Plot to slay President tied to hazardous device plot
Hoboken detectives arrest Fritz Kolb a German reserve from Mexico as two dangerous devices were found in his hotel room believed to target President Wilson. Police say Kolb confessed involvement with the Black Tom and Kingsland incidents and led to arrests of alleged accomplices.
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Fritz Kolb
Black Tom Island
Kingsland
Hoboken
N. J
Wilson
Mexico
Kolb
Jersey City
New York
Robert Fay
Hans Schiller
Barber
Tampico
Remington Arms Works
New York City
Kol
Germany
Standard Oil
Newark
Iowa
Des Moines
W. L. Henry
Henry Tax Company
Royal Duke
Brown Garage
Egypt
Senator La Follette and Defeated Preparedness Bills
Wisconsin senator La Follette faced political backlash as three major preparedness bills were defeated. The move signals a shift in defense policy debates and highlights tensions within party ranks.
Zimmermann Plot Discussion Dominates Reichstag Session
Berlin reports at a star chamber meeting of the Reichstag committee indicate Dr Alfred Zimmermann secretary of state for foreign affairs may have confessed and defended his plan to align Mexico and Japan against the United States if war comes. Debates split into three camps those approving but regretting exposure those disapproving over harm and those denouncing hypocrisy and conquest.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Alfred Zimmerman
Mexico
Japan
United States
Germany
Washington
Zimmermann
Giant for Iowa Eleven
Iowa City March 5 Without doubt the University of Iowa has one of the biggest football prospects for the year Bernard H Koyle of Des Moines is expected to enter the university for the second semester and be out for center on the varsity team next fall He claims the biggest pair of feet in the United States and awaits arrival of a size 23 toe from a Massachusetts firm with rubbers to match The young giant is nineteen years old weighs 275 pounds and is 7 feet 9 inches tall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Bernard H. Koyle
Des Moines
Koyle
United States
Massachusetts
President Wilson Urges Unity and Neutral Stance in Crisis
President Wilson warns Americans to unite in the current international crisis and maintain armed neutrality. He says the United States cannot avoid being drawn into world conflict and calls for peace, liberty, and equal rights while warning against factional intrigue. Marshall delivers second inaugural address stressing sacrifice and loyalty to the republic amidst threats from within and abroad.
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America
Marshall
Washington
Mar
United States
Wilson
American Republic
Senate
Option on Cardinals Sold to Jones Trust for 25000
Trustee J. C. Jones paid 25000 to Mrs Helene Hathaway Britton for a six day option on the St. Louis National League club. Jones represents the Municipal Organization of Baseball Enthusiasts which aims to purchase the club franchise and players.
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Britton
St. Louis
J. C. Jones
Helene Hathaway Britton
Cardinals
Jones
Municipal Organization of Baseball Enthusiasts
American schooner John G. McCullough seized for running blockade
London reports the American schooner John G. McCullough captured while attempting to run the blockade. The vessel was taken to Falmouth for cargo removal and prize court proceedings.
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U. S
London
Mar
John G. McCullough
Falmouth
Wife Slayer Gets Life Term
Terre Haute Indiana March 6 William Hart twenty one pleaded guilty to the murder of his young wife and shot himself during the crime sentence life imprisonment.
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Terre Haute
Ind
William Hart
Zimmermann Letter Seized by Hoosier Infantry
Four men of the First Indiana Infantry captured the messenger of Ambassador von Bernstorff en route to Mexico to deliver the Zimmermann note. The arrest was confirmed by two informants and two US Army officers. The messenger, said to have left Washington four weeks earlier, was seized Feb. 21 near Progreso, Texas after interrogation by Captain Chambers and Regimental Sergeant Robertson and was taken to San Antonio and then Washington.
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Houston
Tex
First
Indiana Infantry
von Bernstorff
Mexico
Heinrich von Eckhardt
Ger Tienrinister
Carranza
United States Army
von Pérnetorff
Goodrich Rejects Capita Capitol Purchase Bill in Indiana
Indianapolis March 6 Indiana's seventh general assembly closed at midnight. Gov Goodrich refused to sign the Corydon statehouse bill authorizing a $50,000 appropriation to buy the state's first capitol. He also signaled he would veto most extraordinary appropriation bills due to the failure of the corporation excise tax proposal which would have raised $2,000,000 in revenue.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana General Assembly
Goodrich
Corydon Statehouse
Von Arz Named Austrian Army Chief
Berlin reports General von Arz has been appointed chief of the Austrian general staff replacing General Conrad von Hoetzendorff. The announcement comes as military leadership reshapes the Austro Hungarian forces.
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Berlin
von Arz
Conrad von Hoetzendorff
Centenarian Assault Case Heard in Mt Vernon Court
David Kenetiski, 102, appeared before Judge Neal Dodds on a charge of assault and battery. The complainant was Tony Smetski. The judge declined to assess a fine.
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MT. Vernon
Ill
David Kenetiski
Neal Dodds
Tony Smetski
Dodds
Mrs Frank E Harris Heroine of the Laconia Victory
The article honors Mrs Frank E Harris wife of a United States soldier as a local heroine for her wartime actions linked to the Laconia area, highlighting civilian courage and community morale during the conflict.
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United States
Mrs Harris leaves Laconia as heroine aid to others
The wife of an American soldier, Mrs. Harris, is hailed as a heroine after the Laconia sinking. Cool and helpful, she assisted others and was the last woman to exit the ship. Her husband, Lt Col Frank E. Harris, commands at Fort Du Pont Delaware, and she was en route to be a Red Cross nurse in England.
Li Youang Hung Opposes Break With Kaiser
Li Youang Hung, president of China, rejects a rupture with Kaiser following reported tensions. He signals continued diplomatic engagement and urges constructive dialogue to manage bilateral differences.
Gronna Told He Discredits State Inparity Letter
A Fargo communique circulated for signatures and telegraphed to United States Senator A J Gronna criticizes his opposition to the armed neutrality bill. It states his actions do not reflect North Dakota citizens sentiment and urges support for the President.
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Fargo
N. D
United States
A. J. Gronna
North Dakota
Senate
Washington
Congress
Legislative Assembly of
Wilson
Wilson's Push to Arm Ships and Cloture Fight Tactics
President Wilson seeks authority to arm and convoy American vessels in the German war zone while Democrats push for cloture to curb filibuster power in the Senate. Secretary Lansing and Attorney General Gregory review constitutional powers, with Owen backing a one hour speech limit to expedite action.
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Washington
Mar
Wilson
Senate
Lansing
Gregory
American Line
Kern
Owen
Oklahoma
Ries
Congress
Flood Situation Grows Worse in Kentucky and South
Kentucky rivers rise rapidly as flood fears spread from the mountains to towns along streams. The steamer Louis was ordered from Paducah to assist in rescue work on the northern Tennessee river.
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Lexington
Kentucky
Kentucky Mountains
Steamer
Louis
Paducah
Tennessee
Market Prices for Live Stock and Grains Reported
Varmer's markets show cattle and hog receipts with mixed quotations. East Buffalo quotes list strong cattle demand with hogs at $14.50 to $14.70 for Yorkers and pits to $18. Sheep and veal prices are noted, with top lambs at $14.40 to $14.75 and veals around $14.60. Grain and butter prices also recorded for No 2 yellow corn and butter grades.
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East Buffalo
Stevens
Livestock Commission
N. Y
Claim That Girl Was Lured In Vincennes Case
Olney Illinois March 5 Robert Davis of St Paul Minnesota is under arrest charged with luring Miss Bernice Roberts seventeen year old high school girl of Lawrenceville to Vincennes Indiana where he detained her in a room for three days Davis had been employed as a civil engineer on the levee work at Vincennes.
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Olney
Ill
Robert Davis
St. Paul
Minn
Bernice Roberts
Lawrenceville
Vincennes
Ind
Davis
King Ferdinand of Bulgaria Ill in Austrian Health Resort
Rome reports King Ferdinand of Bulgaria is dangerously ill at an Austrian health resort. Advises indicate his condition is serious as unconfirmed symptoms circulate and officials monitor the case.
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Ferdinand of
Bulgaria
Rome
Mar
Probe Car Shortage Demanded by Iowa Legislature
Des Moines March 5 Investigation of the car shortage in Iowa will be demanded by the legislature.
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Des Moines
Iowa
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Frank E. Harris
American Press Association
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China
Kaiser
American Press Assoca
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Hung
Gronna
Orth Dakota
Varmer
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