Halifax Vessel Sifts German Party on Frederick VIII
Halifax February 17 Canadian immigration officers began credentials checks on German passengers aboard the liner Frederick VIII from New York to Copenhagen. The ship lay in a secluded harbor while officials, translators and women examiners carefully examined papers. Reports of possible removals and nervous breakdowns among the Countess von Bernstorf were noted but unconfirmed.
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Halifax
New York
Copenhagen
Halifax Harbor
Count von Bernstorf
United States
von Igel
Hans
Tauscher
Wolfton
Igel
Welland Canal
Frederick VIII
Countess von Bernstorf
Full Crew Bill Is Killed in Senate
Peg Movies notes that the Iowa Senate killed the full crew bill as the judiciary committee recommended indefinite postponement. The Senate adopted the Broxam bill extending liquor privileges to dentists, with an amendment to include veterinarians.
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Bill
Senate
Iowa
Four Des Moines Stores Robbed by Burglars
Des Moines reports four stores broken into with losses totaling nearly $1,000. The burglaries add to yesterday’s four incidents as police investigate. A separate note from London states naval estimates call for a force of 400,000 men for the British navy next year.
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Des Moines
London
Armies prepare for great battle as spring nears on front
British headquarters in France report a thawing Western Front as spring nears and large German troop movements are observed. British guns roar in the Somme sector while German regiments are reshuffled into new corps d elite. Reports indicate gaps in infantry units and depleted regiments, with field reports noting 72 rifles in a company of 175.
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France
London
Associated Press
Somme
Germany
Wien
Field Marshal
von Hindenburg
Shipowners foresee end to port congestion soon
New York reports shipowners and agents ready to ease rail freight blockage, predicting exporters will not face worse shipping access than before the German submarine blockade. Weather, not submarines, remains the dominant factor, with 21 merchant ships arriving and insurance costs edging down as convoys and patrols bolster sea safety.
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New York
Mediterranean
Weather Forecast for Washington Next Week
Next week in Washington D C begins with snow in the plains states and upper Mississippi valley The period from Sunday shows snow at the start and generally fair weather after Monday Temperatures will be cold in the first half and considerably warmer in the second half of the week
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Washington, D. C
Plains States
Mississippi Valley
Americans Wait For Permit To Leave Germany
Americans in Germany anxiously await permits to cross into Switzerland with lines reported near Singen and Constance. Few have entered Switzerland since Ambassador Gerard’s Berne visit. Berline ministers aid Americans in action while many suffer financial losses as 100 marks drop to 83 francs. The German authorities reportedly closed the American consulate at Warsaw.
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Geneve
Paris
Germany
Singen
Constance
Switzerland
Schaffhausen
Gerard
Berne
Berlin
France
Warsaw
Sweden Moves to Regulate Food Supply Amid Shortages
Stockholm reports vigorous government steps to secure food. Decrees authorize expropriation of barley parley flour half of oats and all oatmeal and wheat grits. Potatoes barred as fodder and peeling forbidden. Decrees cover all breadstuffs except corn meal and beotar. Daily bread ration likely cut to 50 grams.
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Stockholm
London
TWO BIG NEW FEATURES COMING TO THE COURIER
The Courier introduces two major features starting Monday. Dr. John B. Huber will write a daily health and happiness column with general medical topics, drawn from his Bellevue and New York training. George S. P. Hall of Galloway Brothers will lead weekly gardening pieces on the Farm and Garden page.
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Courier
John B. Huber
American Medical Association
Bellevue Hospital Medical College
College of Physicians and Surgeons
New York
George S. P. Hall
Galloway Brothers & Co
Paper Maker Yielded Under Wilson Threat
Government pressured print paper makers to accept federal price controls and allow the Federal Trade Commission to set a fair price scale. President Wilson warned of personal action and possible congressional measures if shortages continued. The administration plans reforestation to avert future shortages and ensure paper supply for publishers.
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Washington, D. C
Federal Trade Commission
Wilson
Congress
McAdoo
Adoot
United States
Federal Grand Jury
New York
Federal Commission
Forest Service
Bandit Threat Aimed at Juarez Races Spurs Mexican Border Posts
February report from Sabinas 98 miles south of Juarez describes Jose Ynez Salazar vowing to attack Juarez and kill all Americans at the races. A Mexican captive escaped Salazar’s command and reached the border to relay plans tied to Villa’s northern campaign. Border patrols in the Corner ranch district of New Mexico mobilized three infantry companies from Columbus as vigilance rises after raiders’ Monday raid.
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Paso
Tex
Sabinas
Juarez
Jose Ynez Salazar
Salazar
Guzman
Palomas
Quitos
Villa
Hachita
N. M
Corner Ranch
ATO
New Mexico
Columbus
Progressive Road Bill Delayed in Iowa Assembly
Des Moines February 17 change in plans announced in the house by Representative Elwood postponed the introduction of the progressive real program once slated for today before the general assembly.
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Des Moines
Elwood
I T
General Assembly
Captain testifies order to dismantle Kronprinzessin Cecélie
Capt. Charles A. Polack testified at a federal hearing that he was ordered by a German official to disable Kronprinzessin Cecélie machinery to prevent use by the United States in a war with Germany. He refused to name the official, citing treason risks. The ship remains in U S custody as a suit seeks 2.3 million dollars for gold shipment failure.
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Boston
Mass
Charles A. Polack
Kronpringesam Cevelle
Ehin
Garmanay
Polack
Germany
Morton
Kronprinzessin Cecélie
John J. Mitchell
United States
Lloyd Steamship Co
Guaranty ‘Trust Co
National City Bank of New York
England
France
New York
Mner
Bar Harbor
Commercial Club Urges Good Roads Bond Bill Support
Commercial club letters to district legislators ask opposition to a bill abolishing the state highway commission and support for a bill allowing counties to issue bonds for road improvements if a countywide majority approves. Directors say good roads are essential to county welfare and prefer county bond funding over short payments.
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Commercial Club
State Highway Commission
Allied Attacks on Ancre Repulsed
Berlin reports a renewed Allied attack on the Ancre front repulsed. French forces attacked near Berry au Bac and Champagne south of Ripont with several British reconnaissances repulsed. Artillery duels intensified on the Artois and Somme fronts, depots of the enemy were blown up, and air squadrons bombarded behind the front, with explosions felt as far as St. Quentin.
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Berlin
Sayville
L.I
Aisne
Berry-au-Bac
Champagne
Ripont
Artois
Somme
Ancre
Miramount
St. Quentin
Steel Net to Bar Submarines From New York Harbor
New York February 17 a steel net to defend the port from submarines and war craft was placed at the harbor entrance. It will be kept at sea between sunset and sunrise and will prevent ships from entering or leaving at night. In war the barrier could be made permanent.
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New York
Tia Harbor
Transportation in Germany or Grave Problem
Berne via Paris February 17. The German leaderships face major problems in food supply and transportation. Winter fuel shortages, rolling stock decline, frozen rivers, and scarce freight cars stress rail networks, keeping troops on busy roads while civilian travel suffers and food deliveries risk disruption.
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Berne
Paris
Altke
Germany
Cuban Revolt Is Reported Under Control by Officials
Havana officials report Col Pujol's forces have occupied Ciego Avila the rebel headquarters in Camaguey province. Rebels fled as troops advanced while government forces hold the Cuba and Jucaro and Moron railroads and have captured rolling stock for troop transport. The uprising backbone is claimed broken.
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Havana
Cuba
Col. Pujol
Ciego Avila
Camaguey
Jucaro
Moron
Leak Investigation Returns to Capital
New York Feb 17 Public information on the presidential peace note leak and implications remains scarce until the house rules committee reports to congress. The investigation machinery and broker transaction records have moved to Washington, with committee members and counsel Sherman W Whipple expected to join there today.
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New York
House Rules Committee
Congress
Washington
National Capital
Sherman W. Whipple
Delivery Error Notice for Late Newspaper Copies
The notice states the paper may not reach homes by 6 o'clock due to carrier error and offers a remedy by calling 320 for two copies. After 6:30 PM, readers are advised to call telephone No. 2 to arrange delivery or replacements.
Blockade concerns grow as Wilgon may arm merchantmen
Telegrams flood Washington urging steps to end Atlantic port congestion amid Germany's submarine campaign. Officials expect President Wilson to address Congress soon, while protective measures for ships and a German protocol to the Prussian American treaty are discussed. Senate approval uncertain.
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Washington, D. C
Atlantic
Germmany
Wilson
Congress
Port Fasta
Navy Department
Germany
State Department
United States
Senate
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Haizfeldt
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Kronprinzess
Cecelie
Wilgon
Elkus
Turkey
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