President Weighs Immediate Special Session on Armed Neutrality
President Wilson may call an extra session of Congress to authorize arming American merchant ships amid German submarine threats. Secretary Lansing and Attorney General Gregory say old statutes do not apply, leaving action to be decided in the near term with Senate rules and House balance shaping the outcome.
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American Ambassador Guthrie Dies in Tokyo
American envoy George W Guthrie died suddenly in Tokyo and was born in Pittsburgh. Appointed by Wilson on January 20 1915 he served as Personal representative at the Japanese coronation and was later chief of mission in Tokyo. The state department received the telegraphic report confirming his death.
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Tokyo
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aon
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Would Hang a Man Spokane Officials Seek Federal Building
Spokane officials ask permission to hang a federal prisoner on the roof of the federal building. Washington state law blocks capital punishment as the prisoner faces execution March 20. Local and military authorities refuse other sites, leaving the federal building as the only option.
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teasere
Newton
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Ohio miners push for wage rise postponed to March 20
In Columbus Ohio talks with operators on a 1 percent wage rise were continued until March 20. Operators signaled they would not grant the increase unless rivals in western Pennsylvania Indiana and Minnesota grant rises by May.
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Wireless link connects Germany to Mexico City direct
Washington reports a semi official source says a powerful Wireless plant in Mexico City now provides direct communication with Germany. Officials warn that this could bypass censorship and risk American neutrality with danger of sea raiders and submarines directing actions and sharing port departure data.
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Mexico
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Berlin
Automobile Stalls Then Hit by Train Near Grelton
Mrs Zoe Haven and her two children Newton and Deane were killed when a new passenger locomotive struck their stalled car at the Big Four crossing between Grelton and North Eaton. The husband Clare Haven was injured. A blinding snowstorm hid the engine lights. The one-year-old baby survived. President Wilson, ill with a cold, shows some improvement in Washington.
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Troops land in Santiago guard city as rebels threaten
Four hundred American sailors and Marines arrive in Santiago to protect the city. Cannery and sugar mill at San Luis burn as barricades rise and locals fear a rebel attack. Navy ships San Francisco Olympia Petrel and Machias participate. government forces under Colonel Varona land at Avilla across the northern coast.
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Oreentus
Buckeye Briefs: Fire at Davies and Gregory Rubver Plants
Akron reports two plants of Davies Manufacturing and Gregory Rubver in a three story building were destroyed by fire. Also notes Ohio Rose Shoe Dealers convention elects officers President Jermann vice McLauchlin secretary Hagemann. Cincinnati reports fifth victim dies from Ford plant explosion. coroner attributes blame to both driver and train crew.
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Davies Manufacturing company
Gregory Rubver company
arenpying
stors bilding
ASSTOO
Toledo
Ohio Rosa Fhoe
Austin PL
Jermann
Chillicone
McLauchlin
Cleveland
Harry FL Hagemann
Hamilton
Tima
Mareh
Hay
Peter Dailey
Cincinnat
Ford assembly
Edward Scofiell
Train Strikes Colombian Minister Betancourt in Colombia
Reported incident states Julio Betancourt, a Colombian minister who denied canal phot, was struck by a train. The piece also mentions a separate legal case in Ohio involving liquor licenses and a grand jury indictment, plus a Mediterranean maritime disaster noting fifteen vessels sunk including Clan Farquher and Bradmarn.
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Berlin
Sayville
Clan Farquher
Bradmarn
Mediterranean
Ohio Legislature Advances Wide Range of Welfare and Tax Measures
Ohio lawmakers push through bills increasing death benefits for dependents of workers killed on the job from 5750 to 5000, expanding health and tax provisions. Other actions include legalizing untaxed dog killings beyond owners premises, taxing kennel ownership, and expanding Christian Science protections while adjusting highway and vehicle safety rules. The final adjournment date shifted to March 22 as both houses reconvene.
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King Ferdinand Talks With United States Amid Cabinet Talks
Bulgarian cabinet discussions continue with the United States through March 21. The Mansfield House bill advances to the Governor, fixing grand favors and mandating indictments from a divided Senate. Oliv proposes a school hospital for crimpled children. Sprague bill offers a $500 U.S. appropriation and related measures. Governor Cov favors the plan as officials select a site and outline groyvises for a bukins.
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Cox
Prohibition Bill Advances in Nebraska Lower House
In 1916 Nebraska moves toward prohibition passing a bill in the lower house. A later note mentions New Hampshire and suffrage, while other items reference a Pennsylvania railroad, steel deliveries for 1918, and a New York military service law extending to working boys and students.
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Nebraska
New Hampolite house of representatives
Chicago Christian Endeavor mason
custon
Eastor
Pennsylvania railroad
New York assembly
Dardanelles Fiasco Report Blames Key Figures
A special commission report on the Dardanelles operation places responsibility in part on Lord Kitchener and Winston Churchill, with Fort Kitchener’s influence described as dominating and unyielding. The inquiry notes Churchill and Asquith faced strong, uncooperative leadership and deeper plans hidden from the war council.
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Dardanelles
Lord Cromer
Winston Spencer Churchill
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Earl Kitchener
Herbert Henry Asquith
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Grain stocks low on Ohio farms as reports show drops
Ohio farmers held 3,440,006 bushels of wheat on March 1, down from 12,058,060 a year prior, with prices at 2.74 per bushel. Corn on farms stood at 53,400,000 bushels, down from 61,420,000, with producers paid 1.02 per bushel, up from 0.68. Oats measured 14,400,000 bushels, versus 26,921,000 last year, at 0.48 per bushel, up from 0.42. Overall grain stacks on farms are lower than in years past.
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Washington
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Turks Hammered On Three Sides
Dispatches report Entente forces harassing the Ottoman Turks on three fronts. British troops along the Tigris near Bar Dad are 13 miles from the town, Russians advance from Hamadan in Persia, and British units push toward Jerusalem. German offensives near Arras and Champagne fail to break Allied lines.
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alles
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Tigris
Mesopotamia
Bardad
Persia
Hamadan
angaver
Palestine
Jerusalem
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Chauines
Arras
Champagne
Villistas win two battles near Juarez and repel reinforcements
In two clashes south of Juarez, Villistas defeated Carranzistas while a convoy under General Murgua retreated to Juarez. Casualties were reported. reinforcements were expected and a large force formed near Port Hancock as Villistas pressed.
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Mateh
Vilstas
Juares
Murgua
Juare
Mitty casalties
Mureua saile
Pearson
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Portnio Olguin
Senate approves two thirds rule to end filibuster
Washington March 9 Two thirds of Senate members can end debate on a pending measure by a two thirds vote on the day after a petition to close debate. The rule aims to curb dilatory tactics and limit non germane amendments. Debate on the armed neutrality bill and president's statement continued amid sharp exchanges.
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Senate
Martin
LaFollette
Gronza
Saerman
Cummins
Kenyon
Kirby
Lane
Norris
Stone
Vardaman
Ohio Troops Entrained For Immediate Departure From Border
Washington March 7 The federal trade commission will not undertake the food cost investigation ordered by President Wilson due to Congress failing to appropriate funds. Ohio units from the Eighth to the Third infantry along with signal corps and engineers are entraining for departure from the border, with several battalions to march by March 24 and 90.
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Cenera Pershing
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