House Approves Authority to Arm U S Ships in War Standoff
The House passed a measure granting the president power to arm American ships and defend American rights at sea by a 403 to 15 vote after an all day debate. Administration critics seek amendments before final enactment as discussions focus on protecting munition shipments and broader war authorities.
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Washington
Mar
Wilson
House
White House
State Department
Congress
Navy Department
Senate
Flood
America
Mann
Representative Flood
Representative Mann
Chamber
Kitchin
Uncle Joe
Joe’ Cannon
Cannon
United States
Army
Crisp
Georgia
Food Inquiry Fund Cut From Sundry Civil Bill
Provision for 400000 for the federal trade commission's investigation of the food crisis was struck from the sundry civil bill by the appropriations committee. As ordered reported the bill carries 139028513 dollars.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Appropriations Committee
Inquiry Opens Into Army Council Refusal to Adopt Explosive
London March 2 report that a house of commons inquiry order was issued into allegations against the army council connected with its refusal to adopt an explosive known as white power.
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London
Mar
House of Commons
Army Council
Von Bernstorff Receives American Well Wishes
The article notes German ambassador to the United States Count von Bernstorff receiving friendly greetings from American officials as tensions rise while both nations plot divergent paths.
Senator Pomerene Attacks Stone Proposal in War Questioning
The senator warned that probing the administration’s sources would treat the President and the Secretary of War as witnesses in a police court. He denounced the Stone proposal in strong terms, stressing enduring U.S. resolve across decades.
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Ted
Pomerene
Lansing clears Japan and Mexico over German plot
Washington reports quote Japanese Ambassador Sato denying knowledge of Germany's plan to involve Japan in war with the United States while noting possible German Mexico involvement. Secretary Lansing states no Japanese knowledge of such a plan and confidence in Mexico's nonparticipation. In Mexico City German minister Von Eckhardt says he knows nothing about any Zimmermann instructions for a German Mexican alliance.
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Washington
Mar
Sato
Japan
Germany
Mexico
Lansing
United States
Mexico City
H. von Eckhardt
Zimmerman
U S Maternity Deaths 15 000 Yearly
Washington report from the children's bureau cites a nation wide study showing about fifteen thousand women die annually in the United States from childbirth. The finding comes from maternity experts and marks a stark view of maternal mortality.
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U. S
Washington
Mar
United States
Chiildren's Bureau
Swiss Minister Is Suspected by U S
An accumulation of disturbing activities by Dr. Paul Ritter, Swiss minister to the United States, has placed him in a near persona non grata status similar to Von Bernstorff. Ritter privately floated German American peace conference ideas to reporters before the State Department was aware, angering Secretary Lansing and President Wilson.
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Washington
Mar
Paul Ritter
United States
Germany
von Bernstorff
Lansing
Wilson
Ritter
State Department
Rochester Arrives Safe at Gironde Harbor
The American freighter Rochester reaches the mouth of the Gironde granting Paris reports. To celebrate the event the Oriental Navigation company of New York sends 50,000 francs to Bordeaux mayor for war services as seen in a Havas dispatch.
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Bordeaux
France
Rochester
Gironde
Paris
Orleans
Oriental Navigation Company of
New York
Wisconsin Senate rejects cabinet form proposal
Madison Wis March 2 senate votes 21 to 11 to defeat Bray joint resolution to appoint attorney general state treasurer and secretary of state by the governor in Wisconsin legislature.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Senate
Bray
Gen Carranza Sought Slice of U S from Germany
Mexican leader Gen. Venustiano Carranza sought to obtain a portion of the United States from Germany during wartime diplomacy. The plot aimed to carve territory or influence through negotiated concessions amid global conflict.
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Gen. Carranza
U. S
Germany
Note Authentic, President Says Note Authentic
President Wilson transmitted a State Department report to the Senate confirming the German note to Mexico City as authentic. Secretary Lansing stated evidence shows the note exists and is in U S possession, and further disclosure is withheld for public interest reasons. Senator Stone faced sharp rebuke over his handling of the Zimmermann note inquiry.
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Washington
Mar
Zimmermann
Germany
Eckhardt
Mexico City
United States
U. S
Wilson
Senate
Lansing
Foreign Affairs Committee
Mexico
United States Senate
United
Stone
Foreign Relations Committee
Withdrawal in West by Kaiser signals German retreat
Berlin reports a voluntary withdrawal along the Ancre and behind Bapaume with dugouts and depots destroyed. Paris says Bapaume falls imminent as French and British forces press the line. Turks routed, 2,590 prisoners since Feb 24, over 5,000 since Dec 20, 20,000 Turkish casualties. British pursue.
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Paris
Bapaume
Berlin
Mar
Peronne
London
Kut el-Amara
House of Commons
Bardad
Maude
Tigris
Venry W. Forster
War Office
Flood and Stone House and Senate Back Wilson Demand
The article reports that the House and Senate are supporting President Wilson in pressing his demand. It notes enduring political division and the legislative backing from both chambers as they move toward a compromise or confrontation, highlighting key figures and potential outcomes.
McKinister appeals to governor after forged check case
An appeal to Governor Goodrich has been made in George McKinister’s case. McKinister, a contractor, was found guilty of forging a $285 check and sentenced to five years. He paid a fine and costs totaling 3111 85 assessed by Judge Pence.
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Anderson
Ind
Goodrich
George McKinister
Pence
1800 Arms Workers Idle at Baldwin Locomotive Works
Philadelphia March 2 1800 workers at the Baldwin Locomotive Works were laid off after completing contracts to manufacture 13 inch shells for Entente allies.
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Philadelphia
Mar
Paldwin Locomotive Works
Chicago Live Stock Markets Summary
Live stock receipts at Chicago and East Buffalo show cattle 6 000 in Chicago with steers at 11.60 to 12.40 and cows 8.00 to 11.50, hogs 12.00 to 14.10, and pigs 12.00. Eggs and butter prices mixed, grains steady with corn No 8 white 1.01 to 1.02, No 3 yellow 1.01 to 1.02, oats 58 to 59, butter 29 to 40 4c, potatoes 2.40 to 2.76, East Buffalo hogs firm and lambs 14.60 with yearlings 13.00 to 13.50.
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East Buffalo
Dunning and Stevens
Livestock Commission
N. Y
Six More Ships Go Down In Unrestricted Warfare
New York reports six vessels sunk by unrestricted submarine warfare, totaling 8,953 tons and varying nations among the losses. The tally for twenty nine days reaches 196 ships and 480,863 tons. Also noted is butter theft from a New York commission merchant, valued near $1,254.60 at 41 cents a pound.
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New York
Mar
New York Commission
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