President Wilson weighs arming ships in armed neutrality plan
Washington reports say President Wilson may announce a decision to arm American merchantmen, with advisers and Democrats pushing for an extra session to pass an armed neutrality measure. Senate strategists debate cloture rules as Lodge introduces the bill and Moran becomes floor leader while the White House seeks broader disclosure of German plots and informs foreign governments.
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Virginia
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Thoma
State Department
Europe
Day's News Highlights From Vienna to United States
Reports from Vienna discuss Austrian government stance and alignment with Germany. U S Senate caucuses name Thomas C. Martin as floor leader while Wilson aides seek authority to arm ships or pursue armed neutrality. Debates flare over war policy, with La Follette’s critics and threats of misinformation. Arrests thwart Indian revolt plot. foreign misinformation cautioned as president’s address aims to steer world toward peace without harming others.
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Virginia
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Americus
Victory in Wisconsin Legislature on Insurance Repeal
United Press report from Madison March 6 says the Wisconsin assembly passed for engrossment by 56 to 31 the Gamper bill repealing state insurance and authorizing an unearned premium restitution. The vote also moved a Sunday closing referendum for grocery and butcher shops forward, while other bills on municipal indebtedness and labor hours faced reconsideration.
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Threatening letters target three Chicago packers leaders
Threats sent in the last ten days to Ogden Armour Nelson Morris and Joseph P Griffin, president of the board of trade, warned they would be killed in their homes. Federal officials and local police monitor the men, while guards have watched their residences. Officials view the letters as the work of crankish fanatics or jokers amid heated meat prices.
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British Claims Of Prize Ship Appam Upheld
The Supreme Court sustained the British attachment in the Appam case, ruling American neutrality violated by the German prize ship and cargo. It upheld jurisdiction of U.S. courts and affirmed federal findings that the Appam breached neutrality. Werner Horn lost his habeas corpus bid to avoid Boston trial for explosives transport. Tariff clause denying discounts to certain imports was unconstitutional. Minnesota and Wisconsin boundary and damages suits advanced. Treble damages against ship owners upheld under Sherman Act. Workmen's compensation laws in New York and Iowa sustained as constitutional.
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Military actions on two Branko fronts reported by AP
New York March 6 Associated Press reports significant military activity in two sectors of the Branco Belzian front. Brisk operations are noted further south in the Somme region and Berlin today reports repulse of an attack near Bouchayes north of Peronne.
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Peronne
Loggers in Wisconsin clash ends in fatal shooting near Crandon
Thomas Jones a logger was shot dead in a wage dispute at Wrashville ten miles from Crandon. James Robinette and Burton Robinette from Kentucky surrendered to the sheriff claiming self defense after a railway depot quarrel near Nashville. James Robinette wounded slightly. County Judge Walsh to defend the brothers.
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Alleged Plotters Held in Hoboken Case
Associated Press reports six men including Marek Kolb and a German named Schwartz were detained on suspicions of planning an explosion to disrupt supplies for the Entente. Police say Schwartz, a hotel and cafe worker, gave a statement alleging more conspirators and another planned blast. The case hinges on the suspected plot and arrests for further examination.
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La Follette Takes Blame and Stands Put in Cloture Fight
Washington March 1 Senator Husting backs some form of cloture while Senator La Follette opposes long limits. La Follette receives many condolent telegrams from constituents since the filibuster began and plans to extend his fight, claiming a fair share of the blame for the armament ship bill and the country’s war plunge.
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Inventive washer Cadwalider adapts gun with extra rib
A. Ow Cadwalider, a professional washer, describes a novel invention after losing sight in his right eye. He built an extra rib on a large gun, enabling him to shoot well from his right shoulder while fighting with his left eye. He offers to aid others gratis and is described as a top sportsman.
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Republicans win control of House in next Congress
The article reports Republicans likely to seize a House majority, with projections placing their margin around a slim to solid edge. It discusses key races, potential party shifts, and the impact on leadership, governance, and policy direction.
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Austrian Note Fails to Clear U S Austria Spat
Washington March 6 United Press reports Austria’s note on unmunitions warfare does not fully cede to American positions. Vienna defends submarine policy while excluding neutral merchant ships, prompting officials to delay breaking with the United States and await fuller developments.
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United States
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Austria
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Wilton
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Austeln
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Felts
Food Probe Indictments Involving Price Fixing
Federal indictments accuse several defendants of collusion to fix food prices. Names and specific charges are unclear in the fragment, but the case involves food brokers and market manipulation allegations across multiple states, including West Virginia, with actions tied to price increases.
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Coast Craft in Peril Near Havin Steamer Advisory
A foggy coast emergency reports the steamer Dut Pensarola en route to Havin is wallowing in a raging sea about seventy miles off Panarola. A crate craft radio warns the ship may abandon tonight as rescue efforts by tug Nellie and Catum speed toward the scene amid dangerous conditions.
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Colimbin
Vienna Explains Position in Note to United States
The Austrian government replies to the American note on unrestricted submarine warfare, blaming neutrals for losses incurred in war zones and defending measures by Austro Hungary. It questions Washington’s assurances and argues that belligerents must decide appropriate sea actions, citing The Hague and wartime neutrality issues.
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Weather Brief Predicts Cold, Snow Likely This Week
Local forecast indicates a plunge in temperatures with possible snow by midweek. Meteorologists warn of biting wind chills and slippery surfaces as highs struggle to exceed freezing.
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