Wilson Plans War Speech On Anniversary Of U S Entry
Washington reports President Wilson plans a major war speech on April 6, the first anniversary of the United States declaring war on Germany. The address may rest on defending his administration and outlining war aims, possibly in Baltimore at the Liberty loan bazar.
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Halifax Pilot Freed After Manslaughter Charge Dismissed
The charge of manslaughter against Prancis Mackay who piloted the Mont Blanc at the collision with the Ino was dismissed by Judge Russell. The court found no evidence to hold the pilot criminally responsible and he was discharged from custody.
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Congress to Expand War Policy Talks With Lawmakers
Washington March 15. Conferences continue between the war council and the house military committee as the administration broadens congressional participation in running the war. Acting secretary Crowell invites the House to meet the war council, with weekly Senate talks already arranged for Saturdays and a similar plan expected for the House.
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Indict 36 More I. W. W. Members in Wichita Case
Federal grand jury returns indictments against 36 Industrial Workers of the World members in Wichita Kansas. About all but one are in custody and some have been interned for the war's duration.
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Yankee Troops Take German Trenches
Yankee forces report capturing German trenches with prisoners and two machine guns. An official statement notes German positions held since March were retaken, and 42 prisoners were brought in. Moscow again hosts government as Lenine returns capital.
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Twenty Missing After Collision Near Fathmiore
A collision between a naval vessel and the British steamship Fathmiore near London Wisconsin leaves twenty people missing. Survivors have landed at Iblahingstown, Ireland, aboard destroyers.
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French detachment report near Nauroy advances
Readable fragment from Berlin describes a French detachment west of Nauroy engaging near the German crown prince's district. The dispatch claims action by Maretto and an assault reported by a lady's army headquarters unit.
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Railroad workers strike spreads from Austria to Berlin factories
Copenhagen reports the Aus trian railroad workshops strike and refusal to obey military orders to return to work, with the Lokal Anzeiger noting the stoppage spreading to other factories and growing in scope.
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Germans Count Cost of Big Offensive
Amsterdam tolland March to. In well informed newial quarters AP correspondent was told that the Germans were prepared to lose 800000 men in an offensive operation. The Verdun offensive of the Germans which failed utterly to break the French line has been estimated in conservative quarters as having cost them about 500000 men.
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Turkmenistan unrest sparks large casualties in Turkestan
London reports fierce clashes between Soviet adherents and natives in Turkestan with disputed exchanges from Petrograd. Officials cite more than 20 000 casualties amid the fighting recorded by telegraph dispatches dated Wednesday.
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British say Canadian troops attack trenches near Lens
London reports Canadian forces in Lens region again attacking enemy positions and taking prisoners. An attempted raid near Passchendaele and south of the Menin road was repulsed by British forces.
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Russian Grain Stock To Aid Germans Hopes
Washington reports that German victories in Russia bring little immediate economic gain for Germany. An estimated 10,000,000 bushels of grain are available in eastern and southern Russia, with potential crop yields of 30,000,000 bushels by October. Dairy farms developed by Carninci hospitals may supply dairy products soon, while reports say 50,000,000 bushels of rain to Romania could aid efforts, according to American Red Cross workers.
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Unexplained House Fire Kills Unattended In Califor nia Residence
A fire that smoldered for hours destroyed part of a California home on Fourth Avenue while residents were away. Cause unavailable, with suspicion of thief access or prank. a barrel of waste paper near the furnace aided the blaze. Only the closed residence limited spread as beams burned and coal bin flames died.
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British drinking falls to one third of former levels
Premier Lloyd George addressed the Free Churchmen in the city temple amid calls on the drink traffic. He said no spirits were manufactured now and that four years ago such production would not have been allowed.
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Germany Would Starve North Neutral States
An early 20th century dispatch reports German pressure on neutral states amid wartime food aims. The War Trade Board indicates possible seizure of ships and ports to secure food supplies for Germany, signaling broader economic dependencies and tensions with the United States and Britain.
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Premier voices stance on bread versus beer choice
The premier reiterates that the government would not hesitate to choose between bread and beer if such a question ever arises, a remark reflecting policy priorities asserted by the leader.
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Wool for dyes proposal eyed in wartime trade talk
Washington March 16. Wool shipments to Germany in exchange for dyes were endorsed by the state department in testimony at the opening of Attorney General Lewis inquiry into a conspiracy to dominate postwar textile markets. Julius Brestman, a Passaic woolen man, admitted acting as agent for German interests after 1915. The piece also notes age related strength data for males and females.
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