President seeks power to guard U S rights in war crisis
President Wilson met with Senate leaders at the Capitol to discuss requesting broad authority from Congress before adjournment to protect American lives and property from German submarines. Officials noted Turkish goodwill toward Americans in Beirut and pending actions on consuls leaving Germany.
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Senate
Adrna
Egypt
Syria
Wnd
Palestine
State Department
Beirut
Elkas
Constantinople
Turkey
Caesar
Les Moines
Alexan
Hoover speaks on Belgian relief and profit concerns
Herbert Hoover, director of Belgian relief, told a National Geographic Society audience at the Masonic Temple that American profits tied to Belgian aid ran into millions while private contributions were under ten million. He urged Americans to donate generously to fight Belgian starvation.
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New Masonic Temple
Herbert ©. Hoover
National Geographic Society
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Belgium
Consuls to Leave Germany Tuesday
Berne Feb 17 The American legation says the consuls left in Germany with Ambassador Gerard will reach Switzerland via Schaffhausen Tuesday afternoon. A large number of American residents in Germany are expected to accompany them. The consuls were left behind due to communication gaps or to settle affairs. other Americans could not have passports vised in time. Atlantic Coast Line 4 daily trains. 1406 New York Ave NW Ad.
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War Department
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Berne
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Switzerland
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Gerard
Schaffhusen
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Standard Railroad of the
South
New York Ave
Two More U S Ships Will Defy Germany
Two American freighters loaded with contraband prepare to sail into the war zone from New York. City of Puebla carries cotton copper and spelter under an American captain and crew bound for Havre. Algonquin sails for London under a partly American crew and registry.
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Algonquin
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London
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Oriental Line
Rochester
Oreang
Bordeaux
England Confident of a Summer War Blow
London February 17 Arthur Henderson a war council member spoke in Manchester asserting high government confidence that the final close of the war will come in the coming summer. He said allied leaders may be surprised by a blow that, with prevailing conditions, will end the war on satisfactory lines for us and our allies.
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London
Arthur Henderson
War Council
Manchester
War Secretary Derby Warns of Long War Ahead
London reports Earl of Derby, secretary of war, warns the war will be long and bitter. He urges sacrifices of money, men, and munition supplies, insisting victory requires ongoing effort and courage from all citizens. He cautions against undue optimism and predicts a challenging yet hopeful six months.
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London
Earl of Derby
Bolton
U. S. Gun Disabled at Fort De Russy
A fourteen inch gun at Fort De Russy near Honolulu has been disabled and will be out of commission for about three months. The gears were stripped during or since February maneuvers. Col Alfred M Hunter acknowledged damage but declined further comment. Responsibility for the damage was not assigned. Also, Buenos Aires reports Argentina secured a 45 million peso bank loan to pay off 18.5 million in discount notes backed by Hallgarten Co of New York.
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Coast Artillery
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New
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Villista
Juarez
Co. Wiliam Ryan
Corral
United States
Casagrandes
Pershing
Santa Rosalia
Raiders Draf ts Grew Sixteen Days In Service
Nine Americans captured from the St Theodor recount sixteen days in the Kaiser's navy aboard the raider Vineta. They describe Christmas aboard the ship and the sinking of two French ships and five British steamers. The men from Norfolk, Columbus, Louisville, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Pensacola and Cyprus gave details of the raid from December 12 to January 12, including the forced signing and transfer of crew to the raider and later to the Yarrowdale.
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Vincta
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Harry Picot
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C. Upman
H. Malr
E H. Linsides
Cyprus
Royal Gregory
Baltimore
Frank McGee
Philadelphia
Herbert Cameron
Pensacola
Benjamin Stevenson
Er. Jordan
McGee
van Dorn
St. Theodor
Sabona
Spain
Hallam
Lhfes
Yarrowdale
Vineta
Gridiron Dinner Honors Bennett and Guests
At the Gridiron Club spring dinner in the New Willard Hotel, Ira E. Bennett was inaugurated as President amid patriotic toasts by President Wilson and other national leaders. Guests included Senator Henry, Attorney Whipple, Rear Adm. Clark and Knight, with Californians presenting the new president during a satirical program and discussion of current affairs.
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Attorney Whipple
Herbert Hoover
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New Willard Hotel
Wilson
Marshall
Clark
Oregon
Cape Horn
Knight
Dewey
Bennett
Yuba Bill
Alkali Ike
Truthful James
Faro Nell
Bul Buntline
Ah Sin
Hiram Johnson
Mexican Pete
William H. Crocker
Calaveras County
John Saure
Des Moines Register
United States
Capitol
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Tambourine
Bones
Robert L. Henry
Sheman L. Whipple
Ieak
Barney Brooks
Spiltmore
New York
Wshington
Turks Driven Back On The Tigris River
London reports show British gains against the Turks in Mesopotamia with 1,995 prisoners captured and advances along the Tigris. The official dispatch details recaptured ground, bombardment depths, and multiple trimmed centers as Turkish counterattacks were repulsed.
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London
Mesopotamia
Tigris
Dahra
Shamran
Bandits Kill Two More Americans Near Border Raid
Reported Villa bandits crossed the line near Columbus to attack the Gibson ranch, killing two American cowboys. Pershing strengthens border patrol as Salazar threats to take Juarez and murder Americans persist, with ongoing vigil at Corner ranch. Funeral services held for Corner ranch victims as patrols tighten.
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Hachita
Jose Ynez Salavar
United States
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N. Mex
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Michigan
Campbells Ranch
A. P. Peterson
Burton Jengen
Hugh Acord
Twelfth United States Cavalry
Peterson
Jensen
Funston
Roosevelt First Civilian With 21 Gun Salute On Governors Island
New York Feb 17 Col Theodore Roosevelt became the first civilian accorded a 21 gun salute from shore batteries on Governors Island. He visited to observe drilling at Plattsburg and commented on armed preparedness, urging Rep Mann to witness drills. British forces report gains along the Ancre front near Miraumont and Petit Miraumont with hundreds of prisoners taken and higher ground captured. Paris and Berlin reports note French artillery duels and renewed German infantry actions on the Aisne and Champagne sectors with mixed results.
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Department of the East
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London
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British Today
Grandcourt
Paris
Maisons de Champagne
Ammerzweiler
Ammersweiler
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Berlin
Sayville
War Office
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Berry-au-Bac
Champagne
Ripont
Wilson at Capitol to speed program
President Wilson visited the Capitol late yesterday to press rapid action on key bills in his legislative agenda. He met with senators including Simmons, Pomerene, Bankhead, Hitchcock, Overman, Thompson, Newlands, Chamberlain, Tolman, and Swanson, who pledged efforts to complete the program though concerns linger about finishing all items in the remaining two weeks.
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Capitol
Simmons
Pomerone
Bankhead
Hitchcock
Overman
Thompson
Newlands
Chamberlain
Tolman
Swanson
Villa reported on his way to Japan
El Paso reports Francisco Villa traveling to the west coast and boarding for Japan. Dallas cattleman W L Crawford cites a trusted agent as the source. Other versions say Villa planned a three month absence to return with news to inspire his followers, but the purpose remains undisclosed.
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Japan
el Paso
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Francisco Villa
West
W. L. Crawford
Dallas
Texas Ranger
Four Vessels Sunk One Hits a Mine
Lloyds reports the British steamer Lady Ann of 1016 tons sunk by a mine. Two crew killed five injured. captain and 18 mariners missing. Also announced are the Marie Leonhardt 1458 tons, Marion Dawson 2300 tons, and Queenswood 2701 tons. Queenswood crew saved except three killed.
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London
Lloyds
Marie Leonhardt
Marion Dawson
Queenswood
Ultimatum to Persia Reported in Teheran Crisis
A Russian and British ultimatum to the Persian government demands Anglo Russian control of Persian finances. Persia objects, but references to an unratified treaty are cited as justification. The dispatch cites Russky Borbe via Overseas News Agency and notes ongoing diplomatic pressure from Teheran.
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Sayville
Russky “Bolove
Teheran
Persia
Saya
British close Plymouth to most vessels announced
The British closed Plymouth port to all but entente allied ships, an official communication to the State Department from the American consul in London disclosed yesterday.
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