President Wilson Sways War Policy Ahead of Vote
Washington March 3 President Wilson won his fight against the Gére resolution warning Americans not to travel on armed merchantmen. Senate voted five to one to table the resolution and leaders planned a vote on tabling when passage came up. Contents of Appam Note withheld at Germany's request pending libel action in Norfolk. Va. McAdoo advances elastic currency by retiring 30 million in war bonds. Brandeis inquiry continues with Brandeis firm partner defended. U. S. high commission travels to South America aboard the Tennessee.
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Wilson
Senate
Germany
Lansing
Appam
Bernstorff
Norfolk
Congress
Jones
Puget Sound
Bremerton
Wash
Navy Yard
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
Ways and Means Committee
House
Agreement in Lusitania Case Not Applied 70 Armed Sips
Washington reports Germany informs that Lusitania talks bind only unarmed ships and promises not to seize food or clothing for Polish relief. Chicago notes riot triggered by Dr Slattery and wife, former nun, delivering lectures. Roosevelt withdraws name from Illinois primary bills. Australian financier Hawkshaw moves to release 150 American soldiers to join British army. New York income tax receipts rise with Lower New York stone at 83.9 million in taxes.
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Washington
Bernstorff
State Department
Lusitania
Germany
Honouuu
J. Hawkshaw
San Francisco
Russians Advance in Asia Minor Evacuations Reported
Reports from London and other cities describe Russian gains in the Black Sea provinces of Asia Minor and the evacuation of Terbizonde by Turkish forces. Other items note a million-dollar shipbuilding contract in Seattle, a German Zeppelin bombing of Southeastern England with a single fatality, and Sioux City packinghouse strikers winning higher pay after a ferry-like walkout.
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Black Sea
Asia Minor
Terbizonde
England
Sioux City
Iowa
Republicans Set Primaries Next Saturday Evening
Republican local committees in Iditarod Discovery Flat and other districts plan primaries for March 11 to nominate delegates to the Seward convention. Nearest committeeman and judges to verify bona fide Republicans. Territorial convention set for April 19 in Seward to nominate delegates and national officers.
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E. M. Stanton
T. A. Marquam
Fairbanks
Fourth
Seward
RE. M. Stanton
Iditarod
Flat Creek
Otter
Charles Hoxie
Long City
Ruby District
Ansley
Chicago Aldermen Fight Thompson At Primaries
Chicago Feb 29 Mayor Thompson battles nine Republican rivals amid a salary scandal as two shot and three injured. Antagonists gain in aldermanic primaries with six aldermen challenging the mayor successful in Chicago on March 2.
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Chicago
Sldermanic
Thompson
Riots in Berlin Stoked by Food Price Hikes
Amsterdam reports unrest fueled by soaring food costs in Berlin. A mob clashed in the German capital, with casualties and widespread shortages linked to flour hoarding amid forced distributions. London dispatch notes bakers and peasants accused of concealing flour to cope with the price surge and planned involuntary distributions.
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Amsterdam
Berlin
London
Germany
Arrested in Florida as NY defalcation suspect Grantlyman
A man matching Grantlyman, sought in New York for defalcations near half a million dollars, was arrested in AMPA Florida on February 27 and later admitted his identity. He claimed officers took $29,000 from him during the arrest, which remains unaccounted for.
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Ampa, Fla
Grantlyman
New York
Ships of Alaska Lines Must Comply With Law
Seattle February 26 The Alaska steam ships Senator and Victoria will be compelled to operate under the provisions of the new seamen law, reducing their passenger carrying capacity by almost one third.
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Seattle
Alaska
Senator
Victoria
Death of Bishop After Highwaymen Attack in Cincinnati
Bishop Carter of the United Brethren church died in Cincinnati yesterday from injuries after an attack by highwaymen. He was a former missionary to China.
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Cincinnati
Carter
United Brethren Church
China
Ship Lost On Coquille Bar
The steamship Fifield ran aground on the Coquille river bar near Marshfield Oregon. The crew was saved but the vessel is a total loss.
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Coquille Bar
Marshfield
Ore
Fifield
Coquille River
Miners Trapped After Coal Mine Explosion at Kenton
An explosion in a Kenton West Virginia coal mine trapped seventy one miners. Rescuers rushed to reach the workers as teams worked to locate and free them.
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Kenton
W. Va
British permit two dyestuff shipments from Rotterdam
Washington february 29 the British will permit the shipment of two cargoes of dyestuffs valued at five million dollars from Rotterdam.
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Washington
Rotterdam
British Parliament approves vast war loan for May
The House of Commons approved a credit of 500000000000 pounds to finance the war through May. Meanwhile Britain endures the year’s worst snowstorm, with severe storms sweeping the Isles and heavy snowfall reported.
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London
House of Commons
Britain
Startling revelation on natives near Kuskokwim demands aid
The Pioneer reports a shocking condition of natives in the Kuskokwim country. Residents are urged to take immediate action as starving people fight over scraps from travelers’ meager meals, highlighting a dire need for relief measures.
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Kuskokwim
Les
Fatal Seattle fire claims six lives at Talbot-Walker building
A Seattle blaze on January 27 killed six people in the east half of the Talbot Walker building at 107 109 Jackson Street near First Avenue. Three suffocated or incinerated. three leaped from fifth floor windows. The property loss is about 30000, fully insured, with victims named Raphael Winkleman and five others aged 22 to 35. The Winkleman Bag and Burlap Company, Portland, occupied the structure, which also housed hemp cargo from the steamship Titan.
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Seattle
Talbot-Walker
Jackson Street
First Avenue
Raphael W. Winkleman
W. E B. Buckley
L. Vishneffsky
H. Friedman
Simon Brandstein
P. Beresovsky
Winkleman Bag & Burlap Company
Portland
Ore
Titan
Pier
Iditarod Pioneers Igloo Plans March 29 Ball
The Iditarod Igloo of Pioneers of Alaska met at A B hall Wednesday night to plan a grand March 29 public entertainment. The committee has hints of a memorable blow-out, with the group promising elaborate proceedings and a brace of old sourdoughs aiming to outdo themselves. Meanwhile reports from Washington and El Paso note Diaz’s suspected Mexican revolt attempts, his landing in Mexico, and Zapata alliance signals as Americans face risk from raiders in steady March coverage.
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Iditarod Igloo of
Pioneers of
Alaska
A. B. Hall
EL Paso
Texas
Diaz
Mexico
Zapata
Villa
Japan's Premier Pledges Peace With China
Premier Okuma pledges to a Japanese delegation that Japan will maintain peace in China. In Woburn Massachusetts an explosion at a chemical plant destroyed the facility last night.
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Rio
Okuma
China
Woburn
Mass
STATE OFFICIAL DEAD LOSING Feb 27
Lieutenant Inor Eshelman died here yesterday marking a sudden state official loss. The report notes his death occurred on February 27 in the city, details pending official records.
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Inor Eshelman
Revival of interest on Horsefly creek amid new gold finds
Revival of activity in the Horsefly district as claim owners rush to secure holdings amid reports of Roberson's new discovery on Sibula Creek at the mouth of Sibula on Horsefly. Morgan notes coarse gold trending toward Sibula with panning values up to seven cents and asserts pay will be found there.
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Bob Roberson
Roberson
Horsefly Creek
Sibula Creek
Frank Morgan
Sibula
Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Angus McLellan
Angus McKinzie
Willard Arrives to Train for St Fastrick Bout. Leuch Cross Retires
Sporting events from New York report Jose Willard arriving to begin training for his St Fastrick's Day bout with Moran despite serious illness rumors. Leuch Cross declares permanent retirement after his postponed fight with Griffiths. In Philadelphia Charles Ellis wins the world billiards championship by defeating Alfred De Oro.
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New York
Jose Willard
Moran
Leuch Cross
Griffiths
Philadelphia
Charles Ellis
Alfred de Oro
Married men called to fill gaps in ranks
London March 3. Earl Derby director of recruiting is disappointed in voluntary plan results. A proclamation will be issued next Sunday calling married men between 19 and 27 years of age to the colors.
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London
Earl Derby
Canadian Senator Dims Escape Claim At Amherst Camp
Ottawa March 3 Senator C Lorin charged the commanding officer of the German prisoners detention camp at Amherst Nova Scotia with facilitating prisoner escapes. The accusation marked a sharp clash in wartime oversight and raised questions about camp security and leadership.
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Ottawa
Amherst
N. S
C. Lorin
Swedish Shipping in Danger From Floating Minefield
A mine field comprising several hundred mines has broken loose in the Baltic Sea and is drifting northward, threatening Swedish shipping lanes and vessel traffic as authorities monitor the hazard in the region.
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Ines
London
Baltic Sea
Government bans speculative trades in war material meters
London on March 3 reports the government has prohibited speculative transactions involving meters essential for wartime production. The move targets suppliers and traders affecting the manufacture of war materials and aims to stabilize supply chains amid materials shortages.
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London
Jack Johnson Leaves London for Spain
London reports Jack Johnson the American jugalist was ordered to depart last week and left for Spain today March 3. The event marks the end of his stopover in the capital during a period of restrictive travel orders.
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London
Jack Johnson
Spain
Bakers Strike Sparks Riots In Madrid
Riots broke out in Madrid as bakers went on strike over rising flour prices. Dozens of people were injured amid the disturbances and authorities struggled to restore order. The unrest followed a wave of wage and cost-of-living protests sweeping the city.
Mail Robbery in Transit Between Baltimore and New York
Securities and jewelry were stolen from a registered mail package en route from Baltimore to New York. A mail security inquiry is underway as investigators review routing logs and parcel tracking for potential suspects and leads.
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Baltimore
New York
Dowager Queen Elizabeth of Roumania Dead at 73
Dowager Queen Elizabeth of Roumania died in Bucharest yesterday at age 73. The passing closes a long reign and era for the royal house with significant regional impact.
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Amsterdam
Elizabeth of
Roumania
Bucharest
National defense conference opens in St Louis mayors meet
Conference of mayors from principal cities opens in St Louis on March 3 with leaders including Sibel Abe Adie among attendees as discussions focus on national defense and urban leadership.
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ST. Louis
National Defense Conference of the Mayors of
Sibel Abe Adie
Grand Trunk station in Montreal destroyed by fire
A fire gutted the Grand Trunk railroad station in Montreal. No injuries are reported as crews battle the blaze and investigators assess the damage.
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Montreal
Grand Trunk Railroad
Blizzard grips Western New York in fiercest storm years
Buffalo reports a ferocious blizzard hitting Western New York today with heavy snowfall and high winds. The storm affects travel and daily life as crews work to clear roads and restore power.
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Buffalo
N.Y
New York
Verdun Front Battles Rage Amid Shifting Fronts
The Verdun battle rages with renewed German assaults and French delays. Reports say German forces resume intense attacks as British counterattacks at Ypres yield limited gains. Forts Vaux and Daumont exchange hands amid heavy artillery and air support, with massed German troops threatening the line and Allied reinforcements rushing in.
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Verdun
Champegne
Woevre
Kaiser Wilhelm
Champagne
Parlin
Berlin
Fort Daumont
Flanders
Abaucourt
Blanchee
Manheulies
Chantion
Luxemburg
Submarine Activity Resumed With Losses and Orders Issued
London reports British armed merchantmen ordered to shoot on approach by submarines or aircraft as German U boats resume raiding. Sinking of the Russian steamer Petshenga off Marseille and a Swedish steamship in the Mediterranean, with several British crew saved or landed. Other notes include the Provence sinking near the Mediterranean and Moewe captured, plus Italian merchantmen defying gun restrictions and various shipping incidents in Dover and the White Sea.
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London
Admiralty
Marseilles
Mediterranean
White Sea
Lowestoft
Eliza
Buenos Ayres
Europe
Moewe
Duanale
Wonderful artillery promised to enable invasion
Berlin March 1 artillery powerful enough to make possible the bombardment of England from the continent is certain, military observers say, signaling a potential turning point in wartime plans and European defense calculations.
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Berlin
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