Recognized Russia's New Government by United States
The United States formally recognizes the new Russian government established after the revolt against the Romanoff dynasty. Ambassador Francis in Petrograd received instructions to convey US recognition to Minister Milakoff, granting the new rulers official standing among nations.
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Washington
Russia
United States
State Department
Polk
Department
David S. Francis
Petrograd
Milakoff
Russkia Volta
Tearkoe-Selo
Rasputin
London
Reuter
Tradn
Cyril
Ndon
Vertchinsk
Siberia
Chita
Maria Spiridonova
Maria Spiridonovo
Tuzhenoffsky
Tambov
Jal
Nicholas
Tsarkoe-Selo
Korniloff
Chicago Market Reports for Hogs Cattle and Grains
Chicago live stock receipts Hog s 37000 with light sells 14.80 15.00 range heavy packing 14.80 15.05 good to fancy pigs 11.60 13.50. Cattle receipts 7500 with steers 11.50 12.25 cows 8.75 9.40 butcher 14.75 15.00 prime dealers. Cash grain corn No 3 white 1.12 1.13 No 3 yellow 1.12 1.14 oats No 3 white 61 61 4 c. Butter extras 40c firsts 38 39c seconds 33 34c eggs firsts 27 14 27c mixed 25 27c potatoes 2.25 2.60. East Buffalo cattle receipts 15 cars market steady hogs 19 cars market steady heavy 15.90 16.00 workers. pigs 14.00 15.00. sheep receipts 10 cars top lambs 15.65 yearlings 18.00 14.00 wethers 12.50 12.75 ewes 11.50 11.75 calves 16.00.
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Chicago
East Buffalo
Dunning and Stevens
Livestock Commission
Grand Duchess Tatiana Near Death From Measles
Ex-Czarist grand duchess Tatiana, identified as the daughter of the former Russian ruler, faces a severe measles illness that authorities fear could be fatal. Medical updates urge rest and quarantine as doctors monitor her condition.
German Ships May Leave If War Comes
Washington reports that hundreds of German merchant vessels in American harbors could depart if the United States enters war with Germany. Ships could leave now with a clean bill of health and nine months leeway after a war declaration to re equip. The navy department says the government would seize them only if all are paid in full.
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Washington
Mar
United States
Germany
Navy Department
Navy Recruiting Push Amid Shortage As Army Sends Officers
President Wilson suspended the eight hour work rule to speed wartime needs. The Navy reports a shortfall of 15 154 men toward 74 500 authorized, with recruiting up sharply this month. Army announces 346 new second lieutenants completing training and headed to Texas New Mexico Arizona and California posts. West Point cadets begin training and examinations for forty new officers.
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Washington
Mar
Navy
Congress
Department
Annapolis
Army
Leavenworth
Kan
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
California
U S Plans 5000 Aircraft Fleet To Boost Air Force
Washington reports the National Advisory Committee of Aeronautics plans a 5000 aircraft fleet of standardized types to augment the U S air force. A trio of manufacturers and four advisory members will draft modern plane designs and distribute work to national firms. The plan adds 1000 aviators and keeps three planes in reserve per flyer while one airship is used in training.
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Washington
Mar
United States
Boston Harbor Guarded Push to Patrol Waterfront
Navy yard officials order rapid deployment of armed steam launches to patrol Boston harbor and the water front from sunset to sunrise until further notice. The launches carry rifles machine guns small cannons and powerful searchlights with picked men aboard to deter threats.
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Boston
Mar
Navy Yard
Dboston Harbor
Noted German Flyer Killed on Western Front
London reports Fritz Mannschott, one of Germanys leading military aviators, was killed in an air fight on the western front. The German dispatch, transmitted by Exchange Telegraph from The Hague, confirms the death.
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London
Germany
Fritz Mannschott
Western Front
Geman
Exchange Telegraph Company
Hague
Governor Holcomb warns of alien plotters in Connecticut
Governor Holcomb issues executive warning about alleged alien plotters operating in Connecticut. Officials urge vigilance and outline steps for public safety coordination with law enforcement and state agencies. The notice references heightened security measures and ongoing investigations.
German Consul in Juarez Dies
Max Weber, German consul in Juarez and one of Juarez’s wealthiest residents, died in a local hospital. His son Max Weber Jr. is with the German army on the western front in France.
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el Paso
Tex
Max Webber
Juarez
Max Weber Jr
France
Alfonso Signs Safety Decree for Spanish Maritime Trade
Madrid March 23 Alfonso signed a decree to insure the safety of Spanish maritime commerce. The measure will follow procedures used by other foreign nations to protect seafaring and trade.
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Alfonso
Madrid
Mar
Lincoln-Thornton Debate Life Size Painting Completed
A life sized painting by Robert M. Root documents the Lincoln Thornton debate held June 15, 1856 in Shelby County Court House. The work marks ten years of labor and uses old photographs to depict Lincoln and prominent Shelby County citizens of the era.
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Shelbyville
Ill
Shelby County Court House
Robert M. Root
Abraham Lincoln
Shelby County
Two Gary Public Works Boards Clash Over Sewer Contract
In Gary Indiana on March 23 rival boards of public works fight over a $300000 sewer contract as Mayor B C Johnson heads to Indianapolis for federal election indictments and appoints a new board before old resignations. Both boards claim jurisdiction.
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Gary
Ind
Boards of Public Works
B. C. Johnson
Indianapolis
Envoy David R. Francis Reports on Revolt
U. S. envoy David R. Francis reports on a revolt in Buasis, detailing local leadership shifts and external reactions. The dispatch notes contested authority, mounting tensions, and potential implications for regional stability.
Four American Consuls Stress Relations With Germany
U S officials inquired through the Spanish ambassador about four American consuls ordered from Germany to Turkey amid severed relations. The consuls were held at Munich after delays over guaranteed safe passage for former German consul Mueller. Turkey demanded new exequaturs which the United States refused, and Germany blocked the transfer.
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Washington
Germany
Turkey
Munich
State Department
United States
Mueller
Atlanta
Favana
Cuba
Ecuador
U. S
Moewe in New Raid Captures 27 Ships
The Moewe returned to her home port after a second Atlantic cruise under Burgrave and Count Hohna Sehlodien. She seized twenty-two steamers and five sailing vessels totaling 123,100 gross tons, including the Voltaire and the Hallbjorg, with Mount Temple also among captured vessels. The raider reportedly slipped from Kiel harbor under Danish colors and evaded British patrols.
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Berlin
Moewe
Atlantic Ocean
Atlantic
Burgrave
Count Hohna Sehlodien
Voltaire
M Hallbjorg
Kiel Harbor
Unidentified Body Found Near Temple River Bed
The body of Emma Staley twenty is found in the Leon river near Bedton with feet tied. Authorities arrest Will Porter twenty five who lives near the Staley home.
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Temple, Tex
Emma Staley
Temple
Leon River
Bedton
Will Porter
Germans Enter Second Russian Trenches Near Lida
Berlin reports renewed activity on the Roumanian front. On the Russian front east of Lida German detachments moved to the second Russian trenches over about four kilometers and took more than 200 Russian prisoners.
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Berlin
Roumanian
War Office
Lida
Law to Make Another Attempt on Irish Question
London March 23 Andrew Bonar Law chancellor of the Exchequer said in the house of commons that the government would try again to solve the Irish question on its own responsibility. Former Premier Asquith welcomed the move and said the government could count on full cooperation of the house.
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London
Andrew Bonar Law
Exchequer
House of Commons
Asquith
Dutch Steamer LaCampine Sunk By German Submarine
The Dutch steamer LaCampine, American owned and sailing under Dutch flag, was torpedoed off the German danger zone. Captain Gustav Claude and crew were saved. fourteen feared dead on the Healdron sinking. Officials fear a broader submarine campaign amid tense world shipping.
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Washington
Mar
Gerhard M. Krogh
Rotterdam
LaCampine
Gustav Claude
North Sea
Germany
Claude
Mediation Offer on Lusitania Crisis Rejected
The White House gave no official reply to a European neutral’s mediation proposal to end the US Germany dispute over the Lusitania. Unofficially, officials said mediation must require a full halt to the lawful killings of Americans and the destruction of American shipping by German submarines.
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Washington
Mar
United States
Germany
White House
Lusitania
Badger Days Win Big Point
In Madison Wisconsin on March 23 the Prohibitionists won a key point as the lower house advanced the state wide prohibition bill to engrossment by a 52 to 44 vote with five absent or paired. The wets’ advantage narrowed as sentiment shifted against them despite earlier veteran claims.
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Madison
Wis
Mar
Wisconsin
French Liner Espagne Arrives With Guard and Passengers
The French steamship Espagne arrived from Bordeaux carrying 231 passengers. She entered port armed with an automatic rapid-fire gun on her bow and a large gun aft. Officers reported no submarines sighted during the voyage.
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New York
Mar
Espagne
Bordeaux
Steamer Maryland Reported Missing En Route to London
The Maryland, a Milwaukee to Philadelphia to London steamer, has been posted by Lloyds as missing per State Department messages from Consul General Skinner in London. No further details were provided.
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Washington
Mar
Maryland
Milwaukee
Philadelphia
London
Lloyd’s
State Department
Skinner
Bishop Muldoon Named Bishop of Los Angeles
Rome March 23 Bishop Muldoon of Rockford Illinois has been named bishop of Los Angeles.
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Muldoon
Rome
Rockford, Il
Los Angeles
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