Relict Money Flows to Hoosier Cyclone Victims
Newcastle Indiana relief efforts rapidly mobilize for cyclone victims with temporary housing, debris clearance, and fundraising from other cities. Death toll rises to at least twenty with additional missing and injured as rescue continues amid fires and rain. Military and police supervision imposed. saloons closed and repair work on gas mains and infrastructure underway.
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United Press
Newcastle
Ind
Russell McLean
Fynest Gray
Fernie
Debria
Wihem Lewrey
Elwood Lawson
Indiana National Guard
L. C. Watkins
Watkins
Mew Castle
Storstad Sunk by German Submarine Off Ireland
The Norwegian steamship Storstad in relief service to Belgium was sunk in the Atlantic off southern Ireland. The submarine fired about fifteen shots, the Storstad stopped and hoisted a rebel signal, then torpedoed, sinking at 12 10 p.m. All but one crew member were accounted for after rescue. the fourth engineer died from exposure.
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Associated Press
London
Storstad
American Commission For Relief
Belgium
Atlantic
Ireland
Tornado Claims Three Lives In Cincinnati Wrecks
Cincinnati tallies show three dead and fifty injured after a tornado struck suburban districts Mont Lookout Hyde Park Redbank and East End causing widespread destruction. Oliver Glenn eighty two and housekeeper Daisy Holmes were among the injured. Matthew McCerty and John Welson died in wrecked homes as families endured overnight chaos and miraculous escapes.
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Cincinnati
Cinncinnati
Mont Lookout
Hyde Park
Redbank
East End
Olimer Glenn
Daisy Holmes
Mathew McCerty
Snyder
Stone Is Honored With Foreign Relations Chair
Washington March 2 Senator Will J Stone praised as a foe to the president's neutrality gains the chair of the foreign relations committee. The steering committee announced new assignments showing Democrats leading over fifty four senate committees and Republicans over twenty. Senator Thomas Demorrat shifts to foreign relations, with Tall and Knox taking Republican vacancies on the same committee.
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United Press
Washington
Will J Stone
Retaee i
Thomas Demorrat
O'Gorman
Tall and
Progressive party to submit future plans at St Louis meet
Associated Press reports a permanent platform for the party to be fielded at the Progressive convention in St Louis on April 12 to 14. A resolutions committee at national headquarters will collect suggestions. Matthew Wale, acting chairman, says talks have been held with Progressive Republicans Democrats Socialists and others to discuss a League of Liberals.
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Associated Press
New York
St. Louls
Natonal
Matthew Wale
Progressive National Commistiee
League of Liberals
Wheat futures slide as market rattled by strike fears
Semi panicky late trading in the wheat market pushed prices down about seven cents a bushel from Saturday. May delivery dropped to about 1.75 and closed around 1.30. Factors weighing on sentiment included concern over a railway strike, better western crop conditions, and weak export demand.
Wrigh Nationalists Demand Ireland Home Rule Debat
In the House of Commons on March 12 the Wrigh Nationalists reappeared and secured a government promise to introduce Irish estimates next week, setting the stage for a wider debate on Ireland home rule and the administration.
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Associated Press
London
Wrigh
House of Commons
Ireland
Bonarlaw Confirms Bagdad Conquest and Turkish Setback
British Prime Minister Andrew Bonar Law announced the fall of Bagdad after bold operations by British and Indian troops. Turks retired on Bagdad, suffered losses, and captives and materiel were taken as General Maude’s forces advanced from Kut el Amara toward the city.
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London
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Labor Heads at Capital Summon Unity on War Prep
More than 100 representatives of organized labor met in Washington under AFL President Gomi pera to draft a statement outlining labor’s stance on the national defense drive. The executive committee presented a tentative draft urging preparedness as a core policy for forthcoming discussions.
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Vonneil
Federattion
Ship voyage marked by torpedo attacks and sinking
United Prov. Galveston Texas March 22 report recalls the Harrison Maer Professor arriving from England after torpedoed ships and bombardment by German submarines. Captain Sem Baa described Mersey departure February 12 and a night when a large oil tanker exploded, lighting the sky with a dreadful glare as distress calls flooded in.
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Tariff Commission Formed Amid Names Of Prospective Members
Washington March 12 The new tariff commission selects Prof Frank W Tausigg of Harvard as member designate by Present Whitson chairman with Daniel G Roper of South Carolina and William Went of California among probable members. Others under consideration include E P Costgan Denver Prof Irving Flaner Yale Fo EL Pratt head of commerce bureau and Ida Tarbell writer.
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Washington, D. C
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Harvard
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South Carolina
William Went
California
E. P. Costgan
Denver
Irving Flaner
Yale
Fo EL Pratt
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
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Was Lincoln's Servant Killed by Auto Crash in Danville
A seven year old girl, Fannie Smith, and her mother, both formerly employed in the Abraham Lincoln house in Springfield before the Civil War, were struck and killed by an automobile in Danville. the incident was reported by United Press from Danville, Ti, March 12.
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Danville
Fannie Smith
Abraham Lincoln
Springfield
Governor Johnson Resigns As California Governor
Sacramento March 12 Governor Hiram W. Johnson resigns as California governor effective March 36 and will become United States Senator elect.
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Sacramento
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Hiram W. Johnson
United States
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Tod
Bernstorff Arrives in Copenhagen on Frederik VII
Count von Bernstorff former German ambassador to the United States and his party arrived in Copenhagen from Christiania aboard the Frederik VII at 10 30 this morning. German minister to Denmark Count von Brockdorff-Bartsau and the German consul general in Copenhagen joined to greet them.
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Christiania
Frederick VII
Copenhagen
Count von Bernstorff
United States
Washington
Count von Brockdorff- Bartsau
Denmark
Frederik VII
Count von Bernstorft
Senate Plans to Adjourn In Final Week of Session
Washington March 12 The Senate opened its second and likely last week of the special session while both houses prepare for a April 16 return. The debate centers on a treaty with Colombia for Panama partition payments of 15 400 000 and the nomination of Cary T Grayson as medical director and rear admiral. Republican leaders oppose the treaty and may seek to modify terms or drop the regret clause as talks with Secretary Lansing continue.
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Wilson
Navy
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Ban
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2000 Seamen set to strike over union crews
In New York on March 12, indications point to a soon strike by about 2,000 seamen on American Line passenger and freight ships. A district leader refused to sign union crews for American Line ships, prompting a conference between P. A. S Franklin and Gustave A. Braun. Braun had been ordered off the docks after the Manchuria incident.
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United Press
New York
American Line
Atlantis
International Seamen's Union of
Amparica
Une
P. A. S Franklin
Gustave A. Braun
Braun
A 2d
Geamen
Strong to Direct National Medical Defense Body
Dr Richard P Strong selected permanent chairmanship of an organization of physicians and surgeons formed for preparedness. The auxiliary medical committee aims to recruit for the U S army medical corps medical officers reserve corps and the public health service as part of national defense efforts in Boston.
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Jean Wedivine
Associated Preez
Boston
Mass
Richard P Strone
Serbia
Dosten
United States Army Medical Corps
Medical Officers Reserve Corps
Public Health Service
Estate of W H Timlin Leaves Mining Assets in Probate
The estate of former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice William H Timlin valued at 293706 dollars was filed in probate court. The inventory lists mining properties in Michigan along with stocks and bonds.
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United Presa
Milwaukee
Wit
William H. Timlin
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Protets
Michigan
Duchess of Connaught III: Illness Update In London
A bulletin says the Duchess of Connaught has broncho pneumonia with weak heart action after a restless night. The Associated Press reports she remains in a fragile condition as doctors monitor complications and potential developments.
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Lomion
Ars
Duchess of Connaught
Former Oshkosh Mayor William Dichmann Dies at Home
William Dichmann longtime Oshkosh mayor and pioneer resident died Sunday morning at his home 31 Mt. Vernon street after a stroke. He had lived in Oshkosh for decades and was highly respected in the community.
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William Dichmann
Oshkosh
Withiam Liebman
Woner Eadent
Mt. Vernon Street
Sudden Death of Mr Thehmann Shocks Town
Day morning reports say Mr Thehmann collapsed at home and died soon after despite expecting recovery. His daughter tended him after he failed to arouse, but medical help arrived only as he grew worse. Deep condolences spread as residents reevaluated his condition. Continued on Page
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Pehmann Arage
Thehmann
Official Notice on Arming of Ships by Neutral States
State Department issued an official notice detailing actions for arming American vessels and protecting crews. It notes German and Imperial Germany objections, neutral harbor rules, and possible armed guards aboard ships. Officials weigh mandatory arming versus optional defenses, with Navy guidance on equipping merchant ships while awaiting replies from neutrals.
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State Department
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Nelson Explains Opposition to President’s War Powers
Madison March 12—Congressman John M. Nelson of Madison explains his vote against arming ships. He says the move would be a declaration of war and warns it risks involving the nation in conflict. He blames Germany’s blockade and food trusts for pressuring America while opposing steps to empower the president to arm vessels.
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Associated Press
Madison
Wis
Bughad
Germany
John M. Nelson
Nelson
Cabinet Severs Relations Amid House Senate Vote
Pras mat Tian Chi-Jui led by the cabinet and president, announcing severance of diplomatic relations with Gere. The Louse approved the move by 34 to 87. the Senate will veto tomorrow, while the cabinet vows no war declaration without Parliament approval.
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Irhinga Murehth
Prasmat Tian Chi-Jui
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Gere
Phe Louse
NITRATE MARKET TO FAIL
United States Washington March 12 N H Milliken president of the American Society of Chile warns nitrate production in Tulethia country could collapse if a Wee STA company fails. The statement notes the nitrate dust may arrive in the United States and endanger government operations and national safety.
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Washington, D.C
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Tulethia
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Aerial Combat Rises as German Forces Down British Planes
German forces north of the Atlas claim four British aircraft shot down in a day of intense air combat. The British report several losses including a Lieutenant Lechloften and a Lieutenant Secanier among the names mentioned, with engagements over Beritp and near Golfine Ben.
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United Prese Ferim
Atlas
Agumiren
Ithe Beritp
Pres Bureau
Wiese
Engagement story report on White House compromise fail
A garbled dispatch claims President Wilson faces a breach of engagement rumors, with unclear references to a March meeting and alleged remorse over past actions. The fragmentary text mentions Canpions farm and a son named Tada, but details are heavily distorted.
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Wilson
Compton
PD OG
Maes Mangaret Waleson
Cuergo
Canpions Farm
Msg Witsson
Death Penalty Demanded in Court Case
In a March proceeding at the county seat a woman alleges fatal harm by a man tied to a vitiated incident. Attorneys argue for the harshest punishment, with Willwem Paley representing the defendant and a demand for the death penalty voiced by the plaintiff’s side.
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Br Ludtad Dress
Fuser
Cala
Newton Moors Smith
Wamnan
Bocce
Navy to Arm Merchant Ships in War Mobilization Plan
Washington reports mobilization of naval strength to meet wartime needs with President Wilson's approval required for moving reserve and calling up officers. Plan includes arming merchant ships with navy gunners and guns, though details remain secret. The state department says armed ships would not be classified as warships, and ships would sail under government oversight. New York meanwhile says key passenger and freight vessels will resume sailing with armament prep underway on several ships.
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Wilson
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Weber
Meter
Amenea
D”Ity
Amare Wn Ney Gummers
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Germany
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Omiera
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United States
Lie Etrerreal Wizand
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Artficia
New York
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