Penfield breaks relations between U. S. and Austria
Paris Feb 17 Americans in Austria warned to leave. Ambassador Penfield may have acted alone. Officials hope a break can be averted though signs point otherwise. Joseph C. Grew transfers announced to aid Vienna's embassy. Last American colony contingent sails from Germany to Paris toward Spain and home.
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Paris
Austria
Washington
Berlin
Vienna
Germany
Berne
Switzerland
Spain
Joseph Do. Grew
Stair Department
Herne
Fron
United States
conmitwe @ Bruch
Eagernena
Lundendorff Seen as Key to German War Aims
Paris dispatch notes Americans arriving from Berlin view General von Lundendorff as the central planner behind German policy. They say his aim is to outpace England with a three month submarine campaign and to shorten fronts by retreating from France and Belgium if needed. Wounded return rates and manpower shortages are cited as Germany’s growing limits.
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Paris
Berlin
von Lundendorff
William
France
Belgium
General von Lundendorff
Marshal von Hindenburg
England
von Lunden
United States
Germany
French Ship Honduras Fights German Submarine
Officers of the French steamer Honduras report a December 7, 1916 engagement two miles from Brest with a German submarine. The submarine surfaced behind the Honduras and exchanged gunfire as the French ship returned fire with a 6 inch gun. Twenty shells were fired by the submarine and thirty by the Honduras before the encounter ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Honduras
Pordeaux
Brest
Federal troops guard big bridges along Connecticut coast
The Ninth company coast artillery, fully equipped for active service, leaves Stamford for guard duty at key railway and highway bridges from Coacob to New London and along the Housatonic and Connecticut rivers. Governor Holcomb ordered the service following Major General Wood's request.
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Stamford
Conn
Coast Artillery
Connecticut
Coacob
New London
Housatonic
Holcomb
Wood
Department of the East
Warships at Cuban ports amid unrest reported by Washington
Two American warships remained in Cuban waters as tensions linger over the Cuban revolution. The Petrel gunboat sat at Santiago and the Dixie repair ship at Havana, with no property damage or foreign molesta tion reported.
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Washington
Petrel
Santiago
Rebela
Dixie
Havana
Gonzales
State Department
Arrangement for trans Atlantic shipping examination at Halifax
Washington reports rapid progress in arranging to examine eastbound trans Atlantic shipping at Halifax Nova Scotia instead of Kirkwall. Talks involve the British government Canadian authorities and the British embassy and focus on formal procedures and locations for inspection.
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Washington
British steamer Longecar theft report sparks Lloyds note
Lloyds reports a sunken British steamer Longecar of 2 777 tons with crew missing after a collision near London. Other vessels including Percy Hoy 110 tons and Margarita 876 tons also involved in the incident as authorities search wreckage.
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London
Lloyds
Longecar
Percy Hoy
Ing
Aneat
Kyymeti Bee
Berlin Holds U S Consuls Departure Delayed
Washington reports an inquiry to Germany via the Spanish embassy over the delay of the second train carrying 86 former American consuls and families from Munich to Switzerland. Officials say Germany has not provided a definite departure date, and U S officials await word.
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Washington, D. C
Germany
Switzerland
Munich
Gerand
Stovall
Rnc
Rebels Seize Santiago As Government Deposed In Cuba
Cuban rebels hold all of Santiago province after officials were deposed, with messages signed by Luis Mola and R. Fernandez stating victory. Havana reports navy loyalty and ongoing fighting near Canimuguay and Pinar del Rio hills as elections in Santa Clara show conservative gains.
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Santiago
New York
Santiago de Cuba
Orestes Ferrara
House of Representatives
Ramundo Cabrera
Liberal Party of Cuba
Luis Mola
R. Fernandez
Menecal Navy
Havana
Haldomera Acosta
Pino Guerra
Pinar del Rio
Banta Clara Rovince
Mearatas
Purla
Ranchueto
Guadalupe
Sweden takes over charge of all food
Stockholm reports the Swedish government enacting strong controls on food supply. Decrees authorize expropriation of barley oats and wheat products while banning potato fodder and peeling potatoes for cooking. All breadstuffs except cornmeal and corn are covered, with an expected daily bread reduction of about 40 grams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Sweden
Call for Boy Scouts War Service Preparations
Six hundred thousand boy scouts nationwide have been ordered by theabor tional council to prepare for active service in event of war as part of national defense efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Elect Newspaper Man Cedar Rapids Union Club Secretary
In Cedar Rapids a newspaper man has been elected secretary of the Mason City Commercial club. He will assume duties at once.
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Cedar Rapide
Reeman Eneney
Enna
Mason Ily
Ranite Commercial Club
Germans launch major Champagne offensive on Verdun front
Berlin reports a German attack across a 1.5 mile front in Champagne. Ground half a mile deep and 858 prisoners are claimed, with heavy fighting on Hill 186. The move is described as the year’s most important battle, signaling a possible broad offensive.
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War Office
Champagne
Tahure
Bomme-Py
Cerny
Verdun
Rheims
Verdun Front
Yarrowsdale Men Freed
Unofficial reports say Germany released 72 American seamen held as prisoners aboard the prize ship Yarrowdale. A demanded note to Berlin was ready for President Wilson, but official confirmation could alter dispatch. Berlin may have modified orders affecting American relief workers. Cabinet discussions included Atlantic freight congestion.
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Washington
Germany
Yarrowdale
Berlin
Witson
Belgium
Atlantic Seaboard
President May Seek Expanded War Powers Soon
Washington report from February 17 states the approaching end of the session pressures the president to obtain congressional authority to defend American rights at sea. A decisive move is anticipated within a week, potentially triggering an extra session if needed, though officials prefer not to rush.
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Congress
House
Senate
Marines Seek Notorious Bandit Vincentito Evangelista
U S Marines scour sugar estates seeking the bandit Vincentito Evangelista described as the worst foe in the republic. Evangelista is believed to have murdered at least 10 men and his band scattered after constant pursuit. Planters report ongoing unease in remote districts.
Scarlet Fever Outbreak Halts Cedar Rapids Meetings
Scarlet fever contagion traced to Cortez college students leads Cedar Rapids to suspend public meetings. Officials expect a school closure or postponement to be ordered today as the epidemic spreads among students and prompted health action.
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Cedar Rapids
Corte
ML Vernon
Ribot Seeks Record War Funding for Q2 France
Paris Feb 17 Finance Minister Alexandrer Ribot asked the chamber to appropriate 9.574 billion francs for government expenditures in the second quarter. The request shows an increase over the first quarter’s appropriation and continues wartime fiscal needs.
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Paris
Alexandrer Ribot
Chamber of Deputies
Bigamist Victim Edits Out Bright Lights Truth in Iowa Case
Edith Harkey Bethelson of Clear Lake Iowa faces bigamy charges after leaving with a Detroit cabaret arrest. She allegedly swindled her putative husband C F Berthelson of five dollars and traveled with a stepbrotherified entourage to Catskills New York Boston and the Thousand Islands. Berthelson and Detective work traced her through Chicago and Detroit where she denied bigamy claiming a prior husband Beiredorf died in 1916.
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Chicago
Edith Harkey-Bethelson
Clear Lake
Detroit
C. F. Berthelson
Ear Lake
New York
Boston
Thousand Islands
Carson
Berthelson
Clear Lake Carson
Hethelson Oye
Chicas
William O'Neill
Beiredorf
Clampit
Anya
Bertheleon Las' August
Raiders Sinking Reported After Naval Battle Near Fernando de Noronha
Off Fernando de Noronha the German raiders engaged the British cruiser Amethyst. Amethyst reported heavy fighting as three large steamers opened fire. One raider was seen sinking, another beached battered, Amethyst sustained damage and night halted confirmation.
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Rio Janeiro
Glasegew
Fernando de Noronha
Glasgow
Amethyst
Michi
U S to Keep Up Work of Belgian Relief
London February 17 representatives of the American Commission for Relief in Belgium will not withdraw from occupied Poiclum and northern France as arranged but will remain for now. The Rotterdam office sent a dispatch noting a Brussels meeting where German authorities said all commission representatives may stay on the same footing. Present at the meeting were Baron van de Loncken civil governor of Brussels the American and Spanish ministers and Belgian relief bodies.
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London
Belgium
Poiclum
France
Tte
Rotterdam
Brussels
Baron van de Loncken
Four Steamers Sail From Philadelphia For European Ports
Four more ships with foreign registry sailed from Philadelphia heading for war zone areas or nearby ports. The Strathdan bound for Gibraltar with merchandise, the Cyronne for Barrow carrying 2,400,0 gallons of benzine, the Joaquin Mane for Barcelona with lumber, and the Drammenseren for Olbrattar with grain. Combined net tonnage reaches 10,211.
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Philadelphia
Loomers
Pointain
Strathdan
Gibraltar
Cyronne British
Barrow
Joaquin Mane
Barcelona
Drammenseren
Norv Osha
Rosendale Hollan Report of Children Arriving in distress
The first party of children from the occupied portion of France, numbering 250, arrived today. Ages ranged from 6 to 14 years. They present a distressing spectacle showing they endured want and hardship, with stories of scarce food and milk, bread, and meat.
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Rosendale
Hollan
Childrsrom
Fighting in Cuba Near Hayao Despite Rebel Push
Heavy fighting erupted last night between rebels and government troops near Hayao Colorado about 10 miles northeast of Havana. Rebels suffered several casualties as the clash continued through the evening disrupting the area.
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Havana
Pebela
Gover
Hayao
Colorado
Idaho Anti Alien Land Law May Yet Pass
Idaho lawmakers may see the anti alien land ownership bill become law despite earlier rejection. Borah and state officials weigh affidavits claiming Boise prompted protests, not Tokyo, and debate whether to withdraw opposition as Washington weighs the matter.
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Boise. Id
State Department
Idaho Daily Statesman
Washington
Tokio
Boise
United States
Borah
Idaho
C. M. Booth
Japanese Association
Booth
Washington, D. C
Lansing
Botee
Japan
W.3. Craig
H H. Rankin
William Winchell
Ned Hasbrouck
Infantile Paralysis Epidemic Seen in Fairmount West Virginia
The Rockefeller Institute will investigate the infantile paralysia outbreak in Fairmount. Former U.S. Senator Clarence M. Watson aided the effort, and Dr. Simon Flexner will send a representative to assist in stamping out the disease and determining its cause.
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Fairmount
W. Va
Rockefeller Institute
United States
Clarence M. Watson
Simon Flexner
Institute
Measles Epidemic Hits San Juan With 1700 Cases
A severe measles outbreak in San Juan Puerto Rico reports 1700 cases and several deaths. The epidemic prompts health officials to issue warnings and request medical aid as the city copes with rising infections.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
South Carolina House Backs Liquor Ad Ban Bill
In Columbia on February 16 the South Carolina house approved a bill barring liquor advertisements in all newspapers within the state. the measure has previously passed the senate.
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Columbia
D. C
South Carolina
House of Representatives
Senate
The Right to Be Well Born sparks eugenics debate
W. E. D. Stokes, a New York millionaire and advocate, promotes a new eugenics theory in his book The Right to Be Well Born. The work has generated nationwide sensation among supporters of eugenics as it argues applying animal breeding principles to humans.
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W. E. D. Stokes
New York
Mr. Stokes
Philadelphia and Tuscania Sail Off as Sub Warfare Rises
Philadelphia, first American liner to depart Europe since Germany’s war pledge, sails from Liverpool with 95 aboard including 38 Americans, unarmed and carrying dispatches to the U.S. state department. New York reports 237 passengers aboard, most confident Germany will not sink an American liner. Tuscania starts for Glasgow with 14 cabin passengers amid ongoing Atlantic tension after the California torpedo.
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Liverpool
Philadelphia
Europe
Germany
Lnto
London
State Department
New York
Glasgow
California
Ireand
Bank Robbers Hit Lincoln Banks For 2500 In Cash
Robbers struck noon at the National Bank of University Place and escaped with 2500 dollars after forcing the cashier into the vault. A second man robbed First National Bank nearby, 23 years old, brandished a gun and fled with 2500 in currency while the president was locked in the vault. Within 90 minutes the president B H Schaberg unlocked the vault and pursuit began as townspeople searched for the culprit.
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Lincoln
Neb
National Bank of University Vice
First National Bank
University Place
B. H. Schaberg
Paper Makers May Reduce Paper Prices
Washington reports large print paper manufacturers proposed to the federal trade commission actions to ease prohibitive prices. The announcement follows two days of talks with the commission and ahead of an official statement. In New York the news print industry investigates possible antitrust violations and price increases.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Federal Grand Jury
New York
Congress
News Print Manufacturers’ Association
Germans Have Base in Lower California Report
San Drens Cal February 17 Information supports claims that a German steamer entered Magdalena Bay stayed over 12 hours and carried a funnel and wireless gear as Captain Brandt of the schooner W and observed. Reports also note rumors of three Japanese warships seen near Cape San Lawns at the tip of Lower California.
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San Drens
Cal
Lower
California Coust
TL. IK. Brandt
W and
Magdalena Bre
Brandt
Forique Miores
Jefe Politico
Magdalena Bay
Cape Sun Lawns
California
Sub Blockade Aims to Cut High Cost of Living
New York Feb 14 The German submarine warfare will soon ease household expenses says Joseph Hartigan commissioner of weights and measures Indications show perishable food freight consignors and consignees will place shipments on the New York market today or tomorrow The high charges on demurrage insurance and storage add to costs and are cited as factors behind the expected decline.
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New York
N.Y
Germany
Food Investicntonw
Joseph Hartigan
Yada
One Cent Letter Lost in Senate Procedure
Fragmented text from Washington notes discusses a one cent letter issue and a proposed measure. The report mentions Senator and Senate rules and hints at a move to end the vexing provision, with the action expected to affect the measure’s fate.
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Washington, DC
Cie
Billy
Ander
Senatord
Benute
Meriden Ranch Raid Kills Three in Mexican Border Outrage
Mrs Andrew P Peterson is in critical condition after learning her husband was murdered in the raid that also killed Mrs Burton Jensen and Hugh Acord. Mormon colonists mourn as business halts while authorities search for leaders under Salazar and Quevedo.
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Haechita
Andrew P. Peterson
Peterson
Goven
Burton Jensen
Jensen
Hugh Acord
Acord
Pridencio Miranda
Silvestro Quereto
Salazar
Af Quevedo
Colonia
Diaz
Quevedo
Campbell Ranch
Corner Ranch
J. C. Waterman
Campbell
Spilisbury
Pershing
Hachita
Americas
Spitlsbury
Columbus
Bunk) Spencer
E. K. Warren & Sons
Jose Ynez Salazar
Ojitas
Chihuahua
Salazer
Villa
N. M
Gringoland
Leader of Rough Riders Dies in Birmingham
Col. Melvin I. Grigsby, Sioux Falls pioneer and one of the two leaders of the Spanish-American War rough riders, died in Birmingham after a long South Dakota career. A Civil War veteran, he served as South Dakota attorney general and was U S attorney for the district of Alaska during Roosevelt's second term.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
Melvin i. Grigsby
South
South Dakota
Grigsby
Rough Rider
Rough Riders
United States
District of
Alaska
Roosevelt
German Steals Charts of Alaskan Harbors
Herman Sauer 21 was jailed for manslaughter and robbery after pleading guilty in New York to killing and robbing 74 year old Man Caroline Tiurka, with charts of anchorage channels along the Alaskan coast found among his belongings.
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New Yorks
Alaskan
Belonga Jce
Herman Sauer
Elphe Yours Ly Sing Bing
Caroline Tiurka
Seaman's Law Upheld in Wet Constitution Case
In Mobile Alabama the court upheld a ruling by General District Judge Bevin declaring the seaman's law constitutional. The decision states certain men of the bark Imberhorne are entitled to joy and discharge within patcos with no deductions as required by law.
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Mobile
Alu
Seaan
Bevin
Imberhorne
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U. S
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Menocal
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Japanese Association of Idaho
Herrick
West Virginia
American Line
Lincoln Bank
U. S. Trade Commission
Discover Trust
Cape San Lucas
Meriden
Villa Bane
U. S. Guard
San Antonio
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