Wilson calls extra session and arms ships plan
President Wilson issues proclamation to convene an extra session on April 16 and asserts authority to arm American merchant ships against German submarines. Navy orders issued. government to withhold ship identities and urge press and cables to avoid arming details. Preparations proceed for ships to sail soon.
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Wilson
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Navy Department
Atlantic
White House
Gregory
Lansingen
Lightweight six engine design with uniform walls and reinforced frame
The description outlines a light weight high power six motor with uniform wall thickness to avoid distortion and compression loss. It features a specially designed intake manifold for better carburetion, fuel efficiency, easy cold starting, and a strong light frame built from pressed channel sections.
Railroad Strike Plans Revealed by National Committee
Information received by the national conference committee in New York shows the four railway workers' unions have arranged a progressive strike plan if an eight hour issue remains unresolved. The program calls for staged walkouts starting Saturday at 6 p.m. with broader actions through March 21 across major lines and regions, potentially involving up to 40,000 men. The unions pledge to minimize government disruption and officials await possible presidential intervention.
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New York Central
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Louisville & Nashville
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Lehigh Valley
Lackawanna
Jersey Central
Pennsylvania
Long Island
Maine
Delaware & Hudson
Reading
Hill Roads
Chicago
New Book on Cancer
This book offers a comprehensive explanation of cancer and its non surgical treatment based on sixteen years of experience and laboratory research on over ten thousand cases. Free copies are sent by addressing O A Johnson M D Suite 529 1320 Main St Kansas City MO. Send for a copy today and learn facts about cancer.
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Main St
Kansas City
Carranza Named Mexico’s President in Landslide Vote
Mexico City report says Venustiano Carranza was elected president with an overwhelming majority. Voters could write any name and Carranza reportedly received all but a few scattered ballots. Estimated totals ranged from hundreds of thousands to a million, under an electoral system adopted by the Queretaro constitutional assembly. No disturbances were reported though congressional races were intensely contested.
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Mexico City
Venustiano Carranza
Mexico
Republic
Carranza
Constitutional Assembly
Queretaro
Germany Orders Belgian Industry Halt Under War Policy
Amsterdam reports German authorities have halted most Belgian industry by ban. Factories with more than twelve workers or engines over five horsepower or coal use over five tons monthly are banned. Belgians cannot build or finish factories after March 1 without permission.
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Amsterdam
Telegraaf
Belgium
Prisoners Of War Free Berlin Release Sparks Confusion
Seventy two American citizens held as prisoners aboard the Yarrowdale were released on March 8 and departed the Bradenburg detention camp, the official press agency announced.
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Berlin
Germany
Bradenburg
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