Congress Grows Quiet as Wilson pivot to foreign affairs
President Wilson and his cabinet shift focus to international issues after Congress clears its schedule. The administration plans to respond to diplomatic notes and awaits Britain’s order in council outlining Allied steps against Germany’s submarine warfare. Initial appropriation action proceeds at last minute.
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Muscle Shoals Power Project Boosts Decatur Growth
Decatur residents hailed Congress approval of a 150000 dollar Rivers and Harbors appropriation for Muscle Shoals preliminary development. The plan anticipates river bridge, vast electric power, foreign capital, new transport lines, and lower railroad rates, boosting river traffic and turning Decatur into manufacturing towns. The project aims to complete surveys and final plans for Tennessee River improvements by December.
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Scores of lawmakers leave the capital on get away day
Washington legislators depart as spring recess begins. At Union Station the train shed fills with members and families. President Wilson signs bills before departure but patronage matters await action.
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Florence Faces Typhoid Fever Threat Epidemic
A Florence physician warns county health officers that several typhoid cases have appeared and seeks guidance on securing Dr. Paul Preblé of the U S Public Health Service. Florence sits along the Tennessee River.
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American Vessels Sunk by Mines Declares Gerard
Washington reports a cablegram from Berlin via Naval Attache Gherara di stating the ships Evelyn and Carib were destroyed by mines with no British fault. Both boats ran onto a mine field and crews are being sent home by the German government.
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Nashville police to seek Johnson in freight car raid case
Nashville police will arrive in the area in a few days to identify Geo Johnson, the black man arrested on a fighting charge and believed wanted in Tennessee for robbing freight cars. Detectives had worked on a safe robbery at Ewells or Spring Hill, Maury County, where the nearby L and N station was robbed on March 1. About $50 was stolen, with fingerprints on clay and cigar ashes as clues.
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Local Boys to Sail for England from Decatur
Lawrence Babbler and Fred Olinger, well known Decatur youths, left last night for New Orleans to board a horse transport to England. They will be paid 75 for the trip and $1 per day plus expenses on return. Both were former employees of the L. & N. railway.
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Dacia Declared French War Prize Amid Seizure
Paris March 6 The American steamer Dacia was officially proclaimed a French war prize. The ministry announced the Dacia was seized by the cruiser Europe and Brest maritime prefect pronounced the capture legal. Proceedings proceed as usual.
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Doctor Ayer Returns From Voyage Ten The British Isles
Dr. Ayer returns from Voyage 10 to the British Isles saying the submarine blockade is not as extensive as reported. He notes observers overstate the danger while travel reports remain cautious.
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Local Veterinarian Returns from England With Mules
Dr. H. C. Ayer a well known local veterinarian arrived home after a trip to England where he helped bring a shipload of mules from New Orleans for the British government. He said English civilians do not talk of war but are clearly aroused and crowds follow marching bands toward recruiting stations. He doubted submarines are crippling Britain as much as reports suggest and noted mail service appears unaffected.
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New Yorkers Press Abolition of Death Penalty at Hearing
Albany reports advocates led by Jacob Schiff urged replacing capital punishment with life imprisonment at a joint Senate and Codes Committee hearing. Governor Whitman has refused to lend his aid to the measure.
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Bread Riots Threaten Mexico City as Crisis Deepens
Washington reports Mexico is on the verge of bread riots with officials calling the situation "full of dynamite." General Obregon declares fifteen million pesos of Villa money worthless, worsening shortages. Rich and poor alike struggle to buy food, able only to use gold or personal credit and Constitutionalists money.
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Spangler Testifies Before Probe Committee in Montgomery
H R Spangler former secretary to Governor O Neal appeared before the probe committee in Montgomery March 5. He was questioned about alleged cotton market speculations by the governor and said he took no dictation or notes on the cotton market. Witnesses were summoned to testify about the governor s mansion purchase including Editor Williams of the Montgomery Advertiser.
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Western Union Transmits Filing Time Details
Western Union now transmits a filing time on messages for patron convenience. The feature shows the destination time and origin time to indicate transmission duration and origin point differences. It applies to two service classes and reflects the rate charged.
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Turks to Negotiate for Peace Rumor Circulates
Rumors report Turks negotiating for peace with widespread diplomatic chatter. The article notes General Circulation in diplomatic circles and suggests the American ambassador may be asked to intervene.
War News and Diplomatic Rumors From Europe
Paris reports Ostend bombarded by French and Belgian siege artillery as Allied forces press in along the north sea. Joffre continues hammering the German left center while France gains miles between Rheims and the Argonne. In Rome rumors say Turkey seeks peace terms and Italy faces pressure to act. Italian papers urge firm action amid Tripoli unrest and Turkish influence.
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Submarine Sunk Reportedly Tied to Merchant Vessel
Report from Hardlepole England states a British steamer Alston owner confirms captain said he sank a German submarine in the English Channel last Saturday. If true, this would be the second submarine sunk by a merchant vessel with no official confirmation yet.
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Turkish confidence on Dardanelles, Morganthau reports
In Constantinople on March 5 officials predicted the Anglo French fleet would fail to take the Dardanelles forts. Turkish preparations are mentioned for emergencies with unknown specifics. Ambassador Morganthau, the American envoy, has been in daily contact with Ankara and Washington, his duties greatly increased by recent developments.
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Germans inflict heavy losses on British near Ypres
International News Service reports severe British losses near Ypres as German forces push hard. French assaults east of the Argonne and in the Vosges are repulsed. In the east, Russian attacks north and northeast of Lomza incur heavy losses while the front west of Lomza to the Vistula remains unchanged.
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French Demand Pirates Trial for U 8 Sub Crew
Deputies in Paris demand that all crew members of the German submarine U-8, sunk by French destroyers in the English Channel, be tried as pirates and executed if found guilty of attacking merchant vessels without warning. Marine officials refused to disclose plans, saying prisoners would be held in a military prison until a decision is reached.
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Sinking of U-8 Triggers British Victory Celebrations
England rejoices as admiralty reports German submarine U-8 sunk by British destroyers. Crew reportedly imprisoned in Dover Castle after landing, amid controversy over pirate trials. Submarine described as one of Germany’s finest boats. sinking occurred last night, not yesterday afternoon.
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Germans Break German Lines Near Niemen
The latest dispatch from Petrograd reports German forces once again extricating themselves from a perilous situation along the Niemen as Russian positions are pressed. The item continues on another page.
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German potato sale sparks Cologne riot reports
Amsterdam dispatches say potato sale in Cologne caused riots with injuries to women and children. Authorities struggled to control the unrest as 10 500 sales were halted and the rest postponed to this afternoon.
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