Senate approves sale of German enemy property in U S
In Washington the Senate unanimously approved authorizing sale of enemy property in the United States and added it to the urgent deficiency appropriation bill. The move would place German owned assets into American hands and end German commercial influence, with questions raised about treaty 1799 and wartime actions.
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Levisla
Senate
Hoboken
N. J
Germany
United States
Teutonic Movement
Prussia
Cone
House
Martin
State Department
Legal Bureau
Frelinghausen
Passaic
Arp Palmer
Palalmer
Frelinghusen
Pusaaic
America Backs Slavs and Democracy in War Message
A White House cable pledges sympathy for Slavs and commitment to democracy the world over. It declares America will fight German territorial ambitions unflinchingly and persistently with the Allies, and hopes the nation will remain free from autocracy as a great power.
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America
Cable
White House
Weather sketch for Penver and Coto in March
The report notes March weather with cloud cover in New Mexico, cooler conditions in the eastern portion, and partly cloudy skies on Wednesday. Localized rain is mentioned in the north portion and only as a brief detail.
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Penver
Coto
New Mexico
Weather summary for the previous day
The report records a 24 hour period ending at 6 pm with a high of 73 and a low of 37 degrees. The temperature reached 68 by afternoon with a mild wind and clear skies.
Baker’s Visit to France Seen as Key War Move
March 11 report notes Secretary Baker and party arriving in France aboard a safe arrival announcement by the Navy. Officials foresee that Baker’s talks with General Pershing could shape Allied strategy and U S war effort, clarifying views on French and British war machines and dispatch priorities.
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O —Ganing Journal
Specia
Washington
France
Baker
Navy Department
War Department
Wilken
Pershing
United States
Americans Raid German Trenches Between Lorraine Fronts
Morning Journal American reports three American raids on German lines in Lorraine and Armentieres sectors. Americans reached the second trench before recall, destroyed defenses, and captured war material aided by artillery. German counter artillery and gas shells used. British repelled raids near Ypres and Passchendaele.
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Morning Journal
Lorraine
Frince
Soond
Oing
Teutons
Armentieres
Flanders
Ypres
Passchendaele
St. Quetin
Cattle and Horse Growers Meet Swells Las Vegas Crowd
Las Vegas hosts the annual cattle and horse growers convention drawing close to 1,000 delegates from western states. Rich arrivals strain hotel rooms with many rustlers seeking lodging, room shortages loom as crowds swell beyond expectations.
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Las Vegas
N. M
West
Itea
Cattle and Horse Growers’ Association
Mississippi River
Las Veces
Half Billion Certificates Offered by 10 Banks
Washington March 11 announces a 560 million dollar issue of 4 percent certificates of indebtedness for the third liberty loan. Secretary McAdoo says only half of banks subscribed to the prior issues. payments are due March 22 with certificates dated March 20 and payable June 18. City by city subscription goals listed for each federal reserve district.
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McAdoo
Anke
Suh Ribers
Federal Reserve
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Richmond
Atlanta
Chicago
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Dallas
San Francisco
Anne Martin Seeks U S Senate Seat From Nevada
Miss Anne Martin vice chairman of the nation's Woman's Party and a prominent suffragette figure announces candidacy for the U S Senate from Nevada to fill the unexpired term of Senator Francis G Newlands who died recently.
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Anne Martin
the Nations Woman's Party
United States Senate
Nevada
Republican Candidate Withdraws From Wisconsin Senate Race
Milwaukee March 11 Governor Francie K McGovern quits the Republican race for United States senator at the March 19 primary. He endorses Congressman Irvine Lenroot and joins his campaign blaming Victor Berger for creating a split that would aid Thompson. McGovern urges Republicans to unite behind Lenroot to avoid a discredited party.
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Wis
Francie K. McGovern
United States
Irvine J. Lenreot
McCiavern
Victor L. Berger
Ereetene
Berger
McGovern Saya
Thompson
la Follette Csedidate
Lenreet
Conrlawton
McGovern
Lenroot
Redmond’s Son Candidaw Waterford Seat Candidate
London March 1 Captain William Redmond has become candidate for the Waterford parliamentary seat left vacant by his nationalist father’s death. He is supported by P. White and S. Pinner.
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Redmond
London
Wiliam Redmond
Waterford
Py White
Sein Pinner
Wilson sends sympathy to Russia over autocracy clash
The March 12 telegraph from President Wilson to Moscow expresses US sympathy for the Russian people amid German disruption. He pledges to seek opportunities to restore Russia’s sovereignty and independence, and affirms American support for Russia’s bid to govern itself.
President Wilson sends sympathy to Russia amid Soviet congress
President Wilson issues a message to the Russian people via the American consul at Moscow. He pledges U S aid to drive out autocracy and restore Russia to sovereignty. The dispatch notes the U S does not recognize any Russian government but signals hope Soviets and leninist leaders may reject German terms. The piece highlights potential implications for Japan’s Siberia plans and eastern operations.
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Moscow
Congress of the Soviets
United States
Germany
Russia
Congress
Europe
Russian Congress of Soviets
Hrest-Litovsk
Wilson
State Department
Trotzky
Holshevik
Lenine
Kaiser
Japan
Siberia
Viasdivostol
President Refuses Senate Compromise On Government Reorganization
President Wilson renews request for Overman plan granting power to coordinate departments. Senator Overman predicts no compromise, opposing Smith limits to army navy and shipping board. Judiciary committee to review amendments and vote on president's broad authority. A later panel approves a measure barring creation of new agencies in reorganizations.
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Overman Bml
UPO
Congress
Renator Overman
North Carolina
Wilson
Smith
Georgia
Avy and Shipping Board
Overman
Senator Overman
Federal Reserve Board
Intervalean Ferce Commission
Fenster Sernan
German Heirs’ Money Loaned to Uncle Sam
Judge Iva Rothgerber ruled that $3,000 from the estate of William C. Richter, allotted to German heirs in Denver County, be used to buy liberty bonds or war savings stamps for wartime support. The decision applies to all German estates during the war and directs funds to the United States government for the duration.
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Colo
Mareh
Germany
Denver
Iva €. Rothgerber
William C. Richter
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