Canadian army nurse matron heads base hospital unit
Margaret Cinthilde Macdonald, matron in chief of the Canadian army nurse service, accompanied troops to England with 60 nurses. She served in the Spanish American War at Montauk Point and later in South Africa, returning to take charge of the base hospital staff for the force and England.
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Margaret Cinthilde Macdonald
Canadian Army User Service
England
Nova Scotia
New York
Montane Point
South Africa
Atrow
German war craft sinks American ship and enters Newport News
Reports confirm the American steamer William P Frye was sunk by the Prinz Eitel Friedrich in the South Atlantic on January 27. The Frye crew and Captain Kielne were aboard the German ship, which docked at Newport News seeking repairs, coal, and provisions while U S authorities weigh next steps.
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Newport News
Uwn
William P. Frye
Knoneck
Hamilton
Frye
South Atlantic
Eitel
Kiehne
Prine Bitetrederich
Seven Seas
Prises
Cape Henry
Lloyd
Hampton Reade
Prinz Ritel
Peete Roads
Huilding & Dry Dock Company
Ship Building Company
Navy Department
Washington
United States
Beatty
Norfolk Navy Yard
Daniela
Rudolph Schultz
Norfolk
Friederich
Old Point
Newport
Presence of Enemies May Prompt Internment Decision
Reports indicate the Prinz Eitel Friedrich may be interned if German naval vessels along the Atlantic coast face pressure from British and French cruisers. The Norfolk customs chief would grant four hours for coal and provisions, with possible extra time after repairs. The matter was discussed with the German embassy and Count Von Herrnstorf in New York.
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Washington
Prinz Eltel Friedrich
Norfolk
Honolulu
Bap Juan
Porto Rico
Cruleer
Atlantic
Pring Eital Friederichs
Lermen Eibeesy
Count von Hernstorf
New York
Beattle Wash Vessel Edward Hewall Firm Shipwreck Tale
Fragmented OCR reports a Beattle Washington ship Edward Hewall company vessel named Willlesn P Rye of 3374 gross tons. The text claims a seizure or loss with crew and wife named K diene, and mentions a 140 ton value and a total claimed loss of 29 million dollars.
Votes Bought in Terre Haute Election Conspiracy Trial
Claud Patton testifies in the Terre Haute election case hearings that while he did not directly buy votes, he urged supporters to vote a certain way and paid some who followed his wishes. He recalled receiving $100 at the Democratic headquarters the night before the election and handling registration- related tasks in Terre Haute city hall.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Claud Patton
Willty
Terre Haute
Patton
Ons
Edward Holler
Harry Forebeck
Mayor Roberts
Roberts
Fifth Ward
Roberta
Holler
James Kennedy
A. 0
Stanley
Carria
Thaw to Testify as Sanity Battle Continues
Harry K. Thaw plans to take the stand in his conspiracy trial as his lawyers press to prove his sanity. State witnesses questioned Thaw’s state of mind and behavior during his escape from Matteasan while noting his neat dress and calm conduct.
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Slayer
Matteawan
New York
Harry K. Thaw
Matteasan
Sanford White
Hiasscape
Thaw
Local option bill proposed to allow saloon licenses in Iowa cities
Senator H Mann of Bremer county introduced a local option bill to permit city councils to license two saloon types after a majority vote. Light beer shops taxed at 1 and 20 to state and local allocations. strong liquor venues taxed higher. Provisions ban wholesale involvement and restrict sales to certain family relations. Elections every five years.
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Es Moines
Iowa
H.mann
Bremer County
Owner of Dacia to Fight in Court
Paris March 10 E N Breltung of New York owner of the steamer Dacia filed a protest against the seizure claiming the vessel was unlawfully captured and is to contest the matter in court. He alleges improper detention and seeks relief for the alleged damages suffered.
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DACIA
Paris
E. N. Breltung
New York
Defund
Gladys
Analipax
Avase
Italian Fleet Leaves on Mysterious Mission Alarms Allies
Reports from Vienna via Tribune copy claim several Italian warships sailed for the Dardanelles amid a shifting war map. British observers in London say Allied leverage grows as moves toward Constantinople and broader Balkan turbulence unfold, with Greece and Romania leaning toward intervention.
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Geneva
Paris
the Tribune
Vienna
Dardanelles
London
England
Constantinople
Berlin
von Hindenture
Poland
Balkans
Italy
Great Britain
France
Russia
Greece
Romania
Chamber of
Snw
Humasion
Ferdinand
T Ia
Elizabeth
Petrograd
Eng- Mah
Ossowets
Grodno
Przasz
Nee
Belgium
Times
Orsowels
von Hindenburg
Armiera
East Prussia
Benin
French Admiral in Turkish waters has close call
A Turkish dispatch reports Admiral Guepratie, commander of a French division, directed the battleship Suffren in a daring maneuver near the Dardanelles. Some shells reportedly hit the ship, but damage is described as insignificant as operations face delays due to the engagement.
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Turk Waters
Paris
Guepratie
Dardanelles
Suffren
Tenedos
Petit- Parisi
Gau
Refugee Arrivals and Displaced People Reported
Fragments describe refugees arriving in London and Europe from Asia Minor. The text notes population movements, displacements, and international responses, with references to Paris and charitable aid amid upheaval and unsettled conditions.
Turkish and Kurdish Forces Retreat Under Russian Pressure
Russian advances drive Turkish troops and Kurdish contingents from villages in the Khol district of north western Persia. Russian forces have entered areas previously held by Turkish soldiers as a widening regional pressure builds.
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Tif _in
Caucasia
Petrorad
Lonion
Khol
Persia
Steamer Reports Meeting French Transports Near Malta
A wireless dispatch says a steamer arriving at an Italian port reports meeting 22 French transports near the Island of Malta en route toward the Dardanelles.
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Berlin
Sayville
Frankfurter Zeitung
Malta
Dardanelles
Supreme Judges By Districts Approved In Legislature
Lincoln Neb March 0 A constitutional amendment to elect supreme court judges by districts passed the house by 61 to 11 aided by five Republicans Chambers Douglas Fulm Furnas Mears Parkinson and Woodhurst. A shifting committee of nine Democrats and six Republicans was named to take charge near. The municipal suffrage bill rests in the house today by 49 to 58.
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Lincoln, Neb
Supreme Court
Chambers
Douglas
Fulm
Furnas
Mears
Wayne
Parkinson
Pawnee
Woodhurst
Lincoln
Naues
Abolition urged in capital punishment debate
Springfield Indiana March lawmakers push abolition of capital punishment arguing it deters crime and citing state trends. Critics say states with abolition have fewer executions and doubt deterrence. The proposal faces scrutiny as legislators weigh moral and legal implications.
American importers to discuss blockade impact
A meeting of the American Importers Association is called for today in New York to discuss interference with trade by blockade measures affecting Australian shipments. The session aims to address disruptions and responses by importers in light of ongoing trade restrictions.
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New York
Tt Amwkhen
Three Merchant Ships Sunk by German Submarines
German submarines sank three steamers off England the Tangistan near Scarborough in the North Sea. The Blackwood exploded in the English Channel followed by the Princess Victorian about 18 minutes later in the Irish Sea near Liverpool. Most crews were saved despite the Tangistan loss.
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London
England
Irish Sea
North Sea
Scarborough
Blackwood
English Channel
Tengistan
Liverpool
Clar MacRae
Mersey Bar
London Hears on German Peace Terms Pending Statement
London reports that Dr. Von Bethmann Hollweg may unveil Germany’s terms for peace today though no official word from Berlin had arrived by late afternoon. In Chicago, wheat prices fell on hopes of an imminent peace offer with May wheat around 1.49 1 2 dollars per bushel, down from 1.55.
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Theobald von Rethmann-Hollweg
Goettingen
Potsdam
Bonn
London
von Bechmann- Hollweg
Reielstag
Berlin
Chicago
Germany
New Greek Premier Names His Cabinet
London reports M Gounaris to form a new Greek cabinet after the Ming agrees to dissolve parliament for a month adjournment. Election must occur within 46 days. Gounaris, a noted young politician, will pursue neutrality with a pro Serbia tilt, appointing Zo graphos as Foreign Minister and Bal ininter as Minister of Instructions among others.
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London
Serbia
M. Gounaris
Christakis Zographos Oe
M. Bal- Ininter
M. Vontkineer
M. Protopapadakenw
M. Triantaom
M Eurasias
M. Sealdris
M. Stratas
Debatable German Sub Torpedo Attempt on Asturias
London March 1 The House of Commons was told there was no validity to Germanys excuse that its submarine failed to identify the British hospital ship Asturias due to darkness The Asturias master reported the attack occurred at 6 16 p m on a clear day leaving no possibility of mistaking the vessel.
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London
House of Common
Germany
Asturias
Thomas J. MacNamara
Sheivaiey
Sealing Ship Held Fast In Ice Floes Near Here
The steamer Erik, trapped in ice about 16 miles offshore, came ashore today after leaving its ship last night. Earlier reports stated one or more sealers escaped from the ice with three men aboard. No later word has been received from the vessel.
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Erik
Bat Bulla
Les Bas
Ise
Left Great Fortune estate reevaluated by comptroller
Herman Frosch who arrived from Germany and died in Paris last May left an estate assessed for re appraisal yesterday by the state comptroller Trevis. The estate involves a chest company associated with Union Sulphur company.
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New York
Herman Frosch
Germany
Paws
Parle
Trevis
Union Sulphur Company
Helen Keller III Taken To Avatin Texas March 10
A fragmentary notice notes Helen Keller III of Avatin Texas was taken to a facility on March 10 for treatment or care. The sparse text provides no further names or details.
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Helen Keller III
Avatin
Tex
Helen Keller
U-20 Submarine Sunk by British Destroyer Ariel
London announces the German U-20 has sunk after being rammed by the British torpedo boat destroyer Ariel. Crews surrendered. no sinking location disclosed. U-20 built in 1915, 540 tons, 17 knots surface speed, three torpedo tubes, active against Irish Sea merchants. It is the seventh German submarine destroyed since the war began.
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Irish Sea
London
Phitiah Admiralty
Ariel
Admiralty
Veanelm
Blackwood
Birmingham
Dover
Mareh
Underwood Foresees Federal Ownership
New York March IL At a Sphinx club session Oscar Underwood former House majority leader now Alabama senator warned that if government regulation fails to solve the railroad issue the people will accept government ownership next. He urged government aid to regulate and assist business to prevent prostration and advance social betterment.
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New York
Sphinx Club
Oscar Underwood
Alabama
Underwood Mast
Bush Succeeds Gould as Head of Rail Lines
In a pivotal shift for the Gould system, J. Louie reports the Missouri Pacific and St. Louis Iron Mountain & Southern boards elected FF as chair, while BW. T. Jeffery retired from the directorates of the two roads, marking a major move toward Gould control of the transcontinental system.
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Bush
Gould
J. Louie
Missouri Pacif
Iron Mountain System
Lst
Missouri Pacific
St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern
BW. T. Jeffery
New York
Denial Of Widow Claim In Yonkers Estate Suit
White Plains N Y March 1 Eight affidavits were filed with the surrogate of Westchester county in refutation of Mrs Eugenie M Ferrer Lord that she is the wife of Thomas A Lord who died in Yonkers June 17 14 and left an estate valued at. most affidavits by Mr sare residents in s who say they never heard the tabtater speak of the woman claiming to be his widow and never saw her with him
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White Plains
N. Y
Weartchester
Eugenie M. Ferrer
Thomas A. Lord
Yonkers
Sare
Har
Mexican aid appeal for famine relief in city base
The Mexican aid appeal seeks food for infants in a base city as famine worsens. Secretary Bryan said the state department would work with the Red Cross as far as possible.
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Washington
Beorviary Hryog
Wessee City
Memtan
Bryan
State Department
Zeppelin Crash Report From Amsterdam Propeller Fault
A damaged Zeppelins report details a crash near Tirlemont with a crew of 41 aboard and a hurried descent due to a derangement. The Amsterdam dispatch notes the disaster and mentions London as a relay point for the information.
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Amsterdam
London
Telegrauai
Tirlemont
Felgiul
Zeppelin
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