American Line Quits Ships Leaving New York Port
News from New York reports that American Line ships will immediately sail out, with cargoes being discharged from the St Louis as crews of St Louis, New York, St Paul, and Kroonfjans are paid off. Seven vessels sail, including Armeri can units and ships from war zones, headed for various ports amid submarine warfare.
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New York
Baltimore
Virginia Capes
Europe
Bis Stamships
St. Louis
St Louis
St. Louiis
St. Paul
Kroonfans
1917 Death Notices and Obituaries Fragment Summary
Fragmented obituary notices dated February 1917 list many names, including CAPEHART, FOWLER, GROVES, SCHNEIDER, STUTSMAN, and others. Entries reference funerals, interments at local cemeteries, private services, and church rites. The text preserves names, dates, and locations but is incomplete and garbled.
Demands U S Vessels Be Sank Despite Non Contraband
Amsterdam February 21 The Komische Volks Zeitung argues that the American government seeks to prove Germany will not spare American ships. It warns that if the steamers Rochester and Orleans encounter a German submarine their fates would be sealed. The paper says contraband status is irrelevant and that avoiding conflict with the United States is not considered.
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Amsterdam
Komische Volks Zeitung
Germany
Rochester
Orleans
United States
Merchant ships sail in wartime trade from multiple ports
Boston and Baltimore reports describe several ships sailing to European ports amid war warnings. The Knight of the Garter and Moorish Prince depart for St Nazaire, with armed and munitions cargoes. The Rockingham sails to Liverpool with general cargo. twenty American vessels head for Europe with canned goods and other provisions, each carrying guns and crew from diverse nations.
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John D. Rockefeller
Kola Bay
San Giovanni
Georgetown
France
Boston
Knight of the Garter
St. Nazaire
Etonian
Liverpool
Sagamore
Norfolk
Capes
Europe
Navy bill before Senate carries vast 520 million sum
The naval appropriation bill totaling 520 million dollars was reported to the Senate. It removes the Mann amendment and authorizes the President to commandeer private shipyards and munitions plants in war or pre March 1 1918 national emergencies. It adds 115 million for expedited delivery and construction of ships and torpedo boats with discretion to the President, and calls for 40 coast submarines and 19 fleet submarines. Maryland youths Worth E. Shoults, Harry Ti. Semler and Arthur Fuhl were named for West Point examinations.
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Senate
United States
War Department
Maryland
West Point
Worth E. Shoults
Riverdale
Harry Ti. Semler
Hagerstown
Arthur Fuhl
Mount Savage
Taft Urges Forceful Stand Against German Sinking
Former President William Howard Taft told 500 corset makers at the Biltmore Hotel in New York that war or a craven peace faces the U S if Germany persists in ruthless submarine warfare. He urged compulsory universal military training and defended neutral rights while condemning German and British actions on the high seas.
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U. S
New York
United States
Germany
William Howard Taft
Corset Manufacturers’ Association
Biltmore Hotel
Tatt
Great Britain
High Seas
Presses Gerard Charges Prompt Prompt German Denial Sought
London reports quote the Frankfurter Zeitung demanding a prompt German government statement on charges against James W. Gerard former American Ambassador alleging he used his position to obtain war information for the Entente mentioning the Casement case. The Berlin Tages Zeitung also cites Count von Reventlow accusing Gerard of leaking important war intel.
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London
Exchange Telegraph Company
the Hague
Frankfurter Zeitung
James W. Gerard
Entente
Roger Casement
Gerard
Berlin
Tages Zeitung
von Reventlow
Bremen Is U Boat Convoy
Stockholm reports the German submarine Bremen was not lost and was never meant to sail to America. Aftonbladet says a letter from a German captain claims the Bremen served as a supply vessel for armed subs, delivering oil food shells and other necessities to extend submarines’ range and endurance at sea.
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Stockholm
Bremen
America
Aftonbladet
Sweden
United States
Bernstorff Loses Records in Halifax Seizure
Halifax N S February 21 British authorities confiscate talking machine records carried by German officials returning from the United States aboard the Frederik VIII. Officials say the materials might reveal code messages for the German military and aid rubber scarcity. A passenger’s coat lining hid a packet later seized for examination.
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Halifax
N. S
Germany
United States
Wreck near Chirurcha Death Toll Reported
Berlin reports say about 2000 people were killed or injured in the Chirurcha railroad wreck in northern Roumania. The Russkoye Slovo cited by Overseas News Agency claimed 500 died instantly and noted earlier reports of over 100 Romanian officials among the casualties as the train carried Roumanian refugees to Russia.
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Berlin
Sayville
Chtrurcha
Roumania
Russkoye Slovo
Russia
U Boat Success Exceeds Hopes Says German Navy Head
London reports on a Reichstag session in Berlin where officials touted submarine warfare as surpassing expectations. Vice Admiral von Caprile claimed no U boats lost and critics noted minimal North Sea shipping, while Dr. Zimmermann outlined a white book of diplomatic communications and the U S rupture. Helfferich warned Britains supply decline neared danger point and projected full economic gains from the submarine war.
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London
United States
Germany
von Caprile
North Sea
Helfferich
Great
Great Britain
Helfferitch
Score of American Consuls From Germany Arrive in Switzerland
A convoy of 46 United States consuls and government agents with families reached Zurich after a tense week in Germany. They traveled from Munich and arrived in two trains, some praising German treatment while others lamented the departure delays and lost papers. Additional officers were reported arriving in Zurich from Leipzig, Nuremberg, Stuttgart, and Wiesbaden.
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Germany
Switzerland
Zurich
United States
Munich
William H. Gale
Gottachalk
Cologne
Milo A. Jewett
Kehl
de Soto Land Wife
Warsaw
Administration backs universal military training plan
Secretary Baker, after a White House talk with President Wilson, said a universal training bill drafted by the army general staff and War College experts would be sent to Congress this week. He gave no detail on recommendations accompanying the measure. The Senate military committee has reported a different bill, and lawmakers plan to attach universal training to the annual army appropriation bill.
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Baker
Wilson
Army General Staff and
War College
Congress
Senate Military Committee
Senate
William G. Henderson
Washington
Winthroup
Supreme Court of
Ralph P. Barnard
F. A. Fenning
United States
D. P. Hickling
Public Health Committee
Health Office
Charles R. Dean
Edwin C. Brandenburg
60 000 Men Hunt U Boats
New York report notes England’s anti submarine fleet includes 4000 private yachts whalers and fishing vessels manned by 60000 men. Alfred Noyes describes armed boats with nets and patrol blocks. Submarines are said to sink after striking nets. crews rarely saved.
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New York
England
Alfred Noyes
Noyes
Neutrals Urge Conference on War Embargo Plan
San Salvador has replied to Gen. Caranza’s note to neutral nations urging an embargo of supplies and munitions to end the European war. The reply endorses a proposal by several neutrals for a conference on the subject.
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San Salvador
Car
Ranza
Allen’s Foot-Base Promises Quick Foot Relief in Shoes
Shake into shoes or bath to ease painful hot swelling and bunions. Allen’s Foot-Ease claims permanent relief for sweating, callous feet, with 28 years of trust. Sold by druggists, 25 cents. Trial package free, address Allen 3 Olmsted Hoy N.
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Alien
Allen
Olmsted
Women Organize For War Service in Nationwide Call
Fifteen women representing seven million clubwomen met at Mrs John Hays Hammond's New York home to plan mobilization and register their groups with the National Council of Women of the United States. A Washington headquarters will coordinate aid to Red Cross and the country, with mobilization ready on short notice.
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New York
United States
John Hays Hammond
National Council of Women of the
Washington
Philip North Moore
St. Louis
National Council
Maud Wetmore
Rosamond A. Bender
Philadelphia
Frederick Schoff
John L. Griffis
Lady Aberdeen
England
International Woman's Council
Mary Boyle O’reilly
Los Angeles
Cal
General Federation of Woman's Clubs
Wilson
Josiah Evans Cowles
Federation
Guns to Protect Bay Fortifications Move to Cape Henry
Norfolk Virginia February 21 two 65 inch guns have been moved to Cape Henry for emergency fortifications guarding Chesapeake Bay entrance. Two 56 inch guns arrived at Old Point and will ship to Bisherman's Island inside the capes. Foundations are being prepared and two artillery companies will be stationed at Wishermen's Island.
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Norfolk
Cape Henry
Chesapeake Bay
Old Point
Bisherman’s Island
Capes
Wishermen's Island
Washington Board of Trade urged District suffrage and world capital role
The Washington Board of Trade met at the Willard with Sen. George E. Chamberlain of Oregon and Rep. Philip Campbell of Kansas pushing District suffrage and a national university. They urged making Washington the world’s greatest capital and educational center while opposing District legislative experiments and advocating broader civic rights.
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George E. Chamberlain
Oregon
Philip Campbell
Kansas
Washington
Congress
Campbell
United States
Legislative Experiment
Kangag
William S. Harvey
Col. Smith
Board of Trade
James 8. Montgomery
America
Mr Gerard in Spain on special train visit
Former American Ambassador to Germany James W. Gerard arrived at the Spanish frontier by special train. Spanish officials granted free baggage and honored him as a trainload of Americans arrived. In Madrid he is slated to attend a dinner at the American embassy with the premier and other ministers before sailing Monday.
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San Sebastian
Spain
James W. Gerard
Germany
Gerard
Largo
Madrid
17 000 Strike At Krupp s In Essen
Amsterdam February 21 frontier Telegraaf reports a 17 000 worker strike at Krupp s Essen works now in progress for two weeks. Workers seek higher wages and increased food rations. Many strikers have been sent to the front.
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Amsterdam
Telegraaf
Krupa
Essen
American Sailors Release Demand Reported In Dispatches
A note confirms Germany misreadings about U S treatment of Germany arouse concern in Berlin. Turkey agrees to waive quarantines for 1000 Americans near Beirut and safeguards relief ships. State Department seeks security assurances against submarines. Constantinople dispatch reports grand vizier secured cabinet support and pledges to uphold constitutional rights and allied treaties.
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Germany
United States
Berlin
Turkey
Elkus
Beirut
State Department
Caesar
Des Moines
Alexandria
Constantinople
Berne
Chamber of Deputies
Grand Vizier
Tighter Rules for British Blockade
London February 21 reports an official order in council dated February 16 to tighten Britain’s wartime blockade. The measure deems vessels from neutral ports to enemy trade unless calling at British or allied ports, allowing prize court condemnation for enemy origin or destination goods, while the United States withholds recognition of the blockade orders.
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London
Great Britain
Brittah
State Department
United States
Germans Leave Hulls Only After Honolulu Harbor Incident
German crews who sabotaged ships in Honolulu harbor during U S German tensions destroyed scientific instruments and damaged boilers engines and pumps beyond repair. Steamboat inspection staff found chronometers and barometers smashed with ledge hammers, leaving only the hulls intact.
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United States
Germany
Department of Commerce
Steamboat Inspection Service
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