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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1916
Page
1
German forces suffer destruction of two vessels on first day of new campaign. Dispatch notes fate of crew from one ship. Kaiser reportedly leaves Verdun front returning to Germany, per Rotterdam dispatch to The Daily Mail dated March 2.
Eight Capper publications in Kansas adopt a simplified spelling list announced by Simplified Spelling Board officials. Words include Tho altho thru thruout thoro thoroly thoro fare program catalog prolog ddecalog and pedagog.
London reports a German air raid on southeast England killing a nine month old child while signaling no military damage. The incident follows Germanys renewed submarine war with two merchant ships torpedoed off the Kentish coast the Thornaby and Malvina. The British Admiralty notes casualties and crew losses as insurance rates rise amid fears of more subs around the British Isles. Washington outlines a Germanesque civilian reserve plan to support wartime fighting strength including noncombatant workers and engineers. The measure aims to enlist civilians in peacetime reserves with later war duty assignment. The House Military Committee moves toward finalizing details as debate continues and the size of the regular army is adjusted.
London reports a halt in the German Verdun offensive with a lull extending along the front. Paris official statement and entente observers debate whether the pause signals a true halt or a temporary respite. French guns target second and third line positions near Port-a-Mousson and Remenauville amid ongoing bombardments.
An explosion of a compressed air tank on the new superdreadnought Nevada at Quincy Massachusetts injured three men, one seriously. The ship, to be delivered at Charleston navy yard tomorrow, was not damaged, according to Fore River Shipbuilding Corporation. Dennis McCarthy, a tester off tanks, was the most seriously hurt.
Rome reports the Salandra cabinet shaken as interventionist reformists exit support over wartime policy. Critics cite costly economy, hunger, and stalled gains against Austria in Trentino and Istria while Germany’s looming war threat grows on the Adriatic coast.
A. O. Kern, 53, is charged with arson for hiring Arthur Grubb, 35, to set Kern's Hotel ablaze on January 6, 1914. Five people died and four were injured as guests jumped to escape. Grubb confessed, saying Kern paid $100 and threatened to dismiss him as night clerk if he failed. Grubb poured oil on furniture and sparked the blaze. flames spread rapidly and trapped several occupants. Grubb was severely burned.
In Chicago on March 1 nine rebel Republican aldermen faced William Hale Thompson's administration in the primary. Seven rebels won, two were defeated by administration candidates. Contests threaten further action by defeated aspirants as Democrats aligned with Roger Sullivan swept alderman nominations.
Germany has sent an ultimatum to Portugal demanding the restoration within forty eight hours of German ships seized by Portugal. Lisbon reports show initial seizures on February 23 at Lisbon, with more ships taken in St Vincent on February 25 and a broader extension under consideration. Prime Minister Costa cited economic necessity and hinted at letting the treaty with Germany lapse.
In Washington on March 1, Frederico Alpherzo Pezet, Peru’s minister, called at the White House to bid President Wilson farewell. He declares he resigns from the diplomatic service due to the government’s inability to pay salaries. The legation will be handled by an Under Secretary.
Lord Kitchener appeals England’s home army of workers at Guild Hall to back the war with strict economy and sacrifice. Chancellor Reginald McKenna warns of a tax burden due to war costs while urging diverting capital to military needs. A. J. Balfour defends the government for not fully surveying the war’s scope.
Washington March 1 President Wilson risks his political future in a high stakes clash with Congress over the armed-ship issue. Reports say he may withdraw from the presidential race if Congress does not back his foreign policy. The House delays action, signaling potential decisive political denouements and new candidate speculation.
Louis Bianchetti, a hotel chef, testified he left Dolores Evens alive in Room 19 of the Perry Hotel, where her body bearing strangler marks was found. He suggested a second man may have entered the room and throttled her during a dispute over $250 missing from his pocket.
Henry Siegel ex millionaire merchant of New York City was rearrested as he stepped from the Monroe County Penitentiary. Eleven indictments connected with the failure of his stores and private bank were cited. Siegel said he sought a chance to work and pay his debts.
Salvatore De Steffeno, 27, of Akron, committed suicide in Toledo State Hospital after warning he would be killed by the Mafia. He had received menacing letters from Sicily and had been sent to the asylum in Crestline after appearing deranged.
The so called mysterious aeroplane over Duluth grain elevators and ore docks is revealed as a large toy balloon. It burst into flames and fell on the docks last night. Authorities suspect a practical joker released it.
The report outlines a weather pattern across Ohio Indiana Kentucky and West Virginia with rain or snow on Thursday and Friday and generally fair conditions by Friday. It notes a North Pacific disturbance over Southern Utah and cold highs, bringing snow west of the Rockies. Temperatures were low for the season with highs of 88 in San Antonio and 90 in Brownsville, and a detailed table lists evening temperatures and precipitation for multiple cities including Montreal Kansas City Omaha New York Seattle Chicago Los Angeles St. Louis and others. Continuous cold air persists in the North with warmer Gulf States showing a rise.
A blaze in Chicago on March 1 caused $100,000 in damages tearing through the Lockwood and Strickland sash and door factory planing mill and lathe shops. Fire crews battled the flames for hours before containment.
Navy officers would be promoted by selection rather than seniority under a bill by the Navy Personnel Board sent to Congress by Secretary Daniels. The plan seeks a 50 percent rise in officers above lieutenant, creation of a war reserve, and restoring the Commodore rank to speed advances for capable officers.
A brief dispatch from Washington notes March developments with limited readable detail and no clear event or outcome.
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