Peril in Congress Charges On Morgan Newspapers Control
Discussion in Congress over Callaway charge that JFP Morgan interests control 25 newspapers to inflame anti Germany sentiment. Debates center on credibility, potential impact on pacifist policy, and calls for investigations amid partisan rhetoric and threats of broader public influence.
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Fieize
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House
Jo O Hampion Moores
JFP Morgan
Germany
Moore
Ft Frowcht
Callaway
Texas
Hia
Robbery incidents reported in northwest city streets
Miss T Ryan of 1221 First Street North West said a thief on Sixth Street between M and N nabbed her bag containing $3.80, a rosary, and a carved item. Albert Helm of 191 F Street Northwest reported a burglary during sleep, stealing $840. Charles Diggs’s barbershop at 707 Street Southwest reportedly had razors, mugs, a clipping instrument, and a pair of shoes taken.
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Albert Helm
F Street
Charles Diggs
Baturdat
Fletcher Arrives in Mexico City After Courteous Reception
American Ambassador Henry P Fletcher arrived in Mexico City late last night. He was greeted by Mexican foreign office officials, Gen Carranza staff members, and a high delegation of government officials accompanied by a military escort. Fletcher expressed appreciation for the courtesies shown during his journey through Mexico.
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Mexico
Henry P Fletcher
Offaira
Offic
Carranzas
Fletcher
Pacifists Send Thousands of Postal Cards to Congressmen
Pacifists mailed large numbers of return postal cards to members of Congress. The cards feature two questions about sea zone rights and war to defend American ships. Some recipients received up to 300 cards. New York area averages ran around 30 per congressman. Answers skewed toward asserting American rights and supporting war if necessary.
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Congress
Falmouth
United States
New York State
New York City
Partial Elections Delayed in Cuba as Rebel Threat Persists
Revolt escalates as Ciego de Avila falls under rebel control while government forces poised to attack Santiago de Cuba. Partial elections planned for February 20 in Oriente are suspended by decree, with a new date to be set later. The Dixie arrives for courtesy visit. U S officials stress nonintervention and moral support to Cuba amid arrests and surrenders.
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Santiago de Cuba
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Ramos
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Cebreco
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Guantanamo
Legation
Gonzales
Patterson
Carlos Ceapedes
Washington
Lansing
Zayas
Potnia
Republic
Peace Party in Germany backs U boat war and seeks dignified terms
American observers report that while the German peace mood remains for a quick settlement, the populace would resist terms seen as destruction or dismemberment. They note a rift risk if reasonable peace presents itself and Austria shows jealousy within the alliance, with Germany expending effort to keep the dual monarchy aligned.
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Peace Party
Germany
Hoad
Austria
Shadow Dog and Red Cross Seek Million New Members
Two men and two women were arrested in Chicago for jewel theft worth about 60000. The jewels, some recovered, tied to a North Side saloonkeeper's loan, with one suspect linked to a white lemon-spotted dog. Red Cross appeals for 1,000,000 new members to unite national relief efforts amid the crisis.
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Chicago
Loop
North Side
James Murray
Lillian Murray
Harry McCarths
Marie B
William J Sutherland
Miss N de Wardiner
Countess de Wartiner Hollub
London
American National Red Cross
Last Merit
Congress hears Sunday elegies for dead statesmen
Both houses held special Sunday sessions to pay tribute to deceased statesmen. In the Senate senators Burleigh Maine Shively Indiana and Clark Arkansas were eulogized. In the House tributes honored Finley South Carolina and Tribble Georgia. Shively was recalled for his long service in the House before his Senate election in 1911.
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Sclons
Senate
Burleigh
Maine
Shively
Indiana
Clark
Arkansas
House
Finley
South Carolina
Tribble
Georgia
Marquis de Fornari Dead in Geneva Diplomats Family Loss
Baltimore telegram reports the death in Geneva of Marquis de Potestad-Fornar, former Spanish diplomat in Washington and Europe. He is survived by a son, three daughters, and a Philadelphia widow Miss Ella Chapman. He was a half nephew of General Robert E Lee through his maternal grandmother, Lucy Lee.
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R.E L de
Robert E Lee
Misa Lucy Lee
Madrid
Spain
Mis
Richard Tighiman
St Ida
12 More Ships Defy U Boats in Prohibited Zone
New York February 18 twelve ships sailed from here toward European ports through the German proclaimed prohibited zone. The City of Pueblo, a 2424 ton American vessel, captained by John E Willett of New York, led a mixed crew of Russians Norwegians Japanese Swedes and Scots. The ship bound for Havre carries mercantile cargo and was cleared by a New York company. Two passenger ships Laconia for Liverpool Roma for Marseille also ventured into the danger zone. Americans aboard were not disclosed.
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Roma
Marseille
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Havre
France
M H Dooley Dead After Three Day Illness
M H Dooley chief claim agent for the Southern Railway died at his residence 1419 with a three day illness of acute indigestion He was 70 and came to Washington from Knoxville Tenn after the Eastern Tennessee Virginia and Georgia Railway was bought He is survived by his wife Mrs Mary Dooley and a daughter Mrs George Norfleet Funeral services will be held in Knoxville at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church Wednesday afternoon
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Masonic Order
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George Norfleet
Winston Salem
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church
Boys Arrested For Passing A One Dollar That Looked Like Five
Aubrey Garner age 15 and William Brown age 16, both of 1205 and 1208 Sixth Street Southwest, were arrested by Precinct Detective Harney and Acting Sergeant Buckley of the Fourth precinct. They are charged with larceny after passing a counterfeit looking one dollar bill as change for a genuine five dollar bill at Morris Wolfe, 701 Seventh Street Southwest.
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Sixth Street
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Sergi Buckley
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Fire at Watertown Paper Mill Causes Large Damage
Fire hit the International Paper Company sulfite mill in Watertown New York early today Feb 18 causing extensive damage estimated at over 190000 to the finishing boiler and storage rooms. Responding units battled flames and limited property loss while investigations began into the blaze.
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International Paper Company
Senate to Hasten Wilson Bills in Emergency Push
Senate leaders plan quick action on two emergency measures the President backs. The naval appropriation bill totals 533 million dollars with added 165 million by the House subcommittee. A shipping bill framed by the Commerce Committee and a spy bill will also be pushed, facingProgressive opposition over civil liberties concerns and possible drastic provisions.
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Naval Affairs Committees
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Senate Commerce Committee
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Shipping Board
House rules panel to meet on leak inquiry report
Members of the House rules committee, who have conducted the leak inquiry, will hold an executive session today to plan a final report. Sherman T. Whipple, the committee counsel, is present to assist. The panel is expected to present the report to the House before week’s end.
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House Rules Committee
Sherman T. Whipple
House
Congress to Avoid an Extra Session This Week
House leaders vow no extra session and work late to clear the President’s program. The Danish West Indies bill, army and sundry civil appropriation measures are under review. The army bill with 247.9 million dollars is seen passing tomorrow as party control hopes rise and a 27 member Republican committee plans organization. Prohibition legislation may surface. post office bill with bone dry amendment could be debated as rivals push to address prohibition before year end.
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Kitchin
Senate
Army Military Academy
Army
Committee of 27
Representative Madden
Illinois
Randall
Simmons to Press the Revenue Bill
With the Sixty fourth Congress near end, Senator Simmons of the finance committee says the revenue bill will be pressed to passage after pending appropriations and apportionment bills. He questions funding for preparedness and defense and notes urgency of rivers and harbors and railroad labor legislation amid party clashes.
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Finance Committee
Senate
Simmeans
Fire damages tea shop at Lantern Tavern and souvenir shop
Early today a fire of unknown origin damaged the Lantern Tavern and souvenir shop at 133 Seventeenth Street Northwest. Estimated loss reached 300 dollars. The blaze drew a large crowd but was smothered quickly after firefighters arrived.
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