War talk claims US would win in 90 days
An article by Charles Edward Russell argues that a U S Germany war would end in ninety days with peace likely or a making, claiming American casualties would be negligible and Germany could not defeat the United States, provoking readers to consider war as a moral victory rather than gunfire.
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Charles Edward Russell
Washington
D. C
United States
Germany
Europe
Planet Mars
United
Wilson rejects talks with Germany over U boat war unless decree withdrawn
President Wilson formally informs Germany through Swiss envoy Ritter that the United States will not negotiate to avert armed conflict until the January 31 U boat decree is repealed and Germany renews its May 4 Sussex pledge. The reply notes US willingness to discuss only if Germany withdraws the decree and restores the May 4 assurance.
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Washington
Wilson
Germany
U. S
Minnwehr Ritter
State Department
Geh
Sussex
Department Ote
Department of State
Mintxt
Switzerland
United States
England
Secretary of State
Swiss Minster
Swe
P. Ritter
Gerard Resists German Threats in Berlin Departure Stand
Ambassador Gerard defied Berlin pressure to delay American exits. He refused to sign confidential proposals and secured guarantees for Americans to depart with his party. Many U.S. citizens remain anxious in Berlin as tensions with Washington unfold. Gerard plans a few days in Berne before Spain voyage home.
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Carl W. Ackerman
Gerard
Berne
Paris
Berlin
America
United States
Gerard Persi
Hie
Germany
Foreign Office
Wilhelmtrass
Anne
David Maddy
Spain
Washington
Thirteen Die In Kenwood Hotel Fire In Bitter Weather
In Minneapolis a midnight blaze at the Kenwood hotel killed thirteen, with 12 bodies believed buried in ice caked debris and one woman dying after leaping from a third floor window. Fire officials report 68 residents were at risk as ice hindered search, while a mob confronted firefighters arriving without ladders.
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Kenwood
Lucille Squire
Van
Gladys Thurst
Dan Boone
Margaret Sheppard
William Britton
Blanche Benson
Elmer Johnson
C. Luce
Detroit
Mich
Agnes
Charwoman
Allen Paulson
Advertising Manager's Daily Talk read in The Star
Read the Star today for a wide assort ment of bargains from Standard Furniture Co to The Best offerings of Beat tice's best stores. The ad pages announce dental offices theatres furniture and store names including Regal, Coliseum, Jmpesty, Grote Rankin, Woodhouse Grunbauro, Clemmer, Flex, Ole Hanson & Bon, Gottately, Fores, Frederick & Nelson and more.
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Standard Furniture Co
Regal Dental Offices
Coliseum Theatre
Jmpesty Theatre
Grote-Rankin Co
oodhouse-Grunbauro Furniture
Age Boston Dentrete
Clemmer Theatre
Flex Theatre
Ole Hanson & Bon
Pane M. A
Gottately Furniture
Fores
FUG Toro
Viss
Pame
Gon Marche
Fréderick & Nelson
China Breaks Diplomatic Ties With Germany
London reports China has severed diplomatic relations with Germany as authorities confirm the break. The move follows growing tensions and shifts in international alignments, with no immediate details on ensuing actions or reactions from other nations.
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London
China
Germany
Girl's Pleas for Father Hamper Grayson Nomination
Feb 12. A 17 year old girl Miss Dubose, daughter of Capt. Dubose of the navy medical corps, urged senators to back her father for rear admiral arguing his 41 years of service and wartime record. The episode risks sidetracking Dr Cary T Grayson nomination as President Wilson's physician.
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Washington
Senate
Cary T. Grayson
Wilson
Miss Dubose
Capt
Dubose
Navy Medical Corps
Grayson
Navy
Capitol Hill
Capt. Dubose
Submarine claim denied over lifeboat firing incident
Berlin via Sayville reports an official press bureau statement denying British reports that a German submarine fired on lifeboats during the sinking of the British ship Bavestone. The bureau insists no lifeboats were fired and promises future restraint.
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Berlin
Sayville
Bavestone
War costs England 26 million a day in Commons
London February 12 The cost of the war is 26 million dollars daily 28 177 056 in total 5 790 000 pounds Bonar Law the Chancellor of the Exchequer stated in the House of Commons during a vote of credit debate his figure reflects daily wartime expenditures and government borrowing plans.
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England
London
Bonar Law
House of Commons
Guard Nears Home in Northwest Troop Move
The Oregon and Washington troops departing Calexico near midnight Saturday are expected to reach home tomorrow. Headquarters of the western department said trains bearing the troops are now in Northern California approaching the Oregon line.
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San Francisco
Oregon and Washington
Calexico
Western Department of the Army
California
Oregon Line
U boats Renew Effective Work
Washington Feb. 12 Lloyds report shows U boats destroying tonnage an upward trend. Consul Skinner in London forwards the report to the state department noting 15 762 tons destroyed since the last report.
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Washington
Lloyds
State Department
Skinner
London
Sweden Lecture By Borros Newspaper Man Monday Evening
Maurits Enderstedt, a Borros Sweden newspaper man, will speak about his homeland at the Lutheran church. The event is at 911 Stewart Street on Monday evening.
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Sweden
Maurits Enderstedt
Borros
Lutheran Church
Stewart St
Noordam fire near Hoboken injures crew in coal bunkers
Fire broke out on the Holland-America liner Noordam docked at Hoboken near the North German Lloyd pier. One crewman died, another died later, four overcome by coal gas, and two rescued as smoke filled the hold. emergency crews with gas helmets evacuated crew of about 240 preparing to sail next week.
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Noordam
Hoboken
Lloyd
Noord
Jen Kupurssoek
Impeachment Bid In House Targets Warburg And Fed Board
Rep. Lindbergh of Minnesota urged impeachment on the House floor charging high crimes and misdemeanors in currency policy. He linked Paul Warburg with J P Morgan Kuhn Loeb and the First National Bank of New York and accused the Federal Reserve Board of secret influence in framing legislation. He claimed the administration harmed the public by currency mismanagement costing billions.
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Washington
Rep
Lindbergh
Minnesota
Harding
Paul Warburg
Federal Reserve Board
J. P. Morgan & Co
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
First National Bank of New York
Federal Reserve
U. S
Stillman Gives Million Francs to War Orphans
Paris February 12 James Stillman remitted to President Poincare a check for a million francs about $200 000 for distribution among children of members of the French Legion of Honor killed in the war The donation honors the memory of those fallen and supports their families through the Legion of Honor program.
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Paris
James Stillman
Poincare
French Legion of Honor
Lincoln Day arrest shocks Portland crowd
Lincoln memory events were interrupted by the arrest of Abraham Lincoln a 40 year old Indian on a charge of pickpocketing James Adams and stealing $200 in Portland on February 12.
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Portland
Abe Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
James Adams
Tong War Correspondent Reports Noodle Shortage Fears
War correspondent E D K Tong ventures into a crowded urban conflict zone between Sixth and Eighth Aves. He notes rising noodle demand and possible shortages as crowds gather around a bulletin board near Seventh and Wing. Interactions with local shopkeepers reveal cautious chatter and censorship amid the tense scene.
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E.D.K. Hies
Tong
Tong Ware
Sixth
Eighth Aves
King and Maynard Sts
Man Demands New Pants After Auto Collision
Wallace Frosberg, of 1416 24th Ave, was knocked down Monday morning at Third and Seneca by a car driven by J. L. Le S48 18th Ave. He demanded damages and a new suit, saying he could not accept injuries. He declined hospital care as a hole in his pants knee caused the dispute.
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Wallace Frosberg
24Th Ave
J. L. le
18Th Ave
Third and
Seneca
Lewis
Mosberg
Beaton Claims Booze Found in Library During Raid
Beaton recounts a dry squad raid on a library. he, who runs a cigar stand, says authorities found alcohol in the dictionary. He joked about the incident while working on Monday purchases.
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Beaton
William J. Beaton
Public Safety
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