War Power Fight Aims at Controlling Lumber Supply
Washington March 13 reports show calls to commandeer timber and lumber for national needs, with proposals giving the president authority to direct which timber is cut and how it is sawn. Lumbermen argue the move threatens industry, while Congress debates within war power and railway control issues.
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Pondiaas Hall
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War Department
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Michigan
Tre Dome
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Western Mills
Thomas
Colorado
Kirby
Arkansas
Crowder Plan Faces House Protest in Draft Debate
A March 11 Washington report details opposition to General Crowder over a plan for conscription. Lawmakers criticize the proposal as granting military control and challenge its scope, with key figures harboring doubts about Second Draft provisions and enforcement.
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Freseo
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Chass Ane
Iran
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House
Baler Eedures
Europe
Gordon Shallen
Berger Wise Nuchols Harmen
Hull
H O
Amiitars Service
Committee Pushes Rail and River Freight Expansion Plan
A joint committee led by commissioners from New York and New Orleans proposes expanding coal transport by river and rail this summer. They urge increased use of ships and barges, and new terminal facilities to relieve railway congestion. Urgent defense funding and draft act amendments are discussed for wartime measures.
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Big Offensive Rumors Stir War News Across Fronts
Reports describe a major upcoming push on the Toul sector with Allied and Axis forces readying methods of attack. Disjointed dispatches from Bandietu to Odessa note military movements and official statements signaling a possible western front offensive planned by Allied and German forces.
Mrs Garfields Dead Widow of Faires A Frarteld
Mrs Lurcretys Rudolph Gane widow of fairfield star Mrs died at Wedwonter Nome in south Pasadena aged twenty six years. The funeral services were held and the burial followed at 4 oclock.
Aviator Drowned In Hampton Roads Incident
An aviator identified as MacNaughton reportedly drowned after his seaplane plunged into the sea near Hampton Roads during a Norfolk assault period. A companion occupant in the machine survived uninjured though name withheld by authorities.
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Norfolk
MacNaughton
Wang
Hampton Roads
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Goxseroment
Hands Across the Sea Message From American Labor
American workers led by Samuel Gompers issue a cordial message to the Russian Soviet government urging unity against Teuton domination. The note, sent via the American Federation of Labor, expresses American willingness to help Russia safeguard freedom and democracy and invites guidance on how help may be extended.
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American Federation of Labor Today
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de Parment
Camp Grant News Highlights Military Transfers
The report outlines personnel moves at Camp Grant including Edward Rash leaving for Washington and a reassignment of a driver to replacement depot. It notes upcoming operations and the involvement of Corporal Thomas Miller Apple in duties, with general references to staff work and timing.
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Edward O
Rash
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Thomas Willer
Apple Ray
Noth
Fang
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Whitman Veto Threat on Referendum Measure
New York Governor Whitman plans to veto a bill enacting the federal prohibition referendum to the people rather than the legislature. The administration opposes the assembly’s amendment and pushed for direct referendum while noting high authority favors immediate action.
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Wisconsin Storm Delays Travel and Power Lines
A severe Wisconsin storm today brings heavy rain and winds, disrupting transportation and communications. Snow and sleet mix with freezing temperatures in southern areas, while ice causes damage to lines and utilities across the state.
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United Prensa
Senate approves two additional secretaries of war
In Washington on March 1 the Senate today passes the measure to create two more assistant secretaries of war. The act would appoint Howard Ro Stellinkus as a potential secretary candidate. the second nomination remains uncertain and subject to confirmation.
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Senate
Howard Ro Stellinkus
Wounded by Shrapnel Is Archie Roosevelt
The article depicts Archie Roosevelt wounded by shrapnel during World War I. It notes a message from the colonel and references medical status, with details about the campaign and wartime injuries. The narrative mentions friends and officers discussing his condition and recovery timeline.
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Archie” Roosevelt
German American Ticket Appearance Sparks Local Comment
A German American ticket appearance arouses comment in the Minnesota city as residents discuss the German voters on the ballot. Officials and citizens debate the impact on the upcoming election while observers note the political tension in the town.
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Minnesota
Meets Boy From Home
Fragmentary text describes a meeting involving a person aboard a ship, a captain named Firg, and a signal crew. Mentions of Wisconsin Telephone Company and a distant voyage hint at a transport or wartime context. The readable names include Mileswalker and Captain Willan Chapman.
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Copten
Willan Chapman Glmore Fc
Wisconsin Telephone Company
Workless days to release men for farms urged
The draft debate centers on using workless days to shift labor to farms. Discussions reference Overman bill powers and government delegation to manage industry and production plans while urging action on national manpower and wartime economy.
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Teutons Short of Airplanes Amid Zeppelin Debate
A late 1915 New York dispatch argues Germany lacks sufficient aircraft to sustain air war against Britain. It notes Von Hindenburg’s limits on air operations and the Allies’ air superiority as a turning factor, urging aerial control along the western front and American support to blunt German efforts.
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Imes von Mindenburg
Contol
West Front
Americn
Ameria
Datl
Reich von
Noted Educator Comin to Speak at Normal School
The editor of The Boston Journal, Winship, will address the Mens Club and others at the Oshkosh Normal School about 49 a.m. The event aims to discuss educational topics with emphasis on national concerns.
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Boston
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Anpet
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Asee
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Creel Protest Draws House Attention Over Deportation Fallout
An obscured report notes Creel on the committee seeking information from President Wilson about deportation policy and possible withholding of aid. The piece references opposition from Bolles and friction with civil authorities, signaling ongoing political controversy and anticipated action.
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Senate
House
Unclear OCR Fragment
Fragmentary text about Port of the Beenonme Pro and Vesec, with scattered references to meetings, monitoring, and local figures. The readable portions do not form a coherent event or report.
More Railroad Men Recruited for War Service
Nine thousand nine hundred more railroad workers will join nationwide recruiting to support WWI efforts. A campaign meeting is planned in Amerton and Chicago recruiters will outline roles for those enlisting, with departures and commissions expected soon.
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Taorius
Amert
Caradein J
Puiish
Chicago
Lone Candidate Leads in City Mayoral Race
A single candidate, Charles Lichtenberg, appears poised to win the mayoral election as results indicate he will secure the position. The race centers on his bid and potential approval of reforms, with supporters optimistic about change.
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Erg United Press
Vale
Charles Lo
Tentine
Lloyd George Speaks on Deliverance and Wartime Alliances
London Premier Lloyd George declares in a National Council speech that fighting alongside American brethren is for deliverance from bondage and hints government will prioritize bread for children over beer for parents while a new German peace maneuver unsettles allies. The report discusses possible German concessions in the west and continued pressure from entente diplomats amid rising wartime tensions.
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Laited Press
London
Lloyd George
National Council of Free Churches
Washington, D. C
Germany
Near East
Shooting on Chicago and Alton train leaves man dead
On March 13 an unidentified man shot Mark Sawyer and Mrs Geneva Clirk aboard a Chicago and Alton line train from Chicago to here. The killer leaped free as the train moved. Motive remains undetermined. Clirk is wounded.
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Mark Sawyer
Geneva Clirk
Chieiga & Alton
Chicago
Ndex
Banger
Hark Pine
Clath
Weather forecast fragment for weekend transition
Fragmentary forecast notes a shift in temperature and winds ahead of a weekend change. Mentions names like Aron Berthemat and Lora Mheereay with unclear roles. No clear location or dates discernible.
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Otrsight Amd
Aron Berthemat
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