Russia to Feel Fist of Kaiser War Tone
Imperial conference at headquarters discussed war aims and peace. Leaders including Wilhelm II and von Herting discussed Trotsky’s plans and Bolshevik stance. German officials signaled continued hostilities with no immediate armistice.
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Russia
Kaiser
London
Germany
Imperial
Tolland
Williaam
von Mwertiang
Prehd Marshal von Plindenbers Gren
von Ludendorf
Vor Ruchmann
Leon Troteny
Amsterdam
Daaiv
Tie Coor
Petro Bradore
Ceormian Brepes
Nine Men Die Saving Shipmates in Ocean Disaster
The British steamship Mix was foundered in a mid ocean storm on February 6. Captain Williams and nine volunteers stayed aboard to aid others as life boats filled with 27 men departed. A British warship arrived but surf failed to lift the ten remaining on the sinking vessel. Rockets and signals sought rescue through the night until dawn revealed wreckage.
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New York
Seac
Tao ED Wathanas
Veoud
Midoeen
Supraivors
Newfoundland
Captan Williams
Tle
Remon
Few Fatalities In Air Corps Chief Says
Deb Wastishington reports the War department notes frequent fatal accidents at aviation training camps but the acting chief chief confirms the fatality percentage remains small given high flying activity. aviators at signal corps training schools average about 1,700 hours of flying per day totaling roughly 102,000 miles daily, about four trips around the earth.
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Wasthingston
Cenat
Stena Corps
Signal Corps
German Offensive Fails On Western Front Front
Reports from Friday indicate the German offensive failed to develop on the western front with allied raids at multiple points capturing prisoners and inflicting casualties. Canadians near Lens entered trenches and took prisoners while French actions near Couerey echoed similar gains. French and American forces in Champagne engaged in artillery duels as American batteries supported allied operations.
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Western Front
Lens
Couerey
Butte Dou Miesnit
Champagne
Daat
Van
Wheat Mills Ordered to Cease Flour Production
An order directs all flour mills in the southwestern division and tied regions to suspend operations immediately. About 800 mills in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, Utah, and western Missouri may be affected. The move, described as temporary, aims to align production with demand and is not linked to a wheat shortage. Similar orders may follow to other milling divisions nationwide.
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Kansas
Sears
Tre Tuatke
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Missouri
Jedett Vhatinen
Arler
Thoes Aalis
Gdlotmieau
United States
Bo AL Eeckhert
Flour Administration
Eckhert
Chicago
Amish And Mennonite Flour Hoarding Sparks Action
In Moultrie County Amish and Mennonite sects hoard flour while others struggle to obtain it. Harvel Wheeler, county food administrator, reports they acquire carload amounts and barter for barrels. T D Seass confirms confiscating or limiting per household rations to curb hoarding.
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Ctheagol
Moultrie County
Hines
Thenyino Ane
Harvel Wheeler
Himeis
T. D. Seass
Mr. Seaass
Wheeler
Seass
Russia In Earnest Says Trotzky Reports Brest-Litovsk Outcome
Leon Trotzky, Bolshevik foreign minister, told the Russian Workmen and Soldiers Councils that Russia’s withdrawal proves the war was a real withdrawal and the breaking of old di lagreements with former soldiers. The wireless dispatch says the councils approved Trotzky's policy.
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Germany
Metz
Lorraine
Palestine
Jerusalem
Strait of Dover
Rumania
Pimperor William
Leon Troteky
Petrograd
Ukformies
Wothimen'’s
Alla Fermer
Prateha Cs
London
Russia
Leon Trotzky
Brest- Litovsk
Trotzky
Wartime leaflets spread Allied aims behind German lines
Reports describe small vials and pamphlets dropped from Allied planes into Germany to urge surrender and peace. Messages claim Allied war aims include overthrowing Prussian rule and promise leniency, with couriers and postal committees involved in disseminating the propaganda campaign.
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France
Trent
Germany
Campoegn Berg
Mies
Navy Experts Doubt Unsinkable Ship Plan
Washington Feb 16 naval consulting board meets to discuss a plan to make the former Austrian steamer Luci unsinkable by interior buoyant compartments. The project proposed by Wm T Donnelly faces skepticism over practicability and cost with Rear Admirals Taylor and Griffin present, amid doubts that any method may prove viable for transoceanic service.
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Washington
Naval Consulting Board
Luci
Saunders
New York
Wm. T. Donnelly
Taylor and
Griffin
Navy
United States
Finland's Army Will Give Red Guard Battle
STOCKHOLM Feb 1 The Finnish army is steadily improving its position though no large scale fighting is reported. Red guards gather near Haapanki and Viipuri in expectation of a decisive engagement. Trelsingfors refugees claim Red guards seize Bourgeois families' provisions and murder and plunder continue.
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Finland
Stockholm
Pinland
Red Guards
Haapanki
Vilespula
Trelsingfors
Bourgeovise
Franchise extended to women in Canada
Ottawa reports the government will extend the franchise to Canadian women as part of its policy. Woman suffrage will be an established fact before the next election, likely to be introduced in the ensuing parliamentary session within six weeks. Labor leaders at a recent conference urged that industrial development for women accompany political equality.
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Ottawa
Ont
Canada
Pasha French Spy Appeals Case From Death Verdict
Paris reports that Bolo Pasha the French spy convicted of treason and sentenced to death has appealed the sentence. He remained in prison garb amid anxious days awaiting the court martial’s decision. Supporters claimed grounds for appeal include alleged preverdict discussions between a prosecution witness, the court president and government counsel.
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Paris
Bolo Pasha
Santeproon
Bolo
Tosepa Caillausx
Mane
Rela
T Qwateh Tlemeioutle
Baker reports barracks crowding at Jefferson Barracks
Washington Feb 16 Secretary Baker reports from inspector general findings on Jefferson Barracks Missouri show overcrowding with attendant evils from Dec to Jan 15 after draft age enlistment ended Dec 15. Extra accommodations were found. no evidence of insufficient sick care.
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Washington
Inspector General
Con Jlaints
Jefferson Barracks
Baker
VY. M.O Ocal
First Missouri Regiment
St. Louis
Submit All Railroad Budgets To Experts
Washington February 1600 proposed expenditures of railroads bear extensions aid improvements this year will be carefully scrutinized by technical and financial experts of the railroad administration before being approved according to a plan announced by director general McAdoo one of the first steps toward paring down individual railroads estimates and rearranging the program for capital expenditures is the appointment of a committee of railway engineers to investigate eastern roads proposals Francis Lee Stuart a New York engineer was named chairman
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Washington
Technieal
Railroad Administration
McAdoo
Francis Lee Stuart
New York
Minority Republicans oppose two year rate control bill plan
A Republican minority report in the U S House Interstate Commerce Committee opposes a two year federal control period and seeks to keep rate making powers with the Interstate Commerce Commission. It urges termination not later than one year after peace and challenges presidential control over rates. The report names Parker of Wisconsin and others as sponsors.
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Washington
House
Interstate Commerce Committee
Interstate Commerce Commission
Hase
Nct
Senate
Renter
AEN
Wisconsin
Pham
Mich
Parker
New Bt Tow
Alassachusetts
Bethany Scurthy
Dakota
Sweet
Town Tiness
Rhed Island
Cooper
Federal Arbiter Sees Inside Of Stockyards
CHICAGO Feb 16 Federal arbitrator in the packers wage dispute toured Chicago stockyards with representatives and lawyers observing conditions. He visited slaughtering, dressing, cooling and canning areas, questioned workers about treatment, and dined at a Packers run restaurant. Labor talks resume after the employee side deliberations, Packers to respond. Also Pontiag, Feb 18 Horace Maynor of Eddyville named assistant superintendent of the Illinois state reformatory at Pontiac succeeding Zacharia Trumbe. He began duties Friday.
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Chicago
Samuel Aischuler
Aimspecion
Ele
Tie
Pte
Ponteagc
Lorace ] Maynor
Eddyville
Illinois State Reformatory
Zacharia Trumbee
Ife
Advertising to Enemy Minds Ends the War Aims
Mr Buzz Wells President Wilson advocates rapid end of war through propaganda to enemy audiences. He argues ongoing advertising shapes beliefs and sustains conviction, while daily newspapers deliver timely news driving immediate interest. The Whig circulates to 7200 homes daily and 8000 on Sunday, growing last year.
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Wilson
America
the Whig
Ship Board Chairman Seeks Fresh Appeal to End Strike
Washington report on February 16 details Sen. William L. Hutcheson pushing the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners to recall striking shipyard workers in eastern plants. President Turles of the Shipping Board and other officials weigh actions as Hutcheson cites a prior agreement and urges reinstatement pending a formal adjustment.
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Washington
William L. Phatehesgn
Fresttent
United Brotherhood
Frida
Uurles
Shipprinige Board
Hutcheson
Chipping Board
Dustin Led Sons Of Veterans Editor Dies
W G Dustin a longtime leader in the Sons of Veterans and editor of The Banner, the national organ of the society, died late Thursday night. He was past national commander and a noted carrier for the Davigh star and Herald.
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W. G. Dustin
Sons of Veterans
Recomengion
G. Dusain
Derebt
Drepse
Dustin
Davigh: Star and Herald
Banner
The
Carpenter Union Leader Says He Is Powerless
William L Tintheson, president of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters with Totuers, declared he could not order the Superstehers back to work or enforce such an order. He stated it is the union’s view that ailmen must return and rely on government action to settle outstanding grievances, while noting the union has no current agreement on the work in question.
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Diac
Tietehesen
Calle
Chaimman
Turles
Shipping Board
Teuse
Adustment Board
Hurley
Tfurey
Trutcheson Saibin
Twentieeth
Roscevelt
Ema Hy Ae
Gene
Gonapers
American Federation of Labor
Orgized
Manny International
Gompers
United States
Lator
Cour Organization
Vem
Vnoour
Prange
Ando
Ehip
Pacific
York
William L. Tintheson
United Brotherhood of Carpenters
Piratehe Son
Huries
Shinome Board
Hun
Mae
Girpenters
Co Opeaneress
Cuba
Germans Fill U S Trenches With Gas
German forces assaulted American positions in France using gas shells and air bombardments. American defenders countered with anti aircraft fire and heavy artillery, driving off German planes. Mask use was widespread for hours as fumes lingered after the bombardment.
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France
Poo
Capital Names of 82 Tuscania Dead
Washington reports 82 identified American dead from the torpedoed Tuscania were received by the War Department, with the Associated Press noting 164 victims had been buried on the Scottish coast. The list includes several Private and Corporal names with unclear spellings. Bandits also robbed a Cleveland creamery cashier of 2300 in cash and 2800 in checks, escaping with the loot.
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Washington
Tuscania
War Department
Associated Press Dispatch
Sviaher
Aml
Fridsage
Clea Bar
Gilermood
Arion
Cleveland
Twa
Leslie J. Sadler
Cottiges Creamery Company
Sadler
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Ukraine
Tore Ceeguidnis
Ness Patates
Celed
Prebativ
Air Corps
U. S
St. Mihiel
U.S
Mr. “Buzz” Wells
Ship Board
Mutheson
Nwn
Fedistil Service
Simae ‘ Fopanee Tsa
Tv Mabone
Wi Ier
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