German plot to ally Japan and Mexico shocks U.S. senate
Mexico City reports German minister Eckhardt denies Zimmermann instructions. Washington confirms Germans sought a triple alliance to drive war on the United States. Senate committees advance a resolution to inform the president to disclose facts, while Republicans unite behind the president in a national emergency. House debates arming ships against the submarine threat.
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Washington, D. C
Germany
Japan
Mexico
United States
Congress Tadey
Senate
House
Wilson
White House
State Department
Zimmermann
von Ueckhardt
Mexico City
Tadgee
Congress
Hardwick
United Press
Eckhardt
Carranza
Bernscorm
Wisconsin Governor Warns on German Threats and War Readiness
Governor Philipp warns of a possible German Mexico Japan coalition against the United States. Senator Bennett plans a resolution urging La Follette to support Wilson amid crisis talk. Reports indicate Germany seeks alliance as Washington officials deny Mexico knowledge and caution Japan. Madison debates preparedness and potential troop needs as tension rises.
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Wis
J. Henry Bennett
Wisconsin
Robert M. la Follette
Wilson
la Follette
United States
Madison, Wis
Washington
Associated Press
Germany
Mexico
Japan
Philipp Today
Waslington
Hesser Case Nolled in Municipal Court
In municipal court this morning Clyde Hesser faced a low support charge but was nolled and the defendant dismissed after costs. Mrs Messer had been granted a February 17 divorce decree on non support, with $12 monthly child support and custody to Mrs Messer. Peter Thiex’s case for not supporting his daughter was dismissed upon costs. Edward Larget’s case was continued to April 2. Larget remains at large under a $10 bond.
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Nolind
Tesser
Errourt
Heeser
Messer
Peter Thiex
Edward Larget
Tar-get
Mberty
Ritter Arouses Ire as Swiss Minister in German Top Press Row
Reports from Washington describe Dr. Paul Ritter Swiss minister to the United States as engaging in unseemly propaganda and diplomatic maneuvers for Germany. He leaked peace conference talks to journalists, prompting U.S. officials to view him with caution and compare him to von Bernstorff. El Paso reports note German aid to Villa and ongoing investigations into German agents in Mexico.
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Washington, D.C
Paul Ritter
United States
Germany
von Bernstorff
Lansing
Wilson
Hitler
State Department
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Rutter
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Ritter
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Texas
Villa
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Bri
Paso
Mexico
Marquia
Carranza Enorme
A J. Schrabider
Parral
St Paul
Mann
Tans Grimow
Thies
Guatemala
Berlin
Berhin
Grisnew
Ino
Miata
German submarine policy and US stance in early 1917
San Diego customs officials deny information about German vessels beyond those interned on the Mexican coast. Diplomatic exchanges show Ritter informing the state department while Secretary Landing declines comment. In London, Zimmermann cites a telegram from the Swedish vessels agency, asserting Germany will maintain the blockade and seek understanding with the United States. The talks collapse after Washington’s stance on withdrawal remains unacceptable.
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Ritter
State Department
Landing Saed
Reichstag
London
Zimmermann
Vo Wraaw
Waimtiermann
Dr. Ritter
Washington
Wilson
America
Germany
Coats
Inerica
Lanning
Food Probe Fund Killed in House Action
United Press reports in Washington that the $400,000 appropriation for a nationwide probe by the Senate committee was struck from the sundry bill. The Appropriations Committee acted on the grounds of economy, removing the provision from consideration.
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United Pees
Washington
Fe Fesatrute
Foley
House Members Ready to Give President Full Power in Crisis
Washington reports the House prepared to arm ships and grant the president authority to confront Germany’s submarine threat. A special rule set immediate consideration of Flood’s bill, while White House backing of the Senate version was noted. Debate featured Flood defending executive power and pacifists facing criticism as lawmakers argued over war authority and citizen rights.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
House
Congress
Germany
White House
Senate
Flood
Hvers
America
Kye Ueach
Cooper
Wisconsin
Campbell
Kansas
Lenrost
Wiccona
Reeda
War Power Bill Sparks Wariness and Support in Congress
In a tense session, lawmakers debated a measure to empower the president over potential war actions. Representative Flood drew applause for urging restraint, while Republican Leader Menn argued the bill grants needed authority to face crisis, insisting a patri otic nation should not deny the president wartime powers during a looming European conflict.
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Representative Flood
Menn
Metcalfe bill killed in Wisconsin assembly vote
Madison March 1 The Wisconsin assembly defeated the Metcalfe resolution calling for a constitutional convention by a 43 to 42 vote. A proposal to amend the constitution to let cities raise bond limits for public utilities was engrossed alongside other local measures. The session also engrossed bills on county aid to fairs, poultry crate crates, and town formations, with several key amendments and committees named.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Assumuly
Carl E. Hansen
Manitowoc
Hansen
Evjue
Tue Alanson State Journal
Winsone
Volun
Dennis
Bis
A. Cargill
Sentinel
Test
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Associated Press
Metcalfe
Conner
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Paylor
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Posal
Person
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Fern
Florence
Furner
Committee On Agriculture
Fverett
Bray
Aurney Kenerval
Senate
Madne
Washburn County
Long Lake
KHE
Dheuf
Fudgees
Rochester Arrives From War Route Amid Uproar
Officials of Kerr Steamship report via Bordeaux that American freighter Rochester docked there after sailing through wartime danger. It joins Inoehra Genoa Gold Shell Orleans and Mocheater? all bound to Bordeaux.
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Associated Pres
New York
Kerr Steamship Line
Bordeaux
Mocheater
Inoehra
Genoa
Gold Shell
Orleans
Rochester
Borfaanx
American Vessel Raven Ashore Near Bodie Island
The American steamer Raven was driven ashore today a half mile south of Bodie Island amid heavy seas and dense weather. Rescue boats faced brutal surf and could not reach the endangered vessel.
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United Preast
Norfolk
Daven
Raven
Bodie Island
Kenora Fire Destroys All Local Liquor Stores
A massive blaze in Kenora Ontario on March 1 consumed every liquor store in town. The fire billed as sweeping the city wiped out the western Canada's dry goods suppliers, leaving the region without liquor outlets.
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United Press
Kenora
Ont
Canada
Japan pledges amity with United States amid German plot
Washington March reports reveal Germany tried to link Mexico and Japan to strike at the United States. Japan’s embassy rebukes the scheme, stating no invitation would be entertained and reaffirming close ties with the Allies. Dr. T. Yonage, editor in New York, says Germany aimed to sever U.S.-Japan friendship for a broader war plan.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Germany
Tokyo
Teapan
Mexico
New York
America
Japan
Dr.t. Fyonage
Far East and West News Burrow
Potato Prices Decline Halted by Chicago Market Reactions
AP dispatch from Chicago reports potato prices fell by about fifteen to thirty cents a bushel but market buyers resisted further decreases. The market also saw hog prices rise to about 13.45 dollars per hundredweight amid a mixed trading day.
Broadstairs Bombarded Report From Front Lines
United Press dispatch by Tandon dated March 1 says Tord French commanding home defense forces reports a single woman’s father in Broadaraira describing the bombardment by hostile aeroplanes. Broadaraira was bombed last week by German destroyers.
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United Press
Tandon
Tord French
Broadaraira
Bom
German Plot to Use Mexico and Japan Against U S
Washington reveals a 1917 German plan to join with Mexico and Japan to attack the United States. Berlin proposed a three power operation, with Mexico reconquering New Mexico Texas and Arizona, while Japan would join an invasion supported by Germany. The document was sent from Berlin January 19 1917 and discussed via Count von Bernstorff.
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Germany
United States
Mexico
Japan
Congress
Wilson
England
von Eckhardt
Mexico City
Count von Bernstorff
Emg@land
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
Berlin
United States of America
Mevico
Weather note for March first in Wisconsin faced by readers
Fragmentary weather dispatch notes a forecast for Wisconsin with temperatures and river conditions. It mentions March first and a Friday pattern, but details are unclear. The sense is a brief local weather update with temperature observations and river conditions.
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