Warships to Vera Cruz in shift of U S policy
The administration signals a change in attitude toward Mexico. Two battleships from Guantanamo are ordered to Vera Cruz to bolster the fleet, with Admiral Fletcher to delegate command. President Wilson denies ultimatums while stressing readiness to act as conditions in Mexico City provoke concern.
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Mexico City
Fletcher
Gurantanamo
Vera Cruz
Huerta
Daniels
Washington
Georgia
Garrison
Cerranza
Guantanamo
Wilson
Wison
United States
Biggers
Mexico
Navy Department
Buchanan County Outbreak Report Near Fairbanks Iowa
Associated Press dispatch reports hoof and mouth disease spreading in Buchanan county Iowa on a farm six miles from Fairbanks. Thirty six cattle and ten hogs infected were killed last Saturday and a quarantine is in place to prevent further spread.
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Buchanan County
Iowa
Fairbanks
Germans Gain in Hills of Lorette
French statement notes heavy German losses and gains. troops capture two trenches in Lorette, seize officers and 250 men, plus two machine guns and two small cannon. British report front unchanged. Alsace flood worsens with towns submerged and Alpine snow depths hindering operations.
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Lorette
Associated Press
Berlin
Champagne
Souain
Mesnil
Vosges
Munster
Sennheim
Paris
Thia
Steen- Straste
Dixmude
Reich-ackerkopf
London
John French
Official Information Bureau
Alsace
Berne
Altkirch
Muelhausen
Altkorch
Mofart
Vaszes
American Reply at Capitals Is Report
Paris reports the American reply to the French and British notes on the German blockade has arrived in Paris and London. The Journal says its contents closely follow lines previously announced and asks France and Britain for detailed purposes and proposed measures to carry them out.
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Paris
Germany
London
German Flanks Reported in Retreat and Dislodged
Petrograd dispatches say both left and right flanks of the German line have been dislodged while German fronts appear to be in retreat. The communications emphasize a strategic setback on multiple sectors near the frontier.
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Petrograd
Poland
Stata
Prunsia
Berln
Turkeys Claim Naval and ground successes in World War I
Reports from Petrograd and Berlin recount Turkish and German actions in northern Poland and the Caucasus. Turkish forces claim British losses of 400 men near Ahwaz, while Russians push Turkish and German positions along the Suwalki region and near Lomza, Ostroltke, and Nowomiasto amid broader campaigns.
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Far East
Associated Press
Petrograd
Suwalki
Poland
Simme
East Prussia
Berlin
Marth
London
Augustowa
Lomza
Ostroltke
Prananysx
Rawa
Nowomiasto
German Submarine Blockade Failure Reported
London reports the Admiralty figures show German submarines damaged British trade by sinking fifteen steamers and torpedoing crews of thirty nine ships. Between January 21 and March 3 a total of 8 794 vessels over 300 tons reached or left British ports, with 4 019 arrivals and 4 113 departures, reflecting limited impact on ocean commerce.
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London
Admiraly Iy
Evelyn Thaw 10 Help Harry Now Trial Surprise
New York March 9 The selection of the Mary Thaw jury on the trial's first day came as a surprise to many observers Evelyn Nesbit Thaw may testify for Thaw in his defense She previously appeared against him A week ago a subpoena summoned her to at the trial for the prosecution Her remark she is tired of the case and will do what she can for him stands out as a key sentiment The prosecution would not be surprised if she testifies for the defense
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Associated Press
New York
Marry Thaw
Conesralea
Thavy
Tresilam
Kivelyn
Thaw
District Attorney's Office
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Nail Scephena
Defensa
Italy on Eve of Action Is Belief
Rome reports Premier Salandra after visiting Gaeta to open a new military harbor discussed with Foreign Minister Sonnino. Ministers met to light the council. Italy appears near decisive events with Salandra signaling sacrifice of reformists for national destiny.
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Italy
Rome
Paris
Salandra
Gaeta
Sonnino
Council of Ministers
Jones
Signor Salandra
Gould Replaced In Gould System Rail Leadership
B F Bush of St Louis elected chairman of the board of directors for Missouri Pacific and St Louis Iron Mountain and Southern Railways and chairman of their executive committees in place of George J Gould who is eliminated from official relations. Bush also reelected president of the combined system, marking a shift of control from New York to St Louis. Two New York vice presidents were dropped. three Saint Louis vice presidents remain active and reappointed.
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Wiew
St. Louis
B. FF
Bush
Missouri Pacific
Iron Mountain and Southem Railways
Ars
George J. Gould
Iron Mountain Systems
Mr. Bush
New York
St Lows
Greece Fears Balkans Driven Toward Neutrality Crisis
Athens reports Greece forming a new cabinet under M Gounarist with Baltadfis as foreign minister as King Constantine seeks neutrality amid a cabinet crisis tied to Venizelos's resignation. Paris dispatches say Bulgaria faces similar turmoil with Radoslavoff ousted to avoid provoking Turkey, while Ferdinand-backed forces push a hard line.
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Paris
M. Gounarist
Patras
Hag
Constantine
Baltadfis
Theotoks
Gouinarist
Greece
M. Venizelos
M. Zaimia
Bulgaria
Bhollys
Constantins
Radoslavoff
Ferdinand
Shenadier
Turkey
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Radoslavoli
Germany
Austria
Venicelos
Thrace
Iowa Threshers Convene in Des Moines Meeting
Delegates to the eighth annual Iowa Threshers association convene in Des Moines Iowa as open session begins. First business session set for tomorrow with officer elections on tap. Governor Clarke to welcome delegates. I N Snook of Lagons serves as association president.
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Des Moines
Iowa Threshers’ Associaten
Iowa Weld
Clarke
I. N. Snook
Lagons
Suffrage and War Discussed at Mississippi Valley Conference
In Indianapolis March, delegates at the Mississippi Valley Suffrage conference debated advance suffrage and ending the European war. Speakers included Mrs. William J. Thomas of Indiana, secretary of the National Peace Association, and Mrs. Glen Dower Evand of Massachusetts. Antoinette Funk and Grace Wabur Trout spoke on political alliances, while Medill McCormick discussed congressional action affecting states as the convention adjourns tonight.
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Indianapolis
Ind
William J. Thomas
Inois
National Peace Association
Glendower Evand
Massachusetts
Antoinette Funk
Grace Wa
Bur Trout
Medill McCormick
Elgges
Japan Threatens China Over Long Pending Demands
The Japan government admits it did not inform all powers of certain old and long pending questions with China after ousting Germany from Kiaochow. Tokyo says supplementary notes clarify articles omitted earlier, while China fears force if demands are not accepted by March 12. Foreign ministers and leaders comment on treaty obligations and lack of new representations.
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Japan
China
Peking
Sewly
Theas
Fekin
Hioki
la Cheng ‘Hsiang
London
House of Commons
Lord Grey
Great Britain
Wilson
Washington, D. C
Wson
Far Eastern
Euler
La Touraine Fire Probed After Passenger Upload
An AP report states a formal inquiry has begun into the La Touraine fire aboard the French liner La Touraine docked at the port. Admiral Charlier and Director Duorot initiated the probe. passengers were landed safely and no real danger occurred.
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Gavre
la Touraine
Admiral Charlier
Ministry of Marine
Duorot
Compagnie Generale, Trans-Atlantique
Vesel
Caussin
Surmona
Terre Haute Mayor Roberts on Trial for Election Conspiracy
U S District Attorney Dailey portrays Mayor Donn W M Roberts of Terre Haute as head of a conspiracy to corrupt the November 3 1914 election. False registrations and slush fund practices are alleged with about 2000 forged registrations made at police headquarters under Roberts direction.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
U. S
Frank C. Dailey
Dosa M. Roberts
Terre Haute
Dailey
F. C. Daily
Donn W M. Roberts
Roberts
Conespiracy
Polis
Edward Halter
Dalley
Halter
Drake
Dally
John Nugent
Toberts
Holter
el Hedman
Daley
Weather forecast for Muscatine area brief and cool
The forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Wednesday with little temperature change. Muscatine reporting 7 am temperature of 24 degrees and a river stage of 6 feet 7 inches.
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Muscatine
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