Russian Duma Seizes Control Amid Revolt in Petrograd
Reports from Berlin and Stockholm describe a three day revolution in Russia with the Duma's executive committee displacing ministers. Petrograd is under committee rule with 20,000 troops. Deputy Englehart named commander. Proclamations urge normal life, while censorship and unrest spread.
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Petersburg Telegraphic Agency
Official Report of a Russian Revolt
Official report from United Pro Petrograd dated March 14 describes public anger over transport chaos and government discontent. It notes dissolution of the reichstrat and the duma’s refusal to accept the imperial ukase, with a new executive committee led by Rodzianski. The report claims the duma would form a people friendly government with army support. It says revolution rumors originate from Berlin and calls for world awareness. The Associated Press notes Russia’s secrecy and limited information in Washington. Diplomatic efforts focus on keeping Russia in the Entente amid reports of a possible separation.
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Germany
Guests Resume Poise After Fire In Hotel
Special to The Northqwestern reports Petersburg Florida March 15 guests at the W Coast Inn, partly gutted by yesterday morning fire, recover today. One third of rooms damaged. valuables lost. A hotel guest and staff helped others to safety as flames drew attention to the blaze. Loss about 5000 dollars. two trunks saved. hotel back in operation.
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Cuban forces land to retake Santiago from rebels
Havana reports Cuban government troops disembarking at Santiago to take possession of the city. Announcement received says government forces are moving in to retake the key Cuban city, with Associated Press dispatch confirming the development on March 15.
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British Near Bapaume in Face of Rain and German Defenses
World War I dispatches report British troops advancing toward Bapaume amid heavy rain and German resistance. British lines extend west of the city as Haig notes gains and fresh attacks on trenches. Russian and Italian fronts also show progress with Turks retreating in the Caucasus and Italian forces taking Bucamez Topol.
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Oshkosh Men Visit San Diego Tourists Flock South
Special to The News: Walte and H C Roenitz of Oshkosh report warm weather since February 22 at the US Grant hotel in San Diego Cal. They note plentiful automobile roads, rising tourist traffic, and a new kelp industry producing potash and iodine formerly from Germany. They toured the Exposition.
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Germany
Chicago lawyer leaped to death from hotel window
Radolah Matz, a Chicago lawyer, jumped from a Belmone hotel eighteenth floor window in New York today and was killed instantly. Mrs Mats who was with him said her husband had been ill and under treatment. Police reported no signs of foul play as investigation continues.
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Matz
Chicago
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Famous Turkish City Bagdad Falls to British Hand
A British occupation of Bagdad, the Turkish hub in Mesopotamia, signals a grave Turkish setback. The city has served as the base for Turkish operations in Persia, once controlling about thirty thousand square miles. Russian pressure from Kir???manshah and Erzerum suggests an imminent junction of Allied forces leading to Turkish evacuation.
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France Urges U S Entry as War Turning Point
Paris reports France believes swift U S entry into World War I could hasten victory for the Allies. Officials say Washington’s decision would be final, with American joining forces against Germany seen as decisive morally and physically. French people ready for sacrifices to shorten the war.
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British steamer Saga Nare sunk by German submarine
Warren line sources say British steamer Saga Nare bound for Liverpool was sunk. Cargo listed as tallow and hale tm. British consulate confirms two American firemen Michael Holloway and John Useary aboard the Saga Nare the day before departure. official word still uncertain.
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John Useary
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Looks Like a Compromise In Railway Controversy
A New York eight hour day conference between railroad unions and management follows a scaled back proposal. The unions seek eight hours with overtime pay, while a compromise would set nine hours paid at a proportional rate. A possible presidential intervention to avert a strike looms as the plan is considered.
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Senators Divided On Colombian Treaty Debate
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee report on the Colombia treaty for purchasing farmland is published as debate begins. The report favors the agreement and emphasizes considering the treaty on present merits without regard to past Colombia United States differences.
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Naval bids too high for four battleships planned
United Press reports that U S naval procurement shows private builders asking about ten percent profit over cost for four battle cruisers and a plan to build one new government yard ship in response. The navy department weighs four ships on a cast basis amid high bids and seeks efficiency.
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Strike Crisis Deepens As Rail Unions Clash
Fear of a nationwide rail strike grows as unions and managers confront each other in Chicago. Officials push for an eight hour day while awaiting a Supreme Court decision on the Adamson Law. Embargoes spread across lines in preparation as tensions rise and talks continue.
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Brotherhoods On Strike If Mee: Psoaps
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America
Turbulent Day Reports Across War Fronts and Diplomacy
Reports describe a railway strike dispute in New York involving unions and railroad officials. In Russia a revolution unfolds with the Duma toppled and a safety committee in control. Kemmunshah falls to attackers, British steamer Saga has sunk, with reports of American passengers missing aboard. Germans seek peace, submarine activity rises, and Gerard’s ambassadorial return notes U S policy shifts.
Week Without Bread At Budapest Hotel Bristol
A report from Budapest notes a patron named Baron Kirerthy faced a breadless week after a dinner at Hotel Bristol. He attempted to pay with nontransferable bank tickets, which the waiter refused, forcing him to endure a breadless stay while the issue was to be resolved.
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Oshkosh Men in Assembly Fight Bill to Quit Saloons
Oshkosh legislators oppose a state wide measure to close saloons at 11 pm in small towns. The bill failed 62 to 45 after Assembly debate led by Hart, Hare, and Woodard. Amendment to apply a hospital closing rule statewide was rejected.
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Battle rages as Mex troops clash with Villa men at Trincheras
Reports from Mexico say heavy fighting continues between Mexican forces and Villa supporters at Trincheras. Eight automobile loads of wounded were rushed to Santa Ana as the clash drew attention from the war department in Washington.
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New Minister of War amid Cabinet Crisis
Admiral Lacaze will temporarily succeed Lyantes as minister of war, following Lyantes resignation that deepens the cabinet crisis. Briand faced criticism of the government’s personnel amid ongoing war pressures and the senate vote of confidence.
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Border Exodus Reported as Troops Guard Frontier
Fragmented OCR note reports national guard patrols at the border amid wartime mobilization. Mentions March timetable and General Pershing in the War Department, with implied planning for home defense and troop deployment.
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Gener Pershing
War Department
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Forecast for Vilserusin-tacrens ag changes
Forecast shows cloudiness and rain tonight with only a slight chance of clearing Friday. Warmer air may bring gusty winds and a rapid rise in temperatures by morning with cooler conditions expected later. Local observation notes cloudy and windy conditions.
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