Declaration of War Moves as Wilson Calls Congress
The United States steers toward war with Germany as President Wilson summons Congress for an April session to authorize a formal declaration. Officials indicate a quick move to mobilize both army and navy, with broad public demand for action after German attacks. The address frames the conflict as a defense of American rights and international law, signaling a united push to confront German aggression.
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Germany
Congress
United
Washington, D. C
Mark
Wilson
Cohgreve
Mortiinss
Gaiman
Willons
Yenoe
Gom
Ice Dealers Session in Erie Marks Ninth Annual Convention
The ninth annual convention of the amoutation of which they are members gathers in Erie with over a hundred members and friends expected. Sessions run through today and conclude tomorrow night at the Reed House. Officers include C. Whelp ton of Dunkirk as president and F. A. N as secretary and treasurer.
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Ohio
New York
Pennsylvania
C. ©. Whelpton
Dunkirk
Corry
Yloe Provident
West
Wall Street Prices Rise After News of Congress Meeting
New York reports gains as traders react to Washington’s announcement that Congress will convene. Prices jump across sectors within an hour. notes point to volatility in grain markets amid talk of policy moves. One minor fire injury in Mayesville is non serious. fire damage heavy in a home.
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New York
United States to Recognize New Russian Government
Washington officials confirmed steps toward recognizing the new Russian government. Representatives from the Russian regime visited the State Department to inform that the government had been formed and that recognition from the American republic was anticipated in the near future.
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Washingto
Myron
Stile
Seven Die As Tornado Devastates Detmart Village
A March day tornado ripped through the village of Detmart near here, killing seven and destroying most of the business district. Rescue teams from nearby towns provided aid as residents faced homelessness, with losses running into thousands.
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Jared
Wien
Villake
Detmart
Mellowlig
He Reyolts
Isator
Cites
Excitement on the Avenue Late Today
A disturbance on Front Avenue ends with a woman reporting her husband’s threats to kill her and their two children. Officers arrive, separate the family, and take the intoxicated man into custody as bystanders gather amid rumors in the nearby area.
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Fiet
Avon
Rum Wan
More Troops Leave Border Camp Today
March 21 report from United Fross states the 19th Pa Infantry and other units of state militia entrained for state headquarters to demobilize. Other contingents prepare to brewie camp and entrain for their homes within a short time. Border mobilization has begun, with most troops remaining at Paso and vicinity expected to be ordered home within two months.
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Horonto
Alowg
Wilson
Walewaiie Courae
Uston
Congrens
Presidyne Wilson
Tivker
War Comel
Anime Toru
Universo
Ceilnine
Inatet
Harty
Fipon
United Fross
PI Pawo
Atate Nilitia
Diller
Rumors of German Revolution Ripple Through Amsterdam
Telegram telegraph service and steady influx of German newspapers into Amsterdam fueled rumors of a major German revolutionary movement. Reports claimed open revolt was imminent and unsettled markets as observers watched for confirmation.
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Unitd Press
Amsterdam
Demonstration on Model Wristage to Visit City Schools
Tamdorow C. P. Zanner of Zanner and Blater, Columbus, Ohio, will visit city schools tomorrow to present a model wristage demonstration. The event targets teachers of all grades with a 3 30 PM general meeting at Concord School, where Zanner will lecture on mode writing followed by a demonstration.
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Tamdorow C. P. Zanner
Zanner
Blater
Columbus
Ohio
Concord School
Willber
Keystone and Erie High clash in season finale game
Keystone basketball hosts Erie High School at Presbyterian gymnasium in a decisive season closer. Keystone lineup features Harold Metunes William Almendell Theodore Williamin Howard Crandall and Philly Young as a lively crowd awaits a prompt 7 30 start to accommodate the 8 40 train return.
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Presbyterian Gymnasium
Hw Keystone
Erie High
Wade
High Sileh
Keystone
Harold Metunes
William Alnendell
Theodore Williamin
Howard Crandall
Philly Young
Gesily Teol
Venta
Shapiro Indicted by Grand Jury in Drug Case
Federal grand jury charged Shapiro with selling a deadly drug to an Indian at Port Townsend in November. He was remanded to await trial in federal court after a preliminary hearing in Titusville, with bail set and a September trial date tentatively scheduled.
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Shapiro
Federal Grand Jury
Chu Shapiro
Pyriud
Shupin
United States Simmissioner Chase
Imillsville
Futral Court
Bon
Kutbuck
Shapiryi
Winnie
Titusville
Shapiro Ying
Shiline
Jackson
Hho Min
Jillet Acuiphok
Five Dead On Vigilancia Says Consul
Washington report states that about five American citizens are known to have died when the American ship Vigilancia was torpedoed by a German submarine. The item cites consul reports from American representatives and mentions connections to a Bradford police officer charged with highway robbery and a separate case involving Tuomas Capella of St. Marys.
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Vigilancia
Washington, D. C
Joseph McDermott
Privonser
Bradford
Mc Way Agrestinl
Tuomas Capella
St. Marys
Tradfond Yestendiy
Farsa
McDermott
Tnt
Ten More Villages Taken by French Troops in March Advance
Paris dispatch reports ten additional villages north and northeast of Saint-Quentin occupied by French forces as the general advance continues. Cavalry and infantry clashed near Ham and Savrennoia Castle, with stubborn resistance at a Liétte post. Verdun trenches were consolidated after night operations, with numerous enemy dead counted.
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United Press
Paris
Sdmaons
Laon
New Progress
Ham
St. Quentin
Monte
Savrennoia Castle
Chauny
Auotte
Verdun
Corry Girls Fall In Waterford Clash Score 4 3
Corry girls lost to Waterford in a tight game by 4 to 3 after Waterford surged late led by Miss Mason and Miss Pope. Waterford dominated the second half as Corry struggled with injuries and foul trouble, ending a promising season start.
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Mtor
Waterford
Phy
Hipwever
Ile
Comalin Potting
Kine
Seath
Dorey
1Yea
Mise Anny May Pope
Mise
Mise Mason
Laurel Bible Class Silver Social Report
The Laurel Bible Class held a silver social with a large turnout at the church. A program featured Plano Sale Dor aty Suller, vocal duet by Leon i Madvley and Mies Bolle del, vocal solo by Miss Sarah Moltines, reading by Benjamin Ruslink, and other performances. Coffee, cakes and pushnuts were served at intermission. The second part offered an old fashioned spelling match led by Mrs B C Yarves, Dr POG Wood, and Robert J Osborne, with captains overseeing. Several spell-alley participants were out of practice, adding to the lighthearted fun. After about twenty minutes the match concluded with merriment as contestants retired one by one.
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Proseyterian Sunday School
Mrn
Femaster
Plino Sale
Doraty Suller
Leoni Madvley
Mies Bolle del
Sarah Moltines
L. Ry Bliss
Anna Paulson
Benjamin Ruslink
B.C Yarves
Pog. Wood
Robert J Osborne
Forty-Six Plead Guilty in U S Court
Indianapolis March 2 forty six of an indicted group pleaded guilty before the federal grand jury in a U S court. The remaining men pleaded not guilty or filed demurrers. Assistant U S Attorney Frank Daley said most who pled not guilty had previously declined to change their stance. Julie Anderson ordered an investigation following a charge that witnesses had been served with time.
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United Press
Indianapolis
Frank Daley
Julie Anderson
Corry Fibre Expands Workforce and Opens Plant
Corry Fibre Furniture Company reports growth as about thirty-five workers are employed this week at the new Corry Industry plant. Ketner notes the facility is nearly complete with a first class staff and ample stock for shipments. Management says ample orders and steady demand for fibre chairs, with shipments to begin in April.
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Corry Fibre Furniture Company
Ketner
Corry
Liberties of Czar Are Curtailed in Russia
London dispatches report the Czar and family detained by the Duma executive committee pending government reorganization. Other wires indicate the Czar plans to remain with his family despite the confinement.
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Czar
Unitedness
London
Wispatches nesVille
Petrograd
Fb Czar
Carlos
Duma
Cer
British Premier Endangered After Home Attempt
London report says a man deemed insane forced entry into the home of Premier Lord George and fought off guards before being subdued. The incident followed a brief struggle as officers and servants defended the residence.
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United Presa
London
Lord George
Waite
Onder Genewt
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