British Government to Hold Wilhelmina Prize Court Case
The American steamer Wilhelmina’s cargo will be held by the British government pending prize court decision. British vessels will use any flag to avoid destruction by German submarines, risking U.S. redress if an American ship is destroyed. Britain defends flag use citing Civil War precedent and notes Lusitania flag usage for noncombatants. A Norwegian tanker Belridge hit a mine or torpedo. 18 men missing. Dinorah torpedoed near Dieppe but towed in. France pauses cross-Channel traffic. some sailings canceled while mails continue.
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Government Ship Purchase Passes House After 14 Hour Debate
Washington reports that the government ship purchase amendment to the Weeks naval auxiliary bill passed the House 216 to 221 after a 14 hour parliamentary struggle. Included is mention of a 1:20 Wednesday morning vote amidst urgent wartime measures.
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King Adjourns Parliament Amid Spanish Crisis
Madrid reports King Alfonso signed a decree adjourning parliament as Spain faces an economic and financial crisis. The government signals focus on applying recently enacted laws while awaiting further action.
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Wilson to Tell Germany War Zone Decree Violates Treaties
Washington February 22 President Wilson will inform Germany that its war zone order violates longstanding treaties protecting neutral commerce and U S ships. The press notes recalled treaties dating to the 18th and early 19th centuries reaffirming neutrality rights and noninterference in belligerent sea trade.
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President Iil Takes Rest Ahead of California Trip
Washington Feb 19 The president is far from well and has no immediate extra session planned for the Sixty-Fourth Congress. Nervous strain headaches and neuralgia threaten chronic illness as he travels to California for the exposition. He will gauge public opinion during stops and decide whether to call an extra session on September 16.
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Zeppelin airship explosion near Fanoe Island event
A Parseval type airship exploded over the island of Fanoe off Denmark’s west coast. Reports say the air vessel, damaged by guards, drifted at about six hundred feet toward the Duyder Zee before entailing a flame out.
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French import blouse styles inspire early 20th century fashion notes
A fashion column describes HUTTE an MH new blouses in crepe chiffon georgette and chiffon, noting plain designs returning to surt waigt shapes with sparing embroidery. Sleeves are long, necklines high or open, with sailor or oval collars and delicate hem stitching. pearl or crochet buttons fasten fronts.
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Spring Waistline Fashions Display Delicate Embroidered Blouses
The article describes stylish waistlines with fine tucks hemstitching and inconspicuous embroidery. It notes crepe de chine blouses with detachable ribbons, long sleeves, and silk embroidery in matching colors. Chiffon waists over chiffon linings feature satin veen garments and lace collars in cream crepe.
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Demi season coats in bold plaids and wide stripes trend
The article describes demi season coats designed for early spring with wide stripes and plaid patterns in subdued colors. They feature sloping shoulders, long lines, ample collars, and a tailored yet comfortable fit suited for automobiling and cool days, reflecting new coat fashions.
Belgrade Bombarded by Austrians Amid Evacuation
Belgrade faced its heaviest bombardment since evacuation as Austrian forces used a monitor and Semlin batteries. Several houses were wrecked and many people killed or injured. The Serbians retaliated by bombarding Semlin for the first time, driving the monitor from duty. Sir Thomas Lipton and Prince Pat observed the attack from the royal palace.
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Suffrage Adopted by New York Legislature for Next Fall Vote
New York Secretary of State Hugo signs a joint resolution passed by the senate and assembly. Surrounded by applauding women, the measure submits the question of woman suffrage to voters in the fall election. Albany, Feb 19.
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Ambulances From Yale and Harvard Sent Abroad
New York February 22 17 light motor ambulances donated by Yale and Harvard universities to the Red Cross have been shipped abroad for wartime distribution in various regions.
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Rusata Orders Armored Motor Tracks in Pa Purchase
In Horrinburg Pennsylvania on February 22 an order for 300 large armored motor tracks and related trucks was placed, valued at about one million five hundred thousand dollars by the Runalenverament with a local contractor.
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Prohibition Repeal Passes Des Moines Senate
Iowa lawmakers push to repeal statewide prohibition as the Clarkson bill advances to Governor Clarke for signature. Vexed by amendments, drys face intense tactics from wets but fail to derail the measure amid steady Senate support and bloc voting.
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