Think Germany Will Avoid Sinking Armed U. S. Ships
Washington dispatch reports that a general peace move may come within four months as food shortages intensify and public dissatisfaction grows with entente cabinets. Germany is seen as cautious, aiming to avoid sinking U S merchantmen, with submarine campaign outcomes likely settled before July and potential peace overtures if not decisive victory.
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U. S
Washington
Diplo Taite Detleve
United States
Savmarine
Tft
Gabinet Eniels
Tiritain
Labor Walkout Triggers Transfer of Navy Contracts
Government ship contracts worth twelve million dollars were shifted from Oakland to San Francisco after a 2500 worker walkout. The move affects eight submarines at about three quarters of a million each, six torpedo boats at one million each, and several smaller craft amid unsettled conditions.
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Oakland
San Francisco
Best Case Soon in Justice Court
The state of Oregon v JA Hest involves mayors charged with using profane language in a public place. Supreme Court declined to force response from Peqoe Parkes and sent transcript to Justice of the Peace for trial settings. District Attorney FR I Kentor sought a trial date, but the court did not set a schedule as Mayor Kent returned to the city.
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Justice Court
Supreme Court
Phelps
Yente
Ponce Parkes
FR. I. Kentor
Justice of the Peace
Tie Yeudines
Aet Anil
Kient
Orders Governing Gunners Conduct Formulated
Washington March 13 Secretary Denlela prepared orders for United States navy gunners defending armed merchantmen. Lansing approved them and they will be issued whenever needed. Danisin announced the instructions were secret and asked papers not to speculate on contents.
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Washigton
Denlela
United States Navy
Germany protests American direction of Belgian relief
Germany unofficially protested the American administration of Belgian relief work in northern France, accusing Washington of bias against German interests. Herbert Hoover, head of the relief effort, traveled to Spain.
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Germany
New York
France
Herbert Hoover
Spain
President urged to pardon white slavers case plea
Washington March 11 President Witrom has received an appeal to pardon Maury Diese and Alec Andrew Caminetti convicted of white slavery. Ten jurors Senator Phelan and scores of friends signed the petition seeking clemency.
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Washington
Witrom Fas
Maury Diese
Alee Andrew Caminetti
Phelan
Methods Used in Enforcing Dry Law by Keator
An informal conference on the new bone-dry law was held with Joon league and local dry leaders. The district attorney aims to issue a statement soon with ten methods to enforce the law, including compelling testimony under contempt and harsher action against places permitting liquor sales.
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Joon League
Mrethods
I la
Hetion
Methodist Church
America
Cousin of Local Chinese Is Killed in La Grande
In La Grande a Chinese youth, Filly Eng, president of the Chinese Young Men's Association, was murdered near the post office at about 11 am. A stray bullet wounded Mrs. C. E. George in the ankle as the shooter fled. Sheriff deputies were alerted and will pursue the suspect.
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LA Grande
President thanks Commercial Club for support during crisis
Secretary Cramton received a telegram from President Wilken expressing appreciation for the Commercial Association pledge of unanimous support in the present crisis with Gorman. The White House note says the president thanks the club for the goodwill and encouragement that has helped him endure this period.
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Commercial Association
Gorman
Cramton
Wilken
White House
Washington
No Strike in Event of War State Trainmen Action Undecided
Washington March 13 railway Brotherhood leaders told President Wilson no strike would be called in event of war. They secured support to stand with the president but did not promise no strike. They plan to meet managers Thursday to seek agreement. They warned a strike could worsen conditions and delay Congress. Railroads face unpreparedness for a general strike with few strikebreakers and expect police presence to force resume of work.
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Washington
Wilson
Wilkon
Bijou
Wilton
Lirmeoet
United States Board of Mediation and Conciliation
Nickle Piste Road Brotherhood
New York
Four Pendleton, One Weston Boy Join U S Navy
Five Urm tila county youths, four from Pendleton and one from Weston, joined the U.S. Navy after visiting the local recruiting office led by Officer Peter Swartz. Leroy J. Dennis and Robert Leroy Humphrey depart for training in Portland then Gan Francisco for four months prior to ship assignment. Odoyd J. King, Onar Pace, and Samuel Birdie Oliver will depart soon. Swartz praises the response and invites parents to learn about naval service and cadet opportunities between 9 am and 9 pm.
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Ween
United States
Peter Swarts
Leroy J. Dennis
Ash Street
Portland
Robert Leroy Humphrey
Perkins Avenue
W. D. Humphrey
Idoyd J. King
Weston
Gan Pran- Gisco
Onear Pace
Cedar Greet
Samuel Birdie Oliver
Swartz
Naval Cadet Corps
Bie
Supt
Park
Wheat prices show higher openings and varied closes
In Chicago on March 11 the wheat market opened higher with May at 1.79 and July around 1.51, reflecting a broad range of prices. Portland reports Mub at 1,460 and bluestem at 91.61 as latest figures from the period.
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Chicago
East Oregonian
Portland
Ore
Fire Threat to Destroy Los Angeles Business Street
Fire rages along a main street in Los Angeles threatening several buildings on the west side. A salon fire reportedly started earlier and spread rapidly, endangering nearby structures as firefighters battle the blaze.
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Los Angeles
Washington Memorial Building Fund Drive Begins
A Washington Memorial Building project aims to replace the old railroad station site where President Garfield was shot. Investor Henry Olimeck of Woerhington has raised over 6200,000 toward the construction. The plan envisions a 200 by 75 foot base and four stories high. Mrs. Dime requests national donations, urging even ten cent gifts from the public.
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Washington Memorial
Ar. Henry FF. Olimeck
Woerhington
Rilroad
Garfield
Dime
Four Defendants File Motions After Hoch Damage Suit Verdict
Three of four defendants in a Hoch damage case filed motions for a new trial. The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff, with defense attorneys requesting post trial relief and arguing the court erred in jury instructions and rulings. The fourth defendant plans to appeal if needed, with proceedings set for the next term.
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Raley & Raley
Svotlen Warehomee
Carter
Terry
Body of Newborn Babe Found in Walters Millrace
The body of a newborn wrapped in a skirt was found in Walters Millrace near Munllock Street bridge. Detectives, led by Cormier Brown, investigate an apparent infant killing after the millrace was drained for cleaning. The infant’s body was weighed down with a rock and found near the bridge deck.
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Walter
Walters
Cormier Brown
Munllock Street
British inspectors strip travellers at Halifax protest filed
In Christiana March 11 Bern storff will protest to Washington against Prittish search methods on the Frederick Elizabeth party at Halifax. British refusals to transmit telegraphic protests caused further complications as travelers faced strip searches. Some were challenged by officials while others were deprived of belongings and questioned amid drink and disruption.
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Arthur Mann
Christiana
Bernstorff
Waahinden
Piitteh
Frederick Elahth
Halifax
Hatifar
Cabinet meeting cancelled amid improving conditions
The cabinet halted plans for a meeting as conditions improved. Officials indicated no damage to broader policy and expected rescheduling once normal operations resume. The report notes uncertainty about dates but emphasizes progress and continuity of governance.
Storstad Sunk Without Provocation Sinks Maize Ship
Washington reports the Norwegian steamer Storstad carrying about 1000 tons of maize for Belgian relief was torpedoed and shelled by a submarine 70 miles west of Meelling on March eighth. The Storstad hoisted the Belgian relief flag and made no resistance, noting no guns aboard and no escape attempt. The fourth engineer died of injuries.
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Washington
Storstad
Mika
Meelling
Thaw Declared Insane by Pennsylvania Commission
Philadelphia report states the Pennsylvania insanity commission ruled Harry Thaw insane after an investigation at his mother's request. The decision blocks a New York trial extradition fight, with Thaw remanded to the custody of Mary’s hospital. New Yorkers argue a legal technicality may affect extradition while Pennsylvania claims no right to handle the case.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Insanity Commission
Harry Thaw
New York
Frederick Gump
Mary
Thaw
New York State
Penmerlvania
Labor Federation Backs Universal Military Training
March 13 Washington reports the Yuecincan Federation of labor publishes a manifesto urging universal military service. The document aligns labor with national defense, stating war’s costs threaten ordinary people and calling for clear distinctions in wartime policy.
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Washington
Yuecincan Federation of
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Failway
Ce Uncil
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