Wilson States U S War Aims and Russia Ties
President Wilson asserts U S goals in the war, rejects restoring the status quo ante, and calls for freeing oppressed peoples. He outlines that Germany’s rulers push propaganda while America seeks liberty and self government for all, demanding durable safeguards and no territorial aggrandizement. The message frames postwar peace as a principled partnership to end autocratic power.
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German Mark Slips to 71 France for 10 Marks
Berne reports the German mark at a new low around 71 francs per 10 marks, contrasting with 123.42 francs in peaceful times. The change signals a sharp depreciation amid ongoing turmoil and market uncertainty.
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France
Central powers hold nearly 3 million prisoners of war
Official German figures show 3,874,271 prisoners worldwide with 27,462 officers. Breakdown by nation lists Germany 1,696,711 prisoners including 14,474 officers, Austro Hungary 1,092,055, Valenia 67,582, Turkey 33.90 percent, plus other nationalities such as Russia 2,066,699 prisoners and officers, France 268,607 with 367,124 prisoners total, Servia 124,630 with 26,879, Italian 58,017 with none as officers, Romania 79,032 with 10,157, Belgium 42,497 with 42,495, and Montenegro 5,607 with none.
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Turkey
Hoover presses food control bill to curb prices
Washington reports Herbert C Hoover urging Congress to pass the Lever bill immediately to lower food prices before the grain harvest. He warned that without swift action, the words too late will be written in history, addressing labor representatives and congressmen who sought a discussion on the food question with the administration.
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Senate Finance Panel Backs 1 Percent Auto Price Tax
Washington DC. The senate finance committee adopted Senator La Follette s plan for a tax of one percent of the original selling price of automobiles to be paid by owners as the basis of a new schedule, replacing the earlier graduated tax.
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Senate Finance Committee
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Interned officer indicted in Philadelphia conspiracy case
Federal grand jury indicted Maz V. Thierichens former captain of a seized craft Prima Estes Priedrot Albert Ko Piseter Mre Helos Piecher and Henry kK Rehmer on smuggling and conspiracy charges. Thierichens faces a Mann Act count for bringing a woman from Ithaca N Y to Philadelphia for immoral purposes. All four were arrested March 10 and Thierichens is held with crew at Fort Oglethorpe Ga.
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Women defense council posts strong state division chairs
Washington DC the women's committees of the Council of National Defense named strong and temporary chairs for state divisions. Kansas City picks Mr J M Miller. Kentucky selects Mrs H Bruce. Louisiana names Mrs Hilda Phelps. Missouri chooses Mrs BOFP flash. Nebraska selects Mrs A E Pavideon. Oklahoma picks Mrs Robert L Owen. Tennessee names Mrs George W Donney. Texas appoints Mr Frederick Fleming.
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Washington, DC
Council of National Defense
Oklahoma
Robert L. Owen
Muskogee
Tennessee
George W. Donney
Knoxville
Texas
Frederick Fleming
Dallas
200 Russian Girls Enlist in Petrograd Regiment
Two hundred female students at the Petrograd Technical Institute signed up for a women’s regiment led by Ensign Rutchkareff. The goal is to go to the front and fight on equal terms with men. The League of Equal Rights for Women supported the plan and the women’s first meeting was addressed by Col Ivpoff of the Twelfth Army urging loyalty to the cause.
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Murphy Named Warden of Joliet Penitentiary
Springfield dispatch reports Gov Lowden appoints EJ Murphy as warden of Joliet penitentiary. Murphy previously served as warden under Gov Deneen and was selected by the penitentiary board at a Joliet meeting.
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Penitentiary Board
Joliet
Esterhary to Form New Hungarian Cabinet Leader
Amsterdam dispatch reports King Charles appoints Count Morite Esterhary to form a new Hungarian cabinet. Esterhary is described as antiGertap in inclination, signaling a shift in political leadership.
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Breakthrough at Messines Ridge Delivers Storied Victory
British forces shattered German defenses on Messines Ridge in a bold dawn assault. The heavy bombardment, then ground offensive, drove German troops from positions near Ypres as New Zealand and Australian units joined the push. Air support and field artillery amplified the success, with pilots tallying enemy aircraft as the front advanced.
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Houston Warns American People About Price Controls
Secretary Houston urges Congress to grant executive power to fix prices and control distribution of food and fuel. He argues centralized regulation is needed to preserve Allied war efforts, ensure food supplies, and stabilize markets amid global conflict and trade disruptions.
Three New Major Generals Nominated by President
The president nominated several brigadiers for major general ranks including Hugh Kadmas and Mortan Morrison. The list elevates Johan Mortiron, William J. Sipert, and Charlies Morrison to major general while promoting eighteen colonels to brigadier. Officers from Alabama Maine New York and other states are noted among the promotions.
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Witeon
Hugh Kadmas
Berames
Bertgadier
Ernerale Johan Mortiron
William J. Sipert
Charlies
Mortan
Qen Morrison
New York
Alabama
National Guard Short of War Strength by 200000
Figures issued since the war began show existing nationwide guard units total 101,422 not at war strength. New units need 116,816 more men. To form 16 divisions at war strength, 117,648 more are required. Total recognized guard organizations would reach 336,529 men at war strength.
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Bank Cashier Found Unconscious After Robbery in Natchitoches
A cashier at Merchants' and Farmers Bank in Natchitoches Louisiana, A F Bath, was found unconscious on the bank floor after an alleged robbery. Police reported $8,400 missing with the incident occurring in June. The case is under investigation and no arrests have been announced.
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Minn
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Esther Peterson
Natchitoches
F. Bath
Merchants’ and Farmers Bank
Liberty Bond Aviatrix Flies to Kansas City
Miss Ruth Law, Liberty Bond aviatrix, landed at Swope Park Missouri after a 68 minute flight from St. Joseph. The 75 mile trip featured Law encircling the city and dropping practice bombs on the business district to drum up Liberty bond support.
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