Germans Defy Submarine War Amid Verdun Strife
Washington reports Germany discusses new submarine warfare with Berlin while the cabinet awaits details on alleged British instruction to merchants. President Wilson and Secretary Lansing reviewed Berlin’s note but no decision was made, as the U S insists merchant ships be unarmed or defensively armed and holds Germany accountable for any violation. The main risk cited is an attack on a ship carrying Americans.
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Washington
Germany
Wilson
Lansing
Berlin
Count von Bernstorff
United States
Verdun Battle Sees Enormous German Losses and Mass Assault
Paris reports massive German forces around Verdun now exceeding 750000 as the battle sways. A returning soldier recalls brutal slaughter at Ornes and Suippes with battalions mowed down by French shrapnel.
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Paris
Ornes
Suippes
Souain
Battle for French fortress escalates amid heavy artillery
German forces push toward the fortress as fighting intensifies with large guns causing casualties. Allied defenders resist despite mounting pressure and ongoing bombardment near the fortress.
Germany to enforce submarine warfare rule at midnight
Berlin announces a new policy on armed merchantmen will take effect at midnight Tuesday February 29. Neutrals warned to advise nationals to avoid travel on armed ships as the warning period ends. The move follows speculations over possible German concessions and a Wilson administration response. A second item reports a storm moving east from the west gulf toward the south Atlantic coast.
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London
Associated Press
Germany
England
United States
Wilson
Stone
Washington
West Gulf States
South Atlantic Coast
Weather Bureau
Germans Pursue Verdun For Psychological Bonbon Rally
Paris reports a sentimental motive behind Germanys Verdun bid. The Kaiser directs the crown prince as Verdun, ceded to France in 1648, is remembered for a 1792 recapture and a parade where Verdun gifted candy to Germans, a symbol cited as motivation.
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Paris
France
Verdun
Universal cattle dipping campaign planned at Ways and Means
The principal working body of the Chamber of Commerce set a new attendance record and outlined future plans for the city during the Ways and Means session on Monday night.
Ways and Means Body Sets New City Campaign Plan
The body endorsed universal dipping and agreed to take over management of the city campaign until March 15. It appointed a publicity committee to advertise Mobile at home and abroad and planned a Tourist Day with Chamber of Commerce members to show Mobilé’s points of interest. Eighteen new Chamber members were announced.
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Chamber of Commerce
Campaign work to push March 5 election for universal dipping
The Ways and Means Committee of the Mobile Chamber of Commerce plans a campaign to make Mobile a standard cattle port for the March 5 election. A Tourist Day will be set to welcome strangers while promoting publicity to attract tourists settlers and factories. New members numbered eighteen were reported by M D Kahn with several companies listed among the names. Joseph G Espalla led the Know-Your-City committee noting visits to Ollinger Bruce Docks and Mobile Ohio piers where most delegates were strangers.
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Mobile
Chamber of Commerce
Tick Eradication Association
M. D. Kahn
J. J. McMahon and
J. Burke Cigar Company
Joseph G. Espalla
Ollinger & Bruce
Mobile and Ohio
Andrews
Army General Sits at Cabinet Table First Since 1865
Major General Hugh L. Scott, acting secretary of War, attended a cabinet meeting with the White House historians noting it was the first time since the Civil War that an army officer took a seat at the cabinet table.
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Washington
Hugh L. Scott
White House
War blessing to Russia declares Duma head
M. Rodzianko president of the Russian Duma says in an interview that the war is a blessing to Russia. He argues the conflict will create a great modern Russia with free speech and national unity, ending the old era and bringing growth, though the remarks are disputed by others.
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Russia
DUMA
London
M. Rodzianko
Russian
the Chronicle
Petroing
Murder of American by Villa reporter report
Washington February 29 The murder of Grover C by Villa forces at his post was reported amid tense clashes in the border region. The incident underscores ongoing hostilities and raises concerns over safety of correspondents covering the conflict.
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Washington
Grover C. Ae
Skaters Win City Sidewalks Access Under Pillans Ordinance
Mobile adopts a skating ordinance by a two to one vote. The measure grants skaters access to most sidewalks and parks except certain areas including Dauphin and Conti streets east of Franklin. Mayor Pat J. Lyons opposed parts of the plan and proposed time restrictions.
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Pillans
Mobile
Ryan Park
Pat J. Lyons
Lyons
Washington Square
Church Street
Government Street
Conti Street
Dauphin Street
St. Francis Street
Spring Hill Avenue
Keeen
St. Francis
Conception
St. Emanuel
St. Joseph
Royal Streets
Franklin Street
Dauphin
Carnival program complete and offshore zinc in transit
Secretary J Paul Wilson of the Mobile Carnival Association says the ten day running meet at Gulf Coast Fair grounds will be a carnival highlight with M N McFarlan in charge of racing and a masquerade ball planned at the Orpheum on Conception street. A 6500 ton zinc ore shipment is due at Mobile by April 1 from Australia, routed via the Straits of Magellan due to a closed Panama Canal. Rosin shipments of 6000 barrels from Mobile to Valdivostok are expected, carried by Mobile and Ohio to Seattle then by sea to Russia for government use. In Sweden a Swedish steamer Knippla struck a mine and sank near Falsterbo. crew rescued.
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J. Paul Wilson
Mobile Carnival Association
Gulf Coast Fair Grounds
M. N. McFarlan
Asociation
Wilson
Orpheum Theatre
Conception Street
Mobile
J.S. Taylor
Mobile & Ohio Railroad Company
Straits of Magellan
Panama Canal
Russia
Valdivostok
Siberia
Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company
Seattle
Wash
Steel Sales Sweep New Year Boom Signals Strong Market
New York feb 29 orders totaling about four million tons worth 240 million dollars have been placed in the steel market since January 1. Industry leaders say profits to mills may reach eighty million this year as prices rise five to ten dollars a ton. Shipbuilding and railroad equipment contracts indicate booming demand with 334 ships under contract and 43 boats since January 1. February war munitions sales reach 350 thousand tons with total exports and war sales at six hundred thousand tons. COAL RATE COMPLAINT: Nashville traffic bureau protests Louisville & Nashville rates on western Kentucky coal as unjust and excessive beyond twenty cents per ton.
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New York
Merchant
United States
Washington
Nashville Traffic Bureau Today
Interstate Commerce Commission
Loulaville & Nashville Railroad
Kentucky
Nashville
Turkish submarines not existent say Constantinople reporter
A Daily Mail correspondent in Constantinople asserts there are no Turkish submarines and that the vessels are German boats flying the German naval flag. He also doubts Turkish aeroplanes or airmen, replying to rumors that the liner Persia was sunk by a Turkish undersea boat.
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London
England
Daily Mail
Constantinople
Persia
Day in Congress Sees Debates on Brandeis Nomination and Defense
Congress met at noon and resumed debate on the Shields water power bill and on the legislative appropriation bill. Witnesses testified on Louis D. Brandeis nomination to the Supreme Court before the judiciary subcommittee as the military committee and naval and military committees continued work on the army reorganization bill and national defense program.
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Shields
Louis D. Brandeis
Supreme Court
Judiciary
House
Naval
Holiday Declared for Tick Eeradication Election
Mobile City commissioners approved March 15 as a half holiday to enable residents to vote in the tick eradication election. The move followed a request from the Chamber of Commerce Ways and Means Committee led by J D Andrews. George A Maloney highlighted dairy cattle infection and county livestock industry benefits.
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Pat J. Lyons
City Commission
Mobile County
Ways and Means
Chamber of Commerce
J. D. Andrews
George A. Maloney
E. M. Bailey
The
L. W. Savage
J. 8. Taylor
L. C. Irvine
W. 8. Foater
W. M. Clemens
L. D. Dix
M. Gray
L. Lackland
Ray Fonde
C. Erdian
City Commission Holds Busy Session With Claims and Ordinances
The Mobile city commission received and filed a $6,000 personal injury claim by John L. Elliott alleging a horse kick near Armistead Street. An ordinance requiring fly traps in food establishments was tabled. Carnival license exemption discussion for Roger Bros. carnival shows went to the mayor. Health officer Mohr sought higher department funding, to be considered.
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City Commission
John L. Elliott
Elliott
Armistead Street
Walnut
Fire Department
Schwarz
J. Paul Wilson
Mobile Carnival Association
Charles A. Mohr
Heavy Rain Wind Storm Strikes Montgomery
Montgomery Alabama faced a severe storm at 9 PM with heavy rain lightning and strong winds. Wires were damaged but no serious injuries or structural damage reported. overall impact limited to utilities and communication lines.
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Montgomery
Ala
War at a Glance: Verdun Drive Intensifies and Counter Strokes
Paris reports increased bombardment north of Verdun and heavy infantry fighting in the Woevre district with Manheulles captured and retaken by French forces. German forces may mass for a renewed assault as Russia presses against Turkish positions in Armenia and Trebizond.
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Marre
Douamont
Beaumont
Louvemont
Pepper Heights
Fort de Douamont
Bois Des Laures
Brabant
Jemilly
Champneuville
Ornes
Erdun
Paris
Woevre
Manheulles
Armenia
Trebizond
Erzerum
Mediterranean
Berlin
London
War Office
Dieppe
Abaucourt
Blanzee
Manheullee
Champion
O Douumont
Verdun Siege Wraps as German Push Reaches Breaking Point
Paris dispatches report the Verdun battle intensifying with German advances toward Fort Douaumont and objectives along the Meuse. Critics say 600000 attackers may see few survivors, while French and German forces trade blows at Douaumont and surrounding villages.
Funeral Notice Dorgan Died At Salisbury February 27 1916
Funeral services announced for S P Dorgan wife of the late A P Dorgan aged seventy six from her son A P residence 310 North Monterey St in the Tomo Co area tomorrow morning at 11 interment Magnolia Cemetery. Lost items and notices follow including a gold diamond ear ring lost February 26 return to 607 Sanah Street.
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