Britain replies to American note on war zone shipping
Britain and the United States released the second and full reply to the US protest of December 2 concerning treatment of American commerce. The British note denies that a shipping decline in the United States is caused by British activity and argues ships are harmed by enemy mines and the broader war. It discusses war rules, neutral safety, and possible protective measures.
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Washington, D. C
Britain
State Department
Lbbay
Edward Grey
Germany
Holward
United States
Great Britain
Ambassador Page
Ship Bill 10 Dropped Reported in Washington
Washington reports reveal a plan to drop the ship bill, rush appropriations, then blame Republicans for blocking a meritorious measure. President's advisers reportedly urged the move though confirmation on assent is unclear. Senate leaders discuss sending the bill to conference while addressing 108 bills.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Zeppelin disaster details scrambled in damaged report
Fragmentary text describes a Zeppelin explosion and crew casualties or rescues. The garbled lines mention internment, a crew, a commander, and a vessel with motors. The damaged wording prevents clear identification of date, location, or outcome.
Germany asks U S to make Britain yield on sea war
Berlin reports a friendly yet firm note to the United States outlining Germany's demand that Britain lift its blockade and respect international law. The reply urges US aid by sending warships to convoy neutral shipping through the danger zone, with guard vessels delivering no war materials.
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Berlin
London
Germany
United States
Gerard
Waahingeton
Great Britain
England
Turks Victorious Rumors Stir Syria Egypt Amid Refugee Reports
Refugees aboard the American cruiser Tennessee claim no Turkish atrocities in Syria yet report maltreatment of locals. Jaffa, Ismailia, Suez rumor Turkish occupation and siege celebrations in Jerusalem. Entente nations mocked as Berlin’s moves cited, with German efforts seen as pressuring Britain to keep forces in Egypt.
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Egypt
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Ismaila
Suez
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Great Britain
France
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Hindu Soldiers of England in Revolt
Tokyo reports a Hindu mutiny among soldiers in Singapore British settlements. About 100 mutineers clashed with Marines from war vessels. by today half had surrendered and the revolt appeared to be subsiding.
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Tokyo
Singapore
Great Britain
Sonnet
Ram Ba Ies
WN Neutral to Stop War Exports Claim
Washington reports President Witheom asserted the neutral stance would curb war exports. The statement emphasized defense of peace and condemned aggression, while officials noted economic impacts and international reactions to such policy.
Retaliatory Measures Will Be Adopted Over Dangerous War Zone
London reports insurance premiums rise to 30 guineas per cent for US Germany war risk while Dutch policy rejects convoyed shipping, urging captains to halt at sight of submarines. New York notes British and French destroyers to escort threatened ships into port. many liners proceed under American control amid Germany’s decree.
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Lleyde
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Germany
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Hague
Veroment
Netherlands
New York
England
France
White Star
Liverpool
One Wayathe
Sava
Harold A. Banderson
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Halifax
Mannewaska
Atlantic Transport Line
Zeland
Hallifax
Portland
Chicago
Havre
Commission For Relief
Belgium
Rotterdam
Army of Zapata Retakes Capital
Carranza forces evacuate Mexico City as Zapata troops re enter the capital. Official dispatches confirm the shift with no detail on the withdrawal destination.
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Carranza
Mexico City
Washington
State Department
Four British Ships Sunk in South Seas
Buenos Aires reports from the German steamer Holger that during January and February the German auxiliary cruiser Crown Prince Wilhelm sank the British steamers Hemisphere and Potaro off the northern coast of Brazil. The Holger also notes the crews of the ships were saved.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
Holger
Crown Prince Wilhelm
Brazi
Hemisphere
Potaro
Woman slashes throat in escape attempt at hospital visit
Fort Dodge Iowa February 14 Mrs Elia Clay slashed her throat with a razor in an attempt to die by her own action. Sheriff Hohn arrived to take her before the insane commission but she asked him and her husband to leave while she dressed. They heard her cry and she was rushed to the hospital where doctors said she will live.
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Elia Clay
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Young Pfanschmidt Declared Not Guilty
In a local trial in Quincy the defendant Pfanschmidt was found not guilty after a verdict delivered amid testimony about charges related to an alleged incident. The outcome ends the court action with the acquittal noted by officials involved.
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Kaiser's East Army Declares Absolute Victory
Reports from Berlin and London claim East Prussia is free and Russians beaten on the eastern front. German forces reportedly hold a strong position near the Vistula and aim toward Warsaw while preparing for further eastern offensives.
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London
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William
Russian Army Reports Progress in Vistula and Bukowina Fronts
The general staff reports heavy fighting on the right bank of the Vistula and near Niemen with intense combat in other areas. Prisoners include 10 officers and 1,400 soldiers. three guns captured. In Bukowina, Kolomea fell to Austrian forces after two days of fighting. 2,000 prisoners and machine guns taken.
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Niemen River
Galicia
Khava-Vikerotuch
cubne-Stoudenne
Koslovska
Vyechkoff
Vyachkoff
Bukowina
Vienna
London
Kolomea
Iuckhowina
Kolomea Ville
Pruth
Carpathian
Vyechkoft
Kenyon Proposes Budget Reform Plan in Senate
Washington February 19 Senator Kenyon introduced a resolution calling for a joint commission to prepare a budget system. The proposed commission would include three senators three house members the secretary of the treasury and three economists named by the president. He warned of a looming deficit due to extravagant expenditures.
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Washington, dC. Co
Kenyon
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House
Secretary of the Treasury
Tlon
Japan Has Easier Times As Europe Slows
The Manchester Guardian argues that Europe’s gloom benefits Japan as it presses demands on China. It says Japan’s gains from Manchuria Shandong eastern Mongolia and Fukien contrast with China’s dwindling advantages since August last year while European powers and the United States focus inward.
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London
Europe
Japan
Manchester Guardian
China
Guardian
Manchuria
Shangtung
Mongolia
Yangtee Valley
Fukien
United States
Japan-China Tensions Rise Over Demands at State Department
Washington reports say Japan's demands on China are under study at the state department while Secretary Bryan maintains a policy of complete silence on inquiries or possible courses. China accuses Japan of plans undermining Manchuria Mongolia and Kiao Chi Lu. The question is whether Japan will resort to force, a concern in Peking.
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Japan
China
State Department
Bryan
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Manchuria
Mongolia
Bhan Tung
Kiao Chilo
Germany
Yuan Shi-Kai
Peking
Auditor Handlin to Block Those Extras
Pierre, February 19. State Auditor Handlin will not issue February vouchers of ten dollars for the governor, supreme court members, and railroad commissioners. He aims to compel suit to test the constitutionality of the Legislature’s monthly expense allowance. The house had rejected a bill to grant the same pay to other officials, raising questions of legality.
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Railroad Commissioners
Pierre
Handlin
House
Secretary of State
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Iowa Supreme Court Opinions Noted in Des Moines
The Iowa supreme court issued several opinions affirming or reversing decisions in a set of civil appeals. The cases include Orel versus Loven Puney, Moyer versus Myer, Simon Cassady & Co versus Arteon et al, Builders' Lime & Cement Co versus Welmer, and Price et al versus Val Kewell et al, with actions spanning Louisa Madison Scott and other counties.
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Iowa Supreme Court
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Aid Shipments From Vulcan to Palestine Reported
New York on February 10 the American relief committee announced receipt from the navy department of a plan to send the ship Vulcan with supplies to Palestine. The report mentions coal and food provisions being loaded for destitute residents amid ongoing famine.
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Owen, Sanee Committee
Navy Department
Rae Bees
Palestine
Wimborne Takes Oath as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland
Dublin reports Baron Wimborne sworn in as lord lieutenant amid tense times in Ireland. The ceremony occurred aboard a grand vessel with London and Dublin officials observing, signaling a shift toward stronger British oversight. Stake details unclear due to jagged OCR.
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London
Whmborne
Ireland
Service Has No Bounds Bulletin
A terse bulletin declares no limits on service, urging broad access and universal applicability despite unclear context or specifics.
Iowa Repeals Mulot Law Ending Prohibition Delay
The Iowa House passed the Clarkson bill by 79 to 29 to repeal the mulot law effective January 1, 1916, sending it to the governor who intends to sign. The measure returns Iowa to statewide prohibition, with dramatic, contentious debates and a notable revival of dry versus wet tactics as Representative Brammer arrives to vote aye despite illness.
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Senate
Clarke
Des Moines
Town House of Representatives
Iowa
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Representative Brammer
Polk
Brammer
Ring
Griffin
Woodbury
Klinker
Crawford
Sawyer
Lee
Tucker
Clinton
Jamison
Cluir
King
Dubuque
Miller
Bremer
Atkinson
Rayburn
Poweshlek
Brady
Representative Brady
Representative Crogier
Bronson
Hiack Hawk
Republican Party
Panama-Pacific Exposition Law Enacts 75000 Appropriation
Iowa Governor Clarke signed the Panama-Pacific exposition bill at 1 30 pm this afternoon with Speaker Atkinson present this morning. The $75 000 appropriation is now available for use by the commission.
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Clarke
Atkinson
House
Commission
Germans to Keep Interned Vessels In War Split
Washington reports Captain William G Sickel told a Senate committee that only nine of Hamburg America line's oldest ships are kept for sale with no sale attempts since the war began. He said the company faced financial limits and received orders to withdraw most ships from sale.
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William G. Sickel
Senate
Uarters
Hamburg
Jossea
Germany
Bickel
United States
Herr Ballin
Senator Burton
Sickel
Kuhn, Loch & Co
New York
McAdoo
Garraon
Bernard N. Baker
Baltimore
Baker
Benator Roos
Nightlife curbs and tea ban proposed in Berlin
Berlin reports that cafe owners seek a 2 o'clock extension to the 1 o'clock closing order amid ruin fears while police consider banning all teas in the afternoon. The new order would prohibit intoxicants and nearly all meat and beverages for soldiers, under a broad ban.
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Berlin
London
Frank James Near Death After Dangerous Incident
Fragmentary notes indicate Frank James, once a famed bandit, is reported near death after a dangerous event in Besoigior Springs on February 18. Details are unclear amid garbled text.
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No coherent event found in fragmented 1914 text
The readable fragments reflect vague references to political or social topics in 1914 but lack a clear event, date, or identifiable persons. The garbled lines prevent defining a concrete news item or summary.
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