Alexandra defies German tale as Russians crack down abroad
March dispatch from Petrograd notes Empress Alexandra denying German defeat rumors during a hospital visit. The report outlines police bonuses during disorders, vodka shop reopen orders, provocative material at Black Hundreds hubs, and prison notes on former officials, ministers, and executions amid unrest and reform talks.
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Petrograd
London
Alexandra
Interior
M. Protopopeff
Black Hundreds
Pope to Hold Consistory in Rome Purported Secret Meeting
Paris dispatch reports from Rome that the Pope will firm and secret consistory today. The article notes the event is religious in aim and will likely name new appointees. Also mentions editor Philipman death in Park, New Jersey, at age 82.
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Paris
Rome
More Organpark
N. J
Wae Phipman
Lousville Courier Journal
Wedngetay
Arm Somers Work on the Somers Progressing Steadily
The work on the Somers is progressing steadily and by tonight most of the painting will be finished Plans are to arm the torpedo craft with the light three pound guns Saturday These have an effective range of 2700 yards and crew members feel confident they can hit a periscope at 1000 yards Jackson seaman Wednesday stated that at 500 yards it would be possible to hit the periscope with an ordinary rifle.
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Jackson
Seaman
Germans Feint Retread in Western War Plan
London reports military experts believe the great German retreat between Arras and the Aisne and Verdun attacks are a feint to redeploy forces for a major eastern push. Anglo French advance slows due to German resistance, weather, mud, and scorched countryside. Critics differ on whether a new western offensive is planned or troops shift to Russia.
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London
Arras
Aisne
Verdun
Paris
von Hindenburg
Russia
Great Liberty Loan for Russia
March 22 Petrograd reports Russian leaders propose a great Liberty loan to be funded by the people, as the provisional government seeks unity. The government also raises the state bank note issuance by 2 billion roubles and plans duma delegates to tour front lines and districts to explain the new regime. Grand Duke Nicholas confirms no restoration of the old order and vows to prevent reaction.
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Petrograd
Russia
Duma
Nicholas
Tiflis
Miss Esther Robertson Visits Family in Macomb District
Miss Esther Robertson a Macomb student spent the weekend with her mother Mrs Lilian Robertson and sister Miss Ruth The article notes social visits including Mrs Arthur Bower a Quincy visitor Meridiay and a church social at Bally opera house hosted by Loyal Daughters Sunday school class with financial success Also mentions Mrs Sherman Wilcox and children of Galesburg visiting the Flynn family and a weekend party given by Mrs J St Rice of Quincy for niece Miss Frances Booth of Camp Point Other attendees include Miss Bernice Sutton and Travis Boxgun of Galesburg plus local residents and visitors at various homes and addresses.
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Esther Robertson
Macomb Terrutch
Lilian Robertson
Ruth
Arthur Bower
Quincy
Meridiay
Bally Opera House
Loyal Daughters
The
Christian Church
Sherman Wilcox
Galesburg
William Flynn
J. St. Rice
Jefferson Street
Frances Booth
Camp Point
Lillie
Edith
Judith Booth
Ruby Rainier
Frances Holdren
Lucile
Maude Eleteher
Clayton
Jule Merritt
Bernice Sutton
Ieverett Turner
Travis Boxgun
Glean Pogue
James Kent
Valley Forge
West Virginia
Jorepl
Howard Wall
Tome
Mamie Bellan
Aton
James Dawntr
Wanted Boys to Carry Papers in Northeast Town
Help wanted for newspaper delivery in northeast town from 4 to 5 30 a m. Applicants must be 14 years old. Apply Circulation Department of The Whig.
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the Whig
New York Times Calls for Immediate Cabinet Reorganization
The New York Times urges a patriotic, non partisan reorganization of the cabinet to better lead the nation during looming war. It says experienced leaders should sit at the President's table, the government must carry on the war, and appointees must have unquestioned fitness and public confidence. It stresses urgency as America faces possible entry into hostilities.
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New York
New York Times
Democratic
Wilsy
Senate
Spies Arrests Taint German Plot Rumor in Atlanta
Two youths in Atlanta were arrested by federal agents on espionage suspicions. They claimed to represent the Vandervogel Walki club of Posen, Germany, and were said to be walking the world on a bet. Papers found in their YMCA room were seized.
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Atlanta
Hugo Contandina
Walter Vanderwehl Piezynski
Vandervogel
Will Negotiate New Treaty With Russia After Recognition
Washington March 22 The American government plans to begin negotiations of a new commercial treaty with Russia once the new government is recognized. Recognition steps started when Ambassador Bakhimeteff presented formal notice of the regime, signaling a request for recognition.
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Washington
Russia
Deposed Russian rulers to be imprisoned
Petrograd reports the provisional government issued an arrest order for former emperor Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra. General Alekseyev is tasked with guarding the prisoners until a Duma escort arrives to transfer them to Tsarskoe-Selo. Also noted are women taxi drivers in England.
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Sturmer
Interior
Protopopoff
Mirakaroff
Moody
Prince Galitzine
Nicholas
M. Chtchegiovitoff
Petrograd
London
Nicholas Romanoff
Alexandra Feodorovna
Russia
Gen
Alevieff
Duma
Tsarskol-Selo
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