Wilson denies he advocated war with Germany
President Wilson released a statement denying any utterance suggesting a stance against war with Germany. The report centered on Gore's speech and a White House conference with Senate leaders about warning Americans off armed ships and the risk of severing diplomatic relations.
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Germany
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Senate
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White House
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Senate in Battle Over Ship Policy of Wilson
Washington March 2 The senate opened stormy debate over the presidents demand for a vote on his ship policy with Germany. The chamber heard two hours of fiery exchanges as Stone Lodge and Williams pressed for a recorded vote and possible hostilities were discussed. The house stayed firm against the McLemore resolution while a foreign affairs committee meeting was called. The president warned of a record vote and sought Republican support, inviting Mann to confer at six this evening as crowds filled the galleries.
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James
Williams
Mississippi
Lodge
Foreign Relations Committee
Gore
House
Congress
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Mann
Washington
Germany
Willams
McLemore
Foreign Affairs Comme
Chamber
German Guns Again Battle Verdun Front
Paris dispatches report renewed German artillery bombardment of Verdun and Champagne positions as French guns reply to a vigorous attack near Fresnes southwest of Verdun. Observers debate whether a grand Verdun offensive resumes or German movements signal a redeployment.
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Paris
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Heriin
Batte
Frankfurter Zeitung
Wurttemberg
Pepper Heights
Cousumont
Meeting Cancelled After Disorderly Crowd Disrupts Priest Talk
Joseph Slattery, former Catholic priest, lecturing for Guardians' Liberty in Chicago, saw last night's meeting broken up by a disorderly crowd and could not deliver tonight's address as building officials cancelled the contract fearing further trouble.
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Chicago
Joseph
Slattery
Guardians’ Liberty
Fortune confession tied to triple murder at Furrer ranch
Police quoted Louis Fortune admitting he killed Peter Furrer Bessie Furrer and a 10 month old baby at the Furrer ranch. The three bodies were found today in the ruins of the home. Fortune had been employed by the family and reportedly confessed after allegedly beating the victims with an iron bar yesterday. No motive given.
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Oxnard
Louis Fortune
Peter Furrer
Bessie Furrer
Furrer Ranch
Fortne
Fortune
Brandeis Defended by Witnesses in Senate Inquiry
In Washington on March 2 witnesses described Louis D. Brandeis as a public spirited man of high character. He faced opposition from powerful council interests due to his advocacy. Senator Walsh, leading the subcommittee, received a petition signed by over 1,000 Harvard students protesting Acting President Lowell's opposition to Brandeis.
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Louis D. Brandeis
Senate
Supreme Court
Waleh
Harvard
Lowell
Brandela
Italian merchantmen to sail armed despite decrees
The Malian ambassador in Washington Count Macchi reports Rome will continue armed merchantmen despite German Austrian decrees. Italy maintains armed ships will sail regardless of international orders.
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Rome
Washington
Count Macchi
Temperature Rises Sparks Weather Threats in Wyroming
Authorities warn of escalating tensions as a heat spike nears Wyroming with a likelihood of snow by Friday into Saturday. Residents urged to monitor advisories as local officials prepare for possible disruptions.
War News Delivers Europe Knowledge to Chicago
In Chicago on March 2 a group of residents will be informed about the European war via a traveling party. A Wallachian contingent rode in on a special car and will relay dispatches to those unaware of the conflict. Interpreters will explain how the war is reshaping their ancestral lands.
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Chicago
Lear Rant
Atle
Omaha
Neb
State Department Reports German Liner Appam Case
The State Department sent Count von Kerpatortz, the German ambassador, to Hampton Roads aboard the British liner Appam captured by a German raider. Announcement of the contents was withheld at the German government’s request pending a legal action by the original owner.
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Washington
State Department
Count von Kerpatortz
Appam
Hampton Roads
Bibel
Huntieh
I Wihe Federal Sours
Norfols
Stone Sparks Dispute with President Over U-Boat War Policy
Senate foreign relations chairman Stone stated he disagrees with the president on the armed merchantman issue amid the Germany Britain dispute. He notes Germany treats armed merchantmen as auxiliary war vessels while Britain argues for defensive arming with immunity for cargo.
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Great Britain
Cheyenne Leaders Stand Behind Sunday Closing Ordinance
A Cheyenne editorial urges continued enforcement of the Sunday closing ordinance. It argues city commissioners acted to reflect citizen wishes and warns threats to repeal will fail to sway their dedication to public duty and local commerce.
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Peity
Wade
Cheyennes
Howard of Commissioners
Phaerice
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