Americans Missing as Sussex Sinks in English Channel
London reports Americans aboard the damaged Sussex include Joshua D Armitage and Helen Baldwin among many others. Authorities confirm significant loss of life with sixty to eighty-five missing. rescue attempts and conflicting fate reports follow.
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Algecian Press
London
Ure Sussex
English Channel
Joshua D' Armitage
XR. Baldwin
Helen Baldwin
Elizabeth Baldwin
Gertrude L. Barnes
Charles J. Crooker
Samuel Bemis
Henry Deer
Ida Deer
Fatten c. S. Hirde
Edna
Hardewank Huxley
Dorokby Philipps Hilton
Exlna
Frances Hilton
Edna Hall
John H. Heartey
Edward Marshall
Willer G. Penfield
Grace Henry Parker Jr
Alice W. Raise
Mes. T. Senne
Daniel Sargent
Tinslewoods Tulder
Won
Gertrede W. Nztik Warren
Francis E. Drake
American Witness Recalls Sussex Disaster at Sea
Edward Housley, who watched the Sussex explosion from the shore, recalls life rafts, lifeboats, and frantic scrambling as the steamer broke apart. He and others question whether a mine or torpedo caused the blast and describe wireless equipment destroyed and rescuers’ efforts amid heavy loss.
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London
France
Epithe
Sussex
Edward Housley
Herbie
Bical
Bud
Sud Tek
Fes
Dore
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Hves
Patria
Tubantia
Armstrong
Srelinic
jiPary
Bris
Igf Shagtoe Ko
Vari
United States
Loyal Wife and Trial Shadows in Grand Rapids Case
Dr Waite’s wife remains loyal amid narcotics crisis and family turmoil. The Waite family tensions unfold after a troubling night under guard as investigators probe the death of the father-in-law, John E Waite, a Grand Rapids millionaire. A hotel encounter with a woman listed as Mrs A W Walters surfaces, while Dr Waite seeks comfort and possible exoneration through notes from his in laws and statements from his wife.
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En Waite
John E
Grand Rapids
Warren W. Waite
Alm
A.W. Walters
Enior
Ethal Engi
In Fear of Submarines English Shippers Underwriters Worry
English shippers and underwriters in Havre grow anxious over submarine threats. Government measures increase uncertainty about insurance, cargo safety, and routing amid wartime tensions.
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Havre
Paper MIE Wen at Appleton Demands Eight Hour Shifts
Workers at Appleton press demand three eight hour shifts replacing two eleven or thirteen hour periods. The paper makers' union was broken fourteen years ago after a strike, but has recently reorganized.
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MIE
Appleton
Jean Caled
Tormoerre
Industrial Commission to Hold Oshkosh Hearing in April
The state industrial commission announced hearings will be held in Oshkosh in April. It is understood many claims will be considered at that time.
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Oshkosh
Northwestern
Madison
Wis
State Industrial Commission
If Would
Tme
Villa Flee West as Americans Die in Border Skirmish
Dispatches from El Paso report Villa eluding pursuers and moving west with Mexican bandits believed to have killed three Americans, two women and one man, in the desert border area. Details from Douglas and Carranza officials cite ongoing cross border violence and calls for stronger border patrols and U.S. intervention.
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el Paso
Texas
Mexwan
Gar
Carranza
Oze
Art
Generali
Tawpg Zaiyimg
Persisio
Gouglas
Ariz
Columbus
Mexico
Casas Grandes
W. AR. Sam
Givson
Border Patrol
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D. C
Marc Arredonde
Carransa
Secreta
Lansing
New York
Lansing Tobisador
Carranzero
Imenis
Carrapartment
Neiganda
Ona
New Mexico
Antonio
Andio
Press Marfa
del Rio
Funston
Twenty-fourth Infantry
Fort A. D. Russell
Marfa
Southern Pacific
Fahbens
Foltz
Garrisson
Agua
General Pershing
Ibs
el Pas
Seventh Infantry
Bell
Sinking ships feed U.S. fears border tensions rise
American lives and consular reports trigger new worries over German submarine activity. The Engl ishman and Sussex incidents prompt calls for thorough proof in Armstrong dispatches. Funston moves troops to border posts as Pershing awaits orders amid Villa clashes reports.
Rock County Republicans Convene Delegates for Senate Nomination
March 2 Republicans held a county convention at the courthouse to select delegates for the senatorial convention. E. Matheson and Thomas S. Solan were among those chosen to attend and carry the party's actions to the next gathering. The session aimed to nominate a candidate to present to voters at the upcoming election.
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E. Matheson
Thomas S. Solan
Bext
Eight Die As Tornado Tears Through Oklahoma Farm
A tornado struck a farmhouse in Oklahoma March 25 killing eight people. The cyclone roared along an eight mile path, destroying outbuildings and scattering debris across fields as rescuers surveyed the wreckage.
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Peraous
Fashion and Footwear Trends Highlight 1916 Haberdashery
An index page outlines fashion topics from Dress Faditoria and The Problem of Plerground Bacnier Centena to What Will Footwear Be and Those New Spring Fats. It also notes sports items and announcements, with sections on trends and style emerging in the era.
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Federal Bay Tre
Earl Tshor
Cauren
Suffragists Conclude Wisconsin Conference with Addresses
The Wisconsin Woman Suffrage Association wrapped two day conference in Milwaukee with interviews from Wisconsin representatives to Congress. Mrs. Ben Hooper and Mrs. Youmans of Wayland discussed voters' status while Carrie Chapman Catt of New York spoke on national suffrage work. Mrs. Mittie R Trumbull of Oregon stressed reliance on hard facts to win support and law for women, including a minimum wage. The final sessions closed Saturday afternoon with public access.
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DehhLosh
Wisconsin
Congress
Youmans
Carrie Chapman Cart
New York
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsia Woman Suffrage Association
Wiesgt
Muaic
Hen Hooper
Ositk Mes
Carrie Chapman Catt
Cbat
Milne R_ Trum
Oregon
Florence Bennett” . Cage
Werite
United States
Miocras
Trumbull
Mittie R Trumbull
Qoreson State
Chlid Labor Commission
Trumoull
Catt
Carr Ang
Esta
H. M.youmans
Ikesha
Twa
Service Exemption Refused for UK Newspaper Staff
The War Office rejects exemption requests for British newspaper workers including editors readers photographers and other editorial staff. The Newspaper Proprietors Association of London in receives no special favor as essential to publishing local papers. The ruling excludes actors, darkroom staff, and copy readers from exemption during wartime.
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Associated Press
War Office
Army Services
Great Man
Association of Lowion
London
Roosevelt Returns with Discovery of New Bird Species
A report describes Roosevelt noting a newly discovered bird variety in the Americas. He recalls it as about the size of a bat with wave‑living habits and a distinctive barking call. The native name was reportedly tae or dot.
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Polmies
Merjeani
Japan Britain ease tensions amid pacific naval accord rumors
Tokyo dispatch reports the foreign office denies rumors of a revision to the Anglo Japanese alliance and says Britain and Japan have agreed on a pacific parrot issue for ship schedules.
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Nemses
Associated Press
Tokyo
Foreign Office
Japan
Britain
Manufactures in United States Doubled in Value Since 1900
The Associated Press reports that U S manufacturers have doubled in value since 1900, based on 1915 census figures published by the foreign trade department and National City Bank. Output showed 144 items totaling about 24.0 billion dollars versus 1900 figures, making U S production twice that of any other nation.
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Associated Press
New York
United States
Foreign Trade Department
National City Bank
La Follette’s Neutrality Stance Split on War Prep
The text shows Robert La Follette arguing for government manufacture of wartime munitions while urging preparedness and coast defenses. He defends neutrality as a guiding policy and signals mixed views on wartime readiness without full commitment to arms building.
Portugal China dispute revised history sparks tension
A renewed account of past Portugal China boundaries inflames officials and widens a row over maritime rights. Portuguese police intervened to shield a woman amid a Chinese incident, and a gunboat fired a warning shot prompting further clashes. Harm was avoided as authorities boosted security around Hong Kong, Macau, and nearby ports.
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Portugal
China
Fred
Rciemeni
I. Chuese
Bie
Miatcae
E-fere
Hongkong
Tmens
Macao
I. Connerted
Ree Fuese
Inia
Prom
War and Agriculture Theme Noted in Fragment
Fragmentary OCR text mentions national focus on war and agriculture with unclear details about individuals, places, or events.
Unclear historical note on Erzernm defenses and figure
Fragmentary OCR describes a village Tamet near Erzernm with defenses and a birthplace referenced. Key names are missing or garbled, hindering precise identification of people or events.
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Erzernm
Adlic-Bietkenfest
Angeroltzhansen
Port Rico Prosperity Report Prompts Government Review
Government reports indicate economic improvements in Puerto Rico with rising prosperity and increased travel activity. Officials note stronger commerce and services indicators, while observers call for continued investment to sustain growth amid regional challenges.
Verdun War News Reports From Berlin Forward Fronts
Berlin dispatches claim Verdun is in flames with continued fighting around the Meuse in the Western theater. Artillery duels near the Meuse and Narocz Lakes met heavy returns as Russian forces pressed fronts, while German lines held with selective countering and limited local advances.
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Wday
Desterd
Meuse
Verdun
Brestern
Jacobstadt
Pussians Sgai
Meus
Narucz Lakes
Balkan
Artille
Narocz
Wiszniew
Narocz Lake
Blisniki
Mokryza
Postmaster of Kansas City Named After Senate Nominatio
Associated Press reports a Missouri senator settled the long dispute over the postmaster nomination in Kansas City. Bar y has been named by President Wilson and the nomination will be sent to the Senate soon. The selection ends a months long impasse between officials and the White House.
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Teng
Wissouri
Associated Press
Bary
Pree- Tilson
Kansas
Senate
Tne
Steele
Wilson
Kaiser going to Russia to supervise operations
Detectives from Berlin have reached the case to clear it of suspicious characters as part of important operations supervision.
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Kaiser
Russia
Berlin
Wisconsin Weather Forecast Calls for Colder Temperatures
The forecast predicts a cold spell spreading across the state with rising winds in the east. Expect a sharp drop tonight with colder conditions continuing Sunday in eastern areas and generally much cooler conditions statewide.
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San San der
Wisconsin
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