Netherlands to Deliver Plea as U.S. and Britain Seize Dutch Ships
After months of delay, the United States and Great Britain move to seize all Dutch ships in allied ports on March 18 unless the Netherlands accepts an agreement. The plan would add about a million tons of shipping to aid the Allies, with compensation and export privileges for breadstuffs, while meat exports are to rise 50 percent or more under food administration talks.
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Rail bill sent to Wilson after Senate approval
Washington March 16 Congress disposed of the railroad control bill after House approved the conference report adopted by the Senate. The measure compensates railroads for wartime use and limits federal operation to 21 months postwar. It authorizes the president to set rates with Interstate Commerce Commission approval and creates a revolving fund of 500 600 000 for the director general. Short lines would come under federal control.
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Rainbow division repulsed German raid praised by Pershing
General Pershing reported that American troops who repulsed the March 5 German raid were from the Forty second Rainbow division composed of National Guardsmen. General Gerard of the Eighth French army personally congratulated the American division commander for their conduct. The One Hundred Forty-ninth artillery, once the first Illinois artillery, is part of the Rainbow division.
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Pershing
Gerard
One Hundred and Forty-ninth Artillery
Huns Seize U S Men on Ship
State department advices from Stockholm report Americans who left Finland on a neutral ship were taken prisoners. Twenty five Americans who left Helsingfors are held by the Finnish Red guards at Bjoemsborg on the west coast northwest of Helsingfors.
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Connellsville Coke Shipments Reach Over 330000 Tons
Connellsville region coal coke shipments rose by 37 500 tons in the last fiscal week reaching more than 330 000 tons for the first time since November.
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Connellsville
Bombing raid kills five in England reported from London
London reports a raid on Wednesday with an airship dropping bombs. Five people were killed and six dwelling houses were struck.
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England
London
Huns Take Odessa
German and Austro Hungarian forces advanced toward Odessa as part of a wider push through Ukraine. The port city, a key grain hub on the Black Sea, was held by Bolsheviks with support from the Black Sea fleet amid a contested surrender.
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Ukrainia
Teutonic League
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Reichsrath
Austria
Muscovy
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Kiev
Army Draft On Washington March 114
The second draft is underway and no date will be set for it. A call for 95 000 men to assemble over five days from March 29 would absorb about 40 000 to 50 000 of the second increment while many original draftees remain in reserve for later camps. State quotas are listed with Illinois at 1 961 and Wisconsin 2 214 Michigan 5 558 Indiana 2 977 while Iowa and Minnesota have no requirement.
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Three Sailors Killed in Von Steuben Shell Explosion
The navy department announced a shell explosion on the U S S Von Steuben during target practice that killed three sailors Emmette Shields of Hannibal Missouri Valentine Pray byl ski of Buffalo New York and Ercell Martin of Philadelphia Pa. The vessel is an army transport.
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Daylight Saving Plan Heads to President
The daylight saving bill passed the House and proceeds to the president. The plan sets clocks forward one hour at 2 p m on the last Sunday in March and back one hour at 2 p m on the last Sunday in October each year.
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Panic in Paris Subway After Air Raid Tragedy
A judicial inquiry was opened into the panic at a Paris subway station that caused the deaths of seven men, 29 women, and 30 children during Monday's air raid.
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First Hanging in 35 Years at local jail yard
Will Carter, a Black man, was hanged in the Rock Island TI jail yard for the murder of Peter Jelvek, a white man. It was the first hanging there in 85 years, with only officials in attendance.
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British Airmen Destroy 39 German Planes in March Push
British airmen in France and Belgium report a strong first two weeks of March with 39 German planes destroyed and 40 brought down out of control during reconnoitering and photographing missions. Fifteen British aircraft are listed as missing.
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Belgium
No Surplus of Sheep in U S
Chicago March 15. Government meatless Tuesdays through April 15 allow lamb and mutton serving but no sheep surplus exists. President W B Tyrrell of the National Sheep and Wool Bureau says there are 48,000,000 sheep, far short of the 125,000,000 ideal, and production yields only about a third of the annual wool consumption.
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W. B. Tyrrell
National Sheep and Wool Bureau
United States
Americans and Britons Captured at Sea by German Forces
Dispatches from Stockholm report several American and British citizens sailing from Finland on a neutral vessel were captured by German forces. Those of military age are to be taken to Germany and interned.
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Finland
Germany
Kennon to Succeed Barry as Camp Commander
Brig. Gen. Lyman W. V. Kennon, commander of the 171st Infantry Brigade, will temporarily succeed Maj. Gen. Thomas H. Barry as camp commander at Camp Grant NL, effective March 18.
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Thomas H. Barry
Indict 35 I W W Members in Wichita Grand Jury
Indictments were returned by a federal grand jury in Wichita against 35 members of the Industrial Workers of the World. With only one exception the indicted men are under arrest.
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Kan
Industrial Workers of the ‘World
Peasants in Polotsk Fight German Occupation
Reports from Petrograd and other cities describe Polotsk district peasants waging guerrilla warfare against German forces. Other items note Soviet leaders ratifying a peace with the Central Powers and Russia ceding territories in Asia Minor and the Baltic regions.
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M. Ryasonov
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Kars
Erivan
Isaac Stephenson Dies Former Wisconsin Senator
Isaac Stephenson former United States senator from Wisconsin and lumber industry pioneer died at his Marinette home at eighty eight after a week of illness. His key operations were in northern Michigan where his holdings remain among the largest in the state. He was born June 18 1829 near Fredericton New Brunswick and began in farming and lumber work with little schooling. In May 1907 he filled the unexpired Spooner term and was elected to a full term in 1909.
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John C. Spooner
Freight rate rise granted by ICC broadening impact
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved a 15 percent general freight rate increase for eastern territory carriers. The decision raises by 15 cents per long ton the rate on anthracite coal and applies to territories not covered by last June’s general increase. Benefited commodities include coal, livestock, fresh meats, petroleum products, grain, cement, lumber and related stock goods.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Japan Eyes Siberia Intervention and China Mediation
Tokyo signals Tokyo policy toward Siberia remains undecided while mobilization grows. American opinion shifts toward intervention as Allied plans support action. Japan reportedly seeks to mediate between north and south China to unite factions against Russia crisis.
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Siberia
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China
Milwaukee Colonel Decorated for Gallantry
Col. Doug MacArthur, honored with the croix de guerre in France for gallantry, is noted as having been appointed to West Point from Milwaukee several years ago.
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Doug. MacArthur
France
West Point
King Expresses Gratitude for Red Cross Gift
King George thanked Henry P. Davison chairman of the American Red Cross war council in London for the $1,000,000 contribution to the British Red Cross. The message came during Davison’s visit and emphasized gratitude from the British side.
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London
King George
Henry P. Davison
Red Cross’ War Council
Jesus Feeds Multitude After Desert Rest Request
In Mark 6 the returning disciples seek retreat with Jesus but the crowd follows. Jesus teaches and provides bread and fish, urging the disciples to give what they have and trust God to multiply it. The lesson emphasizes sharing, faith, and spiritual sustenance over mere material aid.
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John the Baptist
Carlyle
England
Maltbie Davenport
Babcock
War Lord salutes the farmer in timely agricultural cartoon
The cartoon links farmer patriotism to military strength and urges increased food production. It notes US and Western Canada efforts to boost farming, including more crops and livestock, free homesteads, easy land purchase, tractor allowances, duty-free livestock moves, and government seed support to attract settlers and raise yields.
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Europe
Western Canada
Canada
Dominion
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Brighten up the corner where you are adage misquoted
A Louisville Courier Journal quip argues that cheerful homes depend on those present and not on distant rooms or absent partners. The cartoonish dialogue mocks slogans about making every corner bright by a wife who is always on the go.
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Cuticura Soap and Ointment Advertisement
Soft, Clear Skins. Night and morning bathe the face with Cuticura Soap and hot water. If there are pimples first smear them with Cuticura Ointment. For free samples address Cuticura, Dept. X, Boston. Sold by druggists and by mail. Soap 25, Ointment 25 and 50.
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Cipher with the Rim Off Sparks Debate
A sports commentary mocks a player as a cipher, noting the rim is off and suggesting the team lacks standout impact. Critics argue the player’s value is hidden behind limited attempts and vague contributions.
It Takes Congress to Settle a Strike Garfield’s Petition
A brief item notes Congress must resolve the labor dispute as Garfield's health issues or stance influence the path to settlement. The report emphasizes political action and the need for legislative involvement to end the strike.
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Government Control Sought Over Ice Crop
Observers debate timing for possible government regulation of the ice crop, evaluating impact on prices, supply stability, and farm livelihoods as market conditions shift this season.
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