President weighs Siberia action amid Japanese and allied pressure
Washington reports indicate the United States mulls joint Siberia intervention with Japan or a limited role for the US. Officials fear a German move and seek a cautious strategy, awaiting a possible cabinet decision and broader allied coordination.
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Merchant Marine Growing Rapidly in 1917
Washington reports the American merchant marine added 398 ships in the last six months of 1917, with many built in the United States or taken over from foreign accounts. Total 1917 additions exceeded 1,000,000 tons as wartime shipping expands and vessels like the Vaterland are commandeered separately.
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Bryan's Massey hall meeting ends in disruption by returning soldiers
Shouts of What about the Lusitania and We won't go home until morning greeted William Jennings Bryan as he spoke at a Dominion Alliance meeting in Toronto. Soldiers and prohibitionists clashed, boos turned to singing God Save the King, and a request to eject hecklers was met with defiance before Bryan seated himself to answer reporters. He later addressed a quieter audience at the American Metropolitan church.
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Sisters Kiss Flag to Escape Ducking in New Jersey
In Trenton, New Jersey on March 1, sisters Elizabeth and Margaret Paine chose to kiss a flag to avoid a ducking in a canal. They were pressured by coworkers, mostly women, at a local pottery where they work. The incident appears connected to immigrant background notes and local dynamics.
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Huns Continue Russian Drive Near Petrograd
German and Austro Hungarian forces press toward Petrograd and Dnieper region while Bolshevik resistance stiffens. Soviet officials report street fights, evacuations, and mobilization as peace talks linger and civilians flee the capital amid advancing troops.
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Mrs Hen Beats Down The Price Of Eggs
New York March 2 Thanks to energy by the American hen the wholesale price of the highest grade known as forend gathered extras fell from 64 40 a dozen to 43 cents. Reductions in other grades were equally sharp as warmer weather boosted production and receipts while railroad congestion eased.
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Romania to Enter Peace Talks Says Berlin Dispatch
A Berlin dispatch via Exchange Telegraph reports King Ferdinand of Rue mala may abdicate to Prince William or accept a referendum in Romania as part of peace terms. The note from Bucharest states Romania will enter negotiations with central powers only if terms are fully acceptable.
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Favors Drastic Law for Agents of Enemy
The House Judiciary Committee reports a bill giving drastic powers to punish German sympathizers or agents who destroy or attempt to destroy war supplies and plants and foods destined to feed allies in Europe. It envisions fines up to 10000 dollars and up to 39 years in federal prison, or both, for such offenses.
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Seekers to Recruit Anerigan Red Guard in New York March
A March 1 telegram to President Wilson urges allowing recruitment of American Red Guard volunteers subject to the draft for military service against German imperialism. The Socialist Party group in Leones endorses forming an American Red Guard unit with women volunteers to fight, while opposing Japanese intervention and urging support for allied workers and peasants in Petrograd.
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Movie Stars to Boost Liberty Loan Campaign Nationwide
The drive to promote the Liberty Loan is set to begin with 19 speaking parties of three or more members touring multiple towns this month. The plan includes a United States soldier and Norman Selfridge among speakers, with film stars such as Dovelas, Mary Pickford, and Marguerite lik scheduled to tout the loan across various states starting March 1.
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Estate of Mrs Busch Seized by Government
The one eighth water estate in the late Adolphus Busch's holdings, owned by his willow, is placed in the care of a depositary named by US custodian A Mitchel Palmer. Mrs Busch was last heard in Switerland and is believed en route to the United States. Trustees say they will pursue restoration of possessions upon her return.
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Commission Reverses Texas Railway Board Decision
The Imperial Commission reverses a Texas Railway Board ruling on intrastate and interstate rate regulation. The decision considers whether state authorities may set lower intrastate rates when they harm interstate commerce and neighboring states near borders.
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Limit Placed Upon Temperance Drinks
Washington reports that the food administration votes to apply the recent proclamation to certain beer products. The order sets limits on alcoholic content while preserving the prohibition status on other beverages and connects restrictions to foodstuffs.
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Vanderlip to Rest for Month at California Ranch
Frank A. Vanderlip of New York City in charge of thrift and savings campaign was reported perfectly well at the Palos Verdes ranch near Los Angeles. He arrived last night after travel and will remain for a month to recover from the trip.
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Belgian Socialist Senators Condemned by Amsterdam Court
Belgian socialist senators condemned by the Amsterdam German court as traitors and spies. Het Volk reports the sentence tied to espionage allegations against senators Culleaux and Jau. The telegram from Philipp Mann suggests the German majority plans to use troops to suppress the suspected treason.
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