Germany Declares No War Aims Against United States
Berlin March 31 German Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg stated that Germany seeks no quarrel with America and has not taken any decision to go to war with the United States. He explained Germany would defend its submarine warfare policy if the American nation declares war, while denying imperial wishes to embroil the country in conflict. The remarks followed questions about relations with the United States and the broader wartime posture toward Russia and Britain.
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Iervany Seser
United States of America
United Gralen OF
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Germany
United States
Russia
Rue Fiedlweg Pata
Whee
Rasala
Yoan Bethuann-Hollweg
Om Phattealy
Peter Spalin
Cathoisc SA
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Gert
Diver toll debate shades Britain blockade talk
London reports warn divers toll grows as merchant ships tally more than a hundred vessels destroyed this month amid debate on the British blockade. Lord Beresford questions submarine captures as Germany's strength rises and Emilend’s food fears loom.
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London
Lord Bacomford
Bonger
Meath
Lord Beresford
Emelund
Pedro- Bey
Deweld
U S Troops May Aid France War Debates Reshape Policy
Reported discussions in Washington among Representatives Harricu n Ragw in le and other Foreign Affairs Committee members with Secretary Lansing considered aid to France. Plans included financing French bonds and possibly sending a military force to the front. President's conclusions remained unclear as Congress weighs large bond issuance.
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U S Note to Carranza on German Activities in Mexico
Washington reports informally inquiring of General Carranza about German moves in Mexico. Officials confirm hearsay of German agents at Torreón and other Mexican locations. Portuguese ship Argo torpedoed and sunk near New Orleans after leaving for London with cargo and crew. Japanese warship sunk claims from Tokyo. details undisclosed. Two British destroyers sunk near London due to mine and collision. Preparedness movement gains U S support as Princeton residents pledge aid in emergencies. Germany seeks safe passage and parsons targeted by white slave law prosecutions. Shipping tonnage expanded with many ships burned or sunk. Russian provocation alleged as German agents try to destabilize the Provisional Government.
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San Francisco
Arm ed U S Ship Safe Peace Offer Made
Washington releases details to ease anxiety of relatives aboard the American liner St Louis as it crosses the Atlantic. Secretary Daniels confirms the ship reached its destination safely amid submarine fears. Reports from New York indicate the vessel left March 17 with 304 aboard, including 15 lawyers and 74 American citizens.
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Daniele
Navy Department
American Line
New York
Donble
Inez
St. Louis
Amer
Nation First Vice President Marshall Appeals to Democrats
Indianapolis March 30 Vice President Marshall addressed a Democratic state committee meeting urging citizens to place country above party. He said the president should uphold the honor and dignity of the republic regardless of personal politics, to a crowd of over a hundred Democrats who applauded while he avoided party discussions.
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Democratic State Committee
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Kaiser Pact Breaker Denounced by Washington Note
Washington reports Germany’s clear violations of the treaties of 1710 and 1824 and a disregard for international courtesy. A note transmitted through Swiss minister Dr Paul Ritter and released by the state department on Monday says the United States is seriously considering whether Germany’s conduct has in effect abrogated these treaties.
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Paul Ritter
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Germans Ordered Americans Home Warned by Berlin and Madrid
Rome reports Germany has asked Americans to depart while Washington moved to transmit the message via the Spanish ambassador in Madrid. London sources quote the Evening Star saying Americans were warned to leave Germany before April 2.
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Farmers Urged to Boost Crop Yields and Fight Waste
Washington, March 29. Secretary Houston called on U S farmers to strive this year for the highest standard of efficiency in producing and conserving food. He urged securing maximum returns from seed preventing waste and taking measures against potato disease.
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Houston
United States
Cabinet Resigns in Sweden Amid Cabinet Shakeup
Stockholm reports the king has accepted Premier Hammarskjold's cabinet resignation. He aims to form a new ministry before revealing the departure of the old one, signaling a political reorganization in Sweden.
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Gustaf
Hammarskjold
Storm claims twenty in Alabama counties
A storm swept Crenshaw Hale and Pike counties killing twenty people and injuring many more. In Petrey five whites and nine blacks died, with the town’s 250 buildings destroyed. Middlebrook and areas north of Troy saw two whites and two blacks killed amid church and dwelling losses.
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Petrey
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Troy
Germans Move to Quarantine U S Belgians Aid Staff
Amsterdam reports Germany will impose a four week news quarantine on American officials and relief workers in Belgium and on Brand Whitlock the U S minister. They will be confined at a central assembly point and not allowed to depart for the period. Afterward no travel obstacles will remain.
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Crown Land to be Given to the Masses in Russia
Report from Copenhagen and Petrograd describes peace talks among German and Russian socialist groups. Duma leader Rudzianka proclaims land for the people if the constituent assembly favors it. Soldiers seize the hall during a mass meeting and pledge to resist German forces in the push for democracy and land reform.
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Wberry
More Cultivation Is Urged By Governor Cox In Proclamation
Governor Cox urges Ohio citizens to maximize food production and guards key interstate rail arteries in a sweeping precautionary plan. The state convened railway officials, then mobilized troops from several cities to deter any disruption, with federal officials contacted but not deployed.
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James Cox
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Premier calls for woman suffrage in Commons
London, March 30. Premier Llyud- George declared in the house of commons in favor of woman suffrage. He welcomed the electoral reform program moved by Asquith and urged extending the franchise by three months voting qualification and by including soldiers and sailors. Asquith said opposition had rested on public expediency but women have proven their value in the war.
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House of Commons
Asquith
Oliver Will Govern Isles in Virgin Islands Takeover
Washington March 30 The islands revival as a temporary designation signals the U S takeover plan. Admiral James N Oliver will be the American governor and sail to the post. Secretary McAdoo will deliver a 25 million dollar check to the Danish minister as the Danish flag is lowered and the Stars and Stripes raised.
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Constantine Brun
German U boat War Aims Spelled Out In Report
Berlin reports that German submarines in February sank 781000 tons of shipping. Navy Secretary Capelle told the Reichstag committee new subs sent to danger zones exceed losses. He said unrestricted U boat warfare brought great successes and very small losses and that the war will be won. He added sinking neutrals is painful but necessary.
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Germun
Edward Capelle
Reichstaie
Bandits Slay Two Britons in Mexico Shock
In Tehuantepec region bandits killed W. B. Buckingham, head of Aguila oil company, and his cashier Bannerman at Nanchital on March 9. Buckingham, in Mexico 26 years, was hacked after death. Reports claim a terror campaign near the Manati canal area tied to German influence amid Carranza and Zapata forces. Also notes Argentina’s wheat embargo due to poor crops and locusts.
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Ohio Assembly Adjourns Without 1918 Salaries or Claims
Columbus reports the General Assembly adjourned sine die without passing 1918 salaries or approving state claims. Republicans led by Rep. Frank Reighard refused to supply the two thirds needed. $250,000 more was voted for the Ohio National Guard for war needs. Spain War veteran Rep. David Liggitt proposed aid to France amid financial strain from the war.
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Buckeye News Notes Conclave on Property Listing Law
The State Tax Commission sent out a call to all Ohio county auditors to meet in Columbus regarding the recently enacted law listing personal and real property. In Woodville township and village, voters approved centralizing the public school system and issuing 80,000 dollars in bonds. Former Gov Wills offered a thousand dollars for any letter influencing Senate sentiment against the Beatty bill aimed at prohibiting The Birth of a Nation exhibition.
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Banks Resources Rise as Ohio Banks Grow Fast
State banking data show resources rose by over 160 million in a year, deposits near 864 million with savings at 479 million. There are 586 state banks, private institutions hold 43 million, loans total 485 million and reserves 161 million, with urban centers expanding except Columbus.
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Joseph McGhee
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Philip C. Berg
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Not a Personal Allusion in Youth and Maturity
A reflective piece compares youth and maturity, using a donkey allegory to explain longing for what lies beyond one’s own field. The observer notes the pull toward another’s grass, suggesting desire for perceived sweeter beyond. The excerpt ends amid an unfinished observation about donkeys.
Copper in Ancient Hebrew War Craft
Copper in ancient Hebrews supplied helmets spears and war tools. The phrase bow of steel in Job should read bow of copper indicating artisans kept a forgotten secret to harden the metal beyond modern capability.
Great Demand for Canadian Land and American Settlers
Reports claim a spring influx of U S settlers into Western Canada driven by high crop yields and prices. Notable yields include 679 bushels of wheat from 12 acres and 1053 bushels from 10 acres, with many farmers citing substantial per-acre harvests across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Free homestead land and growing settlements attract eager families as prices stay low. Also, a humorous note from Mudlake reports a talking duck parrot amusing local hunters.
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Western Canada
G. H. Beatty
Nanton
Alberta
Sidney E. Phillips
Beddeford
Thos. Long
Lethbridge
W. Quinn
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Robert Tackaberry
Nobleford
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Newell J. Noble
Nancy Coe
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Danderine Hair Claim Ad and Miscellany Notes
A collage of advert lines tout Danderine promising dandruff removal in ten minutes and new hair growth after weeks of use, plus reminders about Castoria and a joke about a wireless age. Also mentions an English inventor patenting a water recovery golf ball and a fireless cooker concept.
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