Cabinet Debates Path to End U-Boat Blockade
President Wilson and the cabinet weighed steps to end the German submarine campaign that kept US ships in port. Arming merchants and shipping impacts were discussed. McAdoo and Redfield drafted port vessel lists and analyzed submarine effects. Inquiries sought Yarrowdale prisoners release and consuls’ delay, while Britain outlined routes around German zones via Ireland and the Norwegian coast.
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United States
Wilson
McAdoo
Redfield
Germany
Austria
Attempted bombing halted at Hudson River bridge
Poughkeepsie NY Feb 16 forces including Company E Tenth Infantry NY National Guard were dispatched to guard the Central New England Railroad bridge over the Hudson after a report of an explosives plot. A man was arrested in Highland with three sticks of dynamite as investigators tightened security on the bridge vital for New England freight and coal traffic.
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New York Aqueduct
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Cassidy
Wilbur
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Central New England
Highland
New England
Whitlock To Stay As U S Minister In Brussels
Berlin reports Brand Whitlock United States Minister to Belgium will remain in Brussels in his diplomatic role. Belgian relief work will continue under the administration currently in charge.
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Berlin
London
British Smoke Screen Masks Ships From Submarines
British chemists have developed a device that produces dense smoke within three minutes, hiding vessels from submarines for hours. A British captain in port described using the fog to escape a submarine near 500 yards off port bow, noting the smoke spread for miles and cleared by dawn. The admiralty is equipping ships with the device as a warning to Germany.
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Admiralty
Germany
Ships to Carry Guns for Defense Against Submarines
Washington dispatch reports American merchant ships will sail to European ports heavily armed for defense. Government to furnish naval guns and train gunners, with preparations seen as essential to protect commerce. Armed ships could depart within ten days to meet the submarine threat.
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Washington
New York Herald
United States
Europe
Six English Vessels Sunk In Maritime Toll
London Feb 16 Lloyds reports six British ships sunk including steamers Hopemoor 3740 tons Afton 1156 tons Greenland 1753 tons Longscar 2777 tons and the sailing ship Percy Roy 110 tons plus a trawler Kyunat. Netherlee torpedoed with two crew killed rest landed. Netherlee left Philadelphia Jan 21 for Dunkirk. Kyunstl not listed in available shipping records.
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Lloyds
Greenland
Longscar
Percy Roy
Kyunat Haa
Lloyda
Netherlee
Lloyds Shipping Agency
Philadelphia
Dunkirk
France
Kyunstl
Rare French garden statuary arrives in the United States
Two groups of eighteenth century Gillett statuary, the only samples in the country, were purchased by Seph BE. Widener of Philadelphia for about $200,000. The works were long kept in the Chateau de Valenton garden near Paris before shipping to the United States.
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New York
Gillett
Germans win ground in Champagne attack may open spring offensive
German Crown Prince's troops stormed four lines of French positions south of Ripont in the Champagne sector, taking 858 prisoners including 21 officers, with yields described as a full success. French counterattacks failed. heavy artillery and mine throwers aided the assault, and Berlin congratulated the crown prince on a battle seen as potentially initiating a major offensive.
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Butte de Mesnil
Hill 185
Mongolian Named Judge Elevation in U S History
Honolulu February 16 1920 for the first time in American history a Mongolian has been elevated to a judgeship William H Heen son of a Chinese father and Hawaiian mother has been appointed to the circuit court bench by President Wilson Heen a graduate of American law schools practiced law in Shanghai Paria February 16 1920 Riviera hotels and restaurants barred from playing music Nice dispatch reports an order issued by the Riviera prefect after consulting with affected managers
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Havas
War threats loom as US and Austria split talks
Berlin reports Ambassador Penfield and Austro-Hungarian government have broken off negotiations in Vienna amid rising US Germany war fears. Washington says no withdrawal of US stance on armed merchant ships, and Vienna awaits President Wilson's next move. Officials doubt a break can be avoided.
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Frederic C. Penfield
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Paris
Austria
Washington
Berlin
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Germany
Tarnowski
White House
Austria-Hungary
Wilson
State Department
Ambassador Penfield
Penfield
Four German U Boats Lurk Off Cuba In News From Galveston
Capt. Nason reports four German submarines off Cuba ready to threaten seas once war starts. Guantanamo harbor closed by antisubmarine net with entry or exit needing Montana commander's permission. Of 44 US warships in the harbor at the break, only the Montana remains. others dispersed.
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Nilson
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Nason
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United States
Villa convention meets in San Andres to pick provisional president
El Paso reports a suite convention began in San Andres eighty miles west of Chihuahua City to learn the people’s choice for provisional president. Villa attended in person with Miguel Diaz Lombardo named as the popular candidate. delegates were expected from Chihuahua Sonora and Lower California.
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Sandres
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Cabinet Debates Ship Blockade Near War With Austria
Today’s issue highlights debates over a naval blockade against Austria and breaking with the embargo. It notes fighting in Cuba, U S price fixes, and German advances in Champagne amid ongoing war news.
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Fatal Crash Kills Argentine Envoy Aide in Washington
Frank L. Joamini 40, private secretary to Ambassador Naon of Argentina, died at Emergency Hospital after a collision on Eighteenth Street near Church. The car driven by Frank B. Ochsenreiter was alleged to be operated while intoxicated. Joamini and Edwin Reed were aboard the horse cart collision. Reed was slightly hurt. Joamini died at 1:45 a m from a fractured skull and other injuries.
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Ochsenreiter
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Zapatistas Kill 200 in Four Wrecks Near Orizaba
Reports from Mexico describe four train explosions near Orizaba between Mexico City and Vera Cruz. 150 to 200 passengers and de facto government soldiers were killed as Zapatistas planted dynamite and wrecked trains, then looted victims. Refugees report terror and panicked inhabitants across the corridor.
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Orizaba
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Peruvian poet shot in Lima as he left La Prensa building
Leonidas Yerovi, a noted Peruvian poet and writer, was shot and killed last night near the La Prensa building. Police accuse Chilean Manuel Jose Banchez, who faces charges, as the incident shocks Lima.
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Peru
Leonidas Yerovi
la Prensa
Manuel Jose Banchez
Bone Dry Resolution Fails in Texas House
Austin Texas February 16 a bone dry resolution failed to pass finally in the Texas house by a 93 to 41 vote with two more votes needed. Bt Paul Minnesota February 16 the Minnesota House repassed the statewide prohibition bill after senate passage and extended the law’s effective date to January 30 1920. Election will head no November 1918.
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Texas
Texas House
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Minnesota House of Representatives
Senate
Bitter fighting in Cuba as 20 die in Santa Clara clash
Lat Lucha reports American troops have landed in Santiago de Cuba guarding the consulate while patrols operate nearby. Government forces push toward Camaguey as battles rage around Hoyo Colorado and Camaguey. US warships patrol ports from Santiago to Habana amid calls for review of Cuba’s presidential returns.
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State Department
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Raimundo Cabrera
Mbera
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