Wilson Hesitates On Congress Address Before Extra Session
President Wilson, unsure what he will say when Congress reconvenes, plans to draft the message at the last moment after cabinet talks. Four more National Guard regiments from West Virginia, New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey were called up. Senator Hitchcock, meeting with Wilson, favors an open mind on recommendations and endorsing armed neutrality rather than a formal war declaration.
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National Guard
West Virginia
New York
Connecticut
New Jersey
Washington, D. C
Wilson
FE. M. House
War and Navy Departments
National Defense Council
War Department
Hitchcock
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Wilkon Ti
Congress
White House
Senatoritehcock
Whitchcock
Mustering Out Halted In Guard Federal Service
Washington reports a war department order halting the muster out of guard units for federal service. About 15,000 men remain kept at mobilization camps or armories, with the rest assigned as needed to cover duties and home state mobilizations. States affected include Georgia North Carolina Tennessee Kentucky Mississippi China Virginia West Virginia Texas. The federal reserve board also ordered army vouchers acceptable as negotiable papers by Federal Reserve banks to cover mobilization expenses.
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Washington
War Department
Georgia
North Caro
Tennessee
Kentucky
Mississippi
Chi Jina
Virginia
West Virginni
Texas
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve
Enlistment Threats Prompt City Detective Action
March 28 report notes danger to day detailed detectives to im tr chances of anti recruiting ae uities which are aeid to have reached or of eitiemne hae. Readable fragments indicate threats linked to enlistment, with officials investigating the alleged anti recruitment activities.
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Geure
Biemmark
N. Th
Atty.en
White Star Liner Cretic Arrives at Atlantic Port
The White Star liner Cretic arrived at an Atlantic port from a European port. The event marked a regular transit with no unusual occurrences reported by officials.
Manchuria Arrives Safe at English Port After Atlantic Crossing
The American freighter Manchuria reached an English port safely after crossing the Atlantic. It left an American port 24 hours before the liner St. Louis. The Adriratic of White Star line also arrived safely, and six Americans were among the passengers.
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American Port
St. Louis
White Star Steamship Adriatic
New York
Manchuria
Atlantic
White Star Line
United States
Laso
Eng- Neh
Hospital Ship Asturias Sunk By Torpedo Near War Zone
London reports the British hospital ship Asturias was torpedoed without warning on March 20. Thirty-one killed and twelve missing among a crowd of about 500 aboard. The vessel carried Red Cross signs and no wounded on torpedoing, with 17 injured and 2 missing from crew and passengers.
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London
Sip
Two British destroyers sunk by mine and collision
London reports two British torpedo boat destroyers sunk after incidents in the channel. One struck a mine and sank with four officers and 17 men saved. the other, damaged in a collision with a steamer, also went down. No further casualties reported.
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London
Admiralty
Dynamite Found In Motorboat Near Fort Totten
New York on March 28 detectives detained Mathias Johnson of Perth Amboy New Jersey after a motorboat loaded with 40 pounds of dynamite and 16 detonating caps drifted near Fort Totten on neutral duty. A woman’s alert from another vessel triggered the inquiry. Johnson claimed he was a wrecker, but authorities say he produced no license or permit to transport explosives.
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New York
Fort Totten
United States
Mathias Johnson
Perth Amboy
N. J
Hightlow
Johnson
Becamse
Min
Danish West Indies Governor Named by Navy Chief
Washington March 28 Rear Admiral James H Oliver chief of naval intelligence was named to Secretary Daniels as governor of the Danish West Indies to be taken over by the United States on Saturday.
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James H. Oliver
Naval Intelligence
Daniels
Washington, D. C
James H Oliver
Toxtay
Navy
West Indies
United States
Fear New Revolution in Petrograd Signals Uncertain Threat
Petrograd reports fear of agitators aiming to hinder revolution after waning military activity. Indistinct acts in Petrograd appear tied to possible plans by prisoners freed for political reasons. Authorities stress no definite instigator has been identified yet.
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Petrograd
London
Germans Recoil as French Attack Presses Plateau Hold
Paris reports intensified French advances across multiple sectors north of Semoy and toward the Laon plateau. British and French forces gain ground around St Quentin while German rear-guard actions along a ten mile front shrink under French artillery and infantry pressure.
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St. Quentin
Coney St. Gobain
Nivelle
Laon
St. Gobain
Besigny-Benay
French Attack Near La Fere Broken Down
Berlin reports a French attack on the Oise west bank near Lakere failed with heavy losses. British ciphered dispatches say Lac forces drove the enemy from Veers Lioramont and Equancourt, with prisoners taken. Night raids on Beaumets des Cambrai partially succeeded before our post stabilized.
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LA Fere
Berlin
Oise
Lakere
Annonnces
Champagne
Ripont
London
Veers
Loieramont
Equancourt
Unclear military action report from wartime dispatch
A garbled wire service style text reports a failed Russian attack on Magyros with references to frontline positions from the Haltir to the Carpathians and mentions entrenched Tigre positions south at the Camel.
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Magyros
Berlin
Carpathians
War Headquarters
Maine Urges $1,000,000 Defense Appropriation
Maine committees urged the legislature to appropriate 1 million dollars for state defense. Governor Milliken, Adjutant General Meli Proton, and senators Sewall Gardner Cobb outlined war readiness and resources. A state constabulary was proposed and the Blaine mansion offered as Augusta headquarters. Senator Hale shared wartime impressions from Europe. A telegram was sent to President Wilson expressing Maine’s support for national defense.
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Portland
Maren
Milliken
Thay
Wisn
Harold M. Sewall
Bath
Daniel W. Hoegg
Halbert TP. Gardner
Patten
Momony
Maing
Congres
Germany
Adjt
George Meli
Proton
Charles F. Wood
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Nat State Committee of Safety
Marold Mr. Sewall
Halbert P. Gardner
William T. Cobb
Rockland
James G. Blaine
Augusta
Rth
Frederick Hale
England
France
Wison
Taly Threatened by Von Hindenburg
Bone via Parle reports central powers plan a great offensive against Italy. Field Marshal Von Hindenburg and General Di Ronsi describe a desperate attack on Italian lines, with fears of invasion and a warning of fate similar to Romania and Serbia.
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Bone
Parle
von Hindenburg
France
Italy
di Ronsi
Rumania
Serbia
Richest Nation on Earth Exceeds Global Bank Resources
Washington March 28 American national banks report record resources exceeding 16 billion dollars, vastly surpassing totals of major world banks including the Bank of England and Bank of Japan. Comptroller Williams notes March figures show resources at an all time high, with large increases since November and December.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Williams
Bank of England
Bank of France
Bank of Italy
Bank of Spain
Bank of Norway
Bank of Sweden
Swiss National Bank
National Bank of Denmark
Bank of Japan
Reichsbank of
Germany
Comptroller
Von igel would pay in Hoboken terror plot trial
In Hoboken 12 days of work produced 250 dioks for five bombs used in a metal plot. Captain Charles Van Kleist and five Germans facing conspiracy charges saw government evidence admitted, while the judge found ample proof if jury agrees. The witness, Dr Walter Scherle, recounted German heritage and a possible role in the fertilizer scheme tied to German interests.
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New York
Hoboken
Yenterda
Charles van Kleist
Veenela
Jentge van Pleet
von Kivist
Hoon
Walter T. Scherle
Hoboken Wehen
Manbo
Vic Kielet
Baal
Seherke
von Kielet
Becanee Ritece
Deadlock on Marriage Bill Delays Vermont House Action
Vermont Senate and House spent a busy forenoon with routine business as a marriage bill faces deadlock between chambers. Senate backed a conference report while the House ordered it to lie, debates featured Mr Dunham Brattleboro and Mr Fogg Underhill, and Mr Aiken Putney urged rejection. House refused to end debate 9 to 119, then ordered amendments lie. Senate later passed several measures and rejected a few, with many items referred to next legislature.
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Vermont
Senate
House
Conference Committee
Dunham
Brattleboro
Fogg
Underhill
Aiken
Putney
Committee of Conference
Ranney
West Windsor
Moore
Linton
Public Service Commission
West General Assembly
University of Vermont
West Derby
St. Albans
State House
Derby Center
Albury
Fair Haven
Brighton
Henry Dumms
General Assembly
St. Albane
George H. Leland
Ion
State Board, of Health
Howland of
Marre
German Victory Means Danger Declared by Rear Admiral Fiske
Rear Admiral Hadley A. Fiske told a New York audience that victory in Germany means danger unless the navy strengthens. He warned that Germany could be better placed after peace and urged building up three fleet divisions, starting with a large number of modern bombers for rapid attack. The address followed by a meeting organized by the Navy League.
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Piske
New York
Hadley A. Fiske
Navy Daniels
Doctarsl
Germany
Weil
Fiske
Admiral Wicke
Mary Seager
More Male Voices Sought for Montpelier Choral Society
The Montpelier Choral Society plans a male voice feature for the festival’s first night. Mr. Colla urged securing tenors and basses to balance parts. Mrs. Gladys Bradley impressed with The Swallow as Elijah and Faust rehearsals continue. Prospective members are asked to register before next week.
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Eo Choral Society
Colla
Coffin
Elijah
Faust Wakte
Gladys Bradley
Barre
Crown
Mrg. 1
Aldermen Raise Salaries and Reject De Brune Nomination
The board increased several salaries at last night's session while declining to confirm De Brune as superintendent of streets. William McDonald of Addison Place won confirmation as overseer on a five to one vote. The meeting also approved minor salary boosts for police, water department, and city officials, and tabled various license and street/utility matters.
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Wi. Clapp
William McDonald
Addison Place
Saevo Ab overKodr
Clapp
Glysson
Detirune
McDonald
Pallew
Io Na Folluena
Police
SIM
Eliiv
Aperinter
Lens
Water Department
Ity Waginenr
Uke Vity
Berkley Court
Park Place
Park Street
Beckley
Plaza
Tockley
Origmas
Church Street
M Cemeet
Joseph Moyalll
Murphy & Weafer
John Cleary
Tomasi
Diebend
Langwihetel
Bormham
Nari
Robert Hareler
Ely
Prk
Mee
Anse Calder
North Main Street
Peter Reid Wee
Ais Nenthonse
Seth
G. A. Memile
City Hell
Buen
SA Elie Mamte
A Trust Co
Foeraren
Peetimeter
J. F. Sprnew
Concord Lumber Co. Fire Burns Fifty Thousand Dollars
The Concord Lumber Company plant on East Ynacook Street was wiped out by fire shortly after midnight with an estimated loss of 50,000 dollars. Firemen prevented the blaze from reaching five large oil tanks, and the alarm went at 11 04. The mill employed about 50 workers and used delivery wagons. horses were saved.
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Concord Lumber Co
Concord
N. Hi
Concord Luimber Company
Coal Price Drop Set For April Second
New York March 24 The Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company announced a fifty cent drop in coal price effective April 2 applying to stove toy and mates. Other producing companies expected to follow the lead.
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New York
Philadellphia and Reading Goal and Iron Company
Fr. Dorion Dead. No. Bakersfield March 28
Rev. Dorion died last night at 9 after a long illness aged 49 He was native of Quebec where ordained He served as chaplain at a quarantine island near Quebec then with the diocese of Burlington His pastorates included Orwell Richford and Bakersfield The funeral will be at St George s church Thursday at 10 am with train connections to Richford where services may be held Friday morning.
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Bakersfield
St. George's Church
Richford
Navy enlistments in Burlington six applicants in state
Burlington March 25 six applicants sought enlistment in the United States Navy on Monday. John L. Cummings of Orleans was accepted and Waller F. Amidon of New Haven joined him for Newport training. Two boys remain at the main office awaiting Washington decision, one underage and the other with mild heart trouble, both possible recruits. Ensign Harrie and his Vermont district recruiters push navy interest through ads following the secretary of the navy’s call.
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Burlington
United States Navy
John L. Cummings
Orleans
Waller F. Amidon
New Haven
Newport
Washington
Harrie
Vermont
Navy
Secretary of Navy
River Ice Breaks Up Near Brattleboro
Brattleboro reports the Connecticut river opposite the town broke up yesterday afternoon and flowed clear. No damage is anticipated though there is much new in the woods. The river remains soft and free from ice in many stretches toward Verogn.
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Brattleboro
Connecticut River
Cumeedicat River Power Company
Verogn
Heguirte
Death of Stanley Spear
Stanley Tyler Spear son of Mr and Mrs M G Spear died at 21. Funeral arrangements set with services at the church and burial in the local cemetery. He leaves his father mother and a brother Raymond. Interment to be followed by spring cemetery work.
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Stanley Spear
Mrs MC. Spear
Third Street
Stanley Tyie
Mra
M. G. Spear
Raymond
Tutme Piater
Wil
Ele
Eiope
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von Kleist
Montpelier Choral Society
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PEW
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