American ship California sunk with 200 aboard
Reports from Washington recall the California disaster as 200 passengers and many women and children perished when the California was sunk by German submarine action. Officials note Germany may withhold safe conduct for American diplomats as tensions rise. Madrid calls Germany’s new policy unlawful. court notes reveal cases dismissed or continued as local judicial notices shift.
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Germany
Bernstein
Washington
California
Wilson
Hotel Henry Bunchies in Bloomfield reported
Rémy Tun, a former cspa and insurances dealer, died at 6 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Elmore hotel in Bloomfield. He had been in serious condition for about a week. Mr. Tun left Washington about a year ago and had managed a drug store at Worthington for eight months before moving.
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Rémy “Tun
Cspa
Elmore
Bloofield
Bune
Washington
Worthington
British Take German Officer From Steamer
British troops removed a German officer from a steamer after intercepting a Chilean vessel. The officer, identified as Captain Myais or Myiiss, was alleged to have supplied Germany with official information about naval movements. The agent of a German secret service was implicated in long-running espionage activities.
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Hy Palted Press
Jami Vern
Maite
Lwerdelner
Caytain Myiiss
Germany
Gershan Ddth
German Americans Pledge Loyalty to United States
Three members of the German American Alliance in Philadelphia declare unconditional support for the United States if war with Germany is required. At a midnight meeting the national committee adopted a resolution urging loyalty and outlining a plan to fund war relief, with a target of one million dollars to aid American military efforts and war sufferers.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Milistm
German-American Alliance
United States
Germany
National Committee of the Aliance
Alli
Funeral plan set for Briday fonds at Pla ville cemetery
A funeral will be held in Pla ville cemetery for Briday fonds. Services are to be announced after arrangements.
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Briday Fonds
Plaville
Mobilize Food Supplies Urged by National Agricultural Society
New York on February 8 the National Agricultural Society urged rapid mobilization of the nation's food supply in wartime. The statement, signed by James Wilson, former secretary of agriculture, calls for a plan ensuring planting, harvesting, transport, and storage of essential crops to support national wellbeing and war readiness.
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New York
National Agricultural Society
James Wilson
Towa
McKinney
Roosevelt
Taft
McCumber pushes for government view on submarine warfare
Senator McCumber introduced a resolution directing the State Department to submit to the Senate the United States position on submarine warfare. He argued the president’s notes leave doubt about obligations on Germany and noted merchant ships sunk under German policy, signaling acquiescence that risks war.
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Washington, D
McCumber
Department of State
Senate
MrCumber
Claig Hl
Germany
Woman Suffrage Passes Senate Amid Political Tensions
The article recounts debates over woman suffrage as the state moves toward ratification. It notes the senate approving a second reading with support and opposition, potential constitutional convention implications, and the governor's power dynamics in reshaping public service commissions.
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Dempsey
Ignature
Brisine
Samos
Senate
Will Tiayd
County Council votes down hospital aid again
The Daviess County Hospital request for a 500 appropriation to cover deficits failed in a special Wednesday session as three members opposed, preventing a two thirds vote. Earlier 50 cents was ruled illegal and overturned. The council did approve 1½0 for a concrete curb and sidewalk assessment. Additional appropriations included sums for the Washington township assess, several bridge projects, and salaries for creek and ditch commissioners. The piece closes with a brief note on the Roman penny and a biblical parable reference.
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Daviess County Hospital
Washington Township
Agti
Trueblood
Gerizt Prairie Creek
German order limits American press staff departures
Berlin reports German officials will permit American ambassadors and newspaper correspondents to depart only after safety assurances are in place. A list of approved correspondents remains incomplete while diplomats seek clarity on safer conduct and potential suspension of diplomatic ties.
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Carl Ackerman
Ghired Press
Korrespondent
Berlin
Germany
Gerard
United States
Héra Slesire
Amibasasder
T Grard
Herrission
Bigsador
Gérard
Tosh
Woman in Black Passed 42.10 in Penate Show
Fragmentary readable text notes a woman in black passed a sum of 42.10 within a sedate penate show. Details are unclear but center on a formal event or display involving a woman dressed in black. Further context unavailable from the fragments.
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