Gerard Arrives in Paris Met by Ovation at Station
James W. Gerard former American ambassador at Berlin arrived in Paris from Berne with 42 in his party. They were greeted by Ambassador William H. Sharp and embassy staff as French photographers and officials arranged comfort from the Swiss government. Attache Christian N Herter reported extra delays and border difficulties in leaving Belgium after a Mayence lockup and passport holdup.
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Paris
James W. Gerard
Berlin
Gerard
Berne
Switzerland
William H. Sharp
Sharp
Berneerne
Pontarliér
Germany
United States
Stovall
Campbell
Entente Legations
Legation
Pontartier
Christian N. Herter
Brand Whitlock
Belgium
Mayence
Herter
Burned Horses for Insurance Conspiracy Charge
Des Moines reports bond posted at $1,000 for F. J. Heller and C. A. Anson of Runnells Ta. arrested by state fire marshal operatives on a conspiracy charge. At preliminary hearing they allegedly bought horses and mules worth thousands, substituted cheap animals, and burned the garlands to collect insurance.
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Des Moines
F. J. Heller
C. A. Anson
Runnells
State Fire Marshal’s Department
German Troops Withdraw From Holland Frontier
Amsterdam reports indicate most German troops recently positioned along the Holland border have vanished from frontier towns, per Handelsblatt dispatches.
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Amsterdam
Holland
Handelsbladt
National Prohibition Vote Seen By House Leaders
The Webb resolution for a national prohibition amendment advances with a majority report. Democratic Leader Kitchin says a house vote will occur within a week and likely pass the chamber, but senate action before March 4 seems unlikely. Minority objections oppose immediate submission and insist on protections for state powers and revenue considerations.
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Iowa
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Taggart
Kan
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Minnesota
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Wisconsin
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Oklahoma
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Walsh
Mass
Walker
Georgia
Reed
Assembly Hears Suffragists in Plea for Ballot
In Des Moines a joint Senate and House committees hearing considered a proposed constitutional amendment granting woman suffrage. Senator James Wilson chaired the session. Des Moines figures Mrs P J Mills Miss Anna B Luawther Miss Elizabeth Perkins and Mrs James Devitt spoke in favor while antisuffrage leaders attended without speaking.
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Des Moines
Senate
House
James Wilson
Appanoose County
P. J. Mills
Anna B. Luawther
Dubuque
State Suffrage Association
Elizabeth Perkins
James Devitt
Oskaloosa
British Sailing Vessel Sunk by Submerged Submarine
British sailing vessel Armsdale bound for England was stopped by two submarines 180 miles off Cape Clear on the Irish coast February 5 and sunk after the crew of 25 abandoned ship. Ambassador Page in London notified the state department that all aboard, including one American, were rescued.
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Washington, D. C
Armsdale
Buenos Aires
England
Cape Clear
Ambassador Page
London
State Department
Iowa Infantry Officers Quit as Des Moines Musters Begin
Several leaders of the First Iowa infantry resign as the 12 companies muster out at Fort Des Moines. Capt. Weilein of Co B Waterloo vows to stay with the unit while captains face uncertain acceptance of resignations after inspection by a regular army officer. Some subalterns also file resignations amid border patrol tensions and new federal oath questions.
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Iowa Infantry
George Weilein
Co. B
Waterloo
Carleton Sias
Co. G
Fort Des Moines
Iowa
Co.g
Hates
Weilein
Mexico
Cuba
Iowa National Guards
Capt. W. M. Greeley Dies at 75 in Ames Home
Ames Iowa February 15 Captain W M Greeley millionaire banker and philanthropist was found dead in his bed by his housekeeper. Heart disease and advanced age caused death. He was 75 and renowned for large charitable gifts including an hospital donation of $80 000 in Ames New York born in 18 month and came to Iowa in 1866
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Ames
W. M. Greeley
Capt. Greeley
Iowa
Capt. Gresley
New York State
Foodstuffs Held Up as Embargo Hits Seaboard Freight
New York dispatch reports sweeping railroad embargoes to ease congestion after policies require cargo space proof before export loads. Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, New Haven impose limits. shipments to New York and west of Buffalo restricted. Possible dumping of foodstuffs feared to avert spoilage. factories warn of unemployment if conditions persist.
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New York
Wesr
Creight
Germany
Lackawanna
Buffalo
Pennsylvania
New Haven
New York Central
Atlantic
Lne
Stockholm
Three Americans believed killed in Villa raid near Corner Ranch
Reports from Hachita New Mexico indicate a posse plans to cross into Mexico to rescue hostages held by Jose Ynez Salazar's raiders. A prior Longs Ranch raid killed two unnamed men. Bunk Spencer’s wife is held for ransom at Ojitas while Spencer was captured by Villa forces but later liberated.
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N. M
Mbuhita
Andrew Peterson
Uno
Peterson
el Paso
Tex
Hachita
John Parks
Jose Ynez Salazar
Long’s
Corner Ranch
Wee
Hachlin
Long
Fulton
Spencer
Ojitas
Chihuahua
Ojitas Ranch
Little Ranch
E. K. Warren & Sona
Volua
Villa
Columbus
United States Army
Maud Hawk Wright
Villa’s
Lang
N. ML
Sonora
N. A. Jastro
Diamond A Cattle Company
Bakersfield
Cal
American National Livestock Association
Juarez
Las Palomas
Carranza
Bravo
Palomas
Sinking of Lyman M. Law raises question of lawful act
Rome reports and New York dispatches debate whether the sinking of the American schooner Lyman M. Law was an act under international law. Austria’s stance and potential severance of relations with the United States loom, as captain McDonough's message confirms the vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean with crew safe at Cagliari. British steamers Cilicia and Ferga are reported sunk, with limited details on Ferga’s status.
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Paris
Iame
Lyman M. Law
Wilson
Senate
Cagtari
United States
Treadwell
Glornale d’Ialia
Sinkink
Washington
D. C
Vienna
Germany
Austria
New York
Lenton Rrates
F. W. McDonough
Lyman M
Bri
Cilicia
Idloyd
Tod
Lander
Ferga
Paper delivery error notice for rerun copy
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Bolling Leaves Brokerage After Leak Scandal
Washington D C February Bolling brother in law of President Wilson quits F A Zonnally & Co amid leak inquiry that forecast a note before publication. Bolling denies knowledge and journalist Essary testifies he wrote the forecast. Congressional committee examines brokers notes and possible reopening of hearings.
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Washington
DD. C
R. W. Bolling
Wilson
F. A. Zonnally & Co
Bolling
J. Fred Essary
New York
Congressional Teak
Teutons Storm Russian Positions in Galicia Front
German official report says Teuton forces stormed Russian trenches along a 100 yard front north of the Zlocho Tarnonol railway in Galicia. After breaking the positions, Austro-German troops captured 231 prisoners and destroyed hostile trenches.
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Gerlin
Sayville
L. F
Teuton
Zlocho-Tarnonol
Galicia
Temperatures and ad snippet from 1911 1916 issue
Furnished by Buchanan Optical Co the record lists midnight temperatures 16 a m 21 1f$ am and noon 4 25 yesterday readings across years 1911 through 1916 with ranges 18 to 33 30 to 48 6 to 23 14 to 32 6 to 26. Also mentions smoke Fl Tovar Sc cigar as advertisement.
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Buchanan Optical Co
German Demand Over Belgian Relief Becomes Crisis
Washington reports that Brand Whitlock, American minister to Belgium, was asked by German authorities to lower the American flag at the Brussels legation. Whitlock remains with permission, relief work continues, and the fate of the Brussels legation is unsure as officials weigh the rights and risks amid rising tensions with Germany. President Wilson plans to address Congress on the submarine situation soon as the crisis deepens.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
Brand Whitlock
Belgium
Legation
Brussels
Germany
Whitlock
Havre
France
oMel
Herbert
America Mission
Department
Seeres
Wilson
Congress
Elkus
Constantinople
Turkey
Bulgaria
Vienna
German Withdrawal On Somme Admitted
Berlin reports German forces between Serre and the Somme river in France withdrew from some advanced positions yesterday under orders from their commanders. The official statement says seven Entente airplanes were brought down by the Germans.
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Sayville
Serre
Somme
France
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