Early Call For Guard Intimation In War Climate
Washington reports hint at a possible national guard call without congressional action unless war is formally recognized. President Wilson weighs options as Germany actions escalate and the Healdton sinking sharpens calls for swift congressional steps toward war or its recognition.
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Washington, D. C
National Guard
Congress
Wilson
Met
Germany
United States
America
McCall
Massachusetts
Mahin
Amsterdam
Holland
Cabinet to attempt to give home rule in Ireland debate
London march 24 in the house of commons Sir James Henry Dalzell moved to settle the Irish difficulty Andrew Bonar Law announced the government would make another attempt The Dalzell motion was voted down
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London
House of Commons
James Henry Dalzell
Mbneral
Andrew Bonar Law
Dalzel
Guatemala protests German submarine warfare note
Guatemala City reports the government handed to the German minister a protest against the recent German note on submarine warfare as of March 23.
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Guatemala City
Dakota Girl Married in Des Moines License Issue
Des Moines issued a marriage license to Clarence Helin age 23 of Des Moines and Lara Jaquish age 20 of Gregory on March 23. The couple plans to wed soon per local notices.
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Des Moines
Clarence Helin
Lara Jaquish
Gregory
Two Young Women Die After Simultaneous Cafe Double Suicide
In Portsmouth New Hampshire on March 28 two young women identified as Margaret Spalding and Ethel Stanton killed each other after a two hour meal. Both used pistols, with Stanton found dead and Spalding unconscious and later dying. The pair had used aliases and were connected to Newton Massachusetts and Los Angeles through family ties.
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Portsmouth
Margaret
seeKy) Spalding
George F. Spalding
Newton
Mass
Ethel Stanton
J. L. Stanton
Hook Island Railroad
Los Angeles
Aly
Peggy Emi Ethel
Rockingham
I x
Heryday
Miss Spalding
Stanton
Miss Stanton
Insolence in Norway Seen by Germans
Petrograd reports Russian forces push in Mesopotamia and near Kerind, with Turkish losses after a 16 hour battle. In Europe tension grows as German newspapers reproach Norwegian press for insults, warning against renewed diplomatic friction.
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Petrograd
Ker- Manshah
Persia
War Office
Kerind
Shirvan
Diala
Kermanshah
Sakkis
Mesopotamia
Lake van
Armenia
Mterial
Amsterdam
Germany
Cologne
Preas
Russians Drive Garrison Out Near Galatz Front
From Petrograd reports on the Romanian front show Russian forces driving out garrisons at two stations between Galatz and Fraila near the river Heresina east of Lida. German planes bombed Galatz and Paris says Germans gained ground north of St Simon but were counterattacked and pushed back. French detachments crossed the Aillette and two French chauffeur companies rescued prisoners.
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Petrograd
Galats
Vadenl
Galatz
Fraila
War Office
Heresina
Lida
Fee
Paris
St. Simon
Ham
Beraucort le Grande
Solasons
Aillette
Vrecay-Chivres
French Cross Somme Crozat Canal Hit Hard By Germans
Heavy German losses yesterday inflicted on French troops who crossed the Somme Crozat canal near St Simon were repulsed. About 230 prisoners and several machine guns were taken.
Submarine War Guidance for Press from German Command
An intercepted February German general command document urges newspapers to show outward friendliness toward the United States. It cautions against unfriendly coverage to avoid diplomatic rupture and notes Britain’s defense claims are refuted by recent good results amid a weakened mercantile marine.
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London
Muenster
America
Eoen
England
Mudflats Road Begins Early Work On Route
Salt Lake City March 28 The Lincoln Highway association announces the start of a 22 mile concrete road project across the Great Salt Lake desert to create a boulevard on the new route. First payment of 7600 dollars is provided by Henry B Joy president of the Lincoln Highway Bureau.
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Salt Lake City
Uth
Great Salt Lake Desert
Lincoln Highway Association
HW Wos
Henry B. Joy
Laiton Bishway Democration
Healdton Sunk After Silence Submarine Attack
The Healdton tanker was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine near the North Sea after lingering at Halifax and Bergen. Six of 13 Americans aboard survive, with several Dutch, Spaniards, Norwegians, and Finns among the crew. 20 lives lost from 41.
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Terschelling
Healdron
Halifax
Rotterdam
Bergen
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Heakiton
New York
Ymulden
Healdion
Hia Weasel
Free Channel
Healdton
Cook
London
Mareh
Keling
North Sea
Standard Oil Company
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Healdton Sunk After Submarine Attack Off Thatch Coast
The American tanker Healdton was torpedoed and sunk Wednesday night off the Thatch coast after choosing a northern route for safety. The U S wartime risk bureau paid $499 05 for the loss. Crew details describe two lifeboats reaching safety while a third boat capsized with most men lost.
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U. S
American Aviator Missing After Duel With German Planes
Paris reports Sergeant John McConnell, American aviator with the French aviation corps, has been missing for four days after engaging two German aircraft near the front. He and comrade Jenny encountered the enemy. Jenny aided by shooting above McConnell to shield him before retreating to French lines. McConnell was last seen being attacked by the German machines.
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Paris
Sereceant Joh
McConnell
Aviation
France
Jenny
Conner
Russia Revolt Incurred Thousands Of Deaths And Wounds
A Stockholm dispatch reports 4000 killed and 7000 wounded in the Russian revolution. In Hennefors about 100 officers were killed, Admiral Neponin reportedly assassinated. Appeals to halt strikes fail, food promised but security remains low. Petrosgrad lacks independent service.
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Petros Grad
First steps toward emancipation of Jews in Russia
Washington reports that the new Korean government has begun measures toward freeing Jews in Russia. The steps include easing educational restrictions and hints at broader freedom, with forecasts of passport restriction removals and possible renewal of the Russo US commercial treaty.
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Washington, D
Russia
Francia
United States
Finland
Poland
State approves $500000 for defense and universal training
The New Hampshire senate, by unanimous vote, authorized the governor to sign a warrant for $500000 to be used in state defense and to meet possible national defense demands. The house approved the measure without dissent, and a joint resolution favoring universal military training was adopted.
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Concord
New Hampshire
Senate
House
Canadian patriot group speaker to address families aid meeting
Sir Flerbert BR Ames, member of the Canadian parliament and organizer of the Canadian patriotic society, will speak at a Washington public meeting next week. The event will discuss forming a similar committee in the United States to aid families of recruits and potentially boost enlistment.
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Washington, D
Flerbert BR. Ames
Canadian Patriotic Society
United States
WANTS ANOTHER PLEA FOR PEACE BY WILSON
Prof Rid ward P Cheney of the University of Pennsylvania outlined an alternative war plan at the emergency peace federation convention in New York March 24. He urged an advisory referendum no alliance with the entente and a further presidential appeal for a conference of belligerent nations toward peace.
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New York
Ridward P. Cheney
University of Pennsylvania
Emergency Peace Federation
Wilson
Cheney
Pea
Women rush to enlist for service with Army
Boston dispatch reports the Boston Metropolitan chapter of the American Red Cross says enrollment for service with the Army has surpassed 1000 women. Training includes military dressing, first aid and nursing. chapters are forming across towns as officials note steady growth.
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ARMY
Boston
Mets
American Red Cross
Pjversment Service
Ctus Aber
Fragmented OCR Confusion of Historical Figures in Madison Square Area
A garbled OCR snippet mentions Madison and public figures like Joseph and Primeton University figures in a presumed historical political setting. The text is unreadable and lists names, places, and events without coherent context or clear facts.
Teddy Forms Big Army to Aid Entente
Washington reports an American expeditionary force of 100000 under Theodore Roosevelt, financed by rich New York citizens, to fight in France for the Allies. Many trained American soldiers would join, with 60000 already signaling intent, and plans to discharge US-born officers from Allied units to favor Roosevelt's force.
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Teddy
BIG Army
Entente
New York
France
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Foreign Legion
United States
England
Belgium
Wilson
Germany
Colona Roosevelt
Dutch Ports Closed to American Ships
The Hague March 44 The Handelsblad says a rumor reaches it that Holland refused the United States request for admission of American armed merchantmen in Dutch ports and that Dutch harbors will be closed to American and British ships. The government will assume responsibility whichever direction is chosen.
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Hague
Handelsblad
Amsterdam
Holland
United States
Germany
Great Britain
Dutel
Netherlands
Healdton Compiled With German Rules Not In Sub Zone
The Healdton cargo loss around 2.16 million dollars. Once named Purelight it sailed German Registry until two years ago and then under American flag. A wireless order from France prompted return to Halifax, then Rotterdam via Shetland. British authorities inspected aboard when leaving Halifax for Bergen and Rotterdam.
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Healdton
Alnce
Hiner
Healdtan
Germany
France
Halifax
Rotterdam
Healdren
Kirkwall
Craw
Ifix
Ateumier
Bialrfax
Bergen
Aggressive War Program Signals Preparedness in 1917 Policy
Washington reports government moves toward vigorous action after cabinet meeting. Preparations include arming for war with Germany, funding entente allies, speeding munitions, and keeping options open for a European force. Other notes mention a wind storm killing six children in New Albany and rail rate petitions before the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Germans Seize Boys and Women in France Evacuation T
The report describes German retreat in France with villagers celebrating butter and relief. It notes Germans took women and girls age 15 and up who could work, and that many able workers were moved behind lines while aged and infirm were sent back to France to support the occupied areas.
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France
London
America
Noyon
Nesle
St. Quentin
Steamer Prince Rupert Aground Near Sawyers Island
The Grand Trunk Pacific steamer Prince Rupert, from Prince Rupert to Vancouver, ran ashore in a heavy snowstorm east of Sawyer's Island. Passengers were rescued by tugs and brought back to Prince Rupert as crews sent aid.
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Vancouver
B. C
Grand Trunk Pacific
Prince Rupert
B C
Gonnishind
Sawyer's Island
Relatives and riches surprise U S soldier heirs
New Bedford Mass reports a romantic tale tied to the $250000 Sylvia Ann Lowland estate. Heirs in Saybrook Conn were unaware of a sister and brother connection until months ago, revealing a surprising family reunion and an influx of a large bequest to 499 heirs after decades.
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New Bedford
Mass
Iby Maili
Sylvia Ann Lowland
Nelow
Hetty H. Green
George W. Chine Pell
Hie Slater
Mra. Havens
Saybrook, Conn
Connecticut
Familieg
Citien
Slater
George
Tie Pearenio Aie
Havens
George W. Grinnell
Grinnell
Bruwteem
Wo Ming
Hetty
Bylvia
Hikers to be Arrested in Atlantic World Walkers
Federal officers arrested Sim Anders Enden a German woman traveling with Valerian Jona Pieczynski and Hugo Coutandin in Atlanta Georgia on suspicion of spying. They said the trio wandered the world on a bet and police in Chattanooga were asked to detain Enden who says she married in San Diego after walking from Salt Lake City. Other hikers in various regions were reportedly ordered arrested.
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Atlanta
Spies Shoot U S Soldier at Fort Williams
Private John Poor of the Third Company Coast Artillery Corps at Fort Williams was shot while attempting to capture two men who entered the reservation despite heavy guard. He was fatally wounded near a gun battery. two suspects escaped as guards increased patrols after reports of suspicious strangers. The shooting follows a previous incident when a soldier on guard at Portland’s dead light was fired upon.
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Portland
John Poor
Fort Williams
Forte Ue
Goard
Jorge
Crane 79 Succeed Guthrie at Tokio
Charles R. Crane of Chicago under consideration by President Wilson for ambassador to Japan to succeed the late Ambassador Cathrine. Crane had been minister to China under Taft but was recalled before leaving San Francisco amid a controversial interview on Far Eastern questions.
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Washington, DD
Marcha
Charles R. Crane
Chicago
Wilson
Japan
Cathirie
Mer
Crane
Ching
Taft
San Preaneisco
Wyoming Grapples with Heavy Snowstorm Halting Rail Traffic
Laramie Wyoming endures a heavy snowstorm disrupts Union Pacific lines from Laramie to Green River. Rail traffic is largely blocked with many trains stalled in yards and at points beyond major junctions delaying operations across the region.
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Luramie
Mare
Wyoming
Union Pacific Raileogad
Larne
Green River
Pik
Rea Witem
German bread ration reduced amid wheat shortage
Amsterdam via London March 2 The German bread ration is cut by one fourth starting April 1 due to wheat scarcity. The potato ration remains five pounds weekly and mintation is increased to five hundred grams, according to a dispatch from the Weer Zeitung of Kennen.
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Amsterdam
London
Germany
Heri
Tha
Weer Zeitung
Kennen
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