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Newspaper
Fulton County Tribune
Location
Wauseon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1916
Page
3
The article discusses debates on naval construction and ship types amid World War I, noting experts favor certain classes like the Good Hope cruiser and comparing British territorial forces with the army reserve. It highlights shifts toward a stronger national fighting force and reform of reserve structures.
Berlin hands Portuguese minister passports after a German ultimatum for release of ships. The war note condemns Portugal’s neutrality breaches including Mozambique troop passages and English dominance. It cites frontier clashes in German Southwest Africa and Angola, Portugal’s parliament criticisms, and seizing ships as provocation. Lisbon reports many Germans leaving Portugal as consular notices urge expulsion. Portugal’s armed forces total 300000 to 400000 including reserves and territorials. navy limited to a small fleet and an old battleship.
With 2.7 of 4177 precincts reporting, James H. Watson informed that he conceded defeat on the Republican nomination race for United States senator. James P. Goodrich and John A. M. Ada r continued to widen leads for overwar on the Democratic ticket, with nominations conceded by opponents.
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved substantial rate increases for western railroads in Western Rate Case No. 2. The decision allows a jump from 30,000 to 4,000 pounds minimum carload weight on grain and follows earlier favorable rulings for railroads on various commodities. The ruling marks another step in adjusting transportation costs across the region.
Washington March 9 The House defeats the McLemore resolution warning Americans off armed ships by 276 to 142 as President Wilson's policies receive firm support. The day features two parliamentary votes showing administration backing and a chaotic, cheering session on capitol steps. Washington March 8 Newton D Baker is named secretary of war succeeding Lindley M. Garrison a Baker ally of Tom Johnson and a Cleveland leader. He is 44 born in Martinsburg West Virginia and has long been a Wilson supporter with strong Ohio ties and law career.
Stockholm march 10 the first chamber rejected a proposal to invite the government to consider a neutral powers conference to forge lasting peace Swedish leader M Trygger warned such a gathering would harm prospects for early peace and could destroy Swedes resolve.
The U S Treasury reports a record 20000 contribution to the conscience fund. A Philadelphia dated letter postmarked New York explains the money was to repay funds stolen years ago but does not state how or where the theft occurred.
London reports 13821 German prisoners in UK with equal pay to British troops as stated in the House of Commons by Harold Tennant. Washington notes Senator Martine declines delegate bid to back Wilson, aiming for Senate. Amsterdam records a major fire at Muenchen-Gladbach destroying warehouses and merchandise. New York notes British commandeering White Star freight space for munitions and grain. Matagorda, Texas reports K Ginetis shooting his wife then himself. Connellsville, PA reports four men scalded to death when railroad roof collapses. Washington, PA notes a freight bridge accident at Gastonville. Pittsburgh crude oil price up ten cents per barrel by Joseph Geery agency.
Senator McCumber in Washington withdrew his resolution warning Americans off armed ships after noting strong signs a settlement of the U boat controversy might occur without congressional action. He cited an authoritative statement from Secretary Lansing that Americans would be indirectly but effectively warned away.
Chicago March 8 William H Orpet University of Wisconsin student indicted on Mandry for the murder of Marian Frances Lambert the Lake Forest high school girl whose body was found in Helm's woods. Mrs Heflin Dies Lafayette Ala March 10 Mrs Thomas J Heflin wife of Contreas man Heflin of the Fifth Alabama district is dead at their home here. This One Breaks Record Washington March 11 The treasury depart ments conscience fund letter dated Philadelphia Austrian Ships for Turks Home March 11 Two of the most powerful of Austria s dreadnoughts are being prepared in Dalmatian ports the Tribuna says with the intention of forcing the allies blockade of the Adri atic In order to reach the Dardanelles. Austrians Capture Russ Trenches Berlin March 10 Capture of 1 000 yards of trenches from the Russians northwest of Tarnopol was announced in an official statement from the Austrian war office telegraphed here on Wednesday Villa Holds Three Americans Columbus N M March 10 With three American cattlemen presumably held as prisoners Francisco Villa was reported with between 200 and 300 men at a point on the Beas Grande River in Chihuahua More Water in Beer London March 9 The Brewers society has decided to curtail the manufacture of beer in compliance with the intimation of the government that consumption of malt sugar and hops by the trade should be reduced Dynamiter Gets Life Term Windsor Ont March 9 Charles Respa was convicted of dynamizing Canadian buildings at Sandwich Ont The jury was out 16 minutes Respa was sentenced to life imprisonment Respa was convicted on three charges.
Bernstorff delivers to Secretary Lansing a detailed memorandum outlining Germanys stance on armed merchant ships and submarine warfare. He argues Britain exploited US safety assurances to push offensive acts, claims German reprisals are justified, and cites British actions harming neutrals to defend Germanys position.
Ohio Attorney General Turner rules that only locker clubs that hold liquor in small quantities for members may operate without a state license. Clubs buying wholesale liquor for member use via ticket or charge systems must obtain licenses and pay the $1,000 fee, while single-purchase locker clubs remain exempt.
Mahoning county grand jury indicted Youngstown Sheet and Taube, Republic Iron and Steel, Brier Hill Steel, Youngstown Iron and Steel, United States Steel, and U S Steel chairman B H Gary for forming a wage fixing trust in violation of Ohio law. Also named were Mayor W H Cunningham and six East Youngstown councilmen for financial interests in village property purchases.
A joint conference of miners and operators from western Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and Illinois adopted a new two year wage contract. It raises miners’ incomes by about 15 million dollars and will influence wage talks across additional central states. The measure covers nearly 200 thousand workers.
Constantinople named for Constantine the Great, founded 328 AD on Byzantium. It became New Rome, eastern capital for 11 centuries, later taken by Turks in 1403 and became Ottoman capital. Saint Sophia and Greek church linked to Rome. Rural telephone aids farmers by emergency contact and market price updates.
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