Germans Plan to Control Part of English Channel
An Edison Labs engineer reports Berlin plans to place massive Krupp siege guns along the channel to pressure Britain. He cites a 56.02 cm and 33 cm caliber, claiming ranges around two miles, with guns to supplant batteries and mount on battleships. He notes air forces building and widespread German war zeal.
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Edison Laboratories
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Fssen
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Prominent Berkelex County Farmer Dies at Home
Daniel Snyder a well known Berkelex County farmer and longtime Republican figure died at his home in Martinsburg West Virginia. He was about 65 years old and is survived by his wife and two sons Jet W Snyder and Dan Snyder an attorney from Martinsburg.
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Russian Prince Oleg Dies From Wound In War
Prince Oleg son of Grand Duke Constantine died from wounds received in a cavalry action near the front. Crown Prince Alexander of Servia reportedly slightly wounded and his brother Prince George mortally hurt in battle against Austria. Prince George had killed his servant and was said to have homicidal mania.
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Belgium Not Neutral Conspired With Allies Exposed
German ambassador Von Bernstorff released a statement tying Belgian archives found in Brussels to a claim that Belgium and the Allies planned a landing of an English expeditionary force. The note argues Belgian neutrality did not exist and Belgium plotted with the Allies. it cites French prisoners and a chancellor’s speech, while noting British and Dutch neutrality violations.
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Namur
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China
Sayville
Long Island
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England
British naval brigade internment blamed on treacherous guide
London reports that Lieut Dakinfield of the London division says 1600 members of the British naval brigade were interned in Holland due to the treachery of a guide who led them astray.
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Washington Post
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Belgian Government Moves to Havre With French Permission
The Belgian government will relocate to Havre France to secure freedom of action. King Albert and ministers will be established under guarantees including extraterritorial status and top priority for telegrams. A portion of the diplomatic corps departed Ostend for Havre as French measures prepare for installation.
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Kaiser to Take France in Ten Commandments Says Envoy
Paris reports Clemenceau highlights a letter from an American diplomat detailing Count von Bernstorff in Newport outlining the Kaiser's planned spoils of victory. He listed ten points including French colonies, a sweeping territorial claim, a large indemnity, free German entry for 26 years, and harsh terms to reduce France to a Turkey-like status. He warned Germany would crush England and Russia before forcing France into submission, even at a grim cost to French lives.
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Germans Hold Poland In War Dispatches
In reports from the western and eastern war theaters, German authorities announce rapid moves into Poland west of the Vistula, with Warsaw remaining under Russian control. They claim sieges and counterattacks failed to halt German advances and report victories along the San River and in Przemysl, while asserting no defeat during retreats. A Bayan-class Russian cruiser was sunk by a German torpedo boat at the Bay of Finland. Plus, the will of Mary O’Neill is offered for probate with John O’Neill named executor and sole beneficiary of the estate.
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German Governor Arranges Departure of Noncombatants at Tsingtau
Dispatch from New York reports German commander in Kiauchau arranging safe departure of noncombatants and neutrals before final assault on Tsingtau fortress by Japanese and British forces. Fifty-plus German defenders killed as fortress fires vast shellage. Antwerp’s fall inspires Belgian admiration and mood in Japan.
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Kiauchau
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Argentine consul killed in Antwerp bombing
London dispatch reports M. Lemaire the Argentine consul at Antwerp was killed by a shrapnel shell during bombardment. The missile hit the consulate roof and pierced ceilings to the cellar where he slept.
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Amsterdam
Central News
Het Volk
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Germans Build Heavy Defense Line Through Belgium
Ostend, Feb 24 The German forts in Belgium rival the coastal line with reinforced concrete works and heavy guns from two points east of Louvain to north of Vilverde, through Alcat to southeast of Hraasels. A continuous fortification runs Liege Namur Mons Val enclencen, creating a strong retreat shield unless seized early.
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Namur
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