United States Prepares Arms for German Submarine War
Washington reports the U S government will arm German submarine warfare and back armed ships. Ship owners have been notified that President Wilson may authorize armed protection with full government backing. Officials differ whether shoot on sight will be adopted or formally instructed, amid tension and legal questions.
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Washington
United States
Germany
Wilson
State Departments
State Department
Tornado kills scores as Newcastle wrecked in Indiana
A tornado struck Newcastle Indiana killing over twenty and injuring more than 100. Officials report rough damage at about 1 million dollars with extensive destruction cutting the city off for hours. Mayor Leb Watkins appealed for help and troops to police the town as crews work amid darkened streets and looming rescue efforts.
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Newcastle
Ind
Leb Watkins
Gavernor Goodrich
Car ranza Elected President in Mexico Without Opposition
Mexico City reports Gen Venustiano Carranza elected President with an overwhelming vote. The electorate reportedly wrote in preferred names, and Carranza received nearly all ballots cast, with estimates ranging from hundreds of thousands to about a million votes.
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Carranza
Mexico City
Venustiano Carranga
Monaco
Republic
General Carri
Appalling War Toll Surpasses Ten Million in Europe
Washington reports more than 10,000,000 men killed wounded captured or missing in the European War from official and semi official sources. Military totals list 4,441,200 dead 2,598,500 wounded 2,564,600 captured or missing. Civilians add about 400,000 dead or wounded.
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Washington
Armed Neutrality Orders Afloat marine
The report details orders for maintaining armed neutrality at sea aboard naval units. It outlines command directives, patrol duties, rules of engagement, and responsibilities of captains in enforcing neutrality while preventing hostilities.
President Wilson orders arming of merchant ships and calls April session
President Wilson, ill in bed, orders arming of American merchant vessels against Germany and issues a proclamation for an extra session of Congress on April 16. Senate reform of rules enables prompt action amid tensions, with details of armed neutrality kept confidential to safeguard ships.
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Congress
Senate
First Collision With Sub Marine Means War
Washington pledges armed neutrality as soon as the first American merchant ship sails with defense cannons. President Wilson urged Congress on February 26 to authorize arming ships. International law views armed neutrality as self defense against belligerents infringing neutral rights, ongoing while threats endure.
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Washington
United States
Wilson
Congress
American Seamen Freed By Germany Released From Detention
Dozens of American sailors held after German raider attacks in the South Atlantic were freed at Colrantine and began their journey to the Swiss frontier. They had been brought aboard the captured steamer Yarrowdale on January 1 and were released to travel home along the government approved route.
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Berlin
Tuckerton
N. J
South Atlantic
Schhemuende
Colrantine
United States
German Seamen Guilty Of Sinking Ship Reported
Florence South Carolina a jury in the United States District Court found German seamen guilty of sinking the freighter Liebenfels in Charleston harbor on January 6. They were acquitted of conspiracy to sink the steamer. Cant Johann R Klattenhoff was ill and not tried.
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Florence
S. C
Charleston Harbor
United States District Court
Johann R. Klattenhoff
Guardsmen Ordered Home From Texas District
In El Paso Texas orders from the Southern Department require all National Guard troops in the district to head home by March 21 to be mustered out by April 1. Units ordered to lead Troops B C and D of the First Tennessee Cavalry depart March 17. Companies A and B North Carolina Engineers depart March 13.
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al Paso
Texas
Southern Department
National Guard
First Tennessee Cavalry
North Carolina Engineers
U S Officials Forecast New Action on U Boat War
Washington sources forecast President Wilson moving within days to respond to Germany’s submarine campaign. Options include arming merchant ships, convoying vessels, calling an extra Congress session, or seeking an armed neutrality resolution. Kitchin predicts an extra session by mid May amid urging from Wilson and Senate leaders.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Senate
State Department
Navy Department
Painet
Lansing
Representative Kitchin
House
Kitchin
Ca’ Net
Irish Question Triggers Turbulence in Parliament
London report details a heated Commons session as Irish Nationalists push a resolution demanding immediate application of the home rule statute. The fiery debate split parties, with the Government opposing and the resolution failing to secure support, effectively stalling a speedy settlement.
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London
House of Commons
Ireland
Way Cleared for Revision of Senate Rules
Washington Democrats and Republicans in caucus cleared the way for an early change to Senate rules to limit debate. Democrats backed a two thirds vote to curtail filibusters and Republicans voted 30 to 2 in support of the same rule.
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Washington
Senate
Modification of Senate Rules Urged to End Filibusters
Washington reports a conference committee of ten senators, five Democrats and five Republicans, agreed on modifying Senate rules to allow two thirds of those present to shut off debate. The plan, already approved by the rules committee, awaits caucus endorsement and Senate consideration.
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Washington
Senate
Wilson
Rules Committee
Rr s Investiga ion by the Train Still in Question
A fragment suggests uncertainty over an investigation related to a train incident. It notes possible limitations in inquiry scope, staffing, and resources, with reference to a government or official body considering practical steps on a limited scale.
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Naniry
George Cooksey Named Assistant to Secretary of the Treasury
Washington George Cooksey was sworn in as assistant to the Secretary of the Treasury, a role revived by the Department after a century. The position carries a $5,000 annual salary set by the last Congress. Cooksey previously served as private secretary to Secretary McAdoo and as a member of the Associated Press Washington staff.
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T Sury
Cooksey
McAdoo
Washington
Associated Preas
President weighs armament of American merchant ships
Secretary Lansing and Attorney General Gregory advise President Wilson that he has full authority to arm American merchant ships against German submarine attacks. The decision on immediate action versus calling a special session of Congress remains pending, with a potential move before July and an expected ruling within a week.
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Washington
Lansing
Gregory
Wilson
Senate
Merchuuteient
Congress
Wireless link connects Mexico City and Germany
Washington reports a semi official source says a powerful wireless telegraph plant in Mexico City has established communication with Germany, potentially allowing evasion of censorship and threatening American neutrality and safety. Investigations are ordered.
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Washington
Wiress
Mexico City
Germany
United States
Sayville
Tuckerton
Prussian Food Controller Delivers Serious Diet Speech
London reports Dr. George Michaels, the Prussian food controller, addressed the Prussian Diet warning the food distress could worsen, especially in large industrial centers, unless measures are taken. A Reuters dispatch from Amsterdam notes the remarks.
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London
George Michaels
Koelmache Veltung
Amsterdam
Michaelis
Navy officials surprised by ship landings at San
Washington reports that sailors from American warships landed at San Oscar, prompting officials to note they had asked the State Department before action. Navy commanders hold broad authority to protect Americans as the United States recognizes Menocal's government amid the Santiago trouble.
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Washington
San
Navy Department
State Department
United States
Opry
Menocal
Santiago
Withdraw warning against foreign loans in Fed stance
Washington reports the Federal Reserve Board reiterates that foreign loans are a natural tool to settle trade balances. The board notes the U S gold reserve has been materially strengthened and now supports a broader basis for additional credit.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Founder of Providence 1686 Emerges From Puritan Exodus
Roger Williams known as Rago Willins, born in London around 1605, opposed compulsory church alignment in Boston and was banished. He fled to Narragansett Bay with supporters, purchased land from Native people, and founded Providence in 1686, with ties to early Puritan reform ideas and colonial religious dissent.
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Rago Willins
Ebnade
Ile
London
Boston
Massachusetts
City of
Providence
Philadelphia
Leder
Cuticura remedy ad promotes relief for itchy scalps
An advertisement advises rubbing dan aruff spots with Cuticura Ointment on retirement and then shampooing with Cuticura Soap and hot water. It urges daily use of Cuticura Soap and Ointment, offers a free sample by mail with a booklet, and provides Boston postal address for requests. Sold everywhere.
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Boston
Prohibition Quip Sparks Community Debate
A fragmentary quotation features Table Bill Cottletop defending prohibition as a moral aid after years of liquor excess. The piece cites a Washington source and a claim from Dr. R D Patterson of Liberty North Carolina about a mother's Joy Salve for pneumonia fever.
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Washington
R. D. Patterson
Liberty, N.C
Wrights Indian Vegetable Pills Offer Tonic Purge
Advertisement notes Wrights Indian Vegetable Pills contain only vegetable ingredients and act as a tonic and purgative by accumulation rather than irritation. Also mentions Adv Bergen Norway plans a school for chauffeurs.
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