Congress and Admin Rush Nation's War Plans
Washington reports four more National Guard regiments called into federal service as war mobilization steps rise. President Wilson consults with Colonel House while indicating his address to Congress may be delayed. A national advertising advisory board forms to coordinate government ads for recruiting and war work.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
House
E. M. House
Temperance
Prohibition
Nce Tee Ae
Lea Mann
War and Navy Departments
Gifford
National Defense Council
England
London
Daniels
Baker
Herbert Houston
Associated Advertising Association
Wm. H. Rankin
Western Advertising Agents’ Association
Chicago
O. J. Gude
New York
Thomas H. Moore
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
C. Harn
Association of National Advertisers
Jutland Battle Report Notes Added Health Risk
London reports Surgeon-General Rolleston notes the only curious effect of the Jutland battle was a rise in appendicitis cases among crews aboard the ships involved.
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London
Rolleston
Freemason Editor Lectures At The Temple
The Masonic temple hosted a lecture titled Foes Within and With- Sat. Morcombe spoke to a good reception, followed by a luncheon in the banquet hall. Worshipful T. B. Elton presided and Grand Warden H. G. Vick of Pembina spoke among others.
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Masonic Temple
Morcombe
Ir T. B. Elton
H. G. Vick
Pembina
Russia Sees Condition Improvement As New Government Welcomed
From Washington on March 28 reports to Ambassador Francis indicate improving conditions in Russia. Acceptance of the new government by the grand dukes appears linked to a more favorable radical outlook, easing fears of a counter revolution against the moderates.
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Washington
Russia
Francis
Reports of sedition to be probed in North Dakota
In Bismarck March 28 Attorney General William Langer says he has affidavits enough to convict the ring leader in several districts where outbreaks occurred. He will use secret service men and seek federal help to suppress further demonstrations and bring offenders to justice. A Coast Guard recruiting officer returned with strong evidence against men drilling under arms to block enlistment of National Guard and regular army recruits.
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Bismarck
N. D
William 8. Langer
Dighe
H. A. Bronson
North Dakota
Secret Service
Additional Council
United States District Attorney
Hildreth
Fargo
Federal Department of Justice
Coast Arc
Mery
National Guard
Regular Army
Rush Plans to Care for Guards in Federal Service
Chicago March 18 preparations for maintenance of the national guard twelve western and midwest states ordered into federal service were pushed rapidly at the central department of the United States Army headquarters. Ordnance and quartermaster reports were checked and arrangements made for headed supplies and equipment. Major Thomas H Barry continued assignment of troops. official notices detail stations and duties amid guard circles expectations of important public and industrial work.
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Chicago
Central Department
United States Army
Thomas H. Barry
Stallion Bi
C.dberta
Townley and the Farmers Money Deals in North Dakota
The Grand Forks Herald opposes A C Townley and the Big Five over large notes and post dated checks by farmers offered to investment brokers in eastern cities at a discount. It argues Townley seeks to cash in on farmers credit, undermining state finances and farmer trust. The editorial labels the movement socialist and criticizes attempts to control state funds and school lands for personal ends.
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North Dakota
Townley
Grand Forks Herald
A. C. Townley
The
Herald
North Dakoosing
Bowen
Coates
Emke
Woods
Langer
the Herald
Mr. Farmer
State of
Food Inventory in Germany Alarmingly Low
Copenhagen reports Berlin Vorwaerts summary of Reichstag food committee remarks by Deputy Ebert. The 1916 bread grain yield was about 600,000 tons or 15 percent per capita, similar to 1918 harvests. prior reports claimed better yields, while census data helped explain a cut in bread supply.
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Copenhagen
London
Germany
Berlin
Shthor
Dutch Minister to China Returns on Absence Leave
Peking reports Dutch minister to China F Beerbarta van Bickland began his return to the Netherlands on a short leave. He traveled via the Mediterranean as Dutch interests in the Far East, including the Dutch East Indies, remain unsettled by wartime strains and Chinese resentment over unequal treatment compared to Japan.
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China
Peking
F. Beerbarta van Bickland
Netherlands
Mediterranean
Far East
Jave Peat
Dutch East Indies
Riots erupt as WW sym path supporters clash with police in Duluth
In Duluth Minnesota on March 23 a mob of about 500 WW sympathizers battled the city police after attempting to taunt a lumberjack member of the organization arrested by two officers. The street clashes disrupted downtown areas late last night as officers tried to quell the unrest.
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Duluth
Minn
Police use bulldog mascot to break up saloon riot
In a chaotic scene a mob formed near a saloon as police held them at bay with revolvers and summoned patrol reserves. Twenty five arrests were made while a bulldog mascot charged into the crowd biting rioters, triggering a stampede and aiding police action.
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Zikenien
Tully
Women to Win the Franchise in England
London reports former Prime Minister Asquith stating in the house of commons that he and other MPs no longer view woman suffrage from prewar perspectives. He made the remark while proposing a plan for electoral reform.
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England
London
Asquith
House of Commons
Presidential primary repeal clears Minnesota House
Special to The Herald reports Minnesota's House passed the repeal bill for the presidential primary by 36 to 17, following Senate approval. The measure now goes to the governor for action.
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Herald
St Paul
Minn
House
Senate
Eight Hour Day Initiative At Western Union Telegraph Co
New York March 28 An eight hour work day will start May 1 in the Western Union Telegraph Cos principal offices and in other departments where feasible All traffic and commercial department staff at main and branch offices and plant workers with defined hours will be paid on the eight hour basis Yang Teheng a Chinese envoy at Shanghai will be transferred to another post next.
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New York
Western Union Telegraph
Shanghai
Yang Teheng
Hsin
Yang Tehang
Hill's Yacht Sold for U S Navy Patrol Duty
The steam yacht Wacouta, owned by the late James J. Hill and used for Labrador trips, was purchased by George F. Baker Jr. for U S Navy patrol duty. It is being painted battleship gray at New London Conn and will serve as an outside patrol vessel. Baker previously owned the steam yacht Viking and offered it to the government. The Wa c outa trip in 1915 took a Br eau and New York party to Labrador.
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Mill
Breau
New York
Labraior
Accidental Explosion Buries Victims in Paris City Hall
An accidental explosion at Paris city hall in the hall of renapeance yesterday killed and buried several people in the debris. Victims include Beriguet and Albert Taillian from the arrondis fas who had been engaged in vailet wo work.
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Paris
Renapeance
Beriguet
Albert Taillian
Arrondiasefas
Vailet
Hindenburg's Left Flank Turned by French Drive
New York March 28 more than 500 American citizens of British descent have volunteered for the British American regiment being raised in the country for service in case of war. It was announced that a regiment may be expanded into a brigade.
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Hindenburg
New York
American farmers praised as key to British food effort
London reporting on Sir Arthur, head of Britain's new food production department, praising American farmers and farm implements. He notes the value of skilled U.S. farm labor and tractor plows, pledging to bring more workers from America while acknowledging Canadian help already aiding the war effort.
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London
Associated Press
Sir Arthur
America
Arthur
Ruth Moore
New York
Bir Arthur
England
Welsh flag floats over Lloyd George home in Downing Street
London March 28 The Welsh flag now flies over the official residence of Lloyd George at No 10 Downing Street signaling Wales taking a turn at the wheel of state. Old parliamentarians recall no flag other than the Union Jack flown there.
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London
Lloyd George
No. 10
Downing Street
Wales
Labor groups urged to pledge support for Wilson
An appeal circulated by James P. Holland, president of the New York State Federation of Labor, urges organized labor to pledge themselves to support the president in protecting American rights. The pledge is being circulated by most of New York's committee on national defense and dated March 28.
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York
James P. Holland
Federation of Labor
New York
Committee On National Defense
Cuban Rebels Steal Tiny Circus in Havana Raid
In New York on March 28, Edward and Lotta McGinney report Cuban revolutionists seized a one ring circus near Havana. They took horses, food, garments, and Cleopatra’s wardrobe after a draw, and captured 23 year old elephant Angang Hatte. The troupe left tents and sawdust behind.
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New York
Edward
Lotta McGinney
Cleopatra
Havana
French Drive North of Salmons and Oise Rail Line Hold
Paris reports continued French advance north of the Salmons region with gains north of the Allotte river and east of the Lagny Neuville Sur Margival line. Berlin wires say French trenches north of Ripon captured. German retreating wing slowly recoils on a ten mile front as Nivelle’s forces press toward Laon and the St Gobain plateau. Weather halts major action in the east, with limited activity on the Russian front as spring thaw grips the region. More fighting occurs elsewhere but no large operations commence.
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Salmons
Progreaa
Allotte River
Lagiy-Neuville-Sur Margival Line
Berlin
Wirerces
Oise
la Fere
Champagne
Ripon
Coucy-St. Gobain
Nivelle
Laon
St. Gobain
Allette
Chauny
Anisy
Europe
Baltic
Carpathians
Magyrosia
Usul
Censorship in England sparks complaint in Commons
London March 2. In the house of commons John Dillon nationalist complained of stricter censorship in the last six months. He said newspapers were directed on how to influence readers and ordered to suppress certain news. Sir George Cave defended the censorship saying suppressions were untrue or harmful to the cabinet and war efforts.
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London
House of Commons
John Dillion
Dillon
George Cave
Home Department
Great Britain
Rambsey District Court Affirms Beary Verdict In Trial
Neva U Chambers recovers a verdict for damages against Boo Railroad in a famous case from Bismarck North Dakota. The Supreme Court affirms the Ramsey county district court ruling on the automobile injury claim. The opinion notes two dissents and discusses rights of the driver and guest in relation to the car.
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Neva U. Chambers
Boo Railroad
Bismarck
N. D
Supreme Court
Ixell
Robinson
Ramey County District Court
Famoug
Ave
U. Chambgen
Boolines
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