Washington's Birthday Observed Nationwide Celebrations
Washington's birthday observed with public meetings in Memorial Continental Hall led by Daughters of the American Revolution and related societies. President Wilson awarded a gold medal to a high schooler for patriotic essay. French Ambassador Jusserand attended. government offices closed. nationwide displays and parades marked the day.
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French Pay Honor to Washington in Paris Ceremony
Paris, February 22. French government minister Albert Thomas and Ambassador William G. Sharp led ceremonies at the equestrian Washington statue in the Place d'Iena. Hundreds watched wreaths laid by representatives of France and the United States, with a 30 member American field ambulance detachment nearby.
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Women Riot Over High Food Costs In New York
New York housewives protested costly living as police broke outbreaks across the city. Dozens overturned pushcarts, food destroyed, owners assaulted. two women arrested. Hundreds picketed stores, some carrying babies. In Washington, a $4.3 million appropriation probe into high prices spurred debate as Republicans and several Democrats urged support. City officials warned of nourishment issues while Mayor Mitchel considered a $1 million food distribution plan. health bulletins urged diet adjustments.
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Two U Boats Sink 36 Vessels Since War Began
Berlin by wireless reports that two German submarines returning to base on Feb 29 sunk 24 steamers, three sailing vessels and nine trawlers during their operations. Among the ships were several large cargo carriers including a 9,100 ton coal ship and a 7,000 ton tank steamer. One cannon was captured.
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Deemer Is Sinking, Chance for Recovery Dims
Verace E. Deemer justice of the Iowa supreme court was critically ill at his home in Red Oak for over a week. Physicians reported his condition worsened overnight as consciousness faded, diminishing hopes for recovery.
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Austria Breaks Ties in Sub War Row Predicted
Berne via Paris reports Austria’s reply to the United States clarifying its stance in the submarine war. The Frankfurter Zeitung predicts a breach of relations with Washington and Vienna. Wilson’s memorandum prompts Vienna to state whether Austria-Hungary has withdrawn its earlier blockade policy. President Wilson’s inquiries prompt Austria to answer, with a likely break in relations to follow.
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Dresden Disaster Worst of the War Report
Christiania hears of a Christmas time munitions factory explosion in Dresden described as the war’s deadliest event. The blast killed over 1,000 of 30,000 workers and drew Emperor William to the scene. A Paris letter from a German soldier reports 1,000 women and girls killed in a Dresden arsenal blast.
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Seven Deaths From Measles Epidemic in Muscatine
Measles toll climbs to seven with five more deaths in 45 hours as the epidemic rages for two months in Muscatine Iowa. Health authorities report over 500 cases and blame quarantine violations for the outbreak.
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Iowa Senate approves bone dry delivery bill
Des Moines reports Senator Whitmores bone dry bill Senate file No 6 passes 31 to 18 making delivery place of sale, aiming to halt liquor imports. Congress approves prohibition tied to post office funds, with president expected to sign. nationwide dry status expands to about two thirds of the U S.
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Europe Amazed by Success of Gigantic British War Loan
Reports from European papers praise Britain's huge war loan. Lausanne Gazette calls it prodigious and shows English finances are strong. Geneva Tribune notes unprecedented government resources and broad public confidence, suggesting Britain can dominate the submarine threat.
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Senators Disagree on Neutrality Bill
Senate Judiciary Committee failed to agree on a justice department bill to authorize the president to use armed forces to divorce the United States from its neutrality obligations. Several senators said the measure probably would not be reported.
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Clum Attacks Mud Roads Lawmakers At Bankers Meet
Woodworth Clum of Davenport calls state legislators backing the Pitt Johnston road plan pirates harming the state ship. More than 200 visiting bankers attend the twentieth annual convention of group eleven with W A Heath of Chicago Federal Reserve Bank, Lewis Lau and Alex Miller on the program.
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Conference on Price Fixing for News Print Paper
Washington news that manufacturers signers join a federal appeal to fix news print prices for six months. The FTC seeks competition, with signers representing about one third of U S and Canadian output. Others attending to present views and the DOJ probe remains unresolved.
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Milk Producers to Seek Higher Prices from Distributors
Chicago district Milk Producers association reps met to set a six month April price. Past summer price was 1.55 per hundred pounds, with expectations of no less than 1.84. Distributors had refused a higher price last spring, prompting a strike that threatened city milk supply. No agreement yet reached.
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Pacifists Gather to Plan Unified Peace Action
In New York on February 22 representatives from 19 peace organizations met under the American Peace Party to coordinate action amid a national crisis. The World Court League and the League to Enforce Peace declined to attend, but will join a joint dinner later that evening.
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Food shortages averted by railroad central action
Washington reports railroads and the interstate commerce commission ordered rapid shipments to needy towns easing feared shortages of food and fuel. 40 million bushels of grain awaited in Chicago, potatoes rise to 3.09 a bushel wholesale with 4 dollars retail, while 90,000,000 bushels of wheat held back in western states amid congestion.
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Alleged Spy From U-Boat Held in Spain
Cartagena police arrested a man named Wood claiming American nationality and found a telegraph message in Madrid. The suspect, under German consul protection, is linked to a nearby U-boat operation with crates of dynamite and gear washed ashore near Cartagena. The report also notes U-19’s role in the Irish rebellion voyage of Sir Roger Casement to Tralee.
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Gerard Arrives in Madrid on Way Home to America
James W. Gerard former American ambassador at Berlin and his party arrived in Madrid this morning en route to the United States via London.
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London
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Philadelphia Crew Immigrate Home From War Zone
The American liner Philadelphia, arriving from Liverpool, carried 15 crew from the Flousatonic, 26 from the Japanese Prince, 15 from the Erwin I. Wisher, and three from the Vigilant. Officers avoided discussing the report due to neutrality rules. The ship left Europe Feb 14, first American liner after Germany’s submarine warfare declaration, and carried dispatches from European embassies.
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Author of Jasey Jones Dies in Los Angeles Hospital Run
Los Angeles on Feb 22 T Lawrence Seibert author of the comic song Jasey Jones died yesterday while being carried to the hospital for air operation.
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Trial Without Lawyers For Colliding Altoists
Davenport, Feb 22, two businessmen chose to submit a minor collision dispute to Davenport Automobile Club official L. G. Dearmand without lawyers. George F. Housman broker and KR. KK. Kenderdine auto salesman agreed to present their cases and accept Dearmand's decision. Dearmand reminded witnesses of Washington's Birthday and urged truthful testimony.
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Swedish Ship Skogland Sunk With Five Americans Amid War Toll
Berlin dispatch reports that the Swedish steamer Skogland carrying five American crew members was torpedoed south of Tarragona on February 18. The crew of 26 evacuated in 11 hours, one injured, five Americans identified as James Braner, Leo Cartright, Jacob Burke, Jay Lewis, and Joseph Brown. The bomb destroyed the ship. survivors reached Tarragona. Other losses include Perseus, Ambon, Alice, and Grid, with protests filed by Sweden over Hugo Hamilton sinking.
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Germany promises help to U.S. consuls depart posts
Washington Feb 22 Germany informs via Switzerland that it will give every assistance possible to American consuls in Germany transferred to other posts. It also expects the United States to aid German consuls in the United States proceed to new posts.
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