Peace Terms Possibility With Austria
News wires report ongoing diplomacy as Germany replies to Wilson with a plan for a near term peace. Hertling to answer Wilson’s Congress address. London sources note Austria-Hungary seeks separate terms. British leaders spar over policy as Italy vows to continue fighting. no resumption of major offensives yet.
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Germany
Tuscania Victims Buried Along Scotland Coast
Bodies of 164 American victims from the Tuscania sinking have washed ashore along the Scottish coast so far. Thirty three remain unidentified. A British colonel announced a public fund to erect a monument. Eight Americans are ill in Scotland, with some in Glasgow hospital awaiting care.
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Washington
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E. H. Duffy
Paul John Co. Wood
W. R. Johnson
H. E. Page
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T. Tuttle
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Clarence W. Short
H. Stewart
Raymond Butler
State of
Wisconsin
James Logan
G. V. Zimmerman
J. Edwards Buttemont
George H. Reinhardt
Walter Crelline
William E. Bennett
G. E. Samson
W P. Moran
G. J. Jenkins
Charles McMillan
Crew
Raymond T. Hurst
T. E. Lawton
T. E. Davison
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C. H. Besner
B. L. Weeks
Henry F. Spidel
David G. Renton
Julius D. Wagner
William J. Tragesser
Alfie Licari
Percy A. Stevens
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J. L. Pearce
Elmer R. L. Cowan
William T. McMurray
Samuel A. Pentecost
Russell F. Bennett
Robert W. Warren
L. W. Ozment
William J. Greggs
I. Sims
J. P. Haw
VANDALISM IN A USTRO-GERMAN AREAS REPORTED
An Austro-German conflict description notes increased violence pillage and destruction in northern Italy with German and Austrian forces clashing. Reports speak of looting, damaged stores, and refugees, including women and children sent to Germany. A later item mentions Colonel Dor Roo Sever's improved condition announced at Spital.
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Italia
Rome
Troy
Polo Cattaro
Germany
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Parliament Deliberates as Lloyd George Faced Versailles Clash
In London on February 13 Parliament debated Versailles council policy with Lloyd George heckled by Liberals. Asquith endorsed Wilson while Lloyd George rejected further terms, insisting on secrecy about the Versailles conference and rejecting German coaling-station demands.
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Versailles Council
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Oxford University
Hedworth Meux
Andrew Bonar-Law
Haig
Robertson
Trades Unions
von Hertling
Germany
Railroads blamed for winter traffic congestion claim
Warren S. Stone, head of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, told the railroad wage commission the winter crisis resulted from railroad unpreparedness. He urged a minimum $6 daily wage plus overtime penalties and cited insufficient engine heating, roundhouse doors, and heavy use of coal to keep engines from freezing. Stone noted many engineers earn under $150 monthly and condemned hiring women for dirty tasks.
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Warren S. Stone
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Stone
Baker to Visit Camp Greene and Camp Wheeler
Secretary Baker promised to personally inspect Camp Greene in Charlotte and planned to visit Camp Wheeler in Georgia later in the week. The War Department will abandon Camp Greene after troops are embarkation moved, due to unsatisfactory medical reports and no health danger. Delegation from North Carolina urged reversal but Baker limited to a personal visit.
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Medical Corps
Blenheim Man Dead From Pneumonia
Washington reports the death from pneumonia of Private William Rogers of R. F. D. No. 2 Blenheim Washington D. C., announced today by General Pershing.
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Washington
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Peace Nearer Amid Austria Entente Prospects
London February 13 The Daily News lobby correspondent reports growing signs of a potential separate peace between Austria Hungary and the Entente. Austria shows strong reluctance to continued fighting with British and American forces on the Western Front.
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Daily News
Austria-Hungary
Austria
American Artillery Depopulates Trench On Front
In France on February 12 the American sector saw no clashes as harassing fire and patrols continued. Gunners are increasingly accurate, shelling enemy roads and light railways back of lines. German first lines near American positions are largely abandoned. snipers and posts reduced. Air activity high. a French squadron repelled a late enemy battle formation. Three men wounded in an accident.
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Italy's Parliament Applauds America
Rome reports enthusiastic applause as Premier Orlando announces war progress due to U S aid replacing Russia. He reviews the Versailles outcome and says Italy must continue the war to defend national unity and boundaries. He insists Italy's aims are non imperialist, seeking security by land and sea.
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Canada’s Military in Good Condition
Canada’s Army Headquarters reports the spring campaign will be fought with more men and matériel. The force has grown on a larger front and rifle strength increased. Home support for the military service measure ensures reinforcements and larger fighting establishments for existing units.
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Canadian Press, Limited
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Lightship Probably Lost After Ice Separation
Boston mass February 13 officers of the lighthouse service fear the Cross Rip lightship may have sunk with all hands after breaking from its Nantucket sound anchorage February 1. Captain R E B Phillips was ashore when the vessel was torn from its moorings by ice. six crew were aboard.
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Hayes Chosen US Chairman Amid Disloyalty Charges
John T. Adams withdraws from Republican National Committee chair race. Will R. Hayes, Indiana, to be proposed by Adams with likely election by acclamation. Calder accuses Adams of disloyalty citing a 1914 Berlin letter praising Germany and criticizing Allies. A Wilmington chamber meeting backs a trust firm to attract an industrial plant with a $2.8 million payroll.
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Europe
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England
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Chamber of Commerce
Valentine Party at Immegrael Presbyterian Church
Members of Immegrael Presbyterian Church plan a Valentine entertainment tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock in the hall at Front and Queen streets. A small admission will be charged, including refreshments, and a large attendance is hoped for.
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Wilson Diplomacy Praised in London Commentary
London reports praise for President Wilson's diplomacy. The Daily News contrasts Wilson's open door policy with wartime aims and notes a shift from allied conference brinkmanship. The piece highlights four fundamental propositions and the open door as central to peace when the Central Powers are ready.
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