospitality and chivalry stood by the boat during the difficult voyage.
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Graves of Maine Heroes Decorated in Arlington
The 19th anniversary of the Maine sinking was observed with grave decorations at Arlington National Cemetery. Fort Myer hosted services led by veterans with Cuban minister Carlos Manuel Dee and Commander in Chief Daniel V. Chigholm among the speakers.
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Havana Harbor
Arlington National Cemetery
Fort Myer
Carlos Manuel Dee
Daniel V. Chigeholm
Germans Again Give Up Positions
German troops along the Serre Somme front in France withdrew from advanced positions as directed by their commander. Seven Entente planes were shot down by German forces. Austro German units attacked Russian trenches near Zlochoff Tarnopol in Galicia, destroying fortifications and taking 251 prisoners as they withdrew. Eastern fighting opened with Teutonic troops near Zlotchoff in Galicia east of Lemberg and the battle continued.
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Galicia
Petrograd
Teutonic
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Lemberg
War Office
Uniform Brings Wearer Trouble Across Europe
Warrant Officer Hardy of the American gunboat Ecorpio n faced arrests, detentions, and trials while traveling in Europe after wearing a uniform. He was halted at multiple stations, subjected to searches and acid washings, as German authorities feared he might carry sensitive information. Hardy's case appears unique among Americans crossing the region.
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Fofia
Budapest
Vienna
Dresden
Berlin
Warnemunde
Denmark
Associated Press
Flying U S Flag When She Was Sunk
Rome reports debate over whether the sinking of the American schooner Lyman M. Law was an overt act as cited by President Wilson. The British consul notes it as an American ship while the Giornale D Italia says the schooner was registered in the American merchant marine and flying the U S flag.
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Lyman M. Law
Wilson
Senate
Cagnari
United States
Treadwell
Giornale D'Italia
FULTZ CALLS OFF THREATENED STRIKE
New York reports that Fultz, head of the players organization, cancelled the strike after assurance from National League President Tener that players would not face discrimination for union ties. The American League schedule meeting occurred, with a joint ruling to proceed under existing rites.
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Players’ Organization
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Tener
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Cor Attlee
Wat Souion
Police Chief and Officers Indicted in Election Conspiracy
Indianapolis police chief Samuel V. Perrott City Sealer Serman I. Adam and five officers faced federal charges after presenting themselves to U.S. Marshal Mark Storer in Indianapolis. The indictment returned by the federal grand jury yesterday accuses them of election conspiracy.
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Samuel V. Perrott
Serman I. Adam
United States Marshal
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Federal Grand Jury
Colombia Maintains Neutral Stance in Germany Wilson Note
In Hoyata Colombia on February 16 the government replied to President Wilson regarding the German company, stating Colombia will uphold neutrality. The reply expressed hope that peace between Germany and America will endure without disruption.
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Hoyata
Wilson
Hong
America
Kitchin Sees Dry Amendment Pass House Next Week
House expected to take up Webb prohibition amendment within a week as Kitchin predicts it will win two thirds approval. Majority report cites 60 percent of Americans in dry territory and 10 million petitioning for passage. minority warns against coercive federal action and loss of state police powers.
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Oklahoma
No Eight Hour Bill for Women in Nebraska
Lincoln, Feb 16 The Nebraska House killed a bill seeking an eight hour day for women in mercantile, manufacturing, or mechanical work and in hotels and restaurants. The session ran through committee of the whole with mostly minor measures.
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Silent Sentinels of Strike Pickets
Toledo readers learn Judge Killita clarifies peaceful picketing under the Clayton Act. The United States district court rules strikers may picket places under strike but may not interfere with workers hired to take their places, affirming free speech and work rights amid Ohio State Telephone operators’ walkout.
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United States District Court
John M. Killita
Ohio State Telephone Company
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Halifax inspection starts other ships
New York reports that British admiralty permissions for neutral action coincide with ships sailing from American ports toward Halifax. Several neutral lines announced plans to resume trans Atlantic service in the near future, signaling resumed operations.
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American Porta
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Demand for U S Action to Relieve Effects of Blockade
Washington reports show growing calls for U S intervention to ease the blockade and release ships held up in American ports. The sinkings and seizures prompt talk of defensive measures but no immediate plan from President Wilson or Congress.
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Wilson
Congress
Bolling Quits Brokerage Firm in Wilson Circle
Washington reports R. W. Bolling a brother in law of President Wilson severed ties with F. A. Connelly & Co amid a leak inquiry into a forecast of a peace note. Testimony showed Connelly & Co sent clients the forecast before publication while Hutton and others faced questions about the telegrams and misstatements.
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Connelly & Company
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R. W. Bolling
Wilson
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Joe Thesary
Dewnpaper
Ambassadors Report Early Turkish Bulgarian Communications
Washington Feb 14 The first message to reach the state department from American officials in Turkey or Bulgaria since the break with Germany arrived today from Ambassador Fikus at Constantinople. It bore the February 7 date and appears delayed by at least five days.
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Bulgaria
Germany
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Revolt Losing in Cuba Gonzales Says
State Department reports from Cuba indicate progress in quelling the Liberal uprising. The gain at Ban Ungo sees General Fernandes with 1000 regulars and as many armed civilians in control of the port. Gonzalez warned an American naval vessel off Santiago that Fernandez says the harbor is mined. Municipal election results in Santa Clara show initial indications favoring President Menocal.
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Menocal
Iowa Senate kills special deficit inquiry plan
Des Moines reports show a proposed special commission to investigate Iowa's alleged 1.5 million deficit was killed in the senate. Instead, any inquiry is expected to be handled by the regular retrenchment committee. The senate also passed a bill to establish a speculative banking department by a 4 to 1 vote with Proudfoot in opposition.
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Panama Germans Arrive Under Guard In Canal Tieup
In New York on the timeline steamship Advance officers report that German crew members, irritated by conditions in the canal gang, are under guard after disputes during the voyage. The incident was handled by immigration authorities.
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New York
Time Line
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Wilson and Lansing Confer in Snow at the White House
Washington February 16. Secretary Lansing and President Wilson met in a brief White House conference and then walked together through a heavy snow storm to the state department.
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Lansing
Wilson
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State Department
Diplomat Herter Seized and Abused by German Officials
Christian N. Herter former American embassy attache in Berlin and loaned to Belgium arrived in Berne after arrest by German petty officials at Mainz and other nuisances in leaving Belgium. Mrs Herter said he sought leave but faced delays and was locked up for much of a night during train transfers. He reported forced crossing of borders at a set time amid usual troubles.
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Paria
Christian N. Herter
Berlin
Gerard
Brand Whitlock
Belgium
Mayence
Herter
Arene Ie Ghee
Omaha Leads Farm Bank Subscription
Washington February 16 public subscription to the stock of the 12 federal farm loan banks reached 26 000 shares valued at 1 300 000 with the government supplying 8 570 000. The farm loan board said public subscription was not desirable since the stock is redeemable at par and within a year banks would buy back the stock. Four districts had not yet reported complete returns. about 9 000 shares were subscribed for the Omaha bank.
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Arnsdale Sunk Off Irish Coast After Crew Rescued
The British sailing vessel Arnsdale en route from Buenos Aires to England was stopped by a submarine 180 miles off Cape Clear on February 5 and sunk after the crew of 26, including one American, abandoned ship. Ambassador Page in London reported the rescue and noted the Annadale was a 1,725 ton full rigged ship.
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France fixes price limits on milk butter and cheese
Paris February 15 France's food ministry set fixed maximum prices for milk butter and Camembert and Pont L'Evèque cheese to apply from February 18 in Seine including Paris. Milk priced at 10 to 11 cents per litre shop and delivered. Butter priced 1.12 to 1.44 per kilo. Prices to be posted in shops. Theatres to run morning and matinee shows.
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Spanish minister warns Cuban residents on arms
Havana February 15 the Spanish minister in Cuba warned all Spanish subjects resident there that taking up arms in Cuba would forfeit their Spanish citizenship.
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Cuba
Arme
President nominates H. P. Juhi Thompson as commissioner
President Wilson today nominated H. P. Juhi Thompson for a commissioner post, with the announcement coming from Washington on February 16. The selection aims to fill a key regulatory role at the federal level.
French wreck claims two lives in Bargue railroad crash
Two people are reported killed in a Bargue railway accident on February 1. Initial dispatches indicate three passengers were injured with varying degrees of severity. Rescue operations and casualty details are forthcoming from local authorities.
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German sub base in Cuba suspected by British officials
British authorities suspect German agents long planned an in Cuba project centered on Santa Lucia bay. Capt Hans Boehm, seized with papers showing a Cuban concession, linked funds from New York to Havana. No submarine base found yet, but motive deemed to hide a refuge for subs.
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Havana
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Demand 10 Be Renewed for Yarrowdale Prisoners
Washington officials say a new and vigorous demand for the release of the Americans aboard the prize ship Yarrowdale held in Germany will be sent soon. The demand will include a full statement on treatment of Germans and the German ship in the United States.
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Germany
United States
Relief workers in Belgium held questioned by authorities
Washington reports disputed claims that American relief workers in Belgium were prisoners of the German military. Herbert Hoover, head of the American Relief Commission, says the rumors are false and that the 42 Americans in Belgium should be freed within a week.
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Belgium
Herbert C. Hoover
American Relief Commismericans
Leaders of horse thief ring arrested near Gering Neb
Two men believed to head a multi state horse theft gang operating in Colorado Wyoming and western Nebraska were arrested in the Wild Cat mountains near Gering. A number of stolen horses were found with the suspects and authorities say the gang transferred horses through several hands before selling in another state. A second pair of suspects was earlier held in Laramie Wyoming. Authorities continue tracking Thomas Nelson, once escaped from the Cherry County sheriff.
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Railroad Men Asked to Submit War Plan
Washington calls on the nations railroads to draft a military transport and communications plan to be reviewed by the American Railway Association executive committee in New York tomorrow. Canada advances Halifax port work aimed at docking three to four steamers this winter with a $20 million project, promising a premier Atlantic port.
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Atlantic Seaboard
Wireless talking machine concert with McCormack visit
Los Angeles manager L. Behymer describes a wireless talking machine event staged during McCormack’s visit. The Irish tenor along with manager Charlie Chaplin and William Farnum attended a small room setup featuring a machine and McCormack records. The scene included electric accessories and a march past observed by attendees.
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Los Angeles
McCormack
Charlie Chaplin
Wiliam Farnum
Negro Rancher Involved In 1916 Villa Raid Sequel Reported
The article describes a Langs ranch raid near the American border west of the former property, with two Americans killed and a Black rancher named Spencer linked to Villa era activity. Spencer, once captured by Villa, was later released to ransom demands tied to his wife Bunk Spencer held by Mexican raiders. Villa’s advance toward Columbus is outlined with local ranch figures and the Diamond A cattle firm noted in Bakersfield California.
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Jose Ynex Salasar
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Ian Cow
John Parks
Posse
Rancom
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Hachita
Jane Yonex Halasar
Villa
Oo Ranch
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United States Army
Maud Hawkwright
Senate Te Sidetracks Fair Investigation
Des Moines Iowa February 16 Represent ative Lake's resolution for a joint senate house committee to probe state fair finances failed 13 to 32. Senator Kimball said retrenchment and reform panel already investigates the department. A bill to license sale of elixir was killed as a substitute extended injunctive power. enacting clause struck leaving current laws.
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Lake
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Kimball
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Helmer
Everameyer
Wool Shortage Pushes Up Spring and Summer Cloth Prices
In Philadelphia on February 16 the National Association of Tailors heard that wool scarcity and rising dye and production costs force higher prices for spring and summer fabrics. A decline in sheep farming and large sheep numbers abroad drive the wool shortage, with industry facing escalating costs and supply challenges.
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Natic Association of Johant Tullors
Sinking report of British steamers and survivors
London reports the steamers Iniah Ovenhead sunk with crew landed. Thirty eight survivors from the British steamers Amul and Rudora, sunk by a submarine, are noted in the brief dispatch.
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