Leaders Call Off Walkout Sought By National Pressure
Washington March 17 Senator Newlands urged the president to keep commerce highways open and to control railroads if needed. Cabinet advisers and National Defense Council prepared for talks with railroads and unions to avert a nationwide strike. In New York both sides awaited administration action and prepared for possible conferences while eastern railways readied strikebreakers.
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Washington, D. C
Newlands
Senate Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Council of National Defense
Lane
Wilson
Daniel Willard
Samuel Gompers
Council On National Defense
Baker
Council of Nations Defense
National Conference Committee
Ronda
New York
Brotherhoods of Railway
Washington
Wil
Happer
National Conference Committee of Managers
W. G. Lee
Brotherhoods
Brotherhood
Grand Central Terminal
New York Central
Cossacks Friendly With Russian Crowd
London dispatch describes Petrograd unrest with peaceful street demonstrations planned by workers. Soldiers and police faced crowds as cossacks helped keep order while civilians and troops showed unexpected camaraderie amid rising tension. A routing of 2,000 men in New South Wales was noted in error.
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London
Petrograd
Commcks
Ely
Revolt in Russia reshapes government as abdication follows
Petrograd reports the emperor abdicated and Grand Duke Michael named regent. A corrupt ministry is ousted, one minister killed, others arrested. Prince Lvoff becomes premier in a new cabinet. M V Rodzianko led opposition to dissolving the Duma. The emperor returns to find revolution triumphant and a new government in control.
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Petrograd
Russia
Michael Alexandrovitch
Alexander Protopopoff
Interior Department
Imperial Council
Prince Lvoff
Empresa
Obregon leads new revolt in Mexico with Villa ties
Reports from Paso, March 17 describe a fresh Mexican revolution led by General Obregon and Felix Diaz with Villa in alliance. Yaqui Indians in Sonora reportedly revolted for Obregon while Sonora itself may join. Jose Maria Flores, Pershing's interpreter, executed near Babicora in Chihuahua by Villa ally Julio Acosta for aiding Americans. A companion was executed. Partial word of the Magistral mine killings at El Oro includes Louisa Seigler and Charles Winn, Chicago and Pittsburgh natives, killed during a siege as bandits surrounded the Americans. A Mexican guard survived with the border crossing. Seigler was Magistral mine superintendent. Winn, an electrician.
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BE Paso
Tex
Mexico
Obregon
Felix Diaz
Villa
Nere
Sonora
Chihuahua City
Jose Maria Flores
General Pershing
Babicora Ranch
Chihuahua
Julio Acosta
Babicora
Flores
Magistral
Eljoro
Durango
Louisa Seigler
Charles Winn
el Oro
Seigler
Chicago
Winn
Pittsburgh
Magistral l Mine
Winn Electrician
Helsingfors in Siege as Finns Join Revolt
Stockholm reports two prominent men murdered in Petromrad, possibly interior minister Alexander D. Protopopoff and ex premier Horia Sturmer. Old Russian government attempted to move troops from Finland to Metroerad to quell unrest, but forces refused. Helsingfors is declared besieged.
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Stockholm
London
Haparanda
Sweden
Petromrad
Alexander D. Protopopoff
Horia Sturmer
Finland
Helsingfors
Dutch German talks near deal on iron and steel exports
Negotiations between the Dutch and German governments on adjusting iron and steel exports to Holland are close to completion. Pending a final agreement, permission has been given to export materials ready for transit. Transport will be by water due to a shortage of cars on German railways.
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Amsterdam
Clerman
Germany
Holland
German officer Fritzer arrives in New York for canal destruction case
Alfred A. Fritzer, a former German army captain, reached New York from California in the custody of justice agents. He will plead in federal court to an indictment accusing him of conspiracy to destroy the Welland canal. He was arrested on the Pacific coast after returning to the United States from Mexico in no codefendant with Capt. Frans Von Papen and other Germans.
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New York
Alfred A. Fritzer
California
Department of Justicen Agenta
Welland Canal
Fritner
Pacific
United States
Mexico
Frans von Papen
Washington
Cruiser Hits Mine. 29 Die in English Channel
London report says an old type destroyer struck a mine in the English Channel yesterday and sank. All officers were saved. One man was killed and 28 sailors, presumed drowned, are listed as missing.
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London
English Channel
New cabinet gains power czarinasafe ready now to win war
Petrograd dispatch reports Prof Paul Milukoff new foreign minister says revolutionists will establish a government able to secure final victory. He cites disorganization under late regime and growing support for the Duma and army. Czarina safe in palace. emperor at Pskov. regency to Grand Duke Michael.
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Petrograd
London
Russia
Paul Milukoff
Associated Press
Duma
Alea
Grand Duke Nicholas Seen Taking Command Of Russian Troops
Grand Duke Nicholas, famed as Russia's top strategist, is reported to have arrived in Petrograd and may assume command of the army after Emperor Nicholas II abdicated. The revolution is described as successful and bloodless, with the duma and zemstvo councils cooperating to restore order and shape the new regime. Emergency measures include a general amnesty being prepared by Justice Minister Keren sky, while the palace garrison shifts to support the government. The abdication has not yet been formally carried out, and reports note upheaval across provinces as authorities realign with the new government.
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Nicholas
Russia
Nicholas 11
Michael
Petrograd
Duma
Zemstvo Council
London
Kerensky
Colm
Prince Shakovakey
Executive Committee
Plans for Vast Changes in Government in Petrograd
Petrograd reports a shift from conservative to liberal rule with M. Kerensky as justice minister and full press freedom promised. Milukoff as foreign minister vows to oust Nicholas and Michael. cabinet drawn from duma and workers. Temporary measures aim for constitutional assembly. abdication discussed. Vague notes on Villa’s command in Rosario da Marín.
New Regent Known as People’s Friend Lived Long in Exile
Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich, czar’s younger brother, has resided for years in an isolated southern Russia villa after marrying a woman of royal blood. He long sided with the progressive Ussiana, a noted radical opposing any form of centralized rule, and relinquished all tithes and court position to become a plain citizen among his people.
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Michael Alexandrovitch
Russia
Michael
Ussiana
Governor Ferguson Cleared by Legislative Committee
Austin March 17. Governor Ferguson was exonerated of charges investigated by the legislative investigating committee in a report submitted to the house. The house adopted a resolution holding the charges were not worthy of impeachment.
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Texas
Austin, Tez
Ferguson
Reislative Investigating
Noncommissioned Officer Disappears in El Paso
A United States quartermasters corps noncommissioned officer vanished in El Paso on March 4. Secret service investigates possible German ties as he spoke English with a German accent. His uniform was left, papers destroyed, and over $500 was in his bank. Officials suspect he fled to Mexico.
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Paso
Tex
United States Quartermasters’ Corps
Secret Service
Mexico
Stone Withdraws Colombia Treaty In Senate Action
Senator Stone of the foreign relations committee moved to withdraw the Colombia treaty to pay 25 million dollars for the Panama partition from the Senate today. The withdrawal halts action at the current special session and aims to forestall diplomatic negotiations with Colombia for a new treaty. A revised agreement is anticipated when Congress reconvenes on April 16.
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Washington, D. C
Colombia
Panama
Senate
Stone
Foreign Relations Committee
Well Work Rail Men Wire
Railroad managers report a planned withdrawal by crews from the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen. Engineers on the Santa Fe system, and conductors and engineers on the St Louis and Southwestern, have withdrew from the strike order. Illinois Central firemen announce intent to withdraw as well.
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New York
Brotherhood
Santa Fe
St. Louis & Southwestern
Illnois Central
Generals Aid Duma In Pleas To Czar
London reports the duma Telegrams top generals at the front to press Emperor Nicholas for a popular government. General Krusiloff says the telegram is fulfilled. General Ruzeky confirms carrying out the request. A staff of the temporary government includes Kerensky and several officers.
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Duma
Czar
London
Emn Peror Nicholas
Saya Reuter
Petrograd
Gieneral Krusiloff
Nicholas V. Ruzeky
Supreme Military Council
Michael V. Rodziano
N. V. Nekraalt
E Konovaloff
Denitrukoff
A Kerensky
M. & Pehkellae
Allies recognize rebel government dispatch from Moscow
London reports embassy meetings with the executive committee of the duma. Ciand Duke Cyril said he would act under Rodmiano's orders and later visited Rodmiano to reaffirm this. Moscow's people reportedly clung to the revolutionary movement. A new auto rear light with an alarm sounds if extinguished accidentally.
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London
Reuter
Duma
Adda
Ciand
Cyril
Thi Moarmes
M. Rodmiano
Modsiano
Moscow
Premature Bomb Explodes in Boston Courthouse
Two men died in a Suffolk county courthouse explosion in a wash room on the second floor. Police said a premature bomb exploded in the hands of the two men, who were believed to be soldiers, tearing a hole in the floor and injuring Court Officer Richard Murphy. Judge Loring was in session nearby.
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Boston
Suffolk County
Richard Murphy
President Appeals to Men and Managers to Avert Strike Crisis
President Wilson issues a personal appeal to railroad representatives and operatives to cooperate with a mediation committee led by the council of national defense. He warns that a general rail traffic shutdown would threaten national safety and urges immediate accommodation for the nation and world in peril.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Vaxue
Council of National Defense
Success of Revolt Means Russia United for War
Analysis argues the Russian revolt forged unity against the autocratic regime and graft, with Milukoff and Rodicheff leading democratic forces. It suggests a constitutional government may emerge, creating a reorganized army ready to fight for the Allies and hasten victory over Germany.
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Russia
Duma
M. Kolzianko
New Russian Cabinet Announced by the Duma
Petrograd reports the March cabinet lineup with Prince Georges Bl Lyort as premier and minister of the interior, Prof Paul Milukwoff as public instruction minister, and Aad Chchiof as war and navy minister. Other posts include agriculture M Iehingareff, finance M Ter eachtonks, justice Deputy Koroneki, communications M Nekrasoff, state controller Gtnort, trade A J Konovaledy, and Procurator general M Svett. The premier also leads the central committee of all Russian unions.
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Petrograd
Vin London
Cominenl
Interian
Georges Bl
Lyort Poreian Miniwer
Paul N. Milukwoff
Manuiloff
Moscow University
Aad
Chchiof
Yame
M Iehingareff
Metrograd
M. Tereachtonks
Wiley
Koroneki
Baratott
M. Nekrasoff
Vicw
Dam
M. Go Tnort
Kaeanu
Ero
A. J. Konovaledy
The
Holy Synod
M. Svett
Prince Svett
Tussian Sensatvo
Fans Admire Umpires as Game Changers Across Leagues
New York on March 17 notes a shift in how umpires are viewed. The piece highlights respected arbiters such as Lill Klemm, Billy Evans, and Hi Erennan, praising their competence and impact on the sport while acknowledging lingering crowd frustration and old prejudices fading.
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New York
George Hoghever
Malanes
Lill Klemm
Billy Evans
Hi Erenoan
bin le Vomlig
Bill
Mike
Moun
Jumt Ag
Bie Lesuers
Brennan
British Capture Six More Towns In New Offensive
London reports British gains as six towns are seized along the Tigris from positions near Takubit on the river’s best bank, with General Nuude commanding the Hirbileh Serbs Corps. The front line advances continue while reports note progress near Baghdad.
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London
Manoh
Takubit
Dinka
Bagdad
Ttwa
Tadus Fran Ceneral Nuude
Felom
Tigris
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