Germany Ready to Modify Action If England Follows
Report states Germany will consider adjusting policy if England takes similar steps. no final decision announced.
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Germany
England
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1915
Page
1
German note links retaliation to British blockade policy
The German ambassador delivered a note to the U S State Department stating Germany would suspend plans to attack British merchantmen if Britain ends efforts to starve German civilians. It accuses Britain of violating international law by supplying noncombatants and says armed British merchantmen would travel in groups. Submarines would then fight rather than search these vessels as warships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
State Department
Germany
Great Britain
Austro Montenegro War Resumes With Port Bombardment
After a long pause fighting rekindled between Austria and Montenegro. The Austrian fleet bombarded Antivari port and two Austrian planes attacked the palace housing King Nicholas and Montenegrin royal family members. Reports from the east are sparse as a decisive North Poland battle looms. Germany claims pursuit of retreating Russians while both sides claim advantage in the Carpathians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
Montenegro
Antivari
Nicholas
Poland
Carpathians
Germany seeks Italy entry in war
Rome reports the German ambassador to Italy will propose Italy intervene on the German side in exchange for territorial concessions. The date is February 15. The potential deal aims to shift Italy’s posture amid ongoing hostilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Italy
Rome
Des Moines Saloons Seal Doors Tonight
Des Moines Iowa ends alcohol service as 86 saloons close their doors at midnight and are not expected to reopen. The nationwide dry wave reaches into the city with enforcement expected tonight.
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Des Moines
Iowa
City Council action ends saloon permits in Des Moines
Des Moines voters pressured the City Council to not renew saloon licenses, which expired December 31. The council adopted radical action but granted a six week lease to close out the businesses. Prohibition cases have moved through courts for years. Dewey’s Flagship Olympia bound for the Panama-Pacific Exposition. Admiral Dewey’s ship was recently refitted in dry-dock at Charleston.
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Des Moines
Charleston
Olympia
George Dewey
Navy Department
Judging Field Trials for Pointers Opens in California
Robert K. Armstrong of Barber Junction, North Carolina, began judging the pointers and setters in the field trials at Shakerfield California on February 15. Winners will be shown at the Exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shakersfield
Cal
Robert K. Armatrong
Barber Junction
N. C
Diversifying a Great Help to Cotton Growers
A religious Agricultural Commissioner argues diversification aids cotton regions by boosting soil fertility and livestock, reducing pest damage, and improving marketing. It contends diversified farming can double income on half the land, with better grading and timing of sales.
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WW. M. Cottrell
Rock Island Lines
Hold Cotton Until Market Improves, Says Grower
Grower notes that cotton value may rise ten to fifteen per cent after harvest. With livestock and general field crops paying the bills, the grower will not be forced to sell immediately. He can hold until the market is right.
Allies to spend ten billion on war expenses this year
London reports that David Lloyd George told the House of Commons the Allies face ten billion dollars in war expenses for the current year and that England’s outlay exceeds both allies combined. He noted no joint Allied loan. Churchill signaled possible new controls on food shipments to Germany.
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Associated Press
London
David Lloyd George
House of Commons
Todiny
England
Winston Spencer Churchill
Germany
Boston City Club Opens Modern 13 Floor Building
The Boston City Club unveiled its new 13 floor home today with a dedication ceremony. The facility includes every modern feature for social and public service use and serves about 5000 members.
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Boston
New City Club
Boston City Club
Apkins Returns To Indiana On Forgery Charge
Frankfort Ky February fifteenth. Peter P. Apkins finishes a state prison term for bigamy and is met by Indiana officers at his door with requisitions for his return to Connorsville for forgery charges.
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Frankfort
Peter P. Apkins
Indiana
Apkins
Connorsville
Ind
Men urged to attend United Charities meeting
A public meeting of the United Charities is set for Tuesday in City Hall to hear a plan of work from Francis H. McLean. He urges active male involvement in municipal welfare policies, noting the need for rehabilitation, unemployment solutions, child welfare, and a central organizing effort beyond relief.
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United Charities
Francis H. McLean
American Association of Societies For
McLean
Associated Charities
Fight in the House Over Rule as Debates Loom
Washington February 15. Congress enters the final sixteen days of the sixty third session amid a battle over a cloture rule and a government ship purchase bill. Administration leaders aim to pass the compromise measure in the House despite Democratic resistance and Republican opposition.
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Senate
House
Washington
Congress
Wilson
Clark
Love affair blamed for tragic carbolic acid suicide
In Winnsboro Louisiana on February 14 18 year old Mildred Watkins daughter of H B and Mrs Watkins threatened to kill herself if her fiancé Alsop Moore did not call that night He failed to call and she swallowed carbolic acid dying about 5 45 pm Her note tore from a small scrap clutched in her hand and the family rushed to no avail The Times notes the quarrel and Moore’s remorse but not the full cause of the tragedy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnsboro
Mildred Virginia Watkins
H. B. Watkins
Alsop Moore
Times
Miss Watkins
Senate forecast in river and harbor bill debate
House leaders expressed relief at a likely Senate filibuster restraint by Senator Burton on the river and harbor bill, after his previous year’s stance. The confidence followed assurances during a trimmed session highlighted by governing officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton
Senate
Destructive Floods Hit Italian Quake Districts
In Rome flooding followed recent earthquakes with low lying areas evacuated and bridges at risk. The Rome to sea road was closed due to carbide depots leaking after Tiber infiltration causing nearby buildings to collapse. Lima State Hospital opened under Dr Charles H Clark with capacity for 600, rising to 1000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Rome
Italy
Tiber
Lima, O
Lima State Hospital
Charles H. Clark
U S Carrier Jason Heads to Panama Exposition with Art
The U S collier Jason is due at Plymouth today en route to America carrying art objects from France and Belgium for the Panama Pacific Exposition.
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London
U.S
Jason
Plymouth
Americs
France
Belgium
Tragedy touches Watkins family after daughter’s death
The Watkins family, recent Prentiss, Mississippi immigrants, mourn the untimely death of a daughter. Her note to a sweetheart or relative could not be located, and it is unclear who retrieved it. Mr. Watkins, a lumberman who runs a sawmill at Jonesville, Louisiana, was away and notified tonight. he is expected back tomorrow. The couple’s parents and two younger sisters and a brother are left to mourn.
Nomination Deadline Set for Nobel Prizes by Norwegian Committee
The Norwegian parliamentary committee in charge of Nobel prize nominations announces today as the final day to submit nominations. The prize distributions are slated for December.
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Washington
Cotton Belt Richest in World Resources Says Advocate
Agricultural Commissioner H M Cottrell argues the U S cotton belt holds the richest natural resources with a long growing season and abundant sun. He warns diversification is needed to avoid repeated hard years and debt, outlining a shift to mixed farming while maintaining cotton as a surplus crop.
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H. M. Cottrell
Rock Island
United States
Southland
Hese
Red Cross Mission Aids War Refugees in Nish Serbia
The Nish region swelled from a 20 000 population to over 100 000 as war displaced residents. American Red Cross relief spreads through the city, with Serbian officials praising aid and American goodwill amid ongoing conflict.
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