Cabinet Agrees on Action Toward War With Germany
President Wilson and the cabinet discuss the next move after German submarine warfare. A call for an early extra session of Congress on April 1 is expected to consider further steps to defend American commerce and potentially declare a state of war. Support among officials appears for a formal declaration and arming merchant ships if needed.
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Germany
A New Remedy Thompson's Kidney Tablets
Thompson's Kidney Tablets are claimed as a result of extensive medical research. The remedy targets kidneys and liver and may ease backache and other symptoms, with a money back guarantee if not benefited after use. Available from N. Ames and Co. or Thomas Downey with a 60 cent price.
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Well Known PRR Engineer James Fox Dies at 84
James Fox retired Pennsylvania Railroad engineer and Civil War veteran died last Saturday at the home of his sister in law in Corry. Born January 13 1841 in Memphis he joined railroading as a fireman on the Creek and Allegheny line and rose to engineer after 1878. Fox survived wrecks in 1875 and 1884 and served in the Third Light Artillery Cavy G of New York. He married Mary Bennett in 1866 at Erie. she died in 1891. He is survived by two sons a brother and a sister.
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Allegheny Railway
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Third Light Artillery Cattery G
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Pox
More Railroad Telegraphers Across Line Get Pay Increase
Philadelphia reports a $200000 annual wage rise for telegraphers and train dispatchers on the eastern lines of the Pennsylvania System. Effective from the first day of the current month, the raise follows prior company salary adjustments and includes a formal designation system for positions and pay. Negotiations were led by the Order of Railroad Telegraphers and allied unions. Over 4000 workers are affected.
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Alabama Murderer Escapes from Jefferson County Jail
Birmingham March 40 David Overton former clerk of Madison county circuit court convicted of murdering Judge Lawler escaped early today from Jefferson County Jail. Two other murderers facing death and four others under murder confinement fled with Jim Warden Lavender claiming they overpowered him with revolvers and took keys locking him in the jail kitchen. Overton, defeated political opponent of Lawler, was shot following a sensational trial with heavy political involvement. The escape was traced to a swift departure from the state and later reentry investigations traced to Tennessee.
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