Rumanians Interned in Germany Protest Rights Violation
The Romanian foreign ministry reports Germany has begun transporting Romanian males ages 16 to 65 to Germany for internment while other protected groups are left in the country. Bucharest denounces the act as an attack on Romanian rights and appeals to universal conscience for compensation.
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Paris
Germany
Spanch Legation
Rumania
Russia
Siberia
Romania
Belgium
Secretary Lansing seeks $500000 relief fund from Congress
Wallington Feb 18 Secretary Lansing asked Congress for an emergency appropriation of 500000 for relief protection and transportation of American citizens in Europe noting continued state department expenses amid war and urging immediate funds in light of recent international developments. He also asked 450000 for purchase of embassy property at Petrograd and cited the embarrassment of the American embassy there compared to other nations.
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Wallington
Europe
Congress
Lancing
Germany
Nerely
State Department
United States
First War Fund
Relef
Lansing
Petrorad
Department
Builder of Canal Explains Tolls
Maj Gen Goethals, Panama Canal builder, told the St. Louis Chamber of Commerce that foreign ships pay about eleven percent less tolls than American ships of equal capacity due to differing tonnage ratings. He said the canal would be paying if foreign vessels were taxed on the same basis as American ships.
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ST. Louis
Majjor Gen Goethals
Panama Canal
Gibson City Revokes Utility Franchise Over Lighting
Gibson City council revokes the Central Illinois Utilities SPD franchise supplying electric current and orders poles and wires removed with a $20 daily penalty. This follows a fight to block a municipal electric plant after citizens voted bonds in October and the plant’s issuance was enjoined.
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Bloomington
Til
Council of
Gibson City
Tulinois
SPD
Utilities
Senate approves action of president by 78 to 5
Washington Feb 8 The senate formally endorsed President Wilson's severance of diplomatic relations with Germany by a 78 to 5 vote. The measure supported the president's course and the withdrawal of the American ambassador from Berlin while returning the German ambassador's passports. Names of dissenters and debate details are noted, with Senator Stone urging unity and Senator Kirby opposing the resolution as a potential declaration of war.
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Senate
Washington
Wilson
Germany
Stone
Foreign Relations Committee
Gerard
Berlin
von Bernstorft
Petite Rate
Arkansas
Maman
Mississippi
Grenna
North Dakota
Works
California
la Follette
Wisconsin
United States
Kirby
Congress
Neutrals Ships May Carry Gun
New York report states American ling steamships St. Louis and St. Paul in port will have sailing postponed indefinitely. P A S Franklin quotes Washington message via Secretary Lansing that government cannot advise private owners on sailing routes through German declared waters. Owners consider sailing within prohibited waters or arming ships themselves to deter attacks.
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New York
American Ling
St. Louis
St. Paul
P. A. S. Franklin
International Mercantile Marine
Washington
Franklin
American Line
Lansing
Consolidation bill reported next week in Illinois
Springfield Feb. 8 Gov Lowden proposes consolidation of state bureaus. Efficiency and economy committee will report the bill to the house Friday. Chairman Traladay set a meeting for tonight to consider a revised draft ready for action.
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Springfield
Till
Lowden
House
Efficiency and Economy Committee
Traladay
Lowden Relays U of I Tender of Scientific Aid
Springfield Feb 8 The offer by University of Illinois President James to lend the universitys scientific equipment for government war aid was telegraphed to the War Department Wednesday by Gov Lowden The message emphasizes civilian support for national defense and university resources.
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Lowden
U. of I
Springfield
Ill
James
University of Illinois
War Department
Lowiden
Vote No on the Stone Resolution
The senate rejects the resolution approving the presidents address of February 3 1917 which severed diplomatic relations with Germany and sought congressional authority for potential actions to protect American sailors and citizens on the high seas. Five votes oppose the resolution and five oppose it.
Fletcher Will Leave Saturday for Mexico Post
Ambassador Fletcher plans to depart Saturday for his post in Mexico by rail via Laredo due to unreliable water routes between Vera Cruz and Mexico City. Rebel activity has disrupted rail lines near the coast and capital, isolating Mexico City from Vera Cruz. Reports place ex-Diaz general Higenio Aguilar operating nearby with a strong force, while Manuel Pelaez recently defeated a Carranza garrison near Tampico. International tensions with Germany heighten the urgency of accrediting a diplomatic presence amid potential hostilities.
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Washington
Tampico
Manuel Palaez
Carranza
Tampicau
Mexico
State Department
Fletcher
Germany
War risk rates increased for federal insurance
Washington announces new war risk insurance rates effective at all American ports to any destination. Increases range from 125 to 90 percent, with the largest jumps from Atlantic and Pacific U.S. ports to South America and to China and Japan. Rates to London and Great Britain rise accordingly.
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Washington
Federal War Risk Insurance Bureau
McAdoo
Atlantic
Pacific
United States
South America
China
Japan
American
Great Britain
London
California Sinking Sparks Clash Over War Move
The California geworden was torpedoed without warning off Ireland, with an American survivor. President Wilson awaits full reports before seeking authority to protect seamen, as U.S. nerves tighten over escalating German submarine attacks. One dead and 30 hospital cases reported aboard. survivor John A. Tee of Montgomery, Ala. among the rescued. More than 200 people on board, and many ships sunk in the 24 hours since the German proclamation.
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Washington
State Department
Frost
Queenstown
California
United States
Wilson
Congress
Mnet
John A. Tee
Montgomery
Ala
Lee
New York
Glasgow
Arabia
Mediterranean
Lansing
Naval base plan at San Francisco Bay urged by board
The board of navy officers recommends a new naval base at San Francisco Bay and upgrading Mare Island and Puget Sound yards. It calls for 1.5 million dollars for a San Francisco bay site, 2.25 million for Mare Island yard development, and 2.5 million for Puget Sound. Rejected are sites at San Diego Los Angeles and the Columbia River. Four San Francisco bay options Hunter's Point Alameda Great Island and Richmond Albany were studied with a decision pending.
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Washington
San Francisco Bay
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Board of Navy Officers
Mare Island
Puget Sound
San Diego
Los Angeles
Columbia River
Hunter's Point
Alameda
Great Island
Richmond-Albany
German Vice Consul Fulfills Bond Increase Request
In San Francisco February, HG Von Shack former German vice consul joined four others convicted of violating U.S. neutrality. Judge William Ho Hunt raised bonds to 25000 dollars for Von Shack Franz Bopp former German consul general George W Von Brincken C C Crowley and Mrs Margaret Cornell, giving until 10 am to post new sureties.
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San Francisco
HG von Shack
William Ho Hunt
United States District Court
von Shack
Large Gift Announced For University Medical School
Chicago report states University of Chicago Medical School received a $100,000 gift Wednesday from Mr and Mrs Max Epstein. The donation brings the fund within $200,000 of the $5,300,000 target needed to start the project and expand facilities.
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Chicago
University of Chicago Medical School
Max Epstein
Air Attack on Bruges Kills Sixteen Children
A supplementary army report says an English squadron attacked Bruges. A hit on a school killed sixteen Belgian children and one woman, but no material damage occurred.
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Berlin
Sayville
Bruges
Senate bill grants broad powers to seize ships in war
Washington reports sweeping provisions authorize the president to seize any vessel owned or built in the United States, dock facilities, and other shipping assets in emergencies. Prohibits sale of American ships to foreigners during crises. The measure, backed by administration, aims to clarify wartime control and protect American shipping.
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Washington
Senate
United States
Federal Shipping Board
McAdoo
Denman
The
Shipping Board
Congress
Fletcher
Alexander
House Judiciary
Names of House Republican caucus members named
Washington Feb 8 Twenty seven Republican representatives were named by Representative Greene of Massachusetts as the committee to consider questions on the organization of the house in the next congress. The full roster includes Madden Cannon Gillett Cooper Mendel Wye Fal Fordney Kahn Campho Volstead Moore Longworth Hawley Slemp Austin Lenroot Woods Browning Anderson Greene Helgesen La Follette Porter Sloan Dunn Chandler Moore.
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Washington
Greeene
Massachusetts
House
Gardner
Madden
Cannon
Illinois
Gillett
Miss
Cooper
Wis
Mendel Wye
Fal
Conn
Fordney
Mich
Kahn
Cab
Campho Kansas
Volstead
Minn
Moore
Penn
Longworth
Ohio
Hawley
Ore
Slemp
Austin, Tenn
Lenroot
Woods
Iowa
Browning
New Jersey
Anderson, Minn
Greene, Vt
Helgesen
North Dakota
la Follette
Porter, Penn
Sloan, Neb
Dunn and Chandler
New York
Moore, Indiana
Tuscania Arrives Three Days Overdue
The Anchor Mae steamer Tuscania reached New York Wednesday night, three days late from Glasgow with 86 cabin and steerage passengers aboard. Officials cited rough seas and a zigzag route to dodge submarines as the delay cause.
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New York
Tuscania
Qasgow
Anchor Line California Sunk Off Irish Coast
Washington reports Consul Frost says the British liner California was torpedoed off Ireland with 200 aboard. One American survivor named John A. Lee of Montgomery, Alabama. About 30 hospital cases, one death, 160 survivors. California carried 31 passengers and a crew of 184, none known American. Vessel armed with stern gun and cargo likely war supplies. Local notes mention Casper Wyoming resident Mrs. Cuthill, a Scotland native, aboard.
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Washington
Frost
Queenstown
State Department
California
John A. Lee
Montgomery, Ala
New York
Anchor Line
Ireland
Glasgow
Wyoming
Casper
Wyo
Alexander Cuthill
Scotland
Austria Awaits Developments Over Submarine Crisis
Vienna reports calm wait for new moves in the submarine crisis involving Germany and Austria. A high official told AP that actions rest with President Wilson and that Austria aims to avoid complications while pursuing good relations. Vienna papers largely avoid attacks on Wilson though some claim he backs the Entente indirectly.
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Vienna
Lewhs
Toss Tay
Germany
Austria
Associated Press
Wrsots
Theseuniversal
Wilson
Tein
Entente
United States
Boston Skipper Reports Submarine Sighting
Boston harbor tug captain Smith A. Ross reported seeing a vessel resembling a submarine about four miles off Marblehead headed from sea at 10 to 15 knots. The sighting was logged Wednesday night at the Boston navy yard.
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Boston
Boston Navy Yard
Smith A. Ross
Ross
Marblehead
Umbrella Boyle Master Of Union In Boycott Case
George Kuhl er, a member of Local No. 134, testified for the government in a conspiracy case against union business agents and eleven Chicano manufacturers accused of boycotting outside makers of electrical goods in favor of decal manufacturers. He described committee efforts to pressure employers to hire union workers, but was excluded on a question about alleged beatings from Boyle's vocational committee. Officials testified that outside products were boycotted in favor of Chicago made goods.
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Chicago
George Kuhler
Electrical Cosumon No
Mtchaekh
Boyie
Fu Union
Bundinss
Mike Boste
Boyle
Humphrey
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