Britain ships build secret navy of submarine chasers
Britain forms a 540 vessel fleet of small submarine chasers built along the St Lawrence River by the Submarine Boat Company to replace battleships. The 8 by 12 by 114 foot craft carry 506 horsepower, reach 22 mph, mount 1pdr guns, and offer a 1500 mile range at reduced speed. Ten crew per ship support a ten day sea patrol capability.
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Great Britain
Submarine Boat Company
St Lawrence River
British Isles
No New Move By Wilson In War News
Front dispatches report German efforts in the Miraumont sector of the Ancre front failed after British artillery and troops repelled attacks. French positions in Champagne near St Quentin were shelled by Germans, with infantry attacks stalled by heavy fire. Russian offensives in the Oilus valley and Romanian front activities are noted with limited gains. British losses include two more steamers sunk by German submarines. Washington weighs policy against Germany’s submarine warfare and plans for a possible address to Congress by President Wilson.
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Suunday
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Oilus
Romania
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Okna
Irak
Kut-el Amara
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Germany
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Wilson
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capitol
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Halifax
danser
gore
Kirkwall
United States
Austria-Hungary
Taurhev
Yarrowdale
state department
Brave War Zone Perils Afloat to Europe
Twelve Vestel steam ships including an American registered liner sailed from New York toward European ports to navigate the prohibited zone declared by Germany. Among arrivals were the City of Pueblo with American crew led by Captain John B. Willett, and the Moreni returning from the Mediterranean. other ships included the Laconia and Roma, with uncertain American passengers aboard.
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New York
Germany
Laconia
Liverpont
Roma
Bordeans
Rotterdam
Cardi
Self-inflicted death under stress in Columbus home
John Stewart, fifty four, president of the Stewart State company, killed himself with a pistol while in front of a mirror in his Columbus residence after bidding his wife goodbye. He died soon after, reportedly prompted by ill health. Stewart had moved to Columbus about nineteen years ago from Easton, where his brother Russell Stewart serves as presiding judge of Northampton county courts.
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Columbus
Hopeful in Vienna amid cautious U.S. stance shift
Vienna circles see Austro American destination not hopeless with Frederick Penfield the American ambassador aiding a friendly settlement. Two signs Washington avoids an immediate break with Austria Hungary: Joseph C. Grew reassigned as deputy consul and a $250000 donation from American Jewish charities wired by Secretary Lansing. Cincinnati reports a revolver duel leaves an unidentified man dead after a pursuit by police. Columbus reports a stabbing in a family row with Le Roy and Jesse Walker involved.
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Frederick Penfelt
Washington
Austria-Hungary
Joseph C. Grew
Cincinnati
Spanish neutrality debated in Madrid chamber
In Madrid on February 19 deputies including Senors Rodes and Garcia pressed Prime Minister Count De Romanones on Spain's war stance. The premier said Spain remains neutral between opposing blocs, citing its actions with the United States and insisting that Spain cannot engage in moves that would jeopardize friendships and tranquility.
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Garcia
Count De Romanones
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mntervene
Germany
Count De Romanenes
United States
Spain
Teimmany
Safety festival policy saves miners lives
Washington reports 1916 coal mining set records for output and workers while achieving the lowest death rate in 18 years. Van H Manning notes 750000 workers, 260000 tons per life lost, and a safer industry due to the national safety movement. Governor E C De Baca dies of pernicious anaemia in Santa Fe.
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Van H. Manning
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Manne
Santa Fe N.M
E. C. De Baca
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Wihliam CMeloueld
De Baca
Automobiles Crash Kills Mrs Beery in Daytona
Mrs. Samuel Th. Beery of Columbus Ohio was killed in a Daytona Beach Florida automobile accident. Separate obituaries note the death of Samuel C Edsall bishop of Minnesota after an operation. Lassen Peak California erupts with smoke and ash. Navy Secretary Daniels misses Washington birthday exercises at Ohio State. Baby Champ Clark Thomson of New Orleans, grandson of Speaker Clark, receives a gold family gift from the House. Lehigh Valley railroad expansion plans total over 5.6 million dollars, part of a 11.0 million spend in 1916 and 1917.
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Samuel TH. Beery
Columbus
Daytona
Samuel C. Edsall
Minnesota
Lassen Peak
California
house of representatives
Lehigh Valley railroad
Forces poised for attack on Santiago do Cubo
From Favana on February 1, reports say the government plans to strike at Santiago do Cubo as Cego da Avila is restored. Generals Ries, Ramos at Manvandla with troops and General Cebroca at Baracon mobilize toward the Oriente capital for an assault.
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Ries
Ramos
Manvandla
Cebroca
Baracon
Oriente
ONE DAY'S RECORD German Submarine Destroys 51000 Tons
Berlin reports that within twenty four hours a German submarine sank an auxiliary cruiser of 20906 tons, two auxiliary cruisers or transport steamers of 13600 tons each, and another transport steamer of 4600 tons, totaling 31000 tons in one day. prior Feb 1 losses included six steamers and one sailing vessel.
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Berlin
herverene
TEneland
MOVE AGAINST SOCIAL ILS Conference of Charities and Corrections
The National Conference of Charities and Correction planned to meet in Pittsburgh June 6 18 with abolition of poverty as its theme. Frederic Alma of Buffalo will deliver the president's address on that topic. Discussions cover neglected children slums the criminal class the insane and rural poor with reviews by divisions led by Wilfred S Reynolds.
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Conference of Charities and Corrections
Chicago
National Corference of Charities and Correction
Pittsburgh
iganization
Frederic Alimy
Buffalo
Charles D. Williams
Detroit
Tomas Mott Osborne
Auburn
N.Y
Mutual Welfare league
Ameri iss
Wilfred S Reynolds
Full Suffrage Leaders Seek November 1918 Referendum
Suffrage leaders in the general assembly favor submitting the full suffrage referendum for Ohio in November 1918 rather than the coming November. They have started a movement to amend the Sanator.
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Columbus
general assembly
Ohio
Congress Eyes Revenue and Defense Bills in Lull Before Extra Session
Washington leaders push revenue and naval measures as the Sixty-fourth Congress ends. The Senate prioritizes the revenue and naval bills, while the House moves Army appropriations and sundry deficiencies. The administration seeks authority to defend American seamen and shipping rights, with debates on railroad labor and shipping controls looming. Majority Leader Kitchin predicts no extra session, aiming to clear the president's program if the Senate advances first.
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Germany
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house
congress
naval affairs committee
shipping board
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jlonse
Kitchin
Guardsmen Mustered Out On Mexican Border Move
Washington Poe reports orders to muster out all guardsmen on the Mexican border. General Ponto warns of immediate demobilization, with last trains north in March. General Pestune remains at Eb Pago with a division. the cavalry unit supports the port. Crows bring $90,000 through onion sales, buttered by locals.
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Poe
war department
Pon
Mhen Swaith
Pestune wall
Eb Pago
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