Germany Seeks Talks to Avert War With U S
Washington reports Germany has moved to open discussion with the United States on preventing war while not modifying its submarine campaign. Officials stress no overt act has occurred yet as Berlin blocks Ambassador Gerard’s departure and observers debate motives behind the démarche.
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Washington
Germany
United States
Berlin
Seaa
England
Wilson
Congress
Gerard
Congress Turns to General Business in Emergency Bills
Washington notes Congress shifts from diplomatic breach with Germany to general business. House to pass naval appropriation and amendments for shipyards and patents. army bill around $300 million. Senate to act on espionage and conspirancy measures and shipping law tweaks. revenue caucus approves about $350 million in added taxes and bond issues. post office rates and drop letter postage debated. joint session to count electoral votes scheduled.
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Washington
Germany
Senate
Congress
House
Daniels
Post Office
Treasury
Danish West Indies
Alaska
Webb Exporters’ Co-Operative
Underwood
Ho Rules Committee
United States
British Pay Dearly for Ancre Success
Berlin reports a British attack on the northern bank of the Ancre as of small consequence despite a broad night assault starting at 10 o’clock. Six hours of preparatory artillery preceded the push toward Puisieux to Beaucourt, with heavy German fire repelling multiple waves and leaving many British dead while losses appeared small.
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Overseas
Ancre
Berlin
Vin Sayville
Puisieux
Beaucourt
LaBassee Canal
No U Boat Ever Fired at Lifeboats
Berlin reports British lifeboats of the Kavestone were fired on by a German submarine. An Overseas News agency note says no submarine ever fired at lifeboats and will not do so. A Washington report cites American Richard Wallace killed during the Eaverstone boats shelling by a submarine. Appointment with Boston Beatty specialist for next week Union Drug Company.
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Berlin
Sayville
Frost
Queenstown
Washington
Richard Wallace
Eaverstone
Epidemic grippe and local notices in Unionville area
East Goose Creek correspondence reports an epidemic of grippe and colds in the region. Several residents and teachers are mentioned moving, visiting, or working away, with notes on crops damaged by cold weather and public sentiment against war with Germany. A local advertisement promotes a Boston beauty special with free facial massages at Union Drug Company.
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East
Goose Creek
Unionville Rt. 2
Mise Maud Crowell
Pleasant Hill School
Winwate
I. A. Crowell
Geo. W. Williams Place
C. J. Braswell
W. M. Sell
Hoyle Sell
Arthur Williams
J. Cull Williams
Delark
Ark
J. L. Williams
Solon Braswell
York School
Marshville
Esq
Ia Williams
4. C. Williams
Charlotte
J. M. Tarlton
New Salem
Germany
T. F. James
The
Union Drug Company
Boston
Union Drug Co
New Inventions for War Boosted by US Geniuses
New York reports American inventive genius will unveil major anti submarine weapons if war comes. Henry Wise Wood notes a cooperative effort with the Navy in developing tools like Sperry's gyroscopic compass and autopilot. He cites historical shifts as maxim and Lewis guns left the country to pursue warfare ideas.
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New York
Germany
London
Thomas A. Edison
Henry A. Wisewood
United States Naval Consulting Board
Wood
American Society of Aeronautical Engineers
The
Aero Club of America
Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers
Naval Consulting Board
Hiram Maxim
Lewis
Navy Department
Admiral Taylor
Fiske
Elmer A. Sperry
Edison
Sperry
Mexico Would Be Peace Dove Carranza Note Sent
Washington reports Carranza de facto government seeks world peace via an identic note to neutrals calling for joint action to end the European war followed by an export embargo on munitions if talks fail. U S response undecided. officials caution embargo would breach neutrality. Entente critics see German influence in Mexico.
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Carranza
Washington
Mexico
State Department
R. P. de Negri
Carranes
Carranes Ambasey
Lansing
Wilson
Carranaa
United States
Germany
Luis Cabrera
Aoe
Europe
Houston Accepts Bank Job In Columbia March First
D A Houston announced to The Journal that he accepted the treasurership of the Columbia Federal Farm Loan Bank. He will move to Columbia by late this week to arrange quarters and fixtures. The bank aims to begin operations by March 1, with Houston serving as a top official. His move follows support from national figures and civil service scrutiny, and his family will accompany him to the state capital.
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Columbia
D. A. Houston
Journal
Columbia Federal Farm Loan Bank
Houston
Columbia Bank
Columbia State Capitol
First National Bank Hs
Monroe
Robert N. Page
F. M. Simmons
Lee Overman
First National Bank
Civil Service
Court House
Federal Reserve Bank
South Carolina
North Carolina
Florida
Georgia
Washington
Mrs. Houston
Canning Club funding drive outlined by County Board
The Board of Agriculture aims to boost Home Demonstration Work and Girls Canning Club funding after failing to gain county support. They seek one hundred dollars from the state department and a hundred from the Chamber of Commerce, with the county and education boards contributing funds to total six hundred dollars. Mrs. B. H. Griffin may lead again if funds are assured. The meeting also covered the Union County Social Conference set for March 17, with attendees listed.
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Vty Board of Agriculture
County Board of Agriculture
County Commissionem
Board of Agriculture
H. ¥. Scott
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Education
State Department of Agriculture
B. H. Griffin
J. W. Rallings
J. E. Broom
J. J. Braswell
Sanford Smith
Vann Sikes
J. Z Green
M. P. McNeely
H. M. McManus
H. Y. Scott
A. R. Edwards
John Beagley
Investigation Discloses Genuine Leak in Washington
New York dated Feb 11 I am perfectly satisfied that the leak investigation has shown a genuine leak existed at Washington Sherman L Whipple committee attorney said today The committee’s progress has been highly satisfactory and the existence of such a leak through two newspaper men Price and Essary has been proven Whipple planned to leave for Boston for three days returning likely Wednesday for another session and to examine records of two Wall Street brokerage firms then An armed guard escorted a special potato train shipped from Colorado to Chicago to protect the cargo and keep the President’s brother in law safe
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New York
Washington
Sherman L. Whipple
Price and
Essary
Colo
Chicago
Prisoners Held In Germany Upsets U S Government
Washington reports German authorities will keep 72 American sailors aboard the prize ship Yarrowdale until they receive assurance that German crews in American harbors will not be imprisoned. Swiss minister Dr Paul Ritter communicated the decree and a Hawaii governor inquiry followed. Officials expect eventual release but protest ongoing.
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Washington
Germany
State Department
Paul Ritter
Ritter
Hawaii
Yarrowdale
Hope to Dever Hostilities There Will Be No Modification of Submarine Warfare
Berlin shows little hope to avert US war as Berlin officials press for a swift, decisive submarine campaign. Instructions to captains direct sinking of enemy ships while sparing neutrals when possible, amid warnings from President Wilson that American lives at risk.
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Copenhagen
London
Berlin
United States
Associated Press
Veprele
Atght
Shilpa
Ttin
Witkon
Wilson
Derlin
Germany
Critix
Gerard
American Association of Commerce and Trade
Count von Bernstorff
Count Tarnowski von Tarnow
United States Rejects German Submarine Talks Amid War Fuel
President Wilson's administration rejected Germany's offer to negotiate while the submarine campaign continues. Secretary Lansing stated the US would not discuss policy until Germany renews May 4 assurances and acts on them. The note to the Swiss minister stressed the US view that talks are insincere during the ongoing blockade and naval tensions.
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Washington
United States
Germany
Lansing
State Department
Lamsing
Ie Department of State
Department of State
Switzerland
England
Ini
Beglind
Ritter
Lim
Wanda
Reiwa
Gerniga
United
Wilson
Navy Department
Navy
Egg Shipment Released Opens Market for Orient Eggs
A 6000 case Shanghai to Seattle shipment of eggs was quarantined in San Francisco and released by California courts ruling health authorities have no jurisdiction over eggs passing through the state. The decision may revive large arrivals from the Orient with fresh eggs for consumption and stale eggs suitable for tanning leather.
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Shanghai
China
Seattle
Wash
San Francisco
California
Orient
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