Dozen Big Liners Threatened in Zone of Teutonic U Boats
Twelve ships under various flags stand near or in the war zone as German and Austrian submarines begin a new armed merchant campaign. The United States awaits results with concern while Berlin and Vienna pledge to avoid sinking carries with Americans aboard and to limit action based on armament. President Wilson reviews Germany's assurances with Secretary Lansing and his cabinet.
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Washington, D.C
Germany
Count von Bernstorf
Lansing
United States
Congress
New York City
Teutonic Powers
Cretic
White Star Line
Philadelphia
American Line
Fintend
Italia
Taormina
LaFayette
Bergensjord
America
Italian Line
Patria
Fabre Line
Pannonia
Cunard Line
Tonniana
Vasiles
Constantinos
Washington
D. C
Teutonic Naval
Austria
Wilson
Butter Prices Rise as Market Holds Firm in NYC
New York City reports firmer butter receipts with market as creamery specials and various grades listed. Extras reach 86 36 1-2, firsts 33 1-2 35 1-2, with packing stock No. 1 at 22 1-2 and No. 2 at 21 1-2.
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New York City
Prince of Wales Becomes Mason in London
The Prince of Wales has been initiated into the Masonic craft in London, continuing a close royal Masonry connection dating back about a century and a half. The announcement appeared in a local London report.
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London
England
Prince of Wales
Dead heat in Chicago aldermanic primaries
Chicago reports a dead heat in the aldermanic primaries as both sides claim victory. Mayor Thompson cites 27 Republican nominations as proof of triumph while anti administration forces point to seven of the rebel nine aldermen nominated. Thompson loses his home ward by 2400 votes. Fred Jundin carries the thirty third by 3200. Sullivan supporters claim thirty one of thirty five wards won for Carter Harrison allies.
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Chicago
Thompson
Fred Jundin
Roger Sullivan
Carter H. Harrison
Big Bend Power Development Plan Filed in Pierre
Incorporators J E Mallory Doane Robinson and Harry Quackenbush form the Missouri River Power Company with headquarters in Pierre and capitalization of 1 million dollars. The plan is included in House Bill 11 960 introduced by Congressman H L Gandy on February 21 to authorize development of Missouri River power at Big Bend below Pierre. The bill faces questions on private company rights and navigable stream development.
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Pierre
Big Bend
Missouri River
Missisouri River
Comany
J. IE. Mallory
Doane Robinson
Harry Quackenbush
H. L. Gandy
Missouri
Congress
Missouri River Power Company
Tariff to Bring Prosperity Is GOP Rally Cry
Louisville speaker Thomas B. Dixon, chairman of the Republican state convention, framed prosperity as tied to protection. He recalled progress from 1896 to 1912 and argued that the people now seek ways to curb the cost of living, urging protection until tariffs revert.
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Louisville
Heven
Moses
Thomas B. Dixon
Woman Loy al to Affinity In Affair Ends in Arrest
Ewalt Grewel a Tripp county rancher and Phoebe Vandervelden wife of a Gregory saloon keeper were arrested on a statutory charge after eloping. They stopped at Fairfax Nebraska area due to muddy roads and were jailed after Sheriff Hertz detained them. State's Attorney Ford offered to drop charges if Vandervelden left South Dakota. she refused. Conviction could send her to the Sioux Falls penitentiary.
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Fairfax
S. D
Hertz
Ford
South Dakota
Golder
Sioux Falls
Future Kaiser Directs Attack Against Verdun
German crown prince leads forces at Verdun with reports that Emperor Wilhelm II is also at the front directing the assault. The article notes the active involvement of both monarchs in the Verdun campaign.
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Kaiser
Verdun
Emperor
Mitchell Crowds Pose Challenge for Dry Convention
Sioux Falls, S D. The need for a large gathering place was raised as R N Holsaple of the South Dakota Anti Saloon League discussed a possible dry convention in Sioux Falls. He noted Mitchell drew about 2 000 attendees last year and that this year more outsiders may come seeking seating at the Corn Palace.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
R. N. Holsaple
South Dakota
Anti-Saloon League
Mitchell
New Haven Sues for Profits From Boston & Maine Deal
The New Haven Railway administration sued John Billard of Meriden Connecticut to recover profits alleged to be due from a 1908 deal involving Boston & Maine stock. Billard bought 119000 shares at 125 and sold back at 150, claiming a $2,750,000 profit, though only 50,000 went to him personally. The suit claims the arrangement was fictitious to conceal New Haven ownership and to circumvent Massachusetts laws.
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New York City
Br \Haven railroad
John Billard
Meriden
Gconn
New Haven
Boston & Maine
Billard
C. S. Mellen
Massachusetts
Cummins Campaign to Open Headquarters in Pierre
State Treasurer A W Ewert will run the Cummins campaign in South Dakota for the Republican national convention delegation. Headquarters will be opened in Pierre within days to push the Town candidate and secure the delegation. A petition to place Cummins name on the presidential ballot is expected to be filed shortly after March 7.
Gregory Upholds Brandeis Reputation Testimony
Stephen Gregory of Chicago former ABA president testified before the Senate investigating committee that Louis Brandeis had an excellent reputation. He spoke as a witness in Washington D C noting his opinion based on knowledge of Brandeis.
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Washington, D. C
Stephen Gregory
Chicago
American Bar Association
Louis Brandeis
Wilson appeals to Congress for confidence vote on policy
President Wilson seeks a floor vote in the House to affirm support for his foreign policy amid clashes over armed merchantmen. He asks Representative Pou to bring the issue to a quick debate and a confidence vote, framing unity against anti administration measures. The move aims to end the dispute with Germany and show Congress stands behind the administration.
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Washington
D. C
White House
Wilson
Congress
Germany
American Congress
House
United States
Representative Poul
Pou
Mr. Pou
Henry
Committee On Rules
Woodrow Wilson
Rules Committee
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Foreign Affairs Committee
Kitchin
Senate
Mrs Gerard Aided Husband's Rise in Berlin Social Life
The early social success of Ambassador James W. Gerard in Berlin is attributed to Mrs. Gerard. Her graciousness and beauty helped him gain status. After war broke out she organized relief for Americans stranded in Germany, earning praise from arriving American refugees in New York.
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James W. Gerard
Gerard
Germany
New York
March Storm Brings Sharp Cold and Snow Drifts
A severe storm hit the region turning March into a lion with zero and five degrees below temperatures. Northwest winds piled snow to about four inches, creating drifts and forcing residents to stay indoors as railway offices reported travel disruption.
Three Colleges Debate Friday In State Championship
The debate championship among three denominational colleges will be decided Friday evening as Dakota Wesleyan faces Yankton at Mitchell and Huron in that city. Wesleyan upholds the negative against Yankton and the affirmative against Huron in the socialistic control of production debate.
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Dakota Wesleyan
Yankton
Huron
Methodists
Mitchell
Southern
EB. H. Wilds
Frank Leffert
Canton
Harold Card
Frank Petrie
S. P. Nelson
Wesleyan
Francis Case
Hot Springs
Ilis Associates
Myron Brink
Elmer Lushbaugh
Wilds
College Chapel
Candidate Is a Good Walker
Claire Guy reports Charles Tisch of Claire City walked sixteen miles from Claire City to Sisseton in about five hours to attend the annual meeting of a stockholding company. He is a candidate for county treasurer and is described as a strong pedestrian capable of outwalking many younger men.
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Claire Guy, S. D
Charles Tisch
Tisch
Claire City
Sisseton
Lull Near Verdun May Preview More Violent Assaults
Inactivity reported near Verdun carries the warning that a quiet period could precede a surge in violent assaults. Officials urge vigilance as crews monitor the area for signs of escalation.
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Verdun
Verdun Front See Long Desperate Struggles Continue
Paris reports nightly bombardments while the Verdun front shows signs of resumed German activity after a brief lull. British steamer Thornby sunk with all hands. U boats reportedly sow mines near Dover. Russia cites daily war costs at 31 million rubles with eight to eleven billion rubles projected.
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London
England
Verdun
Pont-a-Mousson
Metz
Moseele River
Pais
Paris
France
Woevre
War Office
Regnieville
Remenauville
Petrograd
Russia
Dumai
West Hartlepool
Sicily
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BIG Bend Power
Million Dollar Corporation
Kentucky
Gregory
Crown Prince Wilhelm
Tifsnloon League
Sioux Kpalls
Cummins
Ewert
Bradneis
Ger
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Clark
Joint Conference Committee
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Kansas
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