Diplomatic Breaks Loom as US Austria Rift Tightens
Washington circles foresee recall of Ambassador Penfield from Vienna before Congress takes up the matter. American passenger liners flee Europe as five sail to New York piers. German officials deny consular detentions while submarines continue to threaten Allied and neutral ships.
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Austria
Washington
Wilson
Congress
Penfield
Vienna
American Line
New York
European War News and Naval Actions Across Oceans
The Tokyo Nichi Nichi reports an armed merchant raider attacking commerce in the Indian Ocean and sinking two British steamers near Colombo. Hague dispatches note Dutch-German tensions rising after submarine attacks on seven Dutch ships, with Germany promising limited protection until February 22. A major German retreat on the western front is described, and British forces seize multiple French positions. The Athos torpedoing claims American missionary Robert Allen Laden and many Senegalese troops aboard with 1450 saved.
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Merchandman
Indian Ocean
Colombo
Ceylon
The
Hague
Holland
Germany
Athos
Robert Allen Laden
Paris
Domestic Gould Jr. dies in hunting accident
Edwin Gould Jr the eldest son of the New York financier was killed while coon hunting on a small island near Jekyla He struck a coon with the gun butt and the weapon discharged He was twenty three years old Bud Fisher known comedian faces a divorce suit in New York Supreme Court Pauline Margaret seeks alimony of twenty five thousand dollars annually Four men die and one is injured when a car collides with a Madison Road streetcar near Cincinnati Bonnell Edwards fourteen is found stabbed to death in a Mitchell Indiana thicket His mother Mrs Dora Lynn and stepfather are referenced as custodians and the stepfather is detained
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Edwin Gould, Jr
New York
Gould
Jekyla
Mr. Gould
Bonnell Edwards
Mitchell
Ind
Bonnell
Dora Lynn
Lynn
Washington Debates Food Probe and Universal Military Training
Washington reports indicate Congress must authorize funds for a food situation investigation. The federal trade commission is ready to probe shortages and price hikes while Secretary Baker submits a universal military training bill to the Senate committee. The issue of food embargoes and shipping facilities is under debate as Wilson aims for ample affordable food.
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Wilson
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Senate
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War College
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wilson asks Congress for power to arm merchant ships
President Wilson, addressing Congress, seeks authority to arm American merchant vessels and to use defensive means to protect neutral rights and living conditions on the sea. He warns war could come only from willful German acts and urges swift approval of armed neutrality measures.
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Washington
Congress
Wilson
the Congress
Houses of Congress
Great Britain
Ireland
Atlantic
Europe
Mediterranean
Germany
Investment contrasts between Iowa and Saskatchewan land profits
Mr. George H. Barr of Iowa owns seven Saskatchewan sections, fenced and rented for pasture or cultivation. He cites Iowa land values at 150 dollars per acre with 2 to 3 percent returns, while his Saskatchewan holdings yielded 35 percent on one quarter and 1,643 bushels of grain worth over 2,500 dollars, after costs. He notes other settlers' gains, and advocates grazing cattle on unused quarters, noting substantial profits from diversified farming.
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George H. Barr
Iowa
Saskatchewan
Barr
Iowa, But the Total Price of the Land. Mr. Barr
Sarcasm of the Rejected in Boston Tran Script
A brief quip about writing for editors rather than publication circulates. The line contrasts publication with circulation among editors, reflecting newsroom humor.
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Boston Transcript
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Praised by Michigan Druggist
A 1916 testimonial from Jas H Bryan, a Charlotte, Michigan druggist, commends Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root after twenty years of use. He notes his father’s positive results and urges others to try the remedy, offering a sample for ten cents and promising a booklet on kidneys and bladder. Regular sizes sold at drug stores.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Watermelon Weighs 106 Pounds Raised By Joe Arnold
Large Melton reports Joe Arnold of Weatherford Texas raised a watermelon that tipped the scales at 106 pounds, a remarkable fruit growth noting local agrarian pride and farmstead effort.
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Joe Arnold
Weatherford
Teex
Cuticura Soothes Affected Skin With Simple Routine
An advertisement promotes Cuticura for skin relief, advising bathing with Cuticura Soap, drying, and applying Cuticura Ointment twice daily. A free sample by mail with a booklet is offered, with address via postcard to Boston. Also warns against dusting unlit electric globes due to static electricity. Mentions France making elementary instruction mandatory for children ages six to thirteen.
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Cuticura
Dept
Boston
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