Demobilization Stalled as Guard Units Deployed for Police
At Washington and Chicago reports say war department paused further demobilization of National Guard units in federal service. Thirty nine central division guard units under arms ordered for strict censorship with assignments likely guided by Justice Department. security measures heightened around President Wilson and war message.
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Spica
Wilson
Bre
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Washington, D. C
National Guard
War Department
United Press
Chicago
Barry
Federal Building
Washington
Central West
Army
Regular Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Wisconsin moves to aid National Guardsmen families
The Wisconsin legislature plans actions to assist National Guardsmen and their families as relief measures unfold. Reports also describe the German retreat and shifting alliances while French and allied forces push on the western front. Central army chief Barry issues sealed orders on National Guard distribution for federal police duty.
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Cventral Army Department
National Guard
Yester
War funds backed by Federal Reserve to aid government
The Federal Reserve Board ordered cashing of army vouchers by all banks and pledged rediscount at 15 day discounts to support government creditors. Secretary Baker and Treasury head McAdoo coordinated with the Fed as War Department seeks credit relief. Morgan & Co offered $1,000,000 without interest but not accepted in light of Fed action.
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Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve System
War Department
Baker
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
Tefteral Reserve Board
J. P. Morgan & Co
Morgan Company
Kosher Market Stormed by Angry Shoppers in Chicago
A mob of angry women stormed a Kosher butcher shop in Chicago's northwest side Ghetto district at noon today protesting meat prices. Several police were badly beaten, windows broken, and property damaged during the riot as authorities struggled to restore order.
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Gaited Press
Chicago
Northwest Side
Storm kills multiple as Petrie, Alabama, is wrecked
Five whites and several negroes died when a violent storm struck Petrie eighteen miles north of Montgomery. Every house in Petrie was blown down, leaving the town largely destroyed.
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Associated Frogs
Montgomery
Ala
Petrie
Germany May Lose The Aid Of Two Allies
Vetrograd reports shifts in alliance alignments as Russia Britain and Turkey may withdraw from the war. Kerensky plans internationalizing Constantinople and potential Dardanelles actions. Bulgaria's ties to Russia surface amid diplomatic moves in the high command reshuffle.
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Vetrograd
Waren
Rus- Farla
Turkey
Teromoven
Juatles Kereonky
Constantinople
Kerennky
Profesor Alilokot
Aminister
Sofia
Mulevrin
Bnlgeria
Miluketi
Wisconsin Mustering For War Effort With Limited Regular Force
Washington March 27 A Northwestern special discusses U S plans for potential involvement in a European war with Germany. It argues a large regular army is unlikely and emphasizes using trained militia, training, and supplies to aid the Allies while avoiding large-scale trench combat. It notes Wisconsin’s strong militia record, costs of war measures, and the possible need for universal training.
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Washington, D. C
Germany
Wilson
United States
Amoram
France
la Fayette
Great Britain
Europe
France reorganizes fourth wartime cabinet with Bourgeois and Painleve
France forms a new cabinet under Premier Ribot, the fourth since the war began. New ministers include Leon Bourgeois as Labor and Paul Painleve as War, with other key posts held by Rene Viviani Justice and Maurice Viollette Subsistence among others. Andre Maginot heads the Colonies, Daniel Vincent becomes Aviation undersecretary.
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France
Ribot
Briand
Leon Bourgeois
Paul Painleve
Alexandre M. Ribot
Rene Viviani
Maurice Viollette
Aviation
Dan- Daniel Vincent
Ov. M. Specta
La Follette Defends War Bill Stance Amid Conference Call
Washington March 27 La Follette argues against the war bill, urging a neutrals conference with central nations to safeguard rights of the seas. He decries the bill as a step toward war, criticizes presidential power, and pins hopes on neutral mediation and freedom of the seas rather than imperial entanglements.
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United Press
Washington, D.C
United States
Hia
la Follette Desles
Tie Asta
Congress
Europe
Neutrala
Army general outlines case against National Guard for federal use
General W A Mann chief militia bureau told the National Guard association convention that border mobilization showed the guard system is inefficient and inadequate. He urged universal military service as the only safe system, placing all national resources under federal control.
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iBy Associated Press
Army General Staff
National Guard
Hrig
W. A. Mann
War Department
Militia Bureau
National Guard Association
Gold Imports Rise as Canada Sells to New York
Canadian gold shipments push total imports to 230700 dollars for the year. The assay officer in New York received one million dollars in gold on account of Merchants Bank and Company, boosting year to date imports from all sources.
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Uy Associated Bress
New York
Gom Tron
Caras
Markan & Co
Ital
Baker Enrolls as Johns Hopkins Alumnus for National Service
March 27. Secretary of War Baker enrolled himself as an alumnus of Johns Hopkins University ready to offer personal services to the government in any capacity needed. The enrollment form, part of a college effort to mobilize trained men, reached his desk and was promptly completed and returned. He described activities since graduation but gave no preference for his future service.
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Associated Freseo Washinston
D. CL
Baker
Johns Hopkins University
Str
Wisconsin Senate Eyes Extra Aid for Guardsmen
Madison reports a proposed resolution by Senator A. T. Wilkinson to provide extra aid for Wisconsin guardsmen and their families if war extends to national service. The measure seeks state support amid calls for broader war mobilization and follows debates on education board governance and appropriations in the legislature.
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Madison
Wis
Marcel
Wisconsin
Senate
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Barseld
Whittet
State Board of Education
University Board of Regents
Normal School Board of Regents
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Polar
Hull
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Wehitter
Invernor
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Board of Normal Sc Loct
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Cunningham
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Obituary of a Prize Dairy Cow at 13
An obituary reports a celebrated dairy cow from Appleton Parish, noted for winning multiple prizes over the years. The animal produced 288 pounds of butter two years prior and was valued for breeding and dairy work, living thirteen years before her death.
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Appleton
Fantine
Wilsons Mind Open To Course He Will Ask Congress
Washington March 27 President Wilson plans seek three options in special session. One endorses measures already taken to mobilize, another would declare war if needed, and a third would keep United States armed neutrality while strengthening preparedness. House debates party lines as Democrats back Speaker Clark for reelection amid factional tensions.
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Washington
Clabaugh
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Elo
Washington, D. C
Wilson
R Congress
Capital
Clark
Congress
Associated Press
Washington, DC
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Éark
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Etter
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Germans Use Clever Traps Behind French Pursuit
United Press correspondent reports German forces setting booby traps along roads near Soissons as French troops advance from the Somme area. Mines are triggered when locals attempt to pull down wire snares, forcing rapid German retreat and widespread destruction of orchards and concrete shelters to deny military value to the French.
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Seissons
Mawel
Trenett
Lowes
Soissons
Suai
Roimbeuger Sea
Berlin
Muargiaval
Iakfaz Farm
Republican fight shapes next House leadership and war measures
Publicans and key Republicans discussed plans for a provisional House organization to steer war measures and appropriations. Senator Wirehead and Chairman Stone led talks as administration strategy faces Cabinet meetings and a potential Sunday conference. Madden and other GOP leaders pressured for swift action before Congress reconvenes.
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Foreign Relations
Stone
Hill
Ali
la Su
White House
Congress
Madden
Washington
House
Plan for Lake Shipping Amid crowded ports and crews
Crowded lake ports push the Lake Carriers' Association to mobilize seamen for regular cargo runs. About 106 sailors await berths on the next liner while 75 lake sailors now serve in the U S Naval Reserve. Docks overflow as ore-topic shipments await space and ships prepare for immediate dispatch.
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Fubath
Minn
Robert MacFarlane
Lake Carriers’ Association
Enehh
Dasse
Lakes
United States Naval Reserve
Cenadia
Alan Steele
Shipiae
Fatality at Ashland due to gas in timber camp shelter
Three men died in Ashland when they appear to have crawled into a timber camp shelter and were overcome by gas. The group had likely come from a nearby timber operation and succumbed during a thawing period. Local authorities investigate the incident.
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Ashland Blast
Pure Face Company
Hindenburg Line Breaks as French Advance Near St Quentin
French forces push along the Hindenburg line north and south of St Quentin hammering German positions between the town and Lefere while pushing toward Laon. British and French actions threaten key rail links as Paris reports gains and German withdrawals.
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New York
St. Quentin
Hindenburg
Dntere
Martian Weather Forecast for Winemain-Oair Night
Weather page reports a fair to warm night with partly cloudy skies for Winemain-Oair. Local observations note time temperatures and remarks, indicating mild conditions and no precipitation likely.
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Warner
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