Britain declares sea blockade to Germany during war
London proposers to sever all sea commerce arteries to and from Germany in a formal proclamation. The order allows seizure of ships and sale of cargo with proceeds to owners. A neutral clearance provision is included, and a copy was sent to Washington for transmission.
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Palmer Named Chief Justice of U S Claims Court
President Wilson selects former Pennsylvania Representative A Mitchell Palmer for Chief Justice of the United States Court of Claims to succeed Judge Charles H Howry whose resignation takes effect April 1. The move places Palmer in a high federal post as the government reorganizes its claims court structure.
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Wilson
United States Court of Claims
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Colorado Lawmaker Expelled Over Perjury Charge
Denver representative W. W. Howland was expelled by the Colorado House on perjury charges after a Saturday arrest. The House cited a money package received February 9. Waterman confirmed the tale of a $15 currency package. Howland testified the funds originated with Dr. Mary Bates to pay a woman detective shadowing a juvenile court probation officer.
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George C. Waterman
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John S. Phillips
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US-Wilson vows force to safeguard foreigners in Mexico
President Wilson declares rival Mexican factions must be compelled to respect lives and property of foreigners and ensure freedom of U S trade. A threatened blockade of Progreso prompts a warning to General Carranza and dispatches note no longer aims at internal affairs but peace and amity with the United States. The Zaragoza blockade is eased as weather drives it back to Vera Cruz, signaling possible end to blockades.
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Washington
Slain American in Mexico City Sparks U S Demands
John B. McManus, an American, was killed in his home in Mexico City as Zapata forces advanced, with the Brazilian Legation seal on the door and the American flag above. Looting followed the murder, prompting a U S demand for punishment, indemnity for relatives, and an apology from Zapata authorities.
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Cruiser Dresde Finally Is Caught in Five Minute Fight
A five minute battle ends with the cruiser Dresde sunk after engagement with commerce ships. The clash lasts minutes and concludes with the vessel going down. Survivors and wreckage reports are sparse but confirm the loss.
Record of naval victory and wartime fronts
The Dresden was sunk and all crew saved, a record for sea rescues. Reports from Paris say French and British forces claim gains near Ypres, Arras, and Notre Dame de Lorette. German and Russian actions in Przasnysz and western fronts show ongoing intense fighting with mixed fortunes.
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Ypres
British Order in Council Disappoints U S Officials
Washington officials react with disappointment to Great Britain's Order in Council embargoing all commerce with Germany and neutrals. Senator Hoke Smith calls the move high handed and intolerable as the United States weighs a strong protest and awaits Britain's official reply.
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Walter Crane Dies at 79 in London
Walter Crane, noted artist writer and lecturer born in Liverpool in 1845, died in London. He was famed as an illustrator of children's books and maintained a London studio for many years.
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Prosecution Scores In Terre Haute Case
In Indianapolis March 15 the defense failed to exclude evidence about post election fund discussions related to the Terre Haute election fraud case. Testimony showed coerced votes and fake checks at saloons, with several witnesses including repeaters and guilty defendants detailing payments for votes and forged absentee affidavits.
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Dennis Shea
Shea
Sylvester Jordan
Jordan
Jess Scott
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Art Gillis
Decision in Thaw case expected. lawyers receive threats
In New York on March 15, Justice Page reserved ruling on returning Harry K. Thaw to New Hampshire after extradition for conspiracy to escape Matteawan. Thaw remained at the Tombs pending tomorrow’s decision. Deputy AG Kennedy and counsel argued over the validity of the Matteawan commitment amid threats against Kennedy and Cook.
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State body seeks tax law change via constitutional amendment
A joint Ohio Municipal League resolution calls for a November election vote on an amendment granting the General Assembly power to classify property for taxation. Senator Wickline of Akron plans to discuss the proposal with Republican leaders and Governor Willis before introducing it, with Mayor Spiegel of Cincinnati serving on the approving committee.
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General Assembly
Ohio Municipal League
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Judge Allows Sunday Bread Ban Backed by Court
Cleveland March 15 1918 bread deemed not a necessity to justify Sunday sales courts uphold conviction of baker Ludwig Straka arrested in 1918 for selling bread on Sunday. The appellate court affirms municipal and common pleas rulings sustaining the conviction.
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Ludwig Straka
Straka
Defense Begins in Angle Manslaughter Trial
In Bridgeport Connecticut on March 15 the defense in the Mrs Helen M Angle manslaughter case over Waldo R Ballou's Stamford death began presenting evidence. Eight witnesses testified before adjournment and Angle was not called to testify. Counsel said she would speak tomorrow morning.
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Helen
Supreme Court Announces Easter Recess with April Return
The Supreme Court said it will take its usual Easter recess after decisions on March 22 and will reconvene on April 5.
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Washington
Supreme Court Today
Close Watch on Coast Defenses by German Officials
An American steamer officer reports Bremerhaven port security actions by German authorities to hide coast defenses. He describes crew being confined, submarines observed in port, and claims Germany turns out submarines at about one per day to deter foreign knowledge of navy havens.
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Bremerhaven
Zerbst Named Warden of Atlanta Penitentiary
Washington March 15 Frederick Zerbst Deputy Warden at Leavenworth has been selected as Warden of the Atlanta Federal Penitentiary succeeding Warden Moyer. The appointment takes effect April 1.
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Frederick Zerbst
Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary
Atlanta
Moyer
Miller Defends Press Liberty Before Senate Inquiry
The New York Times editor in chief Charles R Miller denounced an inquiry into ship purchase bills and press coverage as an invasion of press liberty. He argued news columns remain free from editorial influence and warned inquisitorial probes threaten U S journalism.
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Charles R. Miller
New York Times
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Senator Walsh
Times
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Not Me Says Root Candidate Denial for 1916
New York March 15 Former United States Senator Elihu Root declares under no conditions will he be a candidate for President in 1916. He made this statement today in New York.
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Elihu Root
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