Senate Sees Bitter Debate Over War Warning Issue
The Senate clashed over a Gore resolution warning Americans off belligerent ships as President Wilson refuses to back a confidence vote. Administration leaders push for a direct vote on the armed ship question while House maneuvering seeks a compromise to avoid a straight choice.
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Strikers Tie Up Huge War Orders In Major Action
Huffalo March 4 Five hundred machinists at the Peron Arrow Automobile plant walked out in response to a union stance. Over 1,600 machinists remained at work as large motor truck orders continued. Two hundred Curtiss Aeroplane workers joined the strike, other small shops closed. Union officials would not say how many joined, but estimate up to 10,000 affected by Saturday demanding eight hour day overtime pay and a 40 cent wage increase.
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Army Bill Nearing Final Vote in Congress
Washington reports finishing touches on a measure to raise the army with a chance of a final vote before adjournment. A push seeks a 200000 maximum peace strength for the regular army. The Senate committee also prepared to review federalizing the national guard as the House bill advances.
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Snow slide wrecks Rio Grande train No 415 west of Rupinero
Denver March 1 two persons missing and several passengers hurt after a snowslide struck westbound Denver and Rio Grande Barrow gauge train No 415 five miles west of Rupinero in Black Canyon. Three cars derailed and search efforts were hampered by weather and drifting snow.
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Romanian Queen Mother Elizabeth in Critical Condition
Dispatches from Bucharest report Queen Mother Elizabeth of Romania is sinking rapidly with pneumonia. Six physicians have declared her condition hopeless.
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Riniker declares candidacy for Eleventh district GOP nomination
Sam D Riniker, a Rock Rapids Iowa Republican, announces his bid for the general nomination in Iowa's Eleventh congressional district. He vows to campaign vigorously and seeks voter support while outlining his public service philosophy and readiness to answer questions.
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Investigative Probe Into Eastern Rail Congestion
Washington March 4 freight congestion in eastern terminals to be examined by the Interstate Commerce Commission with representatives of railroads shippers and public hearings set for March 6 and 7. The ICC seeks industry cooperation to address bottlenecks though it has limited authority to force relief.
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Big Naval Battle May Be Imminent
The Daily Sketch reports London sources expect Britain to join the war with a fleet action. Lord Fisher is quoted declaring a thin Anglo German meeting may occur at any day or hour.
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Warning at Du Pont plant prompts guard surge
Ashland Wis March 2 workers at the Du Pont plant Marksdale received a warning that the facility would be blown up early by March. Letters urged workers to stay home and guards were doubled with searchlights installed across the 1000 acre site.
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Fire rages aboard steamer Spires in Manchester port
A fire aboard the Huitheh steamer Spires from Philadelphia continued to burn through Tuesday night in Manchester harbor as oil cargo was being discharged. Authorities plan to let the ship burn itself out.
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Senator Cox Struck Down In Cincinnati Rally, Critical
George R. B. Cox longtime leader of the Republican party in Cincinnati and nationally known in party circles was struck down in a rally here today and is reported in critical condition.
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New Berlin Secretary Appointment in Diplomacy
Oliver Biaheop Harriman of New York is named secretary of the embassy at Berlin to succeed Alexander Comstock Kirk of Chicago, who is transferred to the embassy at Constantinople.
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Strike in Madrid Bakers Sparks General Lockout
Strike in Madrid begun by bakers over high prices spreads to all trades causing widespread business suspension. Rioting arrests occur as police clash with protesters in Lombuts area. Mayor resigns amid municipal order failures. Also report on local social dinner and a hospital patient returning home tonight.
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attack on Bryan provokes cheers at city club lunch
John Tem Graves, editor of New York and Atlantan papers, blasts William Jennings Bryan as treasonous and a detriment to national defense during a Naval Preparedness address at the City Club luncheon in Cincinnati. Graves praises preparedness and a powerful navy while accusing Bryan of obstructing national defense.
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Italy to Arm Steamer Ships Maintains Defensive Armament Policy
The Italian minister in Washington reports that Hatian and other merchantmen will continue to carry arms despite German and Austrian decrees. The Hallan envoy says merchant ships will use their artillery only for defense, and not for aggression.
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Concessions Granted to American Capital at San Juan Del Sur
Sur Juan Del Sur Nicaragua March 2 Congress grants the government authority to grant wharf and adjacent land to American interests for a railroad from San Juan Del Sur to Granada. Completion required within four years and subject to government terms.
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Germans Use Mines Bearing Periscopes In Naval Tactics
Capt. B. J. Keelty of the British ship Bharitiet reports the latest German device a mine with a periscope. The periscope aims to lure Allied ships into ramming, causing explosions and possible loss of life.
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Germans Hold at Verdun as New Offensive Arrives
Paris reports renewed German pressure in the Woevre sector south of Verdun with heavy bombardment and attacks on Fresnes. French fire pins back advances while German losses mount. Berlin and Paris conflict over the pace and scale of the assault as French reserves brace for further action.
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Mexican Forces Defeated At Umelas Puebla Report
Dispatch from Mexico City states Zapata forces defeated at Umelas Puebla are split into small groups. Gen Arnaldo Gonzales blamed. Felix Diag denounced in Casaca. Mexican Consul Lelevier confirms denial of activities in Douglas district. Gen Benjamin Argonoe ds leader of opposition to de facto government court martialed at Durango and ordered executed today.
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Fairbanks Named Kentucky Delegates by State Convention
Pouinville reports Charles W. Fairbanks of Indiana won eight delegates and a half vote each received by Morrow August EF Wilson Langley Powers and other nominees. The delegation includes O'Rear, Richard Eanst, William Gullit and Phil Brown. Democrats criticized for tariff failures and foreign competition.
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Rural Route Fight to Get Into Senate
The battle over rareaule reorganization in flown and other states moves to the Senate after Representative Harry Hull stated gains in the House and that the push to restore oil routes would continue there.
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Henry Ford mocks GOP candidacy as joke
Detroit March 2 Henry Ford dismisses any serious run for president saying he does not want political office and jokes about his name being floated. Ford adds his name was never meant seriously and calls current speculation a joke.
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Mail Detained by Haitian Authorities on Dutch Steamer
Haitian authorities detained mail aboard the Dutch steamer Sommeladijik after its arrival in Rotterdam from New York, according to The Magne in London dated March 2. The incident involves the Sommeladijik and the halted correspondence during transit.
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British Front Pressure Eases as French Hold Stand
London reports impatience over slow British action in World War I while German dispatches claim Verdun fort Douaumont remains contested. The Franco-Belgian front sees intermittent bombardments and repulsed German patrols as Paris confirms limited night activity with minor gains in mines and crater positions.
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French Verdun losses reported by War Minister figures
Paris dispatch notes the committee on military affairs was briefed on Verdun losses. Official figures circulated by General G Callien's chief secretary suggest German casualties to date total between 500 and 140,000, about one third of their active forces, with delays in exact tallies.
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