China Breaks With Germany in Diplomatic Clash
Washington reports that China severed relations with Germany on March 14 and seized six German merchant ships in Shanghai. The move follows the Kaiser's Boxer order crisis and German possession of Shantung, seen as a prelude to broader actions in China amid rising anti German sentiment and a shift toward the Entente.
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Washington
Reinsch
Pekin
State Department
China
Germany
Navy Department
Shanghai
United States
Europe
Shantung
Portugal
Republic
Japan
Paria
Lewiston man charged in murder returns to jail
Lewiston Idaho Lewiston resident Jewell Frenge aged 18 who was charged with murder in the first degree for the December shooting of Lester Clifford was returned to the Nez Perce county jail on Wednesday by his parents. Frenge had escaped from custody Monday night along with two other prisoners and appeared at his parents home in East Lewiston on Tuesday.
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Lewiston
Idaho
Jewell Frenge
Lester Clifford
Nez-Perce
Frenge
East Lewiston
Wilson Names Tariff Board
President Wilson selects a tariff commission with members including Prof. Frank M. Taussig of Harvard University Former Representative David J. Lewis of Cumberland Maryland Former Representative William Kent of Kentfield California Daniel C Roper of McCall Idaho E P Costigan of Denver Colorado W Culbertson of Emporia Kansas.
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Washington
Wilson
Tariff Commission
Frank M. Taussig
Harvard University
David J. Lewis O
Cumberland
William Kent
Kentfield
Cal
Daniel C, Roper
McCall
E P. Costigan
Denver
Colo
W. Culbertson
Emporia
Kan
Two Nebs Lawmakers Clash After Stairway Attempt
In Lincoln on Tuesday a dispute over a federal aid law escalated between two Nebraska state representatives. One man attempted to throw the other down a stairway to the house chamber, prompting a confrontation that drew attention to the legislative clash.
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Lincoln
Senate Republicans oppose Colombian treaty report
Republican members of the senate foreign relations committee on Wednesday drafted a minority report on the Colombian treaty, disagreeing with the majority who have recommended ratification.
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Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Battle Fought at Trincheras Washington
Reports heavy fighting between Mexican troops and Villa bandits at Trincheras forty miles west of Santa Ana reached the war department on Thursday via Nogales.
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Washington
Trincheras
Santa Ana
War Department
Nogales
Brith Murder Hearing Delayed to March 23 in Liberty
Liberty Missouri. The preliminary hearing for B B Brith charged with the murder of AU G Kalcombe of Omaha was postponed to March 23 at the request of Smith.
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Liberty
B. Brith
G. Kalcombe
Omaha
Smith
Albany Referendum on Woman's Courage Question Passed
Albany delegates approve sending a referendum on the woman's courage question to the senate. The vote stands 9 to 7 and sets the state election for next November.
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Albany
N. Y
Senate
Von Bernstorff Arrival Triggers Naval Attache Conference News
Berlin considers submarine blockade amid U boat warfare talks as Count von Bernstorff arrives in Europe. Neutral naval attaches are summoned to Berlin for a conference while officials weigh narrowing the blockade rather than lifting it. Von Bernstorff suggests war hinges on sinking American ships.
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Europe
von Bernstorff
London
Count von Bernstorff
United States
Berlin
Norwegian Mercantile Shipping Gazette
Reuter
Christiania
Germany
America
Copenhagen
Lin Tageblatt
Abandons Peace Talk After Berlin Visit
Former Ambassador Gerard, returning from Berlin, reported March 14 that Germany planned to press its submarine campaign regardless of war with the United States. He described broken peace hopes, noted Germany underestimated shipping losses, and warned food conditions were serious but not critical. He advised secrecy around Berlin discussions with Lansing and Polk.
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Washington
Gerard
Berlin
State Department
Germany
United States
Wilson
Lansing
Polk
England
Nine Hurt In Downtown Los Angeles Fire
Nine persons were injured and twenty three overcome by smoke and taken to hospitals as a downtown Los Angeles fire blocked traffic for hours. Damages likely not to exceed 126000 dollars.
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Los Angeles
Germans Driven Back on British Front Reported
Reuters dispatch from the British front says German forces retired again by roughly 4 000 to 6 000 yards and withdrew to an unknown depth.
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London
Reno
Tornado Hits Newcastle Indiana Kills and Injures Score
A fierce tornado struck Newcastle Indiana as winds demolished 300 homes and many other buildings. More than twenty people died and about 150 were injured with exact figures pending as residents lacked power and communication. Governor Goodrich considered sending troops to restore order.
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Newcastle
Ind
Goodrich
General Strike Ordered by Railroad Unions
A progressive strike of 400,000 members across four railroad brotherhoods was ordered to begin at 6 o clock Saturday on eastern roads and spread to all U S railroads within five days. Chiefs activated strike machinery after unions' ultimatum to railroad managers was rejected and a managers proposal was declined without debate.
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New York
Great Railroad Brotherhoods
Victory for Anti German Sentiment in Washington
Washington reports the overthrow of the Russian autocracy as a clear triumph for anti German sentiment in the empire. This shift removes virtually all chance of Russia pursuing a separate peace with Germany and solidifies alliance cohesion.
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Washington
Russia
Czarina of Russia Flees Petrograd After Revolution
The Czarina of Russia is reported to have fled Petrograd as revolutionists gained success. Authorities confirm the imperial family’s escape amid mounting unrest and calls for safety.
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Czarina
Russia
Petrograd
Wheat Elevator Burns in Winnipeg Losses 40000 Bushels
The terminal elevator of the Northern Elevator Company in Winnipeg was destroyed by fire on March 9. It held 40,000 bushels of wheat and the loss was estimated at 160000 dollars.
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Winnipeg
Man
Northern Elevator Company
Porto Rican battalion designated for Panama canal duty
The Second battalion of the Porto Rican regiment has been designated for service in the Panama canal zone. It marks the first line troops stationed away from the island.
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San Juap
Porto Rico
Panama Canal Zone
Ship Algonquin Sunk by German Submarine in Atlantic
The American steamship Algonquin was torpedoed and then boarded by a German U-boat, later blown up. Captain Nordberg, surviving crew members, and 27 aboard were landed at Penzance after a 27 hour ordeal in boats. The vessel had sailed from New York for London with foodstuffs.
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London
Penzance
A. J. Stephens
Plymouth
A. Nordberg
New York
Ciiesel
Scilly Sear
Flag desecration case ends with guilty verdicts in New York
Bouck White pastor of the Church of the Social Revolution and two congregants were found guilty of burning the American flag. Eight co-defendants were acquitted. The jury recommended clemency for White and the parishioners. The group faced charges over desecrating the flag in a backyard melting pot scene.
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New York
Bouck White
Church of the Social Revolution
White
Idaho Governor Signs Workmen’s Compensation Bill
Governor Alexander signed the new workmen’s compensation bill after the legislature adjourned. It allows employers posting surety bonds to carry their own insurance risks and lets others insure through the state Insurance Department.
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Boise
Idaho
Alexander
Veteran Congressman Cyrus Sulloway Dies at 78
Washington representative Cyrus Adama Sulloway longtime First New Hampshire district member died here Saturday from pneumonia at age 78. His service spanned decades in the House where he led several key committees and shaped policy on veterans affairs and finance. Funeral plans were pending.
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Washington
Cyrus Adama Sulloway
Congress
New Hampshire
Navy to Allocate Shipyard Work to Suliders
The Navy Department plans to assign parts of the large building program authorized by Congress to American shipyards best able to handle the tasks.
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Washington
Mavy
Congress
Dutch Troops Fire on German Airplane Over Amsterdam
A German aircraft over Sluls was fired on and hit by Dutch troops maneuvering near Amsterdam, per the Handelsblad report.
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Amsterdam
Handelsblad
Russian Czar Abdicates as Regent Named After Petrograd Uprising
Abdication follows three days of fighting in Petrograd as Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovitch named regent and a new cabinet formed. Duma president M V Rodzianko led opposition to dissolution and appealed for government in line with public wishes. Protopopoff killed, ministers arrested, empress rumored hidden, jails opened and police HQ set ablaze.
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Petrograd
Russia
Michael Alexandrovitch
Alexander Protopopoff
Interior Department
Imperial Council
Princoff
Duma
Michael V. Rodzianko
M. Rodzianko
Ceneland
M. Protopopoff
Sturmer
Golitzsine
Secret Police
Navy Awards Largest Warship Contract Yet
Rushing Ship Building in Washington reports that the navy department placed contracts believed to be the largest single order for fighting ships by any nation. Four battle cruisers and five scout cruisers are to be built at a cost near $112,000,000 for hulls and machinery, with private builders committing to retain 70 percent of their workforce on navy construction.
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Rushing Ship Building
Washington
Navy Department
Sagamore Sunk By Submarine Off Liverpool
Warren line announces that the British steamer Sagamore, which sailed from Boston for Liverpool February 28, has been sunk by a submarine, based on indirect word received.
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Sagamore Bank
Boston
Agenta
Warren Line
Sagamore
Liverpool
Whitman signs bill for military training of youths
Governor Whitman signs a military training measure extending last year's law to compel all boys aged 16 to 18 to receive military instruction.
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Albany
N. G
Whitman
Lesson Plan on Jesus as Way Truth and Life
Review of John 1 1 14 and key chapters outlines Jesus as the Word the Lamb of God and the source of life. It covers the calling of disciples cleansing the temple miracles and Christ as the Bread of Life offering eternal life to believers.
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Jesus
Christ
God
Heaven
Earth
Jesus Christ
Sea of Galilee
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John
Lamb of God
Nathaniel
Son
Israel
Seaton
Nicodemus
Samaria
Moses
Cana of Galilee
Bethesda
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