Dardanelles Bombardment Report Puzzles Allies and Turks
Paris reports say Allied battleships pressed forts at the Dardanelles with no known ship losses, while Turkish sources downplay impact of bombardment. The British admiralty statement confirms continued attacks on the fortress, with gun demolitions and ships bombarding positions in the Gulf of Adramyty and Fort R.
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Paris
London
Dardanelles Straits
Dardanelles
Turkey
Athens
Constantinople
Maver Pasha
Dardanelion
Admiralty
Dublin
Gulf of Adramyty
Fort R
Kaviak
Russian Fleet Passes Burgas on Black Sea Route
London dispatch reports from Rome that the Russian fleet has passed Burgas Bulgaria on the Black Sea journey toward the Borhons. If attacked it would face the Turkish fleet led by the cruiser Sultan Selim, once Goeben, guarding the western entrance to Constantinople.
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Constantinople
London
la Erga
Borhons
Chareat
Gloriale L'italia
Rome
Burgna
Bulgaria
Sultan Selim
Goeben
Bosphorus
Apaches of Paris Plotting Treason
Paris March 6 police charge individuals once linked to the Bonnot band with authorship of a pamphlet titled People You Were Deceived. Arrests include Lorulot former editor of Anarchy and Jeanne Benardi, tied to bandit Carouy who killed himself in Conciergerie cell after life sentence. Court martial expected. secrecy persists.
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Paris
Bonnot
Papera
Germany
Lorulot
Anarchy
Jeanne Benardi
Carouy
Ife
Choisy-Le- Roy
Disorders Rampant in Spanish Empire
Madrid reports rising food prices and severe economic strain from the war, with notable shortages in bread and staples. Disruptions flare in major cities like Albacete Pampelins Seville Saragossa and Cadiz as authorities impose measures. A mob in Zaragoza attacks a warehouse while guards seal gates to curb influx of supplies.
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Madrid
Paris
Spain
Belligurente
Ihe
al Pampelins
Seville
Saragossa
Cade
Urcla
Gdom
Yellow Pine Rate Suspension Reported by ICC
Washington March 6 The Interstate Commerce Commission further suspended from March 16 to September 16 1915 freight tariffs providing for a 1 cent increase and 200 pounds in rates on yellow pine lumber from Arkansas provision to Blou sky the operation suspended from November 16 1924 until March 15 1916
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Arkansas
Bread purchases limited to four weekdays in London area
The report notes bread can be bought on only four weekdays in Verlin via London. It mentions rye bread availability on Fridays and Sundays, with housewives facing shortages as supply dwindles. Rail freight and ferry services are cited as factors affecting distribution and costs.
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Verlin
London
Bonds Feature in Finance Report
A finance page lists bond totals, notes, stocks, and securities for 1914. It shows grand totals including 254,000 and 950,000 with overall figures such as 206,357,000 and minus 46,020,000 across several categories.
New York Bond Markets Report February Financing Trends
New York reports bond and stock financing totaling 206,067,000 for February with two months to 491,915,000. Two thirds of this year’s funding goes to meeting maturing bonds and notes, with New York Central contributing 100,000,000 in bonds. Industrial offerings totaled 60,460,000. Long term railroad bonds return noted. demand for high grade bonds remains keen early 1915, but has slackened recently. Investors expect the temporary dip in bond buying. Canadian and European securities sales pressuring markets, Canadian issues reaching about 75,000,000, mostly away from London.
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Ballion Seates
New York Central
Canada
London
Legislator challenges mulct repeal legality in Iowa
Senator Clarkson defends the repeal law to end mulct and curb saloons starting 1916. Rep Rogers claims the 1918 code supplement is illegal due to an index issue. Attorneys Cosson and Fletcher review printing rules for the 1919 supplement and find no basis for Rogers' claim.
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Dee Mojnes
Clarkson
Iowa
Rogers
Carroll County
Cosson
John Fletcher
Ciry
Representative Rogers
Manning
City Home Rule Bill Defeated In Iowa House Vote
Des Moines March 6 A house vote of 69 1934 defeated the home rule bill for cities and towns in Iowa with country district reps united against it. City legislators and two Des Moines members crossed lines. The measure sought local self government with state restrictions. opposition claimed it would upend city government and burden lawmaking. Griffin's pawnbrokers and second hand dealers reporting requirement passed the senate unanimously after clearing the house and goes to the governor.
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Tres Moines
Iowa
Garton
Brammer
Des Moines
Kimberly
Davenport
Ring
Linn County
Griffin
Senate
House
Nebraska Legislature Cuts Salaries May Face Review
The finance committee recommends salary reductions across many state offices including judiciary areas. A House vote backed a simple recall proposal and the filing of documents for the state railway commission with a $3000 appropriation to prepare evidence for Interstate Commerce Commission consideration.
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Finance Commmnitien
A &S
ULM
Flowers
Eee
Interstate Com Merce Commission
Wilson to Postpone San Francisco Trip
Washington March 6 Wilson has practically decided not to go to the San Francisco exposition this month and will go later in the summer He wants to stay in Washington to keep in touch with the European situation during its siege and current events
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Washington
Wilson
San Francisco
Weed Val March Inventory Report Incomplete
An incomplete readable fragment notes tac inventory at Weed Lumber yard with damage details and references to an unknown entity. Portions mention Ore im the yard and a cover by Uworende, but the overall action and dates are unclear. Machine OCR errors obscure specific names and actions.
Earthquake Shakes Tuscany Causes Panic in Italy
A four second quake felt across central Tuscany caused no deaths and minor damage. Reports from Rome and observers say tremors were widespread from Tracany to Emilia with underground rumblings suggesting possible volcanic origin. Residents in Pisa and nearby cities fled to churches as fear rose after the tremor.
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Florence
Rome
Tuscany
Italy
Abruzzi
Tracany
Emilia
Plga
Changes In Quarantine Orders Washington March 6 1948
Federal farm department announces modifications to the foot and mouth quarantine effective March 8. New closed and exposed areas include Linn county Iowa within five miles of infected premises and exposed zones in Jones Jackson and Dubuque counties. Montana Dawson county ranches and a Custer county township added as exposed areas.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Iowa
Linn
Jones
Jackson
Dubuque
Montana
Dawson County
Custer County
Exonerates Britons in Ship Disasters
Washington report from Berlin states Commander Gherhards finds both American cotton steamers Carib and Evelyn sank by mines in the North Sea. The inquiry says mines caused the sinkings, no misleading directions by British boats, and that the ships simply ran into mine fields despite previous claims of off course guidance from German authorities and British officials.
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Washington
Gherhards
Evelyn
North Sea
Berlin
Minnesota Senate Defeats Women Suffrage Bill
St Paul March 6 The Minnesota senate defeated a bill providing the sub ject of a constitutional amendment granting full suffrage to women Thirty four votes were cast against the measure and thirty three for it The house has not considered the bill.
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St. Paul, Mine
Minnesota Senate Today
House
New York Alien Labor Law Suspended by Supreme Court
The New York state alien labor law was suspended today by the Supreme Court. Write of error granted for review of a state court of appeals decision upholding the law as constitutional. Contends the subway construction would be delayed by the law.
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Washington, March
New York State
Supreme Court
State Court of Appeals
New York Subway
Widow dies during freckles removal operation
San Francisco report states Mrs Sophie A Levy New York widow died during a cosmetic freckles removal procedure. Autopsy shows rupture of the heart as the cause. Dr B L Fowler, the surgeon, was released from responsibility.
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San Francisco
Sophie A. Levy
New York
B. L. Fowler
Rates Suspended For Investigation Of Grain Rates
Washington March Interstate Commerce Commission suspended until July 6 the proposed higher individual and joint rates on grain and other commodities over the Kansas City Southern and Union Pacific railroads pending investigation.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kansas City Southern
Union Pacific
Pioneer William Hickman Dies in Hoone at 44
William Hickman, a Hoone pioneer, died at his home this morning at age 44. He helped establish the city and was well known in local affairs.
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Hoone
William Hickman
Washington Framed by Rival Over Election Cheating Claims
A fragmentary report discusses political attacks on Washington figures, alleging manipulation and dishonesty in election dynamics. It questions how a historical leader could be blamed for alleged wrongdoing and notes calls for accountability amid a charged public debate.
Fragmented OCR Note Contains Sparse Phrases
The readable fragments show no clear event or identifiable names. This item appears as partial text with unclear meaning and lacks verifiable entities or context to summarize into a proper news card.
Russians On Offensive Again in Eastern Front Battle
Lenden March 6 The Allies claim Austro German spring plans are disrupted as Russian forces press from the Niemen to the Vistula. German positions near Warsaw hold thinly, with German thrusts in retreat while Austro Hungarian units press from Galicia to Bukovina. Reports say Russian fronts show gains, with British dispatches noting western engagements at Arras, Champagne, and the Argonne as Allies advance.
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Lenden
von Hindenburg
Poland
Galicia
Bukowina
Niemen
Vistula
Warsaw
Lonon
Carpathians
London
Great Britain
Bellion
Egypt
Elles
Germany
Arras
Champagne
Argonne
Saritish and Russians severely punished by German fire
Berlin reports via wireless from Bayville that south of Ypres German fire caused heavy casualties for the British. German positions near Vacapmes and east of the Argonne faced Allied attempts to retake ground. Russian attacks east of Lomo were repulsed with numerous prisoners captured. Farther east, near the Vistula, advances were without success and a major Russian night attack near Grodno failed.
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Saritish
Berlin
Bayville
L. 1
War Office
Ypres
Notre Dame de Li Heights
Vacapmes
Argonne
Voye Forest
Badan Viller
Grodno
Sackanaty
Emy
Ruselan
Lomu
Vistula
Plock
Bkwice
French report gains in Argonne front near Notre Dame
Paris reports at Arras Notre Dame area recapture of most trenches lost the prior day as bombardment continued. The War Office notes renewed fighting across the Argonne front with advances sought in the afternoon and ongoing operations to push back German positions.
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Argonnes
Paris
London
U of Arras
Notre Dame de L
Two German Submarines Sunk in British Waters
London reports two German subs sunk in British waters with official confirmation. The U-8, about 300 tons, was destroyed off Dover by destroyers after firing a torpedo at British ships. Crew of 12 were captured. another U-8 sister ship had caused earlier Allied losses.
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London
Secretary of the Admiralty
Thordie
Caree Ant Te Nie
Dover
England
Dover Castle
Freighters Sunk by Submarines in English Channel
Bremen via London reports two freighters sunk by torpedoes in the English Channel. The event was witnessed by the captain of the American ship Gulflight from Galveston who arrived at the Weser with cotton cargo on February 3. One vessel reportedly carried rice and the other coal. the submarine action occurred while Minefields were navigated per German orders.
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Bremen
London
English
Gulflight
Galveston
Weser
Orgenpony Anneed
Felde
Cavalry Disperses Mob in Lisbon Streets
Paris dispatch to Havas reports cavalry dispersed crowds forming outside parliamentary buildings amid marches in Lisbon. A dem arson, described as a “grouting apple” attempt to arrange meetings, is said to be understood as not to be held in the chambers.
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Paris
Yeaterday
Havas
Une Democratic
Man Held Over Embezzlement Charge in Los Angeles
A man linked to embezzlement faces charges in Los Angeles after a March investigation at a local school site. The case involves about $20,000 allegedly misappropriated and is tied to a long-running court matter from the prior year.
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Angeles
Cal
Advice to Ship Masters on Bremen Route Slings
A March bulletin to ship masters outlining a new northern route in the Bremen area. It notes guidance from Berlin and emphasizes cautious sailing to avoid hazards. The directive stresses adherence to official channels and timely reporting of deviations.
Thorne Quizzing Railroad Chiefs
Chicago March 6 Inter State Commerce Commissioner Daniele heard western railroads seek higher freight rates to fund needed service growth. Chicago Great Western president A M Felton testified on mileage income decline and argued all roads share the need for increased revenue. Banker Festus Wade warned depreciated rail security values, linking them to broader economic strains and wartime factors.
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Chicago
West
William N. Daniele
Interstate Commerce Commissioner
M. Felton
Chicago Great Western Road
Clifford Thorne
Felton
Thorne
Mr. Felton
A. K E. Helm
Kansas
Luther Walter
Daniels
Mr. Walter
Festus J. Wade
St. Louis
Mr. Wade
Wade Weed
Year Round Ice Cream Habit Here to Stay
Kansas City March 6 Indifferent to a foot of snow 300 ice men delegates to the 17th annual Western Ice Manufacturers Association convention met here Colorado Nebraska and towns were represented Ice cream was a top topic Charles K Wood secretary said We have taught the people to eat ice cream all the year around One factory makes more than 800000 gallons a year and demand is nearly as high in December as any other time
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Kansas City
Western Ice Manufacturers’ Association
Colorado
Nebraska
Town
Charles K. Wood
Government sues to recover postage on pamphlet copies
Washington March 6 The government sues to recover postage on 820000 copies of Sugar at a Glance delivered in malls under the frank privilege of Senator Lodge Palmer secretary of the United States Sugar industry is named in the suit alleging Palmer substituted pamphlets for figures used by Lodge in a speech and that officials were misled to exempt postage.
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Washington
Trueman CG
Palmer
United States
Reet Sugar Industry
Frank
Senator Lodge
Five bodies recovered as mine disaster toll rises in Hinton
Hinton West Virginia March 6 five more bodies were taken from the New Hiver and Focohantus mine today after explosions entombed many workers. Rescuers reached the main entries and expected more bodies to be recovered as the mine is searched. Officials estimate deaths between 150 and 176 with hopes of a final tally soon.
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Hinton
W. Va
Ieee
Hiver & Focohantus Company
Lariens
Police frame anarchy case sparks protest in New York
In New York on March authorities face claims from critics that police framed anarchists. Counsel and judges discuss possible conferences as officials push for clarity while protests demand fair treatment and accountability in the crowded case.
American Girl Nurse 1 Honored by Joffre
Jose fine Redding San Francisco reports an American girl nurse honored by General Joffre for brave service in France during World War I. The article highlights her training and contribution to American Expeditionary Forces.
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Joffre
Great Fleet Claims Two Forts Still Intact At Dardanelles
British allied fleet reports two forts still standing in the Dardanelles as bombardment continues. Turkish defenses claim inner works remain unbroken while minesweepers and aerial reconnaissance assess Krupp guns and Turkish positions at Bulair. The Canopus fired on Von Spee’s squadron in the Falkland Islands, with Zephyr retreating from action.
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London
Dardanelles
Athens
Straits
Porte
Constantinople
Berlin
Fort No
Fort No. 9
Pardanelles
Gulf of Sarop
Bulair
Crulher Askold
Falkland
Falkland Islands
Admiral von Spee
Zephyr
Allied Fleet Resumes Bombardment of Dardanelles Forts
Allied forces resumed bombardment of the Dardanelles inner forts on Thursday morning with ten major warships in action. A British officer reports only two Turkish forts remain intact while allied landings found charred remains of soldiers in the forts, indicating Turkish evacuees burned their positions.
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London
Ceeeret
Dardaneller
Reuter
Athen
Dardanelles
Allied fleets bombard Gallipoli forts amid land fighting
London reports from Mytilene and Tenedos say allied forces destroyed Kilid Buh and Danakale batteries and moved near Dardanelles. More than 100,000 Turkish troops are along the Gallipoli coast. Yenisar village reportedly burned as bombardment continues. A British warship shelled Yenishahr while Kum Kale detachments clashed with Turkish guards.
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London
Ailpatches
Mytilene
Tenedos Islands
Reuter
Athens
Hax
Kilid Buh
Danakale
Dardanelles
Gallipoli
Pasha
Yenis
Gulf of Baroa
Kum Kale
I' Shalt
Paris Welles
Yenishahr
Darl
Nelles
Antatic Elde
Turks Face No Fear Of Fall Of Dardanelles
Report from London states Turkish forces show no fear as Allied fleet advances at the Dardanelles. A correspondent notes fortifications remain strong at entrance routes and that Turkish defense could withstand continued assault.
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Dardanelles
Aide of Clairvoyant Arrested in Aurora Case
Fragmentary report notes an aide of a clairvoyant was placed under arrest in Aurora. Details are unclear from the readable text, with garbled phrases and missing context about the case, parties, or charges.
Post Office Surplus Reaches 3 6 Million Figure
Surplus funds from the post office climb to 3 6 million dollars with officials noting strong revenue gains. Treasury and postal authorities confirm the rise as part of ongoing fiscal reporting and planned allocations for service improvements.
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