Russians Capture Erzerum in Caucasus Amid War News
Reports from Petrograd say Erzerum, the Turkish Armenia stronghold, has fallen to Russian forces after a campaign targeting strategic roads. At the same time British attempts to regain lost ground in Belgium and the Mediterranean clash with German forces near Ypres and Tahure.
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Haggard on a Special Mission
Sir Snider Harvard travels from London outlining a mission for the Royal Colonial Institute to repatriate war veterans and their families to British colonies after the war. The aim is to build empire ties by directing emigration to South Africa New Zealand Australia Canada and other colonies.
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Entinter
Fife
Sten
fMosat Institute
Ihroud
Hoyal Colonial Institute
Tantest
Tre
Tider
Paria
Sirinder
Herce
Royal Colonial Institute
Cur- Creek
Empire
Salovski
Havas
Arellhood
Athena Gaya
America
Lord Curzon
Tiritish
Tandon
Associated Press
Snider Harvard
London
South Africa
New Zealand
Australia
Canada
England
Beardes
Norfolk
Royal Institute
Esaimard
Submarine Force Seen as Safest Naval Defense
Washington reports Rear Admiral Grant urged the house naval committee that building a large submarine flotilla is the nation’s safest defense. He proposed immediate addition of battle cruisers, scout ships, and submarines, urging 163 submarines total and outlining manpower needs and a one year construction estimate.
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House Naval Committee
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United States
Germans Plan New Campaign
London reports that as of March the German submarine service will launch a new campaign using newly built subs termed Weasels with a claimed tonnage around 6900 and capable of crossing the Atlantic without refueling. They are described as long range commerce destroyers capable of repeatedly crossing in the Atlantic.
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Tally Mall
Atlantic
Western Pacific to Buy Ocean Shore Property
A option for all Ocean Shore stock held by George Mastick is granted, signaling Western Pacific’s probable acquisition of the Ocean Shore as part of a reorganization plan. The Ocean Shore stock, dormant at $4.50, has surged recently to bids near $10, amid reports J D Robbins controls the line and has ties to Western officials. The Ocean Shore runs from San Francisco to Santa Cruz and Swanton, with key officers named in the letter to stockholders.
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Ocean Shore
George AL Mastick
Martridge and Mastick
Western Pacife Railroad
Western Pacific
J. D. Robbins
Vie Ia
Button
Fred W. Htradley
J. W. Crosby
Francisco
Tunicas
Sant Cruz
Swanton
America Faces Serious Crisis Amid National Debate
New York reports a sharp national crisis as Senator Wadsworth addresses the New York state Republican convention. He warns that only a protective tariff will shield industry after the European conflict ends and urges unity to avert economic and military peril. He criticizes Democratic plans on Mexico and the Philippines and questions treasury and defense policies.
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United States
Republic
Inmea W. Wadaworth
United
Euch
Schatyr Wadsworth
Mexico
Philippines
Doclarins
Fioaste Wilaon
Wadaworth
Cith Gros
Neila
Picayuna Advantage Rams
America
Treasury
Wadsworth
Former Senator Burkett Seeks Vice Presidential Spot
Former Nebraska Senator Elmer Jacob Burkett has added his name to the limited list of Republican vice presidential candidates. The move signals Burkett's push for a prominent role in the party's national ticket as the race for the presidency intensifies.
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Elmer Jacob Burkett
Nebraska
Fragmented Speech Criticizes Philippine Policy
A speaker denounces the Democratic policy toward the Philippines as heartless and cynical. He warns that a "sacred fire" of efforts there could lead to destruction and global ridicule, accusing the administration of cowardly procedure and causing a national split.
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Philippines
Afcord
Fire devastates Midland business district in early February
A large late night blaze in Midland Michigan destroyed multiple business houses injuring one man and two women. One Herron was killed and Miss Delly Taylor a milliner died while attempting to save a companion. A man who rushed to help apparently perished as well. Damages estimated at $150000 included a post office general store and a jewelry and shoe shop.
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Midland
Michigan
Misa Delly Taylor
Disastrous Water Front Fire Wrecks Ships in Brooklyn
A major fire at the Brooklyn waterfront today damaged the Bolton Castle and Pacific steamers and a DP alladia steamer, with about 24 scows burned and forty crew missing. Estimated property loss exceeds 3000 dollars. Investigators found no evidence of incendiary cause.
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New York
Felton Castle
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Torpedo Plant Destroyed in Cleveland Suburb Fire
Cleveland, Feb. 8. Charles Taker, local manager for the Wellington Torpedo Company of Washington, Pa., was blamed for a blast in the company storehouse in Ulotvad Park. Eight hundred quarts of nitro nitrate exploded causing extensive destruction. Rumanians called home. Parts, Feb. 16. Haven dispatch from Athena reports Sayeha Mumanian cast at Salon Vethag. Invited reserves to reign in Mania immediately.
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Charles Taker
Wrellington Torpedo Company
Washington
Pennsylvania
Blaen
Oma
Uloetvad Park
Athena
Sayeha Mumanian
Salon- Vethag
Resereiein Ince
Mumania
Brandeis Case Counsel Named for Senate Inquiry
Washington reports the senate committee investigating the Brandeis nomination engaged Austin G. Foer of New York and G. W. Anderson, U S attorney at Boston, as counsel for Brandeis and supporters amid a lengthy executive-branch dispute. Anderson argues his role is for the committee, not for Anderson or Bran delis. Benatar Fletcher, acting chairman, said both lawyers serve without compensation. Sidney W. Winglow, head of United Shoe Machinery, resumes testimony as Anderson’s cross-examination probes tying clauses in leases and Bran delis’s resignation context.
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Moule D. Bandelen
Boston
Austin G. For
New York
Brandeis
G. W. Anderson
United States
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Anderson
Taste
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Lowell
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Claire
Massachusetta
Arandeis
Mr. Anderson
Strike of dye workers called in Philadelphia era
Whitadelphia Pa February 16 a strike of dye workers who manufacture there may tie up the entire textile trade of Philadelphia was inaugurated today when hundreds of workers walked out as effort to win an advance of about 20 percent in wages. There are upward of fifty dye outfits in the city employing about 8500 men.
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Whitadelphia
Tuladelphia
Uhe
Fifty mile gale causes widespread damage across country
A fifty mile gale struck causing downed wires, destroyed farm buildings and rail disruptions. Roads were affected as some telegraph signals failed and several structures were toppled by the storm. Meteorologists note unusually strong winds and lingering poststorm conditions.
Lusitania Case Reopened From German Submarine Policy
Washington reports the Lusitania case is reopened as officials assess Germany's note on armed ships and the timing of submarine orders. Secretary Lansing and the German ambassador discussed postponing the new orders and clarifying if Germany’s policy conflicts with Lusitania negotiations.
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Janning
United States
Lusitania
Tater
Lancing
Germany
Lansing Tolay
Ambarsador
Lansing
Count von Derneterlt
Lansing Tt Woeble
Hiners
Dansiez
Gereman
Fire destroys American club building in Toronto
Toronto February 16 A six story American club building was wrecked by a fire. One man killed and two injured as explosions rattled the site. Early reports suggest possible alien military involvement though unconfirmed. Night watchman Edward Jabraten and others suffered injuries amid debris while Captain Ana Minand escaped with minor burns. Interior destroyed, roof fallen, walls intact. Property estimated at 50 600 dollars.
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Toronto
Ont
Wun Kiied
Thames
Eatente Alrlea
Aman
T. J. Hallatan
Dalle
Texas
Edward Jabraten
American Club
Ana Minand
Ninety Seventh Battalion
The
American Legion
Noted Engineer Commits Death by Own Action
Philadelphia, Del 16. Charles Mitte, noted as a capable civil engineer, died by suicide last night. He was involved in the construction of the Brooklyn project. The body was found in a corn field near Bear Fort.
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