War news and measures from Annapolis and London
News from Washington and London report German ships prepared for sailing by mid April and Germany seeking definition of offensive armament. Annapolis coverage details Maryland’s proposed support for indigent insane at Sylvan Retreat, plus various Allegany county bills on road signs, bond refunds, liquor fines, rectifications in dock penalties and a bridge bond issue.
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Washington
United States
Germany
Annapolis
Maryland
Sylvan
Allegany County
Zihlman
Allegany
Fisher
Married Men to Soon Be Called Under Derby Scheme
London press reports batches of married men who attested for service under the Derby scheme will be called in stages from April 29 starting with ages 24 to 34. The plan, though provisional, faces delays, exemptions struggles, and complaints about postponements delaying active service and raising public discontent.
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London
Lord Derby
Asquith
Derby
Air Service
Sir H. Mackinnon
Navy leader warns Pacific fleet vulnerable to single battleship
Admiral Winslow told the Naval Committee that the Pacific fleet he commands could be easily crippled by a single battleship. He said the force is inadequate even with reserves to meet any probable enemy in the Pacific and cautioned about the Navy’s readiness. He advocated a professional general staff and direct naval control of military functions.
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Washington
House Military Committee
House
Naval Committee
Cameron Melt
Winslow
Pacific
Navy Department
Atlantic
Navy
Dry bill skirmish opens in Maryland Senate
Annapolis Feb 25 The prohibition bill was taken up as a special order in the Maryland Senate with debates on postponing and exempting Baltimore city. Senator Frick spoke of poor health delaying his case while others urged voting to defeat the exemption amendment. rumors circulated that Anti-Saloon League leaders fear Baltimore city exemption and Gov Farrington may tilt toward the same outcome. Senator Mudd defended local option as crucial to the public, promising to push the measure despite criticism. (Continued on Page 5)
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Peicher
Garrett Couney
Warfield
Carroll
Senator Frick
Baltimore City
Joy
Calvert County
Frick
Temperance Committee
Drys
Bennett
Speicher
Senator Smith
Farrington
Dr. Hare
Senator Mudd
Campbell
Archer
Mudd
Baltimore
Maryland
Advertisement Calls Americans to Join Canadian Legion Against Germany
A full page ad in Raleigh News and Observer promotes crossing the frontier to join the Canadian Legion. It cites alleged German war outrages reported by Prof. J. H. Morgan in 1914 and urges red blooded Americans to enlist for democracy justice and peace with recruitment details in Leamington Ontario.
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New York
Themerican Legion
Secretary of the Navy
Danielea
Raleigh News
American Legion
William T. Gregory
Leamington
Ontario
J. H. Morgan
Home Affairs
France
Eight More German Ships Seized by Portuguese Navy
Lisbon reports eight more German steamers seized by Portuguese naval officers amid wartime actions. This follows earlier seizures as authorities broaden controls at sea.
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Lisbon
Ford Peace Expedition Arrives as Delegates Return
Eight more delegates who traveled to Europe with Henry Ford on the peace expedition arrived in New York aboard the Nieuw Amsterdam. Gaston Plantiff said the effort has cost Ford about 400000 dollars and will continue with remaining delegates in Europe. Dr Jenkin Lloyd Jones noted mixed views on organization but said the mission sparked discussion on peace in neutral countries and lifted morale for soldiers in trenches. Among the participants were Governor L E Hanna of North Dakota and Judge Lindsey.
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New York
Europe
Henry Ford
Nieuw Amsterdam
Ford
Gaston Plantiff
America
Jenkin Lloyd Jones
Chicago
L. E. Hanna
North Dakota
Lindsey
Creton Collides Off Diamond Shoals in heavy seas
The merchant and Miners steamship Creton collided head on with a schooner off Diamond Shoals during the night. The liner Dorothy answered wireless calls and rescued all passengers and most of the crew, with seven sailors remaining aboard.
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Baltimore
Creton
Diamond Shoals
Dorothy
Florida arrest on yacht of New York defalcation suspect
A man matching the description of Dr J Grant Lyman, wanted in New York for defalcations exceeding 800000, was arrested on a yacht in St Petersburg Florida. He refused to identify himself and faced questions in jail as investigators noted wardrobe trunks cash and a certified check on Manhattan Company with indorsements including John H Putnam Co. The yacht was bought in Tampa from two men named Smith and Olsen who had brought it from Chicago.
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Tampa
Fla
Manhattan Company of
New York
Man Struck by Engine on Green Spring Track
While walking along the track at Green Spring yesterday afternoon, Frank Gainie was struck by engine 4199. He was knocked to the track and his right leg crushed as the engine passed over it. He was taken to Allegany Hospital.
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Green Spring
Frank Gainie
The
Allegany Hospital
Cumberland Ministerial Association Faces State Slate Break
The Cumberland Ministerial Association is linked to overturning the Democratic State Central Committee slate for Cumberland magistrates. Rev J L Ward of First Methodist Protestant Church was sent to Annapolis to protest to Governor Harrington, aided by Ward's friendship with the Governor. William C Deveemon declined a governor appoint. Oliver H Bruce was moved from magistrate to school board before Deveemon’s appointment and refusal.
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Cumberland Ministerial Association
Democratic State Central Committee
Cumberland
J. L. Ward
First Methodist Protestant Church
Annapolis
Harrington
Ward
Cambridge
William C. Deveemon
Harringe
Deveemon
Oliver H. Bruce
Amsterdam Dykes Strain Amid Severe Snow Flood Threat
A strong northeaster and heavy snow cause widespread anxiety near Amsterdam. Flooding endangers villages along the border and dykes protecting the city. If a dyke fails, Amsterdam faces inundation as troops assist in evacuations and defense efforts.
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Amsterdam
Germans Ready for Break Says Paper
The Hague February dispatch reports Berlin newspapers defend Ambassador Von Bernstorff amid American criticism of his influence on public opinion. Cologne Gazette editorials argue attacks stem from American party politics and urge Germany to press on despite changing US views.
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Cologne Gazette
von Bernstorff
Hague
Netherlands
Berlin
United States
America
Famous Lawyer Dead in Atlantic City at 75
Pittsburgh dispatch reports the death of David T. Watson at Atlantic City New Jersey after an illness with grip. Watson aged 75 was the best known international lawyer in the state and served as United States attorney in the notable dispute with Great Britain over the sea boundary.
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Pittsburgh
David T. Watson
Atlantic City
W. J
Grip
United States
Great Britain
Congress Debates Warning on Armed Merchantmen Policy
The article reports debates in Washington over warnings and travel bans related to armed merchant ships during negotiations with Germany. Key figures include Senator Gore, Representatives Mondell and Hilliard, Speaker Clark, and President Wilson, with party tensions and stalled action as leaders seek more diplomatic clarity.
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Sul
Clark
House
Kitchin
Representative Flood
Wilson
Germany
Congress
Senate
Austria
Nator Gore
Frank W. Mondell
Wyoming
Hillard
Colorado
Gore
Verdun Battle Rages As German Drive Advances On Front
German forces push along an eight mile Verdun front capturing villages and taking thousands of prisoners. Paris dispatches say French lines hold at key points while Meuse forest fighting intensifies and both sides suffer heavy casualties.
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Verdun
Berlin
Paris
Meuse
Ornes
Brabant-sur-Meuse
Haumont
Samogenx
Beaumont and
Herbebois
France
Germany
Republic
War Supply Train Attacked in Tacoma Yard
A Great Northern freight train loaded with automobiles and war supplies for Russia was attacked by six or more men said to be Austrians in Tacoma, Washington. The air hose was cut in five places and the train split into four sections before the battle ended. two attackers were arrested as officials investigate motives and whether munitions were aboard.
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Tacoma
Wash
Great Northern
Russia
Seattle
Great Northern Railroad
Admitte
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