Nation mobilizes state troops for police duties in wake of war
Amid growing war tensions the United States orders twenty additional infantry regiments and five separate battalions into federal service for internal security. Naval recruiting directors push to reach full strength of 8700 enlisted. new military departments are created on the Atlantic coast to manage Eastern and Western forces.
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Great Lakes
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National Guard
Wilson
Navy
Atlantic
Leonard Wood
Department of East
Southeastern
Charleston
J. Franklin Bel
Western Department
Stern Department
Governor's Yehaud
Hunter Liggett
Department of the Philippines
San Francisco and
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Clarence R. Edwards
Department of the Panama
Caval
Wisconsin Third Regiment Mobilized For Defense
The Northwestern reports Adjt Gen Grianda Holway received war department orders to mobilize the Third Wisconsin infantry regiment made up of northern and northwestern companies. The move aims to protect postal, commercial, and military channels amid wartime tension. Major Barry will assign companies to central division posts. several Wisconsin towns are listed as units.
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Madison
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Wisconsin Infantry
Adjt
Grianda Holway
Ha War Department
Holway
Barry
War Department
Chienmo
Wisconsin
Neilsville
Wallnston
Portage
Menomonie
Superior
Hudson
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Tomah
Milwaukee Wis
Navy Station
Jackies
Grend Avenue
Richards
York City
Majo Marshall Cowan
J. John ‘Torter
Capt. Peres
National Defense Convention
National Guard Association
Springfield
Things National Guard
Dickson
Chicago
Missouri
St. Louis
Missouri National Guardsmen
Washington
Fort Snelling
Minneapolis
Minn
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Laker
Minnesota
Fort. Snelling
War Orders Issued Amid War Department Shakeup
Autobiographical style note outlines army expansion toward 264000, new departments chaired by General Wood and Bell, mobilization of thirty two National Guard regiments, and rapid activation of 420 colonels as mobilization proceeds ahead of a likely Congress declaration of war with Germany.
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Germany
Congress
German Plot Suspected In Milwaukee Raid
Federal investigators questioned about a dozen men in Milwaukee in a probe of alleged German plots. Special agents had worked in the city for weeks, while the chief of the investigation declined to discuss details or confirm the suspects' nationalities.
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Chicago
Mareh
Milwaukee
Osymad
MintoufFi Jabaurch
Une de
Five Die in Minnesota Ax Murders Case at Kleeman Home
Redwood Falls Minnesota reports a grim triple tragedy with William Kleeman allegedly killing six people with an ax, including children, between Friday night and Sunday morning. A schoolteacher who boards at the home found the bodies. Kleeman, from a prominent local family, is said to have been in heavy debt.
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Redwood Allie
Minn
Willian Kleeman
Clement
Mr Mann Patriotic In Plaid Speech At Patriot Meeting
A garbled local text notes Mr Mann speaking at a patriotic gathering in Pennsylvania. The report mentions a meeting at a center, references a wedding and horse event, and hints at political themes about taxation and republican ideals. The fragmentary details include names and places but lack clear sequence or outcome.
China and Germany in agreed response to Peking stance
Germany and China joined in a jointly reported stance as March 4 outlined. The text notes ongoing tension with the Peking government and signals coordinated reaction to recent events affecting bilateral ties.
Col Hicks Visit To Washington Sparks Legal Talk
Col Hicks and Mrs Hicks arrived in Washington to consult with officials and discuss legal matters. The visit aims to address warnings and seek counsel while staying in the capital.
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Washington
John Wicks
His
Ashington
Orida
Supreme Court Recess Delays Decision in Virtue Stretcher Case
Washington dispatch reports the Supreme Court recessed with no ruling on a case involving an elderly woman described as a “stretcher lady.” The decision, expected next day, awaits justices amid ongoing deliberations.
War Preparations Expand Across Atlantic to Save U S Navy
The Northwestern Washington dispatch outlines US plans to press defenses with vigor if war comes. Officials say protection will extend beyond neutral rights, reaching barred zones and Atlantic supply lines. Submarines, ships, and munitions will be mobilized, with France aided and commerce ships safeguarded.
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Washington, D.C
Atlantic
Berlin
United Sites
Bere Nin
Men Called to Arms Across States Declared in Federal Service
National guard units in thirteen states were called into federal service. Units listed include Illinois Jet and Slth battalions, Indiana Second Infantry, Iowa First Regiment Infantry, Missouri First and Third Panthers Infantry, Wisconsin Infantry regiments, Colorado First and Seventh separate battalions, Wyoming Second Infantry, Ohio Third and Seventh regiments, California Second, Pitth Seventh Regiment Infantry, Idaho Second Regiment Infantry, Montana Second Regiment Infantry, with several others already in service and not to be Mustered out. Affected states include Illinois Indiana Iowa Missouri Wisconsin Colorado Wyoming Ohio California Idaho Montana and more. Some units in Pennsylvania Maryland District of Columbia Virginia Vermont New Jersey Delaware and New York are named as called or to be called. The list also notes units already federalized and those to be mustered out.
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Chicago
Nicuiee
Hie
Woon
Mthnesota
Thomas
Barry
Central Department of the Army
Wood
Minnesota Infantry
Narponder
HL Thamsen
North Dakota
Tharlson
Shire Guard
Port Sheridan
Ber 14
Porg Sneling
Minn
Fort Riley
Kan
Department Comander
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Ind
Ausguert Tty
Fort J. A. Russell
Fort Dea Maines
Ovto
National Guard
Wisconsin
United Press
Washington
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Fist Regiment
Missovei
Lion
Colorado
Seror
Batallons
Infante Wyoming
Infantr Ofio
Xu Regiemuk Regi
Pitth
Idaho
Serand
Montana
Spparate Baliations
OHTO
Hint
Sitth
Innsylvania
Maryland
District OF Columbia
Virginia
Severil
Vermont
York
New Jersey
Laware
First Armed American Ship Arrives Safely
The St Lots, the first armed American ship to reach a British port with passengers aboard, arrived safely at her destination. Reported by the state department, the ship departed New York and followed a route kept private while officials assess the voyage and the armed ships policy.
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St. Loula
Navy Department
DL i. Maren
Minerieau Trier
Louis
Betish
St Lots
New York
Wario
Weldon
Any American Prisoners Amid German Captivity
Fragmented wartime dispatch questions if any American citizens are among prisoners taken by German forces. The note mentions reports from a British port and efforts to confirm American captives amid concern and protest, referencing governmental response and wartime anxiety.
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Marcu
Germian Port
Conymeren
Kismiey
Weted
Spain Seizes Ships Amid Turmoil and Law Challenge
Sporadic reports describe Spain seizing vessels amid a government dispute. Officials claim lawful action under ministerial mandate while opponents contest legitimacy and raise questions about due process and international response.
Protection of Our Domain Main Government Problem
Washington dispatch reports the nation debates land defense and universal military training as Congress nears a special session. President Wilson weighs form of national service while Congress considers universal training, volunteers, or other arsenals to raise an army with broad public support and state resolutions backing training.
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Robert Render
United Presa Ril
Washington, D. C
Congress
Wilson
War College Universal Service LU
National Associatio
Ametys
Chamberlain
Senate
Renly
Oregon
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Mother and son killed in auto crash near Racine
An automobile struck a mother and her son as they crossed near Racine Wisconsin just north of the city. The mother died instantly and the son died hours later in hospital. The driver was taken into custody by police.
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Dames
Countes Bishway
Weather fragment for Colne region with cloudy brief forecast
Fragmentary weather notice describes cloudy conditions across Colne and coastal areas with likely rain later. Mentions wind shifts, possible storm risk, and general temperature remarks amid incomplete, unclear phrasing.
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