Technical violation cited as U S weighs response in German submarine sinking
Washington reports indicate a technical breach of American rights after German U boats sunk merchant ships without warning. A black crewman on Torino is named as a likely British subject, with officials noting no international law justification for detaining Ambassador Gerard.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department
Turino
California
Lansing
Germany
Gerard
Berlin
Frost
George Washington
Canada
England
Manchester Guardian
Copenhagen
State Department
Navy Recruiting Push Seeks 25 000 Men
Washington announces an urgent Navy recruiting drive to enlist 25 000 additional men. Agents are instructed to begin immediate recruitment, expanding naval manpower amid ongoing national defense efforts.
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Uncle Sam
Negro Seaman
Geo. Washington
NAVY
Washington
United States Largely Absent From Berlin Editorials
Berlin newspapers on Feb 9 gave minimal attention to the United States in editorials, with commentary largely focusing on other topics and less emphasis on U.S. events. The coverage reflected a restrained and muted stance toward American developments.
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United States
Berlin
Neutral ships gain extra time to reach neutral ports
Paris reports Germany grants a further 48 hours for neutral vessels at sea to reach neutral ports. Other items note French repulse near Verdun region, civilian deaths from bombs near Dunkirk, and minor actions on the Russian front. Berlin confirms ambassador sailing for Halifax to discuss policy. A company plans a second well at Black Bay as plant is installed and capital stock rises to 50 000 dollars.
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Paris
Madrid
Petit Journa
Ays
Germany
Black Bay
Commercial well near Spyk pon shows large gas flow
Commercial well No. 1 near Spyk pon on the A and L Railway was tested yesterday and proved to be among the best in the district above Monroe. The test indicated 100,000 cubic feet daily with gas pressure rising as the drill stem is removed, and officials expect it to become the largest in the field. Directors of the Mineral Oil and Gas Company hold a meeting this afternoon to decide further steps.
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Spykpon
Monroe
Mreral Oil & Gas Company
Inquiry Demands Probe Into Charity Hospital Abuses
The Associated Charities plans a strong protest to state authorities over repeated complaints from Monroe patients sent to Shreveport charity hospital. Reports include neglect, ill treatment, filthy conditions, and poor record keeping. A coroner letter noted a patient deemed insane was discharged from Shreveport and later recovered at home. The charity board discusses further action.
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Monroe
Shreveport Charity Hospital
Associated Charities
Charities Officer Urges Trousdale to Present Complaints for Probe
At a meeting last night Associated Charities instructed Mrs. Trousdale to secure statements from complainants and, with existing evidence, present the case to the proper authorities for investigation.
Amite City Man Appointed Sub-Treasurer in New Orleans
W W H McClendon recently appointed United States sub-treasurer here qualified by posting bond of 300000 dollars. When the count began there was over 18000000 dollars in silver and several millions in gold and paper in the vaults.
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New Orleans
W.W. H. McClendon
Amite City
United States
Women urged to prepare for Red Cross service in 1917
Mrs. J. R. Wooten, chairwoman of the fifth district section of the Navy League Women’s Section, received a telegram urging women to organize for Red Cross and other National service. The message calls on women to mobilize members, enlist men, sign national service slips, and organize Red Cross first aid training for potential wartime needs.
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J. R. Wooten
Woman's Section
Navy League of the United States
Red Cross
League
Submarine War in Full Swing
President declares the submarine war in full swing while ruling out entering a broader conflict on a mere technicality.
War Not Yet Justified by Germanys Aggression
The American government lacks official evidence of an overt act to justify a war request. The submarine campaign continues with torpedoing of ships including the California, while President Wilson seeks complete proof before Congress. Reports of American casualties and detained diplomats raise urgency as Germany presses strategic moves and Britain and France seek safe conduct for diplomats. Brazil protests the Austria Hungary note and Sing Sing reports the execution death of John Carnivale.
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Washington
Germany
Wilson
Congress
California
United States
George Washington
Whit House
Gerard
Berlin
von Ernstrof
Great Britain
France
Armstrong Masonic Grand Master of La
John W. Armstrong of Welsh La was elected grand master of the Grand Lodge of Masons of Louisiana at the close of the annual session. Voting ran from 10 p m to 2 a m Thursday. Rudolph Krause Lake Charles was elected grand senior warden and Judges Wynne Rogers Orleans junior warden. Georges A Treadwell elected chief deputy grand master and other officers named include J A Daville grand secretary A Ricks grand treasurer W M Baker Arcadia J A Taylor Rayne lecturers Henry A Swasey senior deacon V V Lamkin junior deacon Ira Weinerun grand marshal W W Ventross pursuivant J A Davidson grand sword bearer New Orleans H H Bain Shreveport W B Morrison DaRidder George McDaniel Spring Creek J A Davenport Mer Rouge grand stewards.
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New Orleans
John W. Armstrong
Welsh
Grand Lodge of Masons of
Louisiana
Rudolph Krause
Lake Charles
Wynne Rogers
Orleans
Georges A.treadwell
J. A. Daville
A. Ricks
W. M. Baker
Arcadia
J. A Taylor
Rayne
Henry A. Swasey
V. V. Lamkin
Alexandria
Ira Weinerun
W. W. Ventross
Baton Roure
J. A. Davidson
H. H. Bain
Shreveport
W. B. Morrison
DaRidder
George McDaniel
Spring Creek
J. A. Davenport
Mer Rouge
Grand Stewards
Eradicate San Jose Scale in Monroe
Postmaster J T Bryant urges Monroe residents and officials to act against the San Jose scale harming fruit and shade trees. Parish Demonstration Agent B M Jackson would speak before the City Council, but was postponed. Bryant warns February haste is needed to spray and transplant before season ends.
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J. T. Bryant
San Jose
Monroe
Parish
B. M. Jackson
Jackson
Bryant
News-Star
Collector Babin Tightens Wireless Rules for Ships
In Baton Rouge on February 9 L A Babin customs collector orders strict wireless equipment enforcement for arriving vessels. Each ship will have its wireless seal affixed and inspected before departure, remaining intact until beyond the three mile limit. The report notes Germany’s unrestricted submarine activity.
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Baton Rouge
L. A. Babin
Port of
Washington
Mr. Babin
Germany
Sibme
Doctor William Mabon Dies in Pneumonia Admission
Dr William Mabon longtime superintendent of the Manhattan Psychiatric Hospital and noted alienist in the Thaw case died today from pneumonia in New York City.
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New York
William Mabon
Manhattan Insane Hospital
Fireman George Washington Killed in Line Warfare Context
Article notes the death of George Washington an American Negro fireman in line warfare and mentions shipping from Baton Rouge with the Italian steamer Bayonne sailing to Savona Italy carrying refined oil. Also references President Wilson calling for pacts in sinking tureno.
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George Washington
Baton Rouge
Bayonne
Savona
Italy
Police Watch New Gamblers In Shreveport And New Orleans
Police report raids on gambling dens in Shreveport and New Orleans have driven several undesired gamblers to Monroe. About a dozen have arrived here prompting vigilance and possible vagrancy-enforcement actions. Detectives monitor De Siard Street rooming houses and a potential revival on a second floor near the business district.
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Shreveport
New Orleans
Monroe
DeSiard Street
Sinking of California Claims Forty-One Lives
London reports the British steamer California was torpedoed off the Irish coast and sank in nine minutes with 41 dead. Two killed by explosion and 36 drowned as lifeboats launched after distress calls were sent. Survivors include Caleta Bay of Utah. Embassy seeks missing wife of killed fireman Washington. president Wilson instructed prompt fact gathering.
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California
Eiffort
London
Ticino
George Washington
Ares'can
Calety Bay
Filmare
Utah
Washington
New York
Glaston
Strieiteen
Thelp
Shreveport High to Play Ouachita Parish Team
The Shreveport High School basketball team will meet Ouachita Parish High School tomorrow at 3 pm on Parish grounds. Shreveport boasts a strong lineup and a solid record while the local squad vows to win in a fast exciting contest before a large crowd.
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Shreveport
Ouachita Parish
Monroe
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