Reichstag Debate Says Republic Inevitable in Germany
In London March 11 the Reichstag faced dramatic scenes as Socialists pressed for a republic and expanded foreign powers. Dr David criticized censorship while Georg Ledebour urged the Kaiser to concede a republic, arguing history moves toward inevitable change amid persistent German patience.
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Reichstag
Austeriam
Seaard David
Cologne
Gawie
Alsace-Lorraine
Russia
Georg Ledebour
Nicholas
Willim
Germany
Herr Ledeboident
Czernin signals potential for a central powers peace
Count Czernin, Austrian Reich Foreign Minister, hints that an honorable peace with the Central Powers could come any time. He notes the Russian revolution’s echo, German reforms, and stresses Austria-Hungary’s endurance. He argues for a peace conference without a truce and warns against dismantling empires or yielding to enemy aggressions.
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Cont Czernin
Germs
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Czernin
Aewhs
Caernin
Count Crern
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Czernin Adde
Teuton Armies Plot to Reinstate Czar on Dvina Front
Cable dispatch from London reports unease in Russia over a large German concentration on the Dvina front under General Ruzaky. Princed Kropotkin cites a plan for a Holy Alliance and a blow to democratic gains with aims to restore autocracy and move Petrograd government to Moscow.
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Czar
Arthur S.craper
Londo
Russia
Dvina
Rursky
Petrograd
Germany
Austria
Prince Kropotkin
Kaiser Wilhelm
Kaiser Charles
Moscow
Captain Guy Gaunt Promoted to Commodore First Class
Captain Guy J Gaunt, attaché in Washington, has been promoted in recognition of protecting British shipping and securing naval supplies. He becomes a commodore first class, one of five officers holding this rank in the British navy.
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Guy J
Washington
Gaunt
Four Ships Sunk by U Boats Reported Lost Americans
Washington reports destruction without warning of four merchant ships carrying Americans. The Crispin and Argo losses include several unaccounted Americans, including two colored seamen, while the Eptafolos and Snowden Range suffered crew losses and exposure. Consular dispatches detail torpedoings, lifeboat stranding, and survivors picked up by救 ships near Avonmouth and Malta.
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State Department
Crispin
Eptafolos
Snowden Range
Liverpool
Wanse
Moorehead
Swansea
Newport News
Avonmouth
Mineread
Ireland
Armstrong
Bristol
William Pitts
Spenser Kennedy
New Orleans
London
Gravesend
Gaulin
Marseilles
Malta
Roy Adams
Delphia
Paddy McCabe
Holly Head
51 Americans Taken by Moewe Held Prisoners
Copenhagen reports confirm that fifty-one Americans captured by the commerce raider Moewe are detained in Westphalia camps. Two sailors, Alexander Meyer and Jack Benson, who reached Copenhagen from the Norwegian bark Straat, state that besides Esmeraldas captives, Brecknorshire crew members are also detained. Official inquiry to Spain about Americans among captured crews awaits reply.
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Copenhagen
Germany
Moewe
Spanish Foreign Office
Minster Ej
Alexander Meyer
Jack Benson
Straat
Esmeraldas
Brecknorshire
Westphalia
German action to release Yarrowdale sailors sparks demand
The German Government freed fifty nine American sailors from the prize ship Yarrowdale after stating the men did not know that Germany had declared armed merchant ships war. This move follows vigorous American demands for their release.
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Germany
Women's Clubs Offer Help to Red Cross in War
Mrs Frances D Everett of Highland Park Illinois announced that The General Federation of Women's Clubs of the United States with 2,000,000 members offers cooperation to national Red Cross in event of war. Mrs Josiah Evans Cowles of Los Angeles serves as president.
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Chicago
Maren
General Federation of Women's Clubs of
United States
the Red Cross
Frances D. Everett
Highland Park, Ill
Gene Federal of Women's Clubs
Josiah Evans Cowles
Los Angeles
Commodore Baker Buys Yacht for Patrol Offer to Government
New London Conn March 31 Commodore George F Baker bought the 500000 steam yacht Wacouta and offered it to the government for a patrol boat. The vessel will be taken to a York Navy Yard tomorrow for overhaul and armament. It was built in Bath Maine and was owned by the late James J Hill.
Spain to Carry U S Relief Aid to Syria via Spain
Washington reports Spain will transport American relief supplies to Syria. Warships from Alexandria, the Dex Main, will transfer their cargo to a merchant vessel at the earliest opportunity. Supplies are headed for Jaffa and Beirut with no acute suffering reported there yet.
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State Department
Spain
Syria
Alexandria
Dex Main
William Phillips
Mediterranean
Jaffa
Beirut
United States
Wilson to address Congress on war aims and peace
London reports that President Wilson is expected to urge Congress on war policy and push Teutons toward an early just peace. Observers say Russia’s change and Central Powers’ mood could shorten the conflict, with Britain and America awaiting his views on the war’s broader aims.
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London
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Russia
Congress
Putnam County Grand Jury Dismissed Amid No Indictments
Putnam County dismissed its semi annual grand jury of the Supreme Court as no one in the county was considered indictable. The move effectively keeps doors closed and allows police to vacate for the period.
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Putnam County
Supreme Court
Simmons for Declaration of War at Once
Senator Simmons proclaims the People of the whole country are eager for a declaration of war at once stating strong support across factions and urging prompt congressional action to affirm national resolve.
Army Chiefs Favor Immediate Draft and Armament Push
Washington dispatch quotes Senator Simmons of North Carolina urging immediate war action and funding via bonds with continued emergency taxation. A mass mobilization scene shows 250 former Plattsburg trainees marching with wooden guns while Boy Scouts provide support. President Wilson may propose army expansion but leaves details to Congress, with military leaders favoring conscription over voluntary service.
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North Carolina
Germany
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United States
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Finance Committee
Wilson
Senator Simmons
South
If We Get Into War Get in Right Says Vardaman
Washington March 1 Senator Vardaman of Mississippi opposed US entry into war with Germany though he would fight if war occurred. He argued to send an army to Europe rather than hire subs or loan Allies funds. He claimed Mississippi will do its part and insists the state stands ready to mobilize fully.
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France
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Senate
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Ways and Means
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Tasker H. Bliss
Joseph E. Hohn
Army War College
Enoch H. Crowder
Army
Baker
Wilson
England
Vardaman
Washington
United States
Mississippi
Europe
1 700 000 Ford Owners Asked to Volunteer
National Ford Owners Club asks 1 700 000 owners with Ford cars to volunteer their machines and services for border and coast defence. Cars would transport machine guns to threat end points. Robert C. Morris, originator and former Kentucky National Guard member, said Secretary Core and General Wood approved the plan.
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Ford Care
United States
National Ford Owners’ Club
Broadway
Robert C. Morris
Youlaville
Kentucky National Guard
Core
Wood
Sixty-one Year Old Man Seeks Marine Service
Thomas J. Walker of Saint Louis writes Major General George Barnett to offer his services to the United States Marine Corps. He notes he is sixty-one, healthy, active and temperate and wishes to serve shore, river, deep sea or other capacity amid a surge of diverse applicants responding to new recruiting drives.
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Washington
Thomas J. Walker
McPherson
St. Louis
George Barnett
United States Marine Corps
Marine Corps
Walker
War Sentiment Sweeping Nation
Washington March 31. A wave of war sentiment moved through the nation with patriotic meetings in several states and reports from Senators and Representatives that the country is prepared to back the Provident. The Capitol anticipated a prompt House session to allow President Wilson to address Congress Tuesday. Submarine sinkings and American losses raised tension as plans of pacifists for attempting to influence policy emerged.
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Wileem
Germany
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