Verdun Battles Enter Fourth Day as German Losses Soar
Paris reports set within Verdun four days of heavy fighting. German losses are estimated at 150,000 with at least 300,000 troops reinforced, while French counterattacks and fresh reinforcements press the fort. The struggle is described as a pivotal, prolonged assault with continued artillery and infantry operations along the Meuse front.
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Berlin Sees Gains North of Verdun as Confidence Grows
Berlin reports increased German gains north of Verdun fueling cautious optimism about future moves. Officials say gains were scored at multiple points without prior 72 hour cannonade, suggesting strategic value in threatening Verdun, a fortress near Paris that has impeded German plans for 18 months.
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Steps to Relieve Famine Of West in Cars
Chicago February 28 Steps to relieve the car shortage on western railroads have been taken by the American Railway Association The car service commission reported a general shortage of box cars for grain movement west of Chicago from the Twin Cities to St Louis and Kansas City with shortages also reported on the Pacific coast A shortage of coal cars in the Alleghenies was noted Freight congestion exists in New England around New York and other Atlantic seaports The larger eastern railroads will deliver 20 percent more box cars to western roads and press for rapid unloading of cars already delivered Causes include wartime exports and vessel commandeering the Panama Canal closure increased eastern shipments and coal fears plus severe winter weather.
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Abandon Plans for New Revolution in Mexico
In San Antonio on February 26 a conference of Mexican political "scientific elements" abandoned plans for a financial show of force rather than military action. C. P. Alverez, spokesman for a junta here, said exiled Mexicans previously branded as reactionaries by Gen. Carranza’s group may seek terms with the de facto Mexican government.
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President Urges Civilizational Prep for Nation in New York
President Edmund J. James of Hatnets calls for economic and military readiness and training of leaders across classes. He argues for removing shackles on American enterprise, strengthening labor, and maintaining liberty while expanding armed forces to defend independence. He criticizes reliance on England or Germany and urges robust national power.
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Governor Dunne's Petitions Ready for renomination
Springfield Illinois February 36 Gov Dunne will seek renomination at the September primary sources say petitions are prepared and will be filed after the April primary by supporters of the incumbent governor.
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Fail to Uncover Startling Facts In Friday's Quiz
AIC AGO Feb 26 The civil service commission heard Mrs. Louise Osborne Rowe accuse Mrs. Eaton of salary sharing but not pressed. Witnesses debated admissibility as Seymour Stedman objected to probing past. Captain Coffin ruled the hearing cannot attack character. testimony on Eaton’s standing is admissible.
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Two Reservists Die in Lake Bluff Boat Accident
In Chicago on February 26, Roberte M Walters 37 chief gunner's mate and Bradford Bixby 24 apprentice seaman drowned when an open boat carrying 14 youths was dashed against a stone breakwater by a heavy sea. The boat did not overturn but five men were thrown into the water including Walters and Bixby. It is believed they were injured by the impact and unable to save themselves. Rescue attempts failed.
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Annapolis Training Unfits Navy Needs of Ship Handling
Admiral Winslow told the House Naval Committee the U S Navy’s entire system from officer education to ship and gun design is flawed He urged restoring the midshipman grade in the fleet and starting sailors at ages 14 to 16 for two years ashore then sea service before complete schooling He warned the present Polytechnic training cannot prepare officers for modern sea combat and promoted strict selection and faster maneuvers to achieve full efficiency in war context meanwhile a man named Charles Abendell in Moberly Missouri was detained as a suspect in a Chicago poisoning case and identified as resembling Jean Cronies by local police
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Storm in Congress subsides ready to back up president
Berlin Feb 26 via London dispatch says Washington will break relations with Count Von Bernstorff and negotiate directly with Berlin. Submarine talks may move to Berlin to speed a settlement of the submarine controversy.
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Official Zeppelin Raid Casualty Figures Released
London reports revised figures from the January 31 Zeppelin raid show 67 killed and 184 total casualties. The official update lists 27 men 25 women and 15 children among the dead and 49 men 353 women and 19 children among the injured, noting some deaths followed earlier reports and some age reclassifications. The report confirms 389 bombs dropped during the raid.
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Verdun Means A Route To Paris
London reports a major wartime appeal as Gen. Sir Francis Lloyd stresses England's stake in the Verdun battle. He warns success hinges on beating back the Teuton drive to Paris and warns a German victory would threaten London if Paris falls. Meanwhile, Detroit and London dispatches note debates on military training in schools and Turkey pushing troops to the Russian front to seize Erremia before Russian gains tighten.
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Cabinet backs Wilson amid armed ships debate in Congress
Washington sources state the cabinet and most lawmakers support President Wilson in refusing to concede rights of U S citizens on the seas. House Speaker Clark predicts a two to one vote to warn citizens off armed vessels if a vote occurs, while some senators push for action but refrain from breaking diplomatic ties with Germany.
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Seventy Five Join Ranks of Strikers at Stock Yards
SEVENTY-FIVE workers at Sioux City stock yards have joined a strike wave against Cudahy and Armour packing plants over wage demands. F L Raton, yard general manager, says they were discharged as extras. Frank Fisher leads the walkout, warning more workers may join by Saturday if demands aren’t met.
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