U S Rejects German Submarine Negotiations
The United States declined to enter talks with Germany on submarine warfare while the 31 January proclamation remains in force and Germany must restore Sussex pledges. Swiss minister Paul Ritter delivered Germany’s memorandum proposing discussions, but Washington stated no talks unless Germany repeals its assurances of May 4 and acts on them.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Germaany
Germany
State Department
Paul Ritter
Department of State
Switzerland
England
P. Ritter
Italian Seaplanes Raid Naval Yard Near Trieste
Italian seaplanes attacked the San Botto navy yard near Trieste on Sunday night, causing extensive fire from bombs. All aircraft involved in the upper Adriatic returned safely, according to an official admiralty statement released in Rome via Paris on February 13.
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Rome
Paris
San Botto Navy Yard
Trieste
Admiralty
Adriatic
Bar silver reaches record 79 cents an ounce
New York, Feb. 13. Bar silver prices rise to a new multi year record at 79 cents per ounce, advancing 15.5 cents from last week’s high and 1.5 cents above the price about two years ago.
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New York
Mrs Mary Bradford Dies After Clothing Burns Near Stove
Des Moines reports Mrs Mary Bradford aged 70 died after her clothing ignited while she sat near a stove in her home. Firemen battled the blaze but she succumbed to burns sustained in the incident this morning.
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Des Moines
Mary Bradford
Americans See German Food Crisis Worsening
Berne and Rotterdam dispatches describe severe German food shortages as meat remains scarce and prices soar. In Berlin meat is rationed, poultry costs rise, and rich can still access higher priced goods while the poor endure bread and potatoes. Four months are seen as critically tight, with sauerkraut limited and officials managing scarce supplies.
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Berne
Switzerland
Germany
Gerard
Berlin
Rotterdam
United States
Altho
Commission for Belgian Relief 1 Forced to Leave
Washington reports official regret over expulsion of American relief commissioners from Belgium and northern France by German authorities. Negotiations continue with Hoover and the relief commissions alongside Spain and the Netherlands to form a joint body to take over relief work.
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Washington, D. C
Belgium
France
State Department
H. C. Hoover
London
American Commission For Relief
Associated Press
Commission
Warren C. Gregory
Brussels
Baron van der Lancken
Brand Whitlock
Whitlock
Ambassador Page
Herbert C. Hoover
Gregory
Boston
Mass
American Commission For Relief In
Spaen
Paris
Marquis de Ciflalobar
Holland
Figaro
Rankins Escape Injury After Auto Skid Into Ditch
Mr and Mrs D L Rankin of Castle Hill escaped with cuts and bruises when their car skidded on an icy road near the Shoemaker Van Pelt dairy farm, rolled into a ditch and turned over. An employer helped extricate Rankin as the auto suffered considerable damage. Rankin works at Waterloo Engraving Co.
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D. L. Hankin
Castle Hill
Shoemaker-Van Pelt Dairy
Britton Advance on Tigris River as Turkish line tightens
London Feb 13 official British forces on the Tigris front report a line across the bend west of Kut Amara hemming in the Turks. The announcement notes shelling of Shumran bridge, a direct hit and sinking of enemy ships, and a resumed right bank advance driving the enemy back to trenches near Dabra west of Kut.
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London
Tigris
Kut Hl Amara
Shumran
Dabra
Kut
Berlin
Vale Putna
Army Headquarters
Putna
Uzul
Belgium
Adm Peary Proposes Aerial Coast Patrol
New York February 13 Rear Admiral Robert E Peary chairman of the national coast patrol commission advocates immediate development of an aerial coast patrol as a national burglar alarm to defend the country in war He warns that no navy or army addition could come in time and proposes 1000 hydro aircraft along the Atlantic coast to double naval defense and boost coast protection by 200 to 300 percent.
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New York
Robert E. Peary
National Coast Patrol Commission
Atlantic
Peary
Assembly Pays Honor to Dead State Pharmacist
Des Moines reports a memorial resolution was introduced in the house after the death of A. C. Wilson of Oelwein. Wilson served three terms in the general assembly and four years on the state board of pharmacy.
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Assembly
Des Moines
Wolrath
A.C. Wilson
State Board of Pharmacy
Oelwein
Villa Near Tororoer Villa Brings Mexican Fight to Bandit Forces
Villa forces push toward the border as Guzman garrison is nearly wiped out. American airmen watch movements and report plans for an attack on Juarez from Palomas, while Mexican troops mass near Barreal and Patomas to counter Villa.
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Juarez
Mexican Central
Here
Chihuahua City
Casas Grandes
Viila
Loc
Murguia
Mexico
Signal Corps
Joss Ynez Salazer
Villa
el Paro
Palomas
United States
Ojinaga
Two Liners Reach New York War Zone Uneventful
Two British passenger liners the Laconia from Liverpool and the Ascania from London arrived in New York reporting uneventful passage through the war zone. The Laconia carried 37 passengers and the Ascania 17, most of them Canadians returning from England. Passengers on the Ascania recalled rumors that the German raider Moewe had been captured and was then in London.
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New York
Liverpool
London
Laconia
England
Moewe
Fire Ravages Piraeus Killing Many in Munitions District
A large fire swept a major portion of Piraeus killing many as it burned for four hours. Fire brigades, soldiers and allied French British and Italian forces fought the blaze which began in a munitions factory late Monday afternoon and spread rapidly, causing heavy casualties and widespread damage.
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London
Piraeus
Reuter
Officials Stirred by Berlin Order and Neutral Conference
The United States weighs next steps as Berlin's hard line prompts talk of a neutral conference and possible action. Washington officials consider arming merchant ships, delaying war, and responding to Austria's position while awaiting credentials of Count Tarnowski. A potential embargo or diplomatic moves loom as an overt act could come at any moment.
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Washington, D
Barfin
Wilson
Austria
Count Tarnowski
Mexico
U S Offers Rifles to Cuban War Against Rebels
Havana reports disclose the United States has offered rifles and 5,000,000 cartridges to the Cuban government. Government troops clashed with rebels in Manzanitas province, rebels defeated. Mayor Gonzales of Santo Domingo led rebel forces. a police official was captured. arrests reported in Manzanillo. veteran Miguel Lores captured near Pinar Del Rio after a three day pursuit.
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Havana
United States
Mantanzas
Gonzales
Santo Domingo
Santa Clara
Manzanillo
Santiago de Cuba
Cal. Miguel Lores
Pinar del Rio
White Star Liner Afric Sunk with 17 Missing
Lloyds agency reports the White Star Line steamship Afric of 11 999 tons sunk by a submarine while on the Liverpool Cape Town and Australian service. Part of the crew landed. 17 are missing. The Afric carried about 590 passengers and was engaged in admiralty service at the time.
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London
Lloyd's Shipping Agency
White Star Line
Afric
Exchange Telegraph Co
Mfssing
New York
Oceanic Steam Navigation Co
White Star One
Liverpool
Capetown
Bernstorff's Ship to Carry Large Throng
New York February 12. The Scandinavian American line office bustles as final plans form to send the Frederick VIIE home with the German ambassador and staff aboard. Officials say security from submarines has filled the liner to about 1,200 passengers beyond the crew for departure tomorrow. Ambassadeur von Bernstorff will be ferried from the rail terminal to the Scandinavian American pier aboard a navy cutter.
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New York
Europe
Corman Submarines
Ambassadour von Gernstorff
Washington
Interests in Berlin Taken Over by Spanish Envoy
Berlin reports say Spanish ambassador L Polo de Bernabe arrived to assume American interests in Germany. Gil de Gado named as personal representative. The Dutch government occupies the upper floor to represent Britain. American consulate general in Berlin closed. vice consul reassigned to Rotterdam. Julius Lay, consul general, returned to the United States.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Sayville
L. 1
L. Polo de Bernabe
Germany
Gil de Gado
Great Britain
Rotterdam
Julius Lay
United States
Plan Military Review on Capitol Grounds
Col E R Bennett commanding the Third Infantry Town national guard met with Gov W L Harding and Adj Gen Guy B Logan regarding a proposed review of troops on the capitol grounds before muster out. Weather delayed last week. Current plan calls for a governor staff and legislators to review the regiment either Friday or Saturday this week. The Greater Des Moines committee will host the regiment at a local theatre February 15.
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Des Moines
E. R Bennett
Third Infantry
Town National Guard
W. L. Harding
Adj
Guy B. Logan
Capitol Grounds
Greater
Danish Isles Rule Proposed in Bill
Washington February 13. A bill by Senators Stone Hitchcock and Todge would appoint commissions to study conditions and needs of the newly acquired Danish West Indies and establish a provisional government. The measure ties tariff rules to US-Danish West Indian trade, with free interchange of most products but an export duty of eight dollars per ton on sugar exports.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Period of Exemption for Neutral Ships Entering War Zone Expired
Germany announced that the exemption period allowing neutral ships to enter the war zone without penalties has expired as of last night. Berlin indicated vessels from non belligerent nations may now face restrictions or seizure when entering declared danger zones.
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Germany
Orders All Sunken Without Warning
Berlin reports all grace periods for neutral ships in the zones are ended with full warning, applying to Atlantic English Channel North Sea and Mediterranean zones. Vessels enter danger areas with knowledge of risks. two American merchant ships Orleans and Rochester reportedly sailed to Bordeaux, prompting Berlin reactions.
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Amsterdam
London
Germany
Berlin
English Channel
North Sea
Mediterranean
Wilson
Berlin Vossische Zeitung
Exchange Telegraph Co
Copenhagen
Zero in New York Coldest in Three Years
New York recorded the coldest day in three years with official readings at the zero mark. Reports from Orange and nearby counties show temperatures 27 to 29 degrees below zero, the season’s coldest in the area, with several people overcome by the severe cold.
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New York
Middletown
N. Y
Orange
500000 Jews Ready to Fight for the U S
In New York on February 13, Henry Moskowicz, head of the municipal civil service commission, told delegates from across the nation that 500000 Jewish workers will sacrifice for America if needed. He urged Americans to show resolve and cited President Wilson’s address on national struggle, stressing the history of persecution faced by Jews.
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New York
America
Henry Moskowicz
Municipal Civil Service Commission
National Workmen's Committee On Jewish Rights
United States
Wilson
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