Wilson To Seek Full Congressional Power For War Policy
President Wilson plans to ask Congress within two weeks for a complete emergency authority to conduct foreign policy and wage war if needed. He aims to present a broad program to be ready when the current session ends March 4, seeking rapid authorization and support from lawmakers.
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Senate
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Thoeas
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Germany
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Convib. Co
Carolina Floats Nixed for Inaugural Parade
Washington report says the Carolina Ladies and other state groups halted plans to float representation in the inaugural parade. Opposition from the Inaugural committee and state abandonment led to the scrapping of state floats.
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Geo. H. Manning
Ngton
D. C
Rolina Ladies
Washington
Rday
Carolina
Congestion Breaks All Records at Rail Terminals
York reports record congestion in freight terminals across the United States. The American Railway Association released a February report showing 109 770 freight cars in use versus 62 947 a year earlier, with conditions believed to have worsened since the last tabulation.
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United States
Watts
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al Ae Association
Condit
Reports on German submarines interned at Plymouth
Washington February 17 Reports that 187 German submarines captured by British ships are interned at Plymouth were given credence in official circles. Some support came from a British admiralty notice closing Plymouth to all except enemy shipping, conveyed to the State Department by Ambassador Page in London.
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Washington, D. C
Plymouth
Baltimore
Admiralty
State Department
Ambassador Page
Loendon
Four British Ships Sunk in German Zone Toll
Lloyds reports four British steamships, one likely German, sunk in the German barred zone after wartime internment. Queenswood and Lady Ann hit mines, Marion Lawson and Marie Leonhardt lost to U boats. Total tonnage 7,485 with five lives lost and nine missing.
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Lloyds
Queenswood
Marion Lawson
Marie Leonhardt
Lady Ann
Debate Over News Victims Names Bill Faces Senate Vote
In Raleigh North Carolina on February 17 the Senate debated a bill to bar newspapers from printing victims names in crime reports. Supporters called it vital to press freedom, opponents warned constitutionality. The measure stalled at third reading with 21 of 39 votes, and was set for Monday as House and Senate rolled through other quick bills.
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Joshing Jones
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House
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Pearson
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Craven
Doughton
McNider
Grant
Onslow
British Big Push Advances at Ancre Front
British forces under Sir Douglas Haig resumed the offensive on the Ancre front after artillery preparation. They breached German lines over about a mile and a half, pushing 1,000 yards deep and reaching near Petit Maramont. The German daily bulletin reports engagements ongoing in the area. Northeast of Grand Court, the British also captured another German position across a 1,000 yard front.
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Douglas Haig
Petit Maramont
War Office
Grand Court
Americans Reported Killed by Mexican Raiders Near Columbus NM
Two Americans were killed early today on the Gibson standh fourteen miles west of Columbus New Mexico by Mexican raiders. Unofficial messages received here tonight by American cattle men say the raiders crossed the boundary between midnight and dawn and they were said to be members of General Salazar's command.
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Gibson Standh
Columbus, N. M
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American schooner halted by submarine near Las Palomas
The American schooner James M. W. Hall captained by H W Haskell delivering fertilizer from Venezuela was fired upon and halted by a submarine after leaving Las Palomas. A Portuguese vessel’s cargo was seen later, and a Greek vessel disappeared. The ship sailed for Las Palomas in a heavy gale. James M. W. Hall is owned by Roger and Webb of Boston.
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Charleston
S. C
Jas. M. W. Hall
H. W. Haskell
Vela de Cora
Venezula
Las Palomas
Haskell
Germany Seeks Ratification of 1799 Prussia Treaty in fresh notes
Washington reports Germany presses the 1799 US Prussia treaty with an amendatory protocol. It asks guarantees for citizens and property after possible war, plus protection of patents and contracts, while the US weighs response as tension rises. A separate Atlanta incident ends with the death of Rev. Dr. G Buford and injuries to two women after a former insane asylum patient opened fire.
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Germany
United States
Kingdom of Prussia
State Department
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James W. Gerard
Berlin
Polack
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Cecilia
Ble Ponty
Master and Chew Are Indicted in Liebenfels Sinking
Charleston authorities arrest officers and crew of the German steamer Liebenfels on charges of obstructing navigation after its February 1 sinking in Charleston harbor. Bond set at 5000 dollars each. Captain John Klattenhoff ill and not arrested. They will face Commissioner Huger to answer charges. Government suspects sinking to obstruct harbor. local view cites avoidance of seizure in war.
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Charleston Harbor
Department of Justice
John Klattenhoff
Huger
Liebenfels
United States
Trinity at Last Meets Waterloo
Trinity College North Carolina basketball lost to Catholic University 26 to 24 after a hard fight while earlier Trinity beat Georgetown 36 to 24 and defeated Washington and Lee, V M I, Staunton Military Academy, and Virginia in a successful trip.
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Georgetown
Trinity
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Lexington
Staunton Military Academy
University of Virginia
National Guard to Return From Mexican Border Amid Budget Action
Secretary Baker orders 55,000 National Guardsmen home from the border with Major General Funston directing the move. He cautions on transportation limits and aims to finish mustering out by April, with about 25,000 already home or en route and total border forces dropping to under 50,000 after withdrawals.
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Baker
Frederick Funston
Department of the South
California
Gulf Coast
Navy budget reaches record 533 million dollars
The Senate Naval affairs committee backed a historic budget of 533 million dollars, up from 368 million, including a 150 million lump sum for presidential discretion to speed ship construction. Additional boosts cover reserve material 35 million, engineering 1.95 million, recruiting 100 thousand, lighting 200 thousand, Porto Rico radio 400 thousand, guns for merchant auxiliaries 600 thousand, merchant ammunition 450 thousand, and overtime rules returning to time and a half.
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Congress
Senate Naval Affairs Committee
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Senate
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Porto Rico
Navy Department
Cuban Revolt Recedes as Desertions Return Amid Amnesty
Havana reports show insurgent forces wavering as army deserters rejoin civilian rebels under amnesty. Western Cuba quiet, Gomez faction in Santa Clara surrounded near Diego and Jatibonico. Governor Carillo of Santa Clara meets with President Menocal to discuss the situation.
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Gomez
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Jatibonico
Oriente
Federal Land Bank of Columbia to Begin Operations
Washington announces F H J Von Engelken resigns as Director of Mint to become president and director of the Federal Land Bank of Columbia S C The bank will organize and start business soon with eleven other Federal Land Banks expected to follow An issue of bonds likely totaling 100000000 will fund farm loans L I Guion vice president Howard C Arnold secretary D A Houston treasurer S C Warner registrar and R H Welch attorney named to key posts
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Mint
F. H. J. von Engelken
East Palatka
Florida
Federal Land Bank of Columbia
S. C
Federal Farm Loan Board Today
Columbia Bank
Federal Land Banks
L. I. Guion
Lugoff
Howard C. Arnold
Greenville
D. A. Houston
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N. C
S. C. Warner
Palatka
Steamer Ardgorm Leaves Savannah with Cotton and Munitions
The British steamer Ardgorm sailed from Savannah with 18 000 bales of cotton valued at 1 754 500 and 2 700 tons of crude steel and iron for munitions manufacture in a cargo worth 2 200 000. All lights were dimmed as she headed toward Havre France, likely to be met by a British cruiser for convoy. The crew is reported to be all British.
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Savannah
Ardgorm
Havre
France
National Oil Company to Acquire Cape Fear Oil
Judge W M Bond signed an order transferring Cape Fear Oil Company to National Oil Company, a Maryland Virginia North Carolina group with HQ in Norfolk. Price about 20000 dollars, excluding Cape Fear book debts near 24000. Receiver W P Mangum Turner noted 20 day objections period. deal involves NC Corporation led by Capt Nathan O Berry of Goldsboro. Equipment leased to National Oil pending court order.
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Cape Fear Oil Company
National Oil Company
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Virginia
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Norfolk
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Cape Fear
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Finlayson
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Nathan O’berry
Goldsboro
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