United States Pressed Toward War Declaration Over Germany
Washington reports President Wilson will ask Congress for war against Germany or a formal declaration of war as public opinion leans toward decisive action. Officials say only fundamental questions of safety will be discussed as Germany’s submarine warfare and blockade push the United States toward a liberal democratic alliance.
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Weather and war outlook as of March in 1917
Denver reports a two day outlook for New Mexico with partly cloudy and unsettled conditions and cooling trend. Separate war news describes German submarine warfare Zimmermann note and calls for full allied cooperation to safeguard future American security amid fears of a German victory shaping world peace.
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Denver
New Mexico
Man
Mexico
Japan
Germany
America
Russian Workmen Urge German Austrian Revolt for Liberty
Petrograd reports a mass meeting of workers soldiers and deputies endorses an appeal to German and Austrian workers to rise against autocracy and join in a world struggle for liberty. The text says Russia will defend its liberty and not yield to belligerent pressure.
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Petrograd
London
Russia
Germany
M. Teheidse
Duma
Argo Torpedoed and Sunk En Route to London
A cablegram from New Orleans reports the Portuguese ship Argo of 1448 tons, sailing from New Orleans February 4 to London with a merchandize cargo and several American crew members, torpedoed and sunk.
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New Orleans
London
Prohibition of Bone Day Sort Enforced in Chihuahua City
General Murguia issues order that anyone found selling liquor shall be put to death. Authorities enforce a drastic prohibition in Chihuahua City as the public is warned of severe punishment for alcohol distribution.
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Villa Retreats From State Capital Vicinity
Morning Journal reports in Juarez Mexico that Gen Francisco Murguia issued a March 23 decree imposing death without trial for all liquor sellers as prohibition enforcement spreads to Chihuahua City with three saloon keepers executed by April 1 as the manifesto spreads from the state capital.
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Juarez
Mexico
Chihuahua City
Francisco Murguia
Villa forces retreat toward Santa Rosalia after Chihuahua defeat
Reports from Chihuahua City say Villa's forces withdrew toward Latevo and Santa Rosalia after a defeat at Bachimba and Mapuia. General Murguia's command claimed success with Yaqui troops and two trains captured as Villa moved wounded troops by rail toward Horcasitas and Santa Rosalia.
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Santa Rosalia
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Villa activity clash near Fresno reports retreat for Villa faction
Chihuahua City reports no rebel activity after gunfire between Francisco Murguia's expedition and Villa followers near Fresno, fifteen miles southwest of Chihuahua City. Indications say Villa is retreating and normal life resumed in the city today.
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Francisco Murguia
Villa
Fresno
Mexico Northwestern
Everett clash witness testimony says Tracy fired first shot
In Everett on November 5, the first shots were fired by Thomas T Tracy, according to deputy sheriff William H Bridge and citizen deputy Walter H Smith. Tracy stands trial for the murder of Jefferson Beard during a confrontation between Industrial Workers of the World members and deputies at the Everett city dock.
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Wash
Everett
Thomas T. Tracey
William H. Bridge
Snohomish County
Walter H. Smith
Tracy
Jefferson Beard
Industrial Workers of the World
Beard
Everett City Dock
Submarine activity reported off Montauk Point
Reports from unofficial sources said submarines were observed off Montauk Point New York and were received by the navy department. The department and naval shore stations were informed and said precautions against submarine attacks have been taken.
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Washington
Montauk Point
New York
Navy Department
Naval cadets at Annapolis hear Daniels on war outlook
Class II graduates and members become ensigns three months ahead of the regular period. Daniels addresses the naval outlook as cadets listen at Annapolis, highlighting early commissioning and strategic considerations.
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Annapolis
Daniels
Secretary Daniels Urges Navy Duty From New Annapolis Grads
Secretary of the Navy Daniels spoke to nearly 200 midshipmen at Annapolis as they received diplomas, urging them to join the armed services with a record of Dewey and other heroes as a standard. He said the nation faces a crisis and the navy will be the first line of defense, with 183 new officers and up to 25,000 enlisted recruits added to bolster strength ahead of possible war.
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Annapolis
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Navy clears U boat scare at Montauk Point
The navy department announced that the supposed submarines off Montauk Point were two patrol boats returning to Long Island Sound after trial trips. It credited army air planes and destroyers for quick locating efforts and stressed the need for hydro airplanes for naval scouting.
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Washington
Montauk Point
Long Island Sound
Navy Department
Army
Pioneer Laueberman Dead in Arizona Mining Leader
Denver March 29 Larry Maroney former president of the Hib ernia bank of Denver and pioneer lumberman of Cripple Creek Cole died of heart disease at Phoenix Arizona this morning He had lived in Colorado for fifty years and engaged in mining ventures after coming to the state from Hock Island.
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Colorado
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Ground glass found in Red Cross bandages in alert
Albert W. Straub, director of the Atlantic division, announced today that ground glass had been found in bandages prepared for the American Red Cross. He urged strict precautions to prevent tampering with supplies.
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Morning Journal
New York
American Red Cross
Albert W. Straub
Atlantic Division
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Russian inmate kills two Germans in Los Angeles
Joe Frisk a Russian ex inmate shot and killed Carl Trautermann and Frank Roth in a late night attack at the county farm ward where both men had shared. He then killed himself. Witnesses note Frisk and the Germans were friends despite wartime talks.
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Los Angeles
Rming Journal
Vertal
Wien
Joe Frisk
Carl Trautermann
Frank Roth
Frisk
Roth
Trautermann
Viviani praises Americans for aiding liberty in Paris lunch
Rene Viviani former French prime minister and justice minister addressed an American club luncheon in Paris with Ambassador William Graves Sharp and about a hundred Americans. He credited U S aid to France and urged entry into the war as a fight to end autocracy and Prussian militarism, envisioning a world free from oppression.
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Rene Viviani
American Club Today
William Graves Sharp
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Murope
Murder in Spencer area as farmer and wife attacked
Spencer Louisiana March 29 Harry Peterson a farmer was killed at his barn and his wife seriously wounded when a man employed by the couple Charles Craig opened fire authorities say he is demented and in custody. A sheriff s posse captured him after several hours of flight Craig s parents are said to live in Alton NL
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Spencer
Harry Peterson
Here
Charles Craig
Peterson
Ehame
Craig
Alton
Germany Denies Attacking United States in Reichstag Speech
Berlin reports Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg stating Germany had no intention to attack the U S and does not desire war. He traces submarine warfare to self defense and warns America to shoulder responsibility if war follows, citing long peace between nations.
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Berlin
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Reichstag
Russia
National Guard urged universal universal training for all male citizens
New York March 29 delegates at the national defense convention of the national guard of the United States vote unanimously for universal compulsory training under exclusive federal control. Veterans and naval militia call for universal service with federal control, proposing the national guard become a veritable federal force with congress setting unit location officer appointments and staff provisions.
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National Guard
National Defense Convention
National Guard of the United States
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Service Committee of Veterans of the National Guard
Naval Militia
United States
Congress
King Gustav asks Swarty to form new Swedish cabinet
London March 29 exchange telegraph from Copenhagen reports King Gustav of Sweden has asked Carl Johan Guetat Swarty, former minister of finance under Lindman, to form a new cabinet after the resignation of the Hammarskjöld administration.
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Hammarskiold
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Copenhagen
German Chancellor Seeks Peace. Warns on Submarine Policy
The Overseas News Agency reports the German chancellor stating that the United States will be convened for a possible war or peace decision. He asserts Germany never sought war with America, criticizes Britain’s blockade, and cites strained relations and past peace offers amid calls for restraint. He notes a closing drift in former friendships with England and recent tensions with the United States.
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