President Wilson authorizes 115 million naval build up
The administration announces a rapid expansion of the Navy to counter submarine threats. Congress funds 115,060,000 to speed warship construction and suspend the eight hour law for plants engaged in navy work. Secretary Daniels orders 60 submarine chasers and accelerates officer graduations at the Naval Academy.
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Washington
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White House
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New York
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patral
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Sount Judvs Andrassy Hungarian Premise Recall
A Hungarian political report notes potential recall of Premier Andras Sount JudvS amid government shakeups. The piece outlines contenders and public sentiment as opposition allies push for change.
Planned volunteer mobilization and harbor defense in wartime
Officials plan to assemble volunteers within days to begin training pending presidential orders for full navy mobilization. A submarine proof patrol off the American coast is proposed to protect harbors and ensure safe passage for ships to and from ports amid growing wartime risk.
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Newport
Atlantic
Land Bank Heads Meet in Washington for Finance Talks
Presidents of twelve new government land banks met the federal farm loan board in Washington on March 20 to discuss crops credits and financing.
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Land Bank
Washington
government land banks
federal farm loan board
Entente Advances On Western Front Presses German Retreat
British and French forces push along the Arras to Soissons front, reclaiming dozens of villages. The Prenol advance deepens, threatening St Quentin, while Germans burn, destroy bridges, and retreat. Russians and British mount strong offensives in Asia Minor and Mesopotamia as eastern fronts remain active.
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Soissons
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St. Quentin
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sone
St. Quentin-Laon
Asia Minor
Persia
Mesopotamia
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Vine
Bakubah
Bagdad
Khanikan
Kermanshah
anon
Petrograd
Varanabad
Russia
Galicia
Roumanis
Macedonia
Salnika
Monastir
Boy of Twelve Denied Privilege of Ruling Russia
A twelve year old son of Tsar Nicholas is described as frail and sickly. The text notes a prior mysterious attack by nihilists that worsened his condition and mentions his denied claim to ruling all the Russias.
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Russias
zar Nicholas
Casualty Lists of British Officers Report February Losses
London reports casualties among British officers for February: 417 killed 131 wounded and 37 missing, totaling 1 285 officers. Aggregate wartime officer losses reach 55 365 with 36 021 killed or died of wounds, 3 465 missing. Also noted: Dutch steamer Selien shelling by a submarine, all crew killed.
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London
office
GSTS
Wolds
Selien
Belgian relief commission
Reuter
Stavanger
Norway
Selenn
Rotterdam
New York
Mustering Out to Proceed
Secretary of War Baker said Kin issued orders to air commanding officers to stop mustering out National Guard units, but those orders were canceled and the muster will proceed.
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Washington
Baker
Fears of Enemy Aliens in Event of War Speech
New York on March 20 James W Gerard told the New Chamber of Commerce that universal military service is best training. He warned the United States could face grave danger if military rule takes over in wartime and urged civilian government and preparedness.
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New York
James W
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Germany
Gerard
United States
Fragmented Debate on Internment of Alien Enemies
A speaker questions whether to intern aliens or allow them to roam freely. He contrasts internment with Germany's actions and warns of potential destruction of bridges or other targets. The dialogue frames a crisis with a call for decisive policy.
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Germany
Prison Visits Curtailed After Drug Smuggling Case
County supervisors order private conversations between visitors and inmates prohibited at the county hospital and penitentiary. Visitors must stand six feet back and talk only briefly under guard after a confession by a woman linked to smuggling drugs to a patient. Separate note: American mail sacks on the Cunard liner Saxonia were rifled, with Captain Genison attributing the theft to a German spy.
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New York
United States
Wagnington
Saxonia
Liverpool
M. T. Genison
Reactionary Plotters Arrested in Ad- Protopopnts Stand
In Petrograd a council of old Russary government figures led by Jimmer Sturmer faced opposition from the last loyal regiment. The reactionaries were overpowered and jailed after their attempt to resist in Ad- Protopopnts.
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Russary
Presian Impérial Council
Jimmer Sturmer
trench
Jory
Petrograd
Supreme Court backs eight hour law for railway workers
The Supreme Court, by a 6 to 4 vote, sustains the Adamson eight hour law for railway employees in a public emergency. It rules that workers in public service may not strike, likening them to soldiers under threat to the nation. Justices Pittis Day and Vandeventer dissented, calling the measure a wage increase and improper commerce regulation.
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Vandeventer
Railway wage deal impacts hundreds of thousands of workers
A March 2 report from New York notes an agreement between railway employees and executives, affecting over 400,000 workers. The new wage scales will cost railroads about 90.6 million dollars each year, and back pay from January 1 will total roughly 13 to 17 million dollars.
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New York
Solon Debate Aims to Curb Reckless Driving
Columbus lawmakers consider a bill to empower courts to license automobilists for speeding or reckless driving. The measure seeks quick passage in both houses as public safety concerns rise amid a crowded legislative session. The Perry’s Victory Memorial Commission asked for 20000 to finish Put-in-Bay monument grounds. County and district superintendents met to oppose Baker-Palmer school text provisions.
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Columbus
house
Tne Perry
victory and memorial Commission
senate finance committee
Put-in-Bay
Lake Trie
Baker-Palmer
simerintendent
lgislature
friends of education
German War Office Details Evacuation Tactics in France
Berlin reports a strategic move evacuating a land district between Avre and Aisne to mislead the enemy. The operation aimed to protect troops and communications while destroying parts of the area and feeding civilians for five days.
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Berlin
Germain war office
Avo ane Ue
Aisne
Russian Duma backs new government with armed support
Reported remarks claim the new Russian government has army navy and national backing though danger may not be finished. Premier says liberty with order is possible even in revolution while allies vow closer cooperation and continuation of war efforts. Finland moves to form a government after a mutinous diet conference.
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German Sailors Escape From Interned Ships
A number of sailors aboard interned German destroyers Pring Vital, Wilhelm, and others attempted to break away from the Philadelphia Navy Yard. Mounted police pursued the escapees who had sought to flee the stern confinement, with returns indicating several deaths and ongoing search efforts.
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Pring Vital
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Culberson Named to New Tariff Board by Wilson
W. 3. Culberson is appointed by President Wilson to a seat on the Tariff Board, expanding the commission responsible for setting import duties and trade policy.
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Wilson
New Tariff Board
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