American Ship Seward Sunk by U Boat in Mediterranean
The Seward, an American steamer owned by Alpha Steamship, was torpedoed and sunk without warning by a German U-boat in the Mediterranean. All 31 crew members were said to be saved. The ship left New York March 3 for Genoa and other ports, commanded by Captain Philip H. Johnson, carrying a general cargo valued near a substantial figure.
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Washington
Seward
Mediterranean
State Department
Gaulin
Marseilles
New York
Alpha Steamship Company
Genoa
Philip H. Johnson
Seizure of Austrian ships escalates amid wartime actions
In Texas and Florida, authorities seized Austrian steamers Meorowyts Cant putis Lucia and Borneo as crews were detained. Machinery on the seized vessels appeared crippled, with captains questioned under oath about orders to disable engines. Redacted reports note repairs required before service can resume.
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Touston
Texas
mateLais
Fred C Pahet
Galvested
Amfondawetterneom
Theuston
Inmatean
Rakes
Muorowitz
Luyoss
Caimpania
Get
Pensacola
Pla
United States
Yacuines Bate
Lucia
Austrian ships seized by U S authorities in New York
Four Austrian ships including the passenger liner Martha Washington were seized by customs officials under Washington directives and sent to Ellis Island for internment with crews from recently seized German vessels. Officials reported fires aboard one ship and guard details while the ships, totaling about 32 000 tons, were detained.
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New York
Washington
Ellis Island
Martha Washington
Tda
Dera
Tiwaa
Betiove
Illinois Laws to Gain War Footing
Adjutant General Nelson outlined to Governor Towden a legislative program to place Illinois on a war footing. The key measure calls for an $81,000,000 appropriation to be introduced in the house, with several more bills to follow, including abialen and spy legislation to support President Wilson's proclamation.
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Illinois
T Nelson
Towden
Wilsem
Austria Breaks Diplomatic Ties with United States
Austria severs relations with the United States prompting a prewar atmosphere. The Austrian charge seeks passports for staff while the U S Treasury orders seizure of Austrian ships in American harbors. Officials expect possible moves by Bulgaria and Turkey as similar steps follow Germany’s actions.
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Washington
Hungary
Germany
United States
Baron Enrich Zwiedinek
State Department
Stovall
Berne
Austria
Vienna
Treasury Department
Dual Empire
Penfield
Switzerlareh
Amercans
Nastea
Hunearin
Cht
Ireny
Haron Zwiedimek
Ekengren
Morgan Edges In On War Bond Plan In Congress
New York financier Morgan met with Secretary McAdoo in Washington to discuss a proposed 5 billion dollar war bond issue. The plan targets 3 billion for Allies with funding via banks and federal agencies and may be issued in portions as needed. Morgan predicted strong absorption of the issue as congressional action moves toward prompt approval.
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Washington
Congress
House
Ways and Means
McAdgo
McAddoo
Abso Aeell
Fedue
Internal Revenue
McAdoo
McAdboo
Momdae
Losnaworth al Moore
Penrose
Uistings
PL Morgan
Morgan
Dent
Ba Tn Tlee
Nyeh
Bilssian
Richy
Provident
Devt
Senate
Man Chamberlain
Few Qualify for Aviation Posts in Army Recruiting
Chicago April 10 day 38 of 1500 applicants for the United States Army Air Corps saw only a portion qualify in the five days ending Monday. Recruits accepted were sent to training schools. Applicants cited the branch offering the largest chance of adventure.
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Chicago
United States Army Aviation Corps
Support for President Pledge of Keokuk Rally
A public pledge event in Keokuk featured President supporters including veterans, scouts, and social groups. The assembly aimed to back presidential policy while highlighting wartime service and community unity.
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Keokuk
Steang Bergenfjerd Arrives Safely at Bergen Norway
The Bergenfjerd, a Neotwegian America Niner, arrived in Bergen Norway after leaving an American port on March 20. The steamer carried 120 passengers and is reported safe by agents.
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Sotamer
Bergen
New York
Steanger Bergenfjerd
Bergen Norway
British Advance Near Arras Seizes Vimy Ridge
British forces push two to three miles on a front from Henin sur Cojeulm to Givigny en Gohelle near Arras. Vimy Ridge captured by Canadian troops. thousands of German prisoners reported. Berlin acknowledges heavy fighting on Arras and Aisne fronts. About 3,000 to 6,000 Germans captured in last 12 hours. tanks and Allied forces credited with gains.
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London
Henin-Sur-Cojeulm
Arrasite Givinehy-En-Goheil
France
Vimy
Oelock
Berlin
War Office
Arras
Aisne
Champagne
Associated Press
Lonmeden
Trig
Vimny Range
Somme
Ftill
Gastone
Jean
Arras i Armortheris
Leas
Gerrans
Menocal Endorsed in Orient Province Presidential Vote
In Orient province a partial presidential election after fraud allegations kept from full count, President Menocal won over Dr Alfred Zavas. Menocal currently holds 86 electoral votes to Zavas's eight. A separate report notes swift actions by federal agents against contraband arms in Cleveland.
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Havana
Orient
Menocal
Alfred Zavas
Dro Zavas
St Louis Navigates Submarine Danger Homeward from Europe
The American liner St Louis reached the Mersey bar after a perilous Atlantic crossing. Despite no pilot, heavy gales, and a noted German submarine patrol nearby, the ship steamed at full speed through mine strewn waters and relayed distress calls from nearby vessels.
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Mersey
Luat
Hner
St. Lous
Marrow Channel
Hater
War stress hits Rock Island saloons and streets
Reports say federal orders will close all bars at noon as war curbs tighten. saloon owners accuse others of defamation while officials consider measures amid national emergency. Local businessmen fear upheaval and call for government guidance as panic spreads.
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Rock Island
East Moline
Loval Hanoi Sdealtran
PTS Assoc
Cupid Enlists Many Soldiers in Chicago
Cupid reports record enlistments in Chicago on Monday with Life Marriage rises noted. Prospective benedicts rushed to matrimony offering various excuses including a youth’s remark that the war has nothing to do with it and he wants to marry before someone else does.
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Cupid
Chicago
Scme
Benedicta
British steamer Maine missing after meeting disturbance
Reports indicate the British steamer Maine is missing after an incident near Philadelphia. An outgoing vessel was sighted and the consulate notes the situation as unsettled with unknown causes.
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Maine
German boy held for insulting President Wilson
A six month term was handed to Michael Zimerman, a German boy six years old, for making derogatory remarks about President Wilson. He was tried by a magistrate after fellow countrymen appealed and a witness testified. Zamasermaan pleaded intoxication.
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Camden
Wilson
Michael Zimerman
Zamasermaan
Break With Germany Nears Amid Brazil Submarine Sinking Report
Brazil poised to sever relations with Germany after a report on the Panama sinking. Dr. Lauro Muller refuses to receive the German envoy and orders a ship prepared for a mission abroad as Brazil readies action.
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Rio Janeiro
Lauro Muller
Muller
Paris
Germany
Washington
Dr. Muller
Brazil
Steamer Seward Sunk by German U Boat
News notes report the American steamer Seward sunk in the Mediterranean by a German U-boat with all 31 crew saved. Seward departed New York March 3 bound for Genoa. Austrian interned ships seized in American ports after diplomatic ties severed. Brazil refuses to receive the German envoy signaling possible full break with Germany. President Wilson uses influence to back army draft plans. Baron Zwiedinek of Austria demands passports, not indicating a rupture of ties.
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Seward
Mediterranean
New York
Genoa
Brazil
Wilson
Baron Zwiedinek
Washington
Austria
Republican Flag Raised In DUI City
Fragmentary OCR notes recount a protest or proclamation about Irish republican symbolism and a flag raising in a city area. Referenced names appear garbled. no clear dates or locations are recoverable from the text. The source hints at political tension and historic sentiment but lacks verifiable details.
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