davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-04
BY BRITISH
RELEASES THOUSANDS
Final Link in the Encrcling Chain Of Troops Around
the City Forged Saturday. When Converging
Infantry Met East of City.

explosive and knew where the Ger
mans had concealed the electric wires
leading to It.
AS The frenchman saw the Ameri-
cans approaching he took his life In
his hands. raced to the bridge and t Il
the wires; He then waved the INmcri-
the bridge with Il mighty cheer
The total number of prisoners taken
by the Americans up to this morning
in the Audenardo sector was 800.
FINE PIECE or MILITARY
GENERALSIIlP DISPLAYED
. The capture, of Valenciennes was :,
fine piece of gcneralship. In their
pushed across the Rhoncllc ana estab-
lished their lines east and west be-
low the city. then turning sharply
limits the whole country had been
Hooded SO there was no possibility of
attacking across It.
water to the north and by the British
to the west and south. The eastern
exit from the city, was the only one
poin; of the Canadian salient to the
south Of the city.
Then the Germans rushed out by
the eastern gates of the city, all pos
Sible material, leaving snipers and ma :
chime ,gunners who had been giving
main German line Transports raced
to the northeast along the highway
leading to Mons. Meanwhile, British
guns were working destruction in the
retiring ranks of the foe.
This morning the British to the right
or the Canadians captured Prcscau.
CANADIAN FORCES IMPLICIT
TREMENDOUS LOSSES ON FOE
South of Nalenciennes. where the
Canadian have been operating, tie
German losses We're tremendous More
German dead are strewn on the battle
field than the Canadians ever have
seen before in similar area.
There We're no bridges, and the Ger
mans were holding the eastern bank
with machine guns. In the face Of a
nurderous fire. the Canadians coolly
plunged into the river and wadcd
across the water being up TO their
waists.
lIand-to-ha hand lighting developed Mt
many places but the British got
through WITHOUT serious hold-up.
There was especially hard lighting
west OF Monthouy and about the Poirer
station ann at Aulny. -Four thousand
prisoners were captured.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-04
NOTABLE STAGE SHIFTS
"PnEsirS show of 1918" Closes ut
Winter Gnrden, in
New York,

NEW YORK. November 3.-The
Present Winter Garden show, The
Passing Show of 1915" closed at the
Winter Garden tonight. 1t will open
at the Chestnut Street Opera House. in
Philadelphia. Tomorrow night
Arthur Hammerstein'S production of
Some Time" which is now at the
Shubcrt Theatcr. will move from the
Shubert TO the Casino Theater, taking
"Sinbad's" place there tomorrow
night.
On the same night Winthrop Ames
will produce at the Shubert Theatcr.
for the first time on the American
stage, Maurice Maetcrllnck's play,
The Bctrothal,' which is the sequal
10 The Blue Bird"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-04
4 AMERICANS ENCOUNTER
SOME HARD FIGHTING
BV AsSoClntcl Pr

WITH THE ALLIED FORCES IN
FLANDERS, November 1.-The iichtint.
which one American detachment en-
c9unIered yesterday At SpitaalSbosschen
gum. was probably the hardest il has
experienced in the months il has been
;, This unit of westerners had como
from section of tho lire where II
Had seen some bitter engagements
but the major who was leading a bar
TALON which was outtlanking tho wood
on the north, and who Was woundc1
told the Associateu Press that the early.
stages or the battle yesterday wcr.
heen through.
This forest. which covers a consid
cEable tract, was literally a network
OF oaroed wire entanElemolItS among
which there were great numbers OF
machine-gun nests
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-04
BOOTS OBJECT OF VALUE
No Longer Arc They Left In Front Of
Doors of Room tn he Cleaned by
Servants.

AMSTERDAM, November s. The
European habit of placing ones shoes
outside the bedroom door At night to
find them ready cleaned in the morn
ing. no longer obtains in Germany
Leather is SO scarce nowadays that
boots and Shoes have become COLLECTS
OF value" to be left in custody OF the
hotel manager y hotel guest at
Cologne, who brought suit against a
hotel proprietor 10 recover damages
for his shoes, which had disappeared
over night, lost his case. and the judge
rated the traveller soundly for mot
protecting his property better in these
dreadful days when thieving is ram
pant, and hotel STATS reduced. owing to
the war"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-04
WAR INDUSTRIES OCCUPY
PART OF RHINE VALLEY
Huge NnilsvRy Systems There Are Also
Under Control of War
Machine,

LONDON, November "a belt OF tho
Rhine VALLEY. roughly $50 miles long.
region cpowdcd with war industries
and intcrsectcd by a railway system
OF vital strategic Importance to the
German army in France, Is now Il def
mite part of the war zone. This is
one Of the most striking and signifi-
cant development ot the allied cam
paign. and how big are it's possthili-
ties may he sauScd by the vast dam
age, both physical ana moral. already
inflicted upon, The enemy. i is the
achievement OF the royal air force
over that region in the last three
months the airincn. operating day and
night. have mad" :a3 raids dropping
2or tons Of bombs upon enemy rnifwnY
ccnters. munition workf, poison gas
factories, electrical and cng!necrInC
plants. blast furnaces. aerodromcs and
other impor,an, military detectives.
The effects Of these raids have been
OF incalcuiahlc benefit TO the allies
one or inc Hrs, was the compulsory
Withdrawai Of The Germans OF a large
number or their airp!ancs from tho
hghtins front for thctdcfcnsc Of the
Rhine.
But a greater gain has been the pro.
found and widespread depression caused
10 tho German people. the home front"
10 use the phrase of LudendorN. Cap
turcd letters from places az widely
separated as Mannheim and Cologne
icsuiy TO me terror and panic inspired
by the raids among the c!vil popula-
tion. Wcll-to-dO families, in increas-
ing numbers, are seeking IN" temporary
security or more distant inland towns
ihcre are Indications that the flight
OF the wealthy is causing Intcnse re-
sentiment among the working popula-
ton who, being for the most part on
gagged In war industries, arc EXPOSED
to almost nightly danger from the
raiders.
Bu, the terror Of the German poDu-
lac" ~ not confined 10 the territory
actually added TO the var zone IT
exists throughout In" country, particu-
iarly In far-distnu, Berlin where prep
2rnti"ns already haV" been made 10
defend the city against raids.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-04
BAKER APPEALS FOR FUNDS
Secretary Of Wnr Says Flight To Sn,c
American Manhood Has
.Juht begun.
ny Associated Press

NEW YORK. November 3--Addrcss-
ing u vast audience OF leading Prot
eStants. Catholics and Jews assembled
III Madison Square Garden 60 prepare
Tor the opening on November ii OF
the united war work campaign for
sl'0,5OO,OOo. Secretary of War Baker
to-day appealed TO the nation 10 pro
vide funds to insure the return Of
American army with "a high and
trained capacity for citizenship"
do not know when the war against
the German empire will come TO an
cnd, secretary Baker declared. hut
do know this: that tho war for the
salvation or young American manhood
keep up" w
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-04
OCEAN CRAFT SHOWS LIGHTS
Passengers Landing In Amcrirn SIM
In! Confident Tint Pence HAD
bern Concluded.
IHy Associated Press. |

M ATLANTIC PORT November
y arg FRENCH liner arrived here dur.
!ns thc night with all her lights ablay,
THIS unusual procedure in war lin.
was due. according to passengers. TO =
wireless message picked up at s..
which caused the captain TO order puiui
ScEapcd from the vessels portholcs /,
permit illumination OF the decks
While the contents OF tho wireless
message were not made known To IN.
passengers. many of them landed 10.
day with the impression that peace
had been concluded with Germany. and
restored
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-04
IIUNGARIANS WILL VOTE
ON FORM OF GOV f.R INTENT

tCOPENHAGEN, November 3.-Thc
Hungarian National Council, headed by
Count karolyi, has ordered a popular
Vote to determine the form OF govern
lnent under which the Hungarian peo-
ME desire to live. according 10 dis
patches from Budapest tonight.
The creation OF Il Hungarian repub-
lie is anticipated.
All Hungarian traffic toward Ger
-rpany has been stopped. This means
that $4,000 cars loaded with food will
not be allowed TO reach Germany.
Two German divisions are reported
proceeding from Roumania TO Hungary.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-04


whose state. it is believed. is about IN
repudihtc him Former Governor Mor..
mead, the Democratic candidate. has +,
vigorous war record as a member of
INC House. and looks like a winner
colonel Clarence W. Watson seems
slated 10 succeed senator Gon in West
sirGihin, ana there are reports that
senator Colt, III Rhode Island. and
senator Warren, in Wyoming. arc In
desperate straits. Senator Baird, OF
New Jersey. may not pun through for
'he snort term, but Governor Edge
nccns safe FOR the long term.
u the Democrats lose 10 more than
half or their doubtful contests. or four
IN all, III. Senate VIII sin remain Dem,
ocratic by the narrowest of margins
nut the chances are that the Rcpub,
licans also. viii lose at least three
votes. which they now control. which
would probably leave the standing OF
the two parties III sho Senate about "a
"A: present. 10
Although the Republican leaders AFRO
claiming the next House by n sore
Iha1orIty. IN private conversation thcv
nyhllt 'hht theN entertain no wild hopes
OF capturing the senate this wear
.----------.--- ~--------------
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-04
ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND
PRISONERS T.tNkN IN ITALl

ROME, November 3.--The number OF
prisoners taken by the allies on the
Italian front has risen to 100000 Cen
esal Diaz announced late to-day. The
total number OF guns captured has in
creased to 1900.
The Austrian dcfcnses in the Scila
del Tonalc and in Nailarsa regions
have been forced. and Col Santo as
we'll as Revereto has been captured
the Italian generalissimo announces.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-04
ALMOST 100000 PRISONERS
TAKEN SINCE JII1 -
iBy Assoc.atcd Prcssl

u! associated PrcSs.j
PARlS. November 3.-Sincc tho ..rca.
ouenSiNe began on the western front
on July 10 last, the allied armies huy..
captured 10000 prisoners includin,,
$3.50 officers. as we'll as G.2I7 cannon
throwers.
The allies, during the month of Octo-
per. captured l0s,3i3 prisoners. includ-
ing -.ia2 of!1ccrS, as well as 2.O6i can
non, 1858: machine guns. ana l.Ia3
mine throwers. 49,"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-04
To Extend MnrL nr ,c,sh,

NaHi ilHtInN. N"yembcr 3.--lm-
nEht order are --niannrd by Provost
Marsha General trowdcr Tbc n.v
terms are being considered in The light
OF experience with Ia" nucy,,inn NJ Tho
ruiine. since 81 hrrntu. ,r,,n,n 80,
summer. and In conali.ta,i1n NJ its
"hcct among the men ~ ,hc s,nIt.,,,
20 TORI -hvc age limits y.i.n ycpi.torcJ
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-04
Red Cross Serves Hun
Altman AS Bulls Eve

gro the German nirmnn: Any
building or any light on the entente
stdc OF the lines offers whnt he re-
gnrds ms "a Legitimate tarset-vIth
the RED Croas nv HIS bulPs-eye. The
Drlttsh srt out 10 bomb definite
objective which Inns been located cx-
arttS on their mnps. and IF they
fnIi 10 detect the Sprctnr md always
military detectives, instead of pIs-
KjnrixinR the German method OF
miscrlinneous murder. abandon for
thnt dine nm objective they cnnnot
CLEARLY sre."
La th-,~ words writer In To-day.
Jbmeh-DtsDhlch din~F~ntiutcs he
tween Dri'"h and German bombing
methods.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-04
GERMANS PREPARE I!OR
INVASION THROUGH SIsruI.

by AssoCIattu Ircss.I
COIENHAGEN. Saturday. November
S,-Austro-H Hungarian troops arc being
Wilhdrawh from the western front. and
.he Germans, fearing the allies will
march through Austria, are digging.
aTenches and erecting fortificationS
.ionE me Bavarian frontier. according
10 vienna dispatch 10 the Politikcn
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-04
Generator. Vote to Strike.

NEW YORK. November "a vote in
favor OF a general walkout Of Western
Union Telegraph operators TO he called
next Monday MAS taken to-day at a
meeting of District Council No l6 OF
the Commercial Telee raphers Union
The meeting WAS attended by 200 mem
berS, most Of whom were said to be
Wcstcrn>rnion employees.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-04

NEW YORK, November 3.--Ncarly
100000 Jews In this country have been
enrolled as prospective emigrants to
the new Jewish national homeland in
Palestine. according to an announce
mont to-day by the Zionist Organiza-
ton Of America on the first Anniversary
Of Official British recognition OF the
homeland movement
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-04
REICHsTAG PARTIES
WISH TO RETAIN EMPEROR

TBy AssOciatCl Press
COPENHAGEN. November 3 (via Lon
don).-The Reichstag parties, accord
ing to word from Berlin late to-day.
have adopted n resolution against the
abdication OF the Kaiser, desiring to
retain the unity of the empire"
. The. Kaiser is expected TO announce
his attitude upon his return from the
front.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-04

NEW YORK. November 3.-"Thc pre-
tended democratic reforms of Germany
are only Il blum" Daniel Bluementhal, Il
member Of the French high commission
10 the United states and former Deputy
IN the ReichSt;tE from AlSace- Lorraine
declared in statement here Tonight.
discussing Gcrmany's peace notes TO
the United States.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-04
additional guns and 1000 prisoners havo
DeSn taken by the French in the Aisne
operations.
TWENTY THOUSAND BIARINES
sySfts REVOLT Al plSTROCRt II

COPENHAGEN, November (vfp
'Iondonl.-A Kiev dispatch received
marines have rcvolted against the Boil
sSheVtk rule At Petrograd.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-04
H0sTILITIEs CEASE
In ITALIAN TuEATER
tBy AssocIaicd prcss

VIENNA, November (via London).
lin the Italian theater OF the war
our troops have ceased hostilities on
the basis OF an armisticc which has
sbsen concluded" says the War Office
communication issued to-day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-04
For $50, 400 FILTRATION p,ont

BRISTOL VA. November 3-The
Kinsnport Utilities Company Inns let a
contract for n filtration plant, which
kingsport. The plant will cost s50.O0(1
and IN expected TO be in operation by
spring.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-04
ALLIED FORCES OCCUPY
EECI.OO. In HItIGII.M
[By Associated Press

LONDON. November 3.-,AIlicd forces
nave crossed the Derivation Canal in
i1eiSiun and have occupied Eccloo and
aeIschoot. according to q Belgian Of
nc1al communication issued o-dnN
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-04
OFEICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
49, OF ARMISTlCE NIhDI.
Thy Associated rress. ]

November (6:50 =. NJ D.
sOhcial announcement was made here
this evening that an armistice has been
signed with Austria.
Hostilities will cease at 3 o'clock
Monday afternoon. The condition Of
Tuesday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-04

WASH INGTON. November 3.-His
captive balloon torn by n storm from
It's mooring when only 100 feet above
ground and shooting upward TO a
height of 10000 feet then so rapidly
falling that he had to jump in a para.
cnutc to earth. Lieutenant II. G. IIahl-
beck. an observer attached TO the army
balloon school at Arcadia, Cal. ESCAPED
without - scratch.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-04
Deny Flee, w.. ,n,nann.,

l.oNinpN. November Sit is stated
authcritativcly in Paris tina, Aus,rin
did not abandon her lice, TO the JArn-
SiaNs. but that the latter In their re.
YOU TOOK possession Of the Austro-
hungarian vessels.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-04

NEW YORK. November 3-"Latc re.
port from all sections OF the country
make il certain that the Republicans
VIII carry both Senate and House" said
VIII IL. Hays, chairman of the Repub-
iican Ma tinnal Committee. Tonight
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-04
I,ELGIANs ONLY SHORT
WAY FROM tIlE.NT

LONDON, November S.--'Thc Belgians
tonight are only tour kilometers two
and half miles) west Of Client.
The American First and French
Fourth Armies advanced between seven
and eight miles to-day on a front Of
thirty miles, according to latest word
from the front west OF the Mouse.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-04
Meus
Quickly Told
Epcnts From Various Sources
Reduced TO Minimum
Space.

PARIS, November 3.-German air
planes on Thursday evening droppcti
bombs on Nancy. causing casualties and
material damages.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-04
The TiInrs-iii,,,,..

renders seven day. a .,.,L ,, -
THicn OF un"nUnIcd .HI.. ~, ~"
""ipn . Tor rates Dnd .uf.ftn.,Inn sIno
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-04

Look 10 thu business Opportunities .Ad.
in The. Times-Dispatch for good money
making opportunities.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-04
IBy Associated Press.

WITH THE ALLIED ARMIES IN
FRANCE AND BELGIUM. Saturday
November 2.-Nalencicnnes was cap
turcd by the British this morning. re-
leasing thousands of residents. who had
been in bondage for four years.
The final link in the encircling chain
of troops thrown around the city was
forged mt $50 o'clock when converg-
ing infantry met east of the invested
place and began further advance on
enemy territory. Marty was occupied
at an early hour. and patrols were
pushing UP the road leading to st.
SaulVe.
been withdrawn from the bottled up
metropolis Of Nalcnciennes during the
night, but machine gunncrs, who had
been left behind to give battle until
from houses, and street lighting fol.
lowed the entry of the British forces.
German troops to-day were throw
ing explosives and gas into the defense
less city, which the British have so
carefully avoided bombarding because
OF the danger 10 civilians.
DESPITE this danger, the streets were
filed with people, cheering with hys-
terical JOY at their release and ac-
claiming their deliverance
Further TO the north. in the Audc-
narde sector, the French, British and
Americans had met with equal sue
cess IN their drive toward the Scheidt
River.
Along the whole front below Eeckc,
eight miles south of Client. the Ger
mans have been forced back across
the river
AMERICANS FROM PACIFIC
COAST PLAY BIG PART
Last uisht americans from tho
F>cihc coast who played brilliant
part in he advance, captured the west
ern outskirts OF the city OF Audcnarde
which StraddlcS the Shceldt. This
American unit Yesterday added an ad-
vance OF about five and one half miles
TO what they had achieved the day be-
fore.
brilliant drive came up against Aude.
nardo they found that the Germans had
blown ~ all the bridges except one
across Il small branch of the Scheldt
which cncircles the western side OF
the city.
This remaining bridge was mined and
due to 90 up at any minute \
Frenchman. who lived nearby, had
carefully Observed the laying OF the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-04

Times-DiSpntch wnnt Ad
Will rent your vacant room To the sort
or tenant you want. Call Randolph 4
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-04

LOOK 10 the Hmsiness Opportunities Ads
IN 'Ihr Zines Dispatch for rnoI r,',.,.
making opportunities
, 1918-11-21
SAID TO FEED ON INSECTS
Pitcher Plant Known to Scientists az
One Of the Wonders Of the vege>
table Kingdom.

The pitcher plant is one Of the
freaks of plant life. 1t grows In
swampy lands and is well known In
Canada. The flowers, touched with
beautiful, delicate tints, are priced
for decorative purposes. But the won
der of the pitcher plant is its leaves.
They are green, water-holding pitch
ers, beautifully veined with red and
purple, with considerable variation In
form. During rainfalls they are filled
with water. This largely evaporates,
leaving the receptacle half full. Elk
ternally these cups are smooth. while
internally they are lined with fine bris-
ties pointing downward. There Is also
q sticky, sugary sort of semi-fiuid sub
stance to be found around the inner
margin of the bowl Of pitcher. This
arrangement not only attracts a large
number of tiny insects, but they are
so eager to feed. on the sugary u
stance that not a few tumble into the
water below and die there. They can
not fly out, for the lines of flight wOul
be practically vertical, while hun
dreds of little bristles confronting
them prevent escape over the surface
by walking out. Many believe that
the plant, through its leaves, absorbs
the digestive parts of these insects,
and that they thus contribute to its
nutrition in other words, that the
pitcher plant to this extent is n Of
the carnivores of the vegetable king.
dom.
, 1918-11-21

July 22-Siam declares war on Ger
many.
July 23-Premier Kerensky given un-
limited powers in Russia.
July 2s-United States war indus
tries board created to supervise ex-
penditures.
Aug. 25-Italian Second army breaks
through Austrian line on Isonzo front.
Aug. 2S-President Wilson rejects
Pope Benedict's peace plea.
Sept. 10-General Korniloff demands
control of Russian government.
Sept. 11-Russian deputies vote to
support Kerensky. Korniloff's gener-
ais ordered arrested.
Sept. 16-Russia proclaims new re-
public by order of Premier Kerensky.
Sept. 20-General Haig advance mile
through German lines at Ypres.
Sept. 2J-Gen. Tasker II. Bliss
named chief of staff U. S. army.
Oct. 16-Germans occupy Islands o.
Runo and Adro in the Gulf of Riga.
Oct. 25-French under General Pc
tain advance and take 10000 prison
ers on Aisne front.
Oct. 27-Formal announcement made
that American troops in France had
fired their first shots in the war.
Oct. 29-Italian Isonzo front col
lapses and AustrO-German army
reaches outposts of Udine.
Nov. 1-Secretary Lansing makes
public the Luxburg "spurlos versenkt'
note.
Nov. 9-Permanent interallied mill
tary commission created.
Nov. 24-Navy department an
nounces capture of first German sub
marine by American destroyer.
Nov. 2S-Bolsheviki get absolute
control of Russian assembly in Russian
elections.
Dec. 6-Submarine sinks the Jacob
Jones, first regular warship of Amer
lean navy destroyed.
Dec. 7-Congress declares war on
Austria-Hungary.
Dec. S-Jerusalem surrenders to
Gen. Allenby's forces.
, 1918-11-21
1917

Jan. Submarine sinks British
transport Ivernia.
Jan. 9-Russian premier, Trepoff, re-
signs. Golitzin succeeds him.
Jan. 31-Germany announces unre-
stricted submarine warfare.
Feb. 3-President Wilson reviews
submarine controversy before con-
gress; United States sewers diplomatic
relations with Germany; American
steamer Housatonic sunk without
warning.
Feb. 7-Senate indorses presidents
act of breaking OFF diplomatic rela-
lions.
Feb. 12-United States refuses Ger
man request to discuss matters of diff
ference unless Germany withdraws un-
restricted submarine warfare order.
Feb. 14-von Bernstorff sails for
Germany.
Feb. 25-British under General
Maude capture Kut-el-Amara submn-
rine sinks liner Laconia without warn
ing; many lost, including two Ameri-
cans.
Feb. 26-President Wilson asks con
gress for authority to arm American
merchantships.
Feb. 2S-Secretary Lansing makes
public Zimmerman note to Mexico,
proposing Mexican-Japanese-G German
alliance.
March 9-President Wilson calls ex-
ira session of congress for April 10.
March 11-British under General
Maude capture Bagdad; revolution
starts In Petrograd.