South Sea Islander Prisoner of the Seas Croons Sorrow
Chief Humbreman of Taritari in the Gittert islands croons a sorrow song aboard the Hapansion in San Francisco. He is despondent over clothes, money, and mistreatment, and faces a long voyage home after being taken aboard during a typhoon.
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Secret panel to pick site for 20 million nitrite plant
Washington March 9. Secretary Baker Lane and Howten and a detail of army engineers depart Washington to tour proposed site locations for a $20,000,000 government nitrite plant. The trip ends March 6 with another tour to follow. President Wilson directs the board to choose the most practicable site considering future nitrate factory needs in case of international complications.
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Washington
Secretarles Haker
Lane d Howten
Army
Beard
Lefe Washington
Nouthout
Prealdest Witton
Senate Adopts Cloture Rule By Vote of 76
Washington March 10 3 The cloture amendment to the senate rule carried yesterday afternoon by a vote of 76 to 5 Senators Gronna La Follette and Herman Republican opposed The modified rule requires a two thirds majority to limit debate The Senate then entered executive session Senator McLean announced plans to offer a resolution calling on the president to convene an extra session of Congress on March 20
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Washington
Senate
Gronna, la Follette
Herman
Republicana
McLean
Congress
Willard Selected Head War Council Leader
Daniel Willard head of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad is tentatively chosen to lead the transportation division of the pre war council. The body would include cabinet members military men railroad executives industrial and scientific experts and possibly prominent figures like Sam Gompers to address labor and industrial needs in wartime.
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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Whabington Dispatches
War Council
Wilon
National Council of Defense
Naval Advisory Board of Inventors
Gompern Alo
Many Farms Taken in Boardman Vicinity Oregon
Twenty four new farms near Boardman result from the first day opening of the Ematilla project in Oregon. Eighteen are two acre homesteads and six from the sale of railway lands. Mrs Alta Howard of Boardman won the choice lot with 40 acres along Main Street. The settlers are well equipped and the opening was advertised for 39 days. many inquiries remain unanswered with expectation all farms will be taken within 30 days.
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Boardman
Ore
Ematilla
Alta Howard
Fonda
Belgium to be declared independent under German terms
Germany considers peace terms that would recognize Belgian independence but leave Belgian ports and railways under German control and require a German armed presence in Antwerp, Liège, and Namur with a German police force guarding the country. The plan includes a national Belgian army limited by German oversight.
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France
Germany
Brelgium
Garri Conn
Antwerp
Linge
Nanur
Porta
Belgium
Zeppelin Still Made in Berlin Says Report
March 9 Harian reports a high official denies Germany has stopped Zeppelin production. ample materials and work remain. Count Zeppelin's funeral is arranged. He died of dysentery mumps and lung inflammation. Western front fighting continues with French trench entry near Ripont and Romanian frontier action. US President criticized for war stance with Bryan cited as opponent.
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United Press
Germany
Zeppelin
Thor
Count Zeppelin
Ripont
Wilko
Senate
United States
Monroe
Bryan
America
Paris Doctor Leads In Artificial Eye Technology
In Paris a renowned ophthalmic surgeon Dr Coulomb, a WWI demobilized army surgeon, develops advanced artificial eyes using enamel and glass. He and a few others in New York and Germany dominate the field, with Coulomb celebrated for skill and awarded the Croix de Guerre. He avoids routine practice, treating only discharged soldiers with suitable facial wounds.
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Paris
New York
Lee Ton le Ventee
Germany
R Robert Oviland
Coulomb
France
Coulombia
University of Paris
Oulemb
Seattle Bond Issues Defeated in Voter Referendum
In Seattle voters chose three city council members for three-year terms amid defeat of all bond proposals. Proposals for a municipal market belt line railroad port bond and arterial highway projects were rejected by large margins. The elected council members favored the market and belt line bonds.
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Ermes
Robert A. Hesketh
Warren Lane
Oliver T Prick
Port Commission
Ro Lange
Hentketh
Brickety
Coun
New Sport Fabrics Offer Plaids Stripes Checks and Plain
The article describes a broad range of sport fabrics in plaid stripe and check patterns as well as plain materials. Available colors and sizes are mentioned to suit various sportswear needs.
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Pendleton
Alexander's
Woman in Congress Expects Criticism in New York
March 9 report quotes Representative Rankin of Montana as the first woman elected to Congress. The piece notes anticipated criticism and suggests satire will sharpen the response.
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Congress
New York
Mletearete Rankin
Snempes
United States
Miles Renkin
Mem Milbese
Epee
Hesketh and Erickson Highlight Ownership Debate in Local Race
Ell Hesketh, a known labor union leader, and Erickson, an advocate of land value taxation, lead a local contest over ownership plans. Allen Dalt, allied with the current council, trails Tyran Phelps and Wil Lem M Calhoun who placed ahead in the race.
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Erickson
Allen Dalt
Counci
Tyran Phelps
Willem M Calhoun
Canned Crops Prices Hit Higher Market News
New York March steakers report rising prices for all canned goods. Weights and Measures Commissioner Joseph Harthan cites increased demand driven by higher prices for canned vegetables, as fresh vegetables grow costly. A letter from Porterville Texas requests jackrabite quotations amid concerns over jackrabbit proliferation threatening crops and loading ships to curb the cost of living.
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New York
Jowph Harthan
Martecan
Porterville
Texas
Women Wear Pink Linger to Please Men Reported
A Chicago report notes women in pink lingerie styled with ruffled panels resembling equestrian attire. The piece paints a playful, flirtatious image as part of a fashion or social feature reflecting March era trends.
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Gioia
Changes in feminine dress urged by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
A fragment discusses why women avoid overdone fashion. It cites Charlotte Perkins Gilman arguing women shun constantly changing appearances to attract men, noting the College club of Chicas and the sentiment she expressed about social expectations and self-presentation.
Divorce Fight In New York Supreme Court
The wife Be Tian sues for alimony in the New York Supreme Court. Her husband Bart D Do- Thin, a former broker, says the claim is a conspiracy and that he supported their children through work at the Standard Office. The case centers on allegations of infidelity and spousal support.
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Porton
John PD
Heckefeller
Bart D. Do- Thin
Fermer
Supreme Court of New York
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