Railroads ask for rate rise in freight criticism
Twenty three western railroads telegraphed the interstate commerce commission seeking immediate relief due to the Adamson law ruling and higher supply costs. They asked for a conference to discuss emergency action, with a general rate increase anticipated later. The commission set a conference for next Tuesday to consider the eastern and western requests and possible rate changes.
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Western Railroads
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Western
Western Roads
Samuel Rea
The
Pennsylvania
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Frr
China Directs Query 10 Vienna Amid Submarine Policy
The Chinese foreign office has instructed its Vienna minister to ask Austro-Hungarian officials if they approve of Germanys submarine policy. A unsatisfactory reply could sever China Austro-Hungary relations. Admiral Von Hintze and staff will depart Peking for Shanghai then San Francisco to reach Europe by neutral steamer with safe conduct from China and allied governments.
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Peking
Vienna
China
Austro-Hungary
Paul von Hintze
Legation
Shanghai
San Francisco
von Hintze
Mexico
New York
Europe
Leonard Wood on alien population at Republican luncheon
General Leonard Wood, head of the Eastern Department, said at a Republican Club luncheon in New York that the United States would not face trouble from so-called alien populations. He described the nation as a melting pot and urged stronger moral obligation among immigrants to become real citizens.
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Leonard Wood
Germany
New York
Department of the East
Jill
Republican Club
United States
War News Agencies Urged to Guard Secrets in Emergencies
Washington reports officials from the state war and navy departments and press associations issued regulations guiding news agencies during a national emergency. Prohibited are reports or rumors revealing military or naval secrets, movements of forces, ship arrivals, officer assignments, mail or supply movements, maps or photographs with military value, and any unapproved policy statements. Officers advise submitting doubtful matters to authorized department representatives for quick, confidential decisions.
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Washington
State
War and Navy Departments
United States
Department of State
Department
Department — of State
Daniels
Congress
Navy Department
Union [Raw Works
San Francisco
Eigh
Pore River Shipbuilding Company
Quincey
Mass
William Cramp and Sons
Philadelphia
Brand Whitlock Out of Belgian Relief Efforts
Washington reports Brand Whitlock withdrawn from Brussels due to Germany disregarding undertakings for Belgian relief. American relief workers to be replaced by Dutch staff. mission shifts to Havre as ships face German submarine attacks. Co hosts continue relief efforts outside German jurisdiction for 10 million Belgians supported.
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Belgium
State Department
Brand Whitlock
Brussels
American Commission For Relief
Jorger
Whitlock
Havre
Bisls
Department
Whitley
Commission
Chairazayg Herbert Co Hoover
Solventatar
Ceebanog
Siflbal
Dehvanteh
Mesopoitani
Wherme
Borides
Ger
Letehitek
Brussilortsort
Alexei Fo Evert
Brand Whr
Aniston
New Haven to host first steps for internal defense league
March 25 report outlines Walter Camp backing a plan to form an internal defense league. The initial phase targets men aged 43 to 60 for physical readiness to support military training or home guard duties, freeing younger men for front line service.
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New York
New Haven
Walter Camp
Football and
College Athletic Authority
Pluw
Women Available For War Service In New York
More than 3 700 women in New York will be immediately available for the hospital auxiliary service of the American Red Cross in the event of war. Each week thereafter an average of more than 700 will complete the training courses qualifying them for the work.
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New York
American Red Cross
Peace Body Opposes War in Madison Square Rally
March 25. Emergency Peace Federation held a mass meeting in Madison Square Garden to adopt resolutions opposing war. The document condemned over acts as insufficient cause for war and urged the United States government to appoint a joint high commission with Germany to settle issues peacefully. The statement warned against conscription and military training and argued war would strain food resources and damage American prosperity.
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New York
Emergency Peace Federation
Madison Square Garden
Pires
Metropolital Press
United States
Germany
Pattte
Europe
Isree
Small Chance Of Counter Revolt In Russia
Stockholm dispatch reports Prof. Paul Vinogradoff of Petrograd university sees no uprising by Republicans but warns radical pacifists threaten the new government. He praises Premier Prince Looff as a strong organizer and notes the provisional government gains daily stability while awaiting the nation’s decision on form.
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Stockholm
London
Russia
Paul Vinogradoff
Petrograd University
Prince Looff
French Advances Across Oise and Adette Rivers Rally Allied Front
Paris reports French forces seized two LaFere forts on the Hindenburg line and crossed the Oise from LaPere to Vendeuil, while taking villages on the Adette east bank. British also occupy Roisel seven miles east of Peronne as heavy fighting continues near Beau metz Lez Chambra and along the Somme and Oise fronts.
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LaFere
Hindenburg
Oise
LaPere
Vendeuil
War Office
Adette
Roiszel
London
Roisell
Somme
France
Peronne
Beaumetz-Lez-Chambra
St. Quentin
German War Office
Allette
Neuville
Margival
la Pere
Ailette
War Proclamation From Petrograd Warns of Dual Threat
The Petrograd proclamation by General Guchkoi f warns Russians that the enemy threatens from two directions. Northern front mobilizes munitions supplies and troops while spies infiltrate Petrograd. Citizens and soldiers urged to be vigilant and not reveal national defense secrets, differentiating new guards from old regime spies.
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Petegrad
Memorial to Mary Baker Eddy Given to Trustees
Cambridge Mass March 25 The memorial to Mary Baker Eddy founder of the Christian Science church erected in Mount Auburn cemetery was turned over to the Christian Science board of directors. More than a year and a half was required to complete the work at a cost of 150 dollars. The memorial is Bethel white granite with an open circular colonade of eight 13 foot columns surmounted by a cornice and cresting, the interior space to be filled with growing flora.
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Cambridge
Mass
Mary Baker Eeldy
Christian Sciencce Church
Mount Auburn Cemetery
Christian Sciences Board of Directors
Bethel
VROOMAN URGES GARDEN CAMPAIGN DURING WAR
Washington officials urge citizens to convert every vacant lot into a food garden to boost wartime crops. Secretary Vreeman calls for surplus wheat and increased acreage of beans and cowpeas to feed the nation, arguing agriculture must shoulder major risk for self sufficiency. He backs spring wheat planting where profitable and promotes city gardens to yield multiple crops this summer.
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Washington
Wart Voor Retary of
Vreoman
United States
Mr. Vreeman
National Emergency Food Garden Comission
Defense measures ready for Congress
Washington reports that President Wilson and the executive branch plan sweeping defense steps for the extra session. A general military budget, co ordinating many expenses, will be laid before Congress, with details kept confidential. Navy contracts for 24 destroyers were awarded, and steps to speed naval construction were outlined as war department work continues.
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Wilson
Ergin
House
Senate
Council of National Defense
Navy Department
War Department
Army
Congress
Armas
Suech
WHIP ARMY INTO SHAPE AT HOME FRONT PRESSURES
Secretary Baker said the War Department is pressing ahead with purchases and preparations to keep an army ready, while national policy remains to be determined by Congress and the President amid a tense international situation.
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Witehin
Washington
War Department
Baker
Department
Women Enrol to Aid Nation in Crisis, NAWSA Says
Washington officials of the National American Woman Suffrage Association announce they will not pause suffrage work but will aid the President in national policy during the crisis. The group outlines plans including job bureaus for women, increasing the food supply, reducing waste, continued Red Cross cooperation, and potential women filling roles in the workforce.
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Washington
National American Woman Suffrage Association
War Association
Red Cross
Secretar Faniels
Associa- Seytas
Deadly New Albany Storm Totals Reach 1836
A New Albany storm caused extensive damage with at least one death confirmed and many injured. Relief efforts mobilized quickly, raising over $12,000 as cities sent food and clothing. The Chamber of Commerce urged further aid to care for the homeless and repair wreckage.
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New Est
New Albany
Chamber of Comanerce
Chamber of Cont Iveree
School Friends of Lloyd George Chronicle Fragment
Fragmentary note recalls Lloyd George school days in Waves. A correspondent recalls a small turnout of classmates, noting the premier’s remark that attendance never exceeded thirty and a letter from a former schoolmate is hinted at.
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School Friends OF Lloyd George Legion
Len Dory
Arsenidd Wardaera
Tinta Watter
Attec
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