Plot to slay Wilson linked to Hoboken bomb plot
Hoboken investigators say Fritz Kolb a German reservist from Mexico confessed to conspiring against President Wilson and tie the plot to the Black Tom and Kingsland explosions. Police say two bombs were found in Kolb hotel room and other accomplices were arrested as authorities probe wider ramifications including Tampico oil works and Remington Arms in Hoboken.
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Hoboken
N. J
Wilson
Fritz Kolb
Mexico
Kolb
Black Tom Island
Kingsland
Jersey City
New York
Robert Fay
Hans Schiller
Aso
Tampico
Remington Arms
New York City
Germany
Standard Oil
Newark
Canadian Car and Foundry Company
Russia
Iowa
Des Moines
Fritz Folb
Senator La Follette Causes Defeat of Three Prep Bills
Senator La Follette blocked three major preparedness bills, shaping legislative momentum. His opposition halted votes and drew sharp partisan debate as supporters argued the measures would bolster national readiness.
Germany Quietly Probes Zimmermann Plot with Mexico and Japan
Berlin reports at a Reichstag session indicate Secretary of State Alfred Zimmermann was questioned about a plan to form an alliance with Mexico and Japan against the United States if war comes with Germany. Public reaction divides into three camps: approval with regret, disapproval over potential harm, and rejection as hypocritical 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 expected to enter the university for the second semester and to be out for center on the varsity team next fall Koyle claims the biggest pair of feet in the United States and is awaiting arrival of a pair of shoes five 23 from a Massachusetts firm with rubbers to match The young giant is nineteen years old weight 275 pounds and is 7 feet 9 inches tall.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Bernard H. Koyle
Des Moines
Koyle
United States
Massachusetts
President Wilson Urges United America in War Crisis
Washington March 6 President Wilson urged national unity in the present world crisis and reaffirmed armed neutrality. He warned against factional intrigue and called for a united America in feeling and duty as the seas remain free and the nation shares in global responsibilities. Marshall in inaugural address appeals for sacrifice to save the republic.
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America
Marshall
Washington
Mar
United States
Wilson
American Republic
Senate
Option on Cardinals Sold to Jones for 25 000
Trustee J. C. Jones paid 25000 to Mrs. Helene Hathaway Britton for a sixty 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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St. Louis, Mo
J. C. Jones
Helene Hathaway Britton
St. Louis
Cardinals
Jones
Municipal Organization of
Baseball Enthusiasts
U S Ship Seized as Blockade Runner
London reports the American schooner John G. McCullough captured for attempting to run the blockade. The vessel has been taken to Falmouth where its cargo is being removed for the prize court.
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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 slaying his young wife and shooting himself. He received a life sentence and was reported for days to be near death.
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Terre Haute
Ind
William Hart
Zimmermann Letter Seized by Hoosiers
Four men of the First Indiana Infantry arrested the messenger of Ambassador von Bernstorff en route to Mexico to deliver the Zimmermann note to Heinrich von Eckhardt and General Carranza. The capture near Progreso, Texas on Feb 21 was confirmed by two rankers and two officers.
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Houston, Tex
First
Indiana Infantry
von Bernstorff
Mexico
Zimmermann
Heinrich von Eckhardt
Gertan
Carranza
United States Army
von Pernstorff
Washington
San Antonio
Goodrich Withholds Signatures on Indiana Capitol Purchase
Indianapolis dispatch reports Governor Goodrich refused to sign the Corydon statehouse bill for a $50,000 purchase of Indiana's first capitol and indicated he would veto nearly every extraordinary appropriation due to the failure of the corporation excise tax measure, ending the Seventh Indiana General Assembly.
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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 names a shift in military leadership and outlines the change in top command.
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Berlin
von Arz
Conrad von Hoetzendorff
Centenarian Assault Case In Mt Vernon Court
David Kenetiski aged 102 faced Judge Neal Dodds in Mt Vernon city court on a charge of assault and battery. The complainant was Tony Smetski. The judge refused to impose a fine.
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Mt, Vernon
Ilm
Mar
David Kenetiski
Neal Dodds
Mt. Vernon
Tony Smetski
Dodds
Mrs Harris Heroic On Laconia Sinking
The wife of Lt Col Frank E B Harris of the coast artillery corps showed remarkable calm and aid during the Laconia disaster. She helped others and was the last woman to leave the ship while en route to serve as a Red Cross nurse in England.
Li Youang Hung Opposes Break With Kaiser
Li Youang Hung, president of China, reiterates opposition to breaking ties with Kaiser. The statement signals continued alignment with Kaiser and emphasizes stability in Sino German relations amidst regional tensions.
Fargo Citizens Memorandum Urges Gronna Support
A Fargo communication signed by local citizens urges United States Senator A J Gronna of North Dakota to back the President and opposed the armed neutrality bill. The telegram to Washington states the action did not reflect North Dakota sentiment and discredits local patriotism despite party lines.
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Fargo
N. D
United States
A. J. Gronna
North Dakota
Senate
Washington
Congress
Legislative Assembly of
Wilson
Cloture Fight Looms in Senate Over War Powers
President Wilson presses to fix executive authority to arm and convoy American ships amid German submarine threats. Senate Democrats push for cloture to end unlimited debate, aiming to enable swift passage of armed neutrality measures. Senator Owen leads long push. past cloture attempts faced opposition from both parties.
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Senate
Owen
Washington
Mar
Wilson
Lansing
Gregory
American Line
Kern
Oklahoma
Flood Situation Worsens in Kentucky Border States
Kentucky flood danger expands as mountain streams rise rapidly. Towns fear floods while relief efforts move into the region. The steamer St. Louis is ordered from Paducah to assist rescue work in northern Tennessee.
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Lexington
Mar
Kentucky
Kentucky Mountains
St. Louis
Paducah
Tennessee
Market Summary for Live Stock and Grain Quotations
Warmer. Hors-Receipts 42,000 with light to heavy hog quotes from 11.25 to 14.10 and pig prices up to 14.10. Cattle receipts 14,000 with steers 11.60 to 12.40 and cows 7.75 to 8.40. dealers 10.75 to 11.25. Cash grain notes No. 3 white corn 1.07 to 1.08. butter quotes 40% to 49 cents. eggs 28 to 34 cents. potatoes 2.25 to 2.60. East Buffalo live stock: cattle 80 cars, hogs 30 cars, sheep 49 cars. lambs 14.40 to 14.75. yearlings 13.00 to 13.50. wethers 12.00 to 12.26. ewes 11.25 to 11.50. veals 14.60.
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East Buffalo
Dunning and Stevens
Livestock Commission
N. Y
Claim That Girl Was Lured
Olney Illinois March 5 Robert Davis of St Paul Minnesota is under arrest charged with luring Bernice Roberts a seventeen year old high school girl of Lawrenceville Illinois 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
King Ferdinand of Bulgaria Seriously Ill in Austria
King Ferdinand of Bulgaria is dangerously ill at an Austrian health resort, according to dispatches from Rome dated March 5. The news notes the monarch's fragile condition amid ongoing political tensions in the region.
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Ferdinand of
Bulgaria
Rome
King Ferdinand of
Probe Car Shortage Demanded by Iowa Legislature
Des Moines reports that the Iowa legislature will demand investigations into the car shortage amid concerns over supply and distribution.
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Des Moines
Iowa
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