Russia Ratifies German Peace Terms Amid Turmoil
Washington notes the all Russian congress of Soviets in Moscow ratified German peace terms after Wilson's pledge to aid Russia. Officials suggest chaos will persist, while Moscow reports Russia may form a new socialist army to resist Germany. US and allies oppose premature peace and vow continued wartime effort.
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Munitions Factories Burned by Air Bombs in Coblenz
London dispatch reports heavy damage from Monday air raid on Coblenz. German sources say two munition factories burned and vast quantities of explosives destroyed, per Exchange Telegraph from Amsterdam.
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Boston stenographer Shaffer seeks most useful service
Joseph M. Shaffer of Boston a Treasury Department stenographer declared in a letter to A K. Cohen that he did not evade service or seek others to appeal. He noted President McAdoo indicated Shaffer was needed in the department and he wished to serve where he could be most useful.
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New Mexico Weather Forecast for Weekend
Weather forecast for New Mexico calls for fair skies Saturday and Sunday. Temperatures rise across the eastern portion as the weekend approaches.
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Weather summary for twenty four hours ending 6 pm yesterday
Local conditions show a high of 65 degrees and a low of 28 with a 27 degree range. At 6 pm the temperature was 47 degrees. South wind and clear skies were reported.
Flour allowance in Texas cut to 6 pounds per person
Dallas date March 15 A federal order limits Texas flour allotment to six pounds for thirty days per individual. Retailers must distribute equitably and may sell up to 70 percent of each consumer’s normal needs for the thirty day period.
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Prince Lyoff Not Head of Russian Government
Reuters dispatch from Peking notes no foundation for a new Russian government led by Prince Lyoff. The confusion may stem from a February 28 Peking conference with Prince Nicholas Kudacheff. Pravda reported Lyoff as premier March 9, and a Petrograd dispatch later announced Lyvoff's arrest by the northern front commander.
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New York Drug Conspiracy Trial In Army Discharge Scheme
New York on March 15 reports the arrest and arraignment of Dr. Philip G. Becker and former soldier Harry E B Walters. They are accused of conspiring to sell a drug to soldiers at military camps that would mimic Bright's disease and help them obtain an army discharge.
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German Peace Ratified by Olav Council in Moscow Vote
All-Russian congress of soviets in Moscow approved the German peace treaty by 453 to 30. Ratification clears the way for allied plans on Japan in Siberia and broad German influence in the former Russian empire, following Bolshevik peace moves begun last December.
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Car Tops Twice Near Roswell. Two Hurt
R P Bowen critically injured in a late yesterday auto crash south of Roswell. Bowen and Ross Russell were speeding when the machine struck a sand pile, skidded and rolled twice. Bowen suffers possible internal injuries and bruises. Russell escaped with minor injuries and both men were rushed to St. Mary's hospital.
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Romania Cabinet Resigns, Averesco Impasse Ends
London dispatch reports from Reuters that the cabinet of M. Averesco in Romania has resigned, signaling a political reshuffle in the government amid political instability.
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Covington Horses Die From Poison Likely Water Contamination
Covington Kentucky reports fifty horses dead from Bella Donna and croton oil poisoning. A government shipment of 726 horses from Camp Grant to Newport News is under investigation as more horses may die. Authorities probe water source exposure.
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Grain and dairy resources in Russia offer limited immediate German benefit
American officials say Russia can supply at most 10 million bushels of grain now, with potential 40 to 50 million from the new crop in October. Siberian dairy farms funded by German capital may supply fats by June, while vast mineral resources in the Urals remain modest in impact.
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James Stillman Dies of Heart Disease in New York
James Stillman chairman of National City Bank dies at his New York home after months of ill health. Born in Brownsville Texas in 1850 he began in New York finance in 1871 and rose to presidency in 1891 later becoming board chairman. He directed several railroads and financial firms and earned the Order of the Rising Sun from Japan.
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Daylight Saving Bill Cleared for President Wilson
Washington March 15 the house passed the daylight saving bill by 252 to 40 sending it to the president The plan sets clocks ahead one hour at 2 a m on the last Sunday in March and back one hour on the last Sunday in October The bill has wide industrial support and is expected to save fuel while giving wage earners more daylight recreation time after passage and Civil War era global adoption noted
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Indictments for Perjury in Chicago Dry Federation Petition
Eight persons were indicted on perjury and forgery charges over signatures on a petition by the Chicago dry federation seeking a May election question on making Chicago dry. The indictments were announced today in Chicago.
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Germany's Army Mage to Strike at Britain Warned
Sir Auckland and Geddes warn England of an imminent crisis and hinted invasion as Germany strengthens and plans a sharper blow against Britain.
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Call for Men Up to Fifty Years Old Made
Von Ludendorff and Sir Auckland Geddes spoke on the German war effort. Geddes said Germany plans to strike England and France with massed troops. A call for men up to 56 for home defense was issued, urging enlistment for massive manpower.
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German Leaders Claim Victory Strength In War Effort
General von Ludendorff told Cologne Volks Zeitung Germany is stronger in men, material, air forces, and tanks than the Allies. He warned the enemy to attack and urged peace negotiations, saying a German victory with God’s aid will secure peace and deter further fighting.
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King George thanks American Red Cross for aid
Henry P. Davison, chairman of the American Red Cross War Council, met King George VI who expressed deep gratitude for the $1,000,000 donation and praised the Red Cross campaign that raised $106,000,000 in the United States. The king lauded the American effort as a great humanitarian boon and morale booster for the Allies.
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Peace terms and campaigns in Europe as reported
Britain flatly rejects German peace suggestions while reports from Amsterdam and Moscow emphasize continued fighting. German leaders boast strength and insist the war will intensify. Serbia reportedly rejects peace offers. Brest-Litovsk treaty ratification appears likely in Soviet circles. Holland faces a perilous stance amid Dutch ships seized by Allies. Front activity includes French gains in Champagne Lorraine and a Canadian raid near Lens. Austrian actions threaten Mount Pasuble and Lake Garda as Pershing's forces hold in the Lunéville area.
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German advances reported near Aland and Odessa region
Petrograd dispatch says clashes have occurred on the Aland islands with German forces advancing. It notes German occupation of Razdeslnaya station on the Odessa railway line and evacuation actions for Odessa and Nicholiev are underway.
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