Repeal Bill Passed by Both Houses in Des Moines
Des Moines Iowa March 31 Senator C F Lytle of Sioux City and colleagues won repeal of the anti discriminatory fire Insurance law as the Rogers repeal bill passed the Senate, approved in the House Wednesday. The vote was close. The bill now goes to Governor Harding for signature. The Senate action surprised as insurance committee had not yet acted on Lytle or Rogers measures, with further tensions and delays fueling yesterday's executive session maneuvers and a tentative subcommittee report planned for this afternoon.
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Rule
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Ft. Madison
Byron Eoverey
Actien Ae
Oraera O
Fae. Rule and Renator Co
Carroll
Melmer
Frailey
G. J. Camwell
Denison
Federal service called for New York and Connecticut guards
Washington dispatch reports Connecticut National Guard units Battery B and F of the Tenth Field Artillery were ordered into federal service by the War Department for possible police protection. Additional units from Georgia New York and other eastern states were mustered for similar duty with at least two infantry regiments planned to join the federal force.
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Connecticut National Guard
War Department
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New York Cavalry
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Anti War Petition Stirred Workmen in Cedar Rapids
A report from Cedar Rapids on March 3 notes a circulating anti war petition in factories stirs ill will among workers. The action is of unmown origin and targets the war with Germany, provoking division within the labor force.
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Cedar Rap
Germany
Appanages Revenue Reverts to Treasury
London March 26 The Russian provisional government dispatch from Petrograd has decided all appanages to be national property and that the revenues from them shall be turned into the national treasury The income from the stand ducal appanages alone is estimated at more than 25 000 000 rubles yearly.
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London
Petrograd
Sinking of Glynymel Confirmed by Crew Report
The Glynymel sank after a torpedo strike en route to London from an unnamed port. The chief mate was killed and one engineer injured. The vessel, a 1042 ton steamer, had been shelled without warning.
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Merlin Mareh
Orduna
London
D’rench
Lana Wroan
Navy Power Plan Digested By Cabinet Talks
Washington March 20 Secretary Redfeld conferred with Secretary Lincoln on legislation to empower the navy in wartime to seize the coast and geodetic survey's vessels and personnel. The Coast and Geodetic Survey runs 104 trained agents, all technical graduates, and is ready for mobilization.
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Washington
Redfeld
Lincoln
Cihat
Navy Department
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Missouri public service board upholds railroad rate increases
In Jefferson City Missouri the state public service commission ruling allowing railroads to raise fares under Missouri state law was upheld by the supreme court. The decision affirms the authority to authorize increased passenger and freight charges as specified by statute.
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Jefferson City
Missouri Public Service
Missouri
Uphepreme
Force Poles to Fight in Central Armies
Spentingen reports compulsory recturing for the Polish army is about to be introduced in the Kingdom of Poland, replacing voluntary enlistment that yielded few recruits. Two army corps were fixed as the minimum by Austro German calculations, with a national convention urged by the Polish council of state to organize the Polish army along lines used for Austria’s Polish legion early in the war. Prominent council members including Mpicki have supported the plan, and action is expected.
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Spentingen
Poland
Warsaw
Austria
Councl
M. Mpicki
Duma
Moewe Goes Home Sinks British Ships Otaki and Governor
A Copenhagen report cites the German raider Moewe sinking the British steamship Otaki after a separate battle with the armed steamer Governor in which the Governor's second officer was killed and a crew member named Huddeth shot. The St Theodore, later used as a raider, was sunk after transferring prisoners to the Moewe off Rio Janeiro.
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London
Moewe
Otaki
Reuter
Copenhagen
Staat
St. Theodore
Huddeth
Jevernor
Rio Janeiro
Clark Renominated by Acclamation in House Caucus
Washington, D. C. March. Champ Clark of Missouri was renominated for reelection as speaker of the House at a Democratic caucus by acclamation. Present officers were renominated and the Ways and Means Committee resumed duties to handle nominations. Thirty Democrats failed to attend. Clark has served in Congress over two decades and has been speaker for the last three Congresses.
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Champ Clark
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Inkur
Clark
Congress
Entente Monarchs Totter on Thrones in Reichstag Debate
In Berlin on March 2, Dr. Peter Spahn of the Catholic center party claimed monarchs of all Entente nations were tottering on their thrones and would have been dethroned had they stayed. He warned that if war with America came, Germany would be ready. Socialist leader Guntavy Nowke urged a long war’s success and criticized Germany’s handling of Mexico policy as not a diplomatic masterstroke, saying Prussia’s political system is doomed.
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Lander
Reichstag
Peter Spahn
Catholic Center Party
America
Germany
Guntavy Nowke
von Bernatorff
Mexico
Prussia
Maret
Russia
Herr Mueller
United States
Primsian Herrenhaus
Herr Moeller
Touse
Lie Catholic Center Party
Amelia
Arring
Petition endorsed by university faction backs Wilson opposed pacifists
A petition signed by nearly unnamed Nebraskan university figures endorses President Wilson and condemns pacifists as untimely. It was circulated in the faculty and among regents, with copies to Senator Whitehead and Representative Reavis in Washington.
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Neb
University of Nebraska
Wilson
Senator Whitehoocok
Consresaman Reavis
Washington
Pilgrimage of patriotism planned to open extra session
New York March 20 The American Rights league and allied groups organize a pilgrimage of patriotism to attend Congress opening. Special trains will likely run from Washington Hoston Chicago Philadelphia and other cities to counter pacifist demonstration plans.
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Washington
American Rights League
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Hoston
Chicago
Philadelphia
Narrow gauge railways shape western front trench attacks
The piece notes narrow gauge or two foot railways as crucial for rapid maneuvering on the western front. They can follow winding routes and ascend steep grades. A French staff map of German railways before the conflict highlights lines around occupied zones, showing strategic use alongside linen support efforts.
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Oo An Tronghes
Thon Linen
Plunge in German Submarine War Report Sparks Debate
Berlin dispatch quotes Admiral Von Tapelle saying submarine warfare met expectations. February ship tonnage totaled VSI, weather hampered operations but fleet strength grew. Reports indicate German subs increasingly active as missions and patrols continue amid ice and sea conditions.
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Stein
Telelwityy Main
Berlin
von Tapelle
VSI
Im. Aplte
Bern
Freight rate increases approved by Interstate Commerce Commission
General freight rate revision for fruits and vegetables from southern states to northern and midwestern markets was approved by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Carload and less than carload rates on about 48 kinds move to cities including Konser City St Paul St Louis Chicago Cincinnati Louisville Pittsburgh New York and Philadelphia. Some increases were disapproved especially on potatoes and muskmelons from Arkansas Oklahoma and Missouri.
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Revolution Suppressed in Madrid Dispatch Report
Washington reports a general strike attempt suppressed by the authorities. The official dispatch, received by the Ambassador, states constitutional guarantees were observed and that workers who signed the strike were arrested. Madrid notes the country remained quiet at the time of the dispatch.
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Washington, D. C
Madrid
Reprisals Threatened Over Hospital Ship Sinking
London reports a German wireless dispatch justifying the torpedoing of the British hospital ship Austuria by alleging British use of hospital ships for troop and munitions transport. An official British statement reiterates warnings of swift reprisals and urges visit and search as the legal remedy, noting previous denials and calling for civilization to judge Germany.
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London
France
Belgium
Germany
U S Holds Up Sub Chasers for Mexico
Chicago reports two submarine chasers built for the Mexican government by an Illinois firm have been ordered held by U S officials in Washington. The company president said the boats were not commandeered but were officially held. Each chaser required 120 days to build.
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Chicago
United States
Washington
Navy orders submarine net construction for 100 new craft
Washington March 20 The navy ordered Toate Steel and Wire company of Philadelphia to begin building 100 new submarine nets at a cost of 10 per net. The nets will be 1 040 feet long 66 feet wide with a 15 foot mesh. Construction will start within three weeks at a rate of 10 nets per week.
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Navy
Toate Steel and Wire Company
Palladelpha
Rebel Army Surrenders in Cuba After Battle
Havana report states Rizoberto Fernandes rebel forces in Coronse province surrendered to Colonel Varona at Guantanamo early today. Rebels handed over 20 000 rounds rifle ammunition 70 000 rounds machine gun ammo 16 dynamite bombs. Ferna remains at large. Also surrendered were cavalry units infantry machine gun transport and 100 civilians with officers and equipment including Rafael Manduley liberal gubernatorial candidate for Oriente province and several Santiago de Cuba figures.
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Rizoberto Fernandes
Coronse
Humber
Varona
Guantanamo
Ferna
Larage
Rafael Manduley
Oriente
Santiago de Cuba
WSTICE SILL IS TABLED BY HOUSE
Des Moines March 11 the Iowa house tabled the eighth justice bill for the supreme court. The measure would add an eighth justice but opponents doubt passage. The amendment would have the governor appoint the judge subject to senate confirmation. The tabling vote was 51 to 40, with Speaker Pitt signaling his ruling on a constitutional majority.
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House of Representatives
Iowa
Senate
Supreme Court
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Eee
Pitt
Hie
Eighth Justice Plan
British Take Ruyaulcourt and Macon Front Update
London reports the capture of Ruyaulcourt eight miles east of Bapaume by British forces. German troop withdrawals continue on the Peronne Fin road while Canadian troops attack east of Neuville St Vaast but suffer heavy losses. Rain on the western front and thaw in the east limit actions with no new Macedonia developments noted. Fighting on the French front ceases for the moment as German withdrawals pause.
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Ruyaulcourt
Bapaume
Reuters
France
Berlin
Peronne-Fine Road
Neuville St. Vaast
War Office
Macedonia
Bone Dry measure passes House in Des Moines
Des Moines March 31 Whitmore bills strict on liquor ads passed the house with 14 votes against. The measure bans liquor sale solicitations by ads and previously cleared the senate. The bill also extends terms for sheriff, county clerk, and auditor to four years after 1918 and for treasurer recorder and coroner after 1920. An amendment to limit to one term was defeated. An effort to require new license plates for auto owners each year was killed.
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Des Moines
House
Senate
Emergency Telephone Embargo Considered by AT&T Leader
New York March 31 announcemen ts say temporary telecom embargoes may be extended nationwide to reserve facilities for government use. N Betheil senior vice president of American Telephone and Telegraph confirms the plan as a precautionary measure.
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New York
Todus Ae N. Betheil
American ‘Telephone & Telegraph Company
U S AR Experts Return From Franc Header
U S AR experts aboard the Cunard liner Ordnnp reached American shores after delays blamed on mines off the Irish coast. Minesweepers cleared the North Sea while the ship and two others faced mine dangers, escorted by torpedo boat destroyers and patrol craft. Five American airplane experts aboard were returned to assist in U S clerk service development.
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Ordwin
Thaw Declared Civilly Dead and Unextraditable
Philadelphia March 30 Harry K Thaw was adjudged insane by a court and is civilly dead and cannot be tried for crime The Thaw family spokesman James Gay Gordon described the ruling in the hearing on extradition to New York where a requisition from Governor Whitman sought Thaws transfer to stand trial for the bowing of Frederick Gump The case follows recent insanity declarations by a Philadelphia court and Thaws placement in a hospital
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Harry K Thaw
James Gay Gordon
Thaw
New York
Whitman
Frederick Gump
Kansas
Achoagl Boy
Tha
Haul Down U S Flag Before Ship Sinks
March 30 report on a German submarine sinking the ship and crew of the Algonquin. Captain Nordberg states Germans aboard lowered the U S flag before the ship went down. Twenty five men survived and arrived at an American port aboard the Cunard liner Caruna from a German port.
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Alanquin
Mertheh
Nordberg
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Hombe
Wealth society woman acquitted in murder trial
Stella Newton Moore Smith, a Denver socialite, was found not guilty of murdering her husband John Lawrence Smith by a jury here. Court session ended after noon with jurors delivering a verdict that saved her from a murder conviction amid a high profile trial.
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Cole
Mare
Stella Newton Moore Smith
Wealth Society
John Lawrence Smith
Night lights in village meet draw debate over white balance
A garbled account describes a village meeting where residents discuss replacing street lights with a whiter glow. The text is unclear but mentions a debate on lighting and town identity, with scattered references to names and places.
Markets to Close for Christmas Holiday
New York markets will remain closed on Friday and the following Saturday for the Christmas holiday. cotton, coffee and sugar exchanges announced a holiday shutdown observed in line with seasonal market practice.
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Gold Imports Grow Amid Rising New York Totals
Fragmented report notes New York March figures on gold imports reaching into the millions. Mentions Canadian and Philadelphia Mint involvement and indicates totals for 1917 to date, with references to Canada and Philadelphia sources and rising import activity.
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W.teul
Atvieal
Canada
Ty Bern
Philidelphia
Imi
German Chancellor vows no sea aggression against US war claims
Berlin reports the German imperial chancellor in the Reichstag pledging Germany will not abandon its submarine campaign and will not attack the United States. He asserts Russia and China relations while defending the war effort and economic aims as he criticizes Allied pressure and stresses rebuilding after victory.
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United States
Germany
Russia
Alexander II
Mperor Nicholas
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Seid
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Reichstag
Nichols
China
War Declaration Sentiment Grows in Washington
Washington March 31 cabinet met with President Wilson as Congress prepares to assemble. Opinion favors entering war against Germany with a strong push to mobilize, send troops, and shift war controls to the Navy and other departments. Dowell of Iowa says Hoosier mood aligns with Congress and readiness to face crisis.
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DB. C
Wilson
Congress
United States
Germany
Iowa
Lown
Dowell
Low Moines
Washington Post Melees Petition for Congress Action Next Week
A messy report notes Morel 50 Siteps urging Congressional appearance by Meecihent Wilson and action on his recommendations to address the national emergency. President Wilson and Republicans discuss military funding and mobilization as pacifists telegraph identical lines.
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