Two German Submarines Sunk in British Waters Report
London reports two German subs sunk in British waters with the Thordis claiming to have rammed and likely sunk a submarine. U-3 reportedly sunk by destroyers. U-8 described as 300 ton and linked to the U-9 class. French and British dispatches confirm sinking and prisoner captures amid broader war updates.
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French
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Germany
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Great Britain
Bremen
United States
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Straits
Peveress
Champagne
War Office bulletin cites French losses and Russian reverses
Bertin March 5. The war office statement notes French attacks in Champagne and Le Mesnil repulsed with losses, limited gains elsewhere, and French casualties exceeding 3,000. It reports unchanged German hold around Grodno and failures of Russian northeast efforts and east of Skierniewice, with prisoners taken from Russian divisions.
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Belgian Manufacturers Protest Seizure of Machinery
The Belgian legation in Washington reports a protest by the Federation of Belgian Steel and Iron Manufacturers against German seizure of over 13 million dollars in machinery in Belgium. They accuse Germany of violating the Fourth Hague convention, exporting raw materials, and selling seized livestock in Germany, with wood and wine also moved to German lines, hindering postwar recovery and starving Belgian workers.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
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Belgium
Germany
Legation
India
Poland
Carranza frees consuls after American captain action
Captain George Williams of the US cruiser Cleveland secured the release from Manzanillo of a British vice consul a Spanish vice consul and another Spanish subject. He reached the port under Carranza control and placed the men under protection aboard his ship. The three had been arrested at Acapulco ten days earlier on orders from Carranza. the reason was not disclosed.
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Washington, D. C
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United States
Cleveland
Manzanillo
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Carranza
Acapulco
Five More Bodies Recovered In Coal Mine Disaster
Associated Press reports crews recover five more bodies at the New Fiver and Pocahontas Coal mine in Lasland after a gas explosion entombed about 175 workers. Rescuers have reached only main entries. death toll estimated between 136 and 173.
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Pocahontas
Lasland
Marshall to Represent Wilson at San Francisco Exposition
Vice President Marshall likely travels to San Francisco to represent the President at the formal opening ceremonies on March 2. He conferred with Secretary Bryan and Assistant Secretary Phillips before Phillips left for San Francisco to represent the state department. a formal announcement of plans is expected later.
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Washington, D. C
Marshal
San Francisco Exposition
Wilson
Marshall
Gay
Brian
Philipps
San Francisco
State’ S Department
Socialist Deputy Haenisch Seeks Honorable Peace
Berlin dispatch reports Deputy Haenisch speaking in the Prussian diet for the Social Democrats, stating the party desires an honorable peace. The Associated Press notes the Socialist stance mirrors the party’s peace outlook.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Overseas News
Today
Grain storage debate hinges on state ownership plan
Madison March 5 After an hour's debate the assembly endorsed the Vint resolution to amend the constitution allowing the state to own and operate grain warehouses and elevators. Ellingson attacked state entry into private business while Nordman argued state warehouses would lower costs and defeat a “food trust.” The measure was sent to engrossment 44 to 27 after a postponement vote.
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Wisconsin
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Food Trust
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Gruenewald
Ofstie and Frederick
Budtone
Engebretson
Frederick
Wisconsin Humane Society
Hedding
Commissioner of Insurance
Anarchists to Plead in Cathedral Bomb Case
New York March 5 Judge Swann set Monday for Charles Carbone and Frank Abarno to plead to the indictment in the St Patrick’s cathedral bomb plot case. Defense asserted they were drawn into the plot by police in a frame up and insurance schemes, while other Wisconsin legislature actions and bills are reported.
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New York
Coungel
Charles Carbone
Frank Abarno
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Mansion interior details in murder trial evidence
The Angie case in Vorsions of the apartment house reveals interior layout as prosecutors argue the death of Waide R. K. Ballon was not an accidental fall. Coroner Phelan describes a dummy test showing sound cues from stairs would reach residents if Ballon had tumbled.
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Angie
Helen Ane
Stamford
Waide RK
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Stairmay
Dalton
Angle
Phelan
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Austria Cut Off in January Trade With Europe and Latin America
An Associated Press report from March details the January foreign trade data from the Commerce Department. It shows no American exports to Austria, slowed but rising shipments to Germany, a net U S trade surplus of 145 million, and significant values for farm products, horses, and mules exported to Europe for military use.
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Washington, D. C
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Department of Commerte
Latin-Ametica
Austria
Germany
United States
Europe
Finances of Railways Subject of Testimony
Testimony before the Interstate Commerce Commission in Chicago outlines western railroads needing higher rates to maintain service. S.M. Felton of the Chicago & Great Western argues for reasonable profits amid declining mileage income and industry-wide cost pressures.
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Associated Press
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West
AW. Daniels
Interstate Commerce Om
Missioner
Western
S.M. Felton
Chicago & Great Western Railroad
Clifford Thorne
Mr. Thorne
Mr. Felton
A. F. Helm
Kansas
Luther Walter
Felton
Railrroad
Daniels
Walter Sal
Railroads face loss as banks write off billions in securities
Mr Wade notes banks charge off 3 325,000,000 in railroad securities and life and fire insurers 104,000,600 for depreciation. He says money is scarce though industrials borrow easily, while the public distrusts railroad prospects and avoids railroad stocks. He cites Federal Reserve funds and rail revenue shortfalls as key factors.
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New York
Coroner Probes Circumstances of Brooklyns Cook Suicide
New Haven March 5 Coroner Eli Mix continues to investigate the death by self inflicted wound of eighteen year old Lil Han May Cook a Brooklyn stenographer whose body was found in West Rock Park. Autopsy ordered to determine her condition at the time of the act and to establish cause of death with a full report expected from physicians. The Mayo Radiator company head Virginiug al Mayo is said to be through with the case after offering a reward for information.
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Coronher Eli Mix
Lil- Han May Cook
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Brook
Bliss Cook
Young Women’s Christian Association
Marc
Miss Wilson
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W.C. AL
Miss Whaon
Scott Street
Afayo
Dixwelt
Capital Police Chief Sylvester Resigns in DC
Richard Sylvester, head of the Washington police, retires on a pension after charges against him were withdrawn. Raymond Pull, a newspaper man, is named to succeed him. The case involved criticism over crowd control at the suffrage parade before President Wilson's inauguration.
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Washington
Associated Press
D. C
International Association of Police Chiefs
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Georgia
Raymond W. Pull
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Wilson
Fort Myer
Board of Commissioners
District of Columbia
Victory fickle by turns in war news from Europe
Berlin reports a shifting campaign with German retreats from Russian advances near the Prussian border. Claims of fort destruction near Ossowerz surface amid unconfirmed official accounts. A Vienna dispatch notes nine dogs seized amid firefighting and artillery activity as Russians press the fight.
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Roenis
No Home Rule in Iowa Cities Defeated in Referendum
Iowa cities and towns failed to gain home rule powers as the measure was defeated by a wide margin in the vote. House committee recommended passage of a separate constitutional amendment to set the date for statewide woman suffrage vote. Senator Clarkson defended repeal of the mallet statute and Iowa prohibition set for January 1, 1916, while legal officers found no grounds to challenge the act.
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Seafrace
Associated Frese
Moines
Iowa
Hense Tolal
Coventry
House Committee On
Tetas
Clarkson
Rogers
Carroll County
Cosson
John Fletcher
Midwest Blizzard Wrecks Rail Traffic Across States
A powerful snowstorm blankets the Midwest from Nebraska to Wisconsin with 4 to 17 inches. Chicago reports heavy snowfall and extended delays as rail lines and communications suffer. Omaha records 14 inches with drifting, while Minnesota and Iowa endure major travel disruption.
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Missouri
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Oklahoma
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Policemen Involved in Mass Wire Tap Scandal
Assorted reports allege twenty officers stood under guard as a woman and her husband allegedly engineered a wire tapping scheme to protect him from arrest. The State's Attorney holds a confession detailing over a million dollars in gains and 159040 in tribute paid to protected figures.
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Aoter
Hosne
Big Associates
Candidates for Judges Nomination Papers Filed in Wisconsin
Clinton V Price of Manston Hasfied nomination papers for judge of the Seventeenth circuit court with the secretary of state. Judge Jores Wicktam from Fan Claire filed papers as a candidate for clerk of the Nineteenth circuit.
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Madison
Wis
Clinton
Price of Manston
Stats
Seventeenth Circuit Court
Jores Wicktam
Fan Claire
Reel Visor
Jude
Weather Forecast Notes Snow Tonight in Wisconsin
Local observations show snow flurries and cold temperatures across Wisconsin. Forecasts predict renewed snowfall tonight and into Saturday, with varying intensities and wind.
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