Wisconsin Assembly Condemns La Follette War Stand
Madison March 6 1918 the Wisconsin assembly voted 53 to 32 to condemn Senator Robert M La Follette for opposing national war measures adopting the Wilcox amendment to the loyalty pledge after a marathon seventeen hour session The vote followed debate over Rosa and Smith amendments and a compromise committee agreement The assembly also passed the senate approved resolution pledging support to the national government in achieving a successful war end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Madison
Wis
Assembly
Wisconsin
Robert M. la Follette
Badger
Senate
Whitter
Rosa
Wilcox
Smith
Smitiehs
Thomas
Donnelly
O'Brien
Rogers
Wil Cox
Evine
tEy Agadciated Press
la Fellette
State Assembly
Wisconin
Robert M. la Fomeste
American Attitude on Siberia Wins Favor
New York reports that the United States will not back Japan’s Siberia expedition. The stance strengthens Wilson as a mediator and supports allied democracy while signaling disapproval of Japan’s interference with Russia. German diplomacy shows strain as Brest-Litovsk and Russian unrest threaten broad war aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.J. Manom
Balted Press
New York
Geremany van
Japan
Siberia
Wisen
America
Wilson
Far East
Democrac Fh
United States
Russia
Germany
Peple
Brest-Litovsk
von Hindenburg
Lenine
Trotzky
von Tfindenburg
West Front
India
Ghata
Gendae
Frere
Lettie
Duta Vonerig
Ferescoslis
Petrograd Evacuated as Bolsheviks Plan Moscow Capital
The AP reports Petrograd evacuations as three state ministries depart. Bolsheviks aim to make Moscow the capital while Petrograd becomes a free part. Ensign Krylenko asks German Austrian command about cessation of hostilities. Trotzky vows to resist defeat, even retreat to the Urals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Associated Press
London
Petrograd
Reuter
Krylenko
Trotzky
Allies Still Superior in Guns and Aircraft
London dispatch reports Gen Maurice states Germans have sixteen more divisions on the western front, though allies remain numerically stronger in rifles, guns and aircraft. He notes German advantage in divisions not equating to overall force superiority as Entente units remain larger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teasons
Associated Press
London
B. Maurice
War Office
Maurice
Mail Pouch Missing Bag With Five Thousand Dollars
A government official reported a mail pouch containing 5000 dollars and first class mail disappeared from the Sep depot at Gladstone Michigan, near Ansociation Press reported. No further information was provided as of yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansociaten Press
Extanada
Mich
Gladstone
Here
Ita Contenia
Madison Man Drowns Crossing Ferry Reach
Jacob Sommerow aged 53 attempted to cross a pier in Madison on March 6 and fell into about two feet of water. He sank and died before assistance arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Prean
Madison
Jacob Sommerow
Senate clashes over three great war measures in Washington
Senate clash with the president over three war measures prompts amendments to the war finance corporation and Overman bills. Palmer to explain purchase authority for Hoboken piers. Reed and Simmons push changes. references to penalties for violators and possible concessions to licensing limits. Conferees discuss railroad control and potential quick compromise as Senate debates extend into the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
United Press
Washington, D
War Finance Corporation
Executive Department
Hoboken
Palmer
Finance Committee
Burleson
Capitol
Senator Overman
McAdoo
Beaster
Owen Chairs Banking Core Amid Gwen Bill Doubts
The article notes Owen as chair and says the Gwen bill has little chance. It covers debates on the president's request to authorize purchase of German state assets, with Sen Martin leading the committee and questioning necessity. The committee delayed action awaiting justification for buying already seized plots. The House continues work on the legislative appropriation bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen
Mitten
Zenue
Tre
Sénuater Martin
Lids
Sears Roebuck Accused Of Unfair Business Practices
The Federal Trade Commission filed a complaint against Sears, Roebuck & Co. of Chicago charging unfair methods of competition. It alleges misleading low sugar prices tied to grocery purchases to restrain competition and create a monopoly. Sears officials said the sugar selling plan was dropped last June during a sugar shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mareh
Sears Roebunk & Co
Bern
Dry zones established around naval training camps
Secretary Daniels signed an order prohibiting sale of intoxicants within five miles of a naval training station or camp. A five mile zone is set around the naval academy at Annapolis and the training stations at Great Lakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Daniels
Naval Training Station
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Great Lakes
Til
Sinn Féiners Take a City in Military Action
United Press report states Sinn Fein guards occupy a town near Kilimegh on the Cork to Tougall line. Exits are being patrolled and drilling is underway. Kilimegh cannot be located on standard Gazetter maps. The town may refer to Hilleigh, about fifteen miles east of Quannstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presa
Lengon
Kilimegh
Gazater
Hilleigh
Quannstown
Cork
Tougall
Submarine Sinking Totals Stun Commons
In a House of Commons debate, Commander Calyon Hallaires reported merchant ship losses to submarines averaging 70 000 tons weekly in January and 56 088 tons weekly in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Prene
London
Mareh
Calyon Hallaires
Vnroniel
Maidatons
House of Commons
German Libernt Leader Germ Militarist Comment Revealed
An archived dispatch reports on German liberal leader and militarist views amid Western front plans. It notes calls for decisive action, potential shifts in Kuehlmann’s position, and the influence of industrial policy on peace talks and German military leverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germ
Jan Arenn
Preskad
Maren
Liinecessaey
Qeedured
Tednx
Hawetar
Morelgn
Kuehlmann
Nat Kouehlmann
Germany
Kuehmonn
Alipleimiat
van Lardenderl
Ula
Liseien
Ib Lie
Kuebliant
Parliamenta Fluence
Heoix
Miehl Maretid von
Tdat
Industiyles
Pie
Liberaig Bhime
Guente
Poiltiedins
Allie
Whitney
LENROOT BACKED BY SALOON LEAGUE AT SUPERIOR MEETING
Milwaukee report indicates the Wisconsin Saloon League weighs endorsements in the Lenroot race. Secretary Hutton noted no candidate was endorsed yet as Superior plans a local precinct rally before the April special election. Lenroot previously carried the district and supported national anti alcohol legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Saloon League
United Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Alq
Irvine TL
Lenroot
BR. P. Hutton
Tas Wiseonan
Superior
Tla
Thre Drys
Jen‘king
Pro- Ashitfon Amendmant
Alaa
McCarthy Confident on Democratic Senate Nomination
Dr Cherlag McCarthy, Democratic Senate candidate, says state central committees will not hamper his race. He spoke at opening headquarters in Milwaukee during the contest for the Democratic nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Miwaukes
Wie
March
Cherlag McCarthy
Sere Ledey
Lenine Aims to Deliver Russia to Germany Says Washington Cable
A Washington dispatch reports Nicholai Lenin seeks to turn revolutionary Russia over to Germany while provoking Russians against Allied forces. The leak, dated February 25, cites Lenin pressuring for noninterference with Germany and notes Japan’s Siberia role and U.S. opposition to Japanese intervention. The piece links Lenin’s stance to potential German advance and Allied strategic concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roeherte I
Cress
United Rasa
Washington
D. C
Nicholai Lenine
Russia
Lenine
Sidden
Fren
Hare
Auer Thorndea Seee
Eas
Kaiser Rejoiceth Over Gains In Russia
Amsterdam dispatch reports Emperor William telegraphing congratulations to Field Marshal von Hindenburg on the “glorious conclusion” of the eastern front war. The message says the cost of victory is in our hands and Germans are liberated from Russia’s yoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Amsterdam
Emperor Willant
von Hildenburg
Berlin
Russia
Emperor William
Leopold
Bavaria
Fradda
Penasta
Tilsit
Germany
Hot Drinks for Sammies Aid Frontline Troops
Associated Press dispatch reports that Army volunteers distribute hot drinks to soldiers on the front lines each night. Cans of soup, catine and chocolate are handed out behind sectors in range of enemy shells, as 42 rests are noted and 150 in the French war zone receive aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vo Moe
Weat
Associated Press Pari
Puesday
Maren 5
Vom. C. A
VOM. CL A
Potato Cars Needed For Colfax Potato Trade
Colfax Produce Company farmers petition to government for railroad cars to move tubers now piled in warehouses and clogged store rooms. Farmers and buyers urge action to relieve piling potatoes in Wisconsin town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chippewa
Wnited Press
Chinewa Falls
Wis
Colfax Produce Company
Hex
Calgarian Sunk After Four Torpedoes In Irish Sea
London reports the British armed mercantile cruiser Calgarian was torpedoed and sunk on March 1 off the Irish coast with 246 lives lost. About 610 aboard were rescued or landed at an Irish port, many after enduring exposure and hardship. The vessel had served as a British cruiser, converted from a merchantman, and faced an unusually heavy submarine attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asociated Press
London
Admiralty
Calgarian
Jos
Belfast
Ireland
Stoke Holdy
New York
Allan Itnor
Glasgow
T Boaty
Tuscania
Armenia
Daniels
Detaux
Arment
Gasoline in oil can leads to hospital drama
A Chicago incident reports Peter attempting something with gasoline in an oil can. Mrs Henege and her children were also hospitalized after the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Pros
Chicago
Peter
Une
Henege
Use All Wheat Now North Northwest Production Push
United Prensa reports Minneapolis March note urging 100 percent wheat use in the northwest with no machinery changes required. Earlier production ran at seventy four percent and the forecast predicts only a slight variation from current output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Prensa
Minneapolis
Minn
Northwest
AJC
Loving
Northweer
Ties for Sitet Tonight and Thenedeyi Nny Event
Local listing notes a late evening event titled al peere with ties and a possible encore. Details remain unclear in the fragmentary OCR text.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Beadiock
Eviue
Rosa Lea
LA Follette
Anderson
Armstrong
Aulenbacher
Battis
Beggs
Hernardy
Bradley
Buckley
Campbell
Carpenter
Carter
Chapale
Chinnock
Chipman
Clark
Edwards
Enghretton
Engel
Everson
Froitmacher
Gettleman
Grelt
Wager
J. C. Hanson
Hinemann
Janssen
Jeske
Kandutach
Kuhatzki
Kurtenacker
Lawson
Marlett
Dell Miller
Otto
Peterson
Poole
Happell
Trogers
Ruka
W. L. Smith
Stone
Szewery- Kinski
Vaughan
Vincent
B. Webbster
S. Webster
Wittingham
Williams
Young
Whitict
Nays
Casperson
Duffy
Evjue
Feldhausen
Freehof
Galbrath
Gamper
C. E. Qanson
Mart
Hedrick
Hemmy
Hess
Jensen
Jorden
Kent
Luehrs
Marth
Melvin
Methal
V. V. Miller
Nordmann
Poor
Rows
Nangen
Schindler
Schroeder
Turner
VanDoran
Wickert
Wittmann
Vating
Johnson
Ural Mountains
Leon Trotzky
Schmerco
Chan
Finance Corporation
Piers
Mitchell Fulmer
Judiciary Committee
Georgia
Aar
Navy
Sterling
Appropriations
Simmons
England
Reed
Liseue
Treasury
Sears, Roebuck
Vian
Sinn Feiners
Carthy
Bertast Pure
Iberia
Geran
Lenlas
Conran
Aibarte
Othfew
Panera
United Btatan
Han
Sli
Anthia Kevernisant
Jagan
Kaiser
Mealles
Diberia
Stherta
Adnan
Victin
GWO
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!