Wilson Promises to Arm American Ships Despite Senate Vote
Austria declares adhesion to submarine warfare principles threatening U.S. ties. President Wilson says he will pursue all options to arm and protect American ships on the high seas despite the senate's failure to pass the armed neutrality bill. Two foreigners are jailed in New York over alleged attempts to join a hostile expedition.
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Paris
Galicia
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Kelemen
British Prize at PAM Appam Case Upheld by Court
The court sustains findings that the German ship Appam violated neutrality when brought to American waters. British owners seek cargo and vessel seizure while the case tests whether armed neutral ships gain asylum protections without specific authorization. Senate debates follow on armed neutrality and potential extra sessions for action.
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Supreme Court
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Justice Day
Waddill
Virginia
J Appam
Hans Berge
Radical postal reform to place postmasters under civil service
Washington reports President Wilson will move all presidential postmasters into civil service effective April 1. One county post office will oversee all others, with competitive exams determining appointments. The move alarms some Democrats but pleases others who favor civil service oversight.
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Wilson
Civil Service
Parker R. Anderson
King Stielow Witness Taken Back to Jail
Buffalo reports Erwin King held in Little Valley jail after a year under guard by Stie low detectives. He allegedly confessed knowledge of the Phelps Wolcott murders and faces a perjury hearing related to his claimed confession. Charles Stielow, once near execution for the slayings, is noted in the account.
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Erwin King
Stielow
Little Valley
Phelps-Wolcott
Charles Stielow
King
German Reservist Loses Habeas Corpus Plea in Supreme Court
Werner Horn the German reservist lieutenant who dynamited the international bridge near Vanceboro Maine in 1915 had his habeas corpus suit rejected by the U S Supreme Court. He sought to avoid trial at Boston. He remains detained for trial on charges connected to the act.
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Washington
Werner Horn
International Bridge
Vanceboro
Supreme Court
Boston
Fair Weather Through Wednesday Forecast
The forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Wednesday with rising temperatures. Winds shift from moderate northeast to southeast, bringing a mild but warming spell.
Senate Debates Repeal Fight as Hall Bills Stir Controversy
Raleigh March 6 The North Carolina senate debated the repeal of the statewide primary act amid alleged substitution of Senator Hall's bill to bring Stokes county into the law. House and senate committees found no remedy as accusations of a trick surfaced and Speaker Murphy received a 450 dollar silver service before emotional remarks. The house advanced bills on illiteracy, an orthopedic hospital with 20000 dollars, women’s reformatories, and state institution appropriations including governor's secretary pay raised to 2506 dollars.
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County Reformatory
Start a Military Enterprise in U S Struck in New York
New York on March 6 police report the arrest of Hindoo physician Dr. C Hanador Chakraberty and Dr. Ernest Schunner a German for conspiring to set up a military expedition against a foreign country. They allegedly plotted under Wolf von Ingel to invade India through China.
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C. Hanador Chakraberty
Ernest Schunner
United States
Wolf von Ingel
India
China
Friends Ministers In Session In North Carolina
The North Carolina Friends Ministerial Association opens sessions at the North Main Street Methodist Protestant church with representation from across the state. Rev Tebbetts will address the public this evening and tomorrow features devotionals, discussions on pastoral issues, and a Guilford College based program including a youth rally led by Prof Partington.
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North Main Street Methodist Protestant Church
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Friends American Board of Foreign Missions
Whittier College
Cal
Ill
Lewis W. McFarland
Thomas Newlin
Guilford College
Partington
Smallpox Breaks Out in Berlin Prompting Vaccination Orders
The Associated Press reports a smallpox outbreak in Berlin and surrounding areas. Eighty cases are confirmed with about 90 percent in people over 45. Military authorities order compulsory vaccination as officials suspect refugees from Vobosynia carried the disease.
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Associated Press
The
Hague
Helland
Berlin
Supreme Court Balks at Washington Workmen’s Comp
The Supreme Court today upheld Washington state’s compulsory workmen’s compensation law as unconstitutional in an appeal from Washington courts. New York’s compulsory system was sustained as generally constitutional.
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Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court
New York
Grayson Renominated as Navy Medical Director
President Wilson sent the renomination of Dr. Carey T. Grayson to the Senate for approval as medical director in the navy with the rank of rear admiral. Grayson had failed confirmation in the prior session.
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Associated Press
Washington
Carey T. Grayson
Navy
Senate
Wilson
Seven Burned to Death in Hope Hotel Fire
In Hope British Columbia seven persons were burned to death today when the Coquahalla hotel was destroyed by fire. The blaze occurred on March 6 and details indicate a fatal hotel fire with multiple casualties.
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Associated Press
Vancouver
B. C
Coquahalla
Hope
Villa Report Details Shrapnel Injury Dated
El Paso dispatch reports Mexican consular officials received word that Francisco Villa was struck by a shrapnel shell during the battle of Jiminez and that double pneumonia followed. A claim that a German physician treated Villa was denied by U S Secret Service agents.
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Oscar G Destroyed by Fire at Sea
Cable from Bluefields Nicaragua reports schooner Oscar G destroyed by fire at sea. Crew status unknown. Oscar G owned in New Orleans, 198 tons, built at Pascagoulta Miss. in 18 ES e.
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Bluefields
Nicaragua
New Orleans
Pascagoult
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Swedish Ministry Resigns Amid Crisis
London dispatch reports the Swedish ministry resigned today at the request of King Gustave. Ministers agreed to stay on briefly to help compose the crisis as Reuters’ Stockholm correspondent notes.
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London
Reuter
Stockholm
Gustave
Nubian Freighter Sails From Charleston With Gun Aboard
The British freighter Nubian left Charleston on March 6 bound for a European port. The vessel carries a three inch gun and recently cleared Brunswick after coal loading here.
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Brunswick
Rise of Dan River Forces Closing of Riverside Mills
Danville March 6 A continued rise in the Dan River after rain forced part of the Riverside mills to shut down as water levels rose to 7.14 feet above normal. Debris and timbers swept downstream indicate bridges were carried away higher upstream while the gauge showed a four inch rise from 9 o clock to 1. Early yesterday afternoon the river still rose, registering eight feet.
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Norsnal
Lohmer Drops Appeal Over Indecent Mythology Play
Danville March 6 M F Lohmer manager of a local playhouse withdrew his appeal in the corporation court and paid a $10 fine from the lower court for permitting an indecent performance tied to a Greek mythology incident months ago. Several vaudeville artists acted in a famous painting causing police ban.
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Danville
M. F. Lohmer
Corporation Court
Cotton market mix in New York opening declines and gains
The cotton market in New York showed irregular trading with old crop futures down 6 to 16 points while new crop held steady to higher. May rose to 17.78, October to 16.69. March lagged and faded. Futures opened steady with March at 17.75, May 17.65, July 17.57, October 16.60, December 16.77.
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Associated Press
New York
Usder
Strathearn Reaches Newport News After Cape Charles Sogue
The British steamer Strathearn, ashore Saturday near Cape Charles, limped into Newport News under her own steam and will go to drydock for survey and repairs.
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Newport News
Cape Charles
Senator Martin Chosen Senate Majority Leader
Washington March 6 Senator Martin of Virginia was chosen as the senate majority leader by the Democratic caucus today marking a leadership shift in the chamber.
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Washington, D. C
Martin
Virginia
Senate
Democratic Caucus Today
Rivers Rising in Eastern North Carolina Flooding Expected
Eastern North Carolina rivers the Roanoke Tar Neuse and Cape Fear were rising today but cold weather kept upper waters low. The Neuse at Smithfield stood at 18 feet, one foot above forecast stage, with crests expected today and tomorrow. Lowland flooding reported with little damage so far.
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Associated Press
Raleigh
Roanoke
Tar
Neuse
Cape Fear
North Carolina
Weather Bureau
Nerse
Smithfield
Supreme Court Resumes Work After Winter Recess
The Supreme Court, after a recess ending February 5, resumes its work in Washington. It began hearing on an important docket after announcing decisions in many cases. The first case today was the federal dissolution suit against International Harvester Company.
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Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court
International Harvester Company
Steamers Sail for Europe From Port Fads
The American tank steamer Moreni and the British steamer Rathlinhead cleared Port Fads for European ports. Moreni carries fuel oil bound for an Italian port while Rathlinhead carries grain cotton and flour headed for Dublin.
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Moreni
Rathlinhead
Dublin
Texas House Votes to Probe Governor Ferguson
The Texas House adopted by 87 to 40 a resolution to investigate alleged illegal action by Governor James E Ferguson. Testimony will begin Wednesday morning.
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Tex
Texas House of Representatives
James E. Ferguson
Texas
Wheat rises on hopes of armed or convoyed American ships
Chicago reports wheat strength as traders price in armed or convoy protection for American ships. May futures move to around 1.883 to 1.893 and July climbs from about 1.503 to 1.50 as gains broaden.
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