Last Hour of Nicolas Ruler Told by Russian Report
Petrograd dispatch recalls Emperor Nicholas II learning of the revolution after dawn in Vishera. Gen Zabel and General Ivanoff report 60,000 troops backing the Provisional Government. Nicholas vows abdication if demanded, weeps on the platform, and hopes Michael will govern as his family’s safety weighs on him.
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Petrograd
Nicolas
Russia
Outro Rossii
Moscow
Gen. Zabel
Nicholas
Niloff
Zabel
Stroyed
Livadia
Ivanoff
Dvina
Peenang
Canaille
Michael
Former Emperor Nicholas Reunites With Mother in Kiev
March 21 Petrograd report describes Dowager Empress Marie Feodorovna meeting former Emperor Nicholas after abdication. She plans future residence in Denmark or France, while Nicholas Romanoff, as the former emperor, may move to Switzerland or France. Reforms include unions, end to criminal penalties for strikes, and changes in military discipline.
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Kiev
Nicholas
Denmark
France
Nicholas Romanoff
Switzerland
Crimea
Gudhkoff
Socialist Plea for Democracy in Berlin and Abroad
Socialist leader Philipp Scheidemann argues in Vorwaerts that the world faults German democracy, sees Prussians in us, and calls for decisive action against Czarist and Prussian absolutism. Lokal Anzeiger notes promised reform of Prussia’s electoral system after the war, urging patience over haste. Early Japanese metal working tools appear as a side note.
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Berlin
London
Philipp Scheidemann
Reichstag
Vorwaerts
Russia
Bethmann- Mollweg
Prussia
Lokal Anzeiger
United States Steel Reports Record 1916 Profits
The United States Steel Corporation reports 1916 earnings of 342,997,092 with net income 204,026,555 and surplus net income 201,058,602, up sharply from 1915. Maintenance and renewals rose 60.01 percent to 69,392,627, while property expenditures reached 64,680,048. Combined subsidiary gross sales and earnings hit 1,231,473,779, up from 726,683,389, with exports rising to 2,501,627 tons.
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New York
United States Steal Corporation
Asquith Defends Kitchener in Commons Remarks
In London March 21 former Prime Minister Asquith defended the late Lord Kitchener in the house of commons. He rebutted criticisms of the Dardanelles report, calling Kitchener masterful and noting he consulted military opinion. He argued the expedition was naval driven, delays stemmed from Russia, and the campaign aided gains in the Caucasus, Egypt, Mesopotamia and Persia.
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London
Lord Kitchener
House of Commons
Asquith
Mr. Asquith
Becaus
Kitchener
War Council
Russia
Dardenelles
Caucasus
Bulgaria
Egypt
Mesopotamia
Persia
Dardanelles
Mark Sykes
Government war risk insurance broadened scope
Washington March 21 government war risk insurance bureau said it would broaden its operations to insure practically all contraband for European countries except arms and ammunition. Policies will cover cargoes and vessels bound to Europe, with American ships only. Since 1914 the bureau has issued about 200 million dollars in insurance, losses small. Congress appropriated 20 million more for losses and may seek additional funds.
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Washington
Government
War Risk Insurance Burea
McAdoo
Bureau
The
War Risk
Congress
Increase in fares proposed in bill
Springfield March 22 a bill to repeal two cent per passenger fare and raise fare to 24 cents a mile was introduced in the house by Rep William J Tyree of the Aurora district The measure came at railroad officers request citing wage rises under the Adamson law It was referred to the house public utilities committee The 2 6 cent core proposed follows Interstate Commerce Commission action whose jurisdiction in the state is in dispute to be decided by the US Supreme Court Also notes a cubic mile of river water weighing about 4 20565 billion tons carries in solution an average of 420000 tons of solids.
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Springfield
William J. Tyree
Aurora
House Public Utilities Committee
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States Supreme Court
Recognition Hinted for New Russian Government
Washington forecast early U S recognition of Russia's revolu tionary government amid plans for a permanent constitutional regime. Reports say the army and navy back the provisional government, with a call for a constituent assembly. Officials note cautious optimism pending stable governance.
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Washington
United States
Russia
State Department
Francis
Petrograd
Council of ‘Ministers
Duma
Rodzianky
Malakoff
Berlin has faith in Von Hindenburg on front
Berlin reports on March 21 that German newspapers praise Field Marshal Von Hindenburg amid the front line news in France. Debates note no retreat has borne fruit, with leaders urging calm confidence as Hindenburg’s mastery on the western front is cited.
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Berlin
Longon
France
von Hindenburg
Deutsche Tages Zeitung
Vossische Zeitung
Poland
Photoplays Today at Local Theaters Featuring Multiple Films
Bavoy Willian Bodasek stars in The Twinkler and His Little Roommatsa appears alongside The Blood Stained Hand. Family Going Straight High Diver John Bates Secret. Princess Wilfred Lucas stars in Jim Bludso Belasco Lionel Barrymore in The End of the Tour. Quincy Muriel Ostriche in A Ci er Romance Star George Beban in His Sweetheart.
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Bavoy
Willian
Bodasek
John Bates
Wilfred Lucas
Jim Bludso
Belasco
Lionel. Barrymore
Quincy
Muriel Ostriche
Theaters Show Trio At Orpheum Vaudeville
At the Orpheum Vaudeville three shows are listed for today a matinee at noon and evening performances at 7 30 and 9 pm all featuring a set of acts typical of the venue with local readers guided to catch the performances.
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Orpheum
Maid to Order at Orpheum Four Day Run
The £. P. Churchill company presents Maid to Order a musical revue with a story by Dave Wollt music by Don Bester and staging by Virgil Bennett. In three acts it features 16 whistling humming songs and follows Fraternity Boys and Girls Around the Town The Blow out and Whats Your Hurry. Four days commencing Thursday at the Orpheum theater.
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Maid To Order
Dave Wollt
Don Bester
Virgil Bennett
P. Churchill (Inc) Company
Fraternity Boys and Girls
Orpheum Theater
No Lives Lost In Sinking Of City Of Memphis
In the German submarine zone, the City of Memphis sank but no lives were lost. The missing boat with Capt. Borum and eight men has reached Glasgow safely, per a despatch from the ship captain to Ocean Steamship Company.
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Memphis
New York
Borum
Glasgow
Ocean Steam Ship Company
Simple Laxative Remedy Best for Constipation
Regular bowel regularity is essential to health and Dr Caldwell s Syrup Pepsin is the standard laxative in many homes. The mild formula, free of narcotics, is sold for fifty cents a bottle and recommended by Dr Caldwell with a trial offer by mail.
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Dr. Caldwell
W. B. Caldwell
Washington St. Monticello
Ilinois
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