President Wilson may act or wait Senate action on submarine threat
Washington March 8 indications grew that President Wilson would act amid Germany's ruthless submarine warfare, or wait for Senate rule changes. Officials split on timing, with calls for extra session to pass armed neutrality and an expedited Senate rule revision. Senator Sherman denounced Wilson, claiming partial truth omission and urging cautious action to avoid shifting blame.
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German Plotting Begins to Astound
Federal grand jury probes Dr. Chandre Chakraberty and Dr. Ernest Schunmer as SCCTC agents close in on a suspected German plot head at 74 Wilhelmstrasse Berlin. Reports link the scheme to Mexico Cuba the Philippines and Panama Canal with new arrests anticipated. Names and addresses from Hindu and German circles surface in New York files along with a mysterious Chinese contact offshore.
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Paris
India
Great Britain
Armed neutrality bill gains likely Senate approval
The article reports a broad belief that the armed neutrality bill will become law soon. After Democratic and Republican caucuses approved a rule allowing debate to be limited by a two thirds vote, Majority Leader Martin prepared a resolution to change the rules. The bill’s passage is anticipated without a prolonged fight as La Follette and Gronna missed the Republican caucus, giving lawmakers a chance to speak on the measure.
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Vanice McOrmion
Harrisburg
March
Vance O McCormic
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Twarrisburg Patriot
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Editormill
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
White Slavers In Toils In Chicago Police Probe
Chicago police disclose a major white slave ring with at least five men and one woman shadowed, led by labor agency proprietor Michael Todorovich and prizefighter Thomas Garry. Teens Marianna Palmer and Charlotta Palmer testified. victims allegedly confined at the Saratoga hotel and sent to disorderly houses. Special investigators pursue the case.
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Chicago
Maren
Michael Todorovich
Thomas Garry
Castoday
Saratoga Hotel
Jack Price
Sealon
Mariana Palmer
Charlotta
St. Louis
ChinEa
Sara
S Atorney
Murderer to Die May 1 in Canada border case slip
A Canadian immigration inspector was killed in Windsor Ontario. John Hogue alias James Stewart was tried in Sandwich jail. Convicted of the murder of J Marshall Jackson, immigration officer of Winnines. Jury returned verdict of guilty and death sentence was imposed for May 1. Wheels of justice turned swiftly. Trial began yesterday at 10:40 with the jury retiring at 3 and returning at 5 is noted.
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Windsor
Ont
Mare
John Hogue
James Stewart
Sandwich
J. Marshall Jackson
Winnines
Wheels of Justice
Hogue
At & O'Clock
Worth
Bryan Would Bar Americans From Belligerent Ships
William Jennings Bryan opposes filibuster as a tool in the Senate and calls for cloture rules to enable majority rule. He argues against a two-thirds requirement to end debate and urges withholding clearance from belligerent ships carrying American passengers to Europe. He notes public confidence in the president and warns against drawing the U S into war.
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Sacred Right of Senate Doomed
United Press report from Washington outlines the likely collapse of the Senate's unlimited debate rule as the so called Wilful Twelve concede no further means to block cloture. The scene shifts to a dramatic last stand with accusations over President Wilson and the timing of an extra session as the rules are set to change.
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Washington, D. C
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Congress
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Sherman
Supreme Court Hears Harvesters Dissolution Case
The Supreme Court heard concluding government arguments in the fight to dissolve the International Harvester company. Chicago lawyer John P. Wilson, chief counsel for the defendants, made the final plea after Solicitor General Davis finished the government's brief. A ruling is not expected before May or June.
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Jonn P. Wison
Chicago
Davis
Guthrie Dies in Tokyo Dispatch
A Washington dispatch reports Ambassador Guthrie has died in Tokyo. No cause is available yet. Guthrie was appointed ambassador to Japan in May 1913.
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La Follette and Stone in limelight again in Wisconsin
United Press dispatches from Madison and Milwaukee show Wisconsin senators in a heated dispute over filibuster and armament measures. Resolutions target La Follette for opposing the arm neutrality bill while supporters defend his patriotism amid labor and socialist council debates. Stone faces removal pressure from national and state voices amid foreign relations scrutiny.
Big News of the Day on German plotting and U S action
The document outlines alleged German efforts to incite Mexico and Indian revolt and claims President Wilson can act unilaterally to arm merchant ships while Congress debates a disclosure rule. It cites figures like Alfred Zimmermann and Chakraborty and mentions grand jury testimony and foreign intrigue affecting America.
Missouri senator Stone urged to resign amid opposition
In St Louis on March 8 opposition to Senator Stone persisted as The Globe Democrat urged his resignation after noting German tactics and a yellow streak. The paper had until then not commented on Stone's stance regarding Missouri center politics and foreign relations concerns.
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St. Louis
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Missouri Éenter
Wisconsin Assembly Doles Out Filibuster War News
The Madison Associated Press report details Watertown citizens opposing any action on La Follette filibuster, Milwaukee opponents urging defeat of the Evine referend um bill, and multiple measures debated or killed. Edicts set school lunches, eight hour state contracts, and constitutional convention attempts, with politics across chambers and districts noted.
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Lyme
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John Strange
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Skogmo
Arnold Maghowani
Smith
Nordman
Saturdara
Little Fighting in War Reports Show Weather Delays
World War I dispatches from Europe describe a period of bad weather and limited operations. Reports note artillery activity in some sectors while fronts along Franco Russian Russian and Macedonian lines show stagnation. Berlin states twenty one steamers and ten fishing vessels totaling significant tonnage were sunk by German submarines.
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German plots tied to foreign office records, jurors told
Documentary evidence links Dr Chandre Chakraberty Hindu and Ernest Sekutna German chemist to a Revolutionary India plot with alleged approval from Alfred Zigmermann and potential financial aid to conspirators in the United States. Officials say no evidence the plan aimed at the United States. other notes describe Peru and Panama canal intrigue and a felon named Lionrobert Fay connected to munitions plots in Mexico.
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President Stays In Bed With Bad Cold
President Wilton remains in bed in Washington with a bad cold after his inauguration Monday. Dr. Gary T. Grayson ordered rest for several days, noting fever and fatigue from weeks of tension following the diplomatic break with Germany.
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Bonar Law Opposes Irish Debate Acknowledges No Gain
British Chancellor and War Council member Andrew Bonar Law told the House of Commons he saw no advantage in resuming the Irish debate. Nationalists meet in London to discuss Home Rule amid a growing opposition climate as Lloyd George faces a minority in Commons.
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Revelations on German Plotting in Mexico Prompt Federal Probe
San Francisco March reports reveal a nationwide conspiracy alleged to originate with San Francisco Hindus to invade India via China and war. U S District Attorney John Preston will present evidence to the federal grand jury after a two month investigation. Ram Chandni of The Hindustan Gadar is named as knowing of the scheme. Yam Chandra denies involvement.
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Dramatic probe urged in Minnesota legislature
A resolution introduced by Representative Tom Purvis seeks a committee to probe individuals and groups backing campaign funds and influencing state affairs in Minnesota. It targets associations tied to the Anti Saloon League and breweries and proposes ending the agreement between the University of Minnesota and a foundation, citing potential harm to the medical department. The measure includes administrators from Melrose and Mankato and notes the university foundation agreement could be terminated before September 1924. The House also passed a Senate bill allowing absent voters to vote by mail.
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Post Office Pay Cut Proposed to Replace Weight Basis
Astoria Press reports a reduction in mail pay as the Postmaster General declares current payment methods are excessive. The commission proposes rates tied to weight only, noting the present system could cost the government an estimated $5,222,406 more if continued. a timetable of proposed rates awaits congressional action and commission determinations.
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