Deep Interest in Russian Congress Meets in Moscow
Washington reports wide interest in the Russian Soviet congress meeting in Moscow after postponement. Officials split on whether to ratify the German peace or reject it, while assurances from President Wilson and the American Federation of Labor aim to aid Russia. Odessa's capture boosts central powers and could threaten Russia’s fleet, with unclear German next moves. Japan’s Siberia plan hinges on France and Britain, as Tokyo sends Ishii to Washington.
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Wilson
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Russia
American Federation of Labor
Persia
Afghanistan
India
Turkey
Black Sea
Germany
Siberian
Tokio
Paris
London
Rome
Japan
Siberia
France
China
Harbin
Great Britain
Viscount Ishii
American aviator Hitchcock reported missing in France
With American troops in France on March 14 steps were taken to learn the fate of Thomas Hitchcock, an 18 year old sergeant of the Lafayette Escadrille who has not been heard from since March 6. He was last seen far behind German lines and is believed captured in Germany. Hitchcock home is Westbury, R. I.
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H. G. Wales
France
Alphonso
Spain
Berlin
Thomas Hitchcock
Hitchcock
Lafayette
Germany
Westbury, R. L
Peace vote on Russo-German accord at Moscow congress
Copenhagen March 14 The fourth Pan Russian congress of Workmen's and Soldier's councils meets in Moscow today to repudi ate or ratify the peace treaty. The opening was postponed two days from Tuesday. President Wilson has sent a message to be read to the delegates.
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Moscow
Copenhagen
Congress of Workmen’s and Soldier’s Councils
Wilson
British Shipping Losses Rise In Seven Days
London reports British shipping losses from German submarines remained stationary for three weeks as 18 vessels were destroyed in the past seven days. The admiralty notes 15 ships exceed 1,600 tons and three were smaller. one fishing boat also lost.
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London
Admiralty
Germans Occupy Port of Odessa in Black Sea Reach
Amsterdam reports German war office announces occupation of Odessa, a key Russian Black Sea port and fleet base. The move gives Germany control of Odessa and a direct route from Germany through Ukraine to Trebizond, affecting grain exports and regional power dynamics.
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Odessa
German War Office
Black Sea
Teuton
von Mackensen
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Ukrainia
Trebizond
Persia
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International
Roumania
Europe
Hartford Soldier Edward J. Kelly Dies In France
Washington casualty list reports killed in action Edward J. Kelly of Hartford aged 17 when he entered service after working in The Hartford Times press room. Born May 28 1890 he enlisted June 21 1916 in Company F First Connecticut Infantry. His father Thomas W. Kelly had moved to Whitinsville Massachusetts.
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New York
Edward J. Kelly
Washington
102Nd
United States Infantry
Connecticut
France
Thomas W. Kelly
Whitinsvile
Mass
Whiting Machine Company
St. Joseph’s
The
Hartford Times
First Connecticut Infantry
Madison Avenue
Macedonian Front Renewed Fighting Along Tcherna River
London reports renewed fighting on the Macedonian front after a period of inactivity along the Tcherna river. The German office says Bulgarians launched an offensive in the bend south east of Monastir with French and Servian troops opposing. Greece trains for spring operations against Central Powers.
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London
Tcherna
Amsterdam
War Office
Berlin
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Monastir
Enrollment week for United States Boys' Working Reserve in Connecticut
United States Boys' Working Reserve observes enrolment week in Connecticut from March 18 to 25. Boys may enroll by giving names and details to the enrolling officer at their local high school or YMCA. Enrolment continues beyond enrollment week. Those who enlist are assured studies won’t be affected. Middlesex county appoints director E B Sellen of Middletown and assistant director H O Clough.
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United States Boys’ Working Reserve
Hartford
Connecticut
Middlesex County
E. B. Sellen
Middletown
H. O. Clough
Floods Reach Peak in West Virginia Waters
Flood waters along the Elk Valley rise after heavy rains over 48 hours with Clay Courthouse reporting thirty two feet. Burnsville and Glenville inundated as wire communications fail. Central railroad traffic crippled across the state with C O & S lines suspended due to slides and overall damage in the hundreds of thousands.
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West Va
Charlestown
W. Va
Elk Valley
Clay Courthouse
Burnsville
Glenville
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Sub Treasury Report Shows March Gains in New York
The Sub Treasury in New York reports a cash net gain of 474000 from banks on Wednesday, lifting total gains since Friday to 957000. The report highlights steady liquidity and bank activity during the week.
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Sub-Treasury
New York
Gildersleeve Girl Refuses to Testify at Coroner Hearing
Miss Marion Gildersleeve, 19, daughter of Portland residents, involved in a fatal Main Street crash, declines to testify at the coroner's inquest after consultations with Judge J B Carlson. The hearing ends with the coroner reserving judgment as witnesses recount accident details and medical findings.
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Marion Gildersleeve
Alfred Gildersleeve
Portland
Daniel McCarthy
Main Street
Bar
Stephen B. Davis
J. B. Carlson
Carlson
W. A. Countryman, Jr
Hartford
W. J. Coughlin
McCarthy
E. A. Inglis
B. E. Spencer
Luckhart
Thomas P. Walsh
Main
Grand Streets
Dr. Walsh
Linus Carlson
Forst’s Bakery
John Sandstrom
Fitzgibbons Bottling Works
Messrs. Bride and Daley
Connecticut Leads In Home Canning Progress
Connecticut tops the nation in community canning with 25 274 quarts canned, per a report to the State Council of Defense from the U S Department of Agriculture. Washington is second with 18 691 quarts, Wisconsin third with 11 362 quarts.
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Connecticut
Hartford
Committee of Food Supply
State Council of Defense
United States Department of Agriculture
State of
Washington
Wisconsin
Steam coal users urged to close contracts for new coal year
Connecticut steam coal users receive notices from Thomas W. Russell United States fuel administrator urging immediate contract closures for the coal year starting April 1. The fuel administration aims to reach as many users as possible to secure supplies.
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Hartford
Connecticut
Thomas W. Russell
United States
Fuel Administration
Weather Notice for New Haven March Forecast
Government weather report from New Haven on March 14 details rain and warmer tonight with clearing and colder Friday. Northeast area had moderate rainfall in the last 24 hours as systems move through. temperatures vary but overall unsettled, with winds shifting from east to west. City readings show New Haven rain 34 while nearby cities report mixed conditions from snow to rain and clouds across the region.
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Hatteras
Jacksonville
Kansas City
Nantucket
New Orleans
New York
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Northfield
Pittsburg
Portland
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St. Paul
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