Verdun Front Rages as Crown Prince Attacks Forts
Six miles east and northeast of Verdun German forces press with great violence at Forte dé Tavannes and Fort de Vaux. The French hold at Mets Verdun railway and the station at Kix as artillery duels intensify along the eight mile front north of Verdun. Hand to hand fighting around Douaumont continues with conflicting reports from Paris and Berlin.
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London
Verdun
Forte Dé Vaux
de Tavannes
Teutons
Mets-Verdun
Etain
Kix
Fort Dé Tavannes
Crown Prince
Fort de Vaux
Vaux Village
Fresnes
Manheulles
Paris
Vosges
Verdun Front
Fort Deuaumont
Douaumont
Paria
Berlin
Brandenburg
Bank robbery suspects flee with $1100 in Oklahoma
In Idabel Oklahoma on March 1 posses hunted for two women and a man who robbed the Millerton bank twelve miles west of Idabel late yesterday and escaped in an automobile with $1100.
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Idabel
Okla
Millerton
Here
Plans of U S Fortifications Found In German Quarters
German naval officers Richard von Abrend and Rudolph von Krecht were arrested on a postal conspiracy charge after post office inspectors found American fortification plans in their quarters. They were to be arraigned before U S Commissioner Houghton with district attorney Marshall seeking heavy bond. Authorities say the pair preyed on charitable gifts for Belgians.
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New York
Richard von Abrend
Rudolph von Krecht
Post Office
Houghton
Marshall
New York Democrats Back Wilson at State Convention
Syracuse March 1 The New York Democratic State convention endorses President Wilson for renomination praising his handling of national affairs. Murphy of Tammany Hall backs the platform and its unity with party wings. Adjournment follows Governor Glynn’s keynote as delegates prepare to present a strong reply to attacks on the administration.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Wilson
Murphy
Tammany Hall
Glynn
Videre
Democratic Admnistra
United New York de Oca
Sea Tragedy Threat Promised by Kaiser Not Carried Out
London reports Germanys new submarine decree allowing attacks without warning went into effect at midnight. Early notices mention the Thornaby sinking with all crew drowned and fears of a first victim of the new campaign. The Mediterranean and Italian coast see increased submarine activity as observers debate the decree's impact.
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Kaiser
London
Germany
Lon
Don
West Nartepool
Thornaby
Lloyd's Dispatches
Mediterranean
President Wilson demands record anti admin vote on armed ships
President Wilson told Congress he would accept no compromise but a record vote to warn Americans off armed ships of belligerents before resuming German submarine talks. He warned Germany a non consensus could show lack of support for his policy and international law. The Lusitania accord waits, and congressional leaders faced deadlock as the White House insisted on no compromise.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Germany
United States
Lusitania
White House
Denver Bishop Elected President of Religious Education Group
Bishop Francis J. McConnell of Denver was elected president of the Religious Education Association as its annual convention closed in Chicago.
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Chicago
Francis J. McConnell
Denver
The
Religious Education Association
White Star Cancels March Reservations on Three Vessels
The White Star line canceled all March reservations on the Lapland Baltic and Adriatic. The ships will resume passenger service in April after the fleet’s only remaining passenger vessels stay in operation.
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New York
White Star Line
Lapland
Baltic
Adriatic
Lewis and Stone Fight Twenty Rounds For Welterweight Claim
In New Orleans on March 1 Tad Lewis of England and Harry Stone of New York fought twenty rounds. Lewis now claims the welterweight world title after the bout.
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New Orleans
Tad Lewis
England
Harry Stone
New York
Lewis
Congress to Vote on Wilson Policy in Show of Resolve
Washington March 1 Congress prepares to go on record over the administration’s course toward Germany. Leaders outline a vote to test the president’s stand on armed merchant ships and the general international policy. Action aims to demonstrate resolve, though doubts persist about broad support in the House and Senate.
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Congress
Wilson
Washington
Germany
House
Senate
White House
Kitchin
Clark
Discarded Wife In Poison Drama After Shooting Husband
Mrs. Melcina Dyott, formerly married to Samuel Lyott, survived a botched suicide attempt after calling a reporter and saying she was tired. Police and medical staff fought to save her as she ingested bichloride of mercury following her husband’s earlier shooting. She lies critically ill at Central Emergency Hospital.
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Tate
Hem
Central Emergency Hospital
Netalia
Stockton Street
New York Orphanage Conditions Trigger Probe
Investigators report brutal squalor in New York area orphanages and asylums. Deputy Charities Commissioner Wm J Doherty testifies to filthy play halls, dirty meals, lack of toothbrushes, and undernourished children at facilities on West 250th Street and Staten Island.
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New York
Charities
Wm. J. Doherty
Gov. Whitman
Doherty
Buaten Island
Youkers
Babies Register for Baby Week Contest Next Friday and Saturday
The event, under Chapter P O Sintohood and hosted by Mrs C Meu dree and Mrs W C Kinkead, invites mothers with children aged one to three to register Thursday at 1600 Spite Avenue. The program features a baby week with daily activities and special music, with ministers and flower tributes on Sunday.
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Spite Avenue
BE. O. Sintohood
C., Meudree
W. C. Kinkead
Leader
Carranza Sees Possible Diaz Clash Over Mexico Supremacy
The Carranza government says it would welcome any incursion by Diaz to test leadership. Ambassador Arredondo relayed the rumor to Washington noting no confirmed troop movements. He cites little proven military experience among alleged Diaz allies.
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Carranza
Diaz
Mexico
Washington, Mareh
Carrants
Eliveo Arredends
Pelig Dias
Arredon
Imasmurh
Diag
New York Dolls and Bird Cage Kennels Fetch High Prices
The New York market shows extreme prices for children and dog items as an American art gallery auction features a gilded dog kennel and other pieces from the Yam(an)aki collection. A dog kennel sold for 2000 dollars amid ornate enamel work. The article contrasts this with harsh conditions for orphans in New York, whose bedding and linen are in poor condition.
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New York
Howe
Avery
Pais
Bkie
New York City
Yamanaki
Yas
Threats and killings reported in Chihuahua campaign
Passengers arriving from Juarez described Carranza forces under General Gutierrez killing a Chinese hotel keeper near Jimenes and threatening to execute five Americans before a release order. General Gutierrez was en route to command the Chihuahua campaign replacing Lule Merera as Villa movements spread toward Agua Nueva and Chihuahua City.
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EL Paso
Tex
Maroh Tf
Pasengers
Juares
Mentou Chrys
Carranza
Lule Iwuorres
Chihuahua
Jimenes
Cathwahua City
Carrolaea
Gutierres
Ataunie
Ccampaign
Ageinet Pronto
Villa
Lote Merrera
Chihuahua City
Agua Nueva
ChAiluahusity
Weather notes and unsettled patterns forecast
Fragments describe unsettled conditions with teetering temperatures and potential cold spells. The brief mentions Friday periods of variability and weather concerns without clear details on locations or exact impacts.
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Lepecia
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Dias
Heuhamin Argumedo
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