Nine More Ships Sunk By Undersea Boats
Paris lists nine vessels sunk in the submarine campaign with the largest being the British steamer of 3,012 tons. The Norwegian steamer Delavare and other British and Italian ships are noted. Britain plans drastic anti submarine measures to boost food production and curb imports. No major military actions reported.
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Wanted
Norwevoy Sweomer Delavare
Probebls Sire Iritish
Invercauld
Agopgaing
France
Orleans
Gordeaux
Dievid lovd-George
House of Commons
Great Britain
Sinking of British Steamer John Miles Confirmed
London Feb 23 AP reports the sinking of the 987 ton British steamer John Miles was confirmed by the British ship registry. The vessel, built in 1905 and owned by West Hartlepool, was previously announced and its crew landed.
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Associated Press
London
Livevids
John Miles
Ihis
West Hartlepoole
Mk Suss
Etroyds
Invercould Sunk Near Queenstown
The British premier Invercould was sunk near Queenstown after a submarine attack. The crew was landed unharmed and accounted for in the immediate aftermath.
British Bark Ivereauld Sails from Gulfport to Fleetwood
A British bark Ivereauld of 1,416 tons gross sailed from Gulfport Mississippi on December 21 bound for Fleetwood England. The note states no British steamer Invereauld is listed in available records.
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Invereauld
Ivereauld
Gulfport
Miss
Fleetwood
England
Vessels Sunk Between Feb 20 and 22, Official List Issued
Paris reports an official list of ships sunk from February 20 to 22. Entries include Doruvore a Norwegian steamer Are a British steamer Sin Michaele an Italian three masted ship Iovenni an Italian brigantine letina likely Adelina Ambo a large Italian steamer previously reported sunk and Wardfield a 3012 ton ship sunk.
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Paris
Continus Tve
Doruvore
Sin Michaele
Iovenni
Letina
Ambo
Wardfield
London
Lloyds
Okardh
Emerey
Allied forces breach Russian lines near Zlachoff Galicia
British dispatch from London reports Crmn troops after heavy artillery bombardment attacked the Russians at Zlachoff in Galicia. Three quick thrusts broke through the Russian trenches while counter attacks by Russian forces followed, according to an official statement.
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Tosrad
London
Crmn
Zlachoff
Galicia
White House Announces Extra Senate Session in Inaugural Week
The White House says an extra Senate session will occur before the inaugural ceremonies in the Senate chamber. The move aims to review nominations and smooth the swearing in of newly elected senators.
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Senate
Washiners Ea
Wits Il
White House
Roberts pushes live wire initiative in constitutional debate
In Raleigh on February 23 Roberts of Buncombe introduces initiative and referendum in the House as the first bill of that type this session. Senate passes constitutional convention resolution and the Warren district plan dies after a staking parliamentary fight. Sampson County gains election of its own school board with Democratic votes.
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Sampson School Board
Raleigh
N. C
Roberts
Buncombe
Senate
Prenzier
Allen
Sampson County
Blue
Holderness
Jones
Linn
Person
Scales
Thompson
Tucker
House
Warren Senate
Ray
Macon
Warren
Doughtop
Henry Page
Senate and House convene for reports and college inauguration
The Senate opened at 10 with remarks by President Gardner and reports from committees on favorable and unfavorable bills. A message from the House sent a batch of bills to the Senate for enrollment. The Senate recessed to 7:30 for A and M College ceremonies inaugurating President Riddick. The House introduced new bills.
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Senate
House
Gardner
J. E. Underwood
A. & M. College
Riddick
Murphy
Wolgast Is Claimed Very Sick in Chicago Hotel
Ad Wolgast the former lightweight champion is confined in a Chicago hotel under medical care for a severe nervous illness. His physician says he is very sick though his manager disputes the severity. He had traveled from Hot Springs Arkansas where he had been seeking relief and implies the fighter's career may be over.
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Chicago
Wolgast
Hot Springs
Ark
Boys Should Be Trained A Year
The War Department released a synopsis of the army universal service and training plan. It provides for one year of military training for all boys at age 19 with exemptions for physical or mental unfitness and sole support of dependents. Training spans 11 months the first year and two weeks in later years, with service requirements extending through multiple reserve periods and ongoing liability until age 45.
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Associated Press
Washington
War Department
Army General Staff Universal Service and Training Plan
Congress
Gerard labeled spy sparks public relief after espionage office closes
London reports Dr. Wildgrube of the German Agricultural League claims Mr. Gerard’s espionage office has closed and the German people hope for relief from the nightmare. He accuses Gerard of harmful ties with German authorities and the imperial chancellor and calls America a worst enemy next to England.
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Associated Press
London
German Agricultural League
Rotterdam
London Evening News
Wildgrube
Reichstag
Gerard
Wr. Gerard
Berlin
Gerand
England
America
American Missionary Haden Dead in Athos Sinking
Robert Allen Haden an American Presbyterian missionary at Foo Chow China perished when the French liner Athos was sunk by a submarine 210 miles east of Malta on February 17 Consul Kelinger at Malta cabled the death notice to the State Department noting the address in care of the Presbyterian Mission Board Nashville Tenn The Athos a 7525 ton net vessel sailed from Yokohama December 26 for Marseilles with a stop at Haiphong January 8
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Associated Press
Washington
Robert Allen Haden
Foo Chow
China
Athos
Malta
Kelinger
Haden
State Department
Presbyterian Mission Board
Nashville
Yokohama
Marseilles
Haiphong
Lloyd George urges drastic tonnage measures to defeat U boats
Premier Lloyd George tells the House of Commons the Allied cause hinges on solving the tonnage shortage. He calls for drastic steps, including curbing imports, boosting home food production, and setting minimum farm wages. He warns only ruthless action can curb the submarine menace and sustain the war effort.
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Associated Press
London
Lloyd- George
Lloyd-George
Borden
Canada
Massey
New Zealand
Dominions
Russia
Italy
Edward Carson
The
Admiralty
Great Britain
Germany
Board of Agriculture
Liloyd-George
Wilson to take oath on Sunday in private White House
Washington reports President Wilson will be sworn in privately at the White House on Sunday March 4 with the public inauguration at the Capitol possibly moved to March 6. The State Department cites no fixed rule and notes a brief interval may occur between terms.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
White House
State Department
Atlee
Hayes
Waite
Marshall
Department
Senate
Capitol
King Constantine laments press censorship and Allied policy
In Athens King Constantine tells AP the world is not hearing the truth about Greece. He denounces censorship and Allied actions he says alienate Greek support while England and France starve and manipulate Greek affairs during the war. He warns the Entente misjudges Greek resolve and independence.
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Athens
Associated Press
Constantine
America
King Constantine
Greece
Saverice
England
France
Venizelos
Senator Lewis Pushes Emergency Powers Bill
Senator Lewis introduces legislation granting expanded authority in emergencies. The push aims to streamline actions during crises and address rapid disruption in essential services. Proponents say it preempts delays and protects public welfare while critics warn of potential overreach.
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Lewis
Britain’s Order in Council Won’t Trigger U.S. Action
Washington news dispatch reports the State Department, via the Associated Press, indicating Britain’s recent order in council expanding its blockade will be receipt but not used as the basis for official U.S. action given current circumstances and possible future developments.
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Associated Press
Washington
Great Britain
Fave Case Cant Be Arbitrated in Frye Dispute
Washington says arbitration over the American sailing ship William P. Frye, destroyed by the Prinz Eitel Frederick, is off the table due to new sinkings. The U S will not arbitrate unless no more American ships are sunk. The Frye case awaits broader U S German developments. New York reports Mayor Mitchel faces demands for cost food relief for the needy, with women urging swift state action and funds.
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Associated Press
Washington
William P. Frye
Prinz Hitel Frederick
State Department
United States
New York
Board of Estimate
Mitchel
Jacob Pankin
Senator Proposes Food Export Embargo Power
Senator Martine introduced a bill to empower the President to declare an embargo on food exports. It was referred to the Foreign Relations committee without debate. Similar resolutions are pending with little prospect of action.
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Associated Press
Washington
Martine
Foreign Relations Committee
Lewis Proposes Seizure Power for Monopolized Food Stuffs
Democrat Lewis today filed an amendment to the Revenue bill granting the President authority to seize foodstuffs deemed monopolized during wartime. Seized goods would be sold at public auctions under government supervision with seizures possible by federal or state officers acting with him or by executive order.
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Washington
Lewis
United States
Philadelphia Housewives Form Keystone Co operative Store
Philadelphia housewives weary of protests against high food prices create a concrete measure by forming the Keystone Co operative Company to open a store in central Philadelphia selling food at wholesale prices plus minimal expenses and a small stockholder return. Kensington residents join the movement and appeal to Mayor Smith for aid in lowering prices.
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Philadelphia
Keystone Cooperative Company
Kensington
Hugh Munroe
Smith
Florida
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