21 Mar 1918
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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1918
Page
1
Albany report details a tight Senate battle over a federal prohibition ratification. The 25 to 24 loss ended the Hill resolution. Republicans split with eleven voting wet, while Democrats supported delaying action and pursuing a state level dry amendment.
Irving L Lenroot holds a 2263 vote edge over La Follette candidate James Thompson with totals 68552 to 66206 and an estimated statewide plurality near 4000. Democratic nominee Davies leads with 54173 to McCarthy 13262 while Victor Berger counts 50000 unopposed with 30640 reported.
Opponents from recreation groups scientists and publicists urge blocking a trench publicity stunt in Central Park tied to the Liberty Loan drive. The American Scenic and Historic Preservation Society considers legal action, including a possible taxpayer suit, to halt the project while bankers on the committee express mixed views and caution against park damage.
Special cable from Moscow reports wholesale murder sweeping Russian towns. In Sebastopol sailors executed a planned massacre in two streets, bodies thrown into the sea, a diver nearly driven insane by the scene. In Glukhov five hundred middle-class residents were killed in one night as Moscow Congress closes ratifying a peace treaty and shifts the capital back to Moscow. The article also critiques Bolshevik caucusing and mass psychology.
Reports from London and Moscow indicate Entente military missions set up headquarters in Moscow as German advances threaten Petrograd. Bolshevists deny arming prisoners while inviting American officers to inspect rumors. Red Cross Captain Webster and British Captain Hicks depart to Irkutsk and Chita to verify supplies and arms claims.
Secretary Baker plans to return to America as Secretary Daniels or Franklin D Roosevelt will travel to France for consultations with American naval officers and Supreme War Council members at Versailles. The visit aims to gain first hand insight into allied naval operations and future plans.
Milwaukee March 20 James Thompson the La Follette candidate refuses defeat while early returns loom. Lenroot meets farmers at Marinetta and is hailed victor amid cheers denying withdrawal to back Davis. Observers link Wilson letter praising Davies to a bid against Lenroot over loyalty and arms embargo issues.
Continued on Page Ten, In America an English Inn. Perfect golf in a perfect climate. The Manor Asheville North Carolina ad describes sanctuary, golf appeal, and southern hospitality for visitors seeking leisure and refined lodging.
American Ambassador David R. Francis declared in Moscow that he would not leave Russia until forced by arms. He asserted the United States remains ally to the Russian people, aims to safeguard their liberty, and will aid in resisting the German invasion to secure peace by the end of 1918. He urged Russians to unite and act decisively.
The War Department asks Congress to authorize the President to take over private property during the war with compensation, avoiding condemnation delays. Real estate, offices, and industrial sites could be seized by proclamation or agency action, appraised values paid at 75 percent if owners dispute the balance, and court disputes resolved by Federal District Court.
The German forces are near Petrograd and likely to control the Russian capital soon. Secretary Lansing cites a cable from Ambassador David R. Francis in Vologda based on information from Consul Roger C. Tredwell in Petrograd. The report emphasizes high confidence in the information.
The President proclaims the United States will seize Netherlands registry ships lying in U S waters for wartime use. The Navy and Shipping Board will man and operate the vessels, with full compensation to owners under international law. Signed in Washington March 20, 1918. Secretary of State Robert Lansing.
Secretary Baker braved front line trenches near the Rainbow Division in France, narrowly escaping a 105 millimeter shell near his auto. He walked to a listening post, spoke with a soldier, and joined an advance sap through heavy fire before rejoining his escort. Continued on page two.
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The report states U boats sank about six million tons of shipping in 1917. It says losses replaced about 75 percent of the vessels sunk. It also notes Admiral Jellicoe urged shifts to fight U boats and Pirrie named controller of shipbuilding.
London March 20 The Admiralty reports seventeen British merchantmen lost last week by mine or submarine. Eleven were 1600 tons or more and six under that tonnage. Two fishing vessels were lost and eleven merchantmen were unsuccessfully attacked. Arrivals at British ports totaled 2 098 and sailings 2 317.
In the House of Commons Sir Eric Campbell Geddes, First Lord of the Admiralty, pledged regular publication of Britain’s shipping losses and output figures. He named Lord Pirrie as Controller General of merchant shipbuilding, reporting directly to the Premier and war cabinet. Geddes argued German loss claims were exaggerated and presented updated tonnage data amid wartime production gains by the United States and ship seizures.
President Wilson orders hoisting of the American flag on Dutch vessels in U S waters and authorizes Navy and Shipping Board to man arm and use them for troops and war supplies. Nieuw Amsterdam to carry food to Holland while Germany’s threats loom. Holland’s reply deemed unsatisfactory and potential international complications discussed.
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