Fall of Amyrna Predicted as Allies Press On
Athens dispatches report Amyrna likely to fall before week’s end as Smyrna garrison prepares evacuation. Allied ships pound Turkish forts from the Gulf of Saros while minesweepers resume work under French protection. Queen Elizabeth and cruisers bombard land batteries near Bulair as forces land to seize the isthmus. Refugees in Constantinople fear relocation to Eski Shehr as Turkish capital shifts.
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London
Amyrna
Athens
Peirse
Smyrna
Pardanelies
Strait
Bulair
Constantinople
Gulf of Saros
Dardanelles
Elizabeth
Sofia
Constantingpie
Eski
Shehr
Asia Minor
Britain Declares Unprecedented Oceanic Blockade on Germany
London reports a government order in council restricting neutral trade with Germany aims to starve the Kaiser. The decree, effective March 1, blocks export and import of commodities via Holland and Scandinavia under German naval control, prompting anticipated protests from the United States and other neutrals.
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London
Great’ Britain
Germany
Asquith
House of Commons
United States
Holland
United States Challenging Germany Over Shipping Blockade
Washington asserts infringement by Germany of international law and neutral rights through a marine blockade. The note condemns Germany's actions as a violation tied to naval orders and signals a pivot to uphold treaty protections amid wartime tensions with France and Britain.
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Washington
March
United States
Doglans
Germany
Weinris
London
France
Two Babes Killed and Four Injured In Auto Accident
A family party riding in a touring car near Buton collided with soft dirt and the car somersaulted. Charles Johnson, 2, Hazel Johnson, 5 months, the mother and Emil Johnson were injured. Mrs Mack Bratty suffered facial cuts and a back sprain. Ekedly Johnson, the driver, was thrown clear. two children died at Creeley hospital shortly after arrival.
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Paton
Ily
Ead
Chariey
Johnson
Hazel Jonson
Abed
Johnnson
Emil
Mack Bratty
Windsor
Buton
Ewil Johnson
Creeley
Colorado scandal erupts as Howland expelled from Colorado House
Denver March 15. Representative W W Howland is expelled for perjury amid a bribery probe into the Colorado legislature. The House voted 60 to 0 with five absent to remove Howland whose seat is declared vacant and who remains jailed on a $2,000 bond. The probe extends with a renewed investigating committee mandate as Governor Carlson plans to push capital reform and compensation bills.
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Denver
W. W. Howland
Howland
House of Representatives
Republican House
House
Stewart
Dunkle
Legislative Investigating Committee
Biat
Damewood
Gallgos
Nelson
Bolsingr
Carlson
Barney O'Connell
Board of Capital Managers
Senate
US Warships at Vera Cruz Chief Warned Washington
Dispatches show Rear Admiral Caperton reporting the blockade’s relief at Vera Cruz and the Zaragosa’s return. The United States warned it would raise the blockade with the cruiser Des Moines if needed, amid Mexican gunboat incidents and tensions over Progreso.
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Washington
Carranza
Progreso
United States
Zaragosa
Caperton
Vera Cruz
Des Moines
Progresa
Houston
Department of Agriculture
Yucatan
Mansanillo
Pacific
Mexico
Mannanille
Army 15 NAS Taken From Law Breakers
Washington reports the War department backs Captain T F Ryan a recruiting officer at Annapolis cited for contempt of court after criticizing a judge who sought to sentence a prisoner to enlistment. Ryan will appear to deny contempt and argue the action injures the army. The Justice Department will assign a district attorney to defend him if needed.
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Washington
War Department
T. F. Ryan
Annapolis
Department of Justice
Ryan
World Heavyweight Title Bout Set for Easter Sunday
Promoter Jack Curley announced the Jack Johnson versus Jens Willard heavyweight title fight will be Sunday April 4 at the racetrack course. The 45 round bout begins at 11 o clock with Gov Hustillo denying any interference and Willard arriving from New Orleans with manager Tom Jones.
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Vavana
Jack Curley
Jack Johnson
Jens Willard
Hustilio
Willard
New Orleans
Tom Jones
Deposed SHSator Appointed at Newcastle Wye
Fred J. Schwidt has been named deputy in Newcastle Wye following the latest changes. The appointment comes after the recent removal of SHSator, with officials saying Schwidt will oversee key duties related to the new arrangement.
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Newcastle
Wye
Fred J. Schwidt
Beglaiuture
Beachey Dies in San Francisco Bay Drop
Lincoln Beachey perished after his new monoplane failed during a public flight at the Panama Pacific Exposition grounds. The craft broke apart at altitude, plunging into San Francisco Bay where his body was later recovered.
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San Francisco
Cal
Lincoln Beachey
Panama-Pacific Exposition Grounds
San Francisco Bay
Chipman
Dosehey
Kis
Beachyy
Hhmachi
Bla Pat Ehine
Sea Sons
Hie
Hiv
Joe Mears
Beachey
Irs
Amy Bleachey
Thie Ity
Sile
Boulder Doctor Convicted of Second Degree Murder
Dr A B Beers is found guilty of second degree murder in the Hygiene shooting of Will Hopkins. Jury recommends leniency with punishment from ten years to life. Beers addresses jurors, expresses faith, and others present show restraint as Hopkins’ family weeps. All principals are part of the Adventist colony at Hygiene.
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Boulder
Colo
Beers
Will Hopkins
Hygiene
Dr. Beers
State Penitentiary
Mae Beers
Wil
Sir Beers
Muth
Hopkins
Murelake
Weers Ladler
Two Million Unemployed Claim From Vail Report
Theodore N. Vail, president of the American Telephone and Telegraph, reports two million unemployed in the United States and argues for a one billion dollar annual program to restore employment and confidence. He calls for public control and regulation of public service enterprises to enable capital for expansion and stabilization of industry.
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New York
Thera Aere
United States
Theodore N. Vail
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Yall
Groducta
Manumunctaren
Voter Registration Conspiracy Trial Details Unfold
Indianapolis report notes Charles Miller and Terre Haute group in a registration scheme. Witnesses recount registrations exceeding legal voters, with candidates and precincts cited. Statements describe supposed coercion and multiple voting patterns as part of the case.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Charles Miller
Teenyne
Terre Haute
Taid Meyer
Hing
Heberts
Miller
George Evans
Ber Murray
Prank Hess
Thwir
Brotheer
Maes
Thomas
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Republican Party
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Dailey
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