Navy Rising at Tampico Prompts Mexican Crisis Reports
Alarming Tampico conditions prompt War Department notes. Baker travels. Scott to White House. Navy in contact with Atlantic fleet. talks of aiding Mexican campaign. Five hundred marines sail for Pensacola. possibility of redirect to Tampico. Contingency plans for Haiti marines and border unrest discussed with Carranza envoy Douglas.
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Tirpitz Retires as Von Capelle Named Successor
The German Navy announces Admiral Alfred von Tirpitz has retired and Admiral von Capelle, head of the Administration Department of the Admiralty, has been appointed his successor as minister of the navy.
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Pittsburg Celebrates 100th City Birthday With Cornerstone
City marks a century since incorporation with a parade and cornerstone laying for the City County Building. Gov Brumbaugh and Senators Oliver and Penrose spoke, joined by Knox Byrne Shafer and others at a Fort Pitt Hotel banquet.
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Navy Head Creates Crisis in Reichs Tag
A Navy leader provoked a political crisis in the Reichstag as three political parties appealed for action and debated responses to the new tensions. Reports indicate shifting alliances and public concern over the crisis's potential to destabilize the government.
German Crisis as Tirpitz Resigns Heralds War Strain
The Cologne Gazette reports Admiral von Tirpitz's resignation signals Germany's first major wartime crisis. It notes submarine warfare continues, public opinion pressure on war methods grows, and factions push for unrestricted use of submarines to hasten victory. A parliamentary measure seeks no limits on submarine warfare in war zones. Two small vessels sunk in one day.
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Holland Demands Apology of Kaiser
British reports reveal continued German submarine attacks despite U S promises. Dutch liner Tubantia sunk in the North Sea. all Americans aboard survived with four missing. Dutch officials demand an apology and protest to Germany while Amsterdam papers press for U S backing against neutrals. Inland details list Palembang and Willie vessels sunk and S O S calls received near North Hinder.
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Greek consul in San Francisco kicks police officer
In San Francisco on March 15 M de Vassardakis Greece's consul general kicked a policeman in the stomach during an attempted execution of a judgment. He remains confined to bed as Sheriff Finn reports to Governor Johnson. State Department seeks investigation.
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Man confesses ax attack leaves victim with fractured skull
Lloyd Dashields, 38, described as black, confesses to striking William Mitchell with an ax on Thursday in Cleveland. Mitchell, at Charity Hospital, suffers a fractured skull and wanders the ward asking if he will die.
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Defense Is Insurance Says Hudson Maxim
Hudson Maxim, inventor and Naval Consulting Board member, told the National Democratic Club in New York that defense is insurance and we must spend what we can now to prepare even if no war occurs. He urged doubling fire department funding for defense and arming the people, advocating proficiency with guns and anti aircraft weapons.
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One House Voice Against Army Increase Bill
In a near unanimous House debate the army increase bill advanced to amendments with only Socialist Rep. Meyer London opposing. President Wilson showed conditional support while Hay described the measure as the President's own bill and Conference Committee action loomed for final approval.
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Guerrilla Leader Reportedly One Hundred Miles Ahead
A guerrilla commander is claimed to be about one hundred miles in front of advancing U S troops, with patrols and skirmishes reported along the route. The claim of his location underscores the tense frontline conditions and ongoing pursuit by allied forces.
Villa bandits mobilize near Presidio report
Messenger from Mexico says Villa bandits mobilizing to attack Presidio. Carranza troops reported cooperating with American forces for possible defense as Americans march toward Villa’s trail. censorship tightens and news leaks feared.
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Funeral held for Senator Benjamin F. Shively in South Bend
Private funeral services for Senator Benjamin F. Shively were conducted in South Bend with Rev. C. W. Lippincott officiating. Burial followed at Riverview Cemetery as nearly all businesses and federal, city and county offices closed for the ceremony with Congressional and State officials in attendance along with Vice President and Mrs. Marshall.
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Navy Secretary Opens San Diego Exposition
Secretary Daniels acting for President Wilson pressed a telegraph key at 8 o'clock this afternoon in the White House to officially open the International Exposition at San Diego California. Members of the California legislative group and several officials were present.
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How Like Some Humans Bull Defies Slaughter in Fremont
In Fremont Ohio on March 18 August Schneider and Will Smith, butchers, killed a bull by loading and firing nine times after one shot failed to kill. Despite rifle, pistol, and shotgun blasts, the bull remained alive until a final head shot ended it. An examination found only a hard bony substance where brains should be.
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Allen Kin murder flashback echoes in Roanoke case
Roanoke report says Yeh R-Toek Allen of the Allen family, once linked to the Iasus ville courtroom shooting, is dead. Will McCraw is sought as his slayer after a confrontation with Sidna and Floyd Allen relatives at Mrs. Birt Martins home near Mt. Airy North Carolina last night.
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Weather Summary Across States Reports Fair Weekend
The report notes Ohio and Indiana mostly fair with Sunday partly cloudy and Monday fair, Kentucky fair, West Virginia fair with little temperature change, and general interior fair conditions. It cites scattered lake snow, rain in Northern California, light North Atlantic storm snows in Southern New York New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania, and warmer temperatures east and south but below seasonal averages from the Upper Ohio Valley to the lower lakes. Frost occurred in South Central Florida. indicators point to generally fair weather today and Monday east of the Mississippi with rising east temperatures.
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Kilgallen seeks $50000 from Rathbones in alienation suit
George Kilgallon of Wilkesbarre sues James B Rathbone and wife of Elmira for $500000 alleging his wife Mary Rathbone was abducted after their elopement October 14. Kilgallon says she was spirited away to the Pacific coast and beyond with no contact. Kilgallon’s lawyers are Hourigan and Lenahan. Buffalo lawyer Smith represents the Rathbones.
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Rev. W. G. Waters Dies at 80
Springfield dispatch reports the death of Rev. W. G. Waters D D age 80 at his home near New Moorefield Clark County following complications. Waters was formerly Superintendent of the Toledo District and had a Delaware charge.
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Firemen buy old horse Colonel. ousted by motor trucks
Youngstown Ohio March 18 firemen donate to fund and buy the retired horse Colonel once used by the department. The animal had been sold after motorization and was found by Humane Society agents who had the owner arrested for cruelty. Colonel will live on a country farm where he will be better cared for.
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