Lusitania Pact Near as Berlin Accepts U S Draft
Count von Bernstorff delivered the latest German draft to Secretary Lansing. The document, with one Berlin modification, is said to satisfy U S demands. It recognizes liability for reparation and shifts wording from assume to recognize, signaling a close to the Lusitania dispute.
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Rawson May Manage National Campaign
In Des Moines February 17, reports indicate Charlies A. Rawson, Republican state chairman, is unlikely to seek the territorial nomination. He may head the national Cummins headquarters in Washington, with overtures already made to Mr. Thawacon who is inclined to accept. Cummins leaders see favorable eastern states and some Republicans now view a Rawson win as more possible, contingent on Roosevelt and his allies.
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Henry James Suffering Serious Illness
The Ilinean of Henry James, the author, is very ill with a condition described as not yet critical. A temporary improvement has occurred but doctors stress the illness remains grave and uncertain in its course.
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London
Missing Link in Evidence Against Orpet in Lambert Case
Chicago reports state’s attorney Dady says Orpet admitted buying an empty Madison bottle before meeting Marian Lambert, whose body was found near Lake Forest. Detectives seek the poison container as the case hinges on circumstantial links to Orpet and the drug clerk who sold the bottle.
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Government warned of an alleged plot against a battleship
Washington reports Carranza officials informed the state department of plotted attack to blow up the Kentucky in Vera Cruz harbor. Consul Canada is alleged involved to force U S intervention. State department asks for proofs as tensions with Carranza rise.
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Austro German Clergy to Answer Belgians
A Rome dispatch says cardinals and bishops of Germany and Austria will issue a collective reply to a November 24 1915 Belgian episcopal letter. The Belgian bishops appealed for truth and justice for clergy and faithful, citing official documents to support claims of wrongs.
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Speakers to Oppose Pacifists Oppose Pacifists Tour Planned
New York on February 15 the conference committee outlining national defense plans proposed sending speakers to tour nine routes in support of the preparedness movement. Notable attendees include Henry A. Wine Wood Robert Bacon and Henry Joy with leaders from the National Security League Packard Motor Company and Mrs Lindon W Bates.
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Army man warns of coast landings along Atlantic line
Col Edwin F Glenn testifies before a Senate Foreign Affairs panel that 116 landing places span from Portland Maine to the Virginia Capes. He says an invader could land if the sea is controlled, without naming the sites, while noting Germany has studied coast conditions on a military map.
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Europe
German Attacks on French Front Deemed Local and Futile
Berlin reports British positions over 800 yards near Ypres were captured by Germans. Paris issues semiofficial communique saying recent French front assaults were minor local actions with no meaningful gains, and that further efforts would be avoided to preserve troop value and sacrifices.
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Canada to Apply New Tax Measures in Budget Speech
Ottawa February 16 The budget statement to be delivered in the House of Commons by Sir Thomas White outlines wartime taxation and appropriation plans for the coming year. With a growing army and a substantial trade balance Canada seeks to raise funds, expecting 200 to 250 million dollars in new measures while farmers and income tax appear unaffected.
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Nearing Agreement On Miners Demands In Mobile
Soft coal miners and operators from the central competitive fields meet in Mobile to draft a new wage scale to take effect March 31. They plan to submit the 11 United Mine Workers demands to a subcommittee after five days of talks. The main issues are mine-run basin wages and a 10 percent pay increase. If resolved, the remaining nine demands should fall into place.
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Senate backs inquiry into government ownership of utilities
Washington February 16 by a vote of 39 to YY the Senate endorsed a Borah amendment to Newlands resolution. It calls for congressional inquiry into whether government ownership or continued regulation of public utilities is more advisable, and a study of railroad legislation and the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Famous Actress and Alleged Spy Executed in Budapest
Cleveland reports via Hungarian sources that Bari Patrasi a famed actress noted in Europe for beauty was executed as a British spy in Budapest. She allegedly received military secrets from Austrian and Hungarian officers and sent them to England after a court martial conviction.
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London
Russia May Resign Post Envoy 10 Washington Report
Fragmented dispatch notes that Ambassador to Russia may retire due to health while secretary to the ambassador and George Sibassador are mentioned in unclear lines. No definite resignation confirmed as of this brief.
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Levees Break Flooding Vast Farm Areas
A main levee near Memphis Tennessee burst early today flooding rich farmland. Two Mississippi levee breaks near Natchez Miss and near St Joseph Louisiana threaten Tensas Conards Franklin Catahoula and Madison parishes with rising waters.
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British Parliament Reopens Amid King's Speech Read
LondonFeb 16 The south division of the present parliament opened this afternoon after a royal commission. The five commissioners—Mar son Tuchminster of Cheddington the high chancellor the Duke of Thegan shire Marquin of Loinconnmiire Lara Farquhar and Lord Lonshoarte—attend the House of Lords while Commons members are summoned to attend. The lord chancellor read the King's speech at a Privy Council meeting this morning, and both chambers adjourned after the reading until 0 o'clock. Debates on the address will begin.
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Death of Lewantha King of Harotseland Reported
From Livingstone Rhodela comes word that Lewantha, king of Harotseland, has died. Harotseland lies in the Barotavian region southwest of Rhodenta, a powerful native river state long considered friendly to the British. The notice hails the king as a significant regional ruler within a key African domain.
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Fragmentary note on wood and water resilience from Britain
A garbled OCR fragment mentions heart wood from Britain and a claim about lasting beyond water exposure. The readable parts point to timber durability and underwater conditions, but key details and context are missing.
German aims in the Americas spark Senate vote delay
Senators press the Nicaragua canal treaty amid fears of German influence in Haiti Colombia Chile and Panama. The measure would grant the United States rights to build an interoceanic canal and naval bases, with a key vote postponed to Thursday due to absent senators.
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Chile
Officers of Yeomen Lodge Quit in Aurora
In Aurora on February 15, five national officers of the Yeomen of America resign en masse amid alleged extravagance claims. The remaining executive includes national treasurer J C Peek of Indianapolis and officers Jed Silsbee, Kenneth Guyton, and Avrora members with Dr Charles Spice serving as medical examiner.
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Cooperation boosts Northern Iowa farmers profits
Der Molten Iowa reports that farmers in northern Iowa gain better butter fat prices through a cooperative, while southern farmers lag. The Northwestern railway line divides the regions, highlighting the cooperative movement’s impact on prices and collective action.
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Clergy Meeting Sets Debate on Unity Across Methodists
A meeting of Methodist bishops and church leaders from Vanodaullet and Evanaton began in Evans ton, examining unity among branches. Chieu My Churelyvinsky led the principal topic with ministers and proprietors present. The session continued into Thursday with expectations of agreement.
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Steel production in Algera plant mirrored by overseas Corman unit
Report states that steel is produced at the Algera plant and the output matches the Corman product line abroad. The comparison implies similar capacity and quality between the two facilities.
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Rivers and Harbors Bill Up in Committee
Washington February 16 the rivers and harbors bill carrying an appropriation of 11 000 000 for continuation and maintenance of existing projects was taken up in committee for report The act was completed except for final decision on the 700 000 appropriation sought for the East river channel in New York harbor It provides for numerous preliminary examinations and resurveys in various sections of the country
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Brandeis Accused of Improper Conduct in Machine Case
The Senate inquiry heard claims from Samuel W. Winslow of United Shoe Machinery and attorney Hollis R. Batley that Louis D. Brandeis used knowledge gained as a former director to attack business practices. Charles S. Mellen denied charges of wrecking the New Haven railroad, stating he had no information.
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Whitman to Lead Empire Republicans at State Convention
New York delegates gathered for the Republican state convention at Carnegie Hall. Gov Charles Whitman was expected to be named one of four delegates at large while U S Sen James Wadsworth was slated for a top spot. Frederick Tann William Merry and Dr David Jayne Hill vied for the remaining at large seats. Mishu Root to preside as temporary chairman with a full session planned tonight.
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Urges 400000 for Coronado Army Aviation School
Major General Boott proposes a 400000 appropriation for an army aviation school at Coronado California. A three officer board reported that San Diego Bay is the best site in the country for aviation training grounds amid war department deliberations.
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