British Blockade Impacts UK Trade and Russian Defeat Noted
London reports German blockade on ships entering British waters as of Feb 18. Admiralty precautions issued to protect vessels, with passenger traffic to Holland tied up and German submarine awareness distributed. British press concedes Russian defeats in east Prussia while awaiting fuller gains from German offensives. Copenhagen notes Scandinavia’s note reply received, contents not disclosed. Koenigsberg telegram quotes Emperor William claiming Russian defeat and 64,000 taken prisoner.
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London
United Kingdom
Germany
England
Holland
Great Britain
Admiralty
Laertes
East Prussia
Field Marshal von Hindenburg
Nieman River
Petrograd
Champagne
Gente
Copenhagen
Russia
Berlin
Koenigsberg
William
Austrians Occupy Town of Kolomea in Galicia
Official Vienna reports state that after two days of intense fighting the Austrians captured Kolomea in Galicia in one operation. They drove out stubborn Russian defenders, blocked a river bridge, and took about 2,000 prisoners plus machine guns and light artillery. Fighting continued in the Carpathians toward Vyshkot with about 4,000 additional prisoners.
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Vienna
London
Kolomea
Galicia
England Holland Traffic Tied Up by German Blockade
London February 18 The immediate effect of the German submarine blockade of the British isles begins today by tying up all passenger traffic from England to Holland. Scandinavian lines not yet affected. Zeeland and Batavier Mines cancel passenger service to Holland, continuing freight and mail. Wilson line to Scandinavian ports runs as usual.
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London
British’ Isles
England
Holland
Zeeland
Batasier
Altho
Germany’s Friendly Reply to U S Probe on Blockade
Berlin reports Germany’s response to the U S protest over the blockade of British waters is friendly in tone yet firm. It says Britain’s food-blockade and use of neutral-flagged ships with armed escorts justify Germany’s actions and urges the United States to press Britain to honor international law.
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Bermany
U.3
Hamburg American Lines Sell Few Small Vessels
Washington report details Hamburg American Line plans during wartime inquiry. Abdul G. Sickel testified only nine of the smallest and oldest ships were offered for sale despite inquiries. He said German directors resisted losses, sought loans, and denied selling ships to the U.S. government or government soliciting purchases.
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Washington, D. C
Wr. G. Sickel
Senate
Hampare
Germany
Sickel
United States
Herr Ballin
Hamburg
Burton
Questioons
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
New York
McAdoo
Garrison
Bernard N. Baker
Baltimore
Baker
Adoo
Iaid
Senator Reed
Allies Vessels Escort Through Blockade Threats
British and French destroyers will meet threatened Allied steamers and escort them to port, defying the German sea decree in effect. White Star liners Adriatic Megantic Zeeland Chicago New York sail with escorts. relief commission lists forty seven chartered ships routing through the war zone under American and allied sanction.
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New York
England
France
Hig Steamship Lines
White Star
Liverpool
Harold A. Sanderson
International Mercantile Marine
Germany
Halifax
WN. S
Mannewaska
Atlantic Transport Line
London
Portland
Chicago
Havre
Commission For Relief
Belgium
Rotterdam
British Mind on 3 Angles of War
London readers focus on Sir Edward Grey’s reply to the American note about seizure and detention of neutral cargoes, Germany’s submarine blockade threat, and Britain’s retaliatory measures. The German ultimatum and shipowners concerns dominate trade and shipping anxieties amid warnings of delays.
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London
Sir Edward Grey
Germany
Great Britain
England
Edward
English Papers Approve Reply to Grey War Warnings
London editors hail Sir Edward Grey's reply as a strong legal and factual defense of Britain amid German sea threats. The Times editorial praises Grey while The Post notes Churchill's parliamentary pledge of reprisals against Germany and argues war aims require action beyond ideals.
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London
Sir Edward Grey
United States
The
Times
Germany
Sir Edward
Post
Winston Spearer Churchill
Hindu Soldiers in Small Revolt at Singapore
Reports from the Malay archipelago state Hindu mutineers at Singapore rose in revolt, with Marines landing from Japanese and French ships. Some fighting occurred between the mutineers and visiting naval crews. About 500 mutineers were involved, with roughly half surrendering as the revolt reportedly subsides.
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Tokio
Singapore
Great Britain
Malay Archipelago
Four More Ships for Kronprinz Wilhelm
Buenos Aires reports via the German steamer Holger that Kronprinz Wilhelm sank four ships on the northern coast of Brazil in January and February, including the Wemisphere, Potaro, Sumatra, and Wilfred, as crews urged London and Paris to press rivals hard as in Nelson’s era.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
Holger
Kronprinz Wilhelm
Brazil
Wemisphere
Potaro
Sumatra
Wilfred
London
Paris
Nelson
Changes Ordered in Waterloo Postoffice
Washington Feb 18 Special The postoffice department reorders Waterloo with a two division plan abolishing the deputy postmaster and making him superintendent of finances Geo L Carson becomes mails superintendent John M Bartow and Fred K Bueby are made foremen of carriers Twelve carriers move from main office to Station A for service Changes take effect March first Postmaster M H Kally待quote state of confirmation pending official notice
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Washington, D. C
Postoffice Department
Waterloo
Nnances
Topi
Geo
L. Carson
New Order
John M. Bartow
Fred K. Bueby
Carriard
Staion A
M. H. Kally
Department of Malls
Department of Finances
Cardinal Gibbons Sees End of World Near War
Baltimore, February 18 Cardinal Gibbons warned that the war’s carnage fulfills scripture and signals the end of the world. He said Europe’s news is terrible and awe inspiring, noting that mass loss of life in the great war contrasts with past shocks.
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Cardinal Gibbons
Baltimore
Europe
Britain denies blame for shipping shortage note
Washington, Feb 18. Great Britain’s full reply to the American protest asserts that the current U S shipping decline stems partly from British fleet activity but also from a general shortage of shipping facilities. It cites destruction of neutral vessels by submarine attack and hints at retaliatory measures against German submarines while vowing to spare neutrals where possible. The note argues a clear division between contraband and non contraband foodstuffs is impossible under total war conditions and calls for protecting British interests amid unrestricted submarine warfare.
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Berlin
London
Germany
United States
Gerard
Washington
Great Britain
England
Washington, D. C
British Isles
State Department
British Foreign Office
Ambassador Page
Edward Grey
His Majesty
Indiana Senate kills direct primary bill 23 to 21
Indianapolis report notes Democratic Senate defeat of direct primary measure after debate. Senator Van Nuys criticizes Secretary of State Bryan and Washington politicians urging Indiana to adopt a state wide primary. Gov Ralston comments on women suffrage bill stance.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Senate
Rinear
Senate Election Committee
van Nuys
William J. Bryan
Washington
Indiana
Bryan
Gov. Ralston
Crew of Wrecked Zeppelin Rescued
London reports fourteen crew members of the Zeppelin dirigible, destroyed by an explosion near France island, were rescued and to be interned by Danish authorities after the crash while a second dirigible caught fire and descended. In Des Moines the supreme court reversed a divorce ruling in Myres versus Myres, returning the case for further proceedings.
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London
Fance Island
Copenhagen
Reuters Telegram Co
Rkeverses
Des Moines
Supreme Court
Myres
Buchanan County
Prohibition Measure Passes Iowa House to Go to Governor
The Iowa House passed the Clarkson bill repealing the multi law effective Jan 1 1916 by 70 to 20. It already cleared the Senate and goes to Governor Clarke who is expected to sign. Wet leaders filibustered with 11 amendments before Brammer finally cast his vote.
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Don Moines
House of Representatives
Senate
Iowa
House
Ring
Brammer
Polk
Harding
Atkinson
Clarke
Anderson
Davis
Greene
Montgomery
Winnebago
Ball
Barry
Bauman
Bingham
Brady
Bruce
Buxton
Clark
Coast
Cochrane
Craven
Crozitt
Darrah
Dore
Durant
Eggleston
Elwood
Freeman
Garton
Gilpert
Gilmore
Graton
Gray
Hadley
Hall
Herman
Jessen
John'ston
Humboldt
Johnston
Lucas
Jones
Cerro Gordo
Dickinson
Kepple
Kopp
Lee
Lenecker
McFarlane
McFerren
Mackie
Moore
Munro
Murray
Neff
Nicholson
Nordyke
Pitt
Purdy
Rayburn
Rees
Reese
Richards
Roberts
Rone
Rowles
Schmedika
Shaeffer
Shortess
Slaught
Smith
Stone
Sullivan
Swain
Taylor
Thompson
Turner
Wayman
Weinstrand
Wigdahl
Wilson
Cherokee
Louisa
Mahaska
Mitchell
Witthauer
Ways—Becker
Bailey
Bronson
Coakley
Griffin
Hale
Helming
Halpert
Herchem
Ingwersen
Jamison
Kane
Kelso
Kimberly
Klinker
Lueders
McDermid
Michael
Miller
Oldenburg
Petersen
Rogers
Sawyer
Spotts
Steelsmith
Stokes
Swenson
Tucker
Total
General Assembly
Clarkson
Mulor
EXTRA session of Congress no longer likely
Washington February 8 1915 President Wilson virtually decided not to call an extra session in Congress on March 4 regardless of the fate of the ship bit No official announcement was made but congressional quarters understand work has begun on planning the president's trip to the San Francisco exposition, an added sign there will be no extra session.
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Washington
D. C
Wilson
Congress
George Brannan Killed by Train in Iowa Region
George Brannan, about 38, an Illinois Central brakeman, was crushed between cars on the Duncombe Central railway near Duncombe while on duty last night. He left Waterloo yesterday morning, leaving a widow and four children aged 5 to 14. Reins are expected in Waterloo this afternoon and will be in charge of Edward F. Kistner.
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George Brannan
Town Shect
Dunois Central
Duncombe
Waterloo
Edward F. Kistner
Mr. Brannan
Wiliam Riedell
Illnois Central
Younger Men to Take Commands In French War Commands
Four brigade generals have been moved to the reserve list by General Joffre. Nine division generals were transferred yesterday. Vacancies in brigades will be filled by younger officers. Count Edouard de Mac Mahon, son of the former French president, promoted from colonel of infantry.
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Joffre
Edouard de Mac- Mahon
France
Zapata Forces Reenter Mexico City After Evacuation
Washington Feb 18 official dispatches report Carranza troops evacuated Mexico City again, while Zapata forces re entered. No location for withdrawal was stated.
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Washington, D. C
Carranza
Mexico City
State Department
Zapata
No Atrocities by Turks in Syria report
Passengers of the American cruiser Tennessee report from Syria that no actual atrocities have been committed by the Turks, but a number of persons have been mistreated. The Syria population remains calm amid fanatical elements.
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Syria
Alexandria
Egypt
Louron
Treda
Tennessee
Paper delivery complaint and redelivery instructions
A notice requests readers to report delivery errors by 6 o'clock and provides phone numbers 3320 and 2059 for redelivery or after hours assistance. The notice specifies a copy will be sent if misdelivery occurs and times for contacting the carrier.
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