War state urged as cabinet weighs steps to prepare
Washington March 20 senior members of President Wilson's cabinet urged that a state of war with Germany exists now and should be declared. They backed preparation for hostilities, with the president possibly signaling war in a congressional address. Navy plans push armed neutrality and potential cooperation with British and French fleets to clear submarines from shipping routes.
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Judge Advocate General
Nation Takes Steps for War
A wartime program is outlined to prepare U S forces and protect coasts. President Wilson and Navy officials authorize rapid expansion, including $115 million emergency funding, 150 million bond issue, eight hour limits on naval construction, 60 submarine chasers, 200 110 foot patrol boats, and accelerated Annapolis classes to increase officers, with navy recruitment and shipyard actions to follow.
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Naval Academy
Annapolis
Unconfirmed Rumor of German Revolution Circulates
In London on March 20 United Press reports an unconfirmed rumor spreading in financial circles this afternoon about a possible revolution in Germany. The report notes the information is unverified and discusses potential implications for markets and political stability.
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London
Germany
British steamer Bra sank by German submarine
Cable advices from Belfast report the British steamer Bra of 2077 gross tons, 17 crew missing, sunk by a German submarine on March 11. The vessel, 1908 built and 220 feet long, was registered at Newentle, with plain flag, and details reach St John via Associated Press.
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Royal Neighbors of America Open Convention in Twin Cities
Nearly five hundred delegates attend the state convention of the Royal Neighbors of America in Neenah and Menasha Wisconsin. The session features an invocation by Rev Ruege, welcome by S A Cook, addresses by Henry Sherrin and K A Williams, with Barbara Loerchar presiding and officer elections to follow in the afternoon.
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S.A. Cook
Tienry Sherrin
Modern Wookmen of America
K. A. Willams
Eqaitable Fraternadman
Lowlan M. Parks
Barbara Troeschar
Offcers
Government Power to Stop Rail Strikes Cited
United Press reports the Adamson law decision affirms government power to prevent strikes by interstate railroad workers. Rail managers and labor leaders split on the ruling, noting the public interest in rail service and comparing it to naval and military duties.
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Supreme Court
Witchmen's Union of North ‘A
Congress
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Wilson
Shadow Lawn
Deposed heir and wage changes spark rail labor clash
A deposed heir and reports of death frame a period of labor tension as Brotherhood chiefs draft new wage scales and back pay from January 1. Railroads plan to implement the terms with unions nationwide, while critics warn of potential rate hikes as railroad profits soar, though back pay and interest on delayed wages are debated.
Crews Of Sunk Ships Reported Safe And Lost
A Glasgow cable released in New York confirms the City of Memphis crew total. Forty nine men from the ship survived, with no American deaths reported, while earlier reports noted heavy loss aboard the Vigilancia and other vessels torpedoed by German subs.
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Ame
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Ogrean Steamship Company of
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Oberty
Memphis
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Onn
Borum
Norfolk
Trish
Election at Milwaukee primary fields five school board seats
Eighteen candidates compete for five Milwaukee school board seats in a crowded primary. Voter turnout appears low with less than half the registered voters expected to cast ballots. Nomination details for fourth branch judgeships of the circuit and civil courts are incomplete in the report.
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Pasteurize Milk Urged to Combat Epidemic
A statement from The Mave Foundation urges effluent pasteurization of milk to ensure safety for consumers amid an epidemic in Rochester and surrounding areas. It notes infected milk as a virulent medium, cites eight deaths and over 180 illnesses, and calls for inspection and grading practices enhanced by health authorities, physicians, and nurses to curb the outbreak.
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Munn
Mave Foundation
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Org. Fe
TL Hosenow
CL C. von Hers
Mayon Pounder
Athena Vali
Neenah Lady Expires After Long Illness
Special to The Nort mah Wisconsin. Ma fiaviakh Bibrock died this aft at about 10 oclock on Wisconsin avenue after an illness of more than a month. Mrs Babrow Save of age and fate tested for years, late Lips was one of Neenah’s instin iat ven and was associated with the Kimberly & Chari Co. Mrs Babearkik survived there taught Inrs, Mrs James Adaar of Cored, and the Missaig thet Helen Batteork, both of this oifened ty sons FAL Baheark of Neenai and Ceearge Baboack oat Tammavill. The funeral arrangements five not yet been made. A woman's dips are cool things to live unless youlew feet tie heart hehbing them.
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Recognition of New Russian Rulers Likely by United States
Washington reports that the United States may recognize the new revolutionary government in Russia. Ambassador Francis conveyed the information to the State Department, noting the absence of disorder reports and suggesting food orders prevail. Congress contemplates resolutions praising the new regime as Finland’s government reshapes.
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London
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Dame Committee
Revolt in Russia: New Facts Disclosed in Helsinki Dispatch
United Press reports from Helsinki that iis sian troops seized Kiala Maret 2 and that Admiral Njertan was shot with fourteen officers aboard harbor ships. Patrasgrad details state Grand Duke Nicholaa’s popularity rise as abdication links emerge and rumors of a republic form circulate amid Russia’s upheaval.
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Helsingforsy
Finland
Njertan
Todiey
Donation Mystery Behind Trinity Guild Hall Gift
Mrs James Johnston of Oshkosh supported Trinity Episcopal church with a thirty five thousand dollar ladies guild hall gift. Her name was kept private until public notice, as she preferred the deed to stand without personal notoriety, reflecting her modest and charitable nature.
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Pinalky
French Army Pressing Toward the Germans Near St Quentin
Paris reports French troops in Macedonia captured a hill and two towns near Monastir, taking 1,200 prisoners. British forces east of Lake Doiran took prisoners as well. In New York a Daycaster wire notes French forces approaching the Hindenburg line with Lille Cambrai St Quentin within reach though unclear if they have entered. German forces reportedly released up to 200,000 troops for a future counteroffensive, while fighting persists along the Somme Verdun Champragne regions.
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London
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Railroad Builder and Civil War Veteran dies in Pratt
Wade Bishop, eighty, pioneer railroad builder and Civil War veteran, died today in Pratt. He helped build main line river division of the Chicama, Mileauker & Paub and other tracts, including early divisions in the northwest region.
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Local Weather Update For Northern Region Tonight
A brief weather notice reports cooler conditions in the northwest with light winds. Maritime and regional forecasts indicate a drop in temperatures overnight and into tomorrow morning.
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