United States Set to Enter War as Germany Resists
Washington reports indicate the cabinet foresees active U.S. entry into the war with Germany as Berlin defends its submarine warfare. Austria seeks to stay allied with the United States while favoring Germany, awaiting crisis outcomes.
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Western Front sees more towns captured, Royaul Court among them
London dispatch reports Reuters news that the British have taken Royaul Court and eight additional towns east of Ba pame Ja on the Western Front.
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Royaul Court
Bapame
Reuters
Thaw Declared Civilly Dead At Extradition Hearing
In Philadelphia attorney James Gordon argues Harry Thaw is civilly dead and cannot be tried for crimes as his extradition to New York proceeds. Thaw remains hospitalized.
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Philadelphia
Harry Thaw
James Gordon
Thaw
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Chinese Tong War Continues Amid Peace Overtures
San Francisco leaders of the Chinese tong affirmed the war would continue at any price as peace efforts by the Chinese Peace Society failed. The conflict has left twelve men dead across four coastal cities amid grand jury threats.
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Chinese Peace Society
Chinatown
Features of the new game law open and closed seasons
The bill restricts water pollution disturbing fish life with exemptions for mills. It requires intake screens on canals and sets daily trout limits of ten pounds or ten fish. A $15 license allows sale of trout under seven inches for rainbow and six inches for eastern species. Seasons for grouse, mountain quail, pheasant, and ducks are outlined with new state and federal alignment. Deer, mountain sheep, goats, elk, and antelope protections extend to 1950. deer season runs October 16 to November. A double license system applies with resident licenses at $1 and nonresident licenses at $16, non citizens barred from hunting licenses.
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Germans Repulse Canadian Attacks Near Neuville and St Vanet
Berlin reports Canadian troops made four assaults on German positions east of Neuville and St. Vanet yesterday and were repulsed with heavy losses. The war office also announced a further German withdrawal along the Peronne Finsk road this morning.
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Switzerland votes against peace move in wartime stance
Berne reports the Swiss parliament, by an 88 to 22 vote, will make no move for peace at this time after reviewing recommendations from a commission assessing the possibility of a peace initiative.
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Switzerland
Berne
Effects of Adamson Law at Sparks
Sparks Tribune reports the Adamson Law will mostly affect yard workers in the eight hour day with a two hour wage increase. Freight and passenger service employes see little wage impact while many yard staff await back pay from January 1. Back pay checks will be issued once calculations are completed.
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Track Auto Ordered for Vo &T Railway by Manager
Carson News reports General Manager A. M. Ardery of the Vo &T railway ordered a special track automobile with 20 passenger capacity. The auto will boost company service and be used for small parties at lower rates than regular motor trains. It features flanged wheels and follows the design of a standard auto.
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Vo &T. Railway
America's Leaning Tower of Louisiana Lighthouse
An old Gulf coast lighthouse near Louisiana leans like the Leaning Tower of Pisa after hurricane waves undermined its foundation. A second tower was built in a safer spot, but the original remains cracked and tilting, defying gravity.
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George Hunter Laid To Rest In Community Outpouring
George Hunter, a 38 year old town figure, died leaving a life of candor kindness and public service. Funeral services held at his residence with Elka Lodge A F and A M honoring his memory and a large procession to the gravesite.
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Ernest Price
Ossie Miller
J. G. McBride
Robert Henson
Maude Henderson
Edwin G. Caine
George B. Russell
Gathen
Georee Hanter
Revolution in Spain Triggers General Strike
Washington March 30 Ambassador Riano of Madrid reports the revolutionary movement in Spain began with a general strike prompting suspension of constitutional guarantees in the provinces. He says the government has defeated the strike signers and relies on workers’ common sense and enforcement measures to restore order soon.
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Washington
Riano
Madrid
Spain
Your Flag and My Flag Poem Recited by Wilburn Nesbit
A patriotic poem about the American flag, its colors and meaning. It emphasizes unity, national pride, and the flag’s symbolic reach across lands and seas, with lines mentioning Red White and Blue and references to veterans and forefathers.
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Wilburn, Nesbit
Five Percent Freight Increase Approved by ICC
Wallington reports the Interstate Commerce Commission has allowed about a five per cent rise on all commodities moving east and west by rail and on Great Lakes shipping, effective today after the ICC declined to suspend the tariffs.
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Adamson to Succeed Sullivan as Nevada Tax Body Actuary
Fred Adamson, secretary of the tax commission, will be appointed actuary of the Nevada Industrial Commission effective April 1. Dan Sullivan is named state auditor by Governor Boyle, and the secretary of the new tax commission is not yet definite with rumors pointing to Dave Staunton.
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Nevada Industrial Commission
Dan Sullivan
Boyle
Dave Staunton
Embargo Placed On Telephone Service Nationwide
New York March 30 Vice President Bethell of the American Telephone and Telegraph company declared a temporary embargo on telephone service extension nationwide. He said it may be necessary to hold in reserve the facilities the government would need.
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New York
Bethell
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
President Wilson presides final cabinet conference
President Wilson meets with his cabinet in Washington to finalize plans before drafting his address. Champ Clark chosen by Democrats as next Speaker after acclamation. Republicans map organizational recommendations for the new session. Senator Chamberlain confirms authority to raise army beyond 700,000 by expanding regulars and calling out forces.
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House of Representatives
Champ Clark
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