Senate approves Tillman armor plate factory bill
Washington reports the Tillman bill to fund an armor plate factory at up to 11 million dollars cleared the Senate 68 to 12. Democratic and several Progressive Republican senators backed the measure as part of national preparedness. House passage was seen as likely despite manufacturer objections.
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Tillman
Senate
Borah
Clapp
Cummins
Grenna
Kenyon
Norris
Poindexter
Sterling and Works
Fire Devastates Paris Texas Business District
A $2,000,000 blaze began near the Paris cotton compress and swept northeast through thirty blocks, destroying most business houses and residences. The fire consumed the southern part of the city and reached the public square where open space halted its spread. Only about fifteen of over 140 business buildings remained standing.
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War Dept seeks spies fund in hunt for Pancho Villa
Washington reports Major General Hugh L. Scott asked Congress for a 20000 special fund to hire spies and scouts for General Pershing. Officials consider asking Carranza for rail transit rights to move troops and supplies in pursuit of Villa amid raids near Babicora Lake on Mrs. Phoebe Hearst’s ranch.
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Pancho” Villa
Hugh L. Scott
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United States
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Babicora Lake
Phoebe Hearst
World News Snatches From Washington to Galveston
A string of brief reports: Greek naturalized citizen Gus Sillas was killed by Gus Argeris in Washington after a curse on the President. William J. Bryan backs Wilson's renomination at Lincoln. GE announces 3 to 5 million dollars in bonuses. War Dept. shows 507 enlistments in five days. London's cable notes peace in sight for Galveston firm. St. Louis fur auction nets 135000 pelts and about 400000 dollars.
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Sillas
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William J. Bryan
Wilson
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War Department
Galveston
Tex
London
Revenue bill for defense reaches $150 million target
House Ways and Means Democratic leaders reach agreement on a defense revenue plan. Key points include raising $100 million via higher income taxes, a war munitions tax expected to yield 25 to 40 million, a 20 million mix from inheritance and excises, and repeal of the emergency stamp tax. Leaders expect $100 million additional income tax and anticipate White House acceptance.
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Kitchin
House Committee On Ways and Means
Congress
Wilson
Internal Revenue
Ways and Means Committee
House
House Rejects Kahn Amendment Raising Army in Hay Bill
The House defeated the amendment by 183 to 10 percent, preserving a 140000 regular army limit. Twelve Democrats supported the change while Republicans from Iowa Kansas Minnesota Ohio and western states joined the majority against it. The vote underscored regional, not partisan, divisions on military preparedness.
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Washington
House
Iowa
Kansas
Minnesota
Ohio
Mississippi River
Desert search for potash pressures domestic supply efforts
The Geological Survey reports potash prices rose from 39 to 509 per ton since the war began, highlighting the need for a domestic source. It conducts experiments and has sunk several deep holes in Nevada deserts and is drilling in the Texas Panhandle.
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Washington
Geological Survey
Nevada
Texas Panhandle
France urged to sell stocks to the United States
In a Chamber of Deputies speech Finance Minister Ribot urged France to scan its portfolios of foreign securities and send to the United States all negotiable American securities available in the French market. He noted the total of American securities was not as large as desirable.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
M. Ribot
United States
Burton Says Next President Faces Peace or War
Theodore F. Burton former Ohio senator and Republican candidate warned the nation faces a choice between peace and war. He spoke in Chicago on distinct political tendencies of the times, saying the coming period will be the most trying in history.
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Theodore F. Burton
United States
Ohio
Burton
Times
Teutons Make Major Verdun Advance As Zeebrugge Raid Hit
German forces press toward the Verdun Paris railway as heavy fighting rages near Avecourt and Malancourt. Russians claim gains in Galicia and Caucasus while an Allied air raid on Zeebrugge and Houttave inflicts damage on the submarine base.
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Houttave
Russians Push Back Germans in Verdun and Sky Raids
Reports from London Berlin and Paris say Verdun fighting slackened as Russia launched a major offensive against Germany. In England four German planes bombed east Kent hitting Dover Deal Margate Ramsgate and the Canadian Hospital at Ramsgate with nine killed and 31 injured. Aerial combat saw a French raid on Alsace provoke a large engagement with losses on both sides.
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Meuse
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Ramsfate
Upper Alsace
Nualhausen
Habaheim
Kaiser Thanks Von Tirpitz and Keeps His Name on Navy Lists
The Kaiser writes Admiral von Tirpitz a letter of regret and gratitude for his career as creator and organizer of the German navy. He also issues orders that Tirpitz’s name be recorded in the navy lists for all time.
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Admiral von Tirpitz
von Tirpitz
Berlin in Defiant Mood Says Greater Offensive Near
Lokalanzeiger argues peace offers are not awaited and warns of an intensified German offensive. The article claims Berlin believes Germany is stronger and will press the attack if Allies fail to propose terms, citing December 9 remarks by the Chancellor.
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Berlin
Germany
Orer
Fading Verdun Fighting and Renewed German Pushes
The fighting around Verdun has weakened with only artillery exchanges and no infantry attacks. German shells hit Douaumont and Damloup while French countering. a big explosion at Champneuville destroyed ammunition depots. Russia eyes Baghdad flank, aiming to sever Turkish supply lines as artillery battles intensify along the western front.
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Vaux and
Bagdad
Russia
War News Briefs Highlight Global Fronts And Political Moves
The British House of Commons approves a 4,000,000 man army estimate after debate. Dutch papers attack German submarine actions while Germany denies sinking the Tubantia. Austrian reports claim Italian attacks failed and Russian forces move toward British relief. French Finance Minister Ribot’s Verdun remarks are viewed favorably by Germans. German critics deem Verdun progress satisfactory. Romania rejects German neutrality guarantees. German submarines sink 19 ships between March 1 and March 18.
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Tubantia
Alexandre Ribot
Verdun
Romania
Germany
Rome
Mass of Bills Become Law in New Jersey Assembly
Trenton reports multiple bills advancing in the Assembly. Amendments pass on registration, tenement housing, Bible readings, and a road-improvement plan. Opposition cites church-state concerns. Governor to decide on some measures. The Hotel Traymore bridge project gains speed while library civil service exemptions fail. Guard Company G holds annual inspection in Ocean City with remarks by local leaders.
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Essex
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Hudson
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Godfrey
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Good Shane
Ocean City
Charles B. el- Mott
U.S. A
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West Philadelphia
Shivers
Mark Jake
Joseph G. Chamron
Clayton Haines Brick
Board of Trade
L. Thomas
Vance L Aly
Governor approves bills expanding state oversight and local powers
Governor Fielder signed measures allowing investigation into high school military training and record destruction for juvenile convictions. He approved fire, sewer, water, and tax relief provisions, nursing and bond authorizations, and county aid for tuberculosis, plus rail and trolley expansions looming in Salem county towns.
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Oliphant
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Commission On Uniform State Laws
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