War news and political developments stir Europe and Americas
A wide survey of wartime events reports Italy moving toward stricter controls with anti espionage and contraband laws passing the senate. Paris suffers heavy Zeppelin raids, while British and French ships contend in the Dardanelles and North Sea. U S probes the conflict, ships are sunk or damaged, and military leaders suffer and improvise amid shifting fronts.
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Dardanelles
Irresistible
Ocean
Bouvet
Gaulois
Monmouth Axman murders tied to suspect in St Louis arrest
Police say the mystery of over twenty axman killings that have haunted Monmouth for four years may be tied to the arrest in St. Louis of Loving Mitchell, a Black man who allegedly slain W E B Dawson, his wife, and their three year old Georgia. Richard Madden and Gustav Cook, convicted of passport fraud, face ten months to county prison in New York. Federal Judge Putnam in Boston dismisses the government suit to dissolve United Shoe Machinery as an unlawful monopoly. James Rush of Chicago to receive a Navy compliment from Secretary Daniels for bravery after the January 21 boiler explosion aboard the San Diego.
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Monmouth
Loving Mitchell
St. Louis
W. E B. Dawson
Georgia
Richard Madden
Gustav Cook
New York
Putnam
Boston
United Shoe Machinery Company
James Rush
Cottage Grove Avenue
Chicago
Daniels
Washington
San Diego
Przemysl Falls as Russian Army Enters City Without Shot
London report says Przemysl surrendered after a six month siege, 50 000 Austrian troops and 200 officers capitulating amid extreme hunger and disease. Grand Duke Nicholas awarded St George’s Cross. fall spurs Russian advance toward Krakow and Hungary, while Austro German losses exceed forty thousand.
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London
Przemysl
Petrograd
Carpathian
Przemysla
Dukla
Ustok
Lupkow
Nicholas
St. George’s Cross
Seliwamoff
Tarnow
Russian War Office
Cracow
Hungary
Przemys
Lorimer Pleads Not Guilty to Bank Funds Charge
Chicago March 24 William Lorimer former United States senator from Illinois pleaded not guilty to misapplication of LaSalle Street National Bank funds at arraignment before Federal Judge Carpenter. Pleas of not guilty were entered for Charles G Fox and Thomas McDonald cashier and auditor respectively who were charged with false entries in the bank books.
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Chicago
William Lorimer
United States
Ilinois
LaSalle Street National Bank
Carpenter
Charles G. Fox
Thomas McDonald
LaSalle Street Bank
Washington Express Rate Case Reopens Under ICC Orders
The Interstate Commerce Commission issued formal orders reopening the express rate case filed days earlier by four major express companies. Hearings will be scheduled later and no rate changes are allowed before those hearings. The commission, now ready to operate, elected Joseph R Davies of Wisconsin as chairman and Edward N Huriey of Chicago as vice chairman.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
The
Trade Commission
Joseph R Davies
Wisconsin
Edward N Huriey
Chicago
Memel Recaptured by Teutons After Street Fighting
Berlin reports Memel, the Baltic sea port, was retaken by German troops after sharp street fighting with Russians in control until last Thursday. The German general staff says private property was looted by the Russians during occupation.
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Paris
Berlin
Memel
Baltic
Prison reform in Illinois Joliet women’s prison program
Grace Fuller leads a domestic science program at the Joliet state penitentiary, with Warden Allen, featuring dressmaking and rug weaving to reform inmates. The effort aims to give prisoners better opportunities and a contented, disciplined environment.
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Joliet
Grace Fuller
Illinois State Penitentiary
Miss Fuller
State Penitentiary
R. H. Pratt
Chicago Athletic Association
Chicago
Chicago Association of Commerce
Dunne
Ilinois Special Tax Commission
Committee
Croquet Talk Sparks Chautauqua Golf Mention
A humorous courtroom exchange on recreation prompts discussion of Slimsbee’s activities. Guff questions croquet and snorting, while Tuff asserts Slimsbee enjoys chautauqua golf. Judge notes the playful banter without confirmation of specifics.
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Guff
Slimsbee
Tuff
Castoria Ad Advises Careful Use For Infants And Children
An old advertisement urges mothers to inspect Castoria bottles for the L Signature and the statement In Use For Over 30 Years. The ad emphasizes Castoria as a safe remedy for infants and children and notes Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria.
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Fletcher
Misconception on neutrality cited by Metz at Philadelphia lunch
Representative Metz criticizes what he calls a debased view of neutrality at a Philadelphia luncheon. He compares it to a joke about two actors with multiple marriages, noting a cynical view that a marriage is hard labor for life, yet can be commuted by bad behavior.
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Herman A. Metz
Philadelphia
The Biggest Fool
Pat strolls with an Englishman who offers sixpence or every penny given to a woman. Pat gives ninepence. After the exchange the Englishman asks who was the bigger fool. Pat says it was him for giving all he had, but reveals the woman was his mother, making Pat the wiser fool.
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Pat
Wanted to Quit New Recruit Feels Fed Up with Job
A London Opinion note quotes a new recruit who says he is fed up and would like to give a week’s notice. The brief reflects workplace reluctance and early resignation sentiment.
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London Opinion
Naming the White House Baby Sets Tone for National Affairs
The president announces the birth of the White House infant and names it, signaling a ceremonial milestone that momentarily shifts focus from policy to family news. Officials note routine duties will resume while the administration manages ongoing legislative matters and ceremonial duties.
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