Seven Dutch steamers torpedoed off Falmouth
Seven Dutch cargo ships were torpedoed by German submarines near the western approaches to the English Channel. Three of the vessels sank, four were damaged but afloat, and all crews are believed saved. Americans were imperiled as American life was at risk in related sinkings.
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English Channel
London
Falmouth
Washington
Warne. Netherkinds
Noor- Aerdijk
Aardijk
Trolland-America Line
Memland
Claasterians
United States
Alison
Bandoeng Wis
H. & S. Maas
Netherlands
Two Yarrowdale Sailors Released From German Hold
Two neutral sailors, a Dutchman and a Greek, were sent to Oldenzaal but released by German authorities. They arrived here in Oldenzaal after their release while 72 Americans, also aboard the Yarrowdale, are expected to reach the area soon.
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Oldenzaal
Germany
Germans Invade Brazil Report From Rio Janeiro
A Rio Janeiro dispatch to the Sunday Observer says bands of armed Germans have crossed Brazil's southern border at Rio Grande do Sul and move toward Santa Catarina. The report suggests they are waiters who were interned in Argentina. A Feb 22 dispatch notes former Deputy Ferreira de Freitas denouncing operations linked to the Hamburg Colonization Company planning to settle Germans between Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul.
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London
Sunday Observer
Rio Janeiro
Rio Grande Do Sul
Santa Cathrina
Argentina
Cerreira de Freitas
A Noite
Brazil
Hamburg Colonization Company
Santa Catharina
Bombs Nearly Kill Emperor at Pola Funeral Scene
Emperor Charles of Austria narrowly escaped death when Italian aviators bombed crowds at the funeral of Admiral House at Pola, the Austrian naval base. Archduke Frederick and other dignitaries attended. delays prevented Kaiser from arriving. Austrian reprisals target Udine and Venice.
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Emperor Charles of
Austria
Admiral House
Pola
Frederick
Vienna
Udine
Venice
Let Old Die First in War Says T R
Special to The Washington Post Roosevelt endorses an editor's call that the elderly should be sent first if war comes, arguing the young should be saved. He notes execution consistent with Civil War practice and cautions about dependents. He would rather die himself than see his eldest married sons harmed.
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Washington Post
Franklin
Theodore Roosevelt
W. P. F. Fergnson
Venango Daily Herald
Col. Roosevelt
Ferguson
Germany
Mexicans Held on Border for Triple Ranch Murder
In Hachita New Mexico three Mexicans named Felipe Karo Julio Grado and Refugio Gutierrez are under guard awaiting murder charges in the Corner ranch raid that killed three Americans. Gutierrez 18, said to be Villa's favorite, was arrest near the boundary amid fears of lynching.
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Hachita
N. Mex
Felipe Karo
Julio Grado
Refugio Gutierrez
New Mexico
Gutierrez
Francisco Villa
International Boundary Line
Food fund clash as embargo plan battles Congress
House votes 83 to 61 to appropriate 400000 to the Federal Trade Commission to investigate anti trust violations. Senator Borah pushes 10000000 for food relief while Fitzgerald condemns administration and seeks embargo. Debate centers on price rises, food distribution, and possible grand jury actions in major cities.
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Federal Trade Commission
Senate
Borah
New York
Philadelphia
Fitzgerald
Appropriations Committee
Ten Ships Added to Undersea Spoil Brings Total to 425251 Tons
Daily record lists February 1 to date sinking totals with 176 ships amounting to 25 251 tons and 24 432 tons in added tonnage. Notable losses include Zaandyk Menado Eemland Bandoeng with several Dutch vessels torpedoed but not sunk.
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Yesteerday
Noorderdyjk
Dacaira
Trojan Prince
Bienheim
Skrim
Alice
Zaandyk
Menado
Eemland
Bandoeng
Ojinaga Falls to Villa Forces in Mexican Skirmish
El Paso reports indicate Ojinaga opposite Presidio was captured by a Villa force of 800. The local garrison, largely former Villistas, was commanded by Col. Jose Riojas. Carranza troops reportedly refused to defend. A Villa-led skirmish occurred south of Casas Grandes, with looting at Pearson, Chihuahua. Villa movements push toward Juarez and Casas Grandes as Gen. Francisco Villa heads toward Juarez.
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Tex
Ojinaga
Presidio
Jose Riojas
Carranza
Villa
Jose Ynez Salazar
Casas Grandes
Salazar
Pearson
Chihuahua
Villa Ahumada
Manuel Ochoa
Padre Burke
San Luis Ranch
Juarez
Mexico
Francisco Villa
Carrizal Ani
Chihuahua City
Jose Carlos Murguia
Santiago Cuba Chamber Seeks Mediation Amid Unrest
Santiago Cuba February 24. The local chamber of commerce sent a cable to President Wilson begging for immediate mediation as conditions worsen. Business leaders clubs and citizens approved the move. Bayamo's constitutional forces have seized the town and march toward Manzanillo.
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Cuba
Chamber of Commerce
Wilson
Chamber
Bayamo
Manzanille
Prussian Bachelors Tax Announced by Finance Minister
London reports Dr. August von Lentze, Prussian finance minister, announcing a new heavy tax on bachelors. Families with children will receive relief as part of ordinary taxation based on the number of children.
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London
August von Lentze
Berlin
Exchange Telegraph
Copenhagen
Five Thousand Women Riots Meet Gov Whitman Over Bread Prop Gloom
Five thousand protesters at Madison Square storm the Waldorf Astoria crying for food and demanding to see Gov. Whitman. Police clash injuring several. motorist beaten. doors torn as crowds chant for bread and relief. Isabella Sorkin, 19, key incident near a police officer. Continued on tenth page.
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Madison Square
Waldorf-Astoria
Sunset
Whitman
Chauncey Wehlman
Samuel Solomon
Wehlman
Solomon
Madison Squar
Four of Seven Dutch Ships Torpedoed Are Reported as Afloat
Falmouth Feb 24. The Dutch ships attacked off the port include Gaasterland sunk but afloat, Noorderdijk sunk but afloat with mails, Jacarra sunk but afloat, Eemland afloat and en route, Bandoeng afloat with cargo, Zandijk afloat with cargo. Cargo details list wheat flour fodder cake copra seed coffee tobacco and more.
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Falmouth
Gaesterland
Noorderdijk
Jacarra
Eemland
Bandoeng
Zasndijk
Menado
U S Moves Amid German U Boat Crisis
President Wilson seeks authority with incontestable proof as German submarine warfare intensifies. The wreck of the Norwegian steamer Skrim and bark Blenheim included American sailors saved, while the Alice was shelled without warning with Theodore Joseph among survivors. State Department gathers evidence on further incidents as neutrality rights are tested.
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Wilson
Germany
United States
State Department
Skrim
Osborn
Havre
Alice
Theodore Joseph
80 000-Ton Ship Is Navy's Limit
A Navy Department report to Congress outlines an $50,000,000 80 000-ton battleship as the largest craft the United States could use to operate through the Panama Canal and American harbors. It would be 975 feet long with 108 foot beam, a main battery of fifteen 18 inch guns, twenty-one 6 inch secondary guns, four 21 inch torpedo tubes and a 12,000 mile radius. The study warns such a vessel would be of limited value without at least five units to operate in unison. The report notes the European war has not settled which types are most desirable and the general board does not advocate an 80 000 ton ship. The pending navy bill favors 25 000 000 battleships of 42 000 tons, twelve 16 inch guns and 23 knot speed.
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United States
Congress
Navy Department
Wanama Canal
American
General Board
Senate Debates Revenue Bill Awaiting Midnight Vote
The Senate plans a vote on a revenue bill after prolonged debate with Democrats accusing a filibuster tied to manitions. Republicans pledge support for Wilson if he defends American rights as Lodge raises questions over an extra session while other major measures await action.
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Wilson
Capitol Hill
Lodge
Chairihan Simmons
Sherman
Congress
Senate Debates War Powers and Revenue Bill Split
A bitter Senate session centered on the emergency revenue bill and President Roosevelt's handling of German aggression. Senators Lodge Williams and Borah clashed over ambassador protection, naval action, and the potential for an extra session as Democrats pressed for safeguards and needed funding.
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