Two British Steamers Sunk By U-Boat Americans Among Dead
Washington reports two British vessels the Snowden Range and the Crispin were torpedoed without warning by a German submarine. The Crispin's engine room hit killed five men, two believed American, as the ship carried horses from Newport News to Liverpool. Sixty Americans aboard Snowden Range, sailing Philadelphia to Liverpool, are among the missing or dead.
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Snowdon Range
Crispin
United States
Washington
Snowden Range
State Department
Newport News
Liverpool
Frost
Queenstown
Oelock
Stnden Range
Philadelphia
German Raider Sends Crews to Brazil Coast
Rio Janeiro March 31 The French steamer Cambronne arrived with 285 crew members from vessels sunk by a German raider on March 7. Refugees say the raider Seeadler left Bahia on Dec 2 escorted by a submarine, and the commander claimed only the Kaiser and Crown Prince knew of the expedition. Several ships sunk included light steamers and two sailing craft totaling about 2700 tons, with grain, sugar, and nitrates among cargoes. The raider hoisted Norwegian then German ensigns on approaching prey.
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Rio Janeiro
Hark
Modern War is Mechanics and Munition
A fully equipped coast patrol station at a bort Washington New York with an air cruiser twin 200 hp motors and an airplane gun is offered to the government by Rodman Wanamaker through the Aero club of America. At a Avro club dinner former Ambassador James W. Gerard urged that modern war centers on mechanics and munition and warned against farmers’ muskets. He listed weapons from Zeppelins to tanks and urged readiness under federal authority for national service.
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New York
Washington, N. Y
Aero Club of America
Rodman Wanamaker
Avro Club
James W. Gerand
Gerard
Ile
Amame
Univernal Service
Twelve boys missing after harbor motorboat trip
Twelve Lynnhaven youths vanished Thursday night after a group motorboat trip in Lynn Harbor. Rescue crews from Boston harbor police United States coast guard and local motorboat operators searched the water for the craft crewed by Lynn harbor pilot Robert Win his son and a group of young men aged 18 to 24 whose names include Lester McClearn Francis Girard Matthew Mashby John Murphy Thomas James George Ranney Trinity Sala Matthew Vetch Clarewen Malone and others.
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Hoxton
Lyno
Tere
Boston Harbor
Robertwin
Nahant
Lynn Harbor
Beeshire Young Robertson
Lynnbors
Lester McClearn
Warn Street
Francie Girard
Fowiich Terrace
Matthew Mashby
Franklin
Elmatrovt
George Ralney
Kelley
Sumumer Street
Treiy Sala
Washington Street
Matthew Vetch
Union Street
Clarewen DL Malone
Summer Street
Wird
Messlage
Vilot Hobertein
Lyon Pote
M Essink
French Forces Drive Forward South of Allette River
Paris reports French troops launched a night assault south of the Allette river and advanced eastward, pushing a line north of Saissant from Neuville au Margival to Veugny. They captured several German officers and repelled further German counterattacks with heavy losses, while artillery bombardments continued along the Somme front.
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Tork
Allette River
Tloeaumannend
Neuville Sue Margival
Veegny
Saissant
Iempane
Somme
Gise
Enone
Salasons
Vregny- Margival
Maisons de Champagne
British Move Ahead in Sharp Warlike Actions
Tamdon March 1 The British official report says they occupied villages Ruysbeavrt Sorelle Grend and Fisw and gained ground after sharp fighting near Hendicort with a few prisoners taken. Early morning a hostile attache south of Neuville Bourjouval was driven off. They entered enemy lines at two points east of Neuville St Vaast, inflicted casualties and secured prisoners. Artillery active on both sides and near Vormelies heavy guns hit a German train.
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Vormelies
Submarine blockade debate quizzes England’s fate
Copenhagen dispatch cites Berliner Tageblatt critic Captain Persius and Prof Mumma on Britain's food supply under a German submarine stranglehold. They argue a half‑million ton monthly reduction might force an earlier end to the war, with rationing and cargoes delaying famine until harvests.
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Copenhagen
London
Great Britain
Persia
Berliner Tageblatt
Persius
Britain
Mumma
Kiel University
England
Persiue
Harta
Prof
Harme
Orsius
Persie
Corman
Moy Fale
Washington
Ruperot Willi
United States
Extension of Sower Measures in Russia Blockade Zone
In the blockade zone against Russia, only room for an extension of the sower exists, and it would need to occur in non Europeds water.
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Russia
Zimmermann Note Not Sent To Carranza
March 1 report from Reuters Amsterdam where Dr. Alfred Zimmermann foreign minister clarifies Germany’s Mexico alliance offer. He says he sent no letter to General Carranza and that instructions would be carried only if war with the United States occurred. He criticizes American pressures and asserts Germany seeks neutral mediation while preparing for conflict.
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Carrana
Mexico
A Nn K
United States
Laner
Jace
America
Carranza
Wile Biter
Qin
Mt Thre
Vermont Senate passes war emergency fund amid disloyal acts ban
Vermont Senate moves quickly on an espionage bill to bar disloyal acts and authorize arrests without warrant. It also approves a $1,000,000 war emergency fund and advances related measures. Committee reports note troop preparations, equipment orders, and calls for navy enlistments and Red Cross aviation support. Senate weighs open seasons for hunting and municipal management, with multiple measures set for future votes.
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Vermont
Committee On Rules
United States
Senate
House
McClellan
Proctor
Fairchild
Satturdley
Vilag
Committee of Public Safety
Guv
John A. Mead
Charlies P. Smith
Burlington
National Life Insurance Company
Ben.Tileteon
Pare Ricci
Rutland
Tealinns
Charles H. Darling
James Hartness
Springfield
Gen
Tillotson
Col. Reeves
Gates
Howe
Navy
Vermont National Guard
Organization
Red Cross
Congress
Bancroft
Callowe
Elisha M. Goodwell
Lake Champlain
Grand Isle
Cumberland Mead
Forest Lake
Husell
Foote
United States to Define War Role as Congress Debates Status
Washington March 31 President Wilson with his cabinet agreed on a plan of action for the national emergency and began reducing conclusions to writing. The precise conclusions will be disclosed when Congress meets next week to hear his message. Indications point to the existence of a state of war with Germany, but the exact role for the United States will await congressional status and defense laws.
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Laidon
Robert Geet
von Bethmann-Hollweg
eThe Cornian
Germany
Britain
Robert
Tommy
Belgium
Dauntleas
Supreme Army Command
Ruth Jose
Allie
Wilson
Europe
Russia
Hohengolterns
Washington, D. C
Congress
United States
Stone Still Opposes War Declaration
Senator Stone, chair of the Senate foreign relations committee, says war seems probable but he will vote against a declaration that grants the president unlimited support. He plans to cooperate with Congress to express his convictions and notes he has not changed since the armed neutrality debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wreathington
D.C
Stone
Senate Foreign Reations Committee
Senate
Northfield Loses Suit Over Bridge Accident
The Washington county court jury ruled against Dynes Gilpin in a suit seeking damages of 4 dollars for injuries and 10 000 dollars for alleged negligence by the town of Northfield. The plaintiff claimed a poorly maintained bridge caused his team to crash into the stream.
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Dynes Gilpin
Northfield
Washington Couurty
Gilpin
Publisher's Announcement on Newsstand Returns
A publisher urges readers not to blame newsboys for sold out Times editions. Return privileges are abolished, so newsvendors regulate orders. Readers can ensure daily delivery by asking the vendor to place their name on the regular list.
Women Vote Rights Granted in Vermont Town Meetings
Governor Graham signed a suffrage bill allowing two women taxpayers aged 41 to 70 to vote in town meetings. The ceremony was brief, with three pendants affixed to the signature, presented to Grace W. Sherwood of St. Albans, FE Moore of Ludlow, and Mrs A A Parmelee of Enosburg Falls, noted as prominent suffrage workers.
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Graham
Horace F. Chaham
Grace W. Sherwood
St. Albans
Vernent Equal Franchise League
Str FE
A. A. Parmelee
Enosburg Falls
Appointments Confirmed by Gov Graham Senate Action
The governor's state appointments were confirmed by the Senate including Linus Leavens as fish art game commissioner and Charles Flamley as tax commissioner. William Warner becomes public service commissioner for six years and Robert Simonds named commissioner of industry.KR Weeks named director of state institutions. Weeks previously led the state penal board. Senate debated the slate, reappointing Mooser Bates Plumley and Warner. Senate also passed a bill granting the governor authority to appoint license commissioners in April rather than county assistant judges.
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Graham
Linus Leavens
Stoddant
FR. Nates
Derby
Romblestoner
Charles A. Flamley
Northfield
Willian R. Warner
Vergennes
Public Service Commission
Robert W. Simonds
St. Johnsbury
Industria
John KR. Weeks
Middlebury
Senate
Mosers
Bates, Plumley
Warner
Leavens
John W. Titcomb
New York State
Weeks
State Penal Board
Simonds Weaa
State Industrial Board
Villa's Cavalry Raid on Chihuahua City Fails
Villa with 4500 cavalry attacked Chihuahua City yesterday but failed, losing over 300 dead and wounded and more than 200 captured. Santa Rosa hill battery and a central railway battery aided the defense, while Gen Hernandez forced a flank breakthrough and Col Mora repulsed three enemy charges. Carrancist forces claimed 12 dead and wounded, with Villa's force numbering about 3000 to 3500 according to a captured order.
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Chihuahua Gry
Aarenal
Francisco Villa
Chihuahua City
Santa Rosa Hill
Villa
Central Railway Station
Hernandez
Carranan
Peronal Cmmand
Were Merely Targets In Panama Submarine Tale
New York reports a mysterious message from Panama describing 18 submarines seen by sailors aboard the steamship Advan and later aboard the Carrillo. Clergymen Rev Thomas Hiter and wife claim the vessels were observed as targets to be towed by seven warships. the Car Fille image suggests the scene was a staged spectacle. Mrs Ann White of South Boston visits her daughter and granddaughter in Likert as Easter plans form.
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New York
Panama
Advan
Thomas H.miter
Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions
Carrillo
U Toate Muerely
Cnmdure
Ann White
South Borsinn
Dame Gow
Likert
Atromt
Mice Merie
Spena
Small Voice of Peace Heard in Vienna Dispatch
A Vienna dispatch quotes Count Oxernis, Austro Hungarian foreign minister, discussing the Entente peace proposal. The report notes cautious hope for honor and central accord, with reference to truce negotiations and potential alignment.
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Ameteriam
London
Vienna
Count Oxernis
Bremenbladt
Hartford Plans Volunteer Fire Guard Recruitment
A town meeting will outline a volunteer force for defense and fire protection. Officials name captains and lieutenants, propose recruiting 45 firefighters plus militia, equip with rifles and gear, and coordinate with state authorities. Local volunteers may join if required, with Hartford residents pledging support and supplies.
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White River
Marek
Dane Tone
Cape
Autebinsin
Fleet
Detter Ant
Vanshtsemynd
MLM
Hodoty Mergeant
Austin
Mmont
Fire Department
Hartford
Ordered to Duty in Vermont Naval District
Ensign Charles A. Harvison, retired U S Navy, in charge of Vermont recruiting, reports promotion and deployment of Vermont youths to the battleship Rhode Island. Names include Whitney Johnson Ludlow Provost Medler Rutland Moutrich Burlington Covillon Bellows Falls Smith Underhll Harrison Cambridge Collins Brandon and others.
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Burlington
Charles A. Har Vison
U.S. N
Vermont
United States Navyy
Naval Training Station
Rhode Island
U.S
New York City
Atlantic
George D. Whitney
Johnson
Clyde i Spaulding
Ludlow
Albert L. Provost
Middeiniry
John I Medler
Montpelier
Wilfred A.ioudrich
Rutland
Covillon
E. E
Ranor
Bellows Falls
Pearley J. Smith
Joseph
Moran
Unsderhill
John S. Harrison
Boy Hunter Shot In Plymouth Swamp Tragedy
Plymouth Mass March 31 17 year old Paul Storey a Plymouth High School student went hunting with friend Lyman Douglas in Swan Holt swamp. A shot fired during their hunt left Storey with a life threatening wound. Douglas alerted authorities and a physician was summoned. Storey remained at the chief’s house where doctors deemed removal to hospital unsafe.
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Plymouth
Mass
Paul Storey
Swan Holt
Lyman Douglas
Sarah
Douglas
Storey
Anu W. Lewis
Dénuginn W
Talk of the Town and Local Real Estate Moves
Coach Charles Hoernig plans a Dorchester Easter visit. A two tenement property at Washington and Patterson streets changed hands from CL Heath of Deland Florida to Mr and Mrs Emmy de Newhall of Charlatte. Also notes spring baseball games and a winter effort by the boys club committee with a September adjournment planned.
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Charles Hoernig
Goddard Seminary
Dorchester
Mast
J. J. Dushnerd& Som Real Estate Agency
Washington and
Patterson Streets
CL. Heath
Deland, Fla
Emmy de Newhall
Charehatreet
New Wienere
Marre
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