Wilson Consents to Ohio Primary Use of Name for Delegates
The Lusitania submarine controversy remains unresolved as Berlin and Vienna threaten to sink armed merchant ships after February 29. President Wilson formally allows his name to be used in Ohio Democratic primary delegate elections, though he will not seek renomination, per a letter to Ohio Secretary of State Charles Hildebrandt.
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Wester
Union News Service
Washington, D. C
Germany
United States
Lansing
Berlin
Vienna
Washington
Peno
Wilson
Secretary of State
Ohe
Ohio
Charles Q. Hildebrandt
Qhia
Thair Pure
Nine Die As Mexia Opera House Collapses
Nine persons were killed early February 16 when the Mexia opera house collapsed during an art exhibition. An explosion and ensuing fire threatened the town's business district, injuring many spectators. The old building had recently opened for a public schools art event. Mexia lies forty miles east of Waco, near oil and gas fields.
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Mexia
Tex
Waco
German steamers secretly armed for commerce raiders
Captain P E Magnne of the American schooner Edgar W Murdock reports eleven German steamers in Canary Island ports secretly armed for commerce raiders and preparing to dash for open sea after delivering 21 100 tons of coal to German agents in Teneriffe and observing coal loaded into their bunkers.
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M . dAin
Canary Island
P. E. Magnne
Edgar W. Murdock
Teneriffe
Britain Uses Three Times As Much Munitions From U S Exports
Washington reports that Great Britain is using three times as much munition production as any other European nation and accounts for one third of all American exports. The Commerce Department released figures showing British purchases in the United States for the last year totaled 1.191 billion dollars.
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America
Washington, D. C
Great Britain
Europe
Department of Commerce
United States
Rosewood City Returns to All-Male Grand Jury
Rosewood City in Cel-San Mateo County California, long cited as the first in the United States to include women on grand juries, reverted to an all-male panel for the 1916 grand jury list compiled by Judge George H Buck in Superior Court, revealing thirty men on the roster.
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Rosewood City
Cel
San Mateo County
Cal
United States
George H. Buck
Allies Stand by Belgians Treaty Renewal
Allied powers signatory to the Belgian independence and neutrality treaty renew the pledge. Hostilities will not end until Belgium’s political and economic independence is restored and damages endured are indemnified.
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Mavre
Belgium
Man Blown to Atome in Ohio Storehouse Blast
Charles Baker, local manager for the Washington Torpedo company, was blown to atoms when 800 quarts of nitroglycerin exploded in the Chastead Fally storehouse near Cleveland. In Nebraska, John H. Hanson, a junior at Feighton Law College, was found dead in his bathtub in Omaha, reportedly electrocuted after attempting to use an electric vibrator.
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Cleveland
Charles Baker
Washington Torpedo Company
Washington, Pa
Chastead Fally
Omnaha
John H. Hanson
St.loud, Minn
Feighton Law College
Pouring Into Europe Weahington on munitions trade
An item notes American munitions flowing to Europe via Pullrigg Inta Kne rope at a daily value near four million dollars. The report mentions stores swelling and rep uses amid the ongoing arms trade.
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Europe
Weahington
Pullrigg
Germany Outbid U S for Nicaragua Canal Route
Washington reports that Germany offered Nicaragua a larger sum than the United States for an option on the Nicaraguan canal route. Senators noted Germany’s long interest and recent renewed efforts, while Foreign Relations Committee members said no documentary evidence supported the claim. Senator Stone acknowledged rumors of Germany’s bid but avoided confirming exact figures.
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Washington
Germany
Nicaragua
United States
Senate
France
Foreign Relaions
Nicaragusa Canal
Stone
Hungarian actress shot as British spy in Budapest
Sam Petrass, a Hungarian actress living in Budapest, was executed after a secret court martial for using beauty to obtain military secrets and sending coded letters to the British war office. The case, aided by a jealous officer, led to arrest, trial, and swift death. She was reportedly the niece of Countess Mka Kinszky.
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Cleveland
Fed
Sam Petrass
Budapest
War Office
El}charzes
Miss Petruss
Lcountess
Mka Kinszky
Wilson Visits Fortress Monroe in Virginia Tour
President Wilson visited Fortress Monroe near Newport News on February 14 and inspected the Chesapeake Bay entrance guns. He landed from the naval yacht Mayflower with Mrs. Wilson for the excursion and tour.
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Wilson
Fortress
Newport News
President Wilson
Fortress Monroe
Chesapeake Bay
Prince Josechim to Marry in Potsdam on March 33
A dispatch from Avakterdan to the Tandon Telegraph reports Emperor William has announced the marriage of Prince Josechim to be held at Potsdam on March 33.
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Jwondon
Tandon Telegraph Company
Avakterdan
Wiliam
Josechim In
Potsdam
Marcel
French Lose Battle Use of Diver Upheld
Fierce fighting rages along the western front with five German infantry assaults repulsed in Champagne near Sainte Marie. Paris reports German capture of 700 yards of French trenches but France disputes this while noting continued artillery exchanges and prisoner totals. fighting also reported near Vimy Meuse and Moselle with French and German actions described in official statements.
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London
Champagne
Sainte Marie-n- Py
State- Mieut
Saissons
Lille
Vimy
Oise
Reims
Maison de Champagne
Meuse
Moselle
Lorraine
Vosges
Russe
St. Die
French Cruiser Missing Off Syrian Coast
Paris reports the ministry of marine seeking the fate of cruiser Admiral Charner which has patrolled the Syrian coast. No news since February amid German telegram claims of a submarine attack. London notes Springwell torpedoed in the Mediterranean with crew saved and Cedarwood sunk. Havre adds Hedwig von Wissman sunk at Lake Tanganyika with prisoners.
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Paris
Ministry of Marine
Admiral Charner
London
Springwell
Mediterranean
Cedarwood
Havre
Hedwig von Wissman
Lake Tanganyika
Sailora Wert
Prigoners
Fistilas
Mexican Bandits Capture Former Resident in Robbery
Feb 14 reports George BP, a former resident, was seized by Mexican bandits and held for $25 ransom. A letter from a local contact confirms the capture and ransom demand amid unrest along the border.
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Aline Isan
Nold
George BP
Arms seizures near border prompt invasion fears
Feb 16 report from Wallington says agents of justice opened investigations into a number of gun stores along the Canadian border amid fears of an invasion. Authorities monitor each arms supply to prevent illicit shipments.
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Wallington
Divertment of Justice
Canadian
Thay
Canada
Vienna Is Asked To Explain Submarine Attack
Secretary Lansing announced he sent to Austro-Hungary via Ambassador Penfield a demand for an investigation and explanation of the Austrian submarine attack on the American steamer Petrolite. affidavits from crew members and other sources claim the ship was stopped near Alexandria in the Mediterranean, wounded an engine room man, and a boarding party seized a hostage as Austrians took food and stores.
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Washington
Lansing
Penfield
Diapatel
Morditerranean
Alexandria
Telegraphic Notes From War Front Dispatches
London reports flagging updates on front line movements and agency briefings amid ongoing conflicts. Washington notes new naval orders and a British steamer incident. Berlin reports a telegram from February noting overseas naval events and South American connections.
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London
Renier
Parl
Attur
Isang Fuise Nig
Washington
Berlin
Uy Wireless Ag
Malanionih
South America
Grew Wins Game San Teen Cyl Five Trophy Event
A cryptic report notes Grew securing a victory in a game associated with the Spokane event and a formal pin presented for the Spokane Trophy. The entry mentions Hailey CoMnony at Teer cu and a U. S. Cheese Winery Trophy after a turn at Teer cu Was.
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Grew
San Dingo
Spokane
Grewry
U. S
Chea Otm Uiavessar Winery
Hailey CoMnony
Teer Cu
Munition plant wrecked in unexplained blaze
A fire at the Munitians plant of General Wen destroyed facilities before being extinguished by the firm s private fire brigade. No injuries or official reports yet. Local authorities are reviewing the incident as investigators survey the scene.
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Arhenewady
Noy Pay
General Wen
Yuport Wa Matis
Elby
Meeting A Success Agricultural Meetup At State College
About 2000 farmers attended the annual state college meetings as the short course drew large crowds. Registration topped 2140 on day one despite limited housing, with sessions crowded in multiple campus venues and notable talks on cooperative associations and new grain varieties.
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Towa
State Agricultural College
Ames
Co-Operative Experimental Association
Mrs Meyer On Trial Change of Venue Denied
Winterset Iowa District Judge Applegate overruled the change of venue in the Mrs Ida Meyer case. The 60 year old is charged with complicity in a murder of her daughter in law and the judge found no prejudice in the county. The trial is expected to be sensational following the conviction of her son Pred Meyer for second degree murder of his young wife Jase Twy 25.
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Meyer
Winterset
Ida Meyer
Applegate
Nevada-Isaay Berry and Tee Clarke Charged in Hog Theft
Nevada-Isaay Berry and Tee Clarke are jailed on charges of stealing hogs. A four-h hog processing setup was found in the Berry home basement where hogs were killed and meat buried. The pair admit stealing one hog and an older family member is also under bonds for involvement.
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Nevada
Isaay Berry
Tee Clarke
Berry Home
Fia Bax
Ferry Ly
Comfort for Hogs Costs Sidney Resident Dear Losses
In attempting to warm his hogs during recent severe cold, W. M. Sells near Sidney lost several valuable animals to a fire. He placed a stove in the sheds, one sow killed by fumes, another stove upset and exploded, burning the structure and sows.
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Sidney
W. M
Col Horton Suffering From Ill Health At Home
Col Horton commander of the Iowa Soldiers’ homes is seriously ill at his home in Yaltown Co Horton is 78 and battling heart kidney and arterial troubles. Local residents express belief he may not recover.
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Col. Horton Tit
yaltown—Co
CC. Horton
Iowa
Miealate
Dt Ig
Horton
Police Seize Whisky From American Express Firm Incident
Police destroyed forty eight pints of whisky found in caves and seized from the American Express company on January 18. Judge Meyer ordered the confiscation and destruction. Officers questioned sixteen individuals connected to the shipments and allowed them to present lawful use for the property, but ownership remained disputed.
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Tleven
Ates
American Express Company
Meyer
Missioned soldier joins famed Black Watch in France
The piece follows a Scottish soldier named Bosting who leaves Centervlo for war, joins Mack Waten Neon’s front in France, and narrates his path from enlistment to the perilous front. It notes recruitment to fill a heroic Highland regiment and hints at distant danger and family ties back home.
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Jack Bosting
Alys
France
Amerles
Bosland
Pin
Tig
Ives
Mystle
Lmn
Scotland
Webster School Adopts Personal Savings Ledger System
A new program at Webster Uhy Hheh school introduces a stapled ledger for boys to record pocket money and savings. Each day they enter amounts into twin columns, creating a personal financial record with a stone cash desk reminder.
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Hanit Chun
Webster Citrosaa
Webster Uhy Hheh
Farm tragedy at Eclleve Farm Hoodcuen in Webster County
A farm disaster at Eclleve Farm Hoodcuen in Webster County left three people dead including renter Iam Retohardt and another tenant Alva Mo Werosht. A bullet killed brother of the senior tenant during the incident.
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Eclleve Farm
Hoodcuen
Webster Cty
A. Edwards
Rts
Retohardt
Cele Alva Mo Werosht
Sreg
Lear & Nu
Otgua
University hospital faces crowding amid rapid growth
The report from Super WoT indicates the hospital in Iowa City is crowded as the community grows. Officials warn the number of patients is rising faster than capacity, prompting plans for new core buildings and expanded facilities.
Uphold Consolidated School in Marshalltown Case
Superintendent A Mo Shane defends the consolidation plan led by former County Superintendent Gari T. Miller of the county’s schools. Opponents alleged the consolidation was perfected illegally, but the decision was upheld in all aspects.
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Marshalltown
Tuacraechen
Garitude
EB. Miller
Cilsane
Runyan Leaves Oakdale for New Role
A longtime Oakdale employee has accepted a new post at another organization after years of service. The change, effective soon, shifts duties from the public health and welfare area to a different department, with the former supervisor stepping into transitional duties during the move.
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Oakdale
HSE
Oakudace
Town Enacts Antigual Facord Amid Local Debates
Fragmented text suggests town discussions on an antigual protocol or policy. Officials impose stringent measures to prevent budget issues and ensure safety while addressing a Mary of Hawtor in sabl tr Ge rice ant Need.
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Atoll
He Ginger
Tran
Last Honors to Hepburn at local cemetery service
Obituary notes the last rites for Hepburn Clarindia Hundredts, a former councilor, who died at home. The service was held at the residence and proceeded to a cemetery procession with clergy presiding. attendance included local officials and mourners from the business community.
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Hepburn
Clarindia
Willem I Hepburn
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