Germany plotted war pact with Japan and Mexico
The United States confirmed Germany sought to ally Japan and Mexico against America. Senate action followed disclosure of Zimmermann’s instructions. Secretary Lansing denied Japan or Mexico knew of the plot and emphasized doubts about presenting the matter to General Carranza.
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Germany
United States
Mexico
Japan
Congress
Wilson
Germaany
Lansing
Theer
Carranza
German Consulate in Juarez Robbed Overnight
German consulate in Juarez was robbed late last night and several official papers were taken from the files of Col. Max Weber who heads German consular affairs in the city.
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Associated Press
Juarez
Mexico
Col
Max Weber
Emma Hooper Hanged By Mob Near Hammond Indiana
Emma Hooper a 45 year old Black woman was seized by a mob and hanged to a tree about six miles west of Hammond after being taken from authorities for wounding a boy during an arrest attempt. The event follows regional wartime reporting of German troop movements and aerial raids across Europe.
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Associated Press
Hammond
Ind
Emma Hooper
Senate kills sundry civil bill textile prison amendment
The proposed amendment to the sundry civil appropriation bill allowing textile and furniture production in Leavenworth and Atlanta penitentiaries was struck from the bill in the Senate after opposition from North Carolina lawmakers and local manufacturers. Telegrams from Overman and Simmons affirmed the amendment’s removal, highlighting concerns of unfair competition and protection for domestic industry.
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Leavenworth
Atlanta
Senate
Lee S. Overman
North Carolina
Ators Overman
Simmons
High Point
Industrial Department
Commercial Club
Southern Furniture Manufacturers’ Association
Washington
The
Enterprise
Parker R. Anderson
Germany
C. F. Tomlinson
Overman
Tomlinson
Sugar estates ordered to resume operations in Oriente
At a Santiago conference on March 1 between US naval commanders and the military governor of Oriente province, an order was issued to all sugar estates where work had halted to resume operations immediately.
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Santiago
Cuba
Province of
Oriente
Mexican Officials Decline Comment on German War Involvement
In Mexico City on March 1 most Mexican officials avoided discussion of Germany's push to involve Mexico in a U S war and said such efforts are vain with Mexico likely to remain neutral.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Germany
Mexico
United States
Remains Carried to Virginia for Burial of Child
The remains of Iris Marguerite Bradner two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs B H Bradner of Broad street died Wednesday morning at 11 oclock were carried to Peahook Va this morning on No 30 for interment in the family burying ground The child had been ill for ten days before her death
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Iris Marguerite Bradner
B. H. Bradner
Broadstreet
Peahook
Immediate Release Demanded for Four American Consuls
The United States demanded the immediate release of four American consuls detained in Germany in a note to Berlin. Washington said Germany could not halt American officials while allowing German consuls abroad to proceed, citing Muller’s detention in Havana on the way to Quito.
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Zimmermann
Count Bernstorff
Mexico
Lansing
Sato
Japan
Germany
State Department
Polk
United States
Washington
Berlin
Europe
South
Central America
Muller
Havana
Cuba
Atlanta
Quito
Equador
Seven Killed as Train Hits Bus in Lima Ohio
Seven are dead and 12 hospitalized after a Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton freight struck a bus carrying 22 Ohio Steel foundry workers homeward. Engineer Fred Corbett of Meridian Mississippi drowned. fireman and several express messengers injured. none of the passengers hurt.
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Lima
Ohio Steel Foundry
Cincinnati
Hamilton
Dayton
Fred Corbett
Meridian
Miss
Train wreck near Laurel shuts southbound service
Southbound train No 1 from Cincinnati on the New Orleans and Northeastern left the rails on a curve near Laurel Mississippi today. The engine baggage and mail cars overturned into a creek. No further details on injuries or casualties are provided.
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Laurel
Miss
New Orleans
Cincinnati
Cotton futures steady amid nervous market drift
New York March 1 The fresh international affairs shock increased nerves in cotton yet kept business small. The market opened steady with an advance of 2 points on August but mostly 1 to 3 points lower, trading 10 to 27 points under the prior close. March May and other months slid before steadying around 16 era.
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New York
Weather outlook for tonight and Friday
Rain east and west portions tonight with snow west. Friday shows partly cloudy skies with moderate north winds and fresh to strong coastal gusts.
Women Delegations to Add Over a Thousand to Parade
Washington March 1. The inauguration committee said a number of women’s delegations will provide more than a thousand marchers for the parade Monday, boosting participation and visibility in the event.
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Washington, D. C
Wheat market opens firm as offerings absorb
Chicago wheat prices show strong start with May at 1.814 and July at 1.55 after opening declines, then rebound to close above yesterday. The day features large offerings, initial interest, and a net firming of values.
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Chicago
Prison Reform Bill Amended In Senate Vote
Raleigh March 1 The North Carolina senate amended the prison reform bill as Senator Burgwyn proposed corporal punishment without lash. Punishment to occur within 24 hours of offense in presence of chaplain and camp physician who decide method and extent. Vote 27 to 19. machinery act approved by both houses.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
White House
Senate
Raleigh
Turner
Burgwyn
North Hampton
Taft endorses army bill in telegram to National Security League
Former President Taft telegrammed the National Security League saying he supports the army bill proposed by the general staff and that the Chamberlain bill does not go far enough. He argues for stronger military preparedness.
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New York
Taft
National Security League
General Staff
Senate panel strikes 400000 food price study fund
Washington March 1. The senate appropriations committee cut the 400000 appropriation for the federal trade commission proposed investigation of food prices from the sundry civil bill.
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Associated Press
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Senate
American freighter Rochester arrives at Gironde mouth
Bordeaux report states the American freighter Rochester reached the mouth of the Gironde on March 1.
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Bordeaux
France
Rochester
Gironde
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United Staes
Senaors
Zimmerman
Eckhardt
Lodge
Hardwick
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
T. President
Somme
Ancre
Entente
Paris
Bapaume
Bapaume-Peronne
Kut-el-Amara
Tigris
London
Kutel-Amara
House Rules Committee
Stone
Foreign Relations Committee
Bill
Turers
Senator Overman
Fred N. Tate
Virginia
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