Senators Fight for Limited Debate Rule in Senate Caucus
Washington March 6 Senate Democrats plan a caucus on the limited debate rule for cloture. Senator Owen, longtime proponent, leads thirty three signers ready to back the proposal. Opponents across parties fear extended session as war and neutrality issues loom.
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Senators fret over force bill fight amid lacking leadership
The passage notes that some senators consider a force bill on negro enfranchisement unlikely to pass now since no one in the Senate can command a majority regardless of leadership, titles, or presidential backing.
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Armistice Plan Reported in Cuban Provinces
Cablegrams from Oriente's military commander say Cuban revolutionists will declare an armistice across the republic with a Liberal party assurance of fair elections under U S protection. The move aims to end hostilities in Oriente and influence national politics without presidential derelictions. Bulgaria Break With United States Reported. Washington reports say Bulgaria may sever ties after displeasure with U S stance toward Germany. The news follows London dispatches about a possible diplomatic ruptura. Three Burned to Death in Residence Fire. Chandler Oklahoma reports J C Phillips and his two sons aged eleven and thirteen burned in their home. Phillips escaped but perished trying to save them.
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Possibility of War Warns in Wilson Inaugural Address
Washington March 6 President Wilson outlined a new internationalist world peace doctrine and warned the United States may require a more immediate association with the war than mere armed neutrality. He urged world armament limits equal responsibility of nations and freedom of the seas while urging no support for revolutions against other governments. In Missouri, a temperance revenue bill faced debate as the senate sent a revenue measure to the house, and the house passed a prohibition storage ban.
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British Report Successes On French Front Raids
London reports two British raids near Arras and Ginchy inflicting many casualties, taking 42 prisoners and a machine gun near Arras while others were captured near Ginchy. French counter attacked north of Bois Courieres reclaiming part of captured elements. Other theater activity includes Roumania, aerial combat in France, and a Turkish activity report.
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New Measure for Relief of Cities in Ohio
Ohio Senate passed the Olverlin bill making Lincoln's birthday a legal holiday and approved eleven other measures. The Mooney bill granting state aid to municipalities for police and fire pensions was approved 60 to 5, with pensions up to 1800 dollars annual and funding from foreign insurance fees. A proposal to investigate campaign expenditures from the last primary and wartime elections was introduced, seeking to strengthen laws on spending. The finance committee rejected a $20,000 accounting move for the workmen's compensation fund.
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Spanish Ship Returns American Embassy Team From Europe
The Spanish ship Infanta Isabel will bring former Ambassador Gerard and Mrs. Gerard home from Europe, along with embassy members including Joseph C. Grew. The ship sails unescorted and will dock at Havana around March 9 before the Americans sail north.
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Relief for Ohio municipalities and schools in debt
Ohio municipalities and school districts burdened by debt may soon gain relief through a bill endorsed by ex Governor Harmon and backed by Senator Virgil J Terre. The measure retains the 2 percent clause with the 1 percent reform and urges true cash value taxation to fund deficits. Bonds issued would not exceed twenty years.
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German press backs Zimmermann plan amid war talk
Berlin newspapers largely endorse Foreign Secretary Zimmermann s proposal to seek a defensive alliance with Mexico and Japan if the United States enters the war. Count Von Reventlow criticizes the move while suggesting it unites sentiment behind President Wilten.
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Suspect Held Over Bomb Plot In New Jersey
Fritz Kolb, a German, was arrested in Hoboken for possessing two bombs and alleged plans to blow up ammunition plants in the United States. Police say the plot targeted war supplies, not the president, and may connect to the Black Tom explosion. Four others were questioned as leads were pursued.
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Ten Are Drowned Life Savers Go to the Rescue
Washington March 6 Ten members of the crew of the coast guard cutter Yamacraw lost their lives while going to the rescue of the stranded off steamer Locivang off the Maryland coast. The crew attempted to launch a small boat and another two bows boat to save colleagues. one boat capsized and one man drowned. All survivors were brought to the coast guard station nearby.
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President Wilson Considers Armament of American Merchantmen
President Wilson weighs using executive power to arm American merchantmen amid Germany crisis. Attorney General and Secretary of State to advise. cabinet to decide if old statutes permit arming or convoying. Some advisers favor broader interpretation. others fear strategic navy concerns.
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Scottish Rite Officer Dies in Wheeling West Virginia
Dr John W. Morris aged 64, treasurer general for the Southern jurisdiction supreme council Scottish Rite Masons and sovereign grand inspector general for West Virginia, died after suffering a stroke. He was in Wheeling on March 6.
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Boy Killed by Train in Akron Fare Scene
A youth was killed while attempting to hop a Bic Four freight train in Akron. He slipped and was run over as he tried to beat his way home after visiting relatives, with witnesses noting the incident occurred around March 6 amidst fares and delays.
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France's New Workers Chinese Boarding Train For Labor
Chinese workers are boarding a train at Havre to join France's labor force, signaling a shift in manpower sourcing as industrial needs grow. The move reflects France's reliance on foreign labor to meet expanding construction and manufacturing workloads.
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