Russian Attacks Lead 10 Furious Battles in East
Berlin reports intense fighting on the northern Russian front near Portavy and Lake Narocz. Russians break through German trenches during bayonet assaults, capture over 1,000 prisoners and a dozen machine guns, while German losses rise but are claimed relatively light.
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Germans Gain at Verdun and Repulse Russian Attacks
Berlin reports German gains near Haudcourt northwest of Verdun with two more trenches captured and 92 officers and 579 men taken prisoner. Russian assaults on the northern front fail as artillery duels intensify along Champagne, Somme Py Zouain, Argonne, and Meuse fronts.
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No Change at Verdun War Office Says
Paris March 24 The war office reports no change in the Verdun area since yesterday. Nocturnal activities were calm with intermittent bombardments east of the river.
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Rescue Ship to Aid Mallory Liner Alamo
A Mallory liner Alamo adrift with broken rudder and disabled engines 130 miles northeast of Cape Hatteras. The Algonquin, a sister ship, relayed that it would proceed to assist the Alamo. Wireless message from the Algonquin described the distress and awaiting orders for relief.
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Foreign Powers Aid Villa Declared Treason Proposal
Senator Lewis introduces a resolution asserting foreign and U S aid to Villa is known by authorities. The measure would declare any benefactors of such aid guilty of treason. Borah requests delay and several border senators read telegrams urging caution as the debate ends without action.
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Colonel Roosevelt to Return to New York Today
New York March 25 Col and Mrs Theodore Roosevelt to arrive aboard the Matura after a six weeks West Indies voyage. He seeks no public welcome, plans for a demonstration in his honor are dropped. Washington March 24 progressive leaders claim he will command at least 200 delegates to the Chicago Republican convention.
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Hay Bill Passes the Lower House
Washington reports the Hay Army increase bill passed the House by 302 to 2, setting a peace strength of 146 000 fielding men. It moves to the Senate for quick action with amendments debated, including furlough provisions and opposing standpoints on expansion.
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Fourth German loan declared a brilliant success
Berlin reports Dr Karl Hefferich the imperial treasurer said in the reichstag the fourth German war loan was a brilliant success with subscriptions exceeding 10.6 billion marks. The wireless broadcast from Berlin to Sayville noted strong investor demand and favorable reception in the market.
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Newlyweds Sought on Murder Charge
Three posses chase Paul V. Hadley and his bride linked to the shooting of Sheriff Jacob Gilea on a train near Checotah Oklahoma. Hadley, being moved from Nebraska to face murder charges, allegedly forced the conductor to stop the train and fled with his wife to the hills. They are said to be armed.
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Committee Named to Examine Expunging Speech From Record
Washington March 24 Speaker Clark named a five member committee to investigate removing a speech on Texan politics inserted under leave to print by Representative Davie. Several members charged the speech was indecent vituperative and libelous.
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Russians Export Vodka to United States Despite Prohibition
New York reports large imports of Russian vodka into the United States. A Petrograd export bureau was set up to develop vodka and wine exports to America, with New York and Chicago as major consumers.
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Reichstag to Quit and Delay Debates Over Submarine Issue
The Reichstag plans a recess likely by Friday or Saturday into late April to give committees time to review the budget and tax bills. The move delays Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg’s expected appearance and sidesteps debate on the submarine campaign. Conservatives clash with the open session agreement, urging thorough committee discussion while Lord Tirpitz is praised.
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Arsenic Hints at Murder in Peck Case
New York March 5 Matric t Attorney Swann said he would arraign Arthur Warren Waite for the murder of his father in law John B. Peck a Grand Rapids druggist if Waite’s condition permits. Arsenic found in Peck’s body fuels the investigation into Poison deaths of Mr and Mrs Peck as detectives survey drugstores for procurement sources. Waite a noted tennis player showed improved condition after coma and promised to reveal nothing about women at a city hotel.
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General Otis Is Very Low With Pneumonia
Los Angeles March 24. Attending physicians said General Harrison Gray Otis editor of the Los Angeles Times is very low with pneumonia. He passed a fair night but did not improve. a mild stimulant was given after a quiet day with no opiates.
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Minnesota Man Doomed In Mexican Execution Order
Edward Milner, once Hibbing resident and former Villas army officer, is jailed near the Mexican border awaiting execution by Carranza authorities. A letter smuggled to a Tucson friend and sent to J B Connors confirms the fate, noting Milner asked to be addressed as Captain Hastings in care of Attorney Hughes, Tucson.
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Poet Hero D'Annunzio Receives Silver Medal
Rome reports poet Gabriele D Annunzio, recently injured in an air accident, was decorated with a silver medal for his services as a military air observer. The ceremony was relayed from Paris dated March 24.
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Danish Steamer Sunk. Crew Safe in Arctic Waters
London March 24 Another Danish steamer has been sunk the Chicatianaund of 1017 tons her entire crew of 22 was saved The British steamship Fuloar 1279 tons has also been sunk and eighteen of her crew were saved
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Deadwood Postmaster Named by President Edward McDonald
President names Edward McDonald postmaster at Deadwood Washington. Reports discuss a planned Finnish Lapland iron ore railway from Rovaniemi to Kemi and Sukuvarra with potential extension toward the Nelda river, aiming to enable year round ore export across Arctic regions.
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United States to Issue Statement on Submarine Warfare Policy
The United States will soon issue a full statement on its position regarding submarine warfare and defensive arming of merchant ships. A circular memorandum to the powers may be used, outlining the government’s intended approach for future negotiations. The declaration will reflect established principles and guide U S policy in ongoing diplomatic talks.
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Postmaster Burleson Calls for National Guard at Border
In Washington on March 24 the Postmaster General urged calling out the national guard for border service. The proposal was overruled by the cabinet with a majority saying border and Mexican tensions were exaggerated.
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French Air Tactics Hold Against German Flyers at Verdun
Paris reports a fierce air clash as German formations under Lt Boelke push to overwhelm French defenses. French pilots led by Lt Guyenemer halt German gains with larger formations and aggressive maneuvers. Both sides suffer casualties, with French pilots noted for audacity and superior climb speed aiding their defense.
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Five Years To Put Navy In Condition
Rear Admiral Fiske testifies before the House naval committee saying the navy cannot be put into condition in five years regardless of funding until the directing system matches foreign navies. He urges a general staff and specialty officers to study war plans. New South Wales reportedly has more varieties of towering plants than Europe. Auto accident growth trails behind rising motor mileage.
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Used Gun To Keep Hired Man From Working
Frank Korth a Watertown farmer is charged with using a shotgun to threaten Henry Collins to prevent Sunday labor. Collins says he was threatened with a Toad shotgun while Cleaning the horse barn on the Sabbath. Korth is held on bond for a jury trial at the April term.
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Carranza and American Troops Engage Villistas in Battle
Reported clash pits Carranza forces and U S troops against Villistas as war duties loom. Text hints at British shirqers plans to evade service, with garbled surrounding wording and unclear details.
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Submarine D-1 Out of Commission at New York Yard
The submarine D-1 is temporarily out of commission at the New York navy yard with dented plates and a cracked armature shaft. Repairs will take several weeks after being rammed by a tugboat off New London. Five submarines are currently under repair.
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SONSIDER INCREASE IN TARIFF ON SUGAR
Washington March 25 serious consideration by the Senate finance committee on a plan to repeal the free sugar clause and raise emergency revenue by increasing the tariff to 2 cents a pound and imposing a production tax of 1 cent a pound on all U S sugar produced.
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Maine Delegation Chooses Uninstructed Delegates
In Portland on March 24 Maine Republicans at state and district conventions selected uninstructed delegates to the national convention. Presidential elector candidates were named and a platform for the fall campaign adopted. The platform praised the Washington administration, its Mexican policy, urged national preparedness and called for a permanent tariff commission.
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Infantry Reinforcement Ordered to El Centro From Vancouver
Washington March 25 One battalion of the Twenty first infantry was ordered from the Vancouver barracks to El Centro California to reinforce the bar patrol at the request of Major General Bell commanding the western department.
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Pro-German Lobby Leader Named in Capital Charge
Al G. Koetble is named as the head of the pro German lobby in the national capital. The charge outlines his leadership role and aims within the lobbying group.
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Villa pursuit closes in as reports of defeat surface
Telegrams indicate Pancho Villa backed by Carranza troops near Namiquipa faces American and Mexican forces in a widening chase. Reports claim Villa defeated at Santa Gertrudes and surrounded near El Oxo with forces from Juarez and Ciudad Casas Grandes pursuing.
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American Consul Denies Herrera Army Revolt on Border
Washington reports from Consul Letcher in Chihuahua deny any revolt by General Herrera and General Bell. The consul says Herrera remains loyal to Carranza and the uprising claim is false. Officials note progress in diplomatic talks and consider border reinforcement plans if Carranza forces move against U S troops.
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Carranza Massing Troops on Border Sparks US Alarm
A telegram from Douglas Arizona to Senator Ashurst warns of Mexican forces massing near Douglas with artillery and cavalry ready to strike. The message claims US troops lack full defenses due to administration restraint and underscores fear of a Columbus Massacre replica. Consuls report no troop massing in northern Mexico after inquiries.
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Naval Officer Found With Bullet In Head
Geattle Wash March 4 Junior Lieut Ormand C Pailthorpe A N was found today by officers of his ship shot to death in his room on board the cruiser Haratogs Investigation showed that Lie sat Pailthorp s zone was a No calles to
Wireless stations in San Antonio raided by federal officers
In San Antonio on March 24 twenty five wireless stations near the city were dismantled by federal officers acting under DOJ instruction. The operation targeted amateur operators and aimed to curb illicit transmissions as part of a broader crackdown.
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