Americans Withdraw From Belgium Relief Work
London Feb 13 The American commission for relief in Belgium notified German authorities that Americans will withdraw from participation in relief operations in Belgium and northern France. Baron Von Der Lancken ordered Americans out of occupied zones except a few, including Brand Whitlock, to supervise without diplomatic status. Page and Hoover approved the withdrawal and directed departure of most staff with some remaining to wind up affairs.
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Peace advocates press for war referendum in capital visit
About 1910 peaceful protesters from New York and eastern cities, members of the emergency Peace Federation, held a Washington mass meeting. They planned federation branches nationwide to coordinate war opposition, rode an special train, and petitioned Congress and Secretary Tumulty after failing to meet President Wilson.
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Germany
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Edward Cassidy
Seamen in Prison Camps over Yarrowdale row
Washington February 13 formal notification from D Paul Ritter Swiss minister shows Germany will hold 72 American sailors aboard Yarrowdale until it secures assurances that German crews in U S harbors will be treated similarly A Hawaii query seeks status of warbound vessels and eight merchant ships in American harbors.
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Demand for Holiday Wages Triggers Bridgeport Strike
In Bridgeport Connecticut a dispute between union officials and factory heads over whether Lincoln's birthday is a legal holiday under the local agreement sparked a nearly 10,000 person strike. The pact calls for time and a half for holiday work. strikers planned to return to work, seeking a special Washington birthday arrangement.
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Lincoln as world hero cited in Hibben address
President John G. Hibben of Princeton portrayed Abraham Lincoln as a model for America and France in a Lincoln Centennial address. Senator Thomas Sterling of South Dakota reflected on Lincoln’s rise from humble beginnings to party leadership. Governor Frank O. Lowden acted as master of ceremonies. Notable attendees included judges K. M. Landis and J. Otis Humphrey and former Gov. Joseph Fifer. The banquet hall displayed only the American flag this time after previous multi nation displays.
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France
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Princeton University
Lincoln Centennial Association
Hibben
England
Lincoln
United States
Thomas Sterling
South Dakota
Bernstorff Bids Capital Goodbye
Washington Feb 13 Count and Countess Von Bernstorff said farewell to many friends as eight years in Washington end. The embassy prepared for the Swiss minister to take over Germany’s interests and the Bernstorffs sail for home Wednesday on the Danish liner Frederick VITI. The ex ambassador sorted personal letters, destroying most while preserving a few, as last farewells continued.
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New York
Frederick Viti
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Endeavorers Back Wilson Between War and Peace
CHICAGO Feb 13 Daniel A Po ling associate president of the United Societies of Christian Endeavorers said at a leaders meeting that support of 3 000 000 members of the Christian Endeavor societies was assured to President Wilson in the event of war and related contingencies to sustain morale and national effort.
Carranza Embargo Note Ticks Capital and Villa Near Border
Washington reports Carranza hands to neutrals a plan to end the war with a global embargo on munitions if talks fail. Diplomats debate U.S. reply as entente allies fear German influence and oil exports back Latin power. At Columbus, Villa followers camp within range near Palomas, as American troops strengthen border patrols.
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Lincoln's Birthday in Capital
Lincoln birthday observances in Washington include memorial services by patriotic societies and senate house eulogies. Senator Lewis likened the crisis to Lincoln era liberty and justice while the Gettysburg address was read in the house. Cannon shared reminiscences and Lewis urged a future of democracy liberty and justice guiding the world.
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Peary Urges Air Defenses as Key to National Security
Rear Admiral Robert E. Peary told New York listeners that immediate aerial coast patrols are the nation’s best defense against war. He backed a commission plan for 1000 hydro-scraplines and 2,500 aviators within six months, stressing centralized control and rapid training to shield the Atlantic coast.
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Robert E. Peary
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Atlantic
Newspaper Seized Over Alarmist Cuba Political News
Havana police seized Monday evening editions of The Heraldo De Cuba after charging the paper published alarming reports on the political situation. The move reflects heightened censorship amid unrest and government control of press information.
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Heraldo de Cuba
Carranza urges neutral embargo to end European war
The Mexican government proposes a joint neutral embargo and mediation to halt the fighting. It calls for coordinated action by the United States and other neutrals, with potential commerce restrictions if peace is not achieved, arguing new remedies beyond international law.
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Ashington
State Department
R. P. DeNegri
America
Food price probe to cost 400000 dollars
The Federal Trade Commission and Department of Agriculture seek a 400000 dollar appropriation for a forthcoming food price investigation ordered by President Wilson. The plan envisions a six to twelve month timeline, with an expanded study of farmers, packers, wholesalers, and retailers to pinpoint causes and possible price fixing under anti trust law. The new division will fix price rises and compel thorough review of the food system.
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Munitions Factories Wrecked in East Prussia and Quimbore
Reports say two ammunition plants at Thorn East Prussia and at ueck auff in Quimbore were destroyed by explosions last week. Sixty three people killed and the same number wounded.
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Mills bill allows NYC to cede Fort Rockaway lands
Albany reports under an emergency message from Gov Whitman the senate passed the Mills bill authorizing New York City to cede to the federal government certain lands under water at Fort Rockaway Point.
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No Parley On German Sub War, U S Rejects Talks
Feb 15 time frame. The United States rejects Germany’s offer to discuss submarine warfare while the campaign continues. Secretary Lansing says no discussion unless Germany renews Sussex assurances and acts. The State Department publicizes Lansing’s reply with a written memorandum prepared by Swiss Minister Ritter. Officials deem the proposal insincere propaganda aimed at dragging the US toward belligerency. The gun question for armed American ships is referred to President Wilson after State and Navy review.
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Flood scheme impractical in Holland warns observers
Reports from Copenhagen via London claim five Gentian army corps massed near the Dutch border to show why Holland resists full alignment with Germany. Berlin circles discuss the subs marine campaign while neutral centers debate Holland's defense plan to flood front lines, risking broader inundation and strategic confusion.
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