Nine Die and Thirty-One Hurt in Dover Bombing Raid
During a March 21 air raid on Kentish towns four German bombers dropped about 48 bombs over Dover Deal Ramsgate and Westgate. Nine killed and thirty-one injured were reported with damage to houses and the Canadian hospital at Ramsgate. Flight Commander Bone pursued one raider to sea, forcing its crash. the observer was killed.
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Kentish
Dover
Deal
Ramsate
Margate
Westgate
Ramagate
Bone
Cardinal Gotts Dead in Rome After Sudden Collapse
Cardinal Gotts, member of the 25 1915 cohort, died in Rome after a faint caused a violent fall at his office door. He suffered a brain concussion and his condition worsened daily until he lost consciousness on March 13, ending his illness and receiving the last rites.
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Rome
Cardinal Gotti
Army measure wins senate unanimous approval of recruiting bill
The Senate voted unanimously to approve a House passed joint resolution to expand the mobile army to full strength, proposing about 20 000 enlistments. Debate included calls for quick action and support for the national defense effort against Villa.
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Washington
Senate
House
McCumber
Congress
Chamberlain
Military
Gronna
Vardaman
Villa
Newlands
Dutch Steamer Tubantia Sunk After Mine or Torpedo
The Royal Dutch Lloyd liner Tubantia, outward bound from Amsterdam toward the River Plate with 87 passengers and 300 crew, was torpedoed near Noordhinder lightship off the Dutch coast. Reports say all aboard were saved. the ship’s stern was pierced but afloat for hours before sinking two miles east of Noordhinder. The vessel carried cargo and mails and was en route to Falmouth to pick up further duties.
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London
Royal Dutch Lloyd
Amsterdam
River Platte
Noordhinder
Hs K H. Wytsma
Ber- Mn
Tubantia
Noordhinder Light
Von Tirpitz to Quit Post Reported in Washington
The Evening Post reports in Washington on March 17 that the State Department acknowledged unofficial advice that Grand Admiral von Tirpitz had resigned or was about to resign. Officials would not confirm the recency of the reports.
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New York
the Evening Post
Washington
State Department
von Tirpits
Cenenee
Sosseiber
Gomeen
Postal Bank Law Amended in Egypt War Notes
Prince of Wales reaches Egypt as London reports March 21 updates on war measures and postal bank law amendments affecting administration and finance in the overseas theater.
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Prince of Wales
Egypt
London
Sugar Tariff Preservation Won By House Action
Washington March 18 the house passed the administration bill to retain the current sugar tariff of one cent per pound. The sugar clause of the Underwood tariff act would remove the sugar from the free list after May 1 next.
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Washington
House
National Guard called after Ames student rush wounds two
Ames March 18 National Guard interceded as students attempted to rush a location wounded two students. London March 20 the Willie sank off Valentia Island in the Atlantic seven crew saved. Berlin March 21 reports honor awards for Brandenberg regiment members.
Carranza forces falter as Villa escapes to mountains
Western Newspaper Union reports Pancho Villa has escaped to mountain strongholds after Carranza troops failed to hold the line. Meanwhile reliable information indicates Mexican government forces are not cooperating with American troops and are sometimes withdrawing from the field.
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Union
el Paso
Tex
Pancho Villa
Geerro
Bryan Opens Nebraska Campaign in Lincoln Rally
William Jennings Bryan greeted by a large Nebraska Democratic mass meeting at the Lincoln city auditorium as he launches the primary campaign. He declared the state would instruct for Woodrow Wilson and stressed his loyalty to the president, praising Wilson over Theodore Roosevelt.
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Nebraska
Bincorn
Neb
William Jennings Bryan
Lincoln
Bryan
Woodrow Wilson
Theodore Roosevelt
Washington seeks rail link use for Mexican expeditionary supply line
The state department received a request from General Funston via the war department to arrange with the de facto Mexican government for permission to ship supplies by rail from El Paso to expeditionary forces in Mexico. The request will be sent to General Carranza with the suggestion that the owning de facto government permit use of the line. State department officials were told by the Carranza consul that approval is probable.
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Washington
State Department
General Funston
War Department
Mexico
General Carransa
Carranza
Chinese Revolution Growing in Shanghai
The report says Yunnan and Kwangsi provinces face a serious situation after the revolution. Rumors spread that Yunnan and Kwangsi may join the rebels, while doubts arise about Lunk Chi Kwang’s loyalty as governor of Kwang-Tung. Tang Shao Yi and Dr Wo Ting Frang deny talks to compromise the crisis between Yun gan inhabitants and President Yuan Shi Kai.
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Yunnan
Kwangsi
Lunk Chi Kwang
Kwang-Tung
Tang Shao Yi
Wo Ting Frang
Yungan
Yuan Shi Kat
Another German Aerial Raid Kills Nine in London Attack
London reports nine people killed and thirty one injured in a German air raid. Four German planes crossed Kent coast Sunday before one raider was shot down by British forces with the observer killed. Berlin moves to block treaties, urging no agreements with other nations. San Diego notes a U S destroyer Stewart departing.
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London
Kent
Berlin
National Liberty Party
Mitchel Preparing for Opening in Nebraska
Mitchel Nebraska officials prepare to welcome visitors as town readies accommodations for an upcoming opening event. Local planners estimate needs and outline services for guests arriving to experience the North side of town.
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Mitchel
Mitchel, Neb
Mitchli
Nebraska city improvements total half a million dollars
North Platte plans a 1916 building season with paving up to 100000 dollars and other projects in the business district including a 50000 dollar hotel and a 40000 dollar bank. additions to the Kids home and parochial school also eyed. Also noted are swine show premiums in Omaha, a letter-writing drive by 800 students in Alliance, and various local civic and legal notices across the region.
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Io North
Omaha
Poland
China
Berkshire
Duroc
Hampshire
Chester
al Hance
Box Butte County
Alliance the Commercial Club
Nebraska
Samuel Johnson
Boone Precinct
Boone County
National Beta Credit Men's Association
Ian Omaha
United States
F. Gilfillan
Minneapolis
Denver
FE. Eickhoff
Norfolk
Norfolk Police
Eickhoff
Allen Commercial Club
Burlington Railroad Company
Commercial Club
Union Depot
Broken Bow
Aurora
Hastings
Alliance i ii
Eisty
Papes Diapepsin Promises Quick Stomach Relief
An advertisement touts Papes Diapepsin as a fast, sure remedy for indigestion dyspepsia and gastritis. It claims instant relief when contact with the stomach occurs and promotes a fifty cent case for home use. The copy also includes miscellaneous quotes and jokes about marriage and education.
February 29 Time Loop Puzzle
A dialogue centers on the rare leap day February 29 asking where the speaker was and what they were doing a year earlier. The exchange hints at memory, time, and a curious date recurrence.
Melancholy Talk on War Stocks and Duty
The dialogue reveals a character in a somber mood reflecting on thousands of soldiers killed in Europe. He acknowledges no personal stake in war stocks and feels compelled to resist yielding to despair or panic about the conflict.
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Europe
Americans Great Match Use Reflects High Demand
J A Hunter of New York, representing a major match firm, notes average daily consumption of ten matches per person and total US output surpassing 1.7 billion, with about 1 billion used domestically. He cites rising cigarette use, gas stoves, and patent lighters as drivers, while newer lighter attached stoves reduce sales only slightly.
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J. A. Hunter
New York
United States
More Than Ever Increases Capacity for Daily Work
A former heavy coffee drinker describes improved mental stamina after stopping coffee. He reports years of coffee use leading to coffee heart, severe nervousness, and depression, with diminished mental and physical strength before quitting.
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