Germany Denies Intent to Attack U S Chancellor
A Reichstag speech by German Chancellor Von Bethmann Hollweg declares Germany never intended to attack the United States and would not bear responsibility for war if America escalates. Other dispatches note universal training debates, prisoner releases, coal rate changes, and a torpedoed liner.
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Saville
Germany
United States of America
von Bethman-l Hollweg
Reichstag
United State
Russia
United States
Ele
von Bethiman l Hollweg
Shakeup in Iowa House Foreseen After Printer Abolition Defeat
In Des Moines the Iowa House predicts a new alignment of votes following the defeat of a bill that would abolish the state printer and binder offices. Leaders say the setback may spark abandonment of administration plans and push for outside compromises on measures Witt factions support across the session.
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Dee Moines
Witt
Des Moines Vote Fails on Miller Bill Regulating Voting Bureaus
In Des Moines Iowa the house debated the Miller bill to regulate voting bureaus after repeal of the antidiscrimination law. The measure drew 44 votes, 54 against, falling short of a constitutional majority. Supporters noted desire for state regulation and rate setting, while opponents argued no demand for change. Representatives Griffin Lake Wormsley and Elwood spoke on the bill amid debate over repeal prospects and potential senate compromise.
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Mare
Trouse of Representatives
Miller
Griin
Woodbury County
T. F. Griffin
Frank C. Lake
Griffin
Hogers
J. MM. Wormsley
Plymouth County
Ita
Wormley
Lee Elwood
Howard
Milner
Senate
Friends of Repeal
Nsioue
Lytle repeal bill fate hinges on Senate calendar action
The Lytle repeal bill faces a report of indefinite postponement or passage with or without recommendation. Most expect the committee of anti repeal members to push for indefinite postponement while both Rogers and Lytle repeal bills are likely to reach the senate calendar after a strong House endorsement.
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Lytle
Senate
House
Days Say They Were Snubbed by Norbeck
At a South Dakota Anti Saloon League meeting the executive committee expressed surprise and frustration that Governor Norbeck appointed a state sheriff enforcing the prohibition law without consulting league officers. They noted the appointive move, along with a liquor newspaper editor's board seat, signals the need for vigilance to keep enforcement on track. The committee emphasized they had long fought for a dry state and deserve courtesy in such appointments.
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Mitchell
South Dakota Anti Saloon League
Norbeck
South Dakota
Man who praised Germany linked to Arkansas murder
Little Rock Ark March 2 Nogh Richmond surrendered on an indictment charging him with the murder of Red Skrewer aged 46 Police say Richmond said he and Brewer quarreled after Brewer denounced the United States and praised Germany authorities report the conflict led to the fatal shooting.
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Little Rock
Ark
Nogh Richmond
Anewer
Red Skrewer
Richmond
Brewer
United States
Germany
Wait on Death Sing London March 68 rescued sailors
A damaged account describes the Pritieh traneport Tyrodateos with a battalion aboard sinking a mine off Cane Aguilas in February. The crew were saved after roll call and transferred to two rescue steamers. The Tyndarean survived and the troops upheld a historic tradition.
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Sing
London
Pritieh Traneport
Tyrodateos
Aiddleowes Reghnert
Cane Aguilas
Wien
Alfonso Menaced by Revolution in Spain War Food Crisis
Washington reports unrest in Spain over war attitude and severe food shortages. Submarine warfare and halted trade threaten industry while pro German sentiment and strained alliances fuel dissension. Madrid suspends constitutional guarantees amid protests and strikes, with unions and government actions to quell the unrest.
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Spain
State Department
Aso
Germany
WETS MAY YIELD NEAR BEER BILL
Lincoln Nebraska March 29 Senate expected to pass with two votes to spare the emasculated prohibitory law and the house will reject it. The senate supports no right to dictate liquor quantities for individuals while wets push for no limit after May 1. Governor Neville favors no limit and may concede the 2 percent beer idea if supreme court rulings deem it unconstitutional. No restriction remains on possession after amendments take effect.
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Senate
House
Neb
Nebraska Senate
Hades
Oberiles
Houge “Dry
Jondora
Neville
Supreme Court
Eight Hour Day Renounced to Boost Munitions Output
Petrograd reports workers in national defense factories renounce the eight hour day for the war period to raise munitions output. Peasants increasingly replace police with militia in several governments. Women’s equal rights movement gains momentum with women deputations to Ekaterinov governor committees.
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Petrograd
London
Ekaterinowlivy
Peaants
German spy arrested in Mississippi case label German agent suspected
In Gulfport Mississippi on August 29, Chugttes Wehord Constantin Herckenrath Don was arrested at Long Beach on a charge of being a suspicious voter. Federal authorities hold him pending investigation. They suspect Mondum is officially connected with the German government. He denies being a German agent.
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Miss
Chugttes Wehord
Constantin
Herckenrath Dondan
Long Beach
Alles
Mondum
Submarines Off Coast Stir War Prep Debate
Reports claim submarines near Montauk and U S coast prompt caution while naval authorities assess threats. Washington eyes universal military training as a key preparedness measure with committees and Congress debating timely action before the war situation dominates Washington’s agenda.
War Legislation Likely as Congress Convenes
Washington March 20 congressional action centers on rapid war measures with both houses planning statements in support of a state of war or armed neutrality. Universal training faces delay from logistics but volunteers will bolster the force while reliance on regulars and National Guard continues. Senator Chamberlain notes months to perfect universal training, shaping debates on preparedness amid divided constituent views.
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New York
National Defence Convention
The
National Guard Association
John F. O’ryan
New York National Guard
Washington
Chamberlain
Senate Military Committee
Wilson
Washington, D. C
House of Representatives
Hitchcock
D. C
Congress
House
Senate
Germany
National Guard
Bill Kee
Eines
Bryan Urges Peace Plan Referendum for War Halt
Minami Fin March 29 William J Firgon urged Senate and House to try Bryan peace plan to suspend Germanys submarine campaign through an international tribunal referendum if needed to gauge public will before war.
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Minami
Fin
William J. Firgon
Senate
House of
Smith Named Democratic Nominee for 16th District Seat
New York March 22 Thomas F Smith secretary and hall was unanimously designated as the democratic nominee for congress from the 16th district to succeed the late Michael Conroy.
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New York
Thomas F. Smith
Hall
Congress
Michael Conroy
La Touraine Passenger Ship Arrives Safely at Port
New York report says the line crossing voyage ended with the line liner arriving safely at a trench port. The vessel carried a large number of passengers headed for Europe with 37 Americans aboard among others.
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LA Touraine
New York
Mengau
Georgia Goes Bone Dry Bids Loom Large in Atlanta
In Atlanta Georgia legislators confront a prohibition measure limiting alcohol sales to medicinal mechanical and other related uses. The bill faces swift action from both houses as Governor Marrie is expected to sign or veto.
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Georgia
Atlanw
Marrle
Kaiser to place czar on throne threat to dynasty
Petrograd dispatch notes appeal by German and Austrian workers to overthrow autocracy and gain freedom. Washington reports say German strategy on the Western Front aims to drive at Russia to preserve the Kaiser’s throne. Analysts warn that Berlin’s plan may pivot on restoring a Russian monarchy to stabilize its rule, signaling major moves on the eastern front.
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Vng
London
Washington, D. C
Europe
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Berlin
Rigssilarh Party
Russia
Meneten
Kaleer
Mivalle
Teutons 4 Trenches on West Front
Paris reports capture of an important munitions and supply depot by French forces with continued artillery duels between the Somme and Aisne. Soissons bombarded. Meuse bank trenches recaptured. prisoners taken near Avecourt wood and Hill 304 amid heavy enemy resistance. London lines note German entrenchment and renewed efforts near Cromilles with British gains and heavy casualties. Berlin reports futile French recapture attempts in Champagne with heavy losses.
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War Office
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Aisne
Soissons
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Ofathe
Courier Chauase
Meuse
Avecourt Wood
London
Associated Press
F. B. Maurice
France
Reuter
Croiailles
Cromilles
Berlin
Sayville
Champagne
Chinese Recognize Russian Government In Moscow Move
Peking reports the Chinese government has recognized the new government of Russia. The decision marks a substantive shift in Beijing’s stance toward Moscow amid ongoing international diplomacy and postwar realignments.
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Duma
Peking
Russia
Navy leader Fiske barred from talk by Daniels order
New York March 29 Rear Admiral Bradley A Fiske retired was unable to deliver his address before the New York electrical society as Secretary Daniels withheld his permission. George H Guy secretary of the society announced the action and the reason.
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New York
Bradley A. Fiske
Navy
New York Electrical Society
Chicago women certified as emergency chauffeurs in navy lab
Fifty one Chicago women were rated as emergency chauffeurs after an examination yesterday overseen by an officer from the naval training station for the women portion of the navy league. Two women were declared secure and enrolled. wireless telegraphy courses have started.
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Chicago
Laueun, Claisnon
Lumbermen Converge in Sioux Falls for Regional Convention
More than two hundred members of the Southwestern and Dakota Retail Lumbermen's Association gathered in Sioux Falls for the first convention in six years. The meeting sparked renewed interest, launching plans to strengthen the group's role in the lumber trade across Minnesota, the Dakotas, and surrounding regions.
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Sioux Falls
Southwestern
Dakota Retail Lumbermen'’s Association
Down
Southeastern
Minneeditat
Swedish cabinet quits shocks government in London report
The London desk reports the king accepted the resignation of the entire cabinet headed by Premier Pee miley Maumurakjold. The dramatic move follows unrest and shifts in Swedish politics as the government collapses.
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Brockhelm
London
Hig
Robbet
Peemiley Maumurakjold
New York delegates clash over universal training at guard convention
At the National Guard convention Dr Don ald mayor of the Iowa field hospitals Council Bluffs Iowa, argued for federal control and called for a discussion. He warned that labor groups view the National Guard as an enemy and urged states to hire a state constabulary for strike control while offering to mobilize soldiers.
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National Guard
Donald
Iowa Field
Council Bluffs
Alc Trol
McCrae
Iowa
Democrats expect to name Speaker next week in House
Washington March 16 The Democrats anticipate electing the speaker next week with Champ reelected from the Inductions caucus ticket. The party holds 214 votes in Washington and faces possible opposition from at least a few ententes in the present House.
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D. C
House
Champ
Telthar
Ls Pavenner
Railroads seek freight-rate hike. January 1917 results
Interstate Commerce Commission traces railway operations across the nation for January. Total operating revenues rose by about 40 million dollars, offset by 31 million dollars in rising operating expenses. Net operating income reached 71.93 million dollars, up 7 million from January 1916 but below 1916 annual average. Eastern railroads lagged behind national average gains.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Elisha Lee Promoted to General Manager
Philadelphia report states Eishaire assistant general manager of the Pennsylvania Railroad view east of Pittsburgh was promoted to general manager today. He succeeds B. C. Long who died several days ago.
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Philadelphia
Eishaire
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburgh
B. C. Long
Nebraska Boy Wins Sword at Annapolis
Annapolis Md March ceremony names prize winners for naval academy honors. Clarence O Ward from Nebraska receives the Sward for athletics excellence. Midshipman F E Haeberle of California earns the Poe of the Revolution for ordnance and gunnery. Midshipman A D Henadiee of Washington state wins the silver medal.
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Naval Academy
Navy Athletic Association
Clarence O. Ward
Nebraska
National Society
F. E. Haeberle
California
Daughters of the American Revolution
F. . Hoeberle
Robert M. Thompson
A. D. Henadiee
Washington State
Czar Seeks Norway Trip for His Son Amid Health Concerns
London reports the former Russian emperor pressed the provisional government to allow his son to travel to Norway for health reasons. The dispatch notes no permission granted yet. At Veurskoe Bola church last Sunday the emperor led in kneeling during the prayer for the provisional government.
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London
Norway
Veurskoe Bola
Banks oversubscribe loan to government
Washington reports that 12 federal reserve banks oversubscribed a 60 day loan to the government totaling 250 million dollars in 4 hours. The rate and exact terms are unclear in the text, with references to government needs before June and ongoing Senate actions.
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Washington
Federal Reserve
Mdashena Seeneaene
Helene
German Chancellor to offer reforms as Russia revolt sways war hopes
London dispatch reports Von Bethmann-Hollweg plans electoral reform and possible submarine policy changes to avert war with the United States. German leaders fear Russian revolution may soften American opinion and push internal reforms to placate the U.S. and alter submarine plans.
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Germany
Associated Press
von Bethmann-Hollweg
United States
Russia
Aligh
Louis
Speach
Court weighs injunction between Associated Press and INS
An injunction hearing examined whether the Associated Press may block the International News Service from publishing AP supplied news after it appears in AP members’ papers. The judge left open a final ruling on the injunction's reach pending a full hearing.
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J Augustua
Associated Press
Central rulers discuss policy toward the United States
London dispatch notes varied Austrian suggestions on the visit of the Austrian conductor to Emperor William. The Daily Mail cites Vienna Swiss sources saying the conference may decide to soften the Austro German stance toward the United States to avert war or uphold submarine tactics blamed for provoking war. A Vienna telegram mentions Dr von Bethmann Hollweg’s meeting with Emperor Charles and Foreign Minister Caurni.
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William
Daily Mail
Vienna
Switserland
United States
Charles
Amate
Jay
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Charlies
Caurni
Mayors unite to force peace among northwest tongs
Portland and nearby cities issue a notice threatening mass detention of all Chinese residents unless a peace pact is signed and ratified by the warring tongs. The order, dated March 29, says arrests and confinement will begin Saturday in Portland Astoria and The Dalles until individuals prove lawful US status.
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Portland
Ore
Astoria
Dalles
Warring Tongs
United States
Neath Sunk Off Fastnet Amid War Time Torpedo Attack
Washington dispatch reports the British bark Neath torpedoed without warning at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday about several miles southeast of Fastnet while sailing from Havre with sugar. The captain reportedly captured by a marine but later landed at Queenstown. No other details confirmed.
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Havre
Fastnet
State Department
Consul Front
Queenstown
Americana
Clarence Bloom
Francisco
Peter Weber
See
Rose
Neath
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