Steel firm declines bid on shells for humanitarian reasons
Electro Steel company of Wittsburg, under pressure from a trade commission, refused to bid on a 1.9 million shell order for Britain valued at about 450,000. President Charles J. Reynon said the firm would not encourage war and would not profit from munitions, stressing opposition to selling to warring nations.
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New Child Labor Bill Passes House In Washington
The House approved a measure to ban child labor in interstate commerce, setting age limits and daily hours. It moves to the Senate, backed by Representative Palmer with opposition and a filibuster from southern members over procedures and quorums.
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City Council Seeks State Help on Unemployment Problem
Chicago officials urged state and federal aid to address unemployment. The city called for a bill to reorganize free employment bureaus and allow legislation to prevent recurring wage depredations.
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Weather Amstervam Brief and War Prisoner Exchange
Weather notes cover Amstervam and other cities with forecasts for San Antonio, St. Louis, Chicago, Kansas City, Denver, New York, and Washington. A war prisoner exchange report states two incapacitated German officers and ninety three soldiers were sent to England for exchange with British prisoners, via London.
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VESSELS DUE IN WAR ZONE ABOARD AMERICAN SHIPS
Shipping notes list numerous vessels due in the war zone from New York and Liverpool, with passenger ships Adriatic Bergen Nord and others sailing for Gothenburg Liverpool and London. Several freighters carry freight and passengers. dates clustered around February with Germany and Britain at war.
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Temperance Wave in France Grows Stronger
Feb 16 The lenpersnen campaign in France gains reach and influence as the academy of political and social sciences asks the finance minister to adopt drastic measures to curb drinking. Proposals include higher liquor taxes, closing saloons when possible, ending prerogatives for brandy stills, reducing day duty, and stricter enforcement of a dry law.
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Explorer May Seek New Arctic Expedition
Stefansson with Dibns plans another Arctic relief attempt as months pass. McConnell seeks Acadian government backing under austere auspices after the original expedition failed. He envisions powered hydroaeroplanes to widen foreign search and locate Stefansson.
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Becker to Ask Trial in Murder Case
Counsel for Charles Becker, former police lieutenant, seeks a new trial for the murder of Herman Rosenthal. The defense plans to appeal to the Manhattan District Attorney and marshal state authorities amid ongoing legal maneuvers as Becker remains in custody.
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Mrs Harrison Speaks on Democratic Candidate
Mrs Harrison addresses workers and calls for backing her husband as Democratic candidate next Tuesday. Mayor Harrison is unable to attend. election context centers on Chicago and upcoming primary with women’s involvement noted.
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Deaf man marries woman who hears sounds
A garbled note reports a Deaf man marrying a person who can hear, with unclear details about the ceremony and city. The fragment mentions medical or personal names but is largely unreadable, offering minimal verifiable facts beyond the union.
President Wilson faces German note and naval threat
The Paris press hails Wilson's reply as bold and necessary, citing Clemenceau and Georges Venay in praise. Analysts say Germany must back down or risk U S warships enforcing sovereignty against German submarines. Bernstorff’s proposal to lift the blockade if England allows feud imports is described as a possible but distant compromise.
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Interview with Americas ambassador to Ceprans read
An interview transcript attributed to Gerard Cotels Calassies in Berlin presents remarks from Tamen W. Gerard, Americas ambassador to Ceprans, discussing confidential questions and the potential lines of inquiry. The piece notes government positions in Beviin and Washington and hints at public reception in the city, with pages reportedly on page Tywied.
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Europeans Buy Wheat For Storage Amid Supply Worries
News notes a surge in European wheat purchases and storage as the visible supply tightens. Estimates show a weekly intake around 505,000 bushels, up from 400,000 last year, with authorities seeking to determine if market manipulation or genuine demand drives the increase.
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East St. Louis Ex-Officials Acquitted in $100,000 Funds Case
Six former East St. Louis officials including ex mayor Charles Lambert and ex comptroller John Faulkner were acquitted by a jury on charges of misappropriating about $100,000 in city funds. Prosecutors alleged a conspiracy to siphon money through commissions paid for labor and supplies to relatives or employees of the defendants. direct evidence against Lambert and Faulkner was not found. Public officials named include W. H. Redenbarger, E. Pred Grold, Claus Tietje, and Lester Gagsby. the latter now heads the detectives division.
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Disappearance of Professor Phillis Remains Mystery
Kansas City dispatch reports Professor H L Phillis, a well known Missouri educator, vanished in Houston, Texas. Authorities fear foul play as relatives in Oklahoma and Kansas City assist in the search. his background includes time in Oklahoma and residence with a railroad father.
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Campbell Nominated In Primary Race Amid Local Contests
A garbled OCR report shows Campbell and others in a mayoral and council primary, listing names like Campbell and others as nominees. The fragment hints at campaign actions and local party dynamics with unclear details and several misread words.
Aerial Journey Over German Lines
An aircraft makes an extended flight over German lines, spending hours in the air. Fragmentary text references a bold air mission with pilots and operations over enemy territory, indicating reconnaissance or bombing activity.
Minister Held on Wartime Tax Act Charge and Marital Ties
James A Darnell, former pastor of Kenosha Windehurch, is jailed on a charge connected to the Mann Walte slave act amid revelations of multiple matrimonial affairs. He resigned after learning of a Chicago wife, Mrs Untis Vaugie Darnell, and a pending divorce. arrests occurred as he entered a federal building with marshals nearby.
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Mystery in Death in Dallas Hotel Note Says Self
Dallas February 16. R. Johns from San Antonio was found shot and killed at a local hotel. A note signed with his name addressed to the chief of police claimed he went to Dallas to kill both a woman and a man, but he could not locate her. Church rules kept them from a divorce and allegedly prevented further marriage.
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Bomb Kills Royalty In Bulgan Mask Ball Plot
Berlin dispatch reports an aristocracy massacre during a Bulgarian ball last night. Senior figures and ten others died when a booth was exploded amid the gala, with names including the son of a war minister and an aristocratic daughter among the casualties.
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German Losses Reported as Small Despite High Morality Claims
Berlin reports from February 16 state that German losses are small while noting high mortality in Hussty campaign. Western front saw limited action with English near St Migr repulsed. East Prussia campaigns north of the Vistula show favorable progress, Bielsk and Pleck occupied with about 1000 prisoners. Russian Poland rumors deny massive German losses.
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