Wilsons good offices eyed as Germany may seek peace
Washington reports draft of German peace proposals stirring interest. President Wilson likely to offer aid if opportunity arises. England imposes trade embargo on Germany. three British ships sunk by subs and U-20 loss noted. Sir Edward Gray’s reply awaited though not expected to alter current status. timing could decide the peace movement.
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Germany
Pres. Wilson
England
Sir Edward Gray
United States
Gray
Status of Black Presents Puzzle in Garret Case
The Garret case raises legal questions after his 1911 burglary conviction and escape. Officials doubt whether Judge Brickell can sentence without new evidence due to Judge Speake’s death. Garret remains in Morgan County jail awaiting resolution by the Supreme Court.
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Garret
Newt Thompson
Garnet
Morgan County
D. W. Speake
Speaker S
Brickell
Supreme Court
Mortgage filed by Alabama Power in Morgan County
A $5,000,000 mortgage has been filed in Morgan County probate court by the Alabama Power Company. The firm has taken over the light and power plants at several North Alabama cities, including Decatur Light and Fuel. The mortgage is among the largest used in the area and is expected to bring several millions into circulation as improvements are made to the properties.
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Morgan County
Alabama Power Company
North Alabama
Decatur Light and Fuel Company
Russian and German battle report from Poland and Carpathians
Liquid fire used by German troops in Poland north of the Pilica river causes clothing fires and severe burns among Russian soldiers. In the Carpathians Russian forces reportedly captured three Austrian companies and other officers. The war office confirms German regrouping at Augustowo and heavy fighting near Plock with high losses for Germany. Russian aviators also bombed Szczuczyn and Stawiski.
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Poland
Pilica River
Vistula
Carpathians
War Office
Augustowo
Plock
Russian Fleet Bombards Turkish Coaling Ports
The Russian Black Sea fleet shelled four Turkish coaling ports on the south coast Sunday, sinking five steamers and damaging three others. Fire was set to the town of Koslu, with an Italian and a Persian vessel among those sunk, the official statement says.
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Constantinople
Black Sea
Koslu
Women Lead In Building Trade At Decatur Club Meeting
The Progressive Culture Club endorsed the home trade movement to develop and build Twin Cities with home spending. The vote, led by Mrs. L. A. Neill, marks a notable stance among local women’s groups, with other clubs likely to follow. Members listed include R. H. Allison, S. S. Broadus, J. H. Calvin, J. W. Cunningham, and Martha R. B. Hoff among others.
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Progressive Culture Club
L. A. Neill
Twin Cities
Montgomery
Underwood Sees Federal Ownership Of Railroads
Oscar W. Underwood former House majority leader and Alabama senator elect urged in New York that if regulation fails to fix railroading conditions the public may accept government ownership. He called for government aid to industry leaders and argued regulation should sometimes assist rather than hinder progress.
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New York
Sphinx Club
Oscar W. Underwood
House
Alabama
Underwood
Germans claim attack on Dardanelles has failed
German press reports say Allied landings at the Dardanelles were repulsed and no British ships reached mine fields. They dismiss Allied successes as propaganda and note Constantinople reports show no landing achieved and mines untouched. Public life in Constantinople remains calm and business as usual.
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Dardenells
Mersh
Constantinople
Woodmen of the World Meet in Decatur Next Session
The Woodmen of the World plan to hold their next convention two years from now with the Decaturs Dothan Anniston Gadsden and Talladega among hopeful hosts. Locals from Montgomery and surrounding counties attend this year in Selma as talks begin on future sites. Dr George R Norman of Jefferson County was found guilty of burglary in a state medical exam fraud case, aided by Dr W M Avery who testified about paying $75 for a corrected exam paper. Norman faces sentencing later this week.
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Mey
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Woodmen
Selma
Melvin Hutson
John Green
Dothan
Anniston
Gadsden
Talladega
Montgomery
George R. Norman
Jefferson County
Montgomery County
Norman
W. Mi Avery
Five Points
Chambers County
W. H. Tenis
Avery
Suffren Suffers in Dardanelles Bombardment
Athens reporting from March 10 states during the bombardment of Turkish forts in the Dardanelles four shells hit the French battleship Suffren and six struck the British battleship Lord Nelson. damage extent remains unknown.
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Athens
Dardenelle
Lord Nelson
Sarah Berchardt Telegram From Balcony Message
Paris March 10 telegram from Sarah Berchardt states she is recovering and has been walking on the balcony for the last half hour. The message was received today.
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Paris
Theér
Sarah Berchardt
Prominent Morgan County men face back tax warrants
Thirty five warrants against leading business and professional men in Morgan County were sworn out and handed to officers for execution after a state and county license tax investigation by Back Tax Commissioners Mooring and Wallace. A hearing is expected soon.
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Morgan County
State ‘Department
Wallace
British boat sinks U-20 in wartime clash
The British destroyer Ariel sent the German submarine U-20 to the bottom in a sea action described as retribution for the sinking of three English ships.
Dardenelles bombardment and U-20 sinking reported
A dispatch from Athens says the Dardenelles bombardment continues with batteries silenced on Renkui heights. London reports German submarine U-20 rammed and sunk by the destroyer Ariel. crew surrendered. British papers call crews of captured subs pirates and the government vows not to treat them as ordinary POWs.
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Athens
Dardenelles
Renkui
International News Service
London
Ariel
England
U.S. Ships Move On Vera Cruz as Carranza Skips Responsibility
Washington reports several warships race toward Vera Cruz to pressure General Carranza while the U S seeks to evacuate American citizens. Officials note Carranza is not responsible as Obregon troops left the capital and Zapata's occupation could curb disorder.
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International News Service
Washington
Vera Cruz
Carranza
United States
Obregon
Zapata
London claims attack on Dardanelles renewed
London reports renewed allied fleet operations at the Dardanelles with slow but steady success. The Queen Elizabeth returns to action, its 15 inch guns targeting Fort Rumilieh Medjidieh Pabia after a Turkish attack appeared to be quelled.
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London
Althe
Dardenelles
Elizabeth
Judge Kirby Denies Restraint on Leo Frank Exhibit
In Louisville on March 10 following Judge Kirbys refusal to restrain police from interfering with the Leo Frank moving pictures exhibition the engagements of the pictures here were cancelled.
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International News Service
Louisville
Kirby
Leo Frank
Indian Deputy Attack Near Bluff Supposed Capture
International News Service reports hostilities between Indians and deputies near Bluff Utah. Deputies were attacked at Douglas Mesa about ten miles southeast. fate unknown, with no word on whether they were captured or killed.
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International News Service
Bluff
Utah
Sear Ten
Douglass
Messa
Bilbo challenges four opponents to state debate in Mississippi
Lieutenant Governor Bilbo issues a four way debate challenge to M W Reiley of Natchez Hy M Quinn of Jackson John R Talley of Hattiesburg and P S Stovall of Clinton He will meet each one every fourth day with other two not engaged in discussion to desist while he speaks at other points in the state meeting locations in Jackson Mississippi March 10
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Bilbo
M. W. Reiley
Natchez
Hy.m. Quinn
Jackson
John R. Talley
Hattiesburg
P.S. Stovall
Clinton
Romance of Three Continents Ends As Lovers Are Killed
In Rome Countess Black lies dead in her apartment and Antonio Cienfuegos dies from a self inflicted wound after a pursuit across South America North America and Europe. He shot the countess last night after following her through multiple continents and pleaded for her love. The couple’s saga ends with Paris prior separation and a final Rome confrontation.
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Countess Black
Hamilton
Antonio Cienfuegos
Cienfuegos
South America
America
Europe
Chile
Paris
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