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Friday, February 9, 1917
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EGAN REPORTS ON GERARD.; Washington, Told of Detention, Thinks Berlin Has Misunderstood. FALSE STORY OF 'SEIZURES' Germany May Have Supposed Allies Would Prevent the Safe Return of Bernstorff. THAT MATTER IS SETTLED Safe Conducts Are Granted and Quick Release of Americans in Germany Is Expected. Believes Berlin Misunderstands. Inquiry as to False Messages.
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- Thomas Paine (1737)
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- Abdulaziz (1830)
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General
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Soldiers
over the topblightyno man's landcooties
Suffragette
deeds not wordsvotes for women
Tech Check
Modern Zipper & Drone Torpedoes.
Cost of Living (1910)
Loaf of Bread
$0.06
Gallon of Gas
$0.15
Average Home
$3,600
New Car
$950
Time Elapsed
39,928 days ago
(109 years, 143 days)