Senate backs sale of German assets to private interests
The Senate Appropriations Committee unanimously approves a measure to sell alien German property in the United States and to authorize the president to seize and repurpose ships and property. The plan aims to sever German commercial interests postwar, with funds held until peace. Opposition exists over shipping ownership and Overman act details.
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Washington, D. C
United States
America
Congress
A. Mitchell Palmer
Senate Appropriations Committee
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Germany
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Trohoken
N. J
United Press
Washington
BD. C
Senate Appropriations Cmmittee
Hoboken
Linox
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Gore
Wilson
Gere
Oklahoma
Pershing Shifts Lorraine Front as Hindenburg Faces Uncertainty
In a dispatch by WL Mason, Pershing redirects American forces to eastern Lorraine, expanding from the Rhine-Marne area as German commanders guess where the next American offensive will strike. The move muddles Von Hindenburg’s plans and signals broader U.S. troop activity across a widening front.
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WL. Mason
United Press
General Pershing
Lorraine Front
Pershing
Ger Manix
Rhine-Marne Canal
Lorraine
von Hindenburg
Chavignon
Honee
Germany
Roumania
Bulgaria
Rounia
Giermany
Rick
Mittel-Europa
5000 Nurses Wanted by Red Cross Plea for Service
Washington March 7 The Red Cross seeks 5000 nurses from now until June 1 for service in military hospitals both at home and abroad. Surgeon General Gorgas says about 30,000 more nurses will be needed this year after nearly 7000 have already been supplied, among 80 000 to 90 000 registered nurses nationwide.
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Chou
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Gneral Corgis
Army
United States
Gorgay Eatl
Berlin Warns Neutrals Over Shipping to Allies
A semi official German newspaper warns neutral states about using ships acquired by the United States for Allied use. It argues such vessels retain neutral character and must be treated accordingly, regardless of whether the tonnage operates inside or outside the barred zone.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Norddeutsche Allegemeine Zeitung
United States
American patrol returns safely from no man's land amid shelling
An American patrol consisting of one officer and a few enlisted men escaped a shell hole near the German lines and returned to the American front unscathed after wandering in the dark. German artillery activity persisted, with American antiaircraft batteries engaging several targets and a raid relief operation conducted with a French raiding party near Lorraine. The prisoners captured include a Prussian lieutenant, marking a rare instance of American officers taking enemy officers prisoner in this sector.
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Lorraine
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Monde
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Leutenant
Othiers
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Marek T
Jambure
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Petrograd
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Lille
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Think Tariff Arbitary Relief Sought by Shippers in Chicago
In Chicago at a hearing opened by I C C examiner Henry Thurrell, the National Poultry Butter and Eggs association and the Dairy association press for relief from alleged railway tariffs. They contend a rule that railways not pay for damage under five percent should be abrogated, backed by many witnesses.
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National Poultry, Butter and Bexs Association
Dairy Association
Henry Thurrell
Interstate Commerce Commission
Peace With Finland Treaty Signed At Noon
An official announcement from Amsterdam reports that a peace treaty with Finland was signed at noon today, following a formal protocol. The Associated Press notes the agreement marks a major step in postwar diplomacy.
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Amsterdam
Quarters for Soldiers on Governors Island Allocated
Washington reports Tilh Island quarters are converted for warded Sukhiors and cafer. War and Navy departments agreed after months of delay over responsibility for damage. Immigrant service notes 90 percent drop in arrivals, freeing more island space for war needs.
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Steamship Susquehanna Hits Shore Near Port
The Susquehanna, 2782 tons gross, ran aground near the coast as Coast Guard and tugs moved to aid. Three crew members were removed and the ship, though rocked by the incident, was not considered in danger of breaking up. Salted cargo remains aboard from the voyage.
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Citeak Sales Transit Corporation
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Coast Guard
Popean
Wage debate closes as Walsh urges packers demands
Frank P Walsh delivers closing argument urging wage demands for packers. James G Condon argues for one hour longer workday and cleaner processing after slaughter and dressing, amid Associated Press coverage from Chicago.
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Frank PL Walsh
Associated Press
Chiago
Marek T
Frank P Walsh
James G Condon
Mothers Thank Legislature for Censure of La Foltletio
Madison March 7 Mothers send thanks to Assembly for voting to condemn the new attitude of Senator Robert Moola Pi lette. A bouquet attached to a card bearing a line about mothers who have sowed in the ery lice arrived with a red white and fine ribbon to Assemblyman Chappell Ashland from Madison Torinders of the Red Cross.
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United Presa
Madison
Wis
Assembly
Tait
Chappell Ashland
Wisconsin
Robert Moola Pilette
Madi
Torinders
The
Red Cross
Chand Dow
Army Health Good Says Surgeon General Gorgas
Washington March report from Major General Gorgas finds army health conditions in camps very favorable for the week ending March 1. Death rate 6.6 per thousand, lowest since November 11, with guards and troops in camps recording strong health figures.
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Gorgas
iBy United Press
Washington, D.C
Marcel
Tron
Nation
Another Aviator Killed in Fort Worth Flight Training
A Royal Flying Corps cadet, Briton Harburr, whose mother lived at Prescott Ontario, died this morning during a landing drill in Fort Worth. He was aboard with an instructor. the student in the rear seat escaped injury. This marks the thirty sixth cadet fatality at the local training field.
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Royal Flying Corps
Fort Worth
Associated Prean
Tex
Maren
Harburr
Iver
Prescott
Ont
Rite Thas
Trumburt
Legislature Idle as Adjournment Sought by Saturday
Madison March 7 The legislature aims for final adjournment by Saturday as the assembly tabs a resolution memorialising Congress to ban grain use in liquor production and close silicon plants to conserve food. Governor Pluby signs the Casper bill allowing counties to raise appropriations for county councils of defense. He deems bids not legally within legislative authority and attaches a memo noting the sedition measure should not curb free discussion of government affairs.
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Associated Press
Madison
Phans
C. BE. Hanson
Congress
Pluby
Te Casperson Bih
England's War Loan Huge Yet Once More
The London press reports Britain's war loan secured up to February 9. Andrew Bonar Law, editor of the Exchequer, states total loans to the nation reached £900,060,008 by fiscal year end. Daily expenditures rose since the war began, with a large credit sale aiding ongoing finance. The treasury claims sufficient funds to sustain operations through the rest of the year as a new vote resumes with the new year in April.
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Hiltuia
Andrew Bonat
Meloy
Bandar Dat
Government seed aid bill aims to back farmers with vouchers
Washington March 7 a proposed bill would authorize a government purchase of 5 million dollars of seed to be distributed to farmers with reimbursement provisions. It also seeks a 4.5 million dollar fund to empower the agriculture secretary to support private seed ventures and advance railway fares to obtain labor, aiding farmers during a semiarid region crisis.
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Washington D.C
Tabor
Flexner to Great Lakes Epidemic Prevention Mission
A noted medical authority, Flexner, is loaned by the army to the navy for a major investment in preventing an epidemic of spinal meningitis at Great Lakes naval trainings. Ur Meaner leads the research at the Federal Institute until the call for a survey at Citadel Lake. No students are officially listed, but officials aim to avert future outbreaks.
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Washington
Dimon
Army
de Parpite
Dinah
Carles
Alata
Bolls
Abe Iaie
Ander
Citat Lokee
Soldiers Discharged as Enemy Aliens at Camp Dodge
Camp Dodge discharged soldiers identified as enemy aliens under the alien enemy act. Names and precise grounds are listed in the order, with officials and counties noted. The action requires registrants to comply under the act, affecting local men across multiple counties.
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Ta Las
Dre
Fodwe
Ley Mareh
Suitia National Arity
Fedav
Tor
Marlen
Ashing
Mtrenberger
Stodau
Cantonments Construction Led by New Officers
Directing the building of cantonments in the foriaut Cal Richard trenat Aey recently ap Lt 1s duties an succensor te on Lt Littell.
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Cantonmenta
Foriaut
Richard Trenat Aey
Littell
Germans Force Russians Into New Army for France
A United Press dispatch reports that German forces are forcing Russian conscripts into a new corps to be sent to the French front. Executions and mass drownings are alleged as punishments for refusals, with reports of women and children among victims. Exoduses from Petrograd intensify as Americans urged to aid and protect refugees. treaty ratification in Moscow signals shifting war aims.
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France
Joseph Shaplen
United Presa Sut
Petrageail
Germain
Wllre
Russhins Gure
Ytrdet
Mercs
Religens
Estheantin
Smolny
Protaky
APOE
Antone Pakott
Germany Loses Neutral Respect Amid U Boat Attacks
United Press reports from Washington and Europe indicate neutrals grow more critical of Germany as U boat warfare disrupts grain shipments and threatens Balkan and South American ties. Swiss papers note 1,000 tons of wheat and 1,000 tons of flour sent to the bottom, while Chile weighs war risks over interned German ships in its harbors.
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United Press
Washington
Germany
Wuea
Holland
Vlan
Ukraine
South America
Siberke
Apa Wold
Tokyo
Vindiostok
Gerwin
Chile
Pacific Service
Pat Bestarte
Caltech
Dyden
Buenos
Argentina
Flivver Tanks Built for Small War Skirmishes
United Press dispatch from Detroit reports small engines of war to be developed as tankettes for battlefield use. First model to be under construction, possibly lighter than standard armored fighting vehicles, with a single machine gun. Government pushing submarine killers, scale production rumored.
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United Prewat
Detroit
Mick Mareh
Tavis
Starmishners Ford Aise Peo
Mit
Four Destroyers Named For Navy Rear Admirals
Secretary of the Navy Daniels announces four new American destroyers named to honor rear admirals. The Radford commemorates William Radford active 1848 to 1890. Montgomery honors John Berrien Montgomery who died in Carlisle Pennsylvania. Roggan memorializes Charles Borex born New Jersey 1819 died 1877. Kitty commemorates Frank Kitty who died in Maryland 1873.
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Washington
Daniels
Radford
William Radford
Montgomery
John Berrien Montgomery
Carlisle
Charles & Borex
New Jersey
Iri
Kitty
Maryland
America Halts Plan for Siberia Intervention
United Press dispatch from Washington reports American policy toward Japanese intervention in Siberia has paused. No troops are en route, and further talks between the U.S. and Japan are required. State Department claims no direct information on Japan’s next move. Tokyo considers allied and American positions before any Siberian action.
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United Press
Washington
Siberia
Tokyo
State Department
Siberian
United States
Japan
Iberia
Terese
New Jersey Senator Baird Sworn In Amid Stage Fright
United Press reports Senator Baird of New Jersey was sworn in today to succeed the late Luxes. During roll call he hesitated hearing his name and needed prompting from Senator Frelinghuysen to answer "here." The moment marked his first official act in the Senate.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Baird
New Jersey
Luxhes
Frelinghuysen
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