General Joffre Brings Up Heavy Reinforcements in Titanic Fight
London scene reports major Allied counteroffensives as General Joffre fortifies Verdun lines with fresh divisions. French artillery and infantry drive back German assaults around Douaumont, Saillant, and surrounding Verdun sectors, while naval and diplomatic notes detail ship sinkings, Albania, and new war loan approvals.
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Mas
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Durazzo
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Albania
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Trar- Ilan
Navy Bishop Warns of Shortages in Fleet Build Up
Rear Admiral Austin M Knight and the Navy War College urged rapid expansion of the fleet to deter any potential foe by 1925. He proposed two powerful regional fleets and a total foreign strength beyond the Allied fleet to prevent international complications. A later naval committee hearing focused on immediate additions of 75,000 enlisted men and shipbuilding, including battle cruisers and scouting craft, to ensure Atlantic defense.
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House Naval Committee
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Austin M. Kotabt
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Hattie Emmiaeen
Turkey and Mexico market turmoil cited in brief report
A garbled news snippet notes drops in Mexican markets amid miner unrest and heavy selling of Argolrench bonds. The piece mentions a 2 BR quotation and a vague final bout of material reenvars, with a rumor that Ger many might modify its est marine program.
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French Fail 10 Retake Fortress Fort Verdun Pushes Back
Berlin reports February 27 7 p m via London February 28 German forces press on toward Verdun after French efforts to retake the fortress of Sumant fail. Loure mont Champneurille Cote de Telou and Hardaumont are seized with French prisoners swelling the count to about 15 000. Rail lines and telegraph links are damaged to hinder French operations as German advance continues in the Plain of the Woevre.
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Germany repeats pledge on armed merchantmen in new note
German ambassador von Bernstorff delivered to Secretary Lansing a note reaffirming no intent to revoke pledges from the Lusitania and Arabic cases. It argues armed merchantmen are not definitively defensive and cites incidents of British and Austrian ships. Berlin says new instructions align with international law and U.S. wishes for disarmament.
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Navy needs debated as Padgett leads hearings in Congress
Congressman Samuel P. Padgett of Tennessee presides over weeks of hearings by the House Naval Affairs Committee on the condition and deficiencies of United States naval forces. Testimony highlights include disagreements over current needs and future capability.
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Naval Affairs
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Fresh German Mines Cause New North Sea Disasters
Fresh sewing of German mines triggers disasters in the North Sea. At Dover 260 of 411 aboard the Pentheula and Urientel have been saved with many bodies recovered, while relatives rush to Dover awaiting more names. A rescued baby found afloat on its back amid the wreckage. British press ponders central shipping mine-laying roles and calls for stricter convoy controls.
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Free Sugar Bill To Be Repealed In Congress
Washington reports a favorable committee vote on repealing the sugar clause of the wartime tariff, set to take effect May 1. The measure, approved as a party bill, could wipe about 40 million dollars from annual government revenue, with a likely minority dissent in the House.
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Leadville Leadville plant strike worsens wage dispute
Acute situation at the Leadellia plant of the American Smelting and Refining Co. as 30 to 40 Careles employees, mostly Austrians Serbians Telegians and Croatians, strike for a wage increase and grievances. The Austrian consul at Denver expected to arrive to mediate and report back to walk and talk with officials to comply with law.
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