Bernstorf f Offers New Note On Ship Contention
German ambassador Count Bernstorff hands Secretary Lansing a memorandum detailing Germanys position on armed merchant ships and reprisals against Britain. The note accuses Britain of violating law and argues Germany may act under prewar international law if Britain ceases violating it. The dispute centers on submarine warfare, neutrality rights, and the Lusitania negotiations.
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Bernstorff
Lansing—akes
Germany
Enigland
Washington, D. C
Bernstohff
Lansing
Great Britain
United States
England
Geren
SeiCeace
Wetebse H
Cecil Spring-Rice
London
Cwhich
Berlin
Villa Holds Americans And Patrols On Border
Reports from Juarez state say Francisco Villa with about 20 to 25 men held three American cattlemen prisoners near Boca Grande River between Casas Grandes and Chihuahua. American patrols along the New Mexico border were stepped up at Palomas and Columbus as authorities monitored Villa’s movements toward the border. Unconfirmed dispatches cited two Americans named Franklin and Wright killed by Villa bandits earlier in the week.
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Associated Press
Paso
Texas
Gavara
Juarez State
Franklin
Wright
Pechaca
Casas Grandes
Janes
Chihuahua
Columbus
N. M. March
Francisco Villa
Boca Grande River
Chinvahua
Coumbuc
el Paso
United States
New Mexico-Mexican
Villa
Palomas
Nlom
Fels Diaz
Germany Justifies Attacking Armed Merchant Ships Memorandum
Germany presents a memorandum to Secretary of State, arguing that British naval blockades and contraband control violated international law, prompting Germany to use submarines and arm merchant ships. It cites Britain’s declarations and U S requests for neutral rights, and claims Allied actions threaten German trade and neutrality.
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Germany
Thea Eustand
Informartiona
Washington
United Stats
Tse
Vito
Howeser
England
United States
Great Brit
London
La Crosse Educator Chosen for Brooklyn Survey
L. Benezet, superintendent of La Crosse schools, is named as one of three U S superintendents to conduct a three week study of the Gary education plan in Brooklyn. The inquiry starts the first week of April and lasts about three weeks.
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P. Benezet
Brooklyn
la Crosse
Wis
L. Pp. Benezet
Burke Seeks Re election for Senate District
Madison Wis Afardi Senator Timothy Burke of Green Bay announced his candidacy for reelection in the senate district. Burke said he has served in the legislature longer than any other sitting member, beginning twenty five years ago, and he intends to continue his service.
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Eteran
Green Bay
Madison
Wis
Afardi S
Timothy Burke
Green Far
City Today
Burke
Br. Burke
M Hie
House to New York May Visit Zim for War Talks
Washington dispatch reports E. M. House, who has been in Washington, returned to New York after briefing President Wilson on recent diplomatic meetings with belligerent nations. Wilson may visit New York soon to confer further on pending diplomatic questions.
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Icolonel House
New York
Wilees
Zim
Amegdatea
Washington, D. C
House
Wilson
United States
Explosions Tear Niagara Electro Chemical Plant
Fire and explosions in the chlorate department of the Niagara Electro Chemical Company at Niagara Falls prompt a militia mobilization across the border in Canada. Manager Dr Hector Cravath says the plant was bombed by outside agencies. one dead and several injured as flames threaten to destroy the facility. In El Paso a coroner's inquest into a jail fire death toll and a county grand jury probe follow.
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Sy Associated Press
Niagara Falls
Niagara Electro- Chemical Company
Niagara
Canada
Hector R. Cravath
Br & Jbomb
EL Faso
el Paso
Tex
Mexico
Wisconsin Delegation Opposes Wilson Plan in House Vote
The Wisconsin delegation united in voting against tabling the McLemore resolution as the house approved the table motion 276 to 142 after four hours of bitter debate. Administration allies hailed a victory while privately leaders doubted the stance could sway Germany or secure broad support for warning Americans not to sail on armed belligerent ships.
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Northwestern
Washington, D. C
Wisconsin
McLemore
House
Ficod
Traudjrmaking
Germany
Tabie
Wilson
New Secretary of War Newton Baker Takes Oath
Newton D. Baker, former mayor of Cleveland, leaves for Washington after Senate confirmation to become secretary of war. He plans to take the oath of office tomorrow and assumes duties, joking with friends that he has much to learn, including about soldiers.
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Washington
Cleveland
Senate
Newton D. Baker
Bakar
Iin
Indictments Speed Probe of Steel Wages Trust Formation
Mahoning county grand jury charges six steel firms including United States Steel and Carnegie with conspiring to fix wages for common labor after a January strike. Also indicted are Senator W. H. Cunningham and six East Youngstown councilmen over financial interests in village property. Judge Gary denounces the indictments as an outrage.
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Youngstoun
Mahoning County
Youngstown
Republic Iron and Steel Com My
Brier Hill Steel Company
Youngstown Iron and Steel Company
Carnegie Steel Company
United States Steel Company
E. H. Gary
Ohio
Isuara
Republic Iron and Steel Company
Youngstewn Sheet and Tube Company
Seator
W. H. Cunningham
East Youngstown
Cunningham
Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company
National Guard
Sheet and Tube Company
Gary
New York
Younsstown Alaim
United States Steel Corporation
Elbert B. Gary
Oshkosh Dinner Signals Push to Reach 100000 Goal
Oshkosh Industrial Promotion Company sets Friday dinner at the Athearn hotel to rally support for a 100000 fund to aid infant industries. W E Pollock chairs, with about 100 attendees expected and subscriptions tracked by banks due Friday night. Tickets printed for the March 10 event urge local business leaders to participate and voice support.
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OshKosh Industrial Promotion Company
Epack Ts
Witté
OshKosh
7 Ibe
Athearn Hotel
W._ E. Pollock
Athearn
E. Pollock
German drive at Verdun dominates day’s war news
Reports describe heavy fighting around Verdun with German attempts to reduce the fortress and renewed assaults along the Meuse and in the Argonne. British and Russian actions are noted, with Allied holds and withdrawals in Albania while Italy confirms resolve to keep Albania’s Arlon sector.
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Verdun
Cumbres
Bethincourt
Woeire
Verdup
Freanes
Pouaumont
Meuse
Argonne
Champagne
Paris
Ime
Black Sea
Armenia
Ad Pvancce
Exterum
Sivas
Berztrum
Constantinople
Salandra
Workmen Walk Out At Gould Manufacturing Company
A portion of Gould Manufacturing workers quit this afternoon around 2 30 claiming objection to doors made for Paine Lumber Company. Harry G. Gould disputes the count of workers involved, estimating about forty men remaining. The walkout stemmed from a dispute over manufacturing work for Paine Lumber.
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Gould Manufactering Company
Gouad Company
Paine Lumber Company
Gould Manufacturing Company
Harry G. Gould
Good
Harry Gould
Gould
Robbery of Two Banks Reported in Kansas and Minnesota
A bank robbery spree is reported with two banks targeted. Robbers blew open a safe at a State bank in Rook, Kansas, near 16 miles north, discovered by a cashier, and fled with about the currency. The other incident occurred at St. Paul, Minnesota, where attackers held up a bank on the west side in the afternoon, escaping with unspecified money while three employees were tied up.
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Ted Press
Tam
Pamk
Rook
Kan
ST. St. Pat
Minn
Orpet Arraigned in Lake County Murder Case
Wisconsin University student William H. Orpet was arraigned before Judge Edwards in Lake County circuit court on charges of murdering sixteen year old Marian Bert Lake Forest girl found dead in a wooded area after poisoning. Leslie Henna, the defendant’s attorney, moved to quash the indictment. the judge set the motion for next Monday morning.
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Associated Press
Wakera
March
William H. Orper
Wisconsin
Ersity
Marian Larbert
Ina Woods
Lake Forest
Edwards
Lake Count
Terlor
Leslie Henna
Local Weather Brief Reports Unclear Forecast Details
Weather notes show time and temperature reads with references to forecasts for a region, but the text is fragmentary. Mentions Thursday, possible rain or sleet in the north portion and a cold spell. local observations list times and readings without complete values.
Germans Press Verdun Advance Reported By Telegraph
Allied dispatches describe German forces pressing toward Verdun with gains around Berhaimcourt and Cumieres woods while French and Austrian fronts report resumed artillery and trench actions. Paris confirms recaptured sectors near Maisons de Champagne and notes continued Verdun stalemate with climactic battle anticipated.
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Vienna
Anstrian
Joseph Ferdinand
Karpilozka
Care Iopil
Dniester
Dian
Paris
Verdun
Renes
French War Office
Champagne
Maisons de Champagne
Aittle
Argonne
Vicini Mount Faucon
Meuse
Bianzee
Grimaucourt
Fresnes
Manheulles
France
Betrincourt
Cumieres
Corbeaux Wood
Deadman
Goose
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Stone
Missouri
Foreign Relations Committee
Assocated Press
Washington, D
Count von Bernztorff
Lansig
Fellass
Amerigus
Gerrman
British Admira
North Sea
Ierg
America
Mrs. E.M. House
Europe
E. M. House
N. VY
Niagara Electro-Chemical Company
Badger
Cooper
Lenroot
Jtoge EH. Gangy
Cader Isdiciment
ICITY
Meser W. A. Cunninghamsand
East 1Oengetown. Co
iBy Ansociate Press
H. Orpet
Associated Frese
Athens
Exchange Telegraph Company
Deash
Enver Pasha
Ibut
Smyrna
Rome
Méusé
Forges Brook
Berhincourt
Alno
Forges
Gooss Hill
Satoniki
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