Uncle Sam's Warning to Belligerents Shocks Circles
Washington warnings to England and Germany bold and sharp as the United States asserts neutral rights in a new war zone. Officials fret over the use of the U S flag and vow strict accountability for any attack on American vessels or lives.
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Lusitania
Foreign Office
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Weather update for Wisconsin Minnesota and nearby regions
The report notes likely rain or snow in Wisconsin tonight and Saturday with no temperature change. Minnesota faces fresh north winds with snow tonight and Saturday. Cloudy conditions dominate the region with a western storm center affecting Colorado and the upper Mississippi valley to the lower lake region.
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Colorado
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Juaniitoba
Pacific Coast
Famous Hymn Writer Fannie Crosby Dead at 85
Bridgeport Connecticut reports the death of Fannie Crosby born Mrs Alexander Van Alstyne. The famed hymn writer died at her home aged 85 after months of feebleness. Crosby authored over eight thousand hymns and used more than two hundred pen names. Her works were translated widely and included Safe in the Arms of Jesus and Rescue the Perishing. She had been blind since infancy and relied on memory to read and compose.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Fannie Crosby
Crosby
Alexander van Alstyne
Henry D. Booth
Jesus
Many Funny Stunts in Store Tonight at Students Show
A high school vaudeville show opens tonight with ten acts and a curtain at eight o'clock. Dress rehearsal drew praise from pupils and teachers who call this the best school entertainment yet. The lineup promises thrills and laughs with plenty of amateur acting but high energy and variety.
Russians Forced to Retreat from German Province
Berlin reports that Soviet forces have been pushed beyond the border as German authorities announce a retreat by Slavic troops. The move comes amid advancing German positions and tightened front lines in the province.
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Berlin
Bob appeals for U S to offer war mediation service
"Bob" calls for the United States to provide a formal war mediation service. He urges neutrals be assembled to voice protest on behalf of the peaceful half of the world in the pursuing conflict resolution.
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Bob
U. S
Germany plans new offensive prompts calls for map change
Kaiser's presence on the East Front is cited as signaling a key strategic move. The article argues it is not in the interest of human progress to wipe any nation off the earth.
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Germany
Kaiser
East Front
Earth
Vienna Reports Successes On Eastern Front Amid Heavy Snow
The Kaiser on the eastern front as fighting rages along the East Prussian frontier the Vistula region and the Carpathians with the German staff calling results eminently satisfactory. Russians are forced back to prepared bases while reinforcing forces arrive. Petrograd says a great operation looms and Przemysl remains held amid harsh winter conditions.
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Carpathian
Grand Duke
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Vienna
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Galicia
Przemys
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War Office
Prussia
Carpathians
Przemysl
Trial ends in mistrial over Kleist case press abuse
The $250000 suit by Max Kleist against Edward N. Breitung and his wife’s parents for alienation of affection ends with a mistrial. Judge Hand discharged the jury citing extreme press abuse in New York coverage, saying a controversial interview suggesting the defense was linked to an alleged assault prejudiced the case.
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New York
Max Kleist
Edward N. Breitung
Governor Dunne Denies Halt on Chicago Hanging
In Springfield on February 12 Governor Dunne refused to interfere with the impending execution of Roswell C. F. Smith in Chicago for the murder of a four year old girl. The hanging is scheduled for tomorrow.
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Dunne
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C. F. Smith
Hints at menace to America in neutral shipping rights
Senator La Follette urged immediate mediation to end war, warning that delay pulls neutral nations into conflict. He cited Argentina, Brazil, and Chile as mediators, condemned private arms traffic, and challenged arms race rhetoric. He warned Britain and Germany threaten neutrality and urged arms limitation and export bans to secure peace.
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Brazil
Chile
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Great Britain
Germany
Washington Not American Vessel Doubt Cast On Registry
State department officials questioned whether the Archipelago American steamship Washington, reported sunk by the Russian fleet in Trebizond harbor, was truly an American vessel. Records showed Archipelago American offices at Smyrna with no U S branches, and no proof of American registry for the Washington.
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State Department
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Constantinople
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Tribune Wants: Find the Man Who Holds What You Want
A terse Tribune prompt urges readers to identify the person who controls a desired asset and then pursue it relentlessly. The quotation frames a strategy of locating the holder and “hanging on” to secure the goal.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court voids forestry plan ruling today
The Wisconsin Supreme Court wipes out the state forestry plan in a ruling issued today. The decision affects state forest management policy and its implementation across Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin
State Supreme Court
Mayor Sorensen enters re election race in informal notice
Ori J. Sorensen, La Crosse mayor for two years and former chief executive, announced informal candidacy for re election. He said a formal platform and announcement would follow in a few days. Oscar Hulberg was mentioned as a potential opponent but declined to commit.
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Spanish Minister Caro Departs Mexico City Aboard Delaware
Deport ed by Carranza from Mexico City the Spanish Minister Caro was aboard the battleship Delaware off Vera Cruz today. His alleged activities for Angel De Casco a Spanish subject sparked the incident. The state department framed the dispute as between Spain and Carranza alone.
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Carranza
Mexico City
Caro
Delaware
Vera Cruz
Angel de Casco
State Department
Spain
Night With Eagles Home Talent Show Impresses La Crosse
Majestic theater crowds fill the house as the Eagles company delivers a polished two week in the making home talent show. Little Margaret Ness amazes with The Dancing Mermaid and Sox Mitchell delights with dance and song. A cow entry spoof by R. Fisher and Andrew Boyd mocks a local packing plant. The program runs again tonight and Saturday with a matinee added.
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Margaret Ness
Sox Mitchell
Andrew Boyd
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Fisher
Bridge burned after note threats spur barren river scare
Wild excitement grips Bowling Green as the College street bridge over the Barren river is burned. A note, likely written by an illiterate, threatens further explosions, heightening panic in the city.
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Bowling Green
College Street
Court declares policy unconstitutional and steps illegal
A sweeping court decision rules nearly all steps and policy derived from the plan illegal. The amendment and its founding measure are deemed to have been passed unlawfully and are invalid under the ruling.
Wisconsin forestry plan struck down by state supreme court
The Wisconsin Supreme Court voided most steps in the states northern timber program, ordering lands from trust funds returned and land contracts void. It declared the internal improvement amendment improperly passed and struck down related acts, with the land commissioners and Judge Hastings ordered to audit and report to the court.
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Walter C. Owen
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Hugh Ryan
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