German sinking of Dutch ships threatens war with Holland
The loss of seven Dutch vessels plus cargoes valued at about 11.6 million dollars sparks global alarm. London reports indicate a near break between the Netherlands and Germany. Dutch crews, previously told ships would be safe, were torpedoed after February 22 as officials claimed an extended safety period.
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Associated Press
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Grenadier
Zaandiek
Noorderijk
Eemland
Jacatra
Menado
Bandoeng
Caasterland
New York
Netherlands
Germany
Hogue
The
Hague
Arkansas senators accused of bribery in dark alley payoffs
Little Rock, Feb. 24. A county grand jury special session investigates alleged bribery of Arkansas senators. Police report two senators accepted packages containing 1000 dollars each in a dark alley the night before arrests. Senators posted 10000 dollar bonds.
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Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas Senate
Bailey declines to speak as Texas House debates election reform
Austin Texas Feb 24 Former Senator Bailey wired from Washington declining to address the legislature owing to press of business there The house defeated a proposal to amend the state election laws to provide a double primary at all elections by voting to postpone action indefinitely
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Bailey
Washington
House
Auto Show Opens in Atlanta Largest Southeast Event
Atlanta Ga Feb 24 The largest show of automobiles and accessories ever seen in the Southeast opened today in the Auditorium and will run through next week Nearly all notable exhibits from New York and Chicago are present with prominent manufacturers represented Attendees expected from Georgia South Carolina Florida Alabama East Tennessee and beyond
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New York
Chicago
Georgia
South Carolina
Florida
Alabama
East Tennessee
YANKS START TRAINING AT MACON FOR CAMP
New York manager Bill Donovan leads a dozen battery men to the Yankees spring camp in Macon Georgia with pitchers and catchers due to report Monday. Other players join by week end as team plans strenuous early exhibitions with the Boston Braves and Brooklyn club.
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New York
Bill Donovan
The Partial Teacher Teases a Child at Home
Uncle Ed asks for a nice teacher but Belle says no. Belle calls the teacher mean and complains she was skipped when dusting duties were shared with George Brown, provoking her mother's rebuke.
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Belle
George Brown
The Installment Plan Swaggers Through Town
A casual exchange notes a swagger car used by Glithers. It belongs to the seller and will remain his for twelve months, highlighting an installment purchase. The conversation hints at ownership and the ongoing repayment period.
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Glithers
President Wilson weighs timing for international relations statement
Washington reports that with Congress adjourned for a week, President Wilson has not indicated when he will present a formal statement on international relations. The next cabinet meeting is set for Tuesday as press notes ease excitement over the Athos incident and the fate of the missionary aboard the torpedoed vessel.
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Washington
Congress
Wilson
Athos
Armed Raider in Indian Ocean Sinks Two British Steamers
Tokio reports the armed merchant ship Nicki Niche raiding Indian Ocean commerce and sinking two British steamers southwest of Colombo. The wireless note indicates ongoing hostilities and the threat to Allied shipping in the region.
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Indian Ocean
Tokio
Nicki
Colombo
Army and Navy Estimates Outline Force Strengths
London reports the army estimates set total field forces at 5,000,000 men excluding India. A separate navy estimate adds 60,000 officers and men, lifting navy personnel to 450,000.
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London
India
American liner Finland sails from Liverpool with notable passenger
The American Line steamship Finland, carrying 166 passengers including former American minister to the Netherlands Dr Henry Van Dyke, left Liverpool February 17 and is due in New York next Tuesday or Wednesday. She is now presumed safely beyond the submarine zone.
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New York
American Line
Finland
Henry van Dyke
Netherlands
Liverpool
Germans abandon position in Somme sector
Berlin reports that yesterday German forces abandoned parts of an advanced position in the Somme sector to the British. The war office also notes a French attack on Champagne failed.
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Berlin
Somme
War Office
Champaigne
Two Americans Aboard Sinking Vessels Reported
Washington February 24 report says two more ships were sunk including the Norwegian steamer Skrim with Americans aboard and another Norwegian vessel, details incomplete as the casualty toll and full identifications are pending.
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Washington
Skrim
Senate Democrats vow to fight to finish revenue bill standoff
Washington February 24 Senate Democrats determined to press a finish against Republican obstruction over the revenue bill and related measures. They prepared to extend debate and consider continuing Congress in session through March 4 as obstructionist tactics resume on the conference report for the legislative judicial and executive appropriation bill.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Congress
Exports Rise in January From New York Ports
Exports of domestic merchandise on ships leaving New York during January rose in value by more than 231 million dollars compared with January 1916, signaling a substantialtonnage and trade increase for the port and national economy during that period.
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Associated Press
New York
Habberton Turns Seventy Five Amid Old Fame
New York February twenty fourth. John Habberton marks his seventy fifth birthday at Westwood New Jersey. The author is best known for Helen's Babies which sold a quarter million copies and was translated into several languages.
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New York
John Habberton
Westwood
N. J
Habberton
Helen
the Nook
Cuban-American Horse Show Opens in Havana
The Cuban-American International Horse Show opened on the grounds of the Cuban-American Racing Association in Havana. The government supports the event with prizes totaling 25,000, attracting leading U S breeding houses and notable attendees including Mrs Alfred Vandervilt and Mr and Mrs Harry Payne Whitney from New York.
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Havana
Cuba
United States
New York
Alfred Vandervilt
Harry Payne Whitney
Two American Sailed Vessels Warned by State Department
Blenheim and another vessel with American sailors aboard were reported to the state department today by American consuls. Both ships received warnings and the two Americans were landed safely.
Italian transport Minas sunk near Silioniki
Berlin reports the admiralty announces the Italian transport Minas carrying 1000 soldiers to Silioniki was sunk with only two survivors. The loss includes most of the crew and passengers, confirming a major wartime disaster with no immediate details on the cause.
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Berlin
Admiralty Today
Siloniki
Bank Officers Named In Cashier and Assistant Cashier Roles
The article lists Na Sam W Brown as Cashier and P W Buttron as Ass t Cashier, detailing the bank's administrative lineup. The notice emphasizes the appointed officers and their official titles within the financial institution.
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Sam W. Brown
P. W. Buttron
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