Naval bill clash stalls half billion naval appropriation
Washington reports a constitutional clash as the House rejects the Senate backed naval appropriation bill with a $150 million bond issue for speedier construction and fifty more submarines. The Senate later removes the bond, then forwards the measure again while the House prepares a joint resolution to fund the bond.
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Washington
Mar
House
Senate
Ways and Means
Ways and Means Committee
Senate Approves Giant 535 Million Navy Bill
The Senate unanimously passed the $535,000,000 naval bill with no roll call after a late night agreement. The measure funds three battleships, one battle cruiser, scout cruisers, destroyers, submarines, and aviation hardware, plus pay and upgrades for officers, naval militia arming, and ammunition. The bill adds a $150,000,000 bond issue to cover the higher cost.
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Senate
Washington
Mar
la Follette
House
Chamber
Aviation Department
Navy
Indictment of Three Over Military Enterprise Plot
Albert A. Sander Carl W. Wannenburg and George Vaux Bacon were indicted by a federal grand jury for violating federal laws by forming a military enterprise against a nation at peace. Sander and Wannenburg are tied to the central powers film exchange in New York City. Bacon is jailed in England with two other Americans detained in Holland over espionage linked to the film company.
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New York
Albert A. Sander
Carl W. Wannenburg
George Vaux Bacon
Sander
Wannenberg
Central Powers War Film Exchange
Bacon
England
Holland
Roosevelt urges large US war effort to strike Germany hard
In Hartford Colonel Roosevelt backs a Connecticut military census and a massive expeditionary force. He argues victory requires full mobilization not party lines and warns Japan and Mexico alignment efforts show Germany will try again.
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Hartford
Conn
Germany
Roosevelt
Connecticut
Japan
Mexico
United States
Near potatoes tested in Anderson home
Anderson Indiana March 3 Near potatoes destined to help the high cost of living are being eaten at a local home. Professor George L Clarke of the University of Chicago sent a sample to his father Ralph Clarke former Indiana Retail Merchants association president who reports the new food tastes like real potatoes.
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Anderson
Ind
George L. Clarke
University of Chicago
Ralph Clarke
Indiana Retsii1 Merchants’ Association
Clarke
British Ship Knight Companion Sinks German Submarine
New Orleans reports that the British steamer Knight Companion destroyed a German submarine in the Atlantic. The submarine fired five shots, missed, and sank after the Knight Companion returned fire, with the second shot at about 7500 yards.
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New Orleans
Atlantic
Knight Companion
Zimmermann note authenticity questions swirl in Washington
Washington buzzes over the source of the Zimmermann plot letter as officials defend its authenticity. Debates include whether the note was obtained simply and whether exposing the source would endanger lives. Some doubt persists despite assurances from Secretary Lansing.
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Washington
Mar
Wilson
Lansing
Washington Inquirer
Count von Bernstorff
Mexico
Rush for first armed liner sails from New York
New York March 3 officials of the American line say numerous applications have been made for passage on the first armed steamship to sail from this port. Reservations indicate any liner sent after Congress acts will carry a full cabin list. No sailing date yet.
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New York
American Line
Congress
Berlin Orders All Ships Sunk In Atlantic War Notice
Berlin declares no warning will be given to ships after March 1 as submarines sink two freighters with Americans aboard. Consul Frost reports Galgorm Castle and Tritonian losses, with two U.S. sailors missing and others saved. Sidelights include details of sinkings, missing crew, and Taft urging world arbitration at Rutgers College.
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U. S
Consul Frost
Queenstown
Berlin
Mar
Admiralty
Atlantic
Washington
Donaldson Line
State Department
Frost
Buenos Aires
Bull Rock
William Jackson
Beach Street
New York
David Walker
Greene County
Virginia
Henry Merritt
Beaver Falls
Harry Richardson
Hanover Street
Boston
Halifax
Liverpool
Dingle
John Murphy
Admiralty Patrol
Mate
Charing Cross
Galgorm Castle
Austria
Servia
United States
Mr. Taft
Rutgers College
Lowden measure passes in Springfield
Governor Lowden’s consolidation bill, eliminating over 100 bureaus and creating nine new department heads, clears both chambers. Senate adopts conference report 41 to 0, House 131 to 2. law takes effect July 1.
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Springfield
Ill
Lowden
Senate
House
Portland unveils 400 carloads of Oregon spuds
Approximately 17,600,000 pounds of potatoes valued at $704,000 were uncovered in cold storage warehouses in Portland Oregon. The shipment equates to 400 carloads of good Oregon spuds at current prices.
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Portland
Ore
Mar
Oregon
Fourth Slayer to Die in Electric Chair Next April
New York report states Joseph A. Mulholland, the fourth man convicted for the murder of Mrs. Elizabeth Nichols, was sentenced to die in the electric chair during the week of April 9.
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New York
Joseph A. Mulholland
Elizabeth Nichols
Bandits Kill Mayor in Collinston Bank Robbery
Two unidentified men robbed the Bank of Collinston La about noon. In the ensuing pursuit they shot and killed P. W. Vaughan mayor of Collinston, a member of the posse. The incident occurred twenty miles north of Monroe.
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Monroe
Collinston
P. W. Vaughan
Forbearance Toward Aliens Amid War Call
Washington March 1. The council of national defense appeals to the American people to refrain from suspicion or aggression toward aliens in the event of war, urging calm and restraint in a time of national tension.
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Washington
Mar
Council of National Defense
Taft Ready to Sacrifice Soa to Avert World War
Former president William Howard Taft declares willingness to concede strategic objectives to prevent a universal war. He argues diplomacy and concessions may avert a broader conflict and protect national interests.
Wilson to Take Oath on Own Bible for Second Inauguration
President Wilson will swear in again on his personal Bible, the same one used when he became New Jersey governor and then President. The Bible remains his own property.
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Washington
Mar
Wilson
New Jersey
New York Bars Les Darcy from Boxing
Albany reports Governor Whitman forbids Les Darcy from fighting in New York and condemns the Australian promoter's plans alleging he fled Australia in disguise for a risky purse. Minnesota boxing officials also oppose Darcy facing Mike Gibbons and say they will review the case before any bout.
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Albany
Mar
Les Darcy
New York
Whitman
Jack Dillon
Australia
St. Paul
Mike Gibbons
Minnesota
Robert J. Seiberlich
Seiberlich
Darcy
Gibbons
Hold German in Cuban Plot
Pablo Dreher a German was arraigned by Cuban authorities in Havana on conspiracy charges. He is an intimate friend of General Jose Miguel Gomez who heads a revolt against President Menocal, aided by U. S. warships surrounding the island. A destroyer departed Havana harbor heading west.
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Havana
Mar
Pablo Dreher
Dreher
Jose Miguel Gomez
Cuba
Menocal
U. S
German Submarine Base Reported Near Panama Gulf
Panama City reports Germany has established a submarine base in the Gulf of Darien. Panamanian officials say investigations have been shared with Washington. They believe German submarines operate in these waters as part of a Latin American influence project.
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Panama City
Mar
Germany
Gulf of Darien
Washington
Wilson Victor on Ship Arming Sweeps Through Senate
Washington reports that a large majority in the senate supported arming American merchant ships to protect life and rights at sea as Germany escalated submarine warfare. The vote was 76 to 16, with Senator Stone leading opposition before resigning the bill to Senator Hitchcock.
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Washington
Mar
Germany
United States
Senate
Wilson
Stone
Missouri
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Indiana Senate backs Wilson in international crisis
Indiana senators pledged the state's loyalty to President Wilson in the international crisis and urged both Republicans and Democrats in Congress to support the President. The resolution, introduced by Senator Simmons, was adopted without dissent.
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Indiana
Wilson
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana Senate
Congress
Simmons
Fence to guard Rock Island Arsenal shops
Work began on a tall woven wire fence around all Rock Island arsenal shops. The barrier will be topped with barbed wire and fortified by a heavy increase in armed guards.
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Rock Island, Ill
Rock Island Arsenal
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