Wisconsin Assembly Confronts La Follette Loyalty Vote
In Madison March 5 a round robin circulated to condemn Senator La Follette, drawn by Assemblyman Chapple as seven members expected to report by midnight. The assembly battles over a loyalty resolution amid claims of conspiracy and blocking tactics by La Follette supporters, with a vote unlikely before tonight.
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Associated Press
Madison
Wis
State Assembly
la Follette
Chapple
Ashland
Assembly
United. Press
Wisconsin
Robert M. la Vollette
Assemblyman Books
Jey
Waukesha
Buckley
Badger
Anti-La Follette
Senate
Robert M. la Follette
Renireman
Red Guard of Russia Barriers for Germans Highlighted
The Red Guard of Russia, defending democracy in Finland, resists German influence as Germany aims to claim Finland. The piece contrasts the Red Guard with the White Guard, stressing the Red Guard as the army of the revolution and a central force against German control in the east. It warns against mislabeling them as Reds and underscores their role in democracy’s birth.
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J. W. Mason
United Press
W York
Finland
Germany
Finland Republic
von Hindensburg
Red Guard
Army of
East
Eds
United States
Russia
White Guard
Petrograd
Red Guards
Herts
America
Supreme Court voids marriage contracts with guardian involvement
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that a marriage contracted in another state is void if one party is under a guardian, even if of age. The decision, in Bertha Kitzman v Otto Kitzman and Frank Werner, reverses a lower court and lists several cases affirmed or reversed.
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Supreme Court
United Press
Madison
Wis
Maren
Bertha Kitzman
Otto Kitzman
Frank Werner
Eschweller
Bradley
Village of
West Salem
Nelson
la Crovse Stone Co
Glickman Et al
Young
Lumbermen’s National Bink
Corrigan
State
Carter
Manitowoe Land & Fuel Co
Wesley, Werk
Dhc
Wisconsin Lakes Ice & Cartaze Co
Avanaville
Kurth
Velboom
Sharples
City of Quanto
Brooks
Morgan
Marshall-Jackson Co
Jef Yery
Wade
Green Lake County
Kau
Kitmiin
Kiteman
Himsatreet
N. W. Ry
Becker
Ptheresa Clark
Hame
Hame ’S, City of Chilton
Stabl Va
Brockert
Roberts
Goodland
Stevens
Taylor
Draft call soon likely as draft date nears
Washington reports an imminent announcement from the Provost Marshal General on the timing of the second draft levy. Congress plans action on amendments while the army expects a clear method and schedule, with the first contingent likely moving to camp in Ami.
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Associated Preas
Washington, D. C
Ami
Congresa
Amendawata
Splec
Americans Prove Frontline Prowess in Lorraine Front
American troops in Lorraine held the sector east of St Mihiel and repelled a German attack last night. They conducted patrols, captured several German prisoners, and veterans earned honors for their actions amid continuous artillery and assault pressure on the Meuse and upper Alsace fronts.
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Associated Press
St. Mihiel
Lorraine
Germany
Paris
War Office
Meuse
Colamno
Bextonvaux
Upper
Alsace
Liargitzen
France
Clemenceau
Javeph Can
William Col
Patrick Walsh
Detroit
Willian Norton
Arkansas
Buddy” Pittman
Hrooks v
Brooklyn
Ain
Charleston
London
Warneton
St. Quentin
American soldiers to wear bravery medals for valor in action
Senator Owen pledged swift action to authorize Sammies to wear medals awarded by allied governments. Senator Lodge's bill already passed the Senate and awaits House approval. This week France’s Clemenceau decorated six Americans, lifting total bravery decorations at the front to over twenty. War Department figures show forty two Americans killed in action in France by March 2, with thirty five wounded or captured or missing.
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United Press
Washington
America
War Department
Nomerk
Owen
Jta Paksige
Khl
Lodge
Senate
House
Fremier Clemenceau
France
Washinton
D.C
Frintees
Berger Platform Calls for Army Withdrawn From France
Victor L. Berger, Socialist candidate for U S Senate, announces a platform calling for immediate peace missions and the recall of U S troops from Europe. He advocates national ownership of major industries and transportation, and development of occupied lands.
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United States Senate
Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Maron
Victor L. Berger
United States Setor
Licket Today
Wouemind
Wes
Chy Congress
Amerroops
Europe
Unis
Ingels- Vion
Ameria
Saulty
Kaiser Praise Triggers Denver Mob Attack on German
A German man named Jerman was seized by a mob in Denver after praising the Kaiser and attacking President Wilson. He was beaten, rope placed around his neck, and is recovering in county hospital as authorities investigate the incident.
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Jerman
United Press
Denver
Calo
Miareh
Ritz
Dadey
Bajut
Kaiser
Wilson
Seliz
Sovernment
Heavy Alpine Snow Buries Swiss Alps Reports Fatal Avalanche
March 5 Associated Press reports a severe winter storm in the Swiss Alps with depths from three to six feet. An avalanche reportedly struck an Austrian military train near Rotzen, killing twenty six officers and men.
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Associated Ress
Gell
Sant of Rotzen
Minnesota official Lynden Smith dies in shooting
The body of Ally. Gen. Lynden Smith will lie in state in the main rotunda of the Minnesota state capitol from 9 a.m. today until Thursday noon. Governor Fournquist announced a military guard will be detailed by Adjt. Gen. W. F. Rhinow and state departments will be closed for the day. Some children on a home task for neighbors.
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Associated Press
St. Praf. Minn
Ally
Lynden
Smith
Fournquist
Adjt
W. F. Rhinow
Funeral of Archbis Hop in Philadelphia Cathedral
Remains of Archbishop Edmond F. Prendergast were held in Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral Philadelphia. Thousands prayed as police in mourning dress led delegations and Jesuit order members attended the service marking the funeral in the east under the altar.
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Laddau Hest
United Press
Philadelphia
Housands Enelt
Submarine Peril Being Subdued Says Geddes in Commons
London March 5 First Lord of the Admiralty Sir Eric Geddes told the House of Commons that Allied naval forces are diminishing submarine threats. He warned Germany exaggerates wins and that despite US press optimism the output of subs will take time to affect the war. Geddes cited transchannel measures and Brazilian ships aiding the effort while noting American cooperation remains strong.
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London
Eric Geddes
United Press
Britain
America
Geddes
House of Commons
Germany
North Atlantic
North Sea
Geddus
Laddes
Baruch Named Chairman of War Board In U S Capital
Baruch of New York was appointed chairman of the war board. The appointment comes as Daniel Willard vacates his post as head of the Baltimore and Ohio line. President Wilson notes the need to coordinate war industry and directs the board to enforce and unify its operations.
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Roxs
Washington, D, C
Marek
Bernard M. Baruch
New York
Caruch
Daniel Willard
Wilson
Japan’s Siberia Role Seen As Allied Aid Yet Risky
Washington analyzes Japan’s possible move into eastern Siberia to aid the Allies. Discussion notes Japan could send divisions into Manchuria and Siberia to guard rail routes, while wary observers warn such actions might entangle Germany and strain U.S. stance. Predictions cite Trans-Siberian corridor and fuel for German efforts, with cautious hope Japan acts to limit Bolshevik and German advantages.
Heney Read More Letters At Inquiry Of Packers
Chicago reports Henry Heney introduces letters to the federal trade commission inquiry showing former American National Live Stock association leader de Higgles shifting from anti packers to supporter stance. The hearing plans to submit wage dispute papers to Federal Judge Macher after nearly 100 witnesses and documents are reviewed.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Aleb
de Higgles
Denver
American National Live Stock Association
Bie Packers
Ate
Swift & Co
United States Cheat Court of Appeals
Possemmton
Veeder
Saniel Macher
Tadey
Women Vote First Time in New York Congressional Election
New York March 1 city women will vote in a congressional election for the first time. The outcome could decide control of the House with Republicans at 212 to Democrats 211. Four men in New York City contend to replace resigning members. Mamie Colvin, Prohibitionist, runs in one district.
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Meir
New York
Effens
Congress
United Press
New York City
House
Mamie Colvin
Chinese Invade State Move Settles Wisconsin Lands
Tomah March 5 Fifteen families arrived to begin a settlement of over a thousand acres of land recently acquired in Monroe and Juneau counties. They will plant gardens and establish a community, with more families to follow during the summer.
Woman survives fall after attempted suicide leap
United Press dispatch from Minnesota reports Mrs Mamie Johnson after a quarrel with her husband attempted death by action by leaping from a back porch. She fell forty feet onto snow and survived, suffering only injuries.
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United Press
St Ur
Minn
Mamiv
Johnson
Persian cabinet resigns in Teheran
The Persian cabinet has resigned, according to 2 messages from Teheran dated today. Officials say the action has no bearing on the international situation.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Teheran
President and cabinet clash over informing Japan
The report outlines a dispute among U S leaders on how to respond to Japan’s Siberian intervention. It states the United States will not back any Japanese expedition and stresses that Washington seeks a BritainJapan alignment while remaining neutral toward Russia. It notes pressure from Wilson’s cabinet and a cautious stance toward outside interference in the Far East.
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Russe
Germany
Geetman
Eusily
Rusahe
Japan
Siberia
Manchuria
Manehurie
Trans-Siberian Road
China
Alanehuria
Harbin
Dni
United States
Pdn
Ional
Peking
Bandila
America
Tokyo
Washington
Jon
Ftusala
Amelia
London
Reuter
Siso
Carl D. Groat
United
Washington, D. C
Russia
Wilson
Lewis
Senate
Great Britain
Jopher
Ision
Nippon
Entente
Mngland
Solo
Vladivostok
Atongth Siberian
Mat
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Alvin Soiley
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Sergeant Walsh
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