Italian War Policy Shifts Amid Navy Concentration
Dispatches indicate Italy weighs neutrality versus intervention as the fleet concentrates at Taranto near the Dardanelles. Reports from Vienna and Rome describe military talks, frontier defenses, and archduke Eugene pressed to reassess campaigns. Turkish moves to shift capital from Constantinople also noted.
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London
Italy
Austria
Francia Joseph
Rome
Tarento
Dardanelles
Geneva
Switzerland
Paris
The
Tribune
Tarranto
Vienna
Emperor Francia Joseph
Archduke Erick
Je Carpathians
Eugene
Serbia
Carpathians
Dukla
Lupkow
Or Krobatin
Hot
Endorf
Fronts Report About Ongoing Combat Near Ossowelz
Dispatches from Ossowelsz describe continued fighting along a fortified front amid deep snow. German infantry fail to break through as Austrian artillery shells hinder enemy crossings and prisoners are taken at night, with clashes also noted along the Orgye river and in the Carpathians.
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Paris
Ossowelsz
Robr
Ossowelz
Orgye
Deurea
Carpathians
Indian Ile
Praemysl
German gains reported in Belgian French front line actions
Berlin dispatch dated March 16 reports English positions near the St Eloi height south of Ypres seized by German forces. French attacks in Champagne failed under German fire while German troops gained trenches north of Bausejour. Argonne fighting continues as do actions near Preaenges and Jedmoruask with substantial losses noted.
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Berlin
Iby
Bayville
German War Office
St. Eloi
Ypres
Bausejour
Argonne Coninues
Vonges
Preaenges
Dublin Freemen Strip Meyer of City Honors
In London on March 16 the Dublin city council voted 30 to remove from the roll of Freemen of Dublin the name of Kun o Meyer of the University of Berlin. Alderman Quaid moved to strike his name for speeches in America showing anti British bias and support for anti British campaigns.
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London
Dublin City
O i
Kuno Meyer
Berlin
Almerva
Alderman Quaid
Meyer
Smckeo
Dubio Freemen
Amerie
British and French Reports on Neuve Chappelle and Front Progress
British and French bulletins describe ongoing actions near Neuve Chappelle and Armentieres with ground gains held, enemy counterattacks repulsed, and prisoners tallied. The update notes mine explosions near St Eloi, recaptured trenches at various sites, and continued artillery activity in Champagne and along the Franco-Fel ssian front.
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London
Inez
Neuve Chappelle
Armentiers
Lepinette
St. Eloi
Royal Flying Corps
Don
Doual
Paris
War Office
Champagne
Soualn
le Pretre
Reich Ackerkopf
British Warships Damaged by Turkish Shells in Dardanelles
A wireless dispatch from Constantinople reports semi official confirmation that British warships Agamemnon Lord Nelson Cornwallis Dublin and French ships Bouvet Suffren and Saphir were damaged in the Dardanelles fighting. Queen Elizabeth was struck by three heavy shells and the hospital ship Canada left for Malta with numerous injured.
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Ferlin
London
Constantinople
Agamemnon
Lord Nelson
Cornwallis
Dublin
Bouvet
Suffren
Saphir
Dardanelles
Queen Elizabeth
Canada
Malta
Papal Nineteenth Century Policy Document Hint
Count Soderini cites Papal documents showing in 1848 Pius IX sent Morichini to offer mediation for ceding Venetian province to a new Italian state. The Austrian foreign minister replied that Austria cannot cede what she holds, deeming the proposal impossible.
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Rome
Paris
Count Soderini
Leo XIII
Pius IX
Monsignor
Morichini
Austria
German Casualty List Report Totals Over One Million
London reports March 17 official Prussian casualty lists Nos 166 to 179 show 33 142 dead wounded and missing raising total since the war start to 1 000 029. The four latest lists note only minor additions with additional prisoners and wounded.
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London
Evening News
Conhingen
Prussia
Wife of Captain of Lost U S Ship
Fragmentary text notes the wife of a U S ship captain and the ship’s loss at sea in the Atlantic after a German action. Details are incomplete and names are partially unreadable.
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U. S
Ae Kiehne
Gore
Dresden Sunk by British Cruiser After Falklands Battle
London reports the German cruiser Dresden sunk near Juan Fernandez by three British ships on March 14 after fighting for five minutes. The crew were saved with 15 wounded. no British casualties. Dresden, sister to Emden, was last seen westward after escaping the Falklands engagement.
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London
Dresden
Cratt
Falkland Islands
Admiralty
Glasgow
R. N
His Majesty
Kent
John D. Allen
Juan Fernandes
Yore
Larne
Juan Fernandez
Pacific Ocean
Alexander Selkirk Ie
de Foe
Robinson Craser
Carlarube
Weat Indies
Kron Pring Wilbelm
South Atlantic
Falkland
Gal
Straits of Macellan
Indian Ocean
Sydney
Iowa Dry Bills Face Senate Action Amid Prohibition Moves
Iowa lawmakers clash as wets aim to derail dry liquor controls before statewide prohibition takes effect. Senator Wilson of Appincone introduces a resolution calling a Senate committee to study the bills, with a March 22 date for committee duties and action.
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Deg Moines
Temperancw
Iowa
Anuery
Benator Wilson
Senate
Wuson
House
Jitney Bus Crashes Into Street Car in Des Moines
Mrs. G. W. Scott aged 64 was seriously injured and two fellow passengers shaken when a jitney bus lost control on a hill in Des Moines Iowa this morning and crashed into a street car. The bus was badly damaged and Mrs. Scott fell to the pavement striking her head.
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Des Moines
G. W. Scott
Foreign powers watch United States protect foreigners in Mexico
In Washington, foreign government representatives press to safeguard their nationals in Mexico as the U S government strengthens defense measures and considers policy changes. Observers note potential shifts affecting coast guard and diplomatic actions amid mounting tensions with Mexican authorities.
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Washington
United States
Mexico
Max
Mankanillo
Inter States
Carranza
Situation 18 Proved Says President Wilson
The report cites President Wilson declaring the situation proved and outlines Carranza’s position and diplomatic moves. Washington observers note assurances from Spain and questions about Mexico's path amid ongoing unrest and alliances.
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Wilson Eh
Carrinza Ha Kade
Progrene F
Silliman
Vero
Tieon
Absentee Landlordism Debate At Governor’s Speech
Dallas observers report Governor James addressed a mistrustful audience on the absentee landlord issue. He argued the system undermines credit and fosters exploitation, urging reforms to curb absentee ownership and stabilize housing relations nationwide.
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Dallas
Tex
BR. Ferguson
Feder
Individus
Tom Evil
Gov. James
Beeslon
Ing
Credit Uys
Arbitration Proposal Affects Ohio Coal Strike Action
A fragmentary note indicates proposal preparation for arbitration concerning the Ohio coal strike. Names and details are unclear in the text, with partial references to Nena Bae and O lmur. Further readable items suggest letters and unspecified dates.
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Ohio
Nena Bae
Olmur
Thaw Loses Plea for Return to New Hampshire
New York Supreme Court denies Thaw’s bid to be sent back to New Hampshire punishable hospital custody. Judge Page orders Thaw returned to Matteawan unless New York detention papers are served. Habeas corpus writ keeps him at Tombs until next Friday with deputies guarding the court and jail.
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New York
Harry_ k. Thaw
New Hampshire
Matteawan Asylum
New York County
Tombs Prison
Supreme Justice
Page
Thaw
Supreme Court
Bijur
Tombs
Hanley
Grifentagen
Bridge of Sighs
Lam
Deolon
Mrs Angie testifies in defense over Ballou death
In Frnd Conn Judge presides as Mrs Helen Angle takes the stand recounting Waldo K B Ballou’s death outside her Stamford apartment. She says Ballou moved in the dark hallway, fell, and she aided him while detailing their acquaintance and his gifts to her.
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Conn
Helen M. Angle
Waldo KB. Ballou
Stamford
Angles
Ballow
Angie
Ballou
Mbous
Balion
Dead Men Voted in Indiana Election Case
Indianapolis reports reveal alleged fraud in the Terre Haute election with two dead men registered and certified. Ira Wellman and Joseph Elder testified that poll books showed deceased voters, one who had committed suicide days before, linked to registration and fraud allegations.
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Indianapolis
Ira Wellan
Ilas Mrewer
Joseph 4
Elder
Haute
Toda Wellman
Reeves of Lemars Shoots Wife in Noon Incident
Dr Reeves a well known practitioner in Lemars shot his wife around noon today injuring her with three bullets. The couple married about a year ago and the woman is in serious condition. details claim he has a second wife.
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DR. Reeves
Lemars
Thrige
heMare
Mareh Wif & Oo Reeves
Thin
Olte
Finother
Jewels From Mexico City Robe Crowned Garments Displayed in New York
A priest fleeing Mexico City with royal jewels and two gold crowns arrived in New York aboard the Montevideo. The gems, dating to Charles V, are valued between 300000 and 500000 dollars and were placed under guard in a vault after customs inspection. The collection includes an archbishop's purple robe adorned with emeralds rubies and pearls and sizeable diamonds on two gold crowns. The priest claimed the items were imported under duty-free antiquities rules.
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New York
Spain
Charles V
Les
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Montevideo
Mexico
Obregon
Carranza
Leutenant
Hastry
Austense
Cathedral
Don Carlos I
Holy Roman Empire
Express Companies Seek Revision of Rates
Representatives of the American Adema Southern and Wells Fargo express companies ask the Interstate Commerce Commission for a rehearing of the rate case. They claim current low rates are unjust and seek modifications to the commission’s prevailing order to raise revenue via higher per mile and weight allowances.
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Washington
American
Adema, Southern
Wells-Fargo Express
Interstate Corverte Commission
Tidow
Clark
Bel
Corm Mireion
Bneronine
W. M Varcett
Adame
C. Taylor
E W. Leary
Southerreanl
B. DD. Coldwell
Wells
Connecticut Battleship Breaks Shaft in Guatamarine Bay
The battleship Connecticut broke a shaft Sunday while maneuvering in Guatamarine Bay and is proceeding under its own power to Philadelphia, powered by the hull’s coal scow and towline amid repairs.
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Washington, Mare
Connecticut
Guaotoarame Bay
Threat of rail freight rate increase sparks bluff debate
On March 17 in Waarlington officials discuss fears that new full valuation law will raise freight rates by up to 10 percent. Supporters led by Senator Cummins oppose arbitrary below value assessments. In Chicago experts predict a 4 10 percent class and commodity rate rise nationwide due to the law effective June 4.
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Waarlington
Curmming
Senate
Representative Towner
House
Cummins
Nitve Towner
Allionde
Otto Meneere
Nat
Mike Rener
Interstate Commerce Commissie
Chicaco
The
Tribune
Interstate Commerce Commission
Supreme Court
Senator Cummins Denounces Railway Bluff Over Transit Losses
Senator Cummins issued a statement from Des Moines regarding bill 4522 which aims to restore pre Supreme Court ruling liability for property lost or damaged in transit. He says railroads opposed the bill from start to finish and now bluff about higher rates.
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Cummins
Tribune Today
Des Moines
Senate
House
Supreme Court
Senate to probe Dodge charges in McKelvie case
Lincoln Neb March 17 Senate democrats push for a committee to thoroughly investigate charges by Lena Dede of Douglas against former Lieutenant Governor McKelvie. The move follows a resolution for appointment of a probe and names the committee members, amid partisan dispute over the Union Pacific railroad right of way issue.
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Lincoln
Senate Democrats
Lena Dede
Dougls
McKelvie
Senate
B. Rd. Molelviv
Omaha Gas
Cimaha Goa
Inatraethere
Benders Nite
Bushee
Tne Bose
Union Pacific
el Uenin
Hilbert Republican Nominee Shown In LeMars
Dr MV Hilbert topped the local race with 208 votes as LeMars prepares for the upcoming city election. No other city offices faced contests and the election is scheduled for March.
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Hilbert
Lemars
Maren
Kirahier
TV Wales
Denmoerithe Momels
Far Maror
Russians Advance in Bukowina Amid Weather Hindrances
Dispatches report Russian forces pushing forward in northwestern Bukowina despite poor weather. Conflicting details describe units near Nove and clashes with local defenders as unverified reports spread through telegrams and obscure sources.
Cardiff Giant Sold in Mysterious Syndicate Case
Fragmentary notice describes the IRCQUOIS syndicate and a large creature or hoax nicknamed the Cardiff Giant. Details are unclear but reference to exhibits and local figures suggests a public display or sale tied to a controversy.
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Turk
Ossowetz
Messagerie
Ritter von Krobatin
H. H. Kiehne
Europe
Ecounterart
Krupp
Bohemia
Pate
Des Es
Wexico
Uncle Sam
United
Ransa
Caro
Matteawan
Indiana
American, Adams, Southern
Wells-Pargo Lines
Batteship
Dodge
Democrats
Nebraska
Bukowina
Okowine
Nove
Ircquois Syndicate
Cardiff
Fort
Merck
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