Allied fleets strike at Chanak fort in Dardanelles
The French battleship Bouvet, within five miles of Chanak fort, hit mines and sank after a fierce attack. The Bouvet avoided two mines before a third struck near her masts. The Gau lois maneuvered to assist as the Bouvet sank, with the Bouvet’s captain ordering full speed before anchoring off Nevrais Island.
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Submarine Stays At Bottom As Bubbles Signal Water Ingress
Report notes the submarine remaining submerged on the seabed with bubbles rising from the hull indicating water is entering the vessel. Crew reportedly works through the night to address the flooding and stabilize the craft.
F-4 Submarine Sinks Again. Crew Feared Lost
Honolulu dispatch reports the F-4 submarine slipped from the chain and sank to the ocean bed delaying any hope of rescue. Officials fear all twenty one crewmen are dead and will extend efforts through the night. Crowds line the waterfront as relatives mourn near the wreck.
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California
Alfred Ede
Alabama Ordered Out On Guard Duty
Washington March 27 The battleship Alabama of the reserve fleet was ordered to Hampton Roads tonight on neutrality duty Secretary Daniels said one large vessel would be placed on guard to support submarines and destroyers in service since the Prinz Eitel Friedrich reached Newport News.
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Alabama
Hampton Eads
Navy Department
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Newport News
President Poincare Leaves for Front
Paris dispatch reports President Poincare concluding a cabinet meeting and departing for the front to show resolve and support during wartime.
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FRONT
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Paris
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New Christian Church to Rise in Slaton
The Disciples Church in Slaton organized and plans a new church edifice. The Santa Fe Townsite Company donated two lots, two blocks west of the public square, with fundraising under way and construction expected soon.
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Tex
Disciples Church
Santa Fe ‘Townsite Company
Dalhart desires Tatum for a second term in office
Dalhart citizens petition for mayor Reese Talim to appear on the April 4 ballot. The public hopes Tatum will accept another term after four years of reportedly excellent administration. he has not yet decided, asking for time before a statement.
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Tes
Reese Talim
Tatum
Peg'le
Dathart
Bank Robbers Hit Two Oklahoma Banks
Bank robbers stole about $5000 from two National Banks in Oklahoma. A posse pursued them as the investigation continued.
Desperadoes Besieged Near Stroud After Bank Robberies
Hundreds of armed men surround woods near Stroud Oklahoma as the surviving members of an eleven man gang, including possibly Henry Starr, hide after robbing two National banks of about five thousand dollars. Wounds include two captured robbers and a farmer fatally shot for resisting. Paul Curry, Stroud’s town marshal’s son, is wounded. Estes is seriously wounded. Governor Williams receives Starr handwriting letter denying involvement.
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Stroud
Oklahoma
Henry Starr
Jerry Turner
Estes
Paul Curry
Posse
Williams
Starr
Reno
Nevada
Ambassadors to Present Notes on Embargo Next Week
Washington officials said no reply had been sent to Britain and France regarding the embargo on commerce with Germany and neutrals. The general impression is that the ambassadors will be instructed to present the note to London and Paris foreign offices early next week.
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United States
Great Britain
France
Germany
London
Paris
Wilson and Taft Attend Civil War Memorial Cornerstone
In Washington and Sardis reports reflect the era. President Wilson and former President Taft participated in linestone ceremonies for a $800000 marble home memorializing Civil War women. The event drew cabinet members Supreme Court officials and senior military officers.
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American Red Cropa Society
Enbinet
Supreme Court
Army
Navy
Tafl
Lord Kitchener Seen Smiling In Photo Rare Portrait
The War Lord of Britain, famed for sternness, is shown smiling in a recent photograph. Friends attest he smiles off duty, and the image marks one of the best and latest pictures of the famed leader, who historically shuns photographers.
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Lord Kitchener
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Germany
Kitchener
German and British ships destroyed at sea
A Stock bolt dispatch reports three German steamers the Bavaria Koenigsberg and Germania involved in incidents at sea. The Bavaria probably wrecked after a violent storm the Koenigsberg struck a mine and the Germania was last heard from Schweinmundes but is believed safe. In New York a separate item notes Brazil climate studies and a Japanese colony plan for San Paulo with Toku Kawada traveling to Brazil to decide proceeding.
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Schweinmundes
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San Paulo
Brazil
Toku Kawada
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Macaet Robbers Escape With Four Thousand Dollars
Masked robbers struck Pathway Brothers mail order here at night. They felled the watchman with an iron bar, blew two safes and a vault, and escaped with over four thousand dollars. Chicago, Illinois. March 27.
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Chicago
Lady Paget Reported Well Not Deceased
Reports circulated claiming Lady Paget died in Serbia while serving with the Red Cross. A London foreign office denial says the report is false and she is alive and well.
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Warhisuiton
Weather Summary for Texas and Nearby Areas
Local forecast shows mixed clouds and clear spells across cities. Temperatures range from the mid 40s to mid 70s with showers in Galveston and cool mornings in Denison.
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Union
San Antonio
Atdiane
Corsi Oina
Paris
Fig Springs
Toxarkatia
Shreveport
Clearing Dockets In Local Courts
The county court reports a quiet week with two jurors discharged and little to note. Jury pools were not heavily utilized and few trials occurred as both county and district courts prepare for the final jury week of the term.
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Jetriel Court
Hyatil
Tudge
Seauion
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French Gain in Vosges as War Expands Across Front
Reports from London on March 27 describe fighting along the East Prussian frontier Bukowina and the Carpathians with the main actions in the Vosges. French forces establish control on Hartman-Weiler kopf fifteen miles from Muelhausen while Russian and Austrian clashes continue in the eastern mountains. Allied airmen patrol German lines and a Zeppelins sighting moves westward. Submarine blockade effects show minor losses. German diplomats push in Italy and the Balkans with offers regarding Turkish territory to Bulgaria to maintain neutrality.
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Carpathian Mountains
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Hartman-Weilerkopf Peak
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Submarine 4 Crew Safety Report Delayed In Washington
In a March 27 dispatch from Washington naval officials, no hopeful report on the safety of any crew aboard the submarine Theories was offered. Officials cited possible causes including a rock strike, a torpedo form, or hull crushing by a marine power.
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Washington
Woneila
Sabmarine
Wartime Naval Moves Reported on Guard Channel
A garbled wartime note indicates Admiralty orders to begin activities in a river channel near Washington with vessels and passengers moving under guard. It mentions a crossing, a file, and a directive from a ministry to a state department, with references to German surface craft.
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Kiev prisoner of war arrives in Kiev after capture
Reuters reports that Kirmanek, commander of a Kiev garrison, arrived in Kiev as a prisoner of war and was assigned to quarters in keeping with his rank.
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Kiev
Pateh
Reuters
Vos Kienmanek
Austrain
Preemysi
Panter Ship 1 Nay Interned By Rantlard Pree
Washington reports the Grottman commerce destroyer will be interned at Newport News by order of the Washington government in the next few days. Officials refuse to discuss the status but expect a repair window to close soon.
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Washington
Dpd
Grottman Commerce
Ring
Mriellerich
Newport Nowa
Washloxton
Earthquakes Roar Through Italy Amid Travel Chaos
Readable fragments describe a severe quake event in Italy causing travel disruption and damage. The report notes extraordinary conditions, widespread impact on transport, and ongoing rescue efforts as authorities assess the situation.
CMAN Commander Claims First Victory in Villa Clash
A Brownsville soldier from the Corranga garrison reports the first engagement with Villa forces near Paso on March 27. He says eighty prisoners were taken and Carrano forces hold key positions.
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Corranga
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