Trial by ordeal urged in murder case in London
In a London courtroom the defense for four defendants including Mrs. Alice Wheeldon urged a medieval trial by ordeal. Attorney Risa argued a police spy named Gordon should testify. without him, he said, the case rests on Booth's evidence. The judge dismissed the notion as infeasible.
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Arthur Toon
War Council
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Alice Wheeldon
Alfred George Mason
Hecrer
Gordon
Booth
Autonomy Granted Albania by Austria Hungary
London reports an official proclamation announcing autonomy for Albania under Austrian protectorship. Albanian leaders denounce the measure as ineffective, arguing Albania already seeks independence and war on Entente enemies. The Vienna move hints at troop levies for the Austrian army. Albania, Serbia, and Montenegro have been affected by Central Power occupation, with southern Aviona still held by Italians. Basad priest? The Albanian president served in the Turkish army and joined the war effort against central powers.
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London
Austria-Hungary
Albania
al- Dbanians
Faloniki
Vienna
Serbia
Montenegro
Allanis
Aviona
Basad Peovistories
Arrests in Italian conspiracy linked to Gerlak case
Paris reports a large number of arrests in an alleged Italian led conspiracy tied to the Gerlak case. Monsignor Von Gerlak, an Austrian papal chamberlain, left Rome under pressure. an Italian named Saone Bimbe claimed to be his financial agent. The Vatican release notes the affair involves asset timelines and an international plot.
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Italien
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Neither side makes move in the strike in Great Falls
Great Falls Mont March 10 The employers claim no movement by either side while labor leaders report deadlock. Employers describe their statement as an artificium and labor forces deem the position unacceptable. Labor leaders say they are open to another conference to seek an agreement.
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Great Falls
Great Falla
Mont
Majoriay
Izado Elon
First Shots In LW Battle On Verona Fire on Everett Dock
Seattle dated report details Verona battle as I W W and sheriff's posse clashed on Everett docks. Marty Shaw testifies shots fired as Deputy Sheriff Jefferson Beard dies and Tracy faces murder charges. Handbills ahead of a free speech meeting triggered crowd action and gunfire.
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Wash
Veronm
Everett
Appech
Industrial Workers of the World
Marty W. Shaw
T the
Trig
Auperior
Court Hare
Thomas H. Tracy
Jefferson Beard
Tracy
Shaw
Don McRae
Verona
Beattie
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McRae
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Power
Lester
Chester Beard
Tiff Beard
New Comfort for Soldiers of England Nissen Hut
A London invention expands shelter for British and Canadian field forces. The Nissen Hut is a semi circular stove-tite shelter that can be erected quickly, giving soldiers who slept in the open during advances a ready-made cabin. Canadian premier and J. D Hasen are noted as committee members.
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Toronto
London
Nissenden
Roach J.D. Hasen
Pramiers
Leaders ready for the extra session in Washington
Washington March 10 Uncertain talk surrounds an early session of Congress as Democrats hold a Senate edge while independents balance the House. The special session called by President Wilson for April 16 aims to tackle appropriation bills and other measures not finalized before adjournment.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
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Equity to Bring Most Grain to St Paul
J M Anderson president of the Equity Co operative Association spoke at a St Paul luncheon announcing plans to shift grain marketing, aiming to bring at least half of the grain from the northweast to St Paul. He said no bonus is asked, only fair treatment in line with other commercial and industrial institutions.
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ST. Paul
J. M. Anderson
Equity Co-operative Association
St. Paul Association
Aes
Radio Station Being Built in Mexico by Germans
American passengers on the Wolvin Line ship Harald arriving from Vera Cruz claim a powerful radio station is being erected near Mexico City under German engineers. The report from Galveston, dated March 10, notes the facility on a mill near the capital and mentions German leadership in the project.
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Mexico
Galveston
Texas
Wolvin Line
Harald
Vera, Cruz
Mexico City
Mixup on Billings Division Causes Freight Train Wreck
Great Falls March 10. A mixup in orders caused two freight engines to collide on the Billings branch near Judith Gap. Both engines derailed and multiple cars were wrecked, causing severe and minor injuries to an engineer a fireman and two brakemen. The track was blocked until 1 30 this afternoon.
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Great Falls
Moat
Billings
Judith Gap
Calls to keep U.S. out of World War
New York March 10 The Emergency Peace league organized on campus to prevent U.S. entry into war with Germany. Prominent pacifists spoke as over $4,000 was raised for a mass meeting where resolutions urged a joint high commission to settle issues with Germany and urged Wilson to convene a peace conference with great powers. A Bryan message supported keeping belligerent ships neutral and arming ships carrying munitions not to arm munitions on Neutral ships.
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New York
United States
Germany
Wilson
Wm. J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Europe
Bryan
Germans: Sunk Ship In Charleston Harbor Sentenced
Morencé March 10 Fight of igers of the German steamship Liebenfels sunk in Charleston harbor the night of January 31 were sentenced to four years in the Atlanta federal penitentiary and to pay a 3500 fine for sinking a vessel in a navigable stream. Bond fixed at 6000 for each defendant, held in the federal court house under guard while bonds were arranged.
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Morencé
Ofigers
Liebenfels
Harlenton Harbor
Inez
Atlanta
Federal Penitentiary
Federal Court House
French Troops Recapture Lost Ground in Champagne
From a staff AP correspondent in Champagne France March 10 French troops stormed and recaptured key positions at Mesnil and Maisons l e Champagne in under 32 minutes despite thick snow. The rapid assault followed the German February 14 breakthrough noted in a telegram from Emperor William to Crown Prince Frederick William.
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Associated Press
Champagne
France
the & Melig
Zeppelin and Hindenburg honor in Berlin obituary
Berlin reports the fading fame of Count Zeppelin linked to airship prestige with Field Marshal Von Hindenburg. He died of pneumonia aged 75, remembered for luxurious airship rides and a tribute calling him the greatest man of the 20th century. The oak coffin will be moved to Stuttgart for funeral services.
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Berlin
London
Count Zeppelin
von Hindenburg
Dusseldorf
Hamburg
Bremen
Stuttgart
Minnesota Senate Condemns Filibuster Resolution
In St Paul on March 10 a senate resolution condemns the U S senate filibuster and pledges support to President Wilson. It praises Senators Nelson and Kellogg for their stand on armed neutrality and notes debate was delayed by Senator Rockner’s notice. A companion house bill already passed.
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United States Senate
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Kellogg
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House
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Mont
Hennepin
Ramsey
St. Louis
Minneapolis Mills Cut Output On Monday
Minneapolia Minnesota March 10 Minneapolis millers announced a likely sharp drop in mill output on Monday due to uncertain shipping facilities after eastern roads rescinded an agreement to bring 800 empty cars into Minneapolis. The move follows reduced rail service and potential delays affecting production plans for local producers.
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Minneapoli
President Wilson Recovers Yet No Public Engagement Today
Washington March 10 President Wilson has practically recovered from the cold keeping him in bed four days He remained in his room this morning but officials expected he would attend to public business this afternoon No engagements were scheduled for the day
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Washington
Wilson
Santiago Not Yet Taken By Forces Of Menocal
Havatin March 10 Santiago the evolutionist stronghold has not been taken by President Menocal forces. Washington dispatches claimed entry, yet local officials lacked confirmation. They believed government troops would soon control the city. Secretary Hevia departed Havana for Santiago aboard the presidential yacht to direct the campaign in Oriente.
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Santiago
Menocal
Washington
Hevia
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Oriente
Smuggling Probed Aboard German Warships at Philadelphia
Philadelphia March 10 Alleged smuggling of goods on and off two German raiders interned at the navy yard is under federal investigation. A Marine sergeant is said to have failed to search wagons carrying food to Kronprinz Wilhelm and Prinz Eitel Friedrich. Investigators refuse comment and several arrests are expected. Reports cannot confirm ammunition in some boxes claimed to be smuggled aboard.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Pring Eitel Friedrich Js.gard
French Forces Continue Gains Against Enemy
Paris reports say French forces prevailed in the Champagne region with fresh ground gained after German attempts to retake recent trench gains near Maisons de Champagne. Northeast of Verdun the Germans failed to retake trenches north of Courieres wood. Berlin notes Russians hold ground near Dobrudja and reports a German air raid on Russian targets near the Suna. Turkish claim success cites repulsed British cavalry near Baghdad.
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France
Paris
Maisons de Champagne
Verdun
Courieres Wood
Berlin
Constantinople
Bagdad
Swindled Germans With Money Reproducing Machine
New York March 10 Max Wex a Hamburg native is under arrest charged with swindling Germans across the country by a machine claimed to reproduce paper currency. Frank Sternberg says Wex claimed to be sent by the German government to inflate paper money. They invested thousand dollars for ten counterfeit bills. the sealed box contained only worthless paper.
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New York
Max Wex
Hamburg
Frank Sternberg
Wex
Sternberg
Bernstorff Reaches Christiania Today
London dispatch reports Count von Bernstorff, former German ambassador, arriving in Christiania this morning. Telegraph service quotes uncertain text describing a cold North Dakota morning and a framing of events with diplomatic notes from the German envoy.
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Count _von Bernatorff
Germany
Ambasee
Acconcine
Ecenniene
Aeuereeeune
Guns and Gunners Placed On Vessels At Once
Washington reports the United States will arm ships immediately. Guns and gunners and ammunition will be aboard armed merchant ships to defend against submarines that attack. Details of which vessels go first and sailing plans remain confidential to avoid endangering crews. President Wilson urged Congress to reconvene on April 16 to support the measures as needed.
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