Holland Accepts Allied Demand on Dutch Shipping Use
The Hague reports a cabinet decision aligning with allied demands to use Dutch ships in danger zones. An Amsterdam dispatch notes the acceptance follows prior German submarine practices and promises more neutral ship access, while German papers warn of intensified submarine warfare against Dutch tonnage and disrupted coal supplies.
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Reuters, Limited
Halland
Holland
Germany
Netherlands
Hollend
Amsterdam
Frankfurter Zeitung
North Sea
Vossische Zeitung
Tagebhatt
May Dig Trenches on Green Sparks City Row
Permission to dig trenches on the city hall green is debated by city committees for a trench system linked to a publicity plan. Mayor William To Uieks leads the night plan, with a line of trenches and entanglements described as “One Man's Joana” amid property concerns. Fights over trolley park fare spark city tensions. Joseph Waleo, 39, faces conduct abuse allegations, with conductor John McCarthy named as involved. A car found abandoned on Westport road is towed to Winston and Gordon garage for police.
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City Dial
Wir
Goner Chateman
William
Joana
Argumene
Joseph Waleo
Gregory Street
John McCarthy
Necticut Company
Walso
Ree
Jy Thorwooad
Westport
Reckless Driving Charged After Horse Drawn Crash
Irving Weisberg of North Avenue was arrested at the Fourth Precinct on reckless driving of a horse and team after he struck eight year old Anna Smee of 137 Columbia Street. The girl escaped serious injury. Fayette Blair of 293 Pine Street reported a stolen winter overcoat from a pool room at Arch and Main streets last Saturday night.
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Irving Weisberg
North Avenue
Fourth Precinct
Little Anna Smee
Columbia Street
Fayette Blair
Pine Street
Arch and
Main Streets
Inir
Arrested for Motor Vehicle Law Violation in New York City
Albert Hassner, 93, of 154 Tast Sac street, New York, was arrested yesterday and held for city court on a state auto laws violation. It is alleged he could not show operator and registration papers after being stopped for his motorcycle.
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Albert Hassner
Tast Sac Street
New York City
Hassner
War Costs and New Liberty Loan Burden on Americans
The article discusses the rising cost of World War I for the United States, noting larger war loans to fund the effort and the growing toll as American troops deploy to France. It argues for fiscal restraint, highlights New York banking support, and explains government railroad control implications for investors.
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New York
Stock Exchange
France
Russia
Berlin
Wilson
Moscow
Hoever
Srenu
Obituary notices from March 1918 list several local deaths
In this city on March 16 to 17 1918 several residents died including Jane Spaulding widow of Walter Burt age 24 4 6, Margaret Coyne widow of James Coyne, Thomas Corcoran aged 68 Henry L Risley, Alfred L Prevot infant, Edwin William Bartram 51, Catherine H Stumpf 92 and Thea Jensen 69. Funeral notices announce services from multiple residences to St Michael's and St Augustine's with burial at local cemeteries and automobile cortege. Card of thanks from Mrs Rosa Morganstern family.
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Jeremiah Courtney
Surf Ave. Cor
Chestnut Street
St. James Church
St. Michael’s Cemetery
Corcoran
Thomas Corcoran
Catherine Fay
Benham Avenue
St Augustine's Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Risley
Henry L. Risley
Brooks Street
St. Charles Enhurch
Prevot
Alfred L
Emtte Il
Estell Prevot
Fox Street
Lakeview Cemetery
Seaview Avenue
Nichols Cemetery
Airraft
Stumpepf
Catherine H
Nicholas Stumpf
John Ashcrofet
Connecticut Avenue
O'Atock
Riverton
Cann
Plenac Cope
Jlsiit
Uensen
Thea
Axel Jensen
Sr. A. Remington
Barnum Ave
William Street
Treaday
Mar
Wdth
Railroads poised for wartime capacity and funding
Henry Clews notes railroads will gain access to government credit and Treasury support to fund improvements and new equipment as they prepare to operate on a war-time basis. If three-year averages exceed a threshold, surplus goes to the Treasury. otherwise funds flow to the industry to restore stockholder control. The market remains attractive for long-term investors ahead of a potential war loan offering.
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Treasury
Joan
Henry Clews
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