Submarine Campaign Criticized for Its Moral Toll
Lacaze argues the German submarine campaign cannot worsen the war’s ethics and vows harsher actions. He cites Allied crews in cold seas and torpedoing incidents near Belgium and the Spanish coast while stressing the moral weight of Germany's conduct and the potential impact if the United States joins the war.
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Lacage
Mid
Paris
Marine
Campaigs
Lacaze
Lars Komse
France
Rl. Evman
Battle on Riga Front Intensifies Amid Severe Winter Weather
Report from Petrograd notes continued heavy fighting on the Riga front despite bitter cold. Both sides press for advantage near the river as reinforcements arrive, with bombardment echoing the WWI era shelling. Military observers say German forces hold but show only limited gains as winter drains momentum. War certificates drive sales, with strong interest in savings issues under Sir Thomas White.
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Petrograd
Riga
Russia
Zem
Bedor Haliez
Mackensen
Pha
Galicia
Germany
Ail Ships May Go To Halifax
The Associated Press reports negotiations with Great Britain may affect ship movements. The text suggests ships and naval operations near Halifax could resume routes or be redirected, reflecting wartime shipping uncertainties.
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Halifax
New York
Associated Press
Great Britain
Dantyls
Unequaled Savagery in Lords Debate on War and Morality
A fragment from a House of Lords discussion features remarks by the Marquess of Crewe and Earl Curzon about Germany’s menace and U S government action. They warn allies must resist while maintaining moral grounds and urge mobilization of resources including shipbuilding and import controls.
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London
House of Lords
Marqus
Crewe
Germany
Napoleon
Rederick
United States
Gertons
America
Earl Curzon
Jord
Council
Corson
Bonar Law Praises Asquith On Neutral Role Amid Sea Menace
London report shows Bonar Law telling the commons he is pleased with how former Premier Asquith voiced national sentiment on neutrals facing a marine menace. He notes growing government pressure on merchants and submarine controls, while urging calm and noting hopeful signs.
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London
Andrew Bonar Law
Commons
Asquith
Sh Wen Beng
Requisi
Et Ss
Bonar Law
British Steamer Eavestone Sunk by Submarine Fire
Survivors’ reports to the United States embassy state that a German submarine near the Eavestone opened fire on a lifeboat with three shots, sinking the steamer by shelling as the crew tried to abandon ship. The incident is described as no accident.
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London
Eavestone
United States
Steanmer
More Battalions Reach Overseas as Troops Arrive in England
Official notice confirms 230th Forestry Battalion and Infantry units have arrived safely in England. The report lists detachments from St Catharines Omni Paes and Dover, among others, as part of the overseas movement.
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Orawa
Teneoe
England
Russian Advances and Allied Air Attacks Reported
Russian successes claim a counter attack recaptured ground after enemy air raids near Jacobstadt killing seven and wounding eight. Russian aviators bombed the enemy airfield at Kobylhik. Northeast of Kirlibabo advancing detachments fought enemy out from trenches and occupied it after suppressing fire. An enemy counterattack by two companies failed. On the Romanian front infantry fighting continued. On the Caucasus front Turkish forces near Safker were repulsed.
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Gro
Jacobstadt
Kobilhik
Kirlibabo
Safker
Nationalist Party Urges Early Debate on Ireland Policy
In a House of Commons meeting the Nationalist leader John Redmond proposed to ask the government for an early day motion. The motion calls for Ireland to be governed with consent of the governed and for freedom from delay as part of the Allies' aims.
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London
House of Commons
John Redmond
Gee
Treland
Submarine Sunk Again by Air After North Sea Attack
The Times reports a prewar incident where a German U boat was sunk in the North Sea after an aviator dropped a bomb near the surface. The blast capsized the submarine, tossing the pilot and gunner into the sea, where both were rescued. The crew later learned the vessel was the Deutschland.
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New York
the Times
Bremen
North Sea
Abandon Graves Case No Further Prosecution
Washington reports there will be no further prosecution of the case against Karl Arme Graves an intern spy arrested here for attempting to extort $5000 from Countess von Bernsterff Graves now to be bailed pending a preliminary hearing authorities say the evidence tied to German embassy links will depart the United States before the next court date
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Grave
Washington
Karl Arme Graves
Countess von Bernsterff
Graves
United
Kaiser Has Now Got His Answer
A fragmentary report notes a British question about imperial policy and representation. The Kaiser reportedly addressed concerns on dominion sittings and diplomacy, stressing that a great empire should not be severed, though the source text is garbled.
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Kaiser
London
House Se
Dominions
Ae le Kaiser
Fear for weak nations haunts Petrograd era papers
Disorderly scraps warn that neutral regions and weak allies could fall to Germany if decisive action falters. The rhetoric recalls past emergencies and urges urgent united resistance to avert a broader collapse.
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Petrograd
Wilapiple
Ealy
Germany
War Plant Blast Near Amsterdam Kills 200 Women
A dynamite factory at Sehlebusch near Glogne in Holland exploded on the 27th, killing about 200 women. A railway accident between Aix la Chapelle and Louvain caused 26 Belgian men to die, per the report in Ansion on the newspaper.
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Amsterdam
Les Nouvelles
Macet
Holland
Sehlebusch
Glogne
Aix la Chapelle
Louvain
No Change Inauguration Amid Foreign Situation Urges March Plans
Fragmentary text indicates a call for maintaining inauguration plans and public events despite unsettled foreign affairs. It mentions March dates and a formal stance on proceeding as planned.
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Washington
Ujent’ Waatwiade
Ias
Planac Aa Sa
Tech
Second Miracle in Cana and the Kingdom Vision
A Sunday School lesson reflects on Jesus turning water to wine in Cana as a sign of the coming kingdom. It links this event to resurrection themes, the Bridegroom motif, the Lord's kingship, and the Great Physician healing a nobleman's son while urging faithful living in a present evil age.
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D. M. Stearns
Gallilee
Israel
God
Jacobes
Cieas
Jerusalem
Philippines
Mary
Jesus
Peter
Turion
Change in Turkish Policy Not Alter War Aims Berlin
In a dispatch the Overseas News Agency reports that Tahhich cabinet ministers will not alter Turkey's policy. The new government is urged to continue fighting the Allies with renewed energy toward final victory.
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Berlin
Tahhich
Pew
Teutonic
Erneyes Ann
British Capture Key Positions on Somme Front
A British report details advances on the Somme with captures north and south of Ancre and near Grandcourt. It notes prisoners taken, dugouts bombed, and several enemy trenches overrun. Artillery duel persists near Armentieres while a February air raid on an enemy aerodrome inflicted damage and a fighter aircraft was lost.
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London
Sallis
Chede
Grandcourt
Andre
Reece Arte
Ancre
Ecaouars
Bourhavesnes
Gueudecourt
Jaesee
Armentieres
Ets
Ota
End War by End of Summer Reported at Entente Talks
A fragment from a conference report notes representatives of the Entente area discussing a determination to terminate the war by the end of the summer. The wording is scrambled but centers on a pledged timeline and diplomatic negotiation.
Canadians in Successful Raid Across London
Canadian war records report two more successful raids amid wintry conditions. Composed parties from Manitoba Alberta and Quebec carried out missions to strike enemy targets destroy mine shafts and seize prisoners. Sixty five captive enemy losses and two new guns augmented recent Canadian captures as raids continued with thorough planning and execution.
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London
Canadian War Records Office
Picks
Anitoba
Alberta
Daysent
Quebec
Yayth S
Britain Heightens War Confidence As Submarine Threat Grows
An Associated Press briefing from the admiralty outlines Britain’s preparedness and claims a single hull may cruise without a hit, while torpedoing merchant ships continues. The report notes measures to deter attacks and suggests naval actions will reveal the war’s outcome through daily sinkings.
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Associated Press
Admiralty
Swedes Refuse Allies in Neutrality Policy
The Swedish government rejects US President Wilson's plea for other neutrals to sever diplomatic ties with Germany and pledges to maintain strict impartial neutrality. The note emphasizes Sweden's long standing policy of neutrality and nonalignment as the path to peace.
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Stockholm
Wilson
United States
Germany
Teutons Open Peace Talks Says Central Powers Ready
Vienna dispatches report Hungarian Premier and Vienna officials indicate the Central Powers are ready to negotiate for peace. Despatches from Amsterdam relay the correspondent's note that Count Stephen Veza, a notable figure, conveyed the initiative amid wartime diplomacy.
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Vienna
Rewer
Amsterdam
Stephen Veza
Eledgy iv
Submarine Disaster Report From Copenhagen Dateline
Copenhagen reports the Daniah Jam crew of 23 declares they were attacked as the submarine went down. The German raid destroyed their vessel near Standard and sunk another craft flying the French flag as stated in Poliiken.
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Copenhagen
Poliiken
Sid
Standard
Jan Clare
Holland Will Defend Rights London Statement on submarine threat
A Hague despatch reports Premier Van Der Linden in the second chamber reaffirmed Holland’s stance on submarine warfare. He said the government would uphold international law amid Germany’s threats and would protest obstructive submarine actions while maintaining a neutral, impartial war posture.
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London
Hague
van der Linden
Germany
Premiies
Fregme
Spain Replies Firmly to Germany on War Note
Spain's government delivers a firm response to Germany's note, asserting clear opposition and readiness to uphold its position. The statement emphasizes steadfastness and adherence to policy despite German pressure.
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