Yarrowdale Prisoners Visit Camp Verifying Reported Conditions
A Madrid telegram reported by Ambassador Willard says Spanish embassy doctor examined Yarrowdale prisoners at Brandenburg on March 1 and found conditions as German authorities described. Typhus case noted February 90th, quarantine expected to end March 7. most prisoners reportedly well, with few slight illnesses. Prisoners were released from quarantine and moved toward Switzerland.
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Washington
State Department
Willard
Madrid
Berlin
Brandenburg
Gamp
Germany
London
Switerland
War of Linden
Amsterdam
Frultier
Zimmermann declares submarine war will continue
Dr. Alfred Zimmermann informs a Budapest newspaper that the United States holds the fate of the war, Germany will press the submarine campaign to its end, and neutrals should withdraw from English trade while Germany positions for postwar peace. He says the military situation is satisfactory to Germany.
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Amsterdam
London
Alfred Zimmermann
Budapest
United States
Wilson
Germany
England
Dr. Zimmermann
French Hold Ground in Champagne With Gains and German Losses
Bitter fighting persists in Champagne as French forces repel German attacks. French troops gain trenches between Butte r and Maisons de Champagne and take 170 German prisoners over two days. Berlin cites gains at height 185 area and Maisons de Champagne before positions were retaken. Raids occur elsewhere on the Western Front. cold weather, snow, and gales spread. Austro German forces report 600 prisoners in Moravia.
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Champagne
Butter v Mesnil
Maisons de Champagne
Paris
Berlin
London
Wulverghem
Armentieres
Ypres
Biaches
Trotus
Uzul
Moravia
Petrograd Sass
American schooner succumbs to storm in Spain
A Madrid dispatch to Havas notes a Spainwide storm. Nine ships broke from anchors at Algeciras. One American schooner sank after a collision with no British vessel involved. Seven other vessels were driven ashore.
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Paris
Havas Agency
Madrid
Spain
Algeciras
Probe into Detroit grain elevator fire investigation begins
Detroit March 10 United States District Attorney John E. Kinnan announced the start of an inquiry into the spectacular blaze that destroyed the Detroit Elevator Co grain elevator, causing a loss of about 700,000 bushels of wheat, corn and rye. Authorities will assess rumors of possible neutrality violations.
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Detroit
Mich
Detroit Elevator Company
United States
John E. Kinnan
Kinnane
Mexican General Guests Fort Bliss Cavalry Review
On March 10 at Fort Bliss Texas General Pablo Gonzales of the Carranza army of the north visited Brig. Gen. George Bell for a cavalry division review in the El Paso district. Commanded by Brig. Gen. Eben Swift the force was described as the largest U S cavalry assembly since the Civil War. After the review Captain Kirby piloted an army plane over the fort and then left for Columbus New Mexico.
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Fort Bliss
Texas
Pablo Gonzales
Carranzarmy
North
George Bell
el Paso
Priday
Eben Swift
Kirby
Columbus
N. M
Clark Signs Contract With Bill Jackson
Harry Clark star shortstop of the Henry Greys last year signed with Peoria manager Bill Jackson on Friday. Clark one of Illinois semi pro infielders, drew interest from nearly every league club and will join under the new rookie rule.
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Clark
Bill Jackson
Peoria
Ill
Harry Clark
Henry Greys
Jackson
Illinois
Perfect Health Through Pure Blood as S. S. S. Ad
A vintage promotion touts S. S. S. as a fifty year proven blood remedy. It claims impurities in blood cause most illnesses from rheumatism to malaria and skin conditions. The ad urges readers to obtain free literature and medical advice from the Swift Specific Company in Atlanta.
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Alany Nil
Swift
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta, Ga
Adv
Leaders Approve Call for April 16 Senate Session
Washington March 10 Leaders of both parties in Congress approve President Wilsons call for a special session on April 16. The length and scope will hinge on legislation expected, arming American ships, and the new House’s evenly balanced membership.
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Washington
Congress
Wilson
Senate
House of Representatives
Adamson
Interstate Commerce Commission
Webb
House
Debate in Prussian diet on food crisis reported
London March 10 dispatch via Reuters Amsterdam correspondent notes fragmentary reports of a debate in the Prussian diet on the food crisis. Herr Hofer, a socialist, warns of rising elderly mortality, spreading epidemics, and child deaths as food shortages worsen while potato prices are set to rise.
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London
Reuter
Amsterdam
Herr Hofer
War Department to take over Philadelphia Aviation School
The War Department decided to take over the Philadelphia School of Aviation at Essington near the navy yard to organize an air squadron. General George O. Squire, head of the aviation section, telegrammed the action, and Robert Glendenning, school president, wired approval. The site covers 18 acres with two hangars that hold twelve airplanes, allowing space for more hangars.
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Philadelphia
War Department
Philadelphia School of Aviation
Essington
Navy Yard
George O. Squire
Robert Glendenning
Glendenning
War Up to Wilson Says Zimmermann
London March 10 Foreign Secretary Dr Alfred Zimmermann said the war with the United States depends on President Wilson. He noted the severed diplomatic relations left Germany without official U.S. information, but asserted Germany would pursue submarine warfare with all means at its disposal.
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London
Budapest
United States
Germany
Alfred Zimmermann
Copenhagen
Wilson
America
Reprieve Granted to Joliet Murderer Campbell
Springfield Ill March 10 Gov Lowden reprieved Joliet killer Campbell in Will county from execution to May 18 for the murder of Mrs Edmund M Allen wife of the Joliet penitentiary warden. Lawyers cited lack of funds to pursue appeal but funds are now available and more time was requested. Campbell had been to be hanged next Friday and had received prior reprieves from Gov Durine.
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Springfield
Ill
Lowden
Chicken Joe" Campbell
Will County
Edmund M. Allen
Allen
Joliet Penitentiary
Campbell
Supreme Court
Durine
Wheat Acreage Low in France
Paris reports France and allies must economize or substitute other cereals for 34 to 38 percent of wheat needs this year. Victor Boret urges raising the price to 2.25 per bushel and more use of motor implements and prisoners of war on farms. Edourd Herriott defends government stance, Briand reassures army readiness amid economic strains.
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Paris
France
Chamber of Deputies
Victor Boret
Agricultural Committee
M. Davis
Edourd Herriott
M. Boret
Cntics
Briand
Urge Commission to Arrange Peace Resolution Adopted
New York March 10 A mass meeting under Emergency Peace federation endorsed a joint high commission to settle disputes with Germany and urged Wilson to call all great powers to pursue peaceful relations. Bryan sent a message opposing arming vessels with munitions and reflecting on the neutrality bill's defeat.
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New York
Joint High Commission
Germany
Emergency Peace Federation
Wilson
Bryan
William J. Bryan
Senate
Sdes
Economy Needed If Plan Succeeds
Washington march 10 news print paper price arbitration by the federal trade commission will succeed only if publishers practice strict paper economies. Publishers must relinquish five percent of paper needs, drop return privileges, and buy only to meet urgent needs. Price fixed at 2.40 dollars for six months with an initial three month test period. A plan favors small publishers by allocating paper from large publishers first.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Commission
Auto Hits Truck and Cyclists in Fatal City Crash
In Fort Madison Iowa on a Friday accident a touring car failed to stop, driving a delivery truck into a crowd of boys on bicycles. The driver could not halt and the car ran over three youths. Gilbert Mayo sustained fractured ribs and punctured lungs as the rear wheels rested on his chest. Two other boys were severely injured with internal injuries feared.
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Fort Madison
Gilbert Mayo
Armed neutrality if US arms merchant ships
President Wilson outlined armed neutrality as the United States would assume the moment merchant ships fly the American flag with defensive cannons. The policy may last indefinitely or escalate if Germany attacks armed ships, depending on future German actions and congressional authorization.
Fires Called: Grass and Home Blaze Damages Noted
Fire crews from No. 2 6 and S responded to a grass fire at 20th and Grove at 4 10 Friday afternoon and then to the Olson home between 22nd 23rd and Spring Oak at 10 30 Friday night. Olson said a lamp on a table exploded after he blew it out at 7 45. A hole burned in the floor and table leaves scorched but damage was slight.
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20Th
Grove
Charles Olson
Charles Rogers
Spring
Oak
Olson
Kiel Renominated as St. Louis Mayor
In St. Louis on Friday Republican leaders renominated Mayor Henry W. Kiel for another term. The announcement estimated the plurality at between 20,000 and 25,000.
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Kiel
ST. Louis
Henry W. Kiel
Three Indicted in Hoboken High Explosives Case
Hudson county grand jury indicted Hans Schwartz and Fritz Kolb along with a third unnamed man for possessing high explosives. The indictments were issued Friday in Hoboken New Jersey.
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Hoboken
N. J
Hudson County Grand Jury
Hans Schwartz
Fritz Kolb
To Prevent the Grip with Bromo Quinine
An advertisement asserts that colds are caused by the grip and that Grip-Laxative-Bromo Quinine removes the cause. It features the claim “There is only one cone Bromo Quinine” and shows the signature of EL W. GROVE on the box.
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EL W. Grove
Lily of Asia Minor Mentioned in Biblical Parable
The lily chalcedonium linked to a sixth chapter Matthew verse note is described as flowering broadly across Asia Minor with robes of Solomon and color described as scarlet or purple in traditional interpretation.
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Matthew
Solomon
Asia Minor
Court Rules Witnesses Competent In Daugherty Will Case
In a probate contest Judge McCarl ruled witnesses Theodore Wand H G Anderson and Judge S B Montgomery were competent to testify to John Daugherty's will despite bank ties. The will sets a trust of 30 000 to 40 000 with income shared by three, one share to Blessing hospital, remainder to the hospital after heirs’ deaths. An appeal to the circuit court was noted by heir’s attorney John Inghram.
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John Daugherty
Courtty Probate
McCarl
Theodore W. Wand
H. G. Anderson
S. B. Montgomery
S. A. Hubbard
John Elmer
Frank Daugherty
State Savings, Loan & Trust Company
Montgomery
Herman Brown
Banking House
Hubbard
Circuit Court
Blessing Hospital
John Inghram
Stubbard
Inghram
Union Carpenters Seek Higher Wages and Benefits
Union carpenters have asked for a 19 cent hourly wage increase, a half holiday on Saturdays, and minor provisions. The Contractors' and Builders' Exchange has not granted these demands yet. A Monday night meeting between carpenters and exchange committees will discuss the issue, but the current contract runs to May 1, so a quick settlement is unlikely. The exchange previously rejected the plan in February, and a committee was appointed to confer with the carpenters.
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Contractors’ and Builders’ Exchange
Carpenters
Exchange
Carpenters’ Union
Man offers ten acres to Quincy for potato charity
Henry C. Cupp states he will leave Quincy for New Orleans soon but awaits the city’s reply. He has other rental offers yet prefers donating the land for charitable use if the city or any charitable organization can utilize it.
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Henry C. Cupp
Quincy
New Orleans
Spring opening and local notices fill Macomb page
Orange day announced for March 10 with a 20 cent dozen large sweet oranges at H Hokamp 927 State St. Mrs R W Alexander and daughter Elizabeth visit El Dara Ill with Dr and Mrs G H Henry. Spring opening at Gatelys 519 Hampshire with music and flowers. Rev W M Gambl and Bishop M E Fawcett will confirm a class in Macomb Sunday. Various residents and visitors noted, including Halloran of Moberly, Carlin of Golden NL, Vinson of Lima, Starr of Mendon, Snyders Taxi listed. Mrs O Harding and Beitman attend events. J W White hosts illness recovery update. Fred Heinecke returns to Sterns Clothing after illness. H P Hollis leads a Macomb normal class. Harry Smith visits from Oakland to see his mother Mrs E R Smith. Mr and Mrs George Schuts visit Camp Point, Albert Penick improves after scarlet fever in Chicago. H J Lawrie Clayton Milling Company visits city.
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H. Hokamp's
State St
R. W. Alexander
Elizabeth
el Dara
Ill
Macomb
P. Halloran
Moberly
Quincy
Gately's
Hampshire
Coral Carlin
Golden
Quincey
C. S. Vinson
Lima
S. T. Starr
Mendon
Snyder
O. Harding
A. H. Beitman
Edmund Perkins Engineering Company
Gregory Landing
C. A. Little
North Fourth Street
Blessing Hospital
J. W. White
Gately’s
Fred Heinecke
E. R. Smith
Broadway
Smith
Oakland
George Schuts
Camp Point
Albert Penick
Chicago
Penick
H. J. Lawrie
Clayton Milling Company
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Yarrowdale
Switzerland
Reuters
Berne
Marcel
Gen. Bell
Gonzales
U. S
Strohl
Hampshire Street
Sterns
Zimmermann
Joliet
Trade Board
Teutons
Sr Court
Ihe
Dbase
Quincy Gas, Electric & Heating Co
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