British Seize Dutch Grain Ships in British Ports
Reports from Washington and New York say British authorities have confiscated Dutch grain carrying vessels in ports under British control. About 40 Dutch ships remain detained, with a fleet of 15 grain carriers reportedly en route to the United States. Dutch refusal to carry cargoes to British destinations is cited as the cause.
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Washington
D. C
Netherlands
Great Britain
Holland
United States
Abandon Hope for Nonpartisan House Seats
Washington reports little chance of a nonpartisan House coalition at the upcoming special session. After talks with Speaker Clark and leaders, Representative Mann predicts two tickets may emerge and signals willingness to run as Republican candidate if invited.
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Washington, D. C
Houses of Natives
Clark
Kitchin
Fitzgerald
Appropriations Committee
Mann
Spy suspect tries to commit death by own action
In Geneva New York Adolf Voattes a German prisoner is held on a technical charge of attempted death by own action awaiting federal officers from Buffalo. A letter he wrote mentions visits to Springfield and other cities and a plan to transmit to a German agent for Mexico. He later tried to kill himself with a knife.
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N. Y
Adolf Voattes
Geneva
Buffalo
Planta
Springfield
Mass
Mexico
Wattes
Iowa legislature considers $500000 war effort bill
Des Moines dispatch reports two bills introduced. One appropriates 500000 to organize a volunteer army subject to the governor's call in time of war. The second proposes a census and inventory of the state's military resources. House kills bills to raise district judge pay and county recorder compensation.
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Des Moines
Oviation Committee
Iowa
House
Kimberly
Tucker
Rogers
State Board of Parole
Call Back Guards Not Fully Demobilized
Washington March 22 The War Department ordered all National Guard units partially demobilized to be recalled to federal service. The move also covers troops demobilized in recent days still in federal service under earlier orders. About six regiments remain in this class to be recalled.
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War Department
National Guard
Germans in Prisoners of War in Georgia
The 270 officers and seamen from the Kronprinz Wilhelm and Prince Eitel Friedrich were moved on special trains to Georgia. They are housed under guard in stockades at Fort McPherson and Fort Oglethorpe under the 17th Infantry for safe keeping.
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Wilhelm
Prince Eitel Friedrich
Georgia
Snfe
Fort McPherson
Fort Oglethorpe
Italy Withdraw Demand Shocks London In Greece Patch
A garbled dispatch from Athens reports Greece urging Italy to withdraw a demand as Hallan troops are referenced. The fragmentary text hints at diplomatic pressure and a router patch but lacks clear details on parties, dates, or actions.
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Moronuk
Athens
Greece
Italy
Hallan
Germany Fleet Sent Here Likely After War Ends
New York March 29 Rear Admiral Bradley A Fiske retired said in an address approved by Secretary Daniels that if Germany is beaten danger will ease but she may not be beaten The admiral argued Germany could become better situated after peace and might be allowed to send her fleet to this side He noted Germany's fleet is twice as powerful as the U S in ships and trained officers and suggested rapid strengthening of the fleet by building many battle planes as a modern offensive asset.
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New York
Bradley A. Fiske
Daniels
Germany
Europe
Fiske
Bad Guess Again Cuts Food Supply
London reports Adolph von Batocki, head of the German requisition board, told the Reichstag committee that ration reductions were insufficient but unavoidable. He warned pigs and cattle supplies are tight, and potatoes and bread are essential, urging agricultural duty. Copenhagen and Vienna dispatches note grim grain stock takes and new bread ration cuts with meat cards and restricted potato provisions.
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Adolph von Batocki
Requlstion Board
Reich- Stag Committee
Amsterdam
Food Administration
Herr von Batocki
Increased Supplies Rush to Militia in Central States
Chicago on March 29 reports the U S Army Quartermaster Department is preparing large quantities of military stores equipment and food for dispatch to National Guard units across Illinois Indiana Iowa Missouri Nebraska Minnesota Michigan Wisconsin South Dakota Colorado Wyoming and Ohio under Maj General Thomas H Barry central department. Details are withheld under army censorship and preparations also cover guards not yet under army control.
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United States Army Quartermaster’s Department
National Guard
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Indiana
Iowa
Missouri
Nebraska
Minnesota
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Wisconsin
South Dakota
Colorado
Wyoming
Ohio
Thomas H. Barry
Central Department
Army
Prohibition Referendum Defeated in State House Vote
Springfield Michigan March 28 the statewide prohibition referendum bill was defeated in the house of representatives by an 80 to 6 vote.
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House of Representatives
Villa Forces Defeated Near Chihuahua City Mapula
Juarez reports Villa forces defeated at Mapula twenty miles south of Chihuahua City by Carranka troops under Gen Francisco Murguia. Fighting inside Chihuahua City was ended today according to unofficial but reliable reports received in Chihuahua City.
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Mapula
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Francisco Murguia
Americans urged to grow British crops in wartime plan
Lond on March 2 Sir Arthur Lor head of the food production department announced a plan to import 5000 American farmers and plows to grow British crops. He said the effort would supplement British production and help combat hunger as submarines threaten supplies.
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Amerikan Larimer
Subinveston
Sir Arthur Lor
Deepartment
Sir Arthur
America
British Leaders Endorse Woman Suffrage in Commons
Lloyd George declares in the house of commons for woman suffrage as Asquith argues public policy and reconstruction demand it. A recent conference urged limited suffrage, six months residence, seat redistribution, proportional representation, and one election day.
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London
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Asquith
Arquith
Iowa urged to raise more food amid war shortage
Des Moines reports Governor urges calling a council of leading farmers to aid the Legislature in boosting Iowa food production during a world shortage. He recommends prioritizing appropriations for agricultural institutions and the agricultural college to expand support for farmers, calling for concentrated action and possible legislative enactment.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Cultural College
Iona
Agricultural College
Tam
Des Moines House Debates Repeal Of Fire Insurance Law
The Iowa house opens a fight to repeal the anti-discriminatory fire insurance law. An amendment by Rep B J Horcham of Dubuque to repeal failed. Debates center on keeping or changing the rating bureau and the inspector and rate publishing powers.
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B. J. Horcham
Dubuque
Shortens
Tama
Commission
Friends
W. DB. Miller
Noone
DIL
Los Angeles to Form 19000-Strong Home Guard
City council ordered the purchase of one machine gun and 400 rifles and called for 10 000 volunteers to form a home guard. Chief of Police Pan L Butler will command the volunteers, joined by about 150 members of the police department with military experience.
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Cal
Arma
Pollue Pan L. Butler
Notive Department
Hindenburg Promises Italy Threatens France In Talks
Reports from Rome and Berlin describe central powers planning bold moves against France while promising Italy a pact with Rumelia. General Dirossi asserts a fierce assault planned on French lines, even as German officials warn Russia risks renewed fighting on Eastern fronts.
French Advance North of Soissons and British Gains
French forces advanced north of the Ailette river and east of the Seuilly-Neuville line, capturing key positions. British and French troops pushed from Arras toward Soissons, with Haig’s center moving toward the St. Quentin Cambrai road and recapturing terrain north of Beaumetz La Ombrai. French gains south of La Fere cleared the lower forest of Ouçy and seized Petit Barisis Veravelle and Coucy La Ville.
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Beaumort-Les-‘ombrai
la Fere
Oucy
Petit, Barisis
Veravell
Coucy-La-Ville
Wreck plot near Fort Totten leads to detention of man
New York March 29 police detained Mathias Johnson of Perth Amboy New Jersey after discovering a motor boat near Fort Totten containing 40 pounds of dynamite and 16 detonators. Johnson claimed to be a wrecker from Perth Amboy hired to blow up a wreck and said he sought shelter at the basin due to rain and darkness. Police say he had no wrecker license or dynamite transport permit.
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Fort Totten
United States
Mathias Johnson
Perth Amboy
N. J
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Iowa Senate Opens Big Battle Over Eighth Justice Bill
Described as a major fight on the eighth judge bill, the Iowa Senate paused for debate after voting down Whitmore’s resolution to reject the Supreme Court chief justice report. Names were few, but accusations and personalities marked the session as the hour lengthened. It was revealed the camp opposing the court holds early information from the partial report.
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Whitmore
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Holdoegel-Chase- Whitmore-Wilson
Architect William Rotch Ware Dies at 68 in Newton
William Rotch Ware, architect and longtime editor of the Averloan Architect and Building News, died at his Newton home today. He was 68 and was widely known as a writer on architectural subjects.
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Newton
Mase
William Rotch Ware
Averloan Architect and Building News
Criticizes Brotherhoods In Testimony To House Panel
Julium Kruuschnst, chairman of the Southern Pacific board, told the Newlands Joint committee that tail road brotherhoods showed an arrogant attitude and contempt for the public president Congress and the Supreme Court while reviewing the recent strike controversy.
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Mayeh
Newlands Joint Committee
Julium Kruuschnst
Southern Pacis
Congrean
Supreme Court
Boniface Dies In Charlestown Theatre Ties
Charlestown Newfoundland Maren Hy George HM Boniface longtime theatrical actor and manager dies in Charlestown. He was widely identified with the stage, shaping local theatre for decades through acting and management.
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Charlestown
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George
French Attack Fails on Oise West Bank Near Sacre
Berlin reports the French assault on the west bank of the Oise near Sacre failed with heavy losses. French trenches in Champagne south of Ripont were captured by German forces, according to the war office.
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Saysville
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Sacre
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Explosion in Bapaume City Hall Buries Citizens
Paris March 29 An accidental explosion in the city hall at Bapaume buried several citizens in the debris. Raoul Briquet and Albert Tallbandier depic tives from Arrondissement of Arras, engaged in relief work, are reported to be among the victims.
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Bapaume
Raoul Briquet
Albert Tallbandier
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Troops Assigned to Police Duty in Iowa March 29
Cedar Rapids reports that on March 29 companies C and D and the First Regiment Band have received marching orders. They are assigned to police duty within the state, with several destinations not announced for military reasons.
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Cedar Rapids
Massaging Made "Shorty" Fit For Army
Cad Wheeler of Kanenas City Missouri sought enlistment in the Third Missouri Infantry. He was one inch short of the five feet four inch minimum. Guardsmen massaged and rolled him for an hour, and he was accepted after the exam. The short stature was blamed on carrying a sack of cement.
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Cad Wheeler
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Jews in Russia Faulted for Instability and Anarchy
London March 29 The Times Rica correspondent reports that Jews have become citizens of free Russia yet show little sense of responsibility. At Petrograd and Dorpat University Jewish students have formed their own military units defying authorities, fueling anarchy, bloodshed, and property destruction, with fears Jews will be first victims if Russia descends further.
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Times Rica
Russia
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Dema Foguves
University of Dorpat
Turmoil in Petrograd as agitators weaken and prison escapes rise
Reports from Petrograd describe waning agitator activity as military vigilance tightens. Proclamations by escaped political prisoners surface while chalk markings appear on doors, fueling counter revolution rumors. Kharkov Kiev and Volga regions report old secret police efforts to oppose the new government and widespread prison escapes across Ukraine.
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Kharkov
Kiev
Volga
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Kharboy
Behitomir
Vinten
Wlov
War spirit strong as troops to continue fight in Russia
London reports by Reuters that deputies back from the front say officers and soldiers agree on the need to carry on the war. General Ruсaky with President Rodzylanka notes calm, strong spirits on the northern front, while Kiev factions order a crackdown on the ex commander Ion Ivanoff at a hotel event.
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Petrograd
Saya A Reuter
Rucaky
Rodylanka
Perfect Onfer
Lincoln Statue Gift Accepted by Paris City Council
Paris in March accepts a gift statue of Lincoln from American donor Peemler Ribot. The Paris city council endorsed the project and will erect the statue in the city.
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Lincoln
America
France
Peemler Ribot
Rush to Enlist in British American Troop
New York March 24 More than 600 American citizens of British descent have volunteered for the British American regiment being raised in this country for service in case of war. It was announced by Robert Colph or Grey, who is in charge, that applications are being received and it is possible the regiment may be expanded into a brigade. Many volunteers previously served in the British army before coming to the United States.
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New York
Hritinh Deacont
Bebert
Colph Hor Grey
United States
Slayer Found Guilty In Oklahoma Trial
John M. Couch was found guilty in district court on a murder charge. The defendant Mink Nellie W. Lignin, a Oklahoma City high school teacher, was sentenced to Laprisanna cut.
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John M. Couch
Lillod Gle Aleter
Mink Nellie W. Lignin
Oklahoma City
Senator Dies of Grief as Home Is Destroyed in War
Mareh 8 reports from Alsnedermartrert describe Senator Sebring dying amid grief after his home was burned and his property seized during the German occupation. Senator Bebline, aged years, stayed at Montercourt as German forces moved through the area. Local authorities indicate he was compelled to accompany the looting and map burning as the conflict intensified.
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Germany
Bebline
Montercourt
Fia
President Decides On War Action Amid Senate Debate
Washington March 29 reports say the president will likely urge Congress to recognize a state of war and empower force use to defend American rights. Opposition may arise in the Senate though House rules favor action. Pacifist elements push armed neutrality while awaiting further outrages. Senators Hitchcock Stone LaFollette Norris weigh positions amid looming vote next week.
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Tie
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Bowie
Washington Moves On National Emergency Amid Martial Readiness
In Washington on March 29 congressional leaders informally review the executive program for the national emergency. No firm steps until after President Wilton’s congressional address. Over 16,000 national patrolsmen remain in federal service for plant protection. total guardsmen called 50,000. Wilson meets Col House but plans to delay finalizing the message. Antiliquor legislation to wait. focus shifts to International crafts during the special session.
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Wilton
Congress
Wilson
Col. E. M. House
Ceil
M Messagre
Equipment Ready for 300000 Men
Washington March 29 10 The War Department states the government is equipped to mobilize about 300000 men. About 127000 will be in the regular service and roughly 150000 await field service. The force would be ready with equipment and be in full trim from recent service, needing little mobilization time.
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War Department
Four More Regiments Called by Air Department
Washington March 10 28 four additional regiments of the national guard were called into federal service today by the air department. They are the First West Virginia Seventh fourth New York Second Connecticut and Second New Jersey infantry regiments.
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National Guard
Air Department
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New York
Secord Connecticut
New Jersey
Navy Enlistment Drive Expands in Kansas City
Navy recruiting efforts at the naval enlistment office in Kansas City accelerate with higher intake. Eight women have joined dues programs supporting recruitment as enlistment totals surge for the month.
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Kansas City
Alo
Many Offer Services to Work for Emergency in Industry
Washington March 28 more than 1 000 letters from people who wish to serve the federal government in the concert emergency in industrial jn. Seen been received by the civil seewhee commission i Pesporme to ite retort appent for workers. All trades and pimb foxes iotia are repremented.
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Washington
Funston left no will as petition for administration filed
The death of Major General Frederick Funston leaves no will. An estate statement shows life insurance policies, personal effects valued at about 10,000, and a widow plus three children to receive bequests. Mrs Funston filed for letters of administration in Calabasas on March 28.
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Cal
Frederick Funston
Puneton
Adriatic Arrives Safely After Atlantic Voyage
New York report states the Munich passenger steamer Adriatic arrived safely at an Atlantic port today. The vessel had sailed amid a Vogue accord and was escorted by a protecting convoy from Europe to America.
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