Navy and Marines to Full Strength in War Preparations
The government ordered the navy and marine corps to full strength, with recruitment pushing manpower to 177,400 for the Marines and 87,000 blue jackets. Calls to mobilize national guard were not anticipated, as more than twelve regiments have already been summoned for federal duty to protect industry and property amid German tensions.
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No Pardon For Diggs and Caminetes
President Wilson refused clemency for Diggs and Cornetti in a case tied to the white slave law. A petition signed by about 1,000 Californians including Senators Phelan and Johnson urged mercy. The White House gave no reason, stating only that Attorney General Gregory's report influenced the decision.
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Phelan
Johnson
Gregory
National Guard Association Opens Annual Convention
The National Guard Association of the United States began its annual convention in New York at the Seventy-first Infantry Hoge Armory. Major General John F. O'Ryan and Major General Charles M. Clement will give formal addresses as two days focus on civil official and National Guard leaders. The planned staff proposal for compulsory military service and its impact on the guard will be discussed.
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New York
National Guard Association of the United States
Seventy-first Infantry Hoge
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Charles M. Clement
Pennsylvania national guard
national guard
American aid supports French evacuees in need
York reports that the Secours national fund for relief of destitute women and children of France released a message from its president. It states more than 20,000 civilians in districts recently evacuated by Germans are being cared for with contributions from the United States.
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France
Republicans and Democrats clash over bipartisan House plan
The House faces an organization fight as Mann proposes a bipartisan or nonpartisan path to form the new leadership. Democrats led by Clark and Kitchin oppose the plan, while progressives like Lenroot denounce it. Mann warns of a partisan deadlock risk if the effort fails.
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Getting Ready for the Trenches by Boston Company
Three hundred young women organized by a Boston department store train daily to prepare for war. They march, handle rifles, and expect to be sent into combat if Uncle Sam permits.
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Uncle Sam
Jealousy sparks fatal Columbus shooting in quarrel over woman
In Columbus on March 27, Dyson a Black man shot and killed Denny Hennison, also Black, during a dispute over a woman. Dyson was arrested. Also reported Sandusky rumor of city manager removal and mayoral succession, plus a fatal East Liverpool crash, and a Cleveland sentencing in a tire firm case. Columbus to probe last year campaign expenditures with a bipartisan panel.
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Denny Hennison
Ohio
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Aion county
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Trember
U-Boat Operations Report Mass Ship Losses
Berlin reports in Sayville wireless that German submarines sunk 76 vessels in recent days including 25 steamships 14 sailing ships and 37 trawlers plus a hospital ship Asturias 12002 tons used by the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company. An English steamship was also destroyed by gunfire from a submarine.
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Sayville Wireless
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Royal Mail Steam Packet company
Wilson Set to Require Postmaster Examinations
President Wilson plans to issue an order within days requiring exams for candidates seeking nomination as first, second and third class postmasters. The change, effective April 1, would end the current practice of appointing postmasters chosen by recommendation of local congressmen. Capitol controversy grows as the plan awaits final details and whether the Civil Service Commission will conduct the tests.
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Peace Proposal Aimed at Russia Outlined by German Chancellor
A Berlin dispatch reports news that Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg may outline another peace proposal at the Reichstag meeting next Thursday. The plan reportedly targets Russia as its principal aim, per Vorwärts 48 cited by a socialist newspaper in The Hague.
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First American liner reaches British port with guns
The steamship St Louis arrived safely at a British port after sailing from New York on March 17 becoming the first American passenger vessel to traverse the submarine zone armed. Secretary Daniels welcomed the safe journey while officials kept route and destination details secret. The ship carried 31 passengers with 398 aboard, including 191 Americans.
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New York
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Independent May Choose Next Speaker Between Clark and Mann
Five independents may hold the deciding voice in House organization. Champ Clark and James R. Mann are the two leading candidates for speaker with the rest of the field including IW. PL Martin of Louisiana and Thomas D. Schall of Minnesota as Progressives, C H Randall as Prohibitionist, Meyer Londor as Socialist, and A T Filler as an unaffiliated independent.
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House of Representatives
James R. Mann
House
Martin
Louisana
Thomas D. Schall
Minnesota
H. Randall
California
Meyer Londor
New York City
A. T. Filler
Massachusetts
Speed Up Food Production Guides War Effort
Washington March 27 Officials urge accelerating foodstuff output as key to wartime aid. Assistant Secretary Vrooman says sustaining exports through even war is vital, advising farmers to plant normal spring wheat acreage. Cedar Point notes: LeSage to fight Chip or Flynn on April 19 with Carey earning $10,000 or a share of gate receipts.
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Sundry Bill Killed At Final Sitting
Columbus March 27 in a partisan standoff the eighty second general assembly adjourned midnight without passing the sundry claims bill carrying 164000 for legislators salaries 100000 for tubercular cattle and glandular horses slaughtered the last two years total 500000 in appropriations. The breaking point came when Minority Leader Reighard offered amendments striking out about 170000. The senate passed the Chapman house bill raising industrial commissioners salaries. An emergency measure appropriating 250000 for mobilizing the Ohio national guard in case of war passed both houses. The house concurred in senate amendments to the 44150000 biennial appropriation bill. Reighard criticized the senate amendments. The senate refused to reconsider the Yost Hill lookout mountain escort payment. Tom Reynolds poor man tax act was approved in the senate. The legislature adopted a Hoy resolution urging congress to aid France for its help in the American revolutionary war.
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As You Like It Sheriff 2 CG McGants Georgia Killed
CG McGants sheriff of Taylor County Georgia was killed while attempting to arrest several men for gambling. Ten percent wage increase granted to 40,000 shoeworkers in the Weymouth to New Bedford region. Police inspector Alexander Lent Williams known as the czar of the tenderloin in New York is dead. Rev James Potter Franks, associate of Grover Cleveland and William Howard Taft, dies in Salem Massachusetts. Tornado death list in New Albany Indiana stands at thirty six with several seriously injured expected to die. Frank Claws and Arthur Kitchner aged twenty two drown at Fort Wayne Indiana when a skiff capsized on the Maumee River.
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New York
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Grover Cleveland
William Cowan Taft
Salem
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Ind
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Arthur Kitchner
Fort Wayne
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Germans Press Russian Line In New Front Crossings
German forces assault the Russian line south of Dvina after a crossing near Milayet. Russian artillery repels attacks east of Baronovitch. Russian war minister arrives in Riga amid reinforcements. Russians cross into Turkey via Mosul region and pursue Turks toward Baghdad. In Mesopotamia, Kalakaahin fort falls to Russians. In Roumania, Mackensen arrives in Constantinople to reorganize Ottoman forces. Between Arras and Soissons British and French capture several villages including Lagnicourt and Fosembray. Nuance presents no major shifts at St Quentin. Trench raids continue. British airmen engage Germans near Neuville Saint Vaast and Armentieres with seven British aircraft missing.
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President Wilson Increases Marine Corps Strength
An executive order authorizes boosting Marine Corps numbers to 7,400, with a detailed plan listing 14,981 new personnel and 396 others, reflecting wartime expansion and federal military mobilization efforts.
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