Brazil rejects German submarine blockade as unlawful
Brazil protests to Germany over the note announcing a wide submarine blockade. Foreign Minister Laura Muller informs President Wilson that Brazil does not recognize the blockade as effective and will protect its citizens and ships, asserting Brazil reserves the right to act if its interests are endangered.
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Braz
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Lves
Laura Muller
Wilson
United States
Washington
Nota
Acta
Peru Reserves Rights to Protect Citizens at Sea
Lima Feb 10 The Peruvian government sent its reply to the German minister regarding Germany’s submarine warfare and danger zones. It declares it reserves all rights for protecting Peruvian citizens ships and cargoes under international law, and notes neutrals are entitled to such protections despite the deplorable ax
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Lima
Peru
Germany
Dyspepsia Gone Forever Remedy Ad
An old advertisement promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for dyspepsia and related stomach ailments With claims of restoring digestive juices and improving health It urges readers to visit a druggist for a box priced at 50 cents or obtain a free trial via a coupon.
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F. A. Stuart
Stuart Building
Mareball, Wich
Washington Traffic Club Banquet Addresses Rail Problems and War Fears
Prominent speakers at the Washington Traffic Club banquet in Raleigh urged stronger government rail regulation to avert transportation paralysis. Senator Hardwick urged patriotic defense of life and property, while Representative Campbell pressed diplomacy to avert war. The event featured readings, song, and a radio demonstration.
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Raleigh
Francis H. Sisson
Thomas W. Hardwick
Georgia
Philip P. Campbell
Kansas
John R. Warr
Pennsylvania
Silver Bay
Senator-Elect Hale Escapes Shell Fire at Ypres
Spain's envoy voices a conciliatory stance toward Germany while affirming neutrality and duty to protect citizens. Senator-elect Hale of Maine, touring the British front, narrowly escaped a 59 inch shell near Ypres and cut short the visit as he proceeds to London for world journey plans and a possible quick U.S. seat.
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Hale
Ypres
France
Associated Press
Maine
London
United States
Senate
Peruvian Stand Against Submarine Campaign Cited
A note argues Peru cannot admit a resolution on unrestricted sea zones, calling it contrary to international law and neutral rights. It cites the Yversel Lorton case as proof of errors in the submarine campaign and warns of dangers to neutral ships and interests.
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Campaten
Ves
No American liner to sail guarded by blockade continues
The post office weighs moving 5000 mail sacks from the American liner St Louis held by a blockade to the Cedric bound for Liverpool with no passengers. Banks and shippers report reduced sailings from American ports, with delays prompting adjusted interest on negotiables and tensions in foreign exchange.
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Liverpool
Philadelphia
Officials Still Undecided On Arming U. S. Steamers
State Department officials gave no sign last night that their stance on convoying American merchant ships or arming them has changed after the American Lines kept vessels in port. The department views sailings and armament as the shipper's problem and has taken no steps toward convoys. Shipping dislocation raises serious concern, and government policy remains undetermined.
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Lins
Department
British Chilean Ship Captain Aids Cruiser Capture German Officer
The Masipos captain allegedly maneuvered to sail outside Chilean waters allowing a British auxiliary cruiser to arrest Capt. Krauss of the Koamas Line. Krauss faces charges of German propaganda ties and tipping off Admiral von Sose's squadron. Chilean authorities may demand Krauss’s release due to Masipos’ British subject status.
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Krauss
Maipos
Kraus
South America
von Sose
Great Britain
Minneapolis Divided On War Protest Meeting
Minneapolis crowds gathered at a public meeting led by Mayor Thomas Van Lear to protest war and President Wilson’s break with Germany. The Socialist party backed Van Lear, urging workers to refuse fighting. The Minneapolis Loyalty Society plans a patriotic demonstration in support of Wilson tomorrow.
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Minn
Thomas van Lear
Wilson
Germany
van Lear
Socialist Party
Minnesota
Minneapolis Loyalty Society
Butler claims Deutschland captured. British hold 200 subs
Nicholas Murray Butler, president of Columbia University, said in Pittsburgh on February 16 that the German submarine Deutschland was captured by the British. He asserted at least 200 German subs have been captured and argued Britain will continue to enforce the blockade with its patrols and submarine fleet.
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Fittsburgh
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Bremen
Butler
St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Neuralgia Relief
An old advertisement praises St Jacobs Oil for fast, lasting neuralgia relief across the face, head or any body part. It claims a small trial bottle stops pain quickly without burning skin or causing discoloration, and promises the misery will not return after gentle rubbing.
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St. Jacobs Ol
Daughter of Agassiz dies in Jamaica Plain
Mrs Pauline A Shaw widow of Quincy Adams Shaw and daughter of Louisa Agassiz Swiss scientist died at her Jamaica Plain home. For years she led kindergarten day nursery and settlement work and funded institutions in Boston Cambridge and Brooklyn since 1870.
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Pauline’ A. Shaw
Quincy Adams’ Shaw
Calumet and Hecla Mining Company
Louisa Agassiz
Jamaica Plain
Cambriigs
Brooklina
France can last nine months, says American driver
Chicago February 10. Robert Davidson, an American who drove an ambulance in France, returns home asserting French officers say the nation can endure nine more months of war. He cites 1,250,000 soldiers killed and 400,000 permanently crippled, plus 300,000 partially crippled, figures not released publicly.
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Chicago
France
Robert Davidson
Davidson
Militia Volunteers Swear In As Federal Auxiliaries
More than 2,000 men of three battalions of State naval militia volunteered as Federal troops by taking the government oath. Ensign Vincent Astor will serve as one of Commander Forshew's four aides. A recruit school opened aboard the naval training ship Granite State.
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New York
Vincent Astor
Comdr. Forshew
Granite State
Free to Asthma Sufferers New Home Cure Offer
A bold offer promises a free trial of a new asthma treatment designed to end breathing difficulties wheezing and paroxysms. The message targets chronic and recent cases regardless of climate age or occupation and urges immediate mail-in participation with a coupon.
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Platt seeks U.S. ship protection clarity from the President
Representative Platt of New York introduced a resolution asking the President to explain whether American trading ships in port are being held by foreign threats and what Navy measures exist to protect shipping following the 1798 precedent. He cited the intolerable state of U S shipping as a motive and noted concurrent war referendum proposals from Callaway Sherwood Bailey and Buchanan urging presidential or public approval by referendum before any war declaration.
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Fears Cardinal in Captive Report from Rome
A Paris dispatch to Temps says Vatican circles fear Cardinal Mercier, Belgium’s primate, may be forcibly isolated by German authorities. The latest U.S. cable from London dated January 17 notes Pope Benedict’s representations to Germany over Belgian deportations. It also quotes Mercier instructing parish priests to defend civilians’ interests.
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German leader urges speedy submarine end to war
Berlin press reports Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg urges rapid use of submarines to end the war, warning that each badly utilized day benefits England. The Kreuz Zeitung says five to six months could suffice and fears repeating Zeppelins’ deceptive experiences. It predicts less than seven weeks of submarine warfare would disable England.
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Kreuz Zeitung
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Allies Aims Like Those of Lincoln
New York report of Britain's Premier David Lloyd George comparing Allied aims in World War I to Abraham Lincoln era goals. He frames the war as a fight against modern militarist slavery and urges completing the struggle to victory, praising Lincoln and American resolve.
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Lincoln
New York
America
David Lloyd George
London
New York Times
Lloyd George
Invitations to Ashburnham exercises 2015 include high officials
A 2015 Ashburnham town event invites top officials and Washington Post editors, noting future 2015 attendees and a concealed Eisenight box. Hosts, two executive town officials and Cushing Academy trustees, plan a surprise party with aims of peace and content, and a seal stamped invitation has been sent.
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Masa
Louis H. Eisentohr
Post
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Wall
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Peae
Content
McMayv
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Food Inquiry Expanded On Price Manipulation Allegations
President Wilson orders a broader inquiry into antitrust violations and possible price manipulation in key food markets. Lawmakers and industry figures debate tax repeal on mixed flour, urging transparent distribution and public awareness as the probe advances.
French Ace Guynemer Reaches Thirty-First Victory
Paris Feb 10 An official report says yesterday numerous air engagements occurred. Two enemy aircraft were shot down, one a triplane, by Allied pilots. Lieut Guynemer is credited with his thirty first victory.
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Paris
Guynemer
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