World Happenings Of Current Week
Walter Clark, landscape painter and art medalist, died in New York. Carranza reestablishes Mexico City capital. U S voters narrowed results. Russia funds Entente, Wilson sent 1800 nominations. Submarines, naval boosts, and German threat loom. Diggs Caminetti pardon appeal to Wilson. Count Zeppelin funeral. vault preserved. New York February exports near 1916 levels. navy recruiting up. mobilization needed. German reservists cross into Sonora. Indians drilled and armed planned. Minnesota debates Anderson prohibition bill. postmasters to face examinations. Senate reforms to curb filibusters. Meyer named assistant to Interior. China expected to join Entente. Seattle mayor trial jury formed.
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Carranza
Mexico City
New York
Russia
Wilson
Senate
Navy
Zeppelin
Stuttgart
Date for Great Strike Set
National conference committee reports that four railroad brotherhoods plan a staged strike starting 6 p m Saturday if the eight hour dispute remains unresolved. The program lists freight trainmen walkouts on several lines March 17 19 20 and 21 with a potential expansion to all freight and passenger crew nationwide.
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New York
National Conference Committee
Acpro
New York Central
Baltimore & Ohio
Erie
Atlantic Coast Line
Southern Railway
Louisville & Nashville
Seaboard Air Line
Lehigh Valley
Lackawanna
Jersey Central
Pennsylvania
Long Island
Maine Central
Delaware & Hudson
Keating
Hill Roads
Chicago
Navy to Build 100 Small Boats for Patrol
The Navy moves toward contracts to quickly build 100 or more high speed patrol boats of a new 110 foot type for anti submarine scouting. Deliveries could start within four months. contracts to be awarded soon. Boats will be bigger than the 85 foot chasers and will feature steam engines with details of armament still undisclosed. Major builders and British chasers involved in the conference.
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Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Department
Daniels
Labor to Stand by America if Crisis Comes With Germany
More than 150 delegates from National and international unions affiliated with the American Federation of Labor and five unaffiliated groups voted unanimously to offer labor’s services to the nation in all fields should the United States enter a war. The conference represented about 3,000,000 workers and outlined labor’s role in national preparedness plans.
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Washington, D. C
Organized Labor In America
United States
American Federation of Labor
Great Railroad Brotherhoods
Oregon convicts earn $12,757 in February
Salem convicts on parole from the State penitentiary earned an average of $52.07 each in February. The total earnings for 245 men reached $12,757.66, according to Parole Officer Keller to Governor Withycombe, marking a strong showing for the new law.
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Salem
Ore
Keller
Withycombe
Healer Sentenced to 18 Months on Mail Fraud Charge
In Los Angeles United States district court King Francia Schlatter described as a self styled divine healer was found guilty Saturday of using the mails to defraud. Judge A Trippet imposed 18 months in federal prison on McNeil's Island. Schlatter invoked God's wrath on prosecutors and warned they would die within two years when given a chance to speak before sentence.
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Los Angeles
McNeil’s Island
Francia Schlatter
United States District Court
Schlatter
A. Trippet
Irish Nationalists Reappear in Commons for Home Rule Debate
Irish Nationalists returned to the House of Commons to gain a promise from the government that Irish estimates would be introduced early next week. The estimates will allow a debate on the entire Irish administration.
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London
House of Commons
Ireland
Algonquin and Aly Sea Rescue Reported After Torpedo Attack
Reports say theAlgonquin was torpedoed and later blown up by a German submarine. Twenty seven crewmen landed safely after the attack on March XX. the Aly freighter of 1086 tons also suffered a shelling strike but its crew escaped. The incidents fueled debate over unrestricted submarine warfare and American involvement.
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London
Obm
New York
United Suates
America
Her
Union Pacific Insures Men In Massive $30 Million Policy
A historic policy covers 41000 workers in the Union Pacific system effective January 1, 1917. Benefits include one to two years of salary for death or disability from occupational or non occupational causes, with caps and conditions. The $800000 annual premium funds broad coverage for eligible employees.
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Union Pacific Railroad Company
Union Pacific
Oregon-Wash
Poison Plotters Convicted in London Case
Mrs Alice Wheeldon and her son in law Alfred Mason were found guilty of conspiracy to murder Lloyd George and Arthur Henderson. Harriet Wheeldon was acquitted. Mrs Wheeldon received ten years penal servitude, Alfred Mason seven years, and his wife five years.
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London
Alice Wheeldon
Winifred Mason
Alfred George Mason
Lloyd George
Arthur Henderson
War Council
Harriet Ann Wheeldon
Wheeldon
Alfred Mason
Shipyard Walkout Halts Oakland Operations
About 3000 ship workers quit at Union Iron Works Alameda and More & Scott shipyards Oakland after rejecting a compromise wage offer. Nearly 8000 unskilled laborers, over 85 percent of the employer roster, walked out, nearly stopping shipbuilding activity in the area.
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Oakland
Cal
Union Iron Works
Alameda
More & Scott
U S Senate Debate On Bill Faces Constitutional Arguments
The article records the senate discussion where each senator presents his reason for opposing the bill, citing constitutional or public concerns. Names and affiliations are mentioned as they explain their positions during the chamber's proceedings.
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United States Senate
The Lady From Montana Rankin Ready for Seat
Miss Jannette Rankin from Montana awaits seating as a member of Congress. President Wilson has called an extra session beginning April 16.
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Jannette Rankin
House of Representatives
Montana
Washington
Wilson
Congress
Railroad Plan Affects Thousands Across Three States
Oregon Washington Idaho units of the railroad, a western Union Pacific line, will affect over five thousand employees under a new insurance plan. In February workers received a month’s pay and 48 extra compensation for 1916 services, with more than $336,000 disbursed in this form.
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Ington Railroad & Navigation Company
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Union Pacific
Loan Officials Named
Washington D C. Officers of the Federal Land Bank Spokane were named by the Farm Loan Board on Monday with D. G. O'Shea of Red Lodge Montana as president C B B Roberts of Rupurt Idaho as vice president George C Jewett of Palouse Washington as secretary and George M Dreher of Spokane as treasurer A W Cauthorn of Portland Oregon was appointed director Turner Oliver of LaGrande Oregon registrar and attorney
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Washinon
D. C
Federal Land Bank
Spokane
Farm
D. G. O'Shea
Red Lodge
Mont
C. B. B. Roberts
Rupurt
Idaho
George C. Jewett
Palouse
Wash
George M. Dreher
A. W. Cauthorn
Portland
Ore
Turner Oliver
LaGrande, Or
Bernstorff Arrives in Christiania After Atlantic Voyage
London envoy and former German ambassador to Washington Bernstorf arrived at Christiania Monday. A crowd of several hundred German colony members and legation representatives gave him a hearty welcome at the quay. Passengers reported bad weather on the voyage.
Liberal Leader Leaves Santiago After Prisoner Release
General Rigoberto Fernandez leading liberal forces departs Santiago with troops and released prisoners including ex-governor Rodriguez Fuentes. American sailors guard the city. Reported engagement near San Luis leaves many casualties. Cane fields at Satillo and San Ana burned and Cuba Railway bridges and three locomotives destroyed.
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Santiago
Rigoberto Fernandez
Rodriguez Fuentes
San Luis
Satillo
San Ana
Cuba Railway Company
Fragmentary Prussian Diet Debate on Food Crisis
Reuters dispatch from Amsterdam reports fragmentary coverage of the Prussian Diet debate on famine and food costs. Hofer, a Socialist, warns that rising elderly mortality and spreading epidemics reflect weakened resistance and that parents are killing their children due to food shortages.
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London
Reuter
Amsterdam
Herr Hofer
British to Control Fats and Oils in War Effort
The ministry of munitions in agreement with the minister of agriculture and the food controller announces control of all fats oils and oil seed and their products including oil cake soap and margarine. A new branch led by Alfred Bigland is formed to oversee oils and fats for glycerine extraction.
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London
Ministry of Munitions
Minister of Agriculture
Alfred Bigland
Dynamiter Enlists in Marines After Displaying Skill
Chicago Robert Phillips created excitement at the Marine Corps recruiting station when he claimed he could blow up anything from a tin can to a battleship. He was accepted after explaining he was a professional dynamiter and left for the East to join a mining company aboard.
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Chicago
Robert 8
Phillips
Marine Corps
East
Abu
Villa Ammunition Cache Discovered After Battle
A large cache of Villa ammunition was unearthed near Chihuahua City after the battle at Ousihuiriachic. A prisoner from the Carranga forces revealed the hiding place in exchange for a pardon. The cache included thousands of rifle cartridges and artillery shells, per an official report.
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Chihuahua City
Ousihuiriachic
Chihuahua
Carranga
United States Aid To Belgium Reported At 9080 602
The Commission for Relief in Belgium states US contributions total 9 080 602, accounting for less than four percent of roughly 250 million dollars spent by the relief effort in Belgium and Northern France.
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America
New York
United States
Commission For Relief
Belgium
France
Germany signals war fate hinges on acts without guard
In a Berlin interview via Copenhagen and Telegraph dispatches the German envoy von Bernstorff answered questions about war with the United States. He said whether Europe would see war depends on Germany’s actions and if Britain or the United States sinks ships. He argued that sinking American citizens would not be equivalent.
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London
Copenhagen
Berlin
Raider Threat Report From Pacific Ocean
A terse note from Jinn News indicates a Japanese source claims a German raider may have sunk 3115 tons in the Indian Ocean. No further details were provided.
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Vancouver
B. C
Japan
Indian Ocean
German freighter sighted in Indian Ocean pursued by Japanese ships
A converted German cruiser is reported sighted in the Indian Ocean. Japanese forces pursue the vessel as it sails under uncertain flag. The German freighter is alleged to be involved in elusive operations.
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Indian Ocean
Shipa
Colombian Treaty Moves in Senate Foreig n Committee
Washington reports the senate foreign committee weighs the Colombian treaty amid objections. A new draft will be laid before the body as pressure to press action before the extra session ends remains. The Republican position remains wary though some pledge support to vote. England requests further votes on supplementary funds for the government. London anticipates a 50 million pound grant amid recent government costs.
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Washingen
D. C
Senate
Chait
Republi
England
London
House of Commons
Canonsburg Mystery Deepens Over Missing Miners
Eight known to have been killed are recovered while others remain missing after an incident at the Henderson Coal Company mine interior area, located several miles north of Hendersonville.
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Canonsburg
Hendersonville
Henderson Coal Co
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