Happenings of the World Tersely Told
Washington reports proposals Germany would make to ease tensions if Wilson agrees to talks. Ships in war zones would pass unharmed if designated noncontraband, and convoys or guns may be required for safe Atlantic passage. Lansing warned war edge remains. New York said liners won't sail without protection. Mobile harbor mines begun, lighthouse tenders dismissed. California resents Senator Works on neutrality remarks. Wisconsin passes Nordman resolution pledging loyalty without war support.
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Washington
Germany
United States
Wilson
Iff Subane
American Line
St. Louis
St. Paul
New York
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European War Updates From Front Lines And Sea Routes
Reports from Paris London and Newport News describe Belgian coast bombardment near Zeebrugge German shelling and Allied repulse attempts in Appremont Argonne and Lorraine. British destroyer mined off English Channel. most crew perished. Union lines near Sailly Saillisel rise captured. Atlantic convoy redeployed from Virginia Capes. Lapland liner April 48 hours overdue with 199 aboard. gale 40 foot waves. King George opens parliament urging united resolve against outrages and humanity.
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New York
England
Revolt at Camp Columbia Promptly Noted by Cuban Government
The Cuban government announced from Lavan that about thirty men from the Seventh and Eighth infantry companies at Camp Columbia near Marini revolted and escaped with their arms. Troops are in pursuit.
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Lavan
Camp Columbia
Marini
Death of Judge Samuel C. Parks Former Springfield Lawyer
Judge Samuel C. Parks aged ninety seven died in Kansas City Missouri. He was born on a Vermont farm March 25 1820 and formerly worked with Abra han Lincoln in a Springfield Alabama law firm.
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Samuel C. Parks
Springfield
Abrahan Lincoln
Kansas City
Mr. Parks
Vermont
Wright Prohibition DIN Signed In Indiana April 1918
Governor Goodrich signed the Wright prohibition DIN marking Indiana dry in April 1918 in a ceremony with prohibition workers present. A fire at Union Switch and Signal in Swissdale Pennsylvania destroyed its large plant, used for munition orders, with an estimated loss of 4 million dollars. Plans to educate women as automobile drivers were announced in Boston by the Specialist Society for American Preparedness. Thomas Edison, aged seventy, attended a banquet at his workshop in Orange, North Dakota, with 2000 attendees. Interstate Commerce Commission reports show express companies’ October business rose by 12 million dollars. John J. Halpin, ex-Chicago detective, jailed for taking bribes from the clairvoyants' trust and faces one to five years.
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Goodrich
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Union Switch and Signal Company
Swissdale
United States
Interstate Combhreree Commisssion
Washington
William B Carlile Named Chicago Postmaster by Wilson
William B. Carlile, a noted insurance man, was appointed postmaster of Chicago by President Wilson at Washington. The move places a business leader with strong local ties into the federal postal leadership in the nation’s third largest city.
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William B. Carlile
Chicago
Wilson
Washington
Washington approves fortifications bill conference report
The House approved the conference report on the 60 million fortifications bill, sent to the president after Senate minor amendments. Cabinet meeting in Washington noted no change in the submarine crisis, and no official word of altered German policy. Senator Works of California voiced the first dissent against risking war. Suffrage pickets at the White House changed banners to urge American women to uphold ideals. A 8.4 million appropriation to fund a new commission was requested, with postage rates set to rise. Despite the foreign situation, the March 5 inauguration remains planned to showcase patriotic feeling.
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House
Washington
Senate
State Department
Germany
Congress
Senator Works
California
White Mouse
Civilian Aid in Emergency mobilization urged by writer
The article argues private military schools like Norwich University and Culver could supply thousands of lieutenants for infantry cavalry and artillery. It envisions recruiting engineers from civilian life for the corps and notes capable militia, the American Legion roster, and Boy Scouts ready to assist. It praises women’s potential and notes transport and supply challenges but claims broad mobilization is feasible.
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Kenneth Macdougall
New York
United States
Norwich University
Norwich
Regulat Ary
West Point
National Guard
War Department
Plattsburg
Culver School
Culver
Ind
Regular Army
Transport and Quartermaster Corps
New York State
Washington
Red Cross
France
American Legion
Ametican Legion
Boy Scouts of America
Europe
America
Not Much Trouble and Light Work Quotes
A humorous exchange reflects on idle work and thoughts. An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Pellets as best for liver, bowels and stomach, with a satirical line about egg magnates and hens. A witticism compares men to silver-plated knives, bright yet dull.
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Pete
Puck
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Special Ist Society For American Preparedness
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Orange
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Clairvoyants’ Trust
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Post-Office Committee
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Bowers
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