German plot edge Villa to attack U S amid cash deal
March dispatch from Laredo reports Germany arranged a quarter million dollar first payment and monthly installments to Villa to resume border raids. Villa allegedly refused large forays, agreeing only to sporadic attacks if the first payment arrived. German agents hoped Carranza would join and drag the United States into conflict.
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Webs Miller
Laredo
Germany
Villa Galing
Carranza
Villa
United Wates
Carranzisias
United States
Tos Ranch
Villian
Abe
Zimmerman
Mexico
San Lute Pose
Anther
Hormelmoak
Parral
Pit Loe
Lara
Woman lures man then steals $500 in Bend incident
Mrs J J Bailey a Herney Hales homesteader was arraigned on luring Rancher L A Rawlings to her cabin keeping him prisoner two days and stealing a $500 note. It is alleged her son assisted in the crime and Rawlings, a man about sixty, is the alleged victim in this larceny case.
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Bend
Ore
J. J. Bailey
Herney Hales
L. A. Rawlings
Tower
Rawlings
Prices Force Keeper Of Zoo To Fool Beasts In Cincinnati
March dispatch reports General Manager Flephan of the zoo facing soaring prices. To feed giraffes monkeys and big cats he substitutes carrots onions and cabbage, using cheaper greens and bread. Hippos and parrots receive alfalfa, leaves, and limited fish as shortages bite. The keeper laments high costs and seeks substitutes to feed all animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Flephan
Bephan
Dardanelles Disaster Blamed On Kitchener
The inquiry faults Lord Kitchener and the war council for the Dardanelles disaster. It alleges delays in troop deployment to Gallipoli and criticizes underused resources and wartime failures in April 1916. Investigators find the expedition gained political advantages but failed to achieve its primary aim.
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Loxdons
March
Ite
Kitchener
War Council
City Fathers Tighten Rules to Enforce Street Safety
City officials vote to strengthen enforcement of building and street ordinances after a rash of accidents. Street and sidewalk obstructions must be cleared, contractors vetted, and inspections tightened to prevent further damage and liability. The council orders stricter compliance and appoints oversight measures.
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Umeiver
Weelong Lie Boone
Wealthy American Wife Seeks Divorce in New York
March report on Count Almen J. Ceaky and wealthy American wife Countess Maud Howard Bryan inman Simky ending their romance. Count Geaky involved in a clash with Count Bchechenyi, husband of Lady Vanierhit. Countess Ceaky files for a improved divorce as a tamit woman known to the Painter.
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New York
J. Ceaky
Maud Howard Bryan-inman-Simky
Count Geaky
Bchechenyi
Vanierhit
Ceaky
W L Thompson to talk on roads at banquet tonight
W L Thompson of the state highway commission addresses the Commercial association at the community banquet. The event, at 7 o clock at the Bath and Woodman Hall, features a talk on road levies and transportation policy. Attendees include Representatives Steiner, Ritwer, Burgess, Tallman, Kaley, and others, with music and speeches planned.
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W. L. Thompson
Commercial Association
W. L. Thompern
Comciii
Stener
Tu bin
Henitor
Fred Steiner
Representathve Roow
Ritwer
J. N. Burgess
J Vv
Tallman
Mre
Kaley
Emm
Anriet
Work starts on Reservoir Park project completion
City water commission began work on Reservoir Park extending from the reservoirs to Bluff. Superintendent Frank Hayes leads filling the old reservoir, building four stage roadways, grading, and tree planting along a 230 foot wide park area.
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Bluff
Ewo Divianes
City Water Commission
Frank Hayes
Bill Creatiy
Ervytmally
Occa
Hases
President Wilson illness delays armed ship decision
The report notes President Wilson's illness delaying the final decision to arm ships. The War Department reports February recruiting near five thousand, credited to rising patriotism. Increased field enlistments and reenlistments are expected to raise totals, while German actions in South America involve Peruvian naval officers plotting raids on Allied Pacific commerce.
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War Department
Ti Te
South America
Senate Cloture Rule Likely To Pass In Days
Washington March report says the Senate cloture rule will probably pass within two days. Twelve filibusters admitted their inability to halt passage as Stone pledged support to the amendment. Norris attacked the obstruction and cried treason. Lewis tried to introduce a resolution pledging Senate support, and Martin objected before it was withdrawn.
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Washington
Bryan Views on Filibusterers and Cloture Rule
William J Bryan voiced opposition to filibustering and supported the senate cloture rule. He argued a majority should invoke cloture and warned against extra sessions, questioning treasonable intent in seeking one. He linked contraband cargo interests to shipowners and urged withholding clearance from belligerent ships carrying Americans Europeward. He noted public confidence in the president and cautioned against presidential overreach. He contrasted British travel restrictions on women with American policies.
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Miami
William Jeffries Bryan
United Press
Senate
Congress
Wilson Himelf
James Clark Charged With Cattle Stealing in Grant County
James Clark, a prominent Grant county stockman known for several Round-Ups, was arraigned in circuit court on an indictment by the last grand jury. He entered a plea of guilty in the afternoon and employs Fer & Fee as defense. The alleged theft was to conceal a local cattle loss.
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Hen Colvin
Grant County
James Clark
Ihe
England Will Try Night Plowing For War Effort
Sir Arthur Lee announces a civilian night plowing plan in Britain to maximize soil use during the submarine war. Hundreds of thousands of civilians to cultivate every available acre using American tractors. labor limited to eight hours, tractors running at night, guided by trained operators and drivers.
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London
Arthur Lee
Tot
Germany
Detrott
England
Tr T
Leber
Sir Arhur
America
Joan Wirtvers
Prixonera
Home Defense
See
Wes
Portland bids two cent advance in march
Portland market reports show a two cent advance in March bids with prices around 1.3 and 2.56 dollars for wheat and other grains. Officials note fluctuations and regional pricing, while local buyers adjust offers in anticipation of summer demand.
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Portland
Peterstrate concerton atmost starts foxd préew levetigation
An official report from Washington dated March notes the Peterstrate event kicks off a new probe. The document mentions an order to provide details and cooperation, with the focus on the stormy lead up and ensuing inquiries.
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Washington
Conspiracy Wide Spread Extends to India and Pacific
Federal authorities reveal a German plot extending to India Guam the Philippines and Central America. The scheme aimed to use the Hindome to disrupt the Panama Canal harming the United States. San Francisco officials discuss grand jury evidence linked to Hari Chandra editor of the Hindustan Gazer who denies any plot.
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Washington
Germany
India
Panama Canal
United States
Secret Service
Guam
Philippines
Central America
San Francisco
Preston
Grand Jury
China
Preston Sid Hari Chandra
Hindustan Gazer
Chandira
Americans Allowed to Leave Belau Washington
March 1. Stand Whitlock informed the state department that Germany has freely permitted officials to depart without orders. The note indicates a relaxation of travel or wartime restrictions affecting American citizens and allied officials in Belau.
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Belaum
Washington
Stand Whitlock
State Department
Germany
President Wilken Confined With Illness In Washington
Washington reports President Wilken confined to bed due to a fever and gravely ill condition during the tense weeks of the German breakthrough. Doctors say his fever rose from the week’s strain and he remains under care to restore strength and return to duties.
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Washington, March
Wilken Ie
Wilson
Washington
Ghoyen
Witewn
Watt
Man and Wife Dispute Involving Mayor Ends in Arrest
The scene centered on M. V. Leeder, a Tasching salesman, and his wife amid a disorderly conduct case. Mayor Pest testified, aiding the prosecution, as Leeder faced questions about alleged arguments and a threatened attack. The jury heard witness accounts of a tense evening near Main Street with the mayor present.
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Pest
M. V. Leeder
Lowder
Fetter
Turing
Cerden
Trort Beck
Leeder
Ierdes
Walle Walla
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