Germany Again States Position on U Boat War and Neutral Rights
The German government sent a memorandum to Secretary Lansing detailing its stance on armed ships and submarine warfare. It argues Britain violated international law by restricting neutral trade and arming merchant ships, while Germany sought to limit neutrals' movement and preserve lawful trade under prewar rules.
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Washington
Count von Bernstorff
Lansing
Great Britain
Germany
England
North Sea
United States
German View on Blockade and Trade Rights During War
The text argues that neutrals face oppression due to land and sea Blockades, claiming Germany's need to starve the central powers' civil population. It states Germans are deprived of liberty on the seas, notes enemy armed merchant ships, and references London declaration principles and the English White Book of 1916. It asserts US-German friendly relations and seeks American understanding of Germany's position.
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United States
London
Germany
England
White House
State Department
Stone Faces Pause in Speech After Wilson Talk
Senator Stone of Missouri, leader of the foreign relations panel, said after a talk with President Wilson that the President wishes to avoid war in Europe. He planned to address armed merchant ships but will defer to protect unity and avoid misinterpretation abroad.
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Stone
Missouri
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
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United States
Germany
Lusitania
Congress
House
McLemore
Mann
German Proofs to Be Submitted to England
Copies of photographic copies of British admiralty instructions to merchant captains warded to the United States by Germany will likely be submitted to Great Britain for verification before any further U S action, a State Department spokesman said today.
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England
Washington
March
United States
Germany
Great Britain
State Department
Central Powers
Bryan downplays significance of vote on armed ships
In Columbus on March 8 William J. Bryan former Secretary of State commented on yesterday's House action in the armed ship controversy. He said the vote shows little significance and does not reflect Congress' view on belligerent merchantmen. He urged that any move that aids a peaceful settlement would please all.
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Columbus
House of Representatives
William J. Bryan
Congress
Bailey Denies Bryan Worked Against Wilson
Representative Bailey of Pennsylvania says Bryan did not work against Wilson after hosting Bryan at a luncheon in Washington with about 20 Senators and Representatives present on Monday.
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Bryan
Wilson Washington
Pennsylvania
William J. Bryan
Bryan Influence Cited Over House Action on McLemore Vote
Mr Bailey states that Bryan supported the House action on the McLemore resolution but did not sway members. He notes Bryan only expressed belief that the foreign affairs committee report helped clarify the situation and did not push members toward the warning resolution.
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McLemore
Bailey
Foreign Affairs Committee
Spanish War Vets to Form Defence Company
Thirty-one members of John A Chisholm Camp 50 Spanish War Veterans voted to organize a company as part of the country’s defense. The group had endorsed President Wilson’s preparedness policy. Commander Otis Clapp presided. officers to be chosen next meeting at City Hall.
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Wilson
Otis Clapp
Gill
Woman Collapses in Snow on Way Home
Mrs. Ella Sallas 25 wife of Peter Sallas of Saville street Saugus collapsed in snow drifts while walking home from work in Lynn after street car service failed. William Love of Saugus found her on Central street and carried her to a neighbor where she revived. She was later taken to her home.
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Peter Sallas
Saville Street
Saugus
Lynn
William Love
Captain Pickthorn Dies After Gallant Quarantine Run
Captain Pickthorn 54 of the freighter Clearway died aboard the quarantine ship at Gallups Island after guiding the vessel through a 50 mile gale. The Clearway carried jute worth nearly 1 million dollars with owners to receive 200 thousand for the voyage. Born in Endleigh Gardens London he had spent 40 years at sea and half as an officer.
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United States Public Health Service
Endleigh Gardens
London
Sunday Targets Backsliding in Baltimore Revival
Billy Sunday spoke at the Tabernacle about backsliding amid a religious awakening in Baltimore. He warned that communities might need a wipeout by disease after revival to prevent relapse.
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Baltimore
Billy Sunday
the Tabernacle
Backslider Stories From Mr Sunday Sermon
In a talk on backsliding Mr Sunday recalls a friend’s meeting where a man admits backsliding投 voting for the saloon and a young woman says church membership clashes with dancing. The speaker claims no drinking dancing or card playing Christian can amount to much, calling the dance a quagmire.
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Sunday
Billy
Body of Christ
Christian
United States Declines to Bargain Over Lusitania Crisis
The United States rejects German demands to bargain over Allied and British actions. President Wilson warns that U S policy will be settled on meritorious grounds, not on Germany or Britain concessions. Officials study translated German and British instructions for possible inquiries to Great Britain.
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Lusitania
Wilson
Germany
Great Britain
United States
Berlin
England
Brought Back From N J on Larceny Charge
Frederick R. Denning was held on a larceny charge for $1100 from two women in Newton. He was returned from Newark New Jersey after a 10 day pursuit across New England. Police traced him by Inspector Edward OHalloran and Special Officer Good after a failed property purchase in Nonantum.
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Frederick R. Denning
Newton
Newark
N. J
Nonantum
Denning
Edward O'Halloran
Good
New England
Blackslider and liar in church sermon on decency
A preacher condemns church members who attend dances, card games, and theatre visits as backsliders. He questions whether a man is faithful to Christ if he hides behind lodge vows while sipping in bars and sharing smutty stories. He warns against hypocrisy between church life and public conduct.
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Baltimore
P.’s
Jesus Christ
Harrison Company Sells Last Season Suits and Overcoats
The Harrison Company announces half price sale on their remaining stock of last season suits for men and young men and on fall and winter overcoats. Styles include worsteds cassimeres cheviots and tweeds with coats such as black kerseys and chinchilla ulsters. Prices show values up to 30 dollars with many marked at reduced rates.
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Harrison Company
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