Announcement America Regards Sinking of Laconia
Berlin reports Germany remains committed to submarine warfare after the Laconia sinking. A Washington dispatch says the attack is an overt act but does not alter Germany's plan. Bethmann Hollweg's Reichstag remarks draw broad support as the campaign is seen as decisive for victory.
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America
Berlin
London
Washington
United States
Germany
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Reichstag
German Plot to Conquer U S and Mexico in Wartime Plan
Revelations cite a January 1917 Zimmermann note proposing a triple alliance with Mexico and Japan to attack the United States. Germany would back Mexico to reconquer lost southwest territories while inviting Japan to join, aiming to keep the U S out of war and crush England via unrestricted submarine warfare.
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Washington, D
Germany
United States
Mexico
Japa
Congress
Wilson
Japan
Eneland
Zimmermann
von Eckhardt
Mexico City
Count von Bernstorff
England
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
Berlin
United States of America
German Consulate in Juarez Robbed of Papers
The German consulate at Juarez Mexico was robbed late last night with several important official papers from the files of Count Max Weber the consular head in northern Mexico reported missing A typewriter and other office supplies were taken Nearby the American Smelting and Refining company office was robbed but two boxes were opened and nothing removed Count Weber was ill at his home.
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Juarez
Mex
Con Max Weber
Mexico
American Smelting & Refining Company
Count Weber
Austrian Reply Next Week On Submarine War Rations
Vienna reports that Ambassador Frederick Penfield told the Associated Press the Austrian government is expected to reply to the American memorandum on new submarine warfare regulations within about a week. The information came via Berlin and wire service channels.
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Bay- Ville
Frederick Penfield
Associated Prone Today
Mexico Silent On German War Involvement Efforts
Mexico City March 2 officials dodged questions about Germany trying to pull Mexico into a war with the United States. They said the efforts were vain and Mexico would stay neutral.
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Mexico City
Germany
Mexico
United States
Germans Give Up Bapaume and Fall Back to New Line
Paris reports the Germans have fallen back behind Bapaume and the town’s fall is imminent. The German front runs from Bapaume to Peronne with rear guards destroying dugouts and depots. London dispatches say British troops captured Gommercourt and nearby villages, advancing northeast. Berlin claims a voluntary withdrawal on both sides of the Ancre front, with rear guards delaying the pursuing forces.
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Bapaume
Peronne
London
Gommecourt
Thilioy
Palasieux-Au-Mont
France
Berlin
Sayville
Ancre
Britain allows Hadfields to supply 14 and 16 inch shells
Washington March 1 Great Britain withdraws objection and grants permission for Hadfields limited an English munitions firm to contract with the United States Navy to produce armor piercing shells in the 14 and 16 inch calibers for naval use.
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Washington, D. C
Great Britain
Hadfields, Limited
United States Navy
Germany to Enroll Workers for Home Army Militias
Copenhagen reports German papers say compulsory mobilization of the home army is planned. Voluntary volunteers are plentiful but not enough to meet needs in munition factories and farms. Government may compulsory enroll all aged 17 to 60 in early March to begin work from April 1.
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Copenhagen
Germany
France Gets a Bank Authorized by Federal Reserve Board
Washington March 1 The federal reserve board has authorized the appointment of the Bank of France as correspondent of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Other Federal Reserve banks will be permitted to participate in the arrangement upon its establishment.
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Washington, D. C
Federal Reserve Board
Bank of France
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Federal Reserve Banks
Poultry Rearing On Family Farm Noted In Report
With proper care and attention wild game birds such as quail ducks and geese may be reared on our farm just as pheasants are raised in many places enabling smallholders to diversify production and wildlife-friendly farming practices.
Trail of German Spies Repeatedly Uncovered
Washington reports that U S justice agents have repeatedly found trails of the German secret service while investigating neutrality violations and plots to mount armed expeditions in Mexico. Fred Kaiser was arrested at Nogales on charges under neutrality statutes for seeking military information and courting U S army officers. Earlier, W H Schweiba, claiming to be a former German officer, escaped into Mexico after arrest. Mexican authorities halted efforts to follow. Officials say much evidence of embassy operations remains unreleased due to tense relations with Germany.
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Cuba
Mexico
United States
Colombia
Panama
Danish West Indies
Germany
Secret Service
Columbus
N. M
Villa
Army
Theodore Koch
Kouch
Parral
Tompkins
Kook
Purral
K. Krum Heller
Carrania
Maximilian Klaus
Mexico City
Japan
Bernstorff
Central
South America
Count von Bernentorff
Washington
Department of Justice
Fred Kaiser
Wcant
Nogales
W. H. Schweiba
Marerical
Congress to Back Wilson After Talk
Washington March 1 The Senate foreign relations committee ordered a favorable report on the Lodge resolution after striking out the information clause about when the Zimmermann letter came into U S possession. House debate centered on America’s rights to travel and executive power amid war fears with vigorous applause.
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Washington, D. C
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
United States
Hitchcock
Senate
Stone
Foreign Relations Committee
House
Flood
America
England
France
Germany
Germany Paper Can't Understand Rashness
The Cologne Gazette comments on the sinking of the Laconia saying it understands British sailors courage in submarine danger but cannot understand a British controlled shipping company allowing a passenger ship to cross the danger zone exposing women and children to almost certain death.
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the Hague
London
Cologne
United States faces Germany war note crisis in Congress
Reacting to Germany’s outreach to Mexico and Japan, Congress lines up behind the president. The House debates arming to counter submarine threats while the Senate weighs a Zimmerman note inquiry and related executive actions. White House supports the bill with caveats. Stone adds questions about source of information.
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Senate
Zimmerman
Mexico
Japan
United States
House
White House
Congress
Tress
State Department
Ceomangy
Pol
Frisco Reserve Rates and Pueblo Labor Temple Sale
The federal board approved discount rates for the Federal Reserve book covering paper maturities from 16 to 60 days and longer, with rates ranging from 4% to 6% depending on instrument including trade acceptances and agricultural paper. In Pueblo, unions bought a labor temple for 46000 dollars.
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Washington, DE
Federal Board
Federal Reserve Book
Five Killed When Driver Races Train
Lima Ohio reports five dead and two injured after a Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton freight strikes a bus with twenty two foundry workers aboard. Peter Dually, owner driver, was arrested hours later on coroners orders. He escaped with minor injuries and offered no explanation. Other items note a Chicago streetcar rear end collision with one dead, several hurt. a Baltimore harbor plunge with one dead and missing persons.
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Lima
Ohio
Tee
Ohio Steel Foundry
Cincinnati
Hamilton & Dayton
Peter Dually
Hay
Dally
Earape
Faust
Chicago
Demand Made on Germany
Washington asks immediate release of four American consuls detained in Germany in a note to Berlin. It replies that Germany permits American officials to travel to new posts in Europe and notes German consuls ordered to South and Central America are allowed to proceed. The issue centers on Consul Mueller detained in Havana en route to Quito. The U S states it cannot control German consuls abroad and that Berlin’s actions did not hinder U S movements.
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Washington, D. C
Germany
Berlin
United States
Europe
Central America
Mueller
Havana
Cuba
Atlanta
Quito
Ecuador
Prohibition Passes in Congress for DC Dry Law
Washington march 2 prohibition won a double victory in congress last night as the house approved the senate bill to make the national capital dry by 273 to 137 and conferees on the postal appropriation bill announced an agreement that virtually assures the Reed bone dry amendment. leaders expect its acceptance in senate and house and anticipate President Wilson will approve both measures.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
House
Senate
National Capitol
Wilson
District of Columbia
Appropriation for Food Probe Is Cut in Senate Bill
Washington March 2. The Senate appropriation committee struck provision for 460000 dollars for the federal trade commission food crisis investigation from the sundry bill. The bill as ordered reported carries 199028518 dollars.
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Washington, D. C
Federal Trade Commission
Senate
Four Die as Taxicab Plunges Into Baltimore Harbor
A taxicab carrying seven men and women plunged from a Light Street wharf into Baltimore Harbor early today. Four drowned, including Edna King of New York and Anna Rae Rogers, with Mary W. Jos of Brunswick and L. Gordon of Pittsburgh among the deceased. One survivor is William Grimes of Pittsburgh.
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Baltimore
Edna King
New York
La Follette Ends Filibuster On Neutrality Bill Motion
Senator La Follette resumed a lone filibuster against the armed neutrality bill as Congress reconvened at 12 06 am after a 10 minute recess following the revenue bill passage. He withdrew his objection on condition that no vote occur before Friday. Democratic leaders then moved the bill to a favorable report and Stone requested a layover until Friday.
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Washington, D. C
la Follette
Wisconsin
Benatar Btone
Bribery Charges Expel Two Senate Reps in Arkansas
Thule Rock Arkansas March 1 indicted Monday on bribery charges were expelled from the senate after a zonal committee investigation. The resolution declaring bribery charges sustained was adopted by a vote of 26 to 2 and ordering their expulsion was approved.
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Thule Rock
Ark
Honatura
J. V. Durgens
Blin
Senate
Senate approves 350 million revenue measure in Senate vote
Washington dispatch reports the Senate passed a 350 million revenue measure by a 47 to 33 vote. The plan aimed to raise funds through taxes and bond moves to address debt concerns, amid a tense political climate and administration opposition.
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Senate
Washington, D
Administration
Darty Vole
Japanese Embassy Denies German War Plot Affects US Ties
The Japanese embassy states no invitation to Japan or Mexico to wage war on the United States would be entertained. Secretary Lansing says Germany’s plan aimed to provoke conflict and he would not disclose sources. Ambassador Sato notes Japan’s loyalty to the Entente and growing friendship with the United States.
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Sato
Japan
Germany
State Department
Polk
United States
Andapan
Mexico
Tokio
Infanta Isabel Under Way Amid Submarine Fear and Uncertainty
Aboard the Infanta Isabel the Gerard party and 1,800 passengers, including 40 Americans, sail from Corunna toward Havana amid anxiety over submarine dangers. Former Ambassador Gerard fears for his party while noting no convoy, amid reports of torpedoed ships and conflicting Washington assurances. The voyage proceeds with cautious hope of safety within 24 hours and preparations for potential threats at sea.
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Carl W. Ackerman
the Tribune Association
Infanta Isabel
Whrelena
Finistere
Infanta Inabella
James W. Gerard
Gerard
Laconia
von Bethmann Hollweg
Tirpitz
Reventlow
United States
Corunna
Havana
Washington
Germany
Cuba
Weasel
Yarrowdale Crew Freed? Ship Surgeons Depart Berlin
Berlin dated dispatch reports two American ship surgeons and two veterinarians who were brought to Germany aboard the steamship Yarrowdale left Berlin this morning en route to Denmark. The sequence suggests possible release or movement of the four Americans amid wartime tension.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Sayville
Germany
Yarrowdale
Denmark
Lobbyists Too Active. Solons Debate Measures
Lincoln, Neb March 2 the house debated lobbyist activity for an hour and a half Osterman proposed a tribunal to hear complaints and test testimony to punish lobbyists but the 69 to 34 vote labeled the measure buncombe. A joint session marked the 16th anniversary of Nebraska’s admission with Governor Norville presiding and John Lee Webster as orator.
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Neb
House
Osterman
Buncombe
Senate
Howard
Norville
John Lee Webster
Broadstairs Bombed In Hostile Air Attack
London reports that a hostile airplane dropped bombs today on Broadstairs. An official announcement confirms the attack and marks the first-raid action noted in the immediate area.
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London
Broadstairs
Wilson to sign flood relief bill today in Washington
President Wilson will sign the flood relief bill this afternoon after Congress passed it. The announcement came from Washington, D.C., noting swift enactment of the aid measure aimed at flood relief and recovery efforts.
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Washington, D.C
Wilson
Congress
Government builds transstate railroad from Seward to Fairbanks
About 446 miles were planned with 130 miles in operation and daily traffic. The cost to build the 466 mile road is estimated at 25 million dollars. Roughly 11 million will be spent by year end. A 4,000 man force is employed, with winter work continuing.
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United States
Seward
Fairbanks
Alanka
Mayor MacVicar Vows Fast War Service If Needed
Des Moines March 1 Mayor MacVicar said he will be among the first to volunteer if war comes. He spoke after attending a citizens training camp in New York last summer where he pledged to serve as a soldier if war erupts. He added he will not hesitate to join the effort.
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Macvicar
Des Moines
Citizens
New York
Laconia Victims Known In LeMars Community
Mrs Albert H Hoy and her daughter Elizabeth Hoy died of exposure after the Laconia steamer sank last Sunday night. They were well known in LeMars where Mrs Hoy often visited at her brother William E Young’s home. Young helped establish the city’s first department store about 25 years ago.
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LeMara
Albert H. Hoy
Elizabeth Hoy
Laconia
Mars
Kenilworth
Chicago
Hoy
William E. Young
LeMars
Young & Corkery
Sixth
Main Streets
Rochester Arrives at Gironde After Transatlantic Passage
The American freighter Rochester reached the mouth of the Gironde amid cautious note. It and the Orleans were among the first U S vessels to depart New York for Europe after diplomatic break with Germany. Both ships carried noncontraband cargo and faced a delay before arrival.
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Bordeaux
Rochester
Gironde
Orleans
United States
Europe
Germany
New York
Italy Sews Mine Field Proclaims Western Coast Protection
Washington reports in March that extensive mine fields are now in effect along the Tyrrhenian coast to guard Italian commerce. Neutral vessels with business in these waters and Italian ports will be advised by special Italian government services on safe routes to avoid danger.
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Washington, D.C
Malian
Denmark Prohibits Spirits Sales Amid Dry Order
London report says Denmark has banned all sale of spirits and alcoholic liquors. The temporary order requires returns on all spirits stocks nationwide. Also note that packing apples attractively can raise prices.
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London
Denmark
Copenhagen
Sinking Report Details British Shipping Losses
Newswire summary records British weekly shipping losses for the week ending February 25. It notes 15 merchant vessels over 1,000 tons sunk by mine or submarine and 12 vessels attacked unsuccessfully, with 4 British fishing vessels sunk and additional vessel arrivals and sailings.
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Ailin
Versela
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