Austrian Fleet Bombards Antivari Port and Royal Family Targeted
Austrian fleet sorties from the Gulf of Cattaro and bombards Antivari Montenegro. Aeroplanes fire on Montenegro's royal family in their palace at Cetinje, near Lake Scutari, as bullets land near them. Separately, reports allege Russian forces fortifying Czernowitz and burning bridges over the Sereth river, with Sereth city held.
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Gulf of Cattaro
Antivari
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Winidows
London
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Kocina
Daily Mail
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Roumania
Sereth
Czerowitz
Russians Take Important Point From Asia Minor Fortress
A Petrograd dispatch reports the capture of Borcha, a village beyond the Chorokh river in Asia Minor. The Bourse Gazette correspondent says the stronghold was impregnable and its seizure may permit Turkish takeover of the Zanzaji copper smelting works, long desired by Germans.
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Bourse Gazette
Tiflis
Borcha
Chorokh
Asia Minor
Zanzaji
War Zone Tension Keeps British Isles In News
London reports Germany’s war zone declaration as an absorbing topic. press portrays it as a virtual ultimatum. Artillery duels continue in Belgium, while East Prussia sees German advances and Austrians push in Bukovina. No major shifts in the central front.
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British Isles
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England
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Belgium
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Carpathians
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Bukowina
Weather update for Alabama and Mississippi
The forecast calls for fair skies and cooler temperatures tonight. Strong north winds will push through Alabama and Mississippi with a gradual drop in temperatures into Tuesday.
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Leenare
Alabama— Sur
Mississipe Tair
Condensed Telegrams On Bread Price Increases
Telegrams describe rising bread costs with references to a deputy attorney general and a commission among subpoenaed officials. Morristown youths were imprisoned after a nighttime incident near Brookville involving balloons mistaken for aircraft. Reports claim plans crossed the St Lawrence and Brookville area, with police stating the event would be relayed to Washington.
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Commieston
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St. Lawrence River
Brookville
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Washington
Czar May Revert to Defensive Plan
Petrograd reports the forced Russian retreat from East Prussia may shift to a defensive campaign on Russian soil. German transport used to the west would be reduced, potentially aiding Allied efforts at the Marne. Russians claim daily gains in the Carpathians and successful captures of prisoners and guns.
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East Prussia
Germany
Marne
Carpathian
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Baligrod
English War Cost Plan Outlined in Paris Conference
David Lloyd George explained at Parliament the Paris conference among finance ministers from Britain Russia and France. The plan aims to fund wartime needs with investments abroad and to limit joint war issuance while Russia faces financial strains from vodka sales and imports.
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Russia
Paria
David
Loyd - George
Eevee Commons
France
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Paris
Wheat prices rise five cents on Monday market update
Wheat futures climbed with the March contract up to 1.5938 a bushel and July at 1.387. The report notes price gains on the Chicago market as traders react to supply and demand signals. A separate item mentions a czar returning from the front amid Rad February coverage.
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Chicago
Carnival Monday Schedule in Mobile Is a Day Full of Pageantry
A dense carnival program lists hydro aeroplane flights, open air band at Bienville Square, Mardi Gras run for carnival medals, king and queen presentations at the Elks Club, livestock exhibition, balloon ascension, and street parades. Events include electric illumination, infant mystics parade, public dances, and a naval vessels inspection, all centered around the city and waterfront venues.
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Bienville Square
Mobile ¥. M. C. Ia
King Can Thee
Elks’ Club
Gulf Coast
Barkoot
Alba Building
North Royal Street
St. Francis
St. Michael Streets
Marvelous
Melville
Battle House
Mister Etreck
R M
Aidslent Indivedens
Ville Square
Ghee Agg
Cneabaivar Peille-Sacreos
Cccatels
Probe of Lobbying on Ship Purchase Measure
Washington reports a probe ordered into charges of influence on a ship purchase bill. The inquiry covers administration dealings, opposition by the shipping trust, loans to ship owners, and whether lobbyists or stock owners affected passage. Senator Reed pressed the ship bill amid a Republican clash over procedure.
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Burton
Senate
Shippin Trust
McAdoo
Vlas Rous
Reed
Niame
Treasury
Federal
Denmark
Atternee States
United
United States
Ing
Pba
Chamber of Soremeere
Reveela
Unita
United Fruit Company
Memorial services for Maine heroes honored in Washington
Memorial services for the Maine’s dead were held in Washington with participation from patriotic organizations and U S troops. Tributes from President Wilson and others were placed on the anchor and mainmast while survivors were to speak.
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Washington
Maine
United States
Tomistes Gottos
Oasoes de Cespedes
Toe Kahn
Wilson
Ciba
Germans Open to Receding If Britain Moves
Washington reports German ambassador notes willingness to return to international law on food stuffs. They state that German merchant ships are arming and may fight submarines, risking neutral ships in the war zone. Britain plans a neutral zone policy and moves toward a broader reply expected today.
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Washington
Count von Ambassador
Bervernment
Paelioh
Tey
Great Britain
Germany
Dan
Salee
Prom Caxen
Pty Tak
Flooded Rome. St. Peter’s water reaches nearly five feet
Floodwaters in Rome rise to about four feet eleven inches at St. Peter’s with several walls breached and the Moriteverd staircase from Trastevere station affected. The city faces disruption though no serious casualties reported.
Alabama Tennessee Northern Railroad Show Attracts Big Crowd
The event drew over ten thousand visitors at the coast home exhibit area. A large visiting list gathered during the early hours, with notable remarks by A area agent highlighting the Alabama Tennessee Northern Railroad cattle and fine horse display brought from Sumter county for the exposition.
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Gta Coast
Spee
Ngsi
Bimini
A. Caneeehnotoeter
A. Aici
Thorn American
Alabama, Tennessee Northern Railroad
Sumter County
Wavelet Encounters Mine In English Channel
The British steamer Wavelet of Pensacola 1918 tons commanded by Captain Cole was severely damaged after striking a mine in the English Channel near Leith passage. Prompt action allowed beaching near a boat from Wavelet. the first officer and several crew escaped, but the lifeboat capsized and all aboard were drowned.
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London
Wavelet
Cole
Newport News
Leith
Scotland
Russia refuses to pilot cotton through mine fields at ports
A cable from the Russian ambassador states that Russia will not pilot cotton through mine fields at ports, indicating navigational restrictions related to Liban Reval or Riga routes.
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Russia
Washington
Wilhelmina’s Cargo Bound for Belgians or Prize Court
A February 15 decision orders Wilhelmina’s cargo to be shipped to Belgian recipients or brought before a prize court. The ruling clarifies the destination option as part of ongoing maritime dispute resolution.
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Wilhelmina’s
Allies Plan Further Steps to Bar Food Entry into Germany
Allied authorities outline additional measures to curb food shipments entering Germany. Officials say tightened controls aim to address shortages and support civilian needs while maintaining pressure on the German war effort.
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Germany
Greek minister leaves Turkey in diplomatic move
Reuters dispatch reports a Greek minister departing Turkey amid ongoing diplomatic exchanges. The London bureau notes bilateral talks and regional tension as both sides seek stabilizing steps.
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Turkey
London
Reuters
Walmedt
Body of Man Identified in Swanson Case Buried
Fragmentary report notes a man’s body found and buried in connection with Swanson inquiry. Text mentions an unnamed man and a person named W. E. Bosarge in relation to the case, with unclear details.
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Man
Two Kentucky Men Die and One Wounded in Battle
Manchester Ky Feb 16 officers moved to the scene after a clash left two Kentuckians dead and a third fatally wounded. Beverly Bally Bailey was reported badly hurt in the confrontation.
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Invratigate
Aanse
Beverly Bally
Baily
Fair Weather and Mardi Gras Lifted by City Events
The forecast promises fair and colder conditions Tuesday after a Monday of Mardi Gras revelry in Mobile. Mayor Pillans and King Felix receive the city key as crowds line the streets and royal pageants proceed, with Mrs. Hartwell crowned Queen and a royal parade culminating at the municipal wharves.
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Europe
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Imperial
Convict Labor Ban Proposed for Mines Camps
A bill to halt state and county convict labor in mines turpentine lumber and private contracts becomes operative January 1 1917. Violators face misdemeanor fines from fifty to one thousand dollars and possible six months hard labor.
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W. C. Walker
Alabama
Bo Association
Minte
Ee Bee
Moebile
Davis
Convin Nes
Sitather
Orleans Festive Rex Arrives Amid Mardi Gras Pageantry
In New Orleans on February 15 the arrival of Hex, the carnival king, and the mayoral presentation of city keys capped pre-Lenten festivities. A naval pageant escorted the king from the river to the Olympia and the Krewe of Proteus staged a parade and ball at the French House before traffic restrictions on Canal Street for Rex and Comus events tomorrow.
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Proteus
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Foster dies from knife wounds in Alabama incident
Special to The Item from Greenville Alabama reports Foster a young white man mortally cut by Teat Schotfield while defending his sister from ungentle language. He died Sunday ten miles east of Greenville. Funeral services set for Monday. Foster described as excellent with many friends in the county amid a sad, unfolding incident.
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Ala
Werth. Foster
Teat Schotfield
Cea Foster
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