British Army Triumph in Palestine Over 20 000 Turks
British forces in Palestine advance toward Jerusalem with a reported 20 000 Turks defeated. A general captured with staff and about 90 percent of troops taken, while a railway is built to support inland push. Paris and Ferlin indicate persistent German retreat and bombarded Verdun sector with heavy fighting continuing.
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Germany leans to reform over war with United States
London March 29 reports from Berlin say Dr von Bethmann-Hollweg will offer electoral reform and hints at potential changes to submarine policy in a last effort to avert war with the United States. The Berlin cabinet seeks to soften American opinion via internal reform while denying imminent submarine shifts.
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London
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Russia
Berlin
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Loyalty parade links veterans and today’s soldiers in city march
Thousands join a loyalty demonstration to the flag and armament. A procession with red lights and flags moves through downtown streets to the mammoth Arcade building, where all branches of military service and the Red Cross have established recruiting headquarters.
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Milwaukee preps big preparedness parade after recruiting record
Milwaukee march 28 amid broke recruiting record crowds as Marquette University students and veterans gathered for a large preparedness parade tonight. The piece notes rising enlistment and campus participation in the wartime effort.
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Ignited Press
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Wis
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Veter
Milwaukee Men to Prison for Produce Fraud
Associated Press report from Milwaukee Wisconsin states Toed Stocklish and Ernst Froehlich were each sentenced to prison terms for fraud against the Flaseman Mueller company. Stocklish received four years in state prison at Waupun and Froehlich three years in the house of correction. Stockfish allegedly obtained fifteen thousand dollars while heading the company's executive department. He admitted misappropriation and cited high living as his downfall. Froehlich admitted assisting in the embezzlement.
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Wheat futures rise to wartime highs amid supply concerns
Wheat for May delivery climbed to 1.971 percent? per bushel, marking the highest price since the European war began. Market notes from Chicago at end of trading show May wheat around 1.94 dollars, reflecting tight supplies, Russia, Argentina, and crop damage fears influencing prices.
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Chicago
Europe
Argentina
Senator Wilcox Injured by Glass Globe at Breakfast
Madison March 29 United Press reports state Senator Noy P. Wilcox of Eau Claire received a sever scalp wound when a glass globe shielding electric lights fell from the ceiling at a Tealoo restaurant during breakfast. Sergeant-at-Arima F. BR. Andrews assisted him to a local physician. injuries not considered serious.
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Madison
Wis
Noy P. Wilcox
Eau Claire
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Tealoo
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Oshkosh Citizen Praises Washington War Pace
Col John Hicks of Oshkosh notes strong war talk in Washington and backs President Wilson though criticizing past policy. He says Americans support the president and argues against sending a large army now while urging calm and unity in the war effort.
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Oshkosh
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Wilson
Jlicks
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Amerivaty
Crisis With Berlin May Pass With No Hostilities
Washington dispatch reports President Wilson weighs nonhostile options as Germany prepares a Reichstag speech. Armed neutrality helps American ships reach England, while officials sense no immediate German ultimatum. Debate centers on whether Congress will face war or diplomacy as relations with Germany evolve.
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Wilson Hopes Quick House Action On War Address
President Wilson seeks rapid House organization to avoid delay in delivering his war situation address to a joint session. Administration leaders press for a temporary setup to enable Tuesday or Wednesday appearance. House foreign affairs panel drafts a resolution aligned with executive recommendations amid Senate opposition and neutrality debates. The final pre-session meeting is set for tomorrow as lawmakers prepare preliminary preparedness measures.
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German Submarines Near New York Warned By Press
United Press reports the New York Herald claims two German war submarines of a late cruiser type are anchored in Long Island Sound awaiting orders to attack American coastal shipping or bomb New York. The Navy ordered a coast watch search along the Long Island coast amid rumors of hidden subs.
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Washington
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Two Firemen Killed in Train Crash Disaster
United Press reports Captain Charles Smith and Pipefitter Otto Doen of the Gary fire department were instantly killed when a Michigan passenger train derailed at night while responding to a fire call. Lieutenant Paul Wenke and Peter Magnus escaped by jumping as the wreck ground the heart into splinters.
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Otto Doen
Gary
Paul Wenke
Peter Magnus
Warning to Americans to leave Germany before April Second
From Spanish diplomatic sources the London Evening Post today declares Americans have been warned to depart Germany by April 2. Frame, March 24, says Germany has been asked to send Americans home per a report from Washington transmitted via the Spanish ambassador.
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London
Hlear Anmiert
Germany
Washington
Herlin
Public Nuisance Charged Over Rendering Plant
Madison March 2 The state board of health issued orders against Wilkin Tain and Robert Llebenow directors to abate an alleged nuisance at their rendering plant. Over 20 cattle carcasses were left exposed without rendering until the stench became unbearable and menaced public health. They were given twenty five days to remove the carcasses.
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Madison
Whi
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Wilkin Tain
Robert Llebenow
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Becomes English Citizen After Laconia Loss
A young man who lost his mother and sister on the Laconia ship renounces allegiance to the United States and joins the British services. He becomes a trainee in an officers training corps and is likely to receive a commission in the heavy artillery.
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London
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Armory Aid Bill Disapproved By Committee
Special to The Nort Madison Wisconsin March 20 finance committee last night recommended indefinite postponement of Senator Witcox's bill providing 850000 state aid to any city maintaining or organizing a militia and armory. A hot debated vote is expected when the bill comes up for final action.
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Madison
Wis
Appointment by Governor to Medical Examiner Vacancy
Madison Wis March Dr appointed by Gov to fill unexpired vacancy on the state board of medical examiners term to expire in wax.
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United Press
Madison
Wis
Milwaukee
Philp
National Women’s Party Pushes Universal Suffrage Plan
The National Women’s Party outlined a new campaign to secure votes for women and announced Minas Rankin’s proposal as part of the effort to amend the constitution for universal suffrage. The move signals intensified organizing across the movement.
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Veanette Far
Dade Trong Manta
Anthony
Brea
National Women's Party
Minas Rankin
Racine Man Is Honored By State Education Leaders
A Racine man receives recognition from Wisconsin education officials and labor leaders. Samuel Gompers is cited as an adviser to a national reform effort, with mention of a committee and the state board of education.
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Racine
Wisconsin Assembly Passes Dry Referendum Bill 56 to 37
The Wisconsin Assembly passed a dry referendum bill by 56 votes to 37, signaling a statewide vote on prohibition in April. Debate featured heated exchanges as supporters and opponents argued over the measure, church involvement, and potential shifts toward nationwide prohibition.
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Hart
Oshkosh
Olitinn
War prep and unity push as US mobilizes resources
Amid nationwide talks of universal military training the United States displays wartime posture with calls for national defense councils, stockpiling arms, and a pledge of loyalty by Northwestern University Chicago students. Naval and medical readiness programs are outlined, while German and Swiss mediation claims are disputed. Tuition funds fund a base hospital, and Wisconsin state mobilization plans surface alongside labor and political debates.
Fragmentary note on sanctions and wagering policy
A garbled message before the assembly committee discusses sanctions on horse wagering. The text mentions Northwestern and Wise, with unclear references to inkatare and metals, and a discussion of weekly returns and possible penalties.
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Sembly
Sammie
Auchor
Oshkosh Man Sought on Embezzlement Charge
A warrant was issued by the municipal court for FL J Barber on embezzlement and state banking law violations. The charges involve the First State Bank at Campbellsport Wisconsin after State Bank examiner Thomas Herrold of Madison filed the complaint.
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Thomas Herrold
Madison
FL J. Barber
First State Bank
Campbellsport
Wis
Barber and Barley Attic Probe Tangles in Bank Case
A messy OCR account traces Barber's disappearance and a related civil action against First Story Bank. It notes a warrant served at Barber’s Washington Street address, unavailing searches, and Italianate banking irregularities tied to a statewide complaint alleging numerous counts under banking statutes plus embezzlement and misappropriation.
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