Militia Mobilized Across 28 States for Public Building Guard
War Department orders 28 states National Guard to guard munition plants bridges tunnels waterworks and other sensitive sites. Units listed include Massachusetts New York Pennsylvania Maryland District of Columbia Virginia Vermont Connecticut New Jersey Illinois Indiana Iowa Missouri Nebraska and more with deployments toward Louisiana Texas Western and other regions. Departments reorganized into six military regions to improve command decentralization.
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Washington
National Guard
War Department
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Maryland
District of Columbia
Virginia
Vermont
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Delaware
Ilinois
Indiana
Iowa
Missouri
Nebraska
Nexota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Kansas
Wyoming
Colorado
Chicago
Southern Department
Louisiana
New Orleans
Texas
Galveston
Arkansas
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Arizona
Fort Sam Houston
Tex
Western Department
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
Californian
Nevada
Utah
Territory of
Alaska
San Francisco
Leonard Woood
Department of the East
Southeastern Department
J. Franklin Bell
Eastern Department
Hunter Liggett
Philippines
Clarence R. Edwards
Canal Zone
Barry
Central Department
Pershing
Department
United States
Maine
New Hamshire
Rhode Island
Boston
West Virginia
St Louis American liner reaches British port after Atlantic crossing
The American steamer St Louis carrying 31 passengers and 394 crew arrived safely at a British port. Secretary Daniels announced the voyage, the first American liner under armed neutrality against German submarines. Details were sparse. the ship departed New York March 17 with 82 aboard and 104 crew, including 181 Americans.
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Washington
Atlantic
Daniels
Navy Department
American Line
New York
St. Louis
Wison
German Guard Corporal Zelimak Dies by Self Destruction
Fort Oglethorpe March 27 Corporal Frank E Zelimak of L Company Seventeenth United States Infantry shot himself to avoid leaving German interned sailors stranded here He was a native of Rochester New York His body was sent to his former home in Rochester United States troops assigned to guard the German sailors for transfer arrived yesterday
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Fort Oglethorpe
Frank E. Zelimak
L Company
Seventeenth United States Infantry
Rochester
N.Y
United States
Philadelphia
Germany Agrees Not to Extend Historic Treaties
The note of refusal to extend or reaffirm treaties with Germany cites clear violations of the 1700 era agreements and disregard for international courtesy. transmitted via Dr Paul Ritter and made public by the State Department, it states the U S is considering abrogation of the 1828 treaty and 1785 1799 revisions, deeming the pact one sided due to German conduct.
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Germany
Paul Ritter
State Department
Washington
ISIS
Gremmany
Paul Litter
United States
French Stop German Attacks Between Oise and Somme
Amid storms and wreckage of war German troops attacked French lines between the Oise and Somme in an unsuccessful effort to break pursuit. The French repulsed the assaults and reported heavy German losses while advancing south of the Forest of Coucy to Fosembray. North of Reims French artillery set a German ammunition magazine ablaze.
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Paris
Oise
Somme
Ines
Atike
Teutons
Coucy
Laon
Fosembray
Reims
Ohio House congratulates Russia on democracy
The Ohio house of representatives unanimously adopted a resolution praising Russia for choosing enlightened freedom. The measure stated that Russia has ranged herself on the side of liberty and expresses rejoicing with the nation as a friend.
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House of Representatives
Columbus
Ohio House of Representatives
Russia
Lberty
Wilhelmshaven Harbor Closed to Public for Two Weeks
Wilhelmshaven announces closure of its harbor to the public for the next fortnight and requires a special admiralty permit for dock access. Wilhelmshaven, a major German naval station, lies on Jade bay about 83 miles northwest of Bremen.
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Amsterdam
Wilhelmshaven
Admiralty Board
Wilhelmehaven
Germany
Jahde Bay
Bremen
George Bacon Is Sentence in Spy Case
George Vaux Bacon, American newspaper man, was sentenced in federal court in New York to one year and one day in the Atlanta penitentiary and a $1 fine after pleading guilty to traveling to England as a German spy.
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New York
United States
Atlanta
George Vaux Bacon
England
Germany
U Boats Sink 76 More Ships in Latest Seaborne Losses
Berlin reports the admiralty has announced sinking 25 steamships 14 sailing vessels and 87 trawlers over recent days adding about 80 000 tons to wartime losses.
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Admiralty
Berlin
The
Russian detachments cross border into Mosul Vilayet
Petrograd reports Russian detachments in Persian territory pursuing Turks crossed the border into the Turkish vilayet of Mosul. The note follows four gas waves and states German forces attempted an advance near Postavy on the northern Russian front below Dvinak and were repulsed.
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Petrograd
Mosul
Postavy
Dvinak
War Office
Separate coats gain favor in American fashion trend
American women increasingly embrace long loose coats worn over one piece gowns instead of full coat and skirt suits. Palm Beach styles popularize washable frocks in striped ginghams with simple fabrics, while Paris coats sold with gowns influence U S markets. French coats of slim line use soutache style chain stitch for ornamentation and appear over various garments, signaling a shift toward ready to wear practicality and elegance.
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New York
France
Palm Beach
Paris
Fifth Avenue
Cheruit
Royant
Doueutilet
Jenny
Mme. Paquin
McClure
Shoulder Straps Graded in New Garment Trims
The article details how shoulder straps vary in the latest fingeries. Some garments omit straps entirely with the vest held by silk elastic, others use lace or net bound with ribbon. New trims include ribbon cased in footing and pink and blue satin mixing with wash ribbons and bowknots.
Serge Frocks Come Colorful In Street Wear Trends
Fashion notes present serge street frocks in gold chartreuse plum and apple green as a relief from navy. Designs feature coat-dress silhouettes with long plaits and a fitted waist, black chenille embroidery at the deep collar, and slip-through fastenings at the waist and cuffs.
Cascarets for Sluggish Bowels Adclaims
An old advertisement promoting Cascarets as a laxative remedy for stomach sourness indigestion and constipation. It claims a 10 cent box cleanses the stomach removes sour food improves liver function and bowel action overnight with no groggy aftereffects and appeals to both adults and children.
Safety message on Beaver Hill tracks warns travelers
The station master asserts Safety first has spread nationwide and urges care at Beaver Hill. A telegraph post sign reads It is dangerous to walk or stand on these tracks while a train is passing, underscoring caution for all travelers.
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Beaver Hill
Everybody's Magazine
Boschee's German Syrup Advertises Global Use
An advertisement touts Boschee's German Syrup as a fifty one year remedy for coughs bronchitis and colds settled in the throat. It promises a good night’s sleep easier morning ex pectoration and natural healing with air and sunshine. Trial size 25 cents and family size 75 cents. Sold in the United States Canada Australia and other countries.
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Boschee
United States
Canada
Australia
Cross Andean Balloon Bypasses Tall Andes by Two Men
Two aeronauts crossed the Andean range in a balloon from Santiago Chile to Mendoza Argentina. The five hour flight required high altitude to reach favorable air currents. At this time airplanes have not crossed the Andes.
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South America
Santiago
Chile
Pacific
Mendoza
Argentine Republic
Andes
Speaks In Highest Terms of Kidney Medicine
A 67 year old mother from Independence Kansas credits Swamp Root with curing rheumatism that left her bedridden for six weeks. She reports eight years of relief since using Kilmer and Company’s product and urges others to try it. Notary public attests to her signature.
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Kilmer & Company
Kilmer
Emma A. Boggs
9Th St
Independence
Kan
State of Kansas
County of Montgomery
C. Lo. Jukes
L. Jukes
Notary Public
Widow of Thirty-Six Summers Draws Speculation
In a witty exchange, residents comment on a widow aged thirty-six. One quip questions what happened to her youth while another suggests she spent the years at lively resorts, implyingнет time has aged her less than expected.
Temperance Worker Questions Mr Millican Lives Here
An exchange about Mr Millican’s residence is noted with Mrs Milligan affirming. An advertisement touts Garfield Tea as a remedy for liver and kidney ailments, claiming regular use will correct health issues.
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Temperance
Mr. Milligan
Mra. Milligan
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