Allies announce naval blockade of Germany including seizure rule
Washington reports from March 1 that Britain and France have established and enforce a blockade of German ports. New notes explain neutral ships may be seized only if cargo is contraband, with the owner receiving restitution if not diverted to the enemy. The American note, released by Secretary Bryan, seeks clarity on enforcement and potential wholesale seizures.
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State Department
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France
United States
Poria
Germany
Bryan
Great Britain
Americas
Shiva
Britain
Beachey Friend Killed In Aerial Fall In Los Angeles
Avistor Frank Atites fell twenty feet from his aircraft near Universal City on Tweedar dying later in a hospital. He was a friend of Lincoln Beachey and was deeply affected by Beachey’s fall. Atites reportedly tried to regain control but his machine plunged to the ground sustaining fatal injuries.
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Avistor
Frank Atites
Wuniversal
Tweedar
Lincoln Beachey
Mtty
Washington logs indicate U S stance on Progreso blockade
Dispatches from Rear Admiral Capeton report relief efforts and reaffirmation of the United States determination to maintain the blockade if necessary. The movement involves two American ships laden with steel and shipments to enforce policy amid port representations and ongoing tensions in Progreso.
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Progreso
United
Ginien
Capatton
United States
Carreorn
Des Moines
NUDGE DENIES THAW MOTION IN NEW YORK
The supreme court of Pitre rejects Thaw return to Matteswan citing writ of habeas corpus not allowed. Thaw remanded to sheriff until next morning. News items include a bridge accident near Booth Chienga with injuries, an American ship wreck off Bremen, and railway car crash with fatalities and injuries. Churchill states no plan for Elihu Root to run in 1916, per statement.
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Supreme Court of
Pitre
John G. Stanch
Matteswan
Justion Bijur East Priday
Beachey Dies in Bay Monoplane Crash at Expo
World famed aviator Lincoln Beachey was killed Sunday at the Panama Pacific Exposition when his new monoplane failed during a high test. The craft crashed into San Francisco Bay at about 2,600 feet, the machine and Beachey buried in mud near the Oregon Dock. His body was recovered after hours, found entangled in wreckage with multiple fractures. Beachey, born March 3, 1887 in San Francisco, leaves a mother in Mich and a father in Dayton, Ohio.
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Maron
Lincoln Meachey
Heackey
Beachey
San Francisco Bay
United States Army
Oregon
San Francisco
Filiother
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Morenci, Mich
Fires Wreck MiddlErboro Stores And Across Regions
Fire destroyed four Middlerboro dry goods stores causing about 88000 in damages. Reports from Berlin Chicago and Aberdeen recount deaths, mine disasters, and a shipwreck. An inquiry into the Layland mine disaster opened in Hinton. A factory fire at the Wondbury Shoe Co. caused extensive losses of 260060.
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Thorianes Neldowax Richter
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Department of Health
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George W. Carlaw
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W. Va
Layland
New River
Pocahontas
Dresden Sunk By British Fleet Off Juan Fernandez
The British admiralty said the German cruiser Dresden was sunk after a five minute engagement off Juan Fernandez Island. GlasGerm Orma and Kent trapped the Dresden, flames and explosions followed, and the crew were rescued as the ship went down. Fifteen crewmen were landed at Valparaiso with no British casualties.
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Americans evacuations prompt Brutus move from Vera Cruz
Reports of peril for Americans and foreigners in Mexico spur the navy to dispatch the Brutus to Progreso and arrange departures from Mexico City, with the Tirailian and Brazilian ministers coordinating evacuations. Sweden cites a murder and looting related to Obregon troops, while Manzanillo safety remains a concern.
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Mexico City
Ander
Roque Gonzales Garga
Bryan
Sweden
Mexten
United States
McManus
Johan Exlund
Obregon
Gustav Lingdholm
Manzanillo
Cleveland
Oldfield Wins 201-Mile Grand Prix at Venice Speedway
In a dramatic California motor race Barney Oldfield led the 201 mile Grand Prix at the Venice speedway, finishing with a time of 4 hours 24 minutes 9 seconds at an average speed of 67 mph. William Carlson followed in a Maxwell, about half a minute back, with G B Ruckstell in a Mercer in third.
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Venice Speedway
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Oldid
William Carlson
Maxwell
G. B. Ruckstell
Mercer
Italy Admits Military Demands as War Crisis Grows
A March report from Rome via Chiasso outlines Italy facing pressure to align with either Germany and Austria or the Anglo-French-Russian bloc. Italy seeks Pola, Trent, and Trieste with naval bases, risking a bloc clash while Austria’s stance appears far less expansive. The Budget Commission meanwhile issues a statement on state finances.
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Prince von Buelow
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State Budget Chief Warns of 3 Million Dollar Cut
State Budget Commissioner Fullington warns that by July 1 the treasury will be drained under Gov. Willis without a deficit plan. He cites a balance of 6.44 million on Feb 15 and a projected shortfall of 3 million, urging substantial expenditure cuts to avoid insolvency.
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Frank B. Willisg
H. M. Fullingtom
Donahey
Treasury
Fullington
Gov. Willis
Mr. Fullerton
Willis
Nquor
Dead men on poll list haunt Terre Haute fraud case
In Terre Haute witnesses testified that two men were registered from vacant lots last October. Ira Wellman Silas Brewer and Joseph G. Elder said they verified the poll from registration books and found many names with impossible numbers and addresses outside precincts and hundreds of names of men not found. Governor Willis disapproved the Smith bill taxing streetcars for dust protection, citing no set enactment date and needing time for streetcar companies to adjust.
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House
Indianapolis
Ind
Terre Haute
Ira Wellman
Silas R. Brewer
Joseph G. Elder
Terre Haute Cleeton
Rockefeller Halts Burial After Death in Family Tragedy
John D. Rockefeller and John D. Rockefeller Jr postponed interment of the wife and mother. The body will stay at Pocantico Hills while the family decides final rites. An accident in Virginia shocked the Rockefellers but caused no injuries.
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John D. Rockefeller
John PD. Rockefeller, Jr
John D. Archbold
Sleepy Hollow
Sway
Rockefeller
Pocantica Hills
Sisty
Milford
Rockefellers
Kentucky Statute Invalid in Seeding Machine Case
Washington dispatch reports the Kentucky statute upheld by the Supreme Court to be invalid after overturning a conviction of American Seeding Machine Co at Richmond Indiana. The court found the state anti trust law invalid for prohibiting price increases by combinations of six firms in seeding machine sales. The ruling questions Kentucky’s reach over interstate commerce and pricing conduct.
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American Seeding Machine Company
Richmond
Ind
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Supreme Court
Ohio
Paul Fischer
Thousands of French Slain in Champagne Corridor
Berlin reports say more than 60,000 French soldiers killed since early February with 25,000 buried along a five mile firing strip between Perthes and Hillia in the Champagne district, based on unofficial dispatches received here.
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Austria Fights Rome The Frontier Defense Strategy
Vienna dispatch reports Emperor Francis Joseph discussed dual monarchy frontier defenses with General Ritter von Krobatin, Austro Hungarian war minister. Separate items note Red Cross aid to Mexico City, Japan China talks, eleven executions in Arkansas, Yucatan independence claim, Roosevelt heirs and Jeanne de Madre’s death in South Bend.
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Ritter von Krobatin
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Carranza
American Red Cross
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Senate confirms Clinton Cowen as State Highway Commissioner
The Senate approved Gov. Willis’ recommendation of Roads and Highways Committee to appoint Clinton Cowen of Hamilton county to succeed James R. Marker as State Highway Commissioner. Mr. Cowen is expected to assume duties next week.
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Clinton Cowen
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James R. Marker
Kilbane defeats Williams in six round title clash
Philadelphia March 19 Kilbane featherweight champion outboxed and outfought Kid Williams bantamweight titleholder in a six round contest Williams fought bravely but Kilbane dominated from start to finish. Other dispatches note Berlin reports Prussian casualties 1,050,029 with 165 to 173 in numbers killed or wounded, the US battleship Connecticut shaft trouble near Guantanamo Bay, and Palmer named to head the United States Court of Claims.
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Ohio House backs Danford bill on funding schools with smoking teachers
In Columbus the Danford measure to bar public funds to schools employing teachers who smoke cigarettes gained near unanimous support from the House Public Health Committee. Representative Hasselman voted to recommend passage, while broader debates touched coroner eliminations and a shift to a comprehensive annual county report by the County Auditor.
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Patriotism in the heart of man and nation
Cardinal Gibbons defines patriotism as a rational instinct planted by the Creator and rooted in love for laws and government. He praises heroes and statesmen shaping a country’s renown through valor, wisdom, and achievement, while urging defense of conscience and family.
First British seizure and sinking of ships in war patrols
London reports Britain seized a Swedish freighter Gehe l and Dacon carrying provisions for a German port, and the steel steamer Glenartley was torpedoed off Beachy Head with 8 000 tons of rice onboard. Crew escaped in boats and were rescued two hours later. Washington notes possible extra session to address British and French blockade actions and U S responses.
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First seagoing submarine Schley authorized
Secretary Daniels signed plans for the Electric Boat contract for submarine No. 62 named Schley after Admiral Winfield Scott Schley. The fleet submarine will accompany battleships, reach 20 knots on the surface and ten to twelve knots submerged, displace about 1 000 tons, and cost 1 250 000 dollars with an 22 month build.
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Daniels
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Ohio Daily newspaper adops crippled boy
Canton scene portrays Donald Watson four, unable to walk, adopted by the Canton Daily News. His story drives a state effort for a home for crippled children, with Rep Theodore Burton and local editor quotes urging education and opportunity to inspire public charity and legislation. Other brief items follow on counterfeit charges, police pigs, pay rolls, and local obituaries.
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Sunny
Donald Watsom
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Adam Oberlin
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