House Seeks Limits on Wilson War Powers in Submarine Bill
The United States Congress faces a tangle over giving the President broader authority to shield American ships from German submarines. The House Foreign Affairs Committee reports a bill with restrictions on using other instrumentalities and on government war insurance, while the Senate debates possible filibusters to push for an extra session. Flood plans to introduce the measure, with leaders aiming for quick action despite opposition from some Republicans who fear overreach.
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Prison reform drives Senate action in North Carolina
The North Carolina Senate narrowly passed a sweeping prison reform bill aimed at better remu neration education and humane housing for inmates while restricting hours and enforcing segregation by race and age. The measure faces final reading after amendments and debate about county extensions and penalties.
British Press Sums Tigris Push toward Bagdad
London reports Maude’s forces advancing over thirty miles from Kut el Amara toward Bagdad with one gunboat recaptured and others destroyed. Teutons press Romania as British casualties rise to 18 428 in February after Somme fighting. January totals 52 354.
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Final Hour Tales From the Sea Victims of Shipwreck
Rev F Dunstan Sargent recounts the La Conia disaster rescue in icy water Ten hours aboard a damaged boat left Mrs Mary Hoy and daughter Elizabeth Hoy clinging to each other as they perished One of the victims Cedric Ivatt perished in the arms of his fiancée in a heroic effort to keep him warm and alive.
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Bradley confesses to Savannah double murder during burglary
W C Bradley, held by police for grancy, admits with another man to killing two women with an iron bar in Savannah, Georgia, during a year ago burglary attempt. The report ties to a broader note on German consular affairs and Mueller’s Havana detention.
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Law Suit in Nashville Climaxed by a Murder Row
A Nashville case reached a dramatic climax this morning as a murder row delivered a pivotal legal confrontation. Authorities and court officials reported tense proceedings and a high stakes outcome unfolding under intense public scrutiny.
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Pistol and Knife In Courthouse Shootings
In Nashville the Davidson county courthouse incident left E G Tompkins dead after he shot Will Hoffstetter in the abdomen. Jim Hoffstetter and Mrs W A Bevington were wounded as a pistol and knife were used amid a court continuance over a divorce suit alleging alienation of affection. The defendants and Miss Emma Hoffstetter are nearby farmers from Donelson.
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Heavy selling of Bethlehem Steel roils New York trading
New York February 28 heavy selling of Bethlehem Steel issues dominated the stock list by 2 pm. Old Bethlehem Steel stock slipped about nine points to around 120 while new shares traded near 117.4. Subscription rights for the new stock fell to about 3-4, signaling cautious demand amid dull markets.
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Canada to Play Big Part in Allied Spring Offensive
St John New Brunswick February 28 Canada prepares for a prominent role in the western front offensive this spring. Thousands of troops arrive in New Brunswick for final training before sailing from Halifax to England. Major General Lessard says 100000 more men may be needed to offset casualties and keep Canadian divisions at full strength.
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Armando Rescues 179 Survivors From Five Sunk Ships
The Dutch steamer Armando reported it picked up 179 survivors on January 28 after torpedo attacks in the Bay of Biscay. The ships sunk were two Norwegian, two British, and one Italian, all within a small area, with the final appeal transmitted by wireless. The survivors, including many women and children, were landed at Vigo, Spain, as Armando continued to Hampton Roads for orders.
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British Still Advance On Tigris Front And Raid
British forces press the Tigris line with engagements on the left bank 30 miles west and northwest of Kut el Amara. A raid hits German iron works near Saarbrucken inside Rhine border. a German aircraft is destroyed and the Firefly gunboat recaptured. One Turkish ship captured and another destroyed.
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Teutons Launch Offensive On Northern Romanian Front
Berlin reports Teutonic forces struck first on the Northern Romanian front yesterday capturing several hill positions from the Russians. They took more than 1300 prisoners, 11 machine guns and 9 mine throwers. Petrograd notes German attacks on the Jacobeni Kimpelung high road forcing height occupation southwest of the village.
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No Confirmation On Dutch Ships Still Afloat
Associated Press reports from London Feb 28 say the Dutch legation has no confirmation of earlier reports that steamers Bandoeng Eemland and Zaandijk remain afloat. Dutch officials say latest information suggests loss and searches have not found them.
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Senate Finance Committee Agrees to Withdraw Amendments
Washington feb 28 the Senate finance committee plans to withdraw all amendments to the emergency revenue bill when voting starts at 8 pm The first vote rejected the Underwood oleomargarine amendment 59 to 21 proposing a flat 2 cent per pound tax The panel signaled no further offers paving way for possible White House passage despite Republican senators drafting their own amendments
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State Senators Expelled for Bribery in Arkansas Senate
Little Rock Arkansas February 28 State Senator I V Burgess and S C Sims were expelled after a Senate committee found bribery charges sustained. The resolution passed 25 to 8 ordering their removal from the Arkansas Senate.
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S. C. Sims
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British Airships Raid Saarbrucken Iron Works
British aircraft conducted a Sunday raid over German territory attacking the Brenbach Iron Works near Saarbruecken in Rhenish Prussia about 50 miles inside the border. The official report notes several air encounters and one enemy aircraft destroyed.
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Dedicating Chestnut Street Methodist Church in Lumberton
The Chestnut Street Methodist Church will be dedicated Sunday March 4 at 11 am with Bishop John C. Kilgo of Charlotte leading the ceremonies. Dr W B North now pastor, notes debt fully paid. former pastors and Rev E M Hoyle and Rev J W Bradley to speak at events after services.
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Gerard Leaves Spain for Havana Voyage From Corunna on Infanta Isabel
James W. Gerard former American ambassador at Berlin sailed from Corunna aboard the Infanta Isabel for Havana. The steamer with 750 steerage passengers is expected in Havana March 8 or 9. He was escorted by the Corunna mayor, the British vice consul, and the Cuban consul.
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