Open Door Policy in Danger as China Germany Rift Grows
Washington officials fear a China split with Germany could push China toward the entente. If allied with Japan, Chinese forces might threaten the Open Door, jeopardizing U S trade. Tokyo says Japan seeks loyalty from entente powers and cooperation with China to face Germany. Japan denies domestic bias and stresses friendly ties with America.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
China
Germany
State Department
United States
Pekin
Tokyo
Japan
Great Britain
Entente
Shidehara
Osaka
America
Senate manifesto grows as Wilson arming bill stagnates
A bipartisan manifesto to back Senate Bill 8,322, arming American merchant ships, gathers signatures from a large Senate majority amid opposition from progressive Republicans. With a session deadline looming, leaders warn a vote may not occur before noon March 4, 1917, and the measure faces a tough path to passage.
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Washington
March
Wilson
Senate
United States
House of Representatives
Mayor and Two Cops Slain in Tarboro Street Duel
Tarboro North Carolina reports a street duel left two police officers dead and Mayor Keech fatally injured. The incident occurred today with authorities investigating and promising further details.
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Keech
Weather Summary for Ohio and Nearby States
Weather outlook across Ohio and western Pennsylvania shows cloudy skies and colder temperatures with a chance of snow in southern areas. Expect a partly sunny, warmer Monday in some regions while other areas stay cold with light precipitation. Temperatures chart daily highs and lows across major cities, noting record March values and regional variations.
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Oho
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
West Virginia
Indiana
Tennessee
Varios Stations
Federal Reserve notes February U S business conditions stay prosperous
The Federal Reserve Board reports February business conditions across districts show general prosperity despite the international crisis. District summaries cite steady activity in Philadelphia and Richmond, with some setbacks in Cleveland due to rail embargoes and fuel shortages, while Chicago St. Louis and San Francisco districts remain broadly upbeat though lumber costs rise.
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Reserve Board
New York
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Richmond
Atlanta
United States
Chicago
St. Louis
Dallas
Mid-Sea
San Francisco
Fare Revision and Loop Lease Plan City Council Action
After an all night session the committee finished the ordinance to lease the rapid transit loop and revise the street railway franchise. First reading occurred in a special Saturday session with passage recommended by the Street Railroads committee. Members Mullen and Martin reported on terms from the Conference Committee. The Rapid Transit Commission also met in a special session Saturday morning.
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Mullen
Martin
Rapid Transit Commission
German Foreign Secretary Called Fool by Cincinnati Volksblatt
The Cincinnati Volksblatt alleges the German Secretary of Foreign Affairs is a fool and mocks his attempt at diplomacy. It asserts no immediate cause for war, compares German actions to England, and questions Mexico and Japan aligning with Germany.
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Cincinnati Volksblatt
Mexico
Japan
Germany
North Sea
England
Wild West stag party at Business Men's Club shocks Cincinnati
A 1000 plus attendees enjoyed a Wild West themed stag night at the Business Men's Club with a beefsteak supper. The event featured gambling games, frontier costumes, and staged scenes in a mining camp, with notable figures including Fritz W. Galbraith and Frank J. Zumstein.
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Party OF Business Men’s Club
Business Men's Club
Cincinnati
Coyote Gulch
Red Dog
Oscar Trounstine
Ohio Humane Society
Two Armed Men Rob Kroger Grocery Store
Two robbers held up the Kroger at Hackberry and Fairfax in Walnut Hills, escaping with 350 dollars. A red bandana masked one man, while the other restrained clerks and customers. Police were alerted and searched for the getaway car and suspects.
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Hackberry
Fairfax Avenue
Walnut Hills
Marie Jonas
Erwin Severling
Stanley Frany
Hackberry Street
Cliff Monte
Buckholz
Seidholz
Auto Patrol
Reprisals on France Threatened by Kaiser Says War Minister
Berlin March 3 War Minister von Stein told the Reichstag that Germany will impose immediate measures against French prisoners after protests over ill treatment of German captives. He charged thousands of German prisoners are forced to work near the front under fire and driven back by French officers. He added that England treats prisoners better but also uses them near the front and will face counter measures.
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Sayville
Berlin
France
Germany
von Stein
Reichstag
German Foreign Secretary Justifies Zimmerman Plot Calls It Defensive
Berlin reports that Foreign Secretary Zimmermann admitted Germany sought U S allies but framed it as a defensive precaution if the United States attacked. He defended contact with Mexico and Japan as a war measure linked to U S neutrality and pressure from South American republics. He cited La Prensa and Edward Price as supporting factors while denying malice toward the United States.
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United States
Germany
Mexico
Japan
Zimmerman
Transocean
Mexico City
Carranza
la Prenza
Edward Price
United
Zimmerman’s
Falling Wall Traps Dozen Firefighters In Detroit Blaze
A Detroit blaze at 183 187 Woodward Avenue traps at least a dozen firefighters under a collapsing front wall. Four rescued and hospitalized, others believed still pinned. The Field Cloak and Suit Company and R H Fyfe Shoe Company occupy the buildings, which are likely total losses with damages exceeding 500000. Fire originated in the Feld store as flames spread to the shoe store. Downtown apparatus responded. two entire companies are missing.
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Detroit
Calls On The Nation For Army Officers
War Department announces plan to recruit at least fifty reserve officers with rank of Lieutenant or Captain in every congressional district within sixty days. An examining board will assess applicants. emphasis on character and potential, not just technical skill. Practical army experience may compensate for rust.
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Washington
War Department
Department
Regu
Willard Named Chairman of National Defense Advisory Council
Daniel Willard president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad was elected chairman of the Advisory Commission of the Council of National Defense at a joint War Department meeting. He succeeds Dr. Hollis Godfrey who resigned due to private affairs. The commission reorganization also formalized W. S. Gifford of AT&T in a key role.
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Washington
Daniel Willard
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Council of National Defense
War Department
Hollis Godfrey
Philadelphia
W. 8. Gifford
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Fall Leads in Major Faction Demand Immediate War Declaration
The document cites a large faction pressing for immediate hostilities and an endless filibuster on neutrality. It outlines a proposed alliance with Mexico to wage war and shape peace, including Mexican reconquest of New Mexico Texas and Arizona and a plan to seek Japan's adherence if war with the United States looms.
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Mexico
New México
Texas
Ari
United
Japan
Zimmerman
Mexico City
Falk
Senate
Washington Senate Deadlock Over Neutrality Bill
Washington reports a Senate deadlock over the President’s armed neutrality bill, with most senators backing the policy but a faction blocking a roll call. Debate includes Germany’s alleged plan to draw Japan and Mexico into war, plus a push to suspend the debate to pass army and deficiency bills.
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Clapp
Germany
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Mexico
United States
Senate
Fall
Lodge
Foreign Relations Committee
Stone
Senator
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