Germany declares naval war zone near Britain and Ireland
Washington views Germanys proclamation as grave but non protestable. Some fear heightened risk to neutral commerce as Sweden Norway Denmark and Holland seek American aid while officials warn ships may sail at their own peril in the new war zone.
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Washington
Germany
Great Britain
Ireland
English Channel
Shetland Islands
United States
North Sea
Sweden
Norway
Denmark
Holland
State Department
Consellor Lansing
Bryan
Berlin
Gerard
France
Two Women and Girl Murdered in Buffalo Home
In Buffalo New York on February 6 the bodies of Lizzie Drake 65 Irene Spencer 35 and her daughter Gertrude Spencer 12 were found in their beds with a sledge hammer. The hammer caked with blood lay on the second floor. Discovered by boys nearby no struggle was evident. Police seek a former Drake boarder and confirm Mrs Drake was Irene Spencer’s mother.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Lizzie Drake
Irene Spencer
Gertrude Spencer
Salamanca
Drake
Drake House
Spencer
Shipping Bill 10 Hinges on Vice President Vote
Democratic leaders in the U S Senate pressed new plans to salvage the administration ship purchase bill. With opposition outnumbering them, they failed to recommit with instructions and contemplated a discharge motion if amendments fail. They await Nevada's Newlande and South Carolina's Smith return next week and hope Vice President Marshall can break a 48 to 48 tie.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Newlande
Nevada
Smith
South Carolina
Marshall
Two Arrested on Adultery Charge in Waterlooo
Mrs H P North and Mrs Lillian Graham were charged with adultery after county attorney B J Wenner secured warrants. They waived preliminary examination, bound over to the grand jury in $1000 bonds each, and the case was to be presented in Waterloo with the grand jury set to meet in March. Mrs Graham is the widow of Dr Graham and North is a plumber who moved from Charles City.
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la Porte
Graham
North
Charles City
Waterloo
Norths
Dr. Graham
Mr. North
Delivery error notice for late newspaper copies
If the Cartier boy or another cause prevents delivery by 6 o'clock, call 230 for a replacement copy. After 6:30, call 2059.
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Cartier
Cordelia Biddle Engaged to Angus Duke
Miss Cordelia J. Biddle debutante daughter of Anthony J. Drexel Biddle of Philadelphia becomes engaged to Angus B. Duke of New York and Philadelphia. Duke is the only child of Benjamin N. Duke and Jas. B. Duke, a Trinity College alumnus of 1905 who has spent much time in this city.
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Cordelia Biddle
New York
Philadelphia
Cordelia J. Biddle
Anthony J. Drexel Biddle
Angus B. Duke
Duke
Benjamin N. Duke
Jas. B. Duke
Trinity College
Steamship Arizona Held in Lake Ice Near Chicago
The steamship Arizona, with 72 crew aboard, is jammed in Lake Michigan ice two miles off Chicago. Officials ordered the captain to wait for rescue by the Alabama from Grant Haven, Mich. The Arizona carried no passengers on leaving Milwaukee. The City of Racine freed itself after a 12 hour battle with the ice and docked safely.
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Chicago
Arizona
Lake Michigan
Alabama
Grant Haven
Mich
Goodrich Transit Co
Atizona
Iowa
Milwaukee
Racine
Three Indictments Against Carlson in Grundy County
Grand jury in Grundy County returns three indictments against Ray Carlson after questioning witnesses about an alleged attack on his mother and an assault on Bert Yeager with a hatchet. Carlson was jailed in Iowa City and brought back for court as authorities pursue serious charges including attempted murder and resisting officers.
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Grundy
Carlson
Bert Yeager
Yeager
Rich Dockes
Iowa City
Spain to Buy Four Submarines for Navy
Parliament advised the government to purchase four submarines for the Spanish navy from a United States builder, with the plan routed through Madrid and Paris.
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Madrid
Swain
Paris
United States
Trade Neutralization Proposed by Argentine Ambassador
Ambassador Naon urged complete neutralization of inter-American commerce during World War I at a Washington chamber event. He proposed ships trading between American ports be immune from search or seizure regardless of flag to boost relations with the United States and other American republics. Edward Silene of Boston urged U S business leaders to back peace terms through expanded foreign trade and fair play.
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Washington, D. C
Americas
Naon
Argentina
Chamber of Commerce
United States
Edward Silene
Boston
Europe
Twenty Die in Madrid Factory Boiler Explosion
Twenty persons were killed and many injured by a boiler explosion at a furniture factory in La Guardia yesterday. The blast occurred as workers were inside the plant, with casualties reported from Madrid and Paris amid ongoing inquiries.
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Madrid
Paris
la Guardia
Iowa Picnic Set for Feb 22 in Los Angeles
The annual Iowa picnic will be held February 22 at Eastlake Park in Los Angeles on Washington's Birthday. If weather cancels, it moves to February 27, and if still inclement, to March 6. Waterloo pledges its share of attendees. Smoke Tom Moore ice cigar.
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Iowa
California
Washington
Eastlake Park
Los Angeles
Waterloo
German Sea Campaign Blockade of All England Declared
Reports from Berlin via London recount the German press cheering the admiralty’s declaration that waters around England Scotland and Ireland are at war. Headlines call it a blockade with neutral shipping under threat and warning that ships under a neutral flag may be sunk. Opinions warn of high stakes and potential losses for the Central Powers as England faces intensified naval actions.
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Berlin
London
Admiralty
England
Scotland
Ireland
Lokal Angolgor
Germany
Germainy
Blizzard Rages Through Iowa Nebraska and South Dakota
The northwest blizzard paralyzes parts of Iowa Nebraska and South Dakota with heavy snowfall up to inches and winds. Sioux City reports inches Omaha and Huron inches. Trains stalled lines down and street cars idle as North Platte Valentine and O Neil report strong winds and disruptions.
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Lincoln
Neb
Neatarm
Nebraska
Sioux City
Omaha
Huron
Anstey
North Platte
Valentine
Hurlington
O’neil
Billings Hines
Sioux
United States
Argentina
Triple murder shock Des Moines family tragedy by Amadeo
Des Moines reports Frank Amadeo an Italian railroad worker shot and killed his wife and two young children then killed himself. Police say jealousy toward a boarder at the Amadeo home sparked the massacre. He was reportedly expected to die from his self inflicted wound while two other children escaped.
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Des Moines
Frank Amadéo
Wabash Railroad
Amadeo
Two Chinese Executed at Sing Sing in Electric Chair
Osining New York February report states Dork and Eng Hing, both members of the Wip Sing tong, were executed early today in Sing Sing prison for the murder of Lee Kay, aged leader of the Ou Leong tong, on February 17, 1912.
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Osining
Dork
Eng Hing
Sing Sing Prison
Wip Sing Tong
Lee Kay
Ou Leong Tong
May Wheat Options Rally Reaches New Highs Over $1.65
May wheat options surged to a fresh level with the May contract hitting 4.66 1 2, up sharply from the prior night as July delivery also climbed. Trading focused on May and notes of Seaboard reselling wheat in Chicago and weak corn pace contrasted with higher wheat prices amid market optimism and mood shift.
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Seaboard
Chicago
Bread price inquiry ties to federal probe in Chicago
Federal investigation in Chicago into bread prices focuses on the rise from 1 to 6 cents for small loaves. United States District Attorney Charles F. Clyne will meet with leading bakers to uncover causes. Bakers reportedly hold large flour stocks bought months ago at lower prices, and officials seek their books and records for accurate figures.
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Chicago
Chas. F. Clyne
United States
Japanese Crew on Asama Saved
Tokio reports all officers and crew of the Japanese cruiser Asama saved after she struck an uncharted rock off the northwest coast of the Mexican republic. Damage to the ship and prospects for salvage remain unclear. Wireless communications from the ship appear to be interrupted.
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Tokio
Asama
Lower
California
Mexican Republic
Agama
ENGLAND RESPONDS TO GERMAN BLOCKADE DECREE
London observers mock the German admiralty threat while noting Britain’s sea power expands in response. The Westminster Gazette reports Kaiser threats elicit limited German success as subs and mines fail to deter British warships and transports. Public sentiment remains wary yet steadfast as war continues.
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London
de Weshulister Gajzette
Great Britain
Westintoster
Calmette
German Troops Now in Hungary
Dispatches from Vienna report 30,000 German troops arrive in Hungary en route to Korosmezo in the Carpathians to aid Hungarian forces facing a Russian threat. Austrian forces strike the Russian left wing at Jebokeni in Bukovina, driving a retreat toward Radanta, while an Austrian advance guard is said to have been annihilated at Uzsok pass. reports also say 200,000 German troops are being sent from Poland to help lift the siege of Prauensl.
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Venice
London
Vienna
Hungary
Korosmezo
Carpathians
Jebokeni
Bukovlina
Radanta
Tt Fg
Uzsok Pass
Poland
Praeuysl
Literacy Test Fight Fails in House Vote on Immigration Bill
Washington February 5 The battle over re passing the immigration bill tied to President Wilson’s veto ended in defeat by five votes as supporters vow to renew the effort in the next Congress. The override failed 261 to 126 with two thirds required.
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Washington
Altha
House
Wilson
Battle News on Japanese Cruiser Asana near California coast
Washington news reports secrecy surrounding rescue orders for the Japanese cruiser Asana ashore on the lower California coast to maintain neutrality. Rear Admiral Howard’s Pacific fleet dispatches from San Diego were kept secret to prevent German warships from learning allied war plans. There is speculation the cruiser Raleigh may provide initial aid while San Diego, damaged by a boiler explosion, cannot reach the wreck near Turtle Bay.
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Asana
California
U United States
Pacific
Navy Department Kant
Howard
Pacific Fleet
San Diego
Ensenada
Tiwan
Raleigh
Turtle Bay
Weather and naval update from Washington report
The day’s temperatures are listed by Buckapan Opereal, with a range close to today’s values. Historical highs and lows for the date are given from 1911 to 1944, and a naval report cites the Japanese cruiser Asama with 500 on board as reported to Washington by Rear Admiral Howard.
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Buckapan Opereal Company
Asama
Washington
England Faces German War Policies Press London
London dispatches report Germany's new naval policy and threats to blockade British waters as officials in London prepare to counter with stringent measures against German trade. The Suez canal fighting continues amid Turkish assaults while Parliament considers army estimates and war expenditures.
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London
Altho
Germany
England
Prota
Suez
Berlin
Foreign Office
Great Britain
British Isles
Canal
Suez Canal
Egypt
India
House of Commons
12000 Turks in Battle for Suez Reported
Reports from Csiro in London confirm 12,000 Turkish troops fought yesterday near Suez. The troopship Hardings was hit by Turkish shells wounding 19 sailors as British casualties rose to 15 dead and 92 wounded. Official notices say Turkish forces were repulsed at Towusseum 35 miles south of Suez and driven back at Elcantara 40 miles south of Port Said.
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Csiro
London
Hardings
Suez Canal
Towusseum
Suez
Elcantara
Port Said
This Is Secretary Bryan's Busy Day
Secretary Bryan plans five addresses during a two day visit to Indianapolis. He attends a luncheon and two receptions alongside eight talks, with the transportation club dinner speech on railroads and business expected to be the highlight of the engagements.
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Indianapolis
Wm. J. Bryan
Transportation Club
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