Invasion Warning Amid Siberia Crisis and Harbin Developments
Reports from Harbin and London describe tensions as Chinese commander warns Holshevik forces that invading Chinese territory is an act of war. Soviet Siberian front lines shift with Semenoff retreating into Manchuria and Bolshevik efforts impacting ships on the Neva. Debates loom in Westminster on Japan's Siberian role and German alliance questions.
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Siberia
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Exchange
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Tokio
Manchuria
Mar
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Paris Air Raid Test Brings Baker To Shelter
March 12 Secretary Baker and Gen Tasker Bliss were in conference in a Paris hotel when an air raid alarm sounded. They sheltered in the wine cellar with Maj Gen W M Black joining later. Paris and suburbs reported 34 killed and 79 injured. 66 suffocated in a railway entrance. Baker later traveled to Versailles for further talks with Bliss.
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Baker
Tasker H. Bliss
General Hirse
W. M. Black
Versailles
General Bliss
95 000 More Men Ordered to Training Camps
Washington reports 95 000 additional troops ordered to mobilize for training with moves starting March 29. The call covers second draft groups, industrial workers, and men from most states except Iowa and Minnesota. Clothing and equipment are ready as the army plans to fill vacancies and replenish ranks as needed.
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Washington
War Department
Union
Iowa
Minnesota
Johnson
France
Wrothing
Trial by court martial begins for Captain Feinler
In Honolulu Fort Shafter proceedings begin against Captain Franz Feinler chaplain U S S A on charges of pro German utterances. Evidence includes a phonographic record and testimony on lectures allegedly reflecting pro German sentiment.
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Associated Press
Honolulu
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Franz Feinler
U. S&s A
Fort Shafter
Feinler
Senate approves expansive war bill with a 1.8 billion aid package
The Senate passed an urgent deficiency appropriation bill of 1.8 billion with riders allowing sale of enemy property to the United States and purchase of German owned wharfs in Hoboken New Jersey. The measure, which has already cleared the House, now goes to conference.
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Mar
United States
Hoboken
N. J
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House
Airplanes Raid English Coast Reported
Official statements report hostile airships striking the Yorkshire coast in progress. Another notice says five enemy aeroplanes were brought down yesterday in the same theater, per official announcement.
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London
Yorkshire
Rome
Casper Oil Operator Shot Porter Dies After Wounds
William Ashford, a negro porter, died at St. John's hospital from bullet wounds inflicted by Casper Oil operator C. C. Loy in the Al Vany hotel lobby on March 1. Loy remains jailed and faces first degree murder charges. three tellings circulate about motive including coat dispute, tips dispute, or mistaken target.
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C. C. Loy
Casper
Alvany Hotel
St. John’s Hospital
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Prase“uling
Sam M. Thompson
Wyoming
Ashford
Albany
G. G. Cauble
Utah Indian Chief to Marry Princess Today
Salt Lake City report states White Hill of the Cherokee Indians, a millionaire aboard the Antilles when torpedoed, will wed Princess Al- Tro-Ahun of the Klamath reservation. The ceremony is set on the steps of the state capitol tomorrow amid regalia and notable events with bond emphasis.
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White Hill
al- Tro-Ahun
Klamath Reservation
Oregon
New York Assembly Debates Prohibition Referendum Substitute
New York Assembly deferred ratification of the federal prohibition amendment and adopted a substitute referendum on the question. The vote was 88 to 64.
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New York
American Troops Raid German Trenches In France
An American detachment in the Woevre region carried out a surprise raid on German trenches south of Aiche court. East of Luneville American troops raided German positions after a brief artillery preparation, penetrating evacuated lines to verify condition.
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Woevre
Aichecourt
France
Luneville
Pistoon
No Man’s Land
Walsh
Toul
Clemences
Baker
Germans Defeat Czech Deserters Near Kiev
Copenhagen dispatches report German troops defeated a strong Czech deserter force from the Austrian army at Bochmatich six miles northeast of Kiev. The clash comes amid ongoing opposition within occupied territories.
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Bochmatich
Kiev
Transport and Tuscania Torpedo Link Revealed
Irvin Cobb reports in the Saturday Evening Post that the transport carrying Wyoming and Colorado artillery regiments to Europe was in the same convoy as the Tuscania. The torpedo that sank the Tuscania struck the transport, scuttling both vessels in the sea.
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Wyoming
Colorado
Europe
Irvin 8. Cobb
Saturday Evening Post
Cobb
Cavalry Regiment Rumored to Arrive at Fort Russell Soon
Unconfirmed reports claim a cavalry regiment about 2000 men and 2000 horses may be stationed at Fort Russell by week’s end, linked to railroad troop transport plans. Major Smok later comments troops are on the way but exact arrival timing and organization remain unsettled.
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Fort Russell
Colorado & Southern Railroad
Emoky
Yemalis
Booze Guards Not to Fire on Wyoming Cars
Denver March 12 Occupants entering Colorado from Cheyenne and other Wyoming points will not be fired upon by state constabulary if they do not stop on signal. Officers may fire only in self defense. The policy follows the Feb 25 death of Ray Harrier of Denver. Patrols will still halt cars to prevent illicit importations. Spike rocks and verbal signals may be used to stop noncooperating drivers. Attorney General Hubbard notes liquor smugglers profit heavily.
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Colo
Colorado
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Frank Adams
Ray Harriein
L. G. Hubbard
Adams
Government to Control Express Concerns Soon
Washington march report says government plans to extend control to major express companies including the Alans Aa' oe Valle-Pargo Soutien Great Northern Northern Canoe and Western Mol Express. Officials indicate railroads may face restrictions to non essential shipments while food fuel and menitions supply priority is preserved. An application for a 1 percent tax is before the air commerce board and a new director will oversee purchases estimated between one and two billion dollars this year.
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Washington
Mareh
Valle-Pargo
Pearson Hears Clemen cy Call Amid Escape Inquiry
A report from Cheyenne indicates Sheriff Wok Heeet and officials discuss executive clemency for Pearson as a probe in Denver considers the likelihood of commutation. Governor Gunter is linked to the broader review while Pearson faces possible relief under clemency.
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Dalees
Gunter Lied Werden Tynin
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