United States Ratifies Haiti Protectorate Treaty
The Senate unanimously ratified a treaty under which the United States assumes a protectorate over Haiti, supervising income and customs, public debt payments, and policing with American officers, while guaranteeing territorial integrity and aiding development of agricultural, mineral, and commercial resources. The action follows a period of instability and a strong American marine presence.
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Washington
Senate
Haiti
United States
Haltiem Congress
Caperton
Wilheum Guillaume
Guillaume
Republic
Haitiem
British Ship Maloja Sinks After Mine Near Dover
The Peninsula and Oriental Line passenger ship Maloja of 12431 tons bound for Bombay struck a mine two miles off Dover on Feb 27 and sank within half an hour. About 147 people were drowned or killed, including 119 passengers and a crew of around 200. Rescue craft, including Empress of Fort William, covered the scene as the ship listed and then disappeared. A second explosion was reported as the vessel sank beneath rough seas. Meanwhile Canada’s treasury plans funds to support war needs and the Imperial Munitions Board, with Canada already advancing 15 million dollars to Britain.
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Som Cay
Dover
Maloja
Peninsula and Oriental Line
Itruck
Tilbury
Bombay
Abcord
Marvellles
Shakepeare
German Banker Refuses to Testify in United States Probe
A New York banker, Federico Metran German, has refused to testify before federal authorities probing alleged German agent networks and covert influence operations linking Germany with the United States. The marshal handling the case asserts the inquiry aims to uncover efforts to foment strikes and other disruptions.
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New York
Awer Surge Dayton
Verdun Battle Intensifies as German Fire Rains Down
London reports the Verdun clash entering a critical phase with heavy German 16 and 17 inch batteries massed behind the lines. French defenses on heights east of Champeruville hold as Joffre reportedly goes to the front, while Berlin claims prisoner gains and Crown Prince reinforcements push toward Verdun.
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London
Verdun
Ikely
Artois
Champagne
Barle-Druc
Joffre
Paris
Kaiser
Huss
Beaumont
Champeruville
Ornes
la Cote du Poivre
Berlin
Loudemont
Waterways commission plan eyed for Mississippi project
The commission proposes immediate attention to the Mississippi below Cairo with 19 900 600 for 1917 for the project. A national policy of annual checks is to be adopted and sent to President Wilson, while Newlands Broussard waterwar funding forms the basis for a broader plan. Georgia high court upholds Atlanta taxi ordinance with licenses thresholds and fare limits. Russians press in the Caucasus despite seas of blood as they pursue Turks.
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Mississippi
Commission
Cadine
Securors
Wilson
Congress
Mise‘esipp
Cairo
General Commission
Newlands Broussard
Atlanta. Ga
Georgia Supreme Court
Atlanta Firmey Bus
Attempted Theft of Million Omitted From Jersey Dam Mail Van
Burglars, aiming to steal about $1,000,000 in New York bound bonds, broke into a United States mail van en route on the ferry from the Jersey Dam to New York, in a bold in-transit theft bid.
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New York
United States
Jersey
German Verdun Assault Rebuffed Fort Holds Against Range
Paris reports German attacks on Verdun and Fresnes were repelled by French fire and counterattacks on February 24. Hand to hand fighting occurred west of Fort Cousumont as troops drove Germans from a redout. In Woevre and Lorraine, attacks failed or faced strong artillery opposition.
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Paris
Verdun
War Office
Fort Cousumont
Fresnes
Argonne
Eldes
Meuse
Democrats Demand Probe of New York Cotton Exchange
Washington Democrats in the House held a conference at the House Office Building and urged Congress to investigate the New York Cotton Exchange for possible bear conspiracies to depress cotton prices. They also agreed to draft a bill to regulate cotton exchanges and to submit it at the next conference meeting.
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Washington
Staten
Congress
New York
Help for Flood Sufferers in Concordia Parish
Natchez Mississippi relief reports snag boats in use by workers aiding flooded Concordia parish residents and livestock moving to safety. White farmers along the Black River need supplies to stay on farms. shallow water hinders boat access. Ten tons of hay were sent by the Natchez relief committee as temporary livestock relief.
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Natchez Miss
Concordia Parish
Black River
Natches
Espagne sails with few passengers after warning scare
The French liner Espagne sailed for Bordeaux with only nine of its 130 original passengers aboard, following anonymous warnings of possible mishap. In California, parolees show a low recidivism, with only three and a half percent reoffending according to officials.
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New York
Bordeaux
Sacramento
Cal
California
Villa Still Going In Paso Occupations And Flames
Reports to Gen Gabrial Gavira say Francisco Villa burns several houses in San Buena Ventura and occupies El Valle as rebels push through Paso.
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Paso
Tex
Francisco Villa
San Buenaventura
el Valle
Gabrial Gavira
Juare
American Student Rescued After Maloja Sinks
Ralph Foster son of Rev Jesus Foster of Topeka Kansas was aboard the Maloja when it sank off Dover. He has been rescued and sent back to his parents with Gabriel noted in report.
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Topeka
Kan
Ralph Foster
Jesus Foster
Dover
Gabert
Local notes and marriage licenses mark a busy Oxford week
Circuit Clerk S S Webster reports two marriage licenses issued since the last issue. Several local visits and social calls are noted, with people moving residences and social clubs forming. Bishop Bratton to preach at 11 o clock Sunday in the Episcopal church. Community updates include courtesy visits, travels to Memphis and Water Valley, and an upcoming optometrist appointment at the Colonial hotel.
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S.S. Webster
Y. Dulin
Ollie Stains
John A. Landreth
Robbie McElroy
W. G. Fowler
Bishop & Stall
J. W. Pumphrey
Memphis
D. H. Robertson
Mr. Roberts W
Arkansas
Fowler
Batesville
Wm. Simms
Drew
Oxford
Episcopal Church
Mississippi
Bishop Bratton
C. C. Buford
Coffeeville
Byron Mitchell
Colonial Hotel
Mitchell
Fuel Scarcity Warning Sparks City Council Meeting
Robert Stewart, director of the Standard Oil Company of Indiana, told Minneapolis city council that gasoline prices will keep rising and warned of a possible worldwide gasoline famine. He cited higher crude oil costs rising refining expenses and increased demand as the cause.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Robert Stewart
Standard Oil Comany of
Indiana
Kuykendall's Greaseless Liquid Eczema Remedy Promoted
An old advertisement touts Kuykendall's Greaseless Liquid Eczema Remedy claiming to cure itching skin troubles including poison oak ringworm chicken pox and sores resembling cancers. It notes sale by R R Chilton & Co and Bramlett Son with a sample offered.
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R. R. Chilton & Co
Bramlett Son Samplee
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Haitien Republic
U. S Senate
Tearme
Canada
Ottawa
Treasury
Dominion
Imperial
Ministry of Finance
Imperial Munitions Board
British War Office
Marshal
Ypres
Commission For Waterways
Caucasus
Louisiana
S. S. Webster
Cornish
T. J. Berry
E. E. Davidson
Sue Winstead
Frankland
Tenn
C. E. Frazier
Water Valley
Pete Allen
University
New Orleans
C. D. Brown
A. L. Dowing
Jesse Caldwell
Bramletts Hospital
Winnie Vance
First National Bank OF
Federal Reserve Bank
St. Louis
Busi
P.S
P. O. Box
Memphis, Tenn
THE
Dixi Cafe
M. Xoblaros
Prop
Old Reliable Co
Royal Baking Powder CO
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