Russia to move capital and end Petrograd era
Petrograd is to be declared the new capital of Russia and Moscow proclaimed as such at once. The government plans to move state institutions to Moscow Nizhni Novgorod and Kazan while Petrograd becomes a free port. Foreign affairs and other ministries begin transfer as citizens abandon Petrograd amid transport woes. Bolshevik leaders claim resistance to defeat may push further to the Urals. Conferences with Japan continue with no clear assent from the United States on broader actions.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
Moscow
Russia
Nizhni- Novgorod
Kazan
Brest-Litovsk
Narva
Pskov
Vietebsk
Mohilev
Orsha
Ural Mountains
Leon Trotzky
Siberia
Japan
United States
White House
Vladivostok
Extravagance in War Criticized by Sen Harding
Washington March 6. United States Government criticized in Senate by Sen Harding of Ohio for an “orgy of extravagance.” He urged halting waste as the Republic’s war effort. Senators Thomas and Harding attacked spending on ships and plants and questioned efficiency in logistics and postwar planning. The speech pressed cooperation between executive and legislative branches to support the war.
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Thomas
Colorado
Harding
Secretary of the Treasury
Craims
France
Tele- Novgorod
Kasan
Unclear wartime pact discussions surface in Far East tensions
Fragmentary notes show differences of opinion over support to Japan in a planned enterprise to maintain peace in the Far East during the war. The discussions reflect contrasting views on how to back Japan in such an undertaking.
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Sary
Far East
Japan
Investigation of Hospital Conditions Ordered after Private’s Death
Washington March 1 General court martial to be conducted for Maj Phillip B Connolly Medical Corps National Guard after the death of Private Albert Hestwood at Camp Doniphan Oklahoma from spinal meningitis. The incident was described in Senate January 24 by Senator Chamberlain. Investigation ordered immediately.
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Washington,d. C
Secretary of War
Phillip B.connolly
Medical Corps
National Guard
Wirstelass
Albert Hestwood
Camp Doniphan
Oklo
Hestwood
Senate
Chamberlain
Oregon
German Language Teaching Panic in Texas War Debate
In March 1918 at Austin and surrounding Texas areas debate hit the Poage resolution to bar German language teaching in public schools during World War I. The House Education Committee favored the measure with an amendment urging Governor to submit it for a special session. Debate featured Gov Vinson and teachers like Das Wochenblatt editor Trenckmann, with supporters arguing German language harms American unity and foes saying it fosters culture and loyalty.
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S. A. Express
Austin
Tex
House Committee of Education
House
Ww. A. Trenckmann
Das Wochenblatt
Felix J. McCord
Ma Trenckmann
Lee
Johnson
Ellis County
Canales
Vinson
University of Texas
Monday
Lee Beatty
Lockhart
Caldwell County Committee of Defense
Caldwell County
W. A. Poage
Waco
Germany
Davis
van Zandt
Meder
Bedell
Swan
Political Forecast From Norman E Mack
Norman E Mack of Buffalo a longtime Democratic insider predicts Wilson would seek a second term if the war persists but would not be a presidential possibility if the war ends He spoke at the St Antony Hotel in San Antonio where he and Mrs Mack and their daughter Miss Harriet Mack will spend two weeks
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Norman E. Mack
Buffalo
N. Y
Democratic National Committee
Baltimore
Buffalo Daily Times
Wilson
Mr. Mack
St. Antony Hotel
San Antonio
President halts death sentences in Houston riot case
Five Negro soldiers of the 24th Infantry sentenced by a court martial at Fort Sal Houston to be hanged for participation in the Houston riot on August 23 have been granted a respite by President Wilson while he awaits the court records. Forty other members of the same command on trial here face similar charges. They remain confined at Fort Sam Houston pending final action.
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24Th Infantry
Ft. Sal Houston
Houston
Wilson
Fort Sam Houston
Soldiers and Sailors Civil Rights Bill Passed by Congress
Congress approved the Soldiers and Sailors Civil Rights Bill with broad protections for servicemen and their dependents. It bars evictions for nonpayment of rent and blocks actions against property due to delayed premiums or mortgages if military service has materially affected a man’s ability to meet obligations. Presidential signature expected soon.
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Washington, D. C
Uncle Sam
Soldiers and Sailors
Congress
Wilson
US Officer Sentenced for Disloyalty
Captain David A. Henkes of the US Army was court-martialed for seeking to avoid service against Germany. He received twenty five years at hard labor, was dishonorably dismissed, and sent to Fort Leavenworth. Born in the US to German parentage, he had tried to resign rather than fight. His wife was Austrian born and they have a nine year old daughter Frances. He was stationed at San Antonio in spring 1917.
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David A. Henkes
Fort Leavenworth
Germany
Henkes
France
Governor's Island
New York
Austria
Captain Henkes
Leavenworth Prison
Frances
San Antonio
Bill passes to curb strikes with conspiracy penalties
Washington March 6 the House unanimously approved a bill defining strikes by disloyal forces as conspiracies. It carries thirty years imprisonment and a ten thousand dollar fine. The measure nearly was amended to bar all strikes.
Retired French Soldier Held Four Jail as Embezzler
Washington March case concerns a wealthy retired French soldier named Frank G Soll held in jail awaiting extradition proceedings to begin March 20. Embezzlement involves several million dollars tied to French government and American manufacturers.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Frank
G Soll
Bay City Boys Lose An Eye In Practice Shell Accident
Marehn Pile reports that three Bay City boys from Bay City Texas who were injured in an explosion aboard a battalion practice gun are doing as well as could be expected. They each lost an eye during the incident which killed eight and injured thirty nine during a shell handling accident. Negro stevedores at Newport News face unrest as guards fire on attempted wreckers near their camp. One man killed and two wounded, names not released.
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L. A. Express
Bay City
Tex
Marehn Pile
Norf Va
Associated Press
Newport News
48Th Infantry
Socialists Plan Drive to Raise Campaign Fund
A. Express reports the Socialist drive to raise a 000,000 campaign fund for Adolph Gerner national executive secretary of the party. Former Wisconsin congressman Victor Ger of Wisconsin will attend the state convention at Fort Worth March 15 and 16. Gerner will speak at Dallas and other key points. The party expects to have a full Texas state ticket. Also an ad offers real estate and loan services by E Hansen in the Priess building.
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Fredericksburg
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Robt. Penniger
B. T. Gliddon
Frederikaburg
Texas
Sen. Harding
New Spring Goods
Juenke
Schoenewolf
Vorwaerts
Amsterdam
Prussia
Tilsit
George Bernhard
Vossische Zeitung
Bernhard
Berat
von Bethmann Hollweg
Piet
Hohmann
U. S
Runabo Chasssi
San P. Fact
Anothe
Jon 2
Vic Roi Cel
E. Hansen
Priess Building
Gus. Maichow
J. P. Moore & Co
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