Senate Moves Toward Wilson War Powers Authority
Senate action on a resolution to grant President Wilson broader war powers advances after a naval appropriation bill of 535 million dollars passes without a roll call. Debate centers on arming merchant ships and the use of other instrumentalities as Berlin signals continue, with parliamentary delay shaping the rapid pace of wartime policy.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
United States
Germany
House
Berlin
Zimmermann
Reichstag
Japan
Mexico
Minster von Eckhardt
Mexico City
Lansing
Congress
Marsh
Stone
la Faltette
Bryan, Opp
Cummins
Curtis
Gronna
Jones
Kirby
la Follette
Myerm
President Confirms War Plot Note In Senate Record
The message from President Wilson to the United States Senate confirms the German note alleged to have been sent January 19 1917 to Mexico. The note is authentic and in U S government possession, but public release is deemed incompatible with national interest. Senate debate follows on naval appropriations and emergency funding tied to shipbuilding and submarines.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson
United States
Senate
Germany
Mexico
Japan
Woodrow Wilson
United States Senate
Robert Lansing
Naval Committee
Naval Hill
Mann
Yarrowdale Prisoners Promised Release March Seventh
Dr. Paul Ritter Swiss minister says Yarrowdale prisoners will be released March seventh after quarantine rules are completed to satisfy demands presented to the state department in Washington.
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Associated Press
Washington, DC
Germany
State Department
Paul Ritter
Hog Prices Climb to New Peak at 13.60
In Chicago trading today the hog market rose with buyers bidding higher prices. The top reached 13.60 per hundredweight as demand remained firm and more funds entered the market.
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Associated Press
Nicago
Th. Marely
Two Americans Missing After British Vessel Sinking
Reports from Consul Wrest at Queenstown detail the sinking of the British bark Galgorm Castle and the Tritonian with Americans aboard. Two Americans, William Jackson and David Walker, are missing, while Henry Merritt and Harry Richardson were saved. Also noted are torpedoings of the Famiglia and Sando with many rescued at Vigo. Shipping losses total about 10 percent of the world merchant fleet since the war, excluding war vessels.
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Associated Pre
Washington, D. C
Gaulgurm Castle
Donaldson Line
Tritonian
State Department
Consul Wrest
Queenstown
Galgorm Castle
Buenos Aires
Bull Rock
William Jackson
New York
David Walker
Greene County
Henry Merritt
Beaver Falls
Harry Richardson
Hanover Street
Boston
Ani
Bay of Biscay
Samarinda
Vigo
Spain
Agi
Journal of Commerce Today
Isela
Great Britain
Norway
France
Italy
Germany
Temntente Jonsex
Teutonie
Notable Oddities and Anecdotes From the City
United Press reports a jumble of quirky items from New York and Chicago. A Paris pearl dealer’s goods valued at about 18600 were auctioned in the trenches. A judge jokes with Herman Felder over his wife’s nagging. A. G. Paine Jr builds a massive six story house with a long garage. A misadventure with pigeons leads to an arrest. In Chicago five bandits in a touring car rob a marker of fifteen hams and attempt a robbery of Joseph Zimmerman.
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United Press
New York
Paris
A. G. Paine, Jr
Chicago
Joseph “Zimmerman
Zimmerman
Neenah Hearing Set on Electric Rates by State Commission
Neenah Wis March 2 A hearing before the Wisconsin rate commission will be held Friday March 28 to consider the commercial electric lighting and power rates charged by the Wisconsin Traction Light Heat and Power Co This action grows from a three year agitation for cheaper service with claims that small consumers pay exorbitant prices.
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Comminston
Northwestern
Neenah
Wis
Wisconsin Traction, Light, Heat & Power Co
Wisconsin Rate Commission
Tate
Stimulus to recruiting aims to swell Navy ranks
Reports from across the United States show the navy recruitment campaign yielding strong gains. In twenty six days to February 28 the navy roster rose by 2,086 men with 801 enlistees in one week. Discharges declined only to be offset by new enlistments, and February 28 active personnel reached 55,087, with projections to 57,900 by March 1.
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Uncle Sam's
Nawve
Associated Pros
Washington, D. C
United States
Pnevy Department
Dr Little Sentenced for Five Years in Wisconsin
Milwanker United Press reports March H Little was sentenced to five years at Wanpus after his conviction on a charge of mausinag. The court noted the events followed by Marth Danniva who died December 6 at a Shebos hospital from complications of an alleged illegal operation performed by Little.
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Makee
Wanpus
United Press
Milwanker
Wis
March H. Little
Weropun
Marth. Danniva
Shebos
Eft
Little
Bouck White on Trial for Flag Burning Claim
Bouck White and ten companions stood trial on a misdemeanor charge linked to burning flags in a church yard. Members of Whites church attended the proceeding as the court heard the case. White contends the act was to protest the significance of an international industrial alliance.
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Associated Ore
New York
Church of the Raintion
Bouck White
Wilson Takes Oath in Uncertain Place for Term
President Wilson's personal Bible is used for the oath of office again as he prepares for the upcoming term. The exact location remains undecided, with options between the White House and the Capitol depending on congressional business.
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Washington
T-Wien
Wilson
Dinie
New Jersey
White House
Congress
Potato Prices Fall as Westerns Lead Decline
United Press reports a continued drop in potato values in Chicago with more cars added to the supply. Fancy Westerns quoted at 2.50 per Euchat wholesale, down over 75 cents since week start, while Minnesotas and Wisconsins at 2.40 and the Semoridamas very weak. Officials blame a housewife boycott begun a week ago tomorrow.
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Chicago
United Press
Min
Nestas
Wisconsian
Villa is Reported Elim in Mexican Situation
An American consul stated Villa is practically eliminated as a factor in the Mexican situation. The report came to the state department via two sources, with one official noting Villa’s limited influence due to General Mary Carriona’s condition. The belief is the northern Mexico situation hinges mainly on policy decisions.
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Associated Veterington
D. C
M 2
Prac
Jandiace Villa
State Department
Todd
Villa
Mary Carriona
Car Situation Improves in Congested Railroad Wards
Reports from the War Commission of the American nation state the middle west wards are nearing normal. From Cleveland Orin Detroit Pittsburgh and interior points, strained rail yards show relief as recent warm weather allows cars to relocate.
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Associated Phashington
D. C
Middle West
War Commission of the American
Cleveland
Orin
Detroit
Pittsburg
Iterior
Many Ready to Set Sail on First Armed Steamship
New York report says Marek and partners have arranged passage on the first armed steamship of the American line. Officials indicate reservations are being urged and a full cabin list will sail once Congress acts. Sailing date has been fixed.
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Snivrickan
BA Associaters
New York
Marek Whnrrens
Submarine Engaged By Steamship Naight Companion
New Orleans March 2 Officers of the steamship Naight Companion report engaging a submarine in a battle at sea. The submarine opened fire at close range and was ultimately sunk by the companion’s gunfire.
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Unites Press
New Orleans
Naight Companion
Terme Marine
Youths Escape Jail In Marinette Breakout
Alvin Leafe and William Lemasky both aged nineteen fled Marinette County jail early today while serving under two years at Green Bay reformatory. The escape went unnoticed for several hours as authorities search for the two youths. The rest of the text presents unrelated aphorisms and does not pertain to the incident.
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United Press
Marinette
Wis
Alvin Leafe
William Lemasky
Green Bay Reformatory
Note From Xing Alfonso Sparks Diplomatic Toast
A garbled dispatch from The Herald notes a message said to be from King Alfonso to President Wilson via James W. James W is described as the new American ambassador to Bertin and to navigate events on a journey to the United States. The passage hints at timing and a focus on sleep over duties.
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Gerard
Wilton
Ar Leth Press Park
Maren J.A Uispartei
The
Herald
Madhia Wise
Coelpeies
Spain
James W
Bertin
United States
Alfonso
Wilson
Katser Is fl. Action in Imperial Capital Deepens Crisis
A dispatch from Bern reported by Amsterdaan via Exchange Telegraph says the trerman temperour is ill and the emperor must stay behind closed doors to receive ministers and send daily communications from headquarters. Doctors urge extreme caution while asserting the patient’s condition causes no panic.
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Tanden
Manel
Trerman
MIT
Bern
Exchange Telegraph Company
Amsterdaan
Char
Ron Grout
American naval actions loom as Wilson presses armed neutrality
Big Events of the Day reports on Germany’s influence and German loans, Zimmermann telegram, and U S Senate moves. Secretary Lansing and President Wilson push armed neutrality while Congress awaits naval appropriations. Ambassador von Bernstorff allegedly instructed German consuls about interned ships. Two Americans missing after the British bark Gale gorm incident.
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Varrowdale
Lansing
Wilson
Senate
Zimmermann
Authentc
Liense
Jey Hhs
Congo
Senate Diesspre
Rem
Pullbuster
Senated
von Bernstorff
United States
Tome
Zinsmermann
la Follette
Wisconsin
Wil Son
Gale Gorm
Wisconsin Legislature condemns La Follette over wartime action
The Wisconsin legislature denounces Senator Robert M. La Follette for delaying or blocking congressional action in the crisis, calling his stance unpatriotic and inconsistent with state sentiment. It urges the president and both houses to proceed with naval and military preparations. Madison figures and supporters pressed La Follette to change course through extensive telegraphic appeals.
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Senate
Tobvert M. la Follett
Robert Im. du Follette
Congress
Barstur Rhoeeme
Madison
Qin
Jonele Sam
Jobie M. Olin
University of Wisernein Amt
la Follette
President Wilson Orders Armament Of All American Ships This Week
The senate debates granting power to arm merchant ships and protect American lives as hostilities loom. Aimed at proving Germany cannot threaten U S commerce, authorities plan to arm four ships initially with three and six inch guns, using government ammunition, under the American flag.
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United States
Mus
Germany
Des Moines Flag Rule Sparks Editorial Controversy
The state department today ruled that newspapers may not print a flag emblem in editorials or at the head of columns, citing a federal statute. The rule prohibits any depiction of a flag on certain goods and materials, stirring debate over press rights and symbolism.
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Des Moines
Statt Department of Juste Today
Guy Nrligte
Quarantine at Madison campus amid fever scare
Associated Press reports Madison Wisconsin students were quarantined today over fever symptoms. The action followed a scare on campus teams and visitors, with notices sent to affected individuals and authorities monitoring the situation for further health guidance.
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Madison Wise
Maren
Tae
Fire Disaster Strikes Milwaukee Paper Warehouse
A blaze ripped through a Milwaukee paper warehouse today destroying stock and triggering injuries to two workers. Investigators suspect waste paper ignition as the possible cause while the site, operated by Hy Lite Gress, faces extensive damage and cleanup efforts.
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Hy Lite
Milwaukee
Wis
Marel
Franzen
Nevespapie
Tava
Gremen
New Governor of Galicia Named in Vienna Message
An official Vienna dispatch reports Emperor Charles appoints General Karl Fluss as governor of Galicia. General von Diller and other officers are reassigned as part of the cabinet reshuffle.
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Galicia
Amsterdam
Vienna
Charlies Haw
I Karl Fluss
von Diller
Austria to Lend Money for War Purchases
Vienna dispatch reports Austria agrees to lend Turkey 00000 crowns for an unnamed period to finance purchases in Austria during wartime. The note mentions adjustments to currency and exchange in the context of continued hostilities.
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Rerne
Vienna
Uatria
Turkey
Austria- Uurary
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