German documents allege Bolshevik finance by Germany
The Petit Parisien reports newly published German documents claimed to show Bolshevik financing by Germany. A March 2 1917 circular from the German Imperial Bank to Swiss representatives supposedly urged honoring demands for money from figures like Nikolai Lewine Zinoviett Leon Trotzky and Mazatn Kaslovsky, described as chief German agent in Russia, tied to Brent-Litovsk talks.
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Petit Parisien
France
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Imperial Bank
Switzerland
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Leon Trotzky
M. Caminel
Brent-Litovsk
AM. Comen- Fin
Mazatn Kaslovsky
Russia
Senate moves draft bill to require men to register
Washington February senate military committee unanimously orders a draft bill change to require registration of men. The proposal bases quotas on the number of men in class one rather than national population, and excludes those who have not yet reached service. Amendments to set youth registration at 19 were rejected.
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Indiana
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Senators Urge Dramatic Action On Food Shortage
Senators press drastic steps amid food shortages and transportation and labor issues. Senator Borah argues current strains are real, not a shortage, as labor and transport woes strain supply. calls for draft law with strong enforcement while urging nationwide sacrifice. Senator Smont and others push for monthly measures and broad participation to avert collapse.
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Smont
Jy Lenttor Joars
Wasamaten
Sracar
Missouri lieutenant shoots down German plane over Saarburg
In Franco theater, a young Missouri lieutenant who had never flown a plane before manned a machine gun to help shoot down an enemy aircraft over Saarburg. He removed gloves due to cold, delivered a burst that felled the German machine, while a French squadron acted as gunners during a bombing run.
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Associated Press
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Saarburg
Ueulendar
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France
Ford 10 Finish Chaser A Bay at Detroit Shipyard
The keel of the first of the super-submarine chasers is under construction at Ford Motor Company's plant in Detroit. Secretary Daniels announced the program yesterday indicating the vessel may be finished steadily as operations ramp up. Dozens of boats have been captured or diverted for navy use as production scales up.
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Ford Motor Company
Detroit
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Bolshevik Takeover Rumor Sends Petrograd Missions Abroad
An unconfirmed report states Allied missions in Petrograd were expelled by the Bolshevik government and are en route to the Swedish border. Stockholm says two Petrograd dispatches arrived, including a Romanian legation, as rioting kills about 120 in three days. Telegrams say the American ambassador may face limits on communications.
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Stockholm
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Morris
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Tornea
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Osleister
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Alexander Berkman
Emma Goldman
World Champions Meet at Coliseum Des Moines
The heavyweight title bout unfolds at the Coliseum in Des Moines with contenders like Private Caddock from Camp Dede and Polish giant Wladek Zbyatke. The catch-as-catch-can contest weighs in near 185 to 226 pounds as they fight for the world championship.
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Anita
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National Army
Wladek Zbyatke
Caddock
Camp Dede
London Comment On U. S. Loss
London editorials on the Tuscania sinking say the United States will rally to fight for democracy. They note the disaster exposes German submarine danger, but expect America to meet the difficulties ahead with resolve and continued effort to keep Atlantic routes open.
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London
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Cristoriula
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List of Lost 18 Hard to Obtain
Washington reports that difficulties in preparing flats of survivors from the Tuscania may delay publishing an accurate list. Survivors have landed at various points while officers verify names against muster rolls and ship papers at a central point. Additional survivors or shoreings by patrol boats are possible, with some confusion over unit designations. The war department notes 2117 military and two civilian passengers aboard the Tuscania, with 177 officers and 2060 enlisted men.
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He War Department
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Assurances of Bank Co operation in U S Treasury Aid
Banks and trust companies pledged wholehearted cooperation in telegrams to Secretary McAdoo in response to an appeal to bank resources. Messages claim reserves and funds set aside for government needs, with figures cited and expressions of readiness to support the Bird liberty bonds initiative.
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Basketo
Germany
Red Army Chief Photograph Faces Public View
A historic image of the Red Army chief circulated in America. The talk highlights the unity between Bolsheviks and Allied aims, with statements that Bolsheviki will not be cannon fodder for imperialists and will instead fight for revolutionary victory.
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Galeherk Siehra
Petrogri
Buvlenko
Americans clear out the snipers in No Man's Land
Reconnoitering party back German guard discovers snipers as American artillery and infantry push to clear posts. Night patrols locate about 29 stations with enemy snipers routed. Six soldiers enter an advanced trench, finding fresh footprints and a loaded German rifle, then return safely. A few sniper nests are eliminated by shellfire and machine gun fire. One or three outposts remain but are expected to fall soon. An American wounded casualty is reported in Ottawa.
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Smops
Leutenant
No Man's Land
Berlin
French Raid Successful Near Verdun Front
Paris reports a successful raid by French forces on a small German port west of Forges on the Verdun front west of the Meuse. Official communication notes no further report beyond the raid and mentions German air records as not trustworthy.
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Forges
Verdun
Meus
Tuscania losses mount as names of dead stay unknown
Widespread reporting from Washington and London shows the Tuscania disaster with estimated dead rising toward about 200, while 210 bodies are feared or confirmed and 101 to 113 Americans aboard are listed as missing. Survivors’ names trickle in from Ireland as officials coordinate funerals and verification.
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London
Tuscania
Roporta
President Wilson Sends Sympathetic Note to Moosevet
President Wilson today sent Mrs Moosevet a message of sympathy hoping Mr Roosevelt's condition is improving. The note expresses warmest sympathy and sincere hope for his recovery amid ongoing concerns about his health.
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Washington, Fee
Wilsen
Survivors of Tuscanada ship reach Irish ports
Reports say 76 officers and enlisted men of the army have landed at Buncrana Ireland and others landed at Larne and Londonderry. War department officials seek to identify remains via dog tags to prevent misidentification.
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Lataat
Buncrane
Ireland
Larne
Londesderry
War Department
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Army
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Imhx
U S Soldiers Calm Under Tuscaloosa Sinkings
London Feb 8 An American officer reports how troops aboard the Tuscaloosa remained orderly after torpedoes sank their boats. Two full boatloads assembled on deck, then moved to the destroyer. Transfer occurred as the ship’s commander supervised medical cases aboard the hospital ship.
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Aerera Capes
Scarletina
Terrors jailed for cheering sinking of Morro Flint
In Mich, Rene B Heyse a German and EB Beck an Austrian were jailed for rejoicing over the Morro Flint sinking. Officers nabbed them from a roomful of fellow workers at the Baick plant during the incident.
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