Algonquin Sunk by German Submarine. Ten Americans Aboard
Reports say the American steamship Algonquin, sailing from New York February 20 with foodstuffs, was torpedoed and sunk March 12 off Ireland. Twenty seven crew and officers were landed, including ten Americans led by Captain Weaver. Cargo valued over a million dollars. vessel worth about 450,000.
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New York
Algonquin
American Star Line
London
Algonquie
Yendon
British Resistry
Plymouth
J. C. Stephens
Fire in Florida Hotel Routs Out Oshkosh People
A four story West Coast Hotel in St. Petersburg Florida suffered a morning fire that drove out about a hundred guests. Guests, including Mrs. Muggins and Mrs. J. T. Boyce, aided by bravely saving personal effects, escaped as smoke filled the building. Fire was controlled quickly and hotel plans to resume business after debris removal.
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Florida
St. Petersburg
J. T. Boyce
Claire
S. Broad
Vessel Folio To Bristol In 1807 Built Ship Recalled
The Folio left New York February 26 bound for Bristol. An 8,795 ton gross vessel built in 1807, it was originally the Italian liner Prineine de Piemonte. It was later acquired by Uranium One and renamed the Printipelo Thesinard ling. The Folio’s deck and ownership changed, and Captain Thomas Inch, once commander of the Traniu aboard the steamship Volturno, led the voyage. Captain Inch was decorated for bravery during the disaster.
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Bristol
Follo
New York
Prineine de Piemonte
Uranium One
Printipelo Thesinard
Ue Folio
Thomas Inch
Traniu
Volturno
Inch
Turks Destroy All Riches
An Associated Press report from London on March 14 states that since February 23 Turkish forces have removed valuables in Bagdad while Allied units seized booty including equipment, arms, and ammunition. About 500 Turkish wounded were abandoned, and Turkish dead and prisoners were left along the Tigris. On Bagdad’s entry, Hor al inhabitants welcomed Allied forces, with disturbances fading as order returned after Turkish evacuation.
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Associated Press
London
Bagdad
Tigris
Conferring of Degrees by Wisconsin Masons Dates Set
Milwaukee Wis March 14 coter Lisi Rite Masons conferred the fourth and fifth degrees on candidates. Secretary George W Trall of the Wisconsin consisters announced upcoming dates for degrees: March 14 fourth and fifth. March 1 sixth, seventh and eighth. March 28 ninth, tenth and eleventh. April 4 twelfth and thirteenth. April 11 fourteenth. Wisconsin council Princes of Jerusalem meets April 18 for eighteenth and sixteenth degrees. Wisconsin chapter of Trowe Croix meets April 23 for seventeenth and eighteenth degrees.
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Iottink Tile Masons
United Praca
Milwaukee
Wis
Cotel Lisi Rite Masons
Tnday
George W. Trall
Wisconsin Consisters
Wisconsin Council, Princes of Jerusalem
Wisconsin
Trowe Croix
Sudden Death at Racine Post Office
John JT Pryce age fifty five noted Racine post office employee died of heart failure shortly after returning from lunch at the Racine Post Office. Prompt aid by colleagues and medical staff revived him briefly before death.
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fRy
Racine, Wis
March
John
JT. Pryce
Racine
Mr. Price
Eye Injured Child Saved After Inland Wisconsin Incident
In La Crosse Wisconsin March 14 three year old Toseah Slickey scratched an eye from its socket while playing with his one year old brother Alois. A physician reinserted the optic and believes the baby's sight will be saved.
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Ta Crosse, Wis
Toseah Slickey
Alois
China cuts ties with Germany over passports to envoy
The Chinese government reports severing diplomatic relations with Germany and handing German envoy passports. German ships at Shanghai are seized with crews placed ashore under guard and guards placed on the vessels. Navy officers in Chinese waters offer no further details.
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Shangheai
Aomeri
Ington
DB. C
Can
Paul 8
Relasch
Peking
State Department
China
Germany
Shanghai
Eager for Lakes to Open Amidst Winter Freight Congestion
Merchants in Manjuette Michigan and copper country towns brace for late lake navigation as winter freight congestion and railroad embargoes strain supply chains. Shipments depend on early opening of Lake Superior steamers from Port, easing auto imports and copper shipments, though experts warn openings may slip beyond normal spring dates due to harsh winter.
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Nasculanter Reds
Manjuette
Mich
Marel
Porte
Copper
Hancock
Detroit
Citier
Pointe
Dutte
Boata
Lake Superior
Madison men join American ambulance corps in France
Sixteen University of Wisconsin students will soon serve in the American ambulance corps in France. Five are already in service, eleven have just left for France. Names include Albert Gilmore and Lloyd Gardner of Madison, with others from Madison Cleveland and Milwaukee.
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Madison
Wis
Universlty
Wisconsin
France
Ding
Paris
Albert PL Gilmore
Lloyd ML. Garener
Ora McMurry
Lestie Rowley
Grand Rapids
Mich
C. Heady Powall
Milwaukee
Harry W. Craig
Cleveland
Ray B.* Williams
Dodgeville
Gilman D. Blake
Patriot at Green Bay Stows Yacht to Government
J W Mac Gillan of Green Bay has turned over the steam yacht Killarney a sixty five feet long and its crew to the United States government. The vessel can travel eleven miles an hour and is now under government control.
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Associated Press
Green Bay
Wis
March
United States
J. W. MacGillan
Killarney
Tariff Commission Named by President Wilson
Washington March 14 President Wilson has named members to the tariff commission. The nominees include Prof Frank W Teussig of Harvard University Former Representative Davis J Lewin of Cumberland Ad Former Representative William Cent of Kentfield Cal Danial C Roper of McCall 8 CO FP Costman of Denver Colo W S Culbertson of Emporia Kan.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Yeen
Tarif Commission
Frank W. Teussig
Harvard University
Davis J. Lewin
Cumberland
William Jcent
Kentfield
Cal
Danial C. Roper
McCall
British Victory Near Bapaume In Major Raid
Special dispatch from London reports British General Gough forces forcing German withdrawal west of Bapaume after heavy artillery bombardment. British troops advanced three and a half miles along a three mile front, capturing Grevnberg and Loupart wood and nearing Bapaume outskirts. German defenses leveled. many prisoners not confirmed.
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Chicago
the Tribune
Arthur
London
F Bapaume
Bapaume
Gough
Grevnberg
Loupart Wood
Hnes
Hetghts
Selient
Array
Bagaumes
Ines
Buchwoy
Achiet-le- Petit
Achiet-le-Girand
Beaulencourt
Tranaloy
Arras
Gerlin
Haig
Champagne
Berlin
Patte
Helgzian
Rkainar
Gener Falkenhayn
Ara von Straussenburg
Picardy
Roumanian
von Trindenburg
Jon Mackjensen
von Falkenhayn
Ronmania
Lake freighters needed in Green Bay for coming season
In Green Bay Wisconsin on March 4 0 lake freighters are in high demand as many boats will be pressed into service for freight on the lakes. Hartmann Grelling docks report five boats being refitted despite steel shortages and other material delays.
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Associated Press
Green Bay
Wis
Satvica
Thin City
Hartmann-Grelling
Carl Hartmann
Mr. Hartmann
Green Bay Company
Nye
Herrmann
Cruth
United States strengthens defenses amid war tensions
The American military and naval authorities push to fortify land and sea defenses as China breaks with Germany. The Algonquin was sunk by a German submarine with no casualties, while railway workers threaten an eight hour strike unless wages and conditions improve. Shipyards on the Great Lakes and other ports shift to wood construction to meet anticipated spring demand for lake cargo and batteaux.
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United States
Ricks Backs Bill On Municipal Bond Authority
Madison March 14 Opponents and supporters debated a bill by former Attorney General Emmett Hicks to have the attorney general review and endorse municipal bonds. Proponents argued it would aid buyers and curb legal flaws. opponents warned it could overburden the AG and mask void or questionable issues. The senate committee on corporations planned further consideration before a verdict.
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Madison
Wis
Senate
Emmett Hicks
Oshkosh
Wisconssin
Heke
Flon
Bodan
Milwaukee
Toden
Boden
Pris Teally Ap
Committee On Corporations
Wausau Merchants Seek Cooperative Delivery Plan
Local merchants, aided by the Wausau Chamber of Commerce, plan a meeting soon to discuss cooperative delivery ideas and organize efforts to launch the new system in Wausau Wisconsin. The note ends with a stray line about a faulty brain joke, not related to the item.
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Waneme
Oty Associated Preas
Wausau, Wis
Wausau
Wausan Chamber of Commerce
Defense rushes work as Army and Navy mobilize ships
Washington reports vigorous push to expand naval and air power with eight Atlantic Gulf aeronautic stations, two dirigibles, six to eight seaplanes per station, and new 110 foot scout boats. Secretary Daniels plans five battle cruisers, bids opened for Treasury canal zone projects, and New York calls for guards over vast explosives.
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Chicago
Washington
Atlsatic
Gulf 21
Joint
Army-Navy Board
Exch
Navy Department
Daniels
New York City Board of Pldermen
War Department
PAL Awrial Arm
Gif Coast Aeronautis
Air Service
Pensacola
Fla
Deum Iash
Coca Solo
Colon
Canal Zone
Brovka
Cumming
Railway Workers In Secret Meeting Reports Strike Action
The article notes a secret gathering of national railway workers leaders from Washington to discuss a looming strike. Officials signaled a forthcoming statement if action is decided, while railroad representatives denied details and awaited Supreme Court rulings on constitutional questions related to labor law.
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New York
Macumin
Broekerhood
Washington
Brook
Brotherhood
Tia
Edition not Wireless but Nearly So
The Northwestern went a day without direct wire service as Associated Press and United Press were silent. Telegraph and telephone routes carried a roundabout summary of key events, aided by internal correspondents and mail service. The paper notes this is the first such outage in about ten years, the last due to a sleet storm, and hopes for restored conditions tomorrow.
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Northwestern
Associated Press
United Press
Gerrice
Nike
Congress Eyes Rates For Scout Vessels And War Shipwork
Congress authorized seven scout vessels essential to wartime efficiency yet only one contracted so far. Bids opened for six more at about 6 million dollars each, armor excluded, with the department unsure how many shipbuilders would bid. Shuttered yards along the Main coast resume large scale work to meet heavy tonnage demand while security concerns rise over explosives near New York and New Jersey.
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Congress
Department
Suttle Construction Company
Ashindow
Board of Aldermen
War Department
New York City
New Jersey
Edward A. Wiandford
Maine
War disease described by German doctors causes mental hunger
An article from Germany cites a new so called war disease, a mental panic spreading through peaceful rural areas. Doctors warn it produces fear and confusion, a psychosocial hunger, spreading quickly among sufferers and shaping behavior as people seek to mask their anxiety with evasive actions.
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Amsterdam Tech
Germany
Carman
La Follette Meeting Hints at Hearing on Petitions
Local assembly efforts wrapped toward a Wednesday hearing as La Follette supporters push petitions across Wisconsin. Visitors included Judge Martin Leuce from Lunia observing bills on circuit court procedures, while concerns raised about dangerous chemical combinations and alcohol in travel are noted in the record.
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Madson
Wis
Turley
Winwuete
Annate
la Follette
Tisit
Turday
Joder Martin Leuce
Sinking of the Algonquin Casts Shock Over Washington
Washington officials reacted with deep concern to the reported sinking of the American steamship Algonquin with no warning. Germany's stance and President Wilson's arming plan prompted fears it may be considered an act of war, though no lives were listed as lost and awaiting official details.
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Washington
Algonquin
Associated Prowse
D. C
Completa Oftelu
Germany
Puthiess
Wilson
Jeaders
United States
Econ-Gress
Gorman
Nebraska Progressives Read to Back Either Democrats or Republicans
Nebraska Progressives who joined the Wilson Independent league last campaign intend to attend a St Louis conference on April 12 and declare political beliefs. They will back the Democratic or Republican party if it adopts a democracy program. otherwise they favor an independent liberal party with national scope. The platform calls for public utility ownership including railroads, land taxation by single tax, nationwide prohibition, and international laws enforced by courts. suffrage, presidential primaries, initiative and referendum expansion, enhanced ballot, and recall of judicial decisions.
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Associated Press
Omaha
Neb
Nebraska
Progressive Party
Wilson Independent League
St. Lotie
Democratic
Republican Party
National Liberal Party
Wage Fight on Saloons in Mellen April Vote
Diss ar a completing arrangement today for a how fight on the question of licensing saloons which is to be submitted to electors here in the April election. This will be theirst vote in years on the liquor question. Days have been quietly organized for weeks, it is stated, and are prepared for a sharp tight election day.
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Ify United
Mellen
Wis
Local Weather Forecast Notes Little Change Evening Winds
The forecast for Whereesia-Pertty county tonight shows little change with a temperate air mass and diminishing winds. Local observers report steady atmospheric conditions and no significant weather events expected.
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Ham Wend
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J. J. McGillan
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