Evelyn Sunk by Mine Believed Not Submarine
Washington reports Secretary Daniels ordered Commander R. Gherardi to investigate the destruction of the American cotton steamer Evelyn off the German coast. Officials say confirming the cause may be hard without crew witnesses, with a mine suspected rather than a submarine.
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Daniels
R. Gherardi
Berlin
Evelyn
State Department
London
Gherardi
Gerard
Navy Department
Smith
German claim of large captures in Mazurian Lakes district
Berlin dispatch reports the German official statement says captures in the Mazurian Lakes district of Prussia have risen to ten generals and over 100000 men. The number of cannon taken is listed as 150.
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Berlin
London
Mazurian
Prussia
Sinking of Evelyn Shows Dangers to American Vessels
Washington reports the sinking of the cotton steamer Evelyn off the German coast likely by a mine. The loss prompts questions on pilot availability, mine zones, and whether the incident will trigger any diplomatic action. The ship and cargo are uninsured losses with crew saved.
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Washington
Evelyn
Germany
North Sea
Great Britain
Genny
Ireland
American Sur Fee
Bremen
Das
United States
Britain
War Risk Bureau
United States Bureau
Poe
Fire at Masonic Temple in Philadelphia Miss Causes $51000 Loss
Fire originated in a store on the ground floor of the Masonic Temple Property valued at 51000. The total loss carried by insurance and damage reached 24000.
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Elphia
Miss
Masonic Temple
Washington's birthday observed in Chicago with civic and church events
Telegrams note widespread celebration in Chicago for Washington's birthday with Boy scouts and semi military groups taking prominent part. Hinweise of international meetings and wartime shipping developments but the readable fragment focuses on domestic commemorations and public participation.
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Washington
Chicago
German steamship Austria ashore near Malmoe
The Austria bound from Gothenberg to Bremer haven laden with cotton ran aground near Malmoe Sweden. Salvage steamers stand by to assist in the effort to refloat the vessel. Also note Carranza sources say Constitutionalist troops will renew the attack on Monterey today marking the second anniversary of Madero’s assassination.
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Berlin
Lokal Anzeiger
Austria
Gothenberg
Bremerhaven
Malmoe
Sweden
Monterey
Francisco Madero
Carranza
American steamer Medina sails from Savannah with cotton for Europe
The Medina cleared Savannah for Rotterdam carrying a second cargo of Savannah cotton for Europe since the war broke out. The steamer, painted with her vessel name and large American flags, has about 41300 bales on board.
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Medina
Savannah
Rotterdam
Europe
Diplomacy and Air Training Updates From Europe and Toronto
A Bulgaria Romania convention for reciprocal trade advantages in merchandise transport was signed in Bucharest per a Sofia correspondent. A military flying school will be established immediately in Toronto with Captain E. Janney arriving from Gait to lead. The steamship Newton, built in Boston, reached Rotterdam after crossing the German sea war zone, having departed Savannah on February 3 with 14,000 bales of cotton.
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Sofia
Toronto
E. Janney
Gait
Royal Flying Squadron
Newton
Boston
Rotterdam
Germany
Savannah
Florida phosphate shipments eyed by Germany for space
A cablegram today reports Germany seeks large shipments of Florida phosphate if cargo space can be obtained, signaling Berlin’s interest in securing industrial phosphate supplies via American sources. The message underscores demand amid trade and transport constraints affecting European buyers.
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Florida
Germany
Amr
Grain Brokers Refuse To Submit Books In Inquiry Halt
Chicago grain brokers refuse to submit ledgers to federal investigators on wheat and flour price rises. District Attorney Clyne argues access to books is needed to determine if speculation caused the rise. Attorneys general Gregory contends brokers are not obliged to reveal transactions.
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CHCA
Chicago
Clyne
Gregory
Aas
Drooks' Saloon Robbed by Burglar
Sunday night about 10 o'clock the saloon of Andrew Drooks at the south corner of Water Street was robbed. Water bottles were stolen and one rear door was forced open. The owners were notified.
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Andrew Drooks
New York Nationals Arrive at Marlin For Spring
The New York Nationals arrive at Marlin today as spring activities begin with active work set to start March 1.
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NEW York Nationals
Marlin
Piute Indians Battle Night Riders Near Bluff Utah
In an all night clash near Bluff Utah Piute leader Tse Ne Gat and his band fought a 26 man posse led by Colorado Sheriff Jingles and Utah Sheriff Peperson. Casualties included several Indians and three whites with multiple captures. Authorities surround Cottonwood Gulch as frontier tensions rise. Night Riders terrorize New Madrid Missouri Negro laborers with warnings to flee by Tuesday.
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Denver
Colo
Bluff
Nebeker
Cortez
Tip Ne Gat
Marshal Neer
Dolores County
Colorado
Jingles
Montezuma County
Cele
Peperson
San Juan County
J. C. Akin
Dolores
Golo
Jack
Posse
Ind
Howen
Tse Ne Gat
Everett Hatch
Juan Chacon
Grayson
Cottonwood Gulch
Utah-Colorado Line
Mashal
New Madrid
Gunboat Petrel Arrives in Port From Tampico
The U S gunboat Petrel arrived in Washington from Tampico at 11 the day after leaving there last Wednesday. Noon salutes and drills marked the holiday. Captain D M Wood and Coast Guard Captain H T West were aboard with a crew of 129. Visitors may board in the afternoons as arrangements are announced.
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Washington
United States
Petrel
Tampico
Mexico
D. M. Wood
H.T. West
Coast Guard
Winona
United Tatés Navy
H.’F. Emerson
C. D. Gilroy
F. Baltzey
W. E. Cheadle
Wentworth
Harry Till Sadlin
H. T. ‘Tribou
Wood
Mobile
Crawford to call election for Southern Association leaders
W Crawford, president of the Southern Association of Baseball Clubs, said he will call a meeting of club presidents within days to elect new officers after succeeding Judge W Kavanaugh. The announcement came from Shreveport on February 22.
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Shrey Eveport
W. Crawford
Southern Association of Baseball Clubs
Judge W. Kavanaugh
No Riot in West Virginia Coal Fields After Saturday Clash
Barracksville Farmington coal region reported quiet after miners clashed with sheriffs deputies last Saturday. Major Jackson Arnold of the West Virginia national guard, sent by Governor Hatfield to investigate, conferred with the county court to maintain order. All injured men were reported as improved.
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Fairmount
W. Va
Barracksville
Farmington
Shera
Doajor Jackson Arnold
West Virginia National Guard
Hatfield
W. R. Riggs
Indiana bank robbers make haul and escape
Burg Indiana February 22 robbers blew the safe in the Citizens State Bank during the night and obtained 5506. The safe’s drill work was powered by electricity and the raid ended with the thieves fleeing.
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Indiana
Burg
Ind
Citizens State’ Bank
Rae Freeery
Germans Halt German Advance in East Prussia
London reports Petrograd that German assault on Russians in East Prussia was checked as Russian forces extricated their main body. Dispatch says Germans attacked and were repelled, with reinforcements arriving for both sides along a 100 mile front north of Bohr and Natew rivers.
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Germany
East Prussia
Daily Mail
Petrograd
Lomza
Niemen
Nevo
The
Times
Bohr
Natew
Fire destroys marine ways at One Mile Creek
A Sunday night blaze lit up the northeastern city as it swept Water street and One Mile Creek shore destroying W. W. Finklea’s small marine ways. The structure, about six months old, was empty of boats but housed valuable gasoline engines and other stationary equipment.
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Water Street
W.W. Finklea
Finklea
Fire Ruins East St. Louis Business District
A blaze in East St. Louis Michigan causes over 500000 dollars in damage in the early morning. Fire melted electrical cables plunging the business district into darkness and triggering panic in nearby apartments and hotels. The fire started in the Jagenheim Brothers Furniture Company building.
Jitneys Must Ride Negroes Says St. Louis Police Court Judge
In a test ruling Judge Hogan holds jitney buses are public conveyances open to Black riders. Six men had protested riding in John Hickey’s jitney, were cited for disorderly conduct and cleared of charges.
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ST. Louis
Polce
Hogan
John ‘Hickey
Hickey
Storekeeper Fires At Fleeing Thief
Police say a store owner fired twice at a thief who grabbed meat from F. Cohen’s shop. The suspect fled, Cohen believed one bullet struck the thief, who disappeared with the stolen meat. Officers O'Sha and Love reported Sunday no arrests.
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O’sha and
Lovelace
F. Cohen
Negrot
Cohen
Villa Leader Captures Rosario and Sinaloa
Carranza forces evacuate Mexico City as Villa era advances. Rosario and Sinaloa state scenes shift amid ongoing military action.
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Villa
Rosario
Sinaloa
Vile Tate
Sinto
Carranza
Mexico City
Elks Sunday Concert Draws Encouraged Audience
An Elks Lodge on Government Street hosted a Sunday afternoon concert from 5 to 7 o'clock. The orchestra performed, with each number chosen by members of the committee in charge, drawing an appreciative crowd.
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ELKS
Els
Government Street
Lodge
War debate in Congress focuses on coastal defense ships
In Washington on February 22 lawmakers discuss a war budget and coastal fortification plans. Senator Smoot pushes a seagoing defense program with a first year appropriation of 30 million dollars while House members warn of ammunition shortages and outdated fortifications. Gardner cites a 1906 defense report warning Chesapeake Bay could be controlled by a hostile fleet without gunfire.
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Washington
Senate
House
Benator
SiMmoot
Gardner
National Coast Defense Board
Chesapeake Bay
Mr. Gardner
Nashville businesses robbed in uptown burglary spree
Multiple uptown Nashville firms were broken into this morning. Jewelry firm Weinstein & Small lost about $20,000 in jewelry after burglars cut a hole in the safe and lowered themselves to the rear. Southwestern Publishing and Presbyterian Advance also reported break ins with safes damaged and dials saved.
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Nashville
Tenn
Weinstein * & Small
Rip Southwestern
Herzog Signs Leach With Cincinnati Nationals
Cincinnati manager Herzog announced on February 22 that he had signed Tommy Leach to a one year contract with the Cincinnati Nationals.
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Herzog
Leach
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Nationals
Tommy Leach
Weather report for Alabama showers and cooler winds
The forecast predicts showers tonight and Tuesday across Alabama with cooler conditions Tuesday. A shift to fresh southeast winds will occur, turning north as conditions change.
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Alabama
Sra Otene
Lacy Still Silent About $100000 Embezzlement Case
Theo Lacy former chief clerk of the bureau began serving a ten year term in the state pen after vanishing in March 1918 with about $100000 of department funds. He surrendered in January 1914 and claimed innocence. large rewards were offered, and none of the missing funds were recovered. Lacy said his silence protected friends.
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Montgomery
Ala
Theo Lacy
Bureau
Lacy
Pope Eases Peace Terms Sought by German Leaders
Rome reports Pope Benedict XV sent to Emperor Wilhelm II a message asking what terms Germany would accept for peace. The Vatican notes Germany, while strong militarily, risks consequences of the war and has shifted views on peace. The pope reportedly urged diplomatic steps while preserving German military honor.
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Rome
Giornale A'Ital
Benedict
Ae Wiliam
Germany
Vaticany
Giornale
Italia
William
Mies
Palace Prepares Against Air Attack
London reports Buckingham Palace reinforcing defenses as the north wing is shielded with wire netting and anti air craft guns are deployed nearby. Officials note daily measures to counter airship threats while museums move prized works to safety amid public debate on exposure.
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London
Buckingham ‘Palace
Palace
Danish Aviator Reports Zeppelin Wreckage From Latest German Design
Danish aviator Alfred Nervoe visited Esbjerg to inspect the Zeppelin wreck. He found the airship drifting off course due to engine trouble and heavy winds, noting it appeared to be one of the latest German designs.
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Copenhagen
Alfred Nervoe
Esbjerg
German and Swiss forces clash over air and sea incidents
Swiss soldiers opened fire on an aircraft over Bennal, striking it nine times before the pilot forced to land. A separate report notes the Australian mail boat Maloja was halted by an unknown armored merchantman near the English Channel, with shells fired as it approached Plymouth.
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Berne
Switzerland
Bennal
Ferret
Plymouth
Burg
Mercury
English Channel
Scandinavian alarms rise over Baltic torpedoing fears
London reports ongoing German naval activity as British shipping adapts to threats. Scandinavian neutrals express alarm over torpedoing near Folkestone and crews’ right to sail Danish ships. Carpathian fighting continues with limited gains while French claim successes against German attacks in Champagne.
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London
Germany
United Kingdom
Rtten
Perind
Belridgerott Folkestone
Shaw on Neutrality as an Utter Humbug in Belgium Crisis
London reports Shaw argues neutrality is impossible to uphold in Belgium during war. He cites three reasons including obscured issues by neutral talk, fragile peace guarantees, and the frame of allied powers with Eastern threats. He critiques Germany for violating Belgium while claiming defense of neutrality and notes Britain and France face constraints on upholding Belgian neutrality.
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Germany
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China
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Fran
Great
Bitain
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