Lloyd George outlines plan to curb tonnage shortage
British Prime Minister David Lloyd George warned the Allies face a grave crisis from shipping shortages and submarine menace. He urged boosting home food production, curbing imports, and forcing landowners to cultivate. He said reducing luxury imports by nearly a million tons would ease cargo space and support military needs.
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Lonton
David Lloyd George
Howce of Commons
Lloyd George
Great Britain
Oath in White House for Wilson and Marshall
President-elect Wilson is expected to take the oath privately at the White House on Sunday March 4 with a public ceremony possible March 6 at the Capitol. Vice President Marshall will take his oath in formal fashion at the special Senate session Monday March 6, with flexibility on timing for both leaders.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Capitol
Marshall
Senate
Special Senate Session Set For March Fifth Inauguration Day
Washington details of the inaugural plans become clearer as President Wilson calls a special Senate session for March 5. The session will include the customary ceremonies for inaugurating the vice president, constituting about half of the day’s formalities.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate
Germans Evade Blockade Through Special Merger Tactics
In a federal court case, German jewelry makers tied to New York exporters allegedly evaded the British blockade by selling goods via a special merxt ryetunt, undermining wartime trade controls. The developing proceedings centered on the Cane squel incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
Heavy Fire Losses in Omaha Downtown Block
Fire swept a block in downtown Omaha causing $750,000 in losses. Authorities report heavy damage over several hours and a general warning issued to nearby districts as flames threatened additional structures. The incident drew response from local agencies and fire crews.
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Omaha
Omah
le Hanred Lalbelad
Se Children Go Hungry New York Author's Claim in War Era
Fragmentary OCR reads like a notice about hunger and a literary figure from New York. It mentions a book or work associated with a price of $2,000 and a dubious sale at a train or fair, with unclear names and places. The readable bits suggest a historical notice on famine or poverty tied to a literary context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Nowala
Tren
British Forces Gain Ground in Mesopotamian Operations
British troops pressed near Sannaiyat in Mesopotamia capturing trenches as they advance against Turkish positions at Tierhe. The action involved artillery and infantry cooperation with bolstered support from Wo af Offolat srabembnt units.
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Tierhe
Mesaoorwith
Sannaiyat
Tornida Sweep Notable Figures in Balkan Gaza Scene
Fragmentary report notes a sweeping action involving officials and several figures across regions named Albania and Georgia. The text mentions events on a Friday in a notably chaotic, possibly wartime context with references to enforcement and a Pride-related denial. Names and concrete details are unclear due to OCR damage.
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Tornida
Albania
Georgia
Allied 10 Keep All German Colonies Simultaneous Announcement
Simultaneous announcements by British and allied leaders declare there will be no return of German colonies in Africa Asia or the Pacific. The move aligns with Japanese and British colonial interests and signals a major shift in colonial holdings across Africa and Asia. Meanwhile a Yukon incident claims Dawson officials Dawson War era figure Charles W Taybor and driver William Mc Adams perished in a fatal blaze.
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Germany
African
Asia
The
Pacific
Africa
Inte Asquith
Lloyd George
England
France
Portugal
Belgium
Dawson
Charles W. C. Taybor
Yukon Territory
William McAdams
White Horse
Urge Referendum on War
Delegates at a New York conference called by the American Peace Society debated a national referendum on war. After a day of discussion, the vote showed forty favored referendum, fifteen opposed, and seven declined to vote.
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New York
American Peace Society
Railroad Crash Near Cniurche In Northern Romania
Moscow paper Russkoye Slovo via Overseas News Agency reports about two thousand killed or injured in a recent railroad accident near Cniurche in northern Romania. The figure reflects widespread casualties and draws international attention to railway safety concerns.
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Berlin
Cniurche
Romania
Moscow
Russkoye Slovo
Admiral Mayo Holds Forces in Readiness at Guantanamo Bay
Admiral Henry T. Mayo commands the American battleship fleet and orders readiness for possible contingencies. The action centers on Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, where tensions prompt heightened preparedness and strategic positioning.
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Henry T. Mays
Guantanamo
Guba
Food Riots in Boston Reported by Horton and Crew
A night of disorder in Boston saw a large crowd invade grocery stores seizing food provisions while transit crews failed to stop looting. Reported incidents involved train crews and several highway guards, with minimal lasting loot secured.
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Boston
Horton
Mark
Ike Aloel
Plan to Abandon Special Session Sparks Inaugural Ceremonies Debate
President Wilson weighs skipping the century old custom of a Senate special session at the start of his term. Abandoning the session would alter inauguration rites by removing the vice president's ceremonial swearing in in the Senate chamber and reduce official rituals by half, while potentially leaving Congress to act only if an extraordinary full Congress is needed.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate
Capitol
Congress
Conquess
Diplomatic Corps
Supreme Court
Freight Cars Coming West From Congested East Yards
Interstate Commerce Commission reports indicate many empty freight cars moved west at passenger train speed from eastern rail yards. Investigators notethat fair weather and a holiday gave railroads a chance to use a week to push relief efforts against a worsening car shortage threatening famine in some regions.
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Washington
Interstate, Commerce Commission
Lia
Officials Vindicated in Washington Investigation Leak Report
A terse Washington notice states that officials were vindicated in the investigation into a leak tied to a Wall Street report on President Wilden's peace note. The item notes the matter moving forward with the House rates committee meeting on Thursday.
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Wall Street
Wilden
Army Reserve Officers Training Corps Program Announced
The War Department announced a new Army Reserve Officers Training Corps setup at Idaho Geta Training Camp with units at the University of Tahoe Virginia Military Institute North Carolina College of Agriculture and Kentucky Military Institute. The plan centers on forming a center infantry division and related corps.
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Idaho
Geta
Washington
Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corpa
University of Tahoe
Virginia Military Institute
North Carolina College of Agriculture
Kentucky Miliitery Institute
War Department
Fee Anit Lo
Centor
President Wilcom Attends Birthday Celebration Event
President Wilcom participated in George Washington's birthday events on Thursday. He frequently referenced the current international situation during remarks at the celebration in Washington.
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Washington
Wilcom
George Washington
Swedes Probe Details of Sinking of Swedish Ship Hage Hamilton
Swedish officials examined records on the sinking of the Swedish motor ship Hage Hamilton. The inquiry released an official report via Berta, with particulars checked by the government in Stockholm.
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Herlio
Hage Hamilton
Keowo
Berta
Cleveland Stet Mowe Fights Through Injury in Bout
Arm injury forced Mem phs bantamweight Cleveland Stet Mowe to retire in the fourth round against Jack Wolf of Gilt City. Wolf was awarded the decision after the break.
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Cleveland
Stet Mowe
Jack Wolf
Gilt City
Wolf
Bone Dry Measure Divides Prohibition Advocates
Washington. Absolute prohibition legislation advances as the house approves a firmer federal barrier against liquor importation into bone dry states by a four to one vote. The measure, expected for Wilson’s signature, would cut off imports worth millions and expand bone dry territory by about one third of the continental United States. Supporters warn of overreach while opponents split, yielding a noisy house celebration of the vote.
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Washington
House
Senate
Wilson
Continental
United States
Friends of the Cause
Three Die In Freight Wreck Near Garreston
Three men were killed and nine injured when a northbound Great Northern freight crashed into the rear of another freight train near Garreston. No serious injuries reported beyond the nine.
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Bronx Walls
G. D
Great Northen Railway
Garreston
Pershing Named Southern Department Commander
General J. Pershing was formally appointed commander of the southern department replacing Major General Frederick Menetom. The appointment will take effect immediately as announced by military officials in Washington.
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Pershing
Funston
Wonhington
Jobs J. Pershing
Southern Department
Prederick Menetom
Funston Drops Dead in Hotel
Major General Frederick Funston, commander of the U.S. Army's southern department since February 1918, died suddenly in a San Antonio hotel after dinner. He was 61. Born in Kansas, Funston gained fame during the Cuban insurgency and had a storied early career, including street demonstrations in Lawrence and controversial editorials in Fort Smith.
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San Antonio
Texas
Generad
Frederick Funston
Southern Department
United States Army
United States
Kanshe
University of Kansas
Funston
Lawrence
Kan
Fort Smith
Arkansas
Young Funston
Major General Funston’s long career and famed exploits detailed
A historic sketch traces Major General Funston through key deployments. It recalls his early guard duty until a superior’s return, a resignation of Pantonleo, and tales of his youth as a train conductor who ejected a drunken cowboy and chased a fugitive after a rock was hurled through a coach window. It highlights his actions in Cuba, the Philippine war, and San Francisco during 1904 disasters, including his martial law orders, food control, and restraint of unrest, culminating with his 1914 Vera Cruz command at age 42.
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Funston
Pantonleo
Santa Fe
Cui
Gomes
Cuba
Twentieth
Kansas Volunteer Infantry
Prieston
Aguinaldo
Rio Grande
Columpic
An & Regular
San Pranciaca
Presidio
Vera Crus
Pea Vear
Firemen killed in Quebec blaze crushes three others
A Quebec City fire destroyed several buildings when wrecked rails collapsed crushing three firefighters and injuring five more. The blaze Monday marked the seventh disaster in the region this month, prompting a formal inquiry.
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Osath
Quebec
Dames
Secretary Thanks Guardsmen for Service on Border
Washington officials publish a letter of thanks to all national guard units who served on the Mexico border. The note credits commanders and guardsmen for their duty and dedication during the period of heightened border activity.
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Washington
National Guard
Nevada and Wyoming briefs of early 1917 events in mining and law
Northern Nevada and Wyoming reports describe woolgrower organizing efforts in Biko County, a homesteader missing from Howlands and a 1917 legislative ban on nonunanimous bills. Other items note deaths in Rosse River country, natural deaths in Yerington, a Cheyenne stabbing, wind damage in Cousiss County, and a Los Angeles to Elko brewery relocation hint.
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Wells
Nevada
Mmbs
Biko
Abespimen
Dabo
Woolgrowers’ Association
Dick Parentl
Howlands
Thomas F. Green
Rosse River
Austin
James T. Little
Ormaby County
Nev
Missouri
Placerville
Wyoming
Ed Walters
Exploration Gold Mining and Development Company
Yerington
Charine McDonald
Big Piney
Phil Rosenss
Cumberland
Wyo
John Lark
Lark
Cousiss
Minden
Supreme Court
Humboldt County Commissioners
Lovelock
W. W. Richardson
Winnemucca
Kemmerer
Frank Lark
Turrender
Dave Miller
Roy Hooper
Kemeth
Lincoln Highway
New
Goldfield
Goldfiel
John H. Stavenson
Diamondville
Bockar Brewing and Malting Company
Ogden
Utah
Elko
Bert Cushman
Latv
Tea Tor
Rafrigerator
Nuwade
Thom Arajent Hawe
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Britain
Japan
Henry T. Mayo
Momphie
Tuor
Wain
Reuven
William Phillips
John Osborne
State Department
Lansing
Fietcher
Choate
London
U. S. Army
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