Britain Warring on Drink Prohibition Urged by Shipbuilders
London March 29 David Lloyd George urged drastic action against alcohol as a national threat, saying Germany and Austria are faced with a stronger foe at home. Shipbuilding leaders pressed for total wartime prohibition, citing shipyard absenteeism and lost productivity. He promised to bring deputation concerns to the cabinet and noted King George VI’s concern as well.
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London
Germany
Austria
David Lloyd-George
Shipbuilding Employers’ Federation
France
Russia
Mr. Lloyd-George
Lord Kitchener
Field Marshal French
British Shipyards Lag In Productivity Despite Round-The-Clock Work
The report notes work continues day and night in British shipyards yet average working hours and overall productivity have fallen compared with prewar levels. Some workers perform admirably, but many do not reach full-time hours, dragging down totals.
German War Report Claims Front Quiet With Minor Engagements
Berlin reports the west front saw a quiet day with small actions in the Argonne and Lorraine. General von Kluck wounded slightly but in satisfactory condition. Tauroggen captured, 300 Russian prisoners taken. Russian rail attack near Wirballen-Kovno broken. over 1000 Russians captured in Krasnopol area, including a lancer squadron and five machine guns. Russian assault near Ciechanow repulsed.
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Berlin
Sarville
N. Y
Argonne
Lorraine
von Kluck
Tauroggen
Tilsit
Wirballen
Kovno
Pilwiszki
Krasnopol
Ciechanow
Austro Hungarian War Office reports fighting in Carpathians
The Vienna war office said fighting in the Carpathians continues with a Russian attack west of Benyavelygy repulsed and heavy losses. Fourth Cavalry division and First Landsturm Infantry Brigade fought bravely against stronger numbers. Night attacks north of Uzsok Pass failed under heavy fire. Artillery duels occurred on the southeast Galician front and near the Dneister River east of Zaleszczyki. A Russian night attack at Losczina, Poland, failed.
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Vienna
War Office
Carpathians
Benyavvelgy
Landsturm
Uzsok Pass
Dneister River
Zaleszczyki
Russian Poland
Galicia
Losczina
Poland
Turkish Troops Set to Arrive at Urumiah Amid Attacks
Washington report says Turkish regulars were due last Saturday to reach Urumiah Persia where Americans and other Christians allegedly faced Kurd bandit attacks. The Turkish war office told Ambassador Morgenthau that no violence occurred, per Turkish officials.
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Washington
Urumiah
Persia
Morgenthau
Constantinople
State Department
Turkish War Office
Russia Enters Straits in Bosphorus bombardment
Petrograd reports Black Sea fleet bombarded outer forts on both sides of the Bosphorus with shells dropped from ships and aircraft. Russian aviators conducted reconnaissances and bombing. hostile torpedo boats were driven back and a large ship reportedly blew up. London notes Baltic fleet reinforced with eight dreadnoughts under construction since 1909–1912.
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Petrograd
London
General Staff
Black Sea
Bosphorus
Reuter
Baltic
Russia
Diplomatic Accounts Conflict Over Urumiah Turmoil
Mr Morgenthau reported department and war office officials disagreed on conditions at Urumiah with the Grand Vizier claiming exaggeration and the war office denying disorders. Reports from Tiflis were doubtful due to distance and poor communications. Turkish authorities were ordered to quell anti Christian demonstrations and mission schools received extended time before new rules apply.
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Morganthau
Morgenthau
Turkey
Netherlands Press Moves to Maintain Neutrality After Medea Sinking
The Hague report says Dutch opinion calms after the Medea sinking off Beachy Head. Berlin has not replied to the Dutch request for an explanation of the torpedoing. The government aims to stay neutral while insisting on rights and resisting encroachments by belligerents.
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The
Hague
Beachy Head
Netherlands
Berlin
Germany
Holland
Will the Prinz Witel Friedrich Cruise Again
Washington observers expect the German raider Prinz Witel Friedrich to be interned at Newport News after repairs. Naval officers believe the Huel will not cruise until the war ends, as Captain Thierichens enjoys harassing Allied patrols along the Virginia coast. British Ambassador Sir Cecil Spring-Rice briefed Rear Admiral Fiske on assurances that Allies will honor neutrality and stay within the three mile limit.
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Washington
Virginia Capes
Prinz Witel Friedrich
Huel
Thierichens
Virginia
Newport News
Cecil Spring-Rice
Navy Department
Fiske
Italy hunts German spies and contraband ring in Rome
Rome police intensify efforts to uncover and prosecute those involved in war contraband dealing and to locate foreign spies. The crackdown aims to curb espionage and illicit wartime dealings within Italy.
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Rome
Italy
Retired Georgia Planter Advocates Swamp Root Cure
A 70 year old Georgia planter testifies to improved kidney pain after using Swamp Root. He details waking six to eight times nightly and sleeping through the night after buying a 50 cent bottle, then a one dollar bottle. He credits Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root for his health and longevity.
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C. E. Ussery
T. H. McLane
Swamp Root Sample Offer and Kidney Information
An advertisement promises a sample bottle of Swamp Root for ten cents from Dr Kilmer and Co at Binghamton NY. It claims the sample will convince anyone and includes a booklet about kidneys and bladder. It notes full size bottles are available at drug stores.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Boston Daily Post
Lieutenant Ford Guilty of Misappropriation Verdict
Lieutenant Fred W. Ford of Company E Naval Militia Lynn was found guilty by a special court martial on charges of misappropriation and drawing checks beyond funds. The court martial recommends dismissal from the service to Governor Walsh.
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Fred W. Ford
Naval Militia
Lynn
Walsh
Ford
Court martial findings to be sent to Governor Walsh
The court convened at Mechanics Hall and will forward its findings to Governor Walsh for review. Ford, acting commander since October, faced six charges alleging misappropriation of funds totaling 600 dollars and drawing worthless checks of 617 dollars, with the witnesses approving the stenographic record.
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Naval Militia
Mechanics’ Hall
Walsh
Ford
Ant Albumenuria Claim For Bright's Disease Noted
A claimed medical agent called Ant-Albumenuria or Fulton’s Renal Compound is said to reduce albumenuria in Bright's Disease within days. The pamphlets and bulletins cite urinalysis evidence and thousands of recoveries, with availability through Riker-Jaynes Drug Co in Boston and John J. Fulton Co in San Francisco. A 30 day notice states no further notice.
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Bright
Tyson
Fulton
Riker-Jaynes Drug Co
Wash. St
Boston
John J. Fulton Co
First St
San Francisco
Cal
Ford found guilty on all six charges in Lynn case
Militia officers and civilians testified about Ford's transactions. No evidence was offered for Ford's behalf as he and his wife have been missing from Lynn since February 18. The verdict was unanimous on all six charges.
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Ford
Lynn
German to Command New Turkish Army
London March 29 A Constantino dispatch to Reuters via Amsterdam says an imperial order designates the Turkish forces on the Dardanelles as the Fifth Army under General Liman von Sanders of the Prussian Cavalry, formerly commander of Turkish forces in Europe.
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London
Constantinople
Reuter
Amsterdam
Dardanelles
Liman van Sanders
Europe
Ezra B Whittier Dies at Winthrop Beach Home
Ezra B Whittier a Boston furniture dealer for 25 years died suddenly at his Cottage Hill Winthrop Beach home from a hemorrhage. He had operated in office furniture at 58 Batterymarch Street and was in his 66th year.
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Ezra B. Whittier
Boston
Terrace Avenue
Cottage Hill
Winthrop Beach
Mr. Whittier
Batterymarch Street
Subscriptions Received by Boston Treasurer and Contributors
A list of subscriptions totaling 238 763 92 to the Federal Trust Company held by Joseph H. ONeiI treasurer at 85 Devonshire street Boston. Names include Jefferson Patterson William S Fenollosa Mary P SORT H G M Pittsfield Morton G Baldwin and others with varied amounts and an additional 225.00 from L S Tuckerman.
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Joseph H. O'Neil
Devonshire Street
Boston
Federal Trust Company
Jefferson Patterson
William S. Fenollosa
Salem
Cambridge
Mary —P. Sort
Pittsfield
Mass
Morton G. Baldwin
Anonymous
Association Collegiate Alumnae
L. S. Tuckerman
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Emden
South Atlantic
Montevideo
Sydney
New England
Wilson
Boy
Haymarket 120
Wilson Bros
Scuarc
Washington Street
Holmes, Luce & Co
Adams Sq
Washington St
Choice
Hamburg
T.D. Baker'co
Oxford
Boylston
Hollis Sts
Ars
Ay Nour
Hewson
Carter
Britain
Lloyd- George
National Biscuit Company
American Kimono Co
Temple Place
Phaeton
Hudson
Hudson Motor Car CO
Detroit, Mich
Henley-Kimball CO
Beacon Street
Porte
Black Sea Fleet
Bom
Bards
Bosphorous
Medea
Eitel
Georgia
Lieut
Fron Offais
America
United Shirt & Collar CO
Troy
N.Y
Rogers’ Aeatt
Boylston ST
Lord’s Piano
Winthrop
Charlestown
Curley
Fitzgerald
Joiner and
Park Streets
Flounce
Chandler & Co
Tremont Street
Otte Extraordinaire
Simone Mareix
Paris
BOX
Virgil
Poudre Petalias
Poudre Fascination
Poudre
Sen
West 22d Street
New York
Mareix
Dept
West 22d St
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