Wireless links Mexico City to Germany feared in war
A semi official report claims a powerful wireless system in Mexico City connects directly to Germany. The setup could bypass censorship and aid submarine operations, with Acapulco and other Pacific stations involved. Pro German sentiment cited in Obregon circles, and meetings reportedly planned between German groups in Veracruz and Monterey for joint actions if war with the United States breaks out.
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Washington
Cemi
Mexico City
Germany
United States
Sayville
Tuckerton
Mexico
Albare Obregon
Mexico Uy
Acaputla
Salvador
Jeet
Jeeus Carranza
Seeet
I Vere Crus
Monterey
German plots reach Central and South America and beyond
The New York Times reports German plotting across Central and South America and the Indies. German agents target governments from Carranza Mexico to Guatemala and El Salvador, aiming to shift alliances and territorial aims in the war. Britain Honduras routes and canal access are pressured while Nicaragua and Salvador contest treaties and canal rights.
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Asttington, March
Central
South America
Dutch Indies
United States
Zimmervaen
Japan
Mexico
Carranza
Cabrera
Guatemala
Germany
Orranza
Honduras
Utah
Olorado
British Honduras
American Forces Land at Santiago in Cuban Crisis
Four hundred men from American warships landed at the request of Civil Governor Garcia Munoz and occupied Santiago. The San Luis cane fields and Union sugar mill burn as rebels threaten. Palma Soriano sees heavy fighting while government forces press on Santiago.
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Santiago
Cuba
Garcia Munoz
San Luis
San Francisco
Olympia
Petre
Machias
Palma Soriano
Betancourt
Menocal
Bantiago
Palma Mill
Varona
Anilla
Oriente Province
John C. Cunningham
United States
Contramaestre
Tos Naval Forces
Matias Betancourt
Washington
Navy
L Department
State Department
Belknap
Measure to Mobilize Civil Population in French Senate
The French Senate committee amends the government mobilization bill to organize civilian effort for all citizens aged 17 to 60, including allied and neutral nation volunteers. It envisions voluntary enrollment, invitations to enlist, and government enrollment for nonrespondents to assign suitable work.
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Paris
Senate
Etienne Clementel
Commerce and Agriculture
Henri Bergenger
Guadeloupe
France
Gomez LODGED IN PRISON AFTER Placetas BATTLE
General José Miguel Gomez and his staff were captured near Placetas and brought to Havana where he is jailed on Principe Hill. About 200 followers face treason charges, with Quinones and others transferred to Cabanas fortress for court martial as rebels regroup.
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New York
Tres P
Havana
José Miguel Gomez
Placetas
Cuba
Principe Hill
Terminal
Gomez
Miguel Marino
Drs. Pasaledo
Matiasuque
Macias
Prin
Quinones
Cabanas
Theovy
Dardanelles Fiasco Probed by Cromer Commission
A wartime inquiry chaired by the late Lord Cromer assesses the Dardanelles campaign, faulting leadership by Churchill Fisher Kitchener and Asquith while detailing War Council dynamics, political aims, and strategic missteps impacting Britain’s naval and military management.
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London
Dardanelles
Special Commission
Lord Cromer
Winston Spencer Churchill
Admiralty
Lord Fisher
Earl Kitchener
Merbert Henry Asquith
Sea Lord
Mr. Asquith
Churchill
Vincount Grey
Arthur J. Balfour
the Admiralty
Foreign Beery
Lloyd George
Marquis of
Crewe
Board of Education
Reginald McKenna
Exchequer
Viscount Haldane
Arthur Knyvet Wilson
Carden
Ian Hamilton
Asquith
Edward Grey
Marquis of Crewe
Treasury
India
Fisher and
Wilson
Murray
War Council
Ragquith
Commission
Cabinet
Tice Admiralty
Addits
Bulgaria
Italy
Russia
Hamilton
Paul Kitchener
Bernstorff Nearing Home Ignorant of Current Events
Frederiks VII at sea report outlines Count von Bernstorff's claim he cannot discuss current events due to no reliable information since leaving Washington. He has had no direct communication with his government since February 1.
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Frederik VII
New York Times
Copenhagen
Count von Bernstorff
Washington
National Irish Crisis Appeals to America on Self Government
British opinion reacts to Irish nationalist appeal to President Wilson and other leaders for self-government. Press commentary notes war cabinet uncertainty, Lloyd George criticism, and Northcliffe papers’ cautious stance. Analysts debate Irish Party strategy and potential outreach to English, Scottish, and Welsh publics.
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James Myles Hogge
M. P
Round Table
Lloyd George
Northcliffe
Neville Chamberlain
Lord Northcliffe
Sir Edward Carson
Times
Henry Daisiel
Asquith
Evening Standard
Wilson
United States
Redmond
England
Scotland
Wales
Senate backs closure 76 and urges new Congress action
President Wilson mulls an immediate extra session to pass Armed Ship bill amid Senate support for a limited closure to end filibuster. The rule limits debate, removing piracy act obstacles, and signals possible early consolidation and swift passage of the measure.
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Senate
Congress
Grayson
Washington
Ireland’s Home Rule Debate Stalled in Commons
London officials report Andrew Bonar Law says no gain in restarting the Irish debate while Nationalists skip the session. The Irish Party stays in London, pledging to oppose the government by any lawful means and urging American pressure on the British for self government consistent with united Ireland.
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London
Andrew Bonar Law
British War Council
House of Commons
Wilson
Dominions
United States Senate
Ireland
Ulster
United Ireland
Ieland
Stone Holds Line on Foreign Relations Chairmanship
Senator Stone refused to resign or be ousted as Foreign Relations Committee chair despite reports of pressure over the armed ship issue. Democratic steering leaders similarly signaling no intent to change chairs. In Missouri, a motion supporting Stone’s patriotic motives in opposing the Armed Ship bill failed 56 to 82 in the House.
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Stone
Washington
Senate
Jefferson City
United States
Btone
Missouri
House of Representatives
Berlin Advises U S to Avoid War and Remain Peaceful
The Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung quotes a Berlin editorial urging fair dealing and neutrality as World War I rages. It argues President Wilson must avoid entering the conflict, warning that American involvement would threaten peace and German survival while praising past friendship with America.
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Berlin
March
Sayville
Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung
Wilson
America
Germany
United States
England
Huemanily
Entente
Europe
Frederick the Great
Mexico
Plot to Kill President Leads to Grand Jury Hold
Amos H. Paulil, 70, held for the Federal Grand Jury on threats against the President. Authorities say books and papers show he is linked to a secret group aiming to assassinate the President. He boasted of plans at a local party and carried a Washington ticket. a flag was removed from him by a marshal. He faces examination to determine sanity. Wright testified Paull’s long criminal record.
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Baltimore
Amos H. Paulil
Federal Grand Jury
United States
Supplee
Pauhl
Captain Wright
Secret Service
York
Venn
Wright
Paul
Washington
Stockham
Alters Rule of 100 Years Discussed Six Hours
Lawmakers debated changing the Rule of 100 Years and limited debate to six hours with consideration of a pending bill. A move to empower passage via a two thirds vote was discussed as part of the procedural shift.
Senate Ends Unlimited Debate Rule In Victory For War Measures
Washington March 8 six hours after a bipartisan rule change ended unlimited debate in the Senate by two thirds vote. The measure limits debate on bills to two days after fifteen Senators request closure and caps debate at one hour per senator. The rule applies to executive and legislative business influencing Armed Ship bills and other measures as the nation faces growing tensions with Germany.
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la Follette
Wisconsin
Gronna
North Dakota
Sherman
Illinois
Mr. la Follette
Vardaman
Mississippi
Cummins
Iowa
Martin
Senate
Cutmmina
Kenyon
Kirby
Lane
Norris
Stone
Congress
Cary T. Grayson
Germany
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Central American Court of Justice
Munoz
Greenbrier
White Sulphur Springs
West Va
Kitchener
Ers
Fisher
Cromer
Bernstorff
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Ling
Canada
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Edward Carson
Mally
House
George Michaelis
Cologne
Reuter
Amsterdam
Michaelis
Ioj
Michaelia
Eges
Hufer
Agrariana
Abbes
Council of the War Feeding Department
Hoesen
Lpt
Townsend
Mperial
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