Paris Saved by Booze Says Paris Was Saved by Booze
In a wartime talk at Lincoln school a speaker claimed alcohol kept Paris from capture and that vodka and prohibition shaped Russia’s withdrawal. A Park Street Congregational church Men's League letter protested a New Haven official's war rally remarks urging funds away from prohibition to Red Cross.
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President says party slogans have lost force
President Wilson at a Newark dinner argued party slogans no longer move voters. He urged New Jersey Democrats to face wartime crisis with disinterested service, calling for programs tested by justice, humanity, and real action beyond rhetoric. Tumulty praised the message as gospel of democracy for a new day.
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Acts Quick on Holland's Refusal
President Wilson explains the Dutch refusal to permit Dutch ships to be seized, detailing negotiations blocked by Germany. The United States requisitioned vessels to secure food for Holland, with American civilian sailors and naval reservists taking over operations. Reservists in New York began manning thirty eight Dutch ships, about 200,000 tons, to ensure cargoes reach their destinations.
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Highway League Pledges Attention to Return Leads
The Highway transport league of Southern New England and New York city formed at Providence Chamber of Commerce with J C Salisbury named temporary president and J Cy Southwick temporary secretary. A meeting set for April 18 to elect officers and formalize the organization. Resolutions urge co operation to avoid empty return trips and to arrange return loads. A nominating committee was named to select officers for the season.
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Break-in Reported at State Street Home
Tony Tommasetti of 2969 State Street reported a burglary last evening after thieves forced a rear window to enter his home. Cash totaling 17 dollars and jewelry valued around 20 dollars were stolen.
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Dutch ships in harbor include Kyndam and Wedyk
The largest Dutch vessel is the Kyndam of the Holland American line, registered at 12,527 tons gross. Next in size is the Wedyk, also of the Holland American line, listed at 1,267 tons.
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U S Heads Meet to Discuss War Production
Washington March 20. President Wilson and six big war agency heads led a two hour White House conference on industrial war production. Topics included shipbuilding rail transport coal and distribution with plans for future weekly meetings. No central wartime co ordinating body was discussed. Moscow relations with the Entente remained unchanged and new ties with the United States were noted by Bolshevik foreign minister Tehitecherin.
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Stolt Nielsen Sunk In European Waters
Seattle reports the 5000 ton steamer Stolt Nielsen of Norway has been sunk in European waters. The vessel was commandeered by the British government last November according to a cable received today.
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Connecticut Moves To Purge German Propaganda From Schools
The Connecticut State Council of Defense orders removal of pro German texts from school libraries and instructs principals to read only wholesome literature to pupils. Examinations target German propaganda in English printed volumes, with extensive removal of objectionable content. George B Chandler praises Bridgeport schools for ahead of plan efforts to cleanse German influence from curricula.
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Foe Gets Taste of Own Medicine
On the capital and southern fronts combined forces threaten Khar kov and Mos cnw. Bolsheviki leaders reportedly hostile to ward invaders, no clear evidence of army reorganization. Western front sees small infantry attacks and violent artillery duels, with French facing fierce infantry fighting in Lorraine as Germans launch strong attacks.
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American Mission Probes Reports on Arming Prisoners
A American mission plans to visit Siberia to verify reports that Bolshevik authorities armed German and Austrian prisoners of war. The inquiry, linked to Allied questions about rail threats, notes that an American military mission may assist in organizing a new volunteer army and reorganizing the Trans-Siberian railway with American experts and equipment.
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Unclear Dispatch on Firearm or Medical Event at a City Home
A fragmentary report notes an incident at 222 Petuonnockatreet where an unnamed man collapsed and was taken by ambulance to St Vincent's Hospital in an emergency unit. The text mentions cerebral hemorrhages and refers to German forces attempting to penetrate French positions, with heavy fighting reported and German advances being repelled in places.
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