Johnson reports ready to resign from senate role
California Governor Hiram Johnson reportedly plans to resign from the U S Senate to run for the governorship, with announcements expected Monday. Rumors sparked political alarm in California as advisers and allies arrived in Sacramento to discuss the move. Observers weigh whether the action sets a precedent. federal discussions noted in Washington.
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United States
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Earl
Los Angles
Capitol
Meyer Lisner
Raymond Robins
Cone Johnson
Victor Murdock
Washington
Hiram Johnson
Congress
Gerard In Cuba By Tomorrow
Havana March 10 The steamer Infanta Isabela will reach Havana tomorrow carrying Ambassador Gerard and his staff. Officials seek his personal report on the Germany break and further information to aid the government though public release remains uncertain.
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Gerard
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Germany
Alo
Freighter Ohio Sunk by Submarines Near New York
A 6,700 ton steam freighter named Ohio, which sailed February 19, was sunk by submarines off New York. The vessel was owned by Frenely Hite, with reports confirming the loss as of March 10.
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New York
Ohio
National Banks Ordered to Report Conditions
Washington March call from the Comptroller of the Treasury directs all national banks to report their condition on March fifth. The measure aims to verify the status of the unions and ensure accurate vote tallies in the current crisis.
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Washington
Adriatic Arrives in New York with 340 Passengers
The Whit Star line steamer Adriatic docked in New York from Liverpool carrying thirty first class passengers and two hundred and forty other travelers. No submarines were sighted during the voyage.
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United States Plans Restoring Atlantic Sailings By Month
Washington officials said the American flag will return to sea by mid month with regular sailings to resume. Details of ships and routes will be withheld to hinder German authorities while submarines are to be fired upon on contact. The move signals a defensive stance amid Germany being deemed an international outlaw.
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Washington
Administration
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Wil Ie
Cite Artment
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Appeals court rules for Southern Pacific in merger case
Attorneys for Southern Pacific report the US Court of Appeals at an Utah city ruled in favor of the railroad companies. The case challenged the merger of two routes and was fought by the companies.
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Southern Pacific Cmpany
By Lake
United States Court of Appeals
Utah City
Powerful wireless in German hands sparked post arrest search
A dig through the recovered wireless apparatus turns up in the pocket of Max Wax a German native. The instrument was found aboard a Grand Central terminal train after his arrest.
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Terlin Wan Mate
Max Wax
Germany
Grand Central Ata
Senator Stone to retain Foreign Relations chair
Senator Stone of Missouri will not lose the chairmanship of the committee on foreign relations for opposing the armed neutrality bill. This was established after the committee had finished its reasoned work.
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Senator Stone
Missouri
Committee On Foreign Relations
Columbia Treaty Urges Fast Action in Extra Session
Vice President Marshall urged Congress to ratify the Colombia treaty quickly in the extra session. The accord would provide the United States fifteen million dollars for disputed Panama Canal claims and strengthen ties with the southern republic at this critical time.
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Marshall
Congres
Republic of Columbia
United States
Demand 350 A Ton For Potatoes In Nevada Market
A Tonopah Bonanza item notes potato prices rise to 350 a ton with a Nevada market showing strength. An agent sought two carloads in Theyton but found demand sparse aside from one buyer asking seasonally for 21,200 per carload of sacks.
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New York
Tonopah
Secrch
Theyton
Count von Bernstorff Lands in Europe
Copenhagen date line reports Count von Bernstorff arriving in Christinia and declining to comment on the German Mexican Japan plot. The article also notes the Oakland arrest of Weil on a two year old warrant for passing a check without funds and the linked endorsement by Claude Armstrong. Weil to be brought to face charges.
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Count von Bernstorff
Christinia
Japan
Weil
Oakland
Henderson Bank
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Battle Mountain Mines In Active Operation
Bergerson of Southern Macfie announces $12 000 to install sidetracks at Battle Mountain to handle rising ore shipments from Copper Canyon area. Shipments average two cars daily, expected to rise with better roads and traction engines. A Caterpillar tractor will aid transport. Sommers Schmidt paid 90000 for Glasgow Western stock. The Dahl Macer mine near Copper Canyon remains a key placer site in the state.
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Southern Mac Fle Company
Battle Mountain
Copper Canyon
Sommers Schmidt
Glasgow Western Company
James Dahl Macer
Smuggling Arrests Taint German Linked Importer in Philadelphia
Philadelphia March 10 Harry Rhoner a wealthy importer and prominent German citizen was arrested by secret service men at his place of business on charges of complicity in a plot to smuggle goods off interned German liners. Other arrests are expected.
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Philadelphia
Harry Rhoner
Secret Service
Western Front Fighting Report From Champagne District
In the Champagne district along the western front a violent struggle is under way. The French war office says German assaults were repulsed by French forces amid heavy fighting near Paris.
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Paris
Champagne
French War Office
German Officers Convicted in Charlestown Vessel Sinking
Eight German officers of the Liebenfeld were found guilty of sinking a vessel in a navigable stream violating U S neutrality laws. Each was fined one hundred dollars and sentenced to one year in the Atlanta federal prison, with notices of appeal filed.
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S. C
Charlestown
United States
Atlanta
Georgia
Norwegian Ship Storatag Sunk by Submarine Attack
The Norwegian ship Storatag, aiding belligerent relief, was sunk by a submarine during wartime. An American Hug vessel was involved in the incident, as the attack occurred in international waters.
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Storatag
Hug
Belligerant Relief Service
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