Republican Leader Rules Out Trading For House Control
Washington March 15 With deaths thinning ranks and election plans unsettled the lines of party organization in the House cannot be drawn in advance. Republican Leader Mann pledged no trading for control and predicted bipartisan effort unlikely while independents balance power. Democrats seek 215 votes to 213 for speaker. independents to meet again before session start.
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King Gustaf and His Appeal Persuades Swedish Cable to Remain
King Gustaf appeals to Swedish cabli net to stay, securing continuation of service amid public debate. Officials indicate resistance to change but acknowledge ongoing consultations with industry representatives and community leaders. The decision preserves current programming and regional access.
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Recapture of German Positions on Champagne Front
London dispatch reports French forces recaptured all positions previously held by Germany on Ridge 185 in Champagne and seized a German fortified work. A hundred prisoners were taken. British raided German trenches near Leicheprey and Boucha ycenes while fighting near Arras. Artillery actions noted in Ancre and Somme sectors as Berlin cites French attacks halted south of Ripont.
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Buckeye Briefs Aid For the Stricken and More
Dayton sends 1000 dollars to tornado stricken New Castle Indiana. Police inspector robbed in Toledo 25 dollars stolen. two suspects arrested. Lima train fatality claims Francis Fredline 64. Bookwalter tornado damages 60 property and injures three. Bucyrus church debt cleared with pledges totaling 11548.88. Columbus deaths Merle Deem 20 and OSU student Robert Muller killed by autos. Mayors and sheriffs lose power to call Ohio National Guard. governor assumes authority. Thea Why, March 13, Goldie Rehl shoots and kills her father George Washburn in Oldham County farm. bond posted.
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No Ruling On Adamson Act Reaches Supreme Court
Washington March 1 The Supreme Court announced it would issue decisions without ruling on the constitutionality of the Adamson eight hour law. The announcement came as justices prepared to deliver opinions on several cases without addressing the core legal challenge.
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War Era Strain and Trials Reported Across Nations
Amid World War I era figures a surge of stress on the American merchant marine totals 351,114 tons. In Cleveland Federal Judge Killits administers an oath to 156 men born in 13 foreign countries. A Montgomery County tornado injures four and causes extensive damage. NY churches endorse universal military training in a resolution backed by 153 clergymen. In Illinois a Joan-B murder tale notes one killed and a widow. In London Alice Wheeldon and daughter Winnie Allison receive ten and five year sentences for conspiring to poison David Lloyd George.
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Arms to Guard American Merchant Ships in German Zone
Washington reports the state department will arm American merchant ships sailing through Germany's barred area with American naval gunners to protect lives and vessels. The policy applies to passenger and munition ships though vessels are not considered warships unless declared. Details remain secret and officials expect no direct U.S. war involvement yet. The Rochambeau received clearance to sail with guns mounted as a peaceable merchantman.
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German Aeroplane Base Near West Point Uncovered
Map shows Dr Ernest Seikunna who confessed as a German plotter buying 200 acres near East Fishkill sixteen miles from West Point and about fifty miles from New York City. Secret service links the land to a $60 000 German plot tied to von Igel and Ambassador von Bernstorff. Potential air base for attacks on New York City Newark and Jersey City in wartime.
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Work of submarines captain recalls night in prohibited zone
Captain Sam Bass of the liner Professor describes a tense voyage from England into the prohibited zone off Galveston Texas on March 15. He reports constant wireless calls for help, burning ships torpedoed by German submarines, signal rockets, and a torpedo passing within three feet of the stern while the submarine itself was unseen.
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Tax receipts near 700 million dollars in current year
Washington reports preliminary internal revenue estimates show 260.96 million in income tax to be collected this year, with total receipts exceeding 700 million, up about 200 million from last year. Revenue from munition taxes and ordinary sources like whisky beer tobacco also contribute to the record total.
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Traction magnate shot in San Diego
William Clayton vice president of Spreckels interests was shot twice by Lorenzo Bellomo a bootblack as he left his offices to go to Junca Bellomo was captured and said he sought a job from Clayton He is believed fatally wounded Clayton aged fifty eight was married with one daughter Bellomo claimed a streetcar accident left him unable to make a living and he apologized for not killing himself after the shooting
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Wilson Pushes Colombian Treaty Ratification at Session
President Wilson demands quick Senate ratification of the 17 million Colombian treaty seen as a wartime measure. Senator Martin and Democratic leaders were briefed after caucus. Republicans vow continued opposition amid White House pressure.
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Johnson to Resign California Governorship March First
Sacramento reports Governor Hiram Johnson will resign the California governorship on March 1 and is expected to travel to Washington to be sworn in as a United States senator days later.
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Vision of Vile Percham in Paris Sparks Vatican Interest
Rome reports the Vatican is reviewing claimed visions of Vile Percham, a twenty year old in Paris, who is said to have received commands to lead French armies to victory. Paris clergy have sent a report and seek further details from the archbishopric.
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Strike Threat Looms Over Eight Hour Dispute At Conference
New York and Washington report that railroad managers and four railroad brotherhoods plan a potential country wide strike if no satisfactory agreement on the eight hour day is reached at the conference. Proposals call for a progressive walkout beginning Saturday night, aiming for a broader shutdown by the following Wednesday, with government caution and possible intervention.
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Labor and War Conference Offers Union Aid to Nation
Organized labor in America, through its representatives in conference here, offered its services to the country in every field of activity despite all efforts and hopes the United States should be drawn into war at the same time labor demands a role in all axes of the war effort.
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