President Wilson Wins Ratification Fight On Nicaraguan Treaty
In Senate executive session Friday the administration secured enough votes for two thirds to approve the Nicaraguan treaty. The pact would pay Nicaragua 3 million dollars for inter oceanic canal rights and a naval base in the Bay of Fonseca amid protests from Salvador and concerns over sovereignty of Honduras. Assurances to Costa Rica, Salvador, and Honduras will be included in the ratification resolution, with a pledge to maintain friendly relations with Pan American nations.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate
Panama
Salvador
Nicaragua
Bay of Fonseca
Honduras
Costa Rica
U.S
United States
Midshipmen Not Dismissed at Annapolis Resignations Allowed
At Annapolis 82 midshipmen slated for dismissal for failing a mid-session exam may resign instead. Secretary Daniels approved the academic board’s recommendation and authorized resignations. About half of the failed students are fourth class members eligible for re-appointment, with many planning to return in the fall.
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Washington
Annapolis
Daniels
Capt
Eberle
Naval Academy
Acadeay
Ino Puneneae
Memchers
Ciaes
Acadluis
British Press Denies Report On Sunk Cruisers
London reports a German statement claiming a British cruiser was sunk by torpedo boat off Dogger Bank and another torpedoed, a claim denied by British official press bureau. The German message says cruisers Arabis and another were engaged. the British say the vessels were mine sweepers, with three returning safely.
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London
Berlin
Dogger Bank
Arabis
Actralty
Austria May Delay Petrolite Reply
Wastington Feb 12 Tallma tems report the Austrian government will fully investigate the submarine attack on the American tanker Petrolite before answering the U S note requesting an explanation. The delay stems from difficulties communicating with Mediterranean submarine commanders. The American view holds there was no legal basis to requisition food or supplies from the ship.
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Tallma Tems
State Department
United States
Mediterranean
Germany's Order May Trigger Fresh Note Exchanges
Washington dispatch reports that Germany and Austria plan to treat armed allied merchant ships as war vessels after February 29. The note exchanges risk diplomatic protests if the United States maintains current usage rules for American ports. The response hinges on formal notes from Berlin and Vienna and the fate of submarine commanders' new instructions in 18 days.
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Washington
United States
Germany
Austria
Gerard
Penfield
Herlin
Vienna
Federal aid sought for Lake Village flood relief
Lake Village Arkansas businessmen asked the War Department for rations to aid 4,000 people as flood conditions threaten the area. Sheriff R E Alcorn warned that while current conditions are not severe, the Mississippi rises could worsen, with levees already breached and backwater increasing. He noted workers responded to a levee project call, with 45 of 60 men present and more forthcoming, and pledged compulsory labor if needed.
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Little Rouce
Ark
R. E. Alcorn
Lakevillage
Chicot County
War Department
Lake Village
Alworn
Abeornamite
Lorimer Trial Date Set For February Seventeen
Chicago February 12 The trial of William Lorimer former United States senator was set for February 17 in Chicago criminal court Counsel for Lorimer sought an immediate hearing Judge William Dever ordered the trial date and said preliminary motions including consolidation of indictments would be heard Then Charles Munday vice president of LaSalle Street Trust and Savings Bank was found guilty of conspiracy to defraud the bank
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Chicago
William Lorimer
United States Senate
LaSalle Street Trust and Savings Bank
Lorimer
William Dever
Crinal
Suffragists Plan Country Wide Move in New York
The first conference to organize nationwide suffrage support for the Susan B. Anthony amendment was held in New York on Friday. Delegates from eastern states discussed fund raising to send organizers into voting states. About 85,000 was pledged, bringing the eastern campaign fund to 60,000.
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New York
Conuntry
Congress
Harmony theme guides House military talks after Garrison exit
Washington February 12 a tone of harmony and cooperation marked the house military committee after secretary Garrison resigned. A resolution by California Republican Representative Kahn praised presidential confidence and urged congressional unity as drafts for army measures proceed. Both houses plan to draft bills balancing federalizing the National Guard with regular army preparedness, aiming for a presidential signature as a compromise.
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Washington
House Military Committee
Garrison
War Department
Wilson
Senate
Kahn
California
Congress
Army War Cvollege
House
Senate Committee
Three candidates for Teddy springfield Republican delegate
Theodore Roosevelt named as the preferred choice by three candidates for delegate to the Republican national convention. Names include Edwin Winter and others from the eighteenth and sixth districts, with Secretary of State Lewis G. Stassen as a referenced official.
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Springfield
Theodore Roosevelt
Dao Petite
Lewis G Stesenson
Edwin Winter
Thom
Joe Cannon
MiaCabe
First Spring Frost Observed on Mars
Flagstaff, Ariz. Feb 12. Astronomers at the Low er Observatory report what appears to be the first spring frost on Mars this season. The description notes a circular rift mid planet, expanding toward a central edifice, with radial tributaries and a blue-tinted surrounding cap, differing from vegetative markings.
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Flagstaff
Ariz
Mars
Beder
Alleged Border Raids Leader Captured in Matamoros
Aniceto Pizana, named by Mexican officials as the alleged Texas revolution leader, was captured and jailed in Matamoros along with four other bandits. Texas Governor Ferguson had long sought their arrest, with a bounty of 1000 dollars offered for Pizana or De La Rosa dead or alive. The men allegedly directed raids on the U S side from September last year, with Pizana’s farm near here noted as the site of early clashes. Mexican authorities may try Pizana in Matamoros before possible transfer to American authorities.
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Brownsville
Tex
Col. A. P. Blucksem
Border Patrol
Matam
Uros
Mexico
Aniceto Pizana
Matamoros
Pizana
Luis de la Rosa
James F. Ferguson
Texas
Tamaulipas
State of
Here
United States
Matansnros
Mine Explosion Kills Eighteen in Indiana
In Ernest Indiana a gas explosion in mine number 2 of the Jefferson and Clearfield Coal and Iron company killed eighteen workers and injured four others while about eight more were entombed. Rescuer James McGuire, overcome by gas, reported that fourteen bodies had been recovered at the surface and George Bunton, a mine meterman, was previously recovered. Over ten men labor in relays attempting to reach the trapped miners.
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Indiana
Jefferson and Clearfield Coal and Iron Company
Ernest
James McGuire
George Bunton
Canada Attack base not to be used in U S
Ottawa reports that the American government assured Canada no Germain conspirators will use the United States as a base for attacks on Canada. Dominion Parliament cited naval affairs minister 2 10 Fisven stating precautions are being taken to prevent any such moves.
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Ottawa
Canada
United States
Germain
Dominion
Fisven
Naval Affairs
Hlaren
General Strike Called On Alaska Railroad Work
A federal labor union called a general strike of all workers on the Alaska railroad project after a mass Anchorage meeting. Six hundred men have signed the union roll, with J A Ross elected secretary of the organization.
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Seward
Alaska
Yvia Valdez
Maska
Federal
Anchorage
J A. Ross
Demands Were Eminently Fair in Lusitania Talks
Washington reports Secretary Lansing stated the United States made no request to Germany that was not reasonable or fair and could be complied with without harming honor. He said requests since May 1 remain unchanged and efforts to show consideration have been misread to strain U S German ties.
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Washington
Lansing
Wolff Bureau
Germany
United States
Lusitania
Stone
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Plood
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Marshall
T Lansnes
Flashy clothes reveal heir to fortune runaway youth
Chigago-Feb 12 A young heir, Edward Dalrymple of Steam Springs, fled home after learning his lineage. He wandered to New York then Chicago ten days ago, prompting police to search for him amid reports of a sensational background and a buyer for his late father’s oil wealth.
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Chigago
Edward Dalrymple
Dalryvmple
Hesror
Bureau of Identenatsn
Marke
Dalrrimple
Steam Springs
Arkin Gor Elis
Port Aerts
Bat Ding
Dalrymple
New York
Chicago
Witness Traces Peace Council Funds in Impeachment Probe
W H Kramer former vice president of Labor's National Peace Council testified to the house judiciary sub committee that the council's funds originated from German sources after he joined and then resigned. Secret hearings covered Buchanan's impeachment charges against United States Attorney Marshall amid indictments for conspiring to restrain American munition trade. President Gompers and AFL Secretary Morrison are slated to testify next week, denying any link between the council and the federation.
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Washington
W. H. Kramer
Labor
National Peace Council
Faday
House Judiciary
Buchanan
United States
Marshall
New York
Council
House
Gompers
Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Federation
Villa Threat 10 Shoot Deserters in Chihuahua Fight
Reports to Gen Gavira place Francisco Villa moving toward Madera Chihuahua with about 100 men. Villa allegedly planned to shoot deserters and seize a woman captive, spurring locals to organize defense as his force dwindled from 1000 to about 100.
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EL Paso
Tex
Francisco Villa
Madera
Chihuahua
Gavira
Juarez
Villa
Las Cruces
Namiquipa
Santa Clara Ranch
Naniquipa
Double Arrest Leads to Damage Suit in City News
Two men were arrested in a downtown hotel after an incident at the Washington Park National Bank of BESOM. Authorities allege involvement in a separate matter near New vam Harawitso, with claims of a $3,000,000 damage suit filed. The men face multiple charges and linked actions from a prior period, with ongoing investigations by local law enforcement.
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New York
Washington Park National Bank of Besom
Ant Baeryt
Epsom
Manny Weesstein
Germans Freed From Appam Detention in Norfolk
In Norfolk Virginia on February 12 thirteen German civilians detained since February 1 aboard the former British liner Appam in Hampton Roads have been ordered released by the United States government. They will come ashore Saturday.
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Norfolk. Va
Appam
Hampton Roads
United States
Wilson May Name War Department Successor Soon
President Wilson, returning from a Potomac cruise, aims to name a successor to Garrison quickly. Likely candidates include Lane, Houston, and Polk, with others such as HarMon, House, Baker, Stone, Chamberlain, Hay among those considered. The choice favors an experienced man already versed in military affairs, though a public figure not yet linked to the post could be chosen.
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Washington
Wilson
Henry Breckinridge
Lane
Interior
Houston
Agriculture
Frank L. Polk
State Department
Judson Harmon
Ohio
Col. E. M. House
Gov. Walsh
Massachusetts
Newton D. Baker
Cleveland
Stone
Missouri
Chamberlain
Senate Military Committee
Representative Hay
House Military Committee
Congress
War Department
Garrison
Germany Accepts Armed Merchantmen as Warships
Berlin reports the German government will treat armed merchantmen from hostile nations as warships. The move draws hearty approval from the press across parties. Neutrals are urged to avoid such vessels and to treat them as warships in foreign harbors, with limited coal-donating stays. The measure is seen as aiding submarine operations while risking false colors.
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Berlin
London
Germany
I. Persius
Tageblatt
The
Persius
Lusitania
Kreuse Zeitung
Count Reventlow
Bell
Geterts
Bethlehem plant building wrecked in explosion
A blast at the Tehemn Steel projectile plant in Bethlehem, New Castle Delaware, sent six hundred pounds of powder exploding in a dry house and caused a large fire. The blast wrecked the building, damaged nearby trees and coal, with no confirmed injuries and unclear casualty details.
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New Castle
Del
Tehemn Steel Company
Penthet
Ferro
Garceau Resignation Cited as Policy Difference
New York Feb 12 Lindley M Garceau who resigned as secretary of War said there were no personal differences with President Wilson. He claimed it was merely a matter of difference in views and policy.
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New York
Lindley M. Garceau
Wilson
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