Major ship sinkings and rescue efforts amid wartime losses
Reports recount a large number of ships lost after mine and battle actions. The British liner Majora, the Indian steamer Petshenga, and vessels Maloja Empress of Fort William, and others were involved in distress and rescue operations. Crew members were saved, while many missing or feared dead and ships abandoned.
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Aritin
Malyia
Pereira
Peninsuier
Doental
Alan Wesw
Vines
Agene
U Pervonsa
Lrouptit
Fort William
Suevier
Trignac
Mecklenburg
Vaileys
Lincolnshire
Horgsten Las
Hartlepool
North Sea
Iast
New York
Havre
Inishtrabull
Ireland
Submarine Sinks British Ship Pastnet in Western Med
An official French ministry note reports the Pastnet sunk by a submarine in the Western Mediterranean. The crew of the Pastnet was rescued by a fish cruiser. The same submarine reportedly sank the Swedish steamer Torntorg, whose boats were towed away.
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Paris
Ministry of Marine
Pastnet
Mediterranean
Fastnet
Torntorg
Orpet Waives Examination in Lam bert Murder Case
Wile M L Orpet waives preliminary examination on murder charge in Lake Forest. Justice Henry Vicker wan presided as attorney James J Wilkerson stated the defendant would skip examination. Case to be presented to the March grand jury.
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Marian Lambert
Grand Jury
Ale Forest
Wile ML Orpet
Lake Forest
Justice of the Peace
Henry Vickerwan
James J. Wilkerson
Mareh Grand Jury
Hobson Seeks Congress Seat in New Tenth District
Tuscaloosa Feb 29 Former Representative Richmond P Hobson announces candidacy for Congress from the new Tenth district He will oppose W B Bankhead son of United States Senator Bankhead Hobson was defeated for the Senate in 1913 by Oscar W Underwood
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
Richmond P. Hobson
Congress
Tenth
W. B. Bankhead
United States
Bankhead
Hobson
Senate
Oscar W. Underwood
Germany Promises to Honor Lusi Pact Amid War Drift
Fragmentary notes show Germany pledging to honor a sea pact while warnings grow that Berlin seeks no delay in war. Officials discuss submarine policy and armed ships as tensions rise around treaty terms and U boat actions.
Submarine Warning Rules Debate On Armed Merchant Vessels
The article argues that a submarine commander cannot be expected to warn an armed enemy merchantman. It notes the German position that equipment and intent to resist a warning do not constitute defensive armament.
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Ssenceeast
Wilson Letter Deepens German-U S Tension
Berlin reports President Wilson’s letter to Chairman Stone signaling a serious stage in the crisis with the United States. Foreign office officials find his stance against any submarine attacks on armed merchant vessels a potential violation of international law and express confusion over his present position.
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Berlin
Fed
Wilson
Stone
Germany
United States
Foreign Office
Sorelen
Submarine Warfare and International Law Debate
Statement argues that intercepting and attacking submarines as offensive acts violates international law and risks American lives. It cautions against aggressive moves that could escalate conflict and expose U.S. personnel to danger.
Foreigners Earn Diplomas After Citizenship Course
Detroit February 29 512 foreign born Ford employees completed an eight month course in English and citizenship earning diplomas. The program trains reading writing and speaking English and grants eligibility for first naturalization papers. A two pageant ceremony at the factory showcased the graduates who represented 33 nations.
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Detroit
Ford Motor Company
Tetoatt Asneny
Kellogg Enters Minnesota Senate Contest
St Paul February Kellogg veteran attorney Frank B Kellogg announces candidacy for U S Senate from Minnesota. He is described as a national figure known for antitrust work and as a potential successor to Moses but details are unclear in the telegram from Santa Maria California to R C Dunn of Princeton.
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Minnesota
St. Paul
Frank B. Kellogg
J. Paul
Theodore Vonseralt
Moses Mr Kellogg
Santa Marara
Cal
R. C. Dunn
Princeton
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Owen
Liewe
Weap
Ead
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Petrograd
Reuters
Kanitz
Oeoman
Kerman
Washington
Fes
Lanene
Couot
Uermeny
Celal Preeaatone
Levtacia
Ettien
Tle Carr
Stowers
Thunderhawk
McCormick
John Deere
Deere
David Bradley Corn Lister
T. G. Mandit
Nick Kurt & Sons
Omiih
Kellogg
Midd
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