Seized in Plot to Invade India In New York and Hoboken
New York police charged Dr. C Hanadar Chakraberty and Dr. Ernest Schunner with conspiracy to invade India via China under Wolf von Igel. Fritz Kolb and Hans Schwartz were held in Hoboken for alleged plots to destroy munitions. no attack on the President was planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz Kolb
Hans Schwartz
New York
C. Hanadar Chakraberty
Ernest Schunner
United States
Wolf von Igel
India
China
von Igel
von Papen
Welland Canal
Count von Bernstorff
Frederik VIII
Copenhagen
Chakraberty
Schunner
Berlin
K. Chakraborty
von ‘Jeel
West 120Th Street
Richmond Declares Patriotic Week Urging Flag Display
Richmond Indiana city officials call for all residents to display the American flag during Patriotic Week set by the city council. A resolution supporting President Wilson on the Germany stance is sent to the chief executive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
Wilson
Germany
Reverend Bouck White on Trial for Flag Desecration
The Rev. Bouck White founder of the Church of the Social Revolution and ten followers face trial in New York before Judge McIntyre in general sessions on charges of desecrating the American flag. Indictments allege they burned a flag in their so called melting pot on June 1 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bouck White
Church of the Social Revolution
New York
McIntyre
Graft Inquiry Targets Second Ring in Chicago Politics
Grand jury to probe a rival graft network said to be led by Homer K. Calpin State Representative Roger J. Marey and Meyer Crossman. The charges stem from Thomas Costello's confession and the Green Book found with an arrested associate listing fifty six disorderly venues under a Major, identified as State Representative Marcy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Charles C. Healey
Homer K. Calpin
Republican County Committee
Roger J. Marey
Meyer Crossman
Thomas Costello
Costello
Lieutenant White
Majjor
Marcy
Wilson to be urged to pardon Caminetti son
President Wilson will be asked to pardon F Drew Caminetti son of Anthony Caminetti U S commissioner general of immigration Caminetti had his appeal for a rehearing of a white slave conviction denied by the Supreme Court
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Wilson
F. Drew Caminetti
Anthony Caminetti
United States Commissioner General of Immigration
United States Supreme Court
Four Missing in Blast Hit Ford Plant Enameling Dept
Four men were reported missing after an explosion wrecked the enameling department of Ford Motor Company’s branch plant in Cincinnati Ohio on March 7. Rescue efforts and investigations were underway as authorities assessed casualties and cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ford Motor Car Company
Infuriated Mob Foiled in Becke r Murder Case
In Peoria Illinois on March 7 a mob of over 300 Mason county citizens sought to lynch William Becker, secretary and adviser linked to the Beckers fortune. Sheriff Close diverted to Pekin then Lincoln to keep Becker in custody amid pursuit by autos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Ill
Mason County
William Becker
John P. Becker
Close
Havana
Pekin
Tazewell County
Austria backs diver warfare in German sub campaign
The Austrian note to the United States outlines a stance on unrestricted submarine warfare. It argues neutrals bear risk in war zones and that belligerents set measures against enemy ships. It also states Austria adheres to prior assurances while reserving rights to discuss difficult questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Vienna
Reuter’s
Amsterdam
Ancona
Persia
Austria
Fit
O Gorman Denies Filibuster Claim Against Him
Former United States Senator James A O Gorman issued a formal denial of participating in a senate filibuster against the armed neutrality bill He said he used only five minutes of senate time in the final days and never objected to voting on the measure He stated his only objection was to provisions that could be seen as granting battle ship like protection to vessels He did not oppose armed ships per se.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Senate
United States
James A. O’gorman
James
Owen
Reed
Hoke Smith
Swanson
Lodge
Borah
Penrose
Cummins
Prandegese
Lodre
Wilson
Kenyon
Brand
Vardaman
Mississippi
Williams
la Follette
Printing of Flag Is Legal
Des Moines March 5 the state department of justice modified a ruling that held it unlawful to display printed American flags over editorial columns of newspapers The original opinion said displaying the flag over a newspaper opinion column violated federal statutes banning flag use for commercial purposes
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Des Moines
Mar
State Department of Justice
Omaha Girl Leola Brandeis Fatally Injured in Wreck
Miss Leola Brandeis nineteen daughter of the late Arthur L Brandeis New York and Omaha merchant was fatally injured when her car collided with a speeding taxicab at Twelfth and Farnam streets. Her cousin Loyal Colin was driving and swerved to avoid the taxi and struck a telephone pole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Mar
Leola Brandeis
Arthur L. Brandeis
New York
Twelfth
Farnam Streets
Colin
Whitman Attends Wilson Inauguration Escort
Governor Whitman attended the Wilson inauguration marching with the Sixty-ninth and Twelfth regiments of the New York National Guard as his escort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitman
Capital
New York
Wilson
New Yorkational Guard
Orduna Arrives Safely After Transatlantic Voyage
The Cunard liner Orduna reached Liverpool after departing New York on February 24. It carried 110 passengers, eight of them American, with arrival confirmed by cable advisories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cunard
Liverpool
Orduna
Prison sentence confirmed for Lieutenant Rigdon
Washington March 7. A five year prison term for Lieutenant Jack B Rigdon of the second Arkansas Infantry has been confirmed by the President. Rigdon was convicted of bigamy and embezzlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Washington
Mar
Jack B. Rigdon
Second Arkansas Infantry
Rigdon
Laying Deadly Mines How Powerful War Engines Are Handled
A historical piece examines how dangerous explosives are managed during wartime, detailing safety protocols for handling war engines and the procedures used to prevent accidents. It highlights the risks faced by crews and the measures employed to maintain control under combat conditions.
Gopher Fight Bill Fails in Minnesota Senate
Senator Sagen's bill to repeal the boxing law in Minnesota was defeated in the state senate by 35 votes to 31 after a brief debate. Friends of boxing, who expected passage, had planned a fight when the measure reached the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minn
Sagen
Minnesota
State
Senate
Friends of Boxing
House
German Spy Found In National Guard Receives Five Year Sentence
St Paul Minnesota March 7 Convicted private Paul L Scharfenberg of company L first infantry Minnesota National Guard sentenced by a court martial in San Antonio to five years at Fort Leavenworth Kansas A German script letter signed by Scharfenberg to a German woman intercepted by British authorities warned of President Wilson and claimed 10 000 000 Germans in the United States ready to rise if war comes It also stated 109 000 soldiers on the border would not stand up to an efficient force
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minne
Germany
Paul L. Scharfenburg
First Infantry Regiment
Minnesota National Guard
United States Military
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
San Antonio
Tex
Scharfenberg
Minnesota
United States Army
Wilson
United States
Signs Point to Extra Session Looming in War Policy
Washington reports hint at a possible extra session of the Sixty fifth Congress to resolve the dispute over arming American merchant ships. Senate moves toward limiting debate could clear the way for action on armed neutrality. President Wilson withholds exact authority details while awaiting cabinet guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mar
Wilson
Senate
Congress
Gregory
White House
Major Heiberg killed on Italian front in line of duty
Major Elvin R. Heiberg of La Crosse Wisconsin military attache at the American embassy in Rome was accidentally killed when his horse fell during duty on the Italian front. Telegraphed condolences came from King Victor Emmanuel III and other officials. Heiberg served at Rome since last year after a noted cavalry career in the Philippines and Mindanao.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mar
Elvin R. Heiberg
la Crosse
Wis
Rome
Thomas Nelson Page
Italy
Heiberg
Ambassador Page
Philippines
Cottabato
Mindanao
West Point
Wisconsin
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Hindu
Hoboken
N. J
Fritz Kot
Schwartz
Hayes
Black Tom
Kolb
Kingsland
Canadian Car and Foundry Company
Thomas Steele
Steele
Cologne
Rev. Bouck White
U. S
American Presa Association
Caminetti
Logan County
Lincoln
U.S
Hedges
Note
State Department
Lansing
O’gorman
Iowa Department of Justice
American Press Association
Gopher
Bill
Minnesota Senate
Major Heiberg
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