Healdton Sunk By Submarine In Safe Zone
Amsterdam dispatch reports the American oil tanker Healdton torpedoed by a German submarine in a safe zone. Three lifeboats were launched, eight men were rescued at Terchelling, one died, others missing. Of the crew of forty one about nineteen drowned. Healdton carried 6,000 tons of petroleum to Rotterdam via Bergen. Built 1908, owned by Standard Oil of New Jersey. Captain Christepher commanded with thirty eight crew.
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Amsterdam
Tergchelling
Healdton
Rotterdam
Bergen
Standard Oil company of
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Healdren
Christepher
German Raider Moewe Returns After Atlantic Cruise
The German auxiliary cruiser Moewe returned to its home port after a second Atlantic cruise, having captured twenty seven ships including eight armed vessels. The operation spanned several months and was officially announced by the admiralty.
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Herlin
Sayville Wireless
Moewe
Atlantic Ocean
admiralty
Moene
Critish admiralty
Would Rate Coal Rates On Lake Shipment
Ohio railroads plan to ask the public utilities commission for a 15 cent per ton freight increase on all coal bound for lake shipment. The higher rate would take effect April 16 when Great Lakes navigation opens. Additional proposals seek 5 to 10 cent rises on bituminous coal from Virginia and West Virginia to the Atlantic seaboard and about 4 cents a ton for coal from several states to New York Philadelphia and Baltimore.
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Ohio Railroad
Columbus
Ohio
public utilities commission
Great Lakes
Virginia
West Virginia
Atlantic seaboard
Pensylvania
Maryland
Westginia
Kentucky
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
interstate commerce commission
Impeachment petition filed against Police Magistrate Sweeney
In Pittsburgh on March 23 the anti-vice committee filed in open court a petition seeking impeachment of Police Magistrate John J. Sweeney. This marks the first in a series targeting city officials as part of the anti-vice crusade. Competency failed again at Sweeney.
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Pittsburgh
John J. Sweeney
Sweeney
Germans Resisting Frontwide as Allies Press
London March 23 The German retreat in France appears to end as they prepare to fight along the front from the Somme to the Oise. French and British forces report stiffening resistance with limited Allied gains on the Somme and Oise and renewed activity on the Russian front near Vilna. In Persia Turks retreat before Russians and in Macedonia the allies press as Berlin claims gains against German detachments. In Panama a U.S. soldier shot and killed a canal worker resisting arrest marking the week’s second such case amid labor tensions.
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London
France
Paris
Somme
Oise
St. Quentin canal
La Fere
Laon
Aisne
Arras
St Quentin
Ajlette
Berlin war office
Vilna
Lida
Tn Galicia
Brody
Persia
Petrograd
Bagdad
Macedonia
Berlin
Monestir
Panama
Marea
Fort Sherman
Notable Deaths and Legal Notices From Early 20th Century
William F. Agler of Boston consul at Guatemala dies. George W. White, former Union Veteran Legion commander, dies at Brewer Missouri. Arthur A. H. Hopkins, former official in Tianjin Pittsburgh Louisville Ann Arbor, dies. Fire at Stonington destroys C. W Campbell grain mill causing $150000 loss. Max Weber German consul in Juarez dies in El Paso hospital. Will of J Studebaker Sr founder of Studebaker Corp filed in South Bend valued at $5,000,000. bulk to widow. Thomas J McGuire chauffeur pleads guilty to conspiracy to dynamite New York subway station. six months to three years.
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William F. Agler
cixty
Boston
Guatemala
George W. White
Union Veteran Legion
Brewer
Arthur A. H. Hopkins
lfpra_ Tian
Pittsburgh
Louisville
Ann Arbor
Mich
Stonington
Conn
C. W Campbell company
Max Weber
Juarez
El Paso
Tex
Studebaker Sr
Studebaker corporation
South Bend
Ind
Thomas J. McGuire
New York
Tie
Miners Plan Wage Demands At Glouster Convention
One hundred representatives of ten thousand mine workers in the Hocking Valley district met in Glouster for the annual United Mine Workers convention to draft wage demands for a new scale. The plan calls for presenting the proposal to the Ohio state headquarters in Columbus and securing action at the January state convention. If approved, the new scale would take effect April 1, 1917, with rises justified by cost of living pressures and operator prosperity.
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Glouster
Hocking Valley
United Mine Workers
Hocking
Columbus
Ohio
iss
Buicks Seek Tie for First After Whitewash of Gordon Supplys
The Buicks swept Gordon Supplys in three straight games to lift to within striking distance of first place as the Pastime league winds down. If the Buicks and Central Deliveries each win their remaining games, a season-ending tie could occur with Mock Specials also in contention.
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Buicks
theeague
Gordon Supplys
Miller
I Brown
Ley Biren shaghaar
howling team
Ed Owens
Independents
Gerards
pens
Easter Supper Attracts 600 At First MOB Church
The Tagies Aid Society hosted an Easter supper last evening in the church basement attracting over six hundred attendees. National color decor and carnations graced festal tables while coffee and music enhanced the event. The Young Ladies Bazaar, sewing department, and cake table drew strong funds, totaling over four hundred dollars for the society.
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first MOB
Tagies 'Aid Society
Chas. F. Nester
Izetta -Snider
B. Biles
E. M. Elsworth
Prunella Miesse
Aid Society
Gas engines shipped from Godman Shoe to Oklahoma
The Godman Shoe Co installed electric motors in several plants and yesterday the Cleveland firm began shipping a 20 ton gas engine to a business concern in Oklahoma as part of modernization efforts.
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Godman Shoe Co
Cleveland fir
Oklahoma
New Machine Arrives at Lancaster Paper Mill
The Lancaster Paper Mill received a large new machine this morning to be added to its equipment. In Monroe Wisconsin on March 23 a war referendum will be held for the first time in the United States enabling 1,000 voters to register their verdict at the April 5 city election. Supporters of La Follette’s arming stance obtained permission for the referendum from the city council. Bank Robbers Got 3000 Dollars. A burglary hit the Bank of Mounter in Hunter Alabama on March 23, fleeing with between 3000 and 4000 dollars.
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Lancaster
Monroe
Wis
Germany
United States
La Follette
Hunter
Ala
Buralary
Bank of Mounter
Opposition grows as auto safety bill stalls in senate
In Columbus on March 223 the Stokes house measure to curb reckless driving faced treachery accusations as auto clubs pressed for delay. Governor Cox backed amendments pleasing automists while Shinn's vice abatement bill sparked debate. The Reed house bill won senate approval to purchase Campus Martins site at Marietta. other measures faced defeat or passage.
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Columbus
senate
Stokes house
automex
Cox
House
America
Federman
Cincinnati
Miller
Shinn
Terrell
Cleveland
Davis
Youngstown
Martins
Mamnelta
Walsh
common pleas court
aouse
utilities commission
Operators to Meet Miners Over Bonus Question
Leaders of the Pittsburgh Ohio Indiana district of the United Mine Workers of America plan a conference with operators to discuss union demands for a bonus for miners. John P White seeks a national meeting, with William Green noting a conference could occur early in April. Ohio operators reportedly agree to a bonus if Indiana, Pittsburgh, and Mimams operators follow suit.
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Indianapolis
Matea
Requesis
Pittsburgh
Mienois
Ohio
Indiana
United Mine Workers of
Amerca
John P White
Aoith
William Green
United Mine Workers of America
White
Frank Farrington
Jay Hine
Moore
Ohio distric
Japanese to Arm Ships in Tokyo Plan
Tokyo march 23 Nippon Yr sea Kaisha plans to arm passenger and cargo steamers with at least one three inch gun on the afterdeck to defend against submarine threats.
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Tokyo
sea Kaisha
Colombia Declines German Alliance Betancourt Says
President Betancourt states Colombia never considered forming an alliance with Germany, reaffirming a neutral stance in European affairs. He emphasizes Colombia’s policy of nonalignment and seeks to reassure regional partners of continued independence in foreign relations.
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Betancourt
Politicians clash as Ohio liquor head urged to resign
In Columbus March 23 charges may be filed against Frank Hay Stark county Republican member of the state liquor license commission to secure his removal Governor Cox summoned him to resign Hay refused. Clinton E B Cowen will not quit as state highway commissioner until ordered to close per senate action approving A R Taylor Democrat Hancock county as successor to serve to Sept 3 1919. The governor contends Cowen's status changed when Cass highway law took effect. Job pays 4000 yearly Henry Gray Democrat Hamilton was named to replace Joseph W ONeill as commissioner of soldiers' claims a 2500 annual post. Governor announced trustees including Dr Lee Humphrey M aj Netta Democrat and Dr Charles E Lawser Marion Republican to the state medical board while Dr Haisten Bartilson Democrat Columbus was named to succeed Ray R Smith Columbus on the state board of dental examiners.
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Columbus
Frank Hay
Stark county
state liquor license commission
Cox
Hay
Clinton EB. Cowen
senate
A. R. Taylor
Hancock county
Cowen
Henry Gray
Hamilton
Joseph w. O'Neill
solliers
Gray
Lee Humphrey
Ma j Netta
Charles E. Lawser
Marion
state medical board
Haisten Bartilson
Ray R. Smith
state board of dental examiners
War Department plans 7000 men to guard rail lines
Mexico City reports the War Department completed arrangements to raise 7000 troops to protect railway lines from bandit incursions. The measure is described as a key element in the broader effort to pacify the country.
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Mexico City
War Department
ges
en arias
Urges Nome Guards Be Armed Nationally
Akron Republican E Rk Rathrwick asks Secretary of War to authorize home guards nationwide. Plan would arm guards by the government and detail them to protect bridges, business districts, railroads and ammunition plants.
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Washington
Wareh
E. Rk. Rathrwick
Akron
Raker
United States Rejects Mediation Amid German Submarine Fight
Washington reports suggest European mediation offers are seen as German ploys to confuse the issue while U S defenses, naval preparations, and wartime mobilization efforts continue. President Wilson and Secretary Baker oversee measures as Congress prepares to convene and national defense councils meet.
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Washington
United States
Germany
congress
Wiigs 1
war and navy
Lota
coneross
Baker
council of national defense
nesesary
New Russ Government Recognized Amid March 2 Events
Unclear OCR text reports a renamed or newly recognized Russian government during a March period. Mentions Washington and a rearrangement of state entities. Fragments indicate parliamentary or military equipment discussions and a response from a department. Names and specifics are garbled. core event appears to involve recognition and subsequent political changes.
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Washington
Germans Gain Ground In Mixed World War II Narrative
Fragmentary OCR shows a chaotic report referencing Germans, Russians, battles near Gabiela, Tentou, and a discussion of salaries and recruitment. The text is garbled with multiple misreads, mentioning German advances and allied actions, but lacks clear names, dates, or concrete events to ascertain core facts.
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Pripograd
andor
Gabiela
reddy
Tentou
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Kitts
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Glover
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noo
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