Russia reorganizes under new liberal government
Petrograd reports Russia moving to stabilize after upheaval. A twelve member committee will govern for three months while a constitutional assembly determines the state’s form. Duma and soldiers workingmen deputies aim to minimize war disruption during this transition as monarchic rule ends.
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Romanoff Dynasty Ends as Michael Abdicates
Petrograd March 17 Funeral Nicholas abdicated for himself and heir Grand Duke Alexis in favor of Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich. Yesterday Grand Duke Michael abdicated, bringing the Romanoff dynasty to an end. The government awaits a constitutional assembly meeting as executive committee takes charge.
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Fle
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duma
Paul Milukoil
Nicholas
Michael
Mtlukoff
M. Shingaroff
Wilukoff
Russia
Petrograd
Funeror
Alexis
Michael Alexandrovich
Michael hrieoly
constitutional assembly
Obregon Joins Villa In Reported Desertion From Carranza
El Paso March 17 Villists agents claim a report says General Obregon formerly Carranza's secretary of war and "the strong man of Mexico" has joined Villa with a large force. Carranza and Alfaro in Juarez ridicule the claim. Federal agents note recent Germany Villa links and Obregon as Kaiser ally in Mexico.
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Paso
Tex
Obregon
Carranga
ai Alexico
Villa
Carranza al- Hidals
Juarez
Mexico
Government plans to call national guard for federal service
Washington reports the War department’s militia bureau issued instructions to state adjutant generals outlining the process for mobilizing the national guard for federal duty during the German crisis. The policy emphasizes no warlike moves, no dual status for the militia, and that only those meeting the national defense act oath will be accepted.
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War department
national guard
navy
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organized militia
Protest From Porto Rico Loses Labor Support
Washington dispatch reports violent protest from organized labor in Porto Rico over the island's new government. In a letter to President Gompers, Santiago Lenesi as, head of the Federation of Workers of Porto Rico, says workers may withdraw cooperation and seek other means to obtain what is due, arguing that labor is not recognized and capital reigns supreme.
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Porto Rico
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American Federation of Labor
Gompers
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Fre Federation of Workers of
Sub marines sink British steamer near Gothenburg
Washington dispatches report two submarines sank the British steamer Lins Anderson sixty miles north of Rattray while en route from Turtlepeot to Gothenburg with coal. One American aboard prompted the Consul Nathaway to notify the state department from Hull England.
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Lins Anderson
Nathaway
Uull
England
state department
turtlepeot
Gothenburg
sxty
Rattray
What the Indiana Cyclone Did to Cincinnati Ohio
An Indiana cyclone swept southeast from New Castle toward Cincinnati, killing three people in the Tiger Park area. A photograph shows damaged homes on Lemonta Avenue with the Seboldmant and Glenn home ruins. The storm wreckage is visible in the foreground, including a castle-shaped house.
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Ohio
New Castle
Ind
Tiger Park
lelta avenue
Glenn
Court House Damaged Bomb Explosion Kills Two Men
Toston March 17 two men were killed when a bomb exploded outside the Supreme Court area of the Suilom county courthouse in Pemberton square. The blast damaged the building and shattered glass throughout. Police and ambulances were summoned. Court Officer Ryan was lightly injured.
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Suilom county
Pemberton square
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Alexandra, Czarina in Hiding at the Palace
Domestic upheaval around the Russian palace as Alexandra Feodorovna, widow of the deposed czar, is reported concealed within the imperial residence amid court uncertainty.
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Alexandra
Czar
Treaty saved from defeat in special session
Washington May 17 The senate adjourned until April 1 for an extraordinary session. The Colombian treaty was withdrawn from the senate after opposition signaled certain defeat and a substitute pact may be negotiated for the next session. Hundreds of nominations were confirmed and no action was taken on the tariff commission.
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Jast
Carl T. Grayson
tariff commission
Redfield dispute over ships entering American registry
Washington March 17 Secretary of Commerce Redfield rejected Senator Stone’s claim that ships were being transferred to American registry to provoke a German war act. He released data showing more ships left than entered the registry from Jan 1 1916 to Nov 13 1917 and provided a list of vessels owners and application dates for registry changes.
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Germany
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Refused Shorter Day in Alliance and Salem Strike
Industrial dispute report notes 450 metal workers from W. T. Milins company at Salem refused a shorter day start March 17. They demanded a fine hour day, overtime pay, and increased wages. The walkout affected production and highlighted rising labor tensions in the region.
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Salem
Tory
Bryan Dems to Hear William Brien in Columbus
Columbus set for April 12 when William Inings Brien speaks to an Ohio dry Democrats convention. The event is organized by a statewide committee formed January at a dry federation meeting in Columbus. A parallel dry Republicans convention is being planned for early summer.
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William I nings Brien
Ohio
Wilson to Carranza Will Not Join Latter Peace Move
The United States replied to General Carranza denying a general embargo on munitions to belligerents and stating it has not changed policy. President Wilson cites Germanys submarine pledges and submarine warfare and the Zimmermann plot to embroil Japan and Mexico as reasons for not joining peace efforts now.
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United States
Cara
state department
Wilson
Carranza
Ohio governor warns of possible railroad seizure aim
Columbus reports Governor Cox sending a message to President Wilson stating the state would take over railroads if a strike endangers food supply or national security. He backs martial law if needed and says the state will act to protect citizens, with Adjutant General Wood on arrangements and troop readiness. A British destroyer strikes a mine in the Channel and an Athens theft targets a beekeeper, with hundred pounds of honey stolen from hives nearby.
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Wilson
Ohio
United States
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Wilson Acts In Rail Crisis
President Wilson moves to avert a general railroad strike by sending mediators Secretary Lane Secretary Wilson Daniel Willard and Samuel Gompers to New York to seek immediate talks with railroad managers and the workers. The administration hopes patriotism will prevent disruption while legal and defense measures are studied.
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Willard
New York
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Balttmore and Ohio railroad
Samuel Gompers
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jist
New York Welcomes Gerard On Brink of War War Talk
Former envoy Gerard urged U S restraint and warned of possible war as German raids and British actions dominated headlines. He praised U S efforts to defend democracy while underscoring the danger of escalation.
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New York
Garris
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