Germany presses for U S war declaration cabinet to widen
Washington reports Germany seeks to force a declaration of war from the United States as the cabinet works with President Wilson on measures to prepare the nation for imminent hostilities. Officials state no mediation offers have been received and neutrals are unlikely to avert war.
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Retreating Germans force French women into labor
An elderly witness claims German retreat through northern France with women and girls pressed into forced labor for the enemy. He says aging men and women were taken into German work camps while towns met forced work duties, and notes fortifications were under three lines of defense with entanglements.
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Parla
Willa Phillip Stinmus
France
Mandreda
Airs
Hye Leon
Germany
Germans Forcing War Captives Into Front Ranks
report by United Press states Germany is coercing prisoners to serve at the front as reprisals. The Red Cross failed to persuade Germany to halt this practice. The appeal follows wartime disclosures from Berne and Geneva.
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Red Cross
United Press
Bernd
Switzerland
Germany
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Red Crous
Mate Parb
Ed Cron
Fn Ogard
Jewish Education Expands in Russia Under New Government
Dispatch from Washington reports Ambassador Francis Hoy stating the Shue Department recognizes Jewish schools and Amish education as free and valued. The text notes a shift toward Jews and education amid Russia's new regime, highlighting a sweeping policy change in schooling nationwide.
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Death of J J Dempsey
John J. Dempsey, a well known man on Hal street, died yesterday after pneumonia followed a grip illness. He had returned to work recently and grew ill again, passing away in the evening. He leaves a father and several brothers and a sister. arrangements to be announced.
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O'Slovk
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Eko
Coupney
Lo Hua
Frianda
Dia Tin
Lw Tathar
Damtule
Dayby
Michael
Thin City
Utloa
Minos
Yawn Mary
Russians Defeat Turks in Prolonged Battle Near Allaodad
Petrograd dispatch reports after six hours of bitter fighting Russian forces breached Turkish lines at Allaodad near Koringu. Russians repelled counterattacks by Baultei with heavy losses, taking prisoners and supplies. Turk forces retreat as Slava advances in Koelue sector.
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United Press
Petrograd
Allaodad Hiéar Koringu
Corcok
Koelue
New Bomb Plots Brought to Light by Detective
Detective Barth, after a year of probing German bomb plots, says bombs were placed in holds of food ships and only faulty construction prevented explosions. He names a man called Kelft, employed by Jupilin Vonigel, as a conduit for many devices uncovered when ships arrived at European ports.
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New York
Demctive Barth
Kelft
Jupilin Vonigel
British transport arrival and war events disrupt Atlantic trade
Final wire bulletins report a British transport arriving in Boston after a Danish Archangel incident involving munition steamers from New York, a German blockade menace in the Arctic between Norway and Spitsbergen, and a canceled 500 mile race at Indianapolis for Devotion Day.
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Archangel
Ruaala
New York
New U Boat Rule Worries Corry Friends
A wartime dispatch reports a German plan to bar all shipping in the Spitzbergen region to cut off Russian trade. Corry residents Mr and Mrs Kenneth Gilson visit Longyear City. the couple are Americans on the island with many Scandinavians.
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Russia
Angel Ports
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Longyear City
Spitcengot
Gilon
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C. R. Rogers
Canadian steamer aground off Prince Rupert
An unladen Canadian Grind Trunk sailing for Prince Rupert was reported aground in very shallow water near Prince Rupert. The vessel lies in danger of breaking up in heavy seas. All passengers and crew have been safely landed.
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United Press
Vancounger
H.C. Maren
Prince Torpert
Prince Rupert Apnending
Kaiser Wilhelm Suffers Nervous Breakdown at Resort
The Hague reports Kaiser Wilhelm is suffering a nervous breakdown and has gone to a resort in Bert Wealth to recuperate. Chancellor Bethmann Hollweg remains at Homibert rather than the German field headquarters as originally planned.
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Hombert @ Wealth resort
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Homibert
French Press Forces Germans to Withdraw in West
Paris dispatch reports French units pressing the German line in the west and forcing continued withdrawal. General Nolville's army claims gains near St Simon and Grind Sein Court with costly fighting and significant enemy losses. Allied advances disrupt German defenses as nighttime maneuvers continue.
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United Press
Paris
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Cottrell to Represent Commandery at Grand Conclave
A. L. Cottrell will represent the Clarence Commandery of Knights Templar at the 4th Annual Conclave in Pittsburgh May 4 92 23. Officials expect about ten thousand attendees with many from Meadville Titusville and Renova division to be present. Committees arrange extensive proportions to manage the event and anticipate a record turnout.
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Renova
Seven U. S. Ships Have Been Sunk
New York March 23 seven merchant ships of American registry owned and manned by American crews have been sunk by German submarines since February 1. The vessels listed include the Mousstonia on February 3 and the Toman Liew on February 4 with later losses the Algonquin March 7 the Vigilmnela March 9 the City of Memphis March 17 the Minos J March 18 and the Hostdion March 21 with twenty one lives lost.
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Minos
Berlin Denies Reports Of Revolution Fears
United Press reports from Berlin say Germans are satisfied and there is no sacrifice or fear of revolution. The dispatch notes rumors among neutrals about unrest are denied and claims of German unity and stability are asserted amid ongoing war pressures.
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London
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Connor
Penmanship expert visits the schools
A handwriting specialist from Zaner visited multiple schools including Washington Street and One East Main Street to observe the pupil work and grade levels. The visit highlighted strong results in penmanship, with praise from the expert for the Washington Street pupils and comparisons favoring the local program.
Navy recalls all retired officers under wartime expansion
United Press reports Navy authorities begin active service recall of retired officers to boost the active list. The move targets trained experienced personnel to meet expansion needs, with further quotas and deployments being arranged as part of wartime measures.
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Nusy Department
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Traimer
Santa Biove
Entente Allies Recognise New Russian Regime
London dispatch reports that on March 3 the Entente powers France England and Italy formally recognized the new Russian government. The move followed U S encouragement and reflects wartime alignment among the allied nations in support of the regime change.
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London
France
England
Italy
United States
Baseball meeting this evening plans summer league
A large turnout is expected for a community meeting on promoting summer baseball in the city. The Chief of Police office has been offered as a venue, reorganization plans will be discussed, and committees will review grounds with noon reports possible.
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Bait Ty Wnost Universal
Uelly Toague
Yeur Abe Napone Company
Raymonds
High School Athletic Association
Organiszne
Corry Man Re-Elected At Convention
Corry man C I Whelaton was reelected president of the New York Pennsylvania and Ohio Ice Dealers Association at the ninth annual convention at Reid House. Officers reelected include B Love of Corry as vice president and I A Slegel as secretary treasurer. executive committee members are C W Lamson F W Shafer and W Breenw.
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Pittsburg
New York
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Ohio
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Eastern Top Association
Middle States Ice Producers Association
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Dunkirk
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Corry
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Hiro
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F. W. Shafer
Franklin
Oil City
Express Train Derailment Near Brill Harts Station
The SS Louis express from Baltimore to York derailed near Brill Harts station south of the city. Five cars left the track but stayed upright. About 700 passengers were aboard and no one was hurt. Traffic in both directions was halted briefly as passengers were moved to a special train from York.
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