Allies Press Toward Constantinople as Dardanelles Battle Rages
British and French fleets pound the Dardanelles forcing limited Turkish fort silence on the Asiatic shore. Queen Elizabeth shells Gallipoli while air attacks and Turkish counterfire cause no sunk ships or casualties.Meanwhile Venizelos resigns in Greece and a great eastern battle swirls near the Vistula southwest of Warsaw with German and Russian forces trading actions.
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London
Constantinople
Sardanelles
Greece
M. Venizelos
Athens
Dardanelles
Gallipoli
Asiatic
Straits
Rumili Medjidich Tabia
Hamilieh L Tabia
Mount Dardanus
Ostend
Belgium
Admiralty
Lucarest
Roumania
Abdul Hamid
Turkey
Petrograd
Vistula
Warsaw
Iit
Berlin
Pettograd
Posen
Silesia
von Adindenburg
Rowa
Paris
Deal
Asquith
March
German War Office
War reports describe varied battles across French fronts
The enemy bombs Ostend while Champagne fights continue. Souain repulsed by hand to hand engagement. Night actions resume with success and forty Frenchmen captured. In the Vosges area near Munster and Sennheim fighting persists as the eastern front remains active.
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Ostend
Champagne
Souain
Lemesnil
Vosges
Munster
Sennheim
Johnson and Willard to Fight in Havana
Havana Cuba March 8 A bout for the world heavyweight title will be held in Havana on April 3 between Jack Johnson and Jess Willard. Willard will travel from New Orleans arriving March 16 and Johnson began training today with Willard likely basing near Marianao.
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Havana
Cuba
Jack Johnson
Jess Wilard
Jack Curley
Juarez
Mexico
Mareno
Willard
New Orleans
Johnson
Williard
Marianao
Werner Horn Case Set for March 18
The preliminary hearing in the Werner Horn case, charged with violating interstate transportation of explosives, is scheduled for March 18 in Tanger Maine. Horn pleaded not guilty to three indictments and was jailed on $10,000 bail while his lawyers seek a reduction citing his status as a former German officer and prisoner of war.
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Tanger
Werner Horn
United States
Chas. H. Reid
Horn
Phelan Returns From Dominican Republic Mission
Senator James D. Phelan of California returned to Washington as a special commissioner to assess the fitness of American Minister James M. Sullivan. He said no further hearings would be held and a report would be issued within two weeks after briefs are filed. Phelan reported optimistic findings and predicted peace and prosperity in the island republic due to recent developments.
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Washington
James D. Phelan
California
Dominican Republic
State Department
James M. Sullivan
Sullivan
Phelan
Island Republic
No Honors for Captured Submarine Crews
The admiralty says it will not extend honors to captured German submarine crews due to their methods and will segregate them under special restrictions until peace. The policy covers the twenty nine officers and men of U 8 sunk off Dover and follows pressure from Admiral Lord Beresford and others calling for trials for murder.
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London
Admiralty
Dover
Lord Charles Beresford
British Collier Bengrove Sunk Off Devon Coast
The admiralty reports the British collier Bengrove was sunk Sunday off Ilfracombe near Barnstaple, Devon, England, most likely by a torpedo.
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London
Admiralty
Bengrove
Ilfracombe
Barnstaple
County Devon
England
Three Dead in Indiana Mine Tragedy Identified
In Oakland City, Indiana, three miners entombed by a mine collapse yesterday were recovered dead as debris was cleared today. Names not provided in available text. Authorities investigate accident at local coal mine with rescue teams on site.
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Indiana
Oakland City
Ind
March
Here
La Touraine Reaches Havre London
Havre port confirms the arrival of the ship La Touraine with a message to Lloyds announced tonight.
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la Touraine
Havre
London
Lloyds
Uneventful Day in State Capital Amid Legal Clash
Charleston reports a calm day as Hatfield Lilly dispute moves to watchful waiting. Lawmakers expect a decision before adjournment with tone favoring Lilly and revenue bills under tight focus. Senate and house adjournment loom as tax measures and income bills drive anticipated revenue.
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Charleston
Hatfield-Lilly
Lilly
Senate
House
Toth
Two-Cent Rate Law Declared Unconstitutional
The U S Supreme Court ruled the West Virginia two cent passenger rate law unconstitutional for the Norfolk and Western Railroad Co. Justice Hughes said the state may not arbitrarily favor passenger over freight revenues or force operation at or below cost. Justice Pitney dissented from the majority.
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Washington
West Virginia
Supreme Court
Norfolk and Western Railroad Company
Hughes
Justice Pitney
Ruroede and five others plead guilty in passport case
In New York federal court Carl Ruroede and five German reservists pleaded guilty to conspiring to obtain false American passports. Ruroede was sentenced to three years in Atlanta for operating a bureau. the others received $200 fines. A sixth indicted fugitive Hans Adam von Weddel was apprehended in Scotland and faces extradition. The judge noted the case highlighted risks of war involvement if undetected.
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New York
Carl Ruroede
United States
Buroede
Atlanta
Arthur
Wilhelm Heinrich Sachse
Walter Mueller
August Myer
Herman Wegener
Hans Adam von Weddell
Scotland
Marshall
Germany
Weather forecast for West Virginia and Virginia
A fair pattern remains in effect for West Virginia and Virginia with sunny skies on Tuesday and Wednesday. Temperatures will stay mild with light winds and no precipitation expected.
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West Virginia
Indianapolis Jury Swears In Roberts Case Defendants
Twelve men were sworn in federal court to try Dean M. Roberts mayor of Terre Haute and twenty-seven others on charges of conspiring to defraud the government by corrupting the November 1914 election in Terre Haute. The jury was sworn as court adjourned for the day.
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Indianapolis
United States District Court
Dean M. Roberts
Terre Haute
United States Dstrict
Frank C. Dailey
Dailey
A. O. Stanley
Veniremen
Roberts
Thaw Goes On Trial For Conspiracy To Escape Matteawan
In New York on March 8 Harry Kendal Thaw faces a jury trial for allegedly conspiring to escape the Matteawan state hospital. Five co-defendants are named Richard J. Butler Roger Thompson Michael O Keeffe Eugene Duffy and Thomas Flood. The jury was selected after a full day of questioning and Thaw expressed satisfaction with the panel.
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New York
Stanford White
Harry Kendal
State Hospital
Matteawan
Thaw
Tane
Talesmen
Kennedy
Richard J. Butler
Roger Thompson
Michael O'Keefe
Eugene Duffy
Thomas Flood
George Carnegie
Joshiah Thaw
Bridge of Sighs
La Tourraine Fire Out Near Havre Voyage Resumes
Fire on the French steamer La Touraine is nearly out and the vessel is steaming to Havre at fourteen knots. The update came from a cruiser escorting the liner, reporting at 10 o'clock last night.
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London
Havre
Court Threatened to Gall Militia in West Virginia Case
Charleston March 8 The circuit court recessed with Weil of Pittsburg seeking a writ to block Kanawha county indictments for conspiracy to bribe H N Orden and H Bronson of the West Virginia Public Service Commission. Arguments to resume tomorrow amid heated exchanges between Weil’s counsel and the prosecutor, with the judge threatening militia to restore order.
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Charleston
W. Va
A. Leo Weill
Pittsburg
Kanawha County
Weil
H. N. Orden
H. Bronson
West Virginia Public Service Commission
S. Tt. Avis
C. D. Elliott
Public Service Commissioners
George K. Price
West Virginia
Elliott
Pennsylvania
Intermediate Court
United States Supreme Court
Pedee
Thirteen Bodies Retrieved From Mine Disaster Toll Rises
Hinton West Virginia March 8 toll from the Layland mines explosion rises to 108 after thirteen bodies found. No search entries tonight and experts doubt further survivors as slate and debris are cleared. Some rescued workers refuse to return while most prepare to work once the mine is safe.
Will Fall Heir To Mass Of Information
Washington reports the federal trade commission will receive a collection of letters from corporations about potential business plans, seeking advance legal guidance on unfair methods of competition. The Department of Justice will mainly hold the letters, with questions remaining on whether the FTC can provide anticipatory advice. No major trusts or large organizations are among the writers.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Department of Justice
The
Trade Commission
Gregory
Bank Statement Call Issued by Comptroller on March 4
The comptroller of the currency ordered a report on the condition of all national banks as of the close of business Thursday March 4, detailing their financial status for the survey.
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Washington
Comptroller of the Currency Today
Buinness
Last Edison Building Burned in West Orange Plant
The Edison factory at West Orange New Jersey suffered a blaze that left only one building of Thomas A Edison’s great plant standing. Fire officials reported extensive damage across the site and the loss halted key operations. Local authorities began a sweep for potential causes as investigators assessed the scene.
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Edison
West Orange
N. J
Thomas A. Edison
Inventor’s lab fire destroys archive storage area
A lab fire early today nearly destroyed the premises though a fireproof vault saved most phonographic records. The inventor was in his laboratory just after midnight when he discovered the blaze. The cause is not yet determined.
Turks Tolerant Speech Cited By German Ambassador
Washington March 8 Count Bernstorff German ambassador said a statement showing tolerance toward all religious belief has been shown in Turkey and that the Palestine Jewish disturbances were caused by overzealous Turkish local authorities.
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Washington
Count Bernstorff
Turkey
Palestine
New York Alien Law Injunction Extended
The Supreme Court extended last week's injunction limiting the New York alien law case to require the Public Service Commission to approve subway contractor vouchers using aliens during the ongoing constitutionality litigation. Subway contractors fear financing delays if the commission remains unrestrained against withholding vouchers.
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Washington, March
Supreme Court
New York
Public Service Commission
Trade With Philippines Practically Paralyzed
Washington reports say US Philippines trade has slowed to a crawl as ships vanish with the war. Freight rates doubled in ten days and Manila shipments await empty tonnage. Governor General Harrison sought relief from War Department officials as business sentiment sagged.
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Washington
United States
Philippine Islands
Redfield
Garrison
War Department
Harrison
Manila
President Wilson Works On Budget System For Congress
President Wilson coordinates a government budget system with Representative Sherley head of the budget committee. Cabinet plans coordinate department finances. Supporters expect economy gains as wartime revenue pressures loom.
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Washington
Wilson
Representative Sherley
Special
Democratic Caucus
President Wilson to Miss Panama-Pacific Exposition
The White House announced President Wilson cannot attend the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco this month to remain in close touch with government matters. Vice President Marshall will represent Wilson at the dedicatory ceremonies on March 20.
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Washington
Wilson
San Francisco
White House
Charles C. Moore
Marshall
Portugal Dispatches Cruiser to Oporto Amid North Portugal Rumor
The government of Portugal sends the cruiser Adamaster to Oporto as a precaution against the rising movement for a Republic of North Portugal proclaimed at Malmedo last Saturday. The action is viewed as a countermeasure to quell separatist efforts.
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Oporto
Barcelona
Spain
Padenjo
Badeajo
Portugal
Adamaster
Republic of North Portugal
Malmedo
Thousands Return to Work at Carnegie Steel Homestead
Pittsburg March 8 Thousands of workers returned to the Homestead plant after two years of idleness. Every department was in operation as orders for structural material and other products promised months of activity. Four thousand men went back to work yesterday and today.
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Pittsburg
Homestead Works
The
Carnegie Steel Company
Virginia Sues J P Morgan in Martha Washington Will Case
The Virginia Supreme Court granted the state's request to sue J P Morgan over the handling of the Martha Washington will. The action seeks to resolve estate questions and authorize legal proceedings in this matter.
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Washington, Miareh
Supreme Court
Virginia
J. P. Morgan
Martha Washington
Note 10 Garranza Meets Approval of Diplomatic Corps
Washington reports that Carranza receives a strong US note demanding improvement for foreigners and their interests in Mexican territory. US warships may move to Vera Cruz to pressure compliance while diplomats in Mexico City are urged to relocate, with Obregon hosting.
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Washington
Daniels
Guantanamo
Vera Cruz
Carranza
United States
Mexico
Huerta
Silliman
Mexico City
General Obregon
Wilson
Delaware
Bryan
State Department
Obregon
Paso
Texas
General Villa
Chihuahua City
Villa
Ledon
Guadalajara
Sedon
Chihuahua
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