Ambassador Penfield seeks Austro Hungary stance on submarine warfare
Frederic C. Penfield, U S ambassador to Vienna, reportedly handed an aide memoire to the Austro-Hungarian foreign minister asking for a clear final definition of Austria Hungary's position on submarine warfare. The foreign ministry will review the note and respond, whether past assurances in the Ancona and Persia incidents stand.
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Frederic C. Penfield
Vienna
Reuter
Amsterdam
Austria
Ancona
Persia
Foreign Ministry
Aide Memoire
Ambassadors Press Austria to State Its Stance on Submarine War
Washington reports Ambassador Penfield is following State Department orders to obtain Austria’s position on Germany's intensified submarine warfare. Officials hint the U S prefers to keep limited official ties with central powers, delaying a full break. The Lyman M Law incident and the Petrolite firing remain the sole concrete US-Austria issues amid broader European tensions.
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Emperor in conference in Zurich meeting Czernin and Penfield
A Central News dispatch from Zurich reports Austrian Emperor granting a long audience to Count Czernin minister of foreign affairs after an earlier conference with Frederick C. Penfield the American ambassador on February 20.
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Zurich
Count Czernin
Frederick C. Penfield
Navy aid urged to enforce neutrality against belligerent ships
Secretary Lansing and Assistant Attorney General Warren urged the Senate judiciary committee to press a bill authorizing the President to use armed forces to enforce neutrality requirements. The measure focuses on belligerent vessels interned in U S territory that might attempt to escape.
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Attroney
Warren
Senate Judiciary Committee
United States
Desertion report on West Virginia regiment in Texas
Eighty-five members of the Second West Virginia regiment deserted since the unit left Charleston for San Antonio last fall. The adjutant general is authorized to offer a reward of fifty dollars for each deserter's arrest.
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W. Va
West Virginia
San Antonio
Adjutant General
Espionage Bill Passes Senate 60 to 10
The administration espionage bill, imposing severe penalties for spying on national defense matters and conspiracies to violate neutrality, was passed today by the Senate by a 60 to 10 vote. M'Gregor Iowa February 20. Millions of fish die under thick ice in the Mississippi River this winter per government fish men reports.
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Senate
M’gregor
Iowa
Mississippi River
San Antonio Tonight Forecast
For San Antonio and vicinity tonight fair with increasing cloudiness and warmer temperatures expected as the night progresses.
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San Antonio
Home Weather 1 for Tourists Forecasts by The Light
Weather bulletin lists city by city temperatures and winds for St Louis Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Kansas City New York Washington. Readings show varied conditions from partly cloudy to clear and cold to warm with winds ranging north northwest northeast and southwest and highs in 22 to 60 degree range and lows near zero to 38 with expectations of warmer conditions.
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Americans aboard collier Dalbeattie sunk
The Norwegian collier Dalbeattie, en route from Glasgow to Gibraltar, was sunk by shell fire on Saturday. Two Americans were aboard. the crew launched boats and escaped.
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London
Glasgow
Gibraltar
We Want Bread Cry At New York City Hall
Several hundred tenement district women stormed New York City Hall shouting we want bread as they pressed for aid from Mayor John Mitchel. Ida Harris led the group of Mothers Vigilant League at the entrance with babies, while Marie Gansone was arrested for disorderly conduct amid scuffles with police.
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Ida Harris
Mothers’ Vigilant League
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President Wilson weighs not convening Senate for cabinet noms
President Wilson considers skipping the newly elected Senate in extra session on March 5 to confirm cabinet nominees. He doubts need for Senate confirmation of reappointed cabinet officials, suggesting incumbents may serve without new approval. Vice President Marshall notes oath timing flexibility under law.
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White House
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Mystery around sunk schooner Dorothy in London report
London dispatches say the Dorothy was sunk but Lloyds Shipping Agency did not disclose its nationality. In St Johns Newfoundland officials believe the Dorothy was the Newfoundland vessel Rose Dorothea returning from Oporto with salt. The Rose Dorothea had been provincetown owned before transfer to British registry last year.
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London
Dorothy
Lloyds Shipping Agency
Tribute to General Funston by Congress praised as modest yet courageous
Representative Julius Kahn lauded General Frederick Funston for his modesty, duty, and courage. Other lawmakers including Slayden of Texas Fess of Ohio and Campbell of Kansas echoed praise, recalling Funston’s service from Vera Cruz through the San Antonio post and the San Francisco earthquake.
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Military Affairs Committee
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Vera Cruz
San Antonio
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San Francisco
Gardner
Slayden
Texas
Fess
Ohio
Mexican
Young
Chaffee
Kansas
Fees
Borland
Missouri
Campbell
General Funston
House of Representatives
Resolution of Respect for General Funston in Texas
Texas lawmakers adopted a joint resolution honoring General Frederick Funston commander of the Department of the South who died in San Antonio. The measure lauds his patriotism and soldierly merit and pledges sacred remembrance by Texans. Introduced in the House by Nordhaus Lange Schlessinger Wahrmund and championed in the Senate by Senator Bee.
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Wahrmund
Senator Bee
Flag at Half Mast for General Funston in Texas
The flag at the estate house in Austin was lowered to half mast under Colonel Charles L. Stowe's direction out of respect for General Frederick Funston. Officials expressed regret over his sudden death. A governor-appointed representative may attend the general's funeral.
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Fire destroys five story General Grocer building in Detroit
A spectacular morning fire in Detroit leveled the General Grocer Company's five story building. Losses are estimated at 350000 dollars. The cause remains undetermined.
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Detroit
Mich
General Grocer Company
Teutons Beaten Off Petrogard Front War Update
On the Russian front a minor operation saw Teutonic troops repelled by Russian fire amid a Western front attack near Slaventine and Podgaste. Russian submarines reported success in the Black Sea sinking a steamer and eight schooners near the Bosphorus. Aerial combats near Smorgon ended with both enemy planes forced back after intense engagements.
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Podgaste
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Esch car shortage bill expands ICC powers on freight cars
The Interstate Commerce Commission would gain broad authority to suspend car service rules and issue directions during freight car emergencies. The bill amends the Interstate Commerce Act to allow suspension of rules and to issue just and reasonable directives for the duration of the emergency.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
House
Interstate Commerce Committee
Porto Rican Citizenship Bill Passes Senate Without Roll Call
The Porto Rican citizenship and civil government bill, already approved by the House, would grant U S citizenship to residents who desire it. It envisions a president appointed governor, an executive council of justice, finance, interior, education, agriculture, labor and health commissioners, and a people elected legislature whose acts require Congressional approval and a presidential veto.
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Senate
House
United States
Congress
Steamer Madison Entangled in Hampton Roads Net
Divers expect to free the Old Dominion Line steamer Madison by noon after the propeller became entangled in a steel anti submarine net across the channel to Hampton Roads. The ship was bound from Newport News to Norfolk and New York with passengers and cargo when the incident occurred about 8 PM.
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New York
Three American ships set sail for war zone ports
Three freighters Navahoe Genoa Mongolia and Algonquin for London left New York today. Also three passenger liners Orduna Ausonia and Patria arrived from Europe with guns aboard. Dochera reached Gibraltar after reporting safe voyage from New York bound for Genoa. La Touraine departed Bordeaux for New York.
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Fabre Line
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Pershing May Be Next Commander After Funston Death
The War Department mourns General Funston’s sudden death as officials in Washington and across the administration express deep regret. President Wilson and Secretary Baker acknowledge the loss amid tense U S relations with Germany. Secretary Baker plans funeral precedents before naming a permanent successor. Pershing is expected to succeed in the Southern Department given his experience.
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War Department
Funston
United States
Mexico
Wilson
Baker
Germany
San Antonio
Army
Southern Department
Pershing
Pershing to Remain in El Paso in Interim Command
Major General John J. Pershing announced he would stay in El Paso as acting commander of the Southern Department awaiting Washington orders. He will also retain command of the El Paso patrol district for the present. General Funston's body would pass through tomorrow at 5 30 p m, and Pershing and his staff are preparing a memorial program for the event.
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el Paso
Major General Funston Funeral Plans Detailed
The body of Major General Frederick Funston will rest in state at the Alamo in San Antonio before westward transport. A military funeral is planned in San Francisco with services at Fort Sam Houston and guard details provided by the 37th Infantry and other units. Burial will occur at the Presidio cemetery beside his son.
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