Uniform headings halt Webster Roosevelt petition filing
Springfield reports Roosevelt nominee hopes fade as William Grant Webster’s petition is rejected due to nonuniform headings. Secretary Stevenson declines filing. several hopefuls like Harlan and Deneen submit petitions for Republican delegate seats with various presidential preferences.
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Bollinger Baby Case Suggested To Iowa Farmer
An Iowa farm laborer Charles Cleveland asks the police chief how to kill his two months old baby to avoid legal trouble citing the Chicago Bollinger case. He describes the infant as deformed and constantly crying, hoping doctors or police would approve an act to end the child’s suffering. The chief questions the request as Cleveland speaks in a discouraged tone. The infant is reportedly at a hospital due to convulsions and feeding difficulties.
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Sinking of the French Liner La Provence Near Italy
The French liner La Provence, once ferrying thousands between New York and Havre, was sunk in the Mediterranean south of Italy on February 26 while in government service. Authorities fear about 1 000 people were drowned.
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Germans Open Fresh Assault Near Verdun
Paris reports fierce German attacks north of Verdun with heavy artillery and infantry. French war office says infantry assaults were repulsed as guns decimated enemy ranks. British statement notes recapture at Ypres Comines canal and a small German salient gain reversed.
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Roosevelt says no candidate for Illinois primary
Secretary of State Stevenson received a letter from John W. McGrath, Roosevelt’s secretary, stating Roosevelt has no intention of filing a petition as a candidate in Illinois primaries. The reply notes Roosevelt is in the West Indies and will not seek presidential candidacy in any party.
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Queen Mother of Rumania Dies in Her Adopted Land
London reports the death of Queen Mother Elizabeth of Romania Carmen Sylva at her home in exile. Born December 20, 1843, she was a poetess famed across Europe and known for her fairy tale imagination.
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President Denies Gore Statement as War Debate Rages
President Wilson disavows any desire for war with Germany and denies endorsing Gore’s remarks. Senate and House battles shift to a record vote while McLemore and Flood face committee delays. Republican Leader Mann met with the President for talks at the White House, then remained silent.
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Wilson and Mann Discuss House Situation
President seeks bipartisan support on travel under international law as Democrats and Republicans maneuver in the Senate. Senator Stone drafts a substitute while GOP leaders signal opposition to any resolution that fails to meet their stance on the issue.
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President Wins Fight Over Gore Resolution in Senate
President Wilson defeats Gore resolution in the Senate debate over warning Americans off armed ships. Administration leaders expect to kill the measure in both chambers, bolstering support for his German diplomacy amid reports of Berlin dissension.
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Gore Speaks on War Warning Arouses Senate
Senator Gore argues a report from high authority linked Germany to possible war if the United States delays. He states he acted to avert catastrophe and asks for confirmation of presidential discussions while denying any admission of supporting war.
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President urges US to follow international law on seas
Washington reports outline the White House briefing that the United States must adhere to established international law in海 defending freedom of the seas. The president stressed keeping out of war unless necessary and warned that departing from international law could trigger broader conflict.
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