Submarine Attack Disrupts Life Boat Survivors
London reports say a German submarine fired on a life boat carrying survivors from a British steamer, killing one American, Whhard Wallace, and then disappeared. The U S consul noted no warnings or escape attempts by the attacked vessel. Washington asserts precautionary measures to prevent similar acts as Germany withdraws pledges not to sink passenger ships without warning. Bolivia expresses support for the United States against Germany.
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United Press
London
Frost
Whhard Wallace
Gennany
United Sites
Port Adelaide
Prohibition Bill 15 Up to Governor
The legislature passed the prohibition bill to the governor after amendments. The suffrage bill, amended, moved to engrossing in the house. Representative Shive Loughton offered two amendments regarding women’s voting for delegates and delaying effect to October 1, 1917. Central Union Telephone adds auto truck for city service. The hab rock is a dandy and will have for service.
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Lovey House of Legislature
Yiolle
Setite
Central Union Telephone Company
Opposition in Congress to severing relations with Germany
United States lawmakers debate the presidents action cutting diplomatic ties with Germany. Senator Works of California denounces neutrality claim and says Britain violated US rights while Germany has no reason to feel friendly toward the United States. Senator Stone urges skepticism of propaganda and calls for congressional consultation. Senator Lodge backs the decision as protecting US safety and future security.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Congress
Germany
John .D. Works
California
Works
United States
Great Britain
CIG
Stone
Weist
Senator Lodge
Massachusettes
Germatty
Lodge
Bridge plan seeks Knox and Daviess county cooperation east of Elnora
Elmore township citizens urged county commissioners to join Daviess County in funding a new bridge across the White River, linking Elnora and Sandhorn. The project, estimated near 2.9 million dollars, would use the Whitman ferry site west of Elnora and involves six bridge contracts awarded to Washington Construction and Vincennes Bridge Company officials.
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Eluire Township
Utrity Strong
Board of County Commissioners
White River
Elnora
Sandhorn
Daviess
Knox
Knox County
Daviess County
Elmore Township
Citizons
Board of Commissioners
Daviess County Commissioners
Whitman Ferry
Bopp’s Ball 15 in Creased to $20,000
United States District Judge Hunt raised the bail of Franz Bopp and associates from $111,000 to $25,000. The action followed a motion by the district attorney citing neutrality violations and a severance of diplomatic relations between Germany and the United States.
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Sans Franciaco
United States
Hunt
Franz Bopf
Germany
King George Opens Parliament in Pursuit of War Restitution
United Press reports King George pledges Britain will pursue just reparation and restoration for the past despite German threats. He notes an uninterrupted naval watch and successful dockyard operations, insisting peace talks lack basis while vowing continued Allied efforts toward victory.
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United Press
London
Figland
Germany
George
Europe
Will of Mary E Alford Filed in Circuit Court
The will of Mary E Alford who died recently in Barr township was filed today. Ora Cat shall a granddaughter, receives one ninth of the estate for services to the estate. The remainder is to be divided according to law among the executors Charles G Bilis and Elert Eions. The will dated November 28 1910 was witnessed by Josiah G Allen and John Lundergan.
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Mary E. Alford
Barr Township
Ora Catshall
Charles G. Bilis
Elerte
Eisons
Josiat G Allen
John Lundergan
ASKs BIDS ON U-BOAT NETS
New York report says the steel trade received navy department plans for wire nets to protect harbors from submarines. Contracts for steel chains for the same purpose had been let. Bids were being taken for 1000 tons of steel for dirigible balloon hangars at Pensacola Florida.
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New York
Navy Department
Pensacola
Fle
Coast Guard Rescues Crew From Waterlogged British Schooner
The coast guard cutter Comanche rescued the crew of the waterlogged British schooner Inme Bentley seven miles off Galveston. All hands were saved though exhausted after a long battle with wind and waves.
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Galveston
Coast Guard
Inme Bentley
Van Dalia Railroad Resumes Five Mile Double Track Project
Bicknell Ind Feb 7 The Vandalia railroad has resumed work on the five mile stretch of double track between this city and Rowardsport. About half of the project was completed before funding ran out, delaying further progress. Construction of the power plant at the site is noted in the report.
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Bicknetl
Ind
Vandaila Railroad
Rowardsport
Edwardsport power plant project linked to coal railway expansion
In Terre Haute and local officials have built a new Edwardsport facility near White River. The project includes a large coal plant to power nearby mines and water works, with the existing plant remodeled to serve residents. The railroad extends to the coal mine and a new tipple is nearing completion as construction nears. The total investment nears $500,000, with connections to Elnora Worthington and Bloomfield.
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Inidiang
Watering, Power Company
Terre Haute
Edwardsport
Ea Wardaport
White River
Bickned
Elnora
Worthington
Bloomfeld
Eoal
Tiese New Enterprises
German government unsure on Gerard removal protest
News from Copenhagen and Washington describes German plans to permit Ambassador Gerard to leave Berlin only after assessing the treatment of Count von Bernstorff. U.S. officials say no official report yet. the move surprises in Washington as the United States arranged safe conduct for Bernstorff and staff. Meanwhile the Frederick VIII will stop at Halifax for British inspection before sailing to Christiana. Berlin reports claim 2,602 Americans are in Germany, with most in non Berlin areas.
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Tagnesi
Getdra
Natii
Count Bernstorff
Washington
Gwashington
State Department
Gerard
Berlin
Count von Tiernstorff
Count von Bernstorff
Bernstorff
Shington
Frederick VIII
New York
Chrialinnia
Halifax
Great Britain
Germany
Amsterdam
Naval Academy board plans to full man ships early
Annapolis reports that the naval Academy board in session aims to send many active officers abroad by today or the week’s end to fill fall goals on warships. Plans include calling retired officers back to service to instruct midshipmen while civilian instructors stay, effectively replacing all active officers. In San Antonio orders to keep Wisconsin regiment, 40 percent descended from Germany pledge readiness to serve if called by the United States.
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Annapolis
Naval Academy Board
Liberie
Teade
San Antonio
Tex
Wisconsin Regiment
United States
Water supply under scrutiny amid typhoid cases in Washington
An outbreak of typhoid fever in Washington prompts health authorities to trace sources as hydrant water samples are tested from schools, city hospital, fire stations, and other sites. Officials note water is blamed unjustly for deaths including Elisa Kelso, and urge caution in drawing conclusions while investigations continue.
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Washington
W. Ratway
Jana
Elisa- Kéleo
Kelso
England's Poison Plotters Indicted In Feb 7 Case
Degby England Feb 7 Indictments were returned today against fur poison plotters accused of conspiracy to kill Premier David Livy George and Minister Arthur Henderson.
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Uniteld Press
Degby
England
Dlotera
David Livy
George
Arthur Henderson
Waters for Domestic Use Report Drafted by City Water Company
The Washington Water Light and Power Company confirms reasonable assurance after a health board chemist reports on water samples submitted January 30, 1917. Locations include West End Fire Station and East End School. City High School. Chemical analysis details are not fully legible.
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the Démocrat
Jadt
Jan Hagy
West End
Washington’ Water. Light & Power Company
4. C. Diggs
Pdiana
East End
City High School
Cheral
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