Alaska Legislature moves to repeal Sunday closing law
Amid mixed bills in Nome and Juneau, lawmakers push a broad repeal of Sunday closing while legislators report a memorial service for a late senator. Nate Coombs introduces bills to repeal the law as ships in distress prompt maritime coverage from the North Atlantic.
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Railroad Commission Report to President Wilson
Washington March 6 The railroad commission plans were submitted to the President with a report expected to decide the route of the new line. The executive order for the decision is said to be withheld pending a supplementary report.
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Russian Offensive Extends From Baltic to Roumania
Reported new Russian offensives push from the Baltic toward Roumania with forces advancing near Tultie and the Human region. Observers note continued pressure along a broad front, with reserves moved northward and potential reinforcement in Baltic and Carpathian areas. Submarine activity off the Baltic coast and a German merchant vessel attack are also reported as the conflict widens.
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Villa and Carranza Standoff Time in Mexico
General Villa accuses Carranza of seeking foreign intervention to derail the Constitutionalists. Reported White House interest and possible U S expedition to aid citizens and foreigners in Mexico City amid rising violence and unrest. Villa vows to defend the capital as Carranza’s forces clash with rebels and federal troops.
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French aero corps raid Alsace targets German powder plant
Paris reports a daring Luftwaffe style attack by four French aviators led by Captain Hoppe on Rottweil powder works in Alsace. Bombs dropped, plant reportedly in flames as the four-ship sortie escaped safely amid heavy fire from German defenses. Berlin notes Reims doomed under German bombardment with widespread destruction. Rome reports American vessels returning reservists to the colors aboard the Nugget and other ships.
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March General Decree Forces City Merchants to Accept Currency
The commander of Caprangy issues a decree ordering local merchants to open stores and take Constitutionalists currency for food purchases to ease food shortages. Merchants had refused Corranna currency due to instability and closed their shops.
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Bubonic Plague Reported in Colombia Near Venezuela
Kogoto March 6 reports bubonic plague appears in the interior near the Venezuela border. Sanitary officials quarantine the whole Baios district after the government is notified.
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Baios
Dardanelles bombardment presses amid heavy fort damage
London reports the Anglo French fleet pushing east in the Dardanelles while mines hamper maneuvers. Minesweepers clear paths as bombardment continues on both land fronts. Turkish dispatches claim Turkish mines have sunk several allied ships. News from Paris notes strict secrecy on Dardanelles reports.
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Greek public demand for intervention grows in Salonika
Reports from Salonika dated March 6 describe rising Greek popular demand for intervention as mass meetings intensify and residents react to Bulgaria’s resorts. The dispatch claims unquestioned authenticity and notes a shifted war spirit among Greeks.
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Sbitt
Bulgarian Government Mobilizes Three Army Divisions
The report indicates secret mobilization by Bulgaria of three army divisions as indications grow that the Hubar forces may quickly enter the war.
Miners Rescued as Rescue Crews Finish Four Days of Effort
In Layland West Virginia on March 6 after a cane coal mine explosion rescuers bring out forty seven miners alive out of entombed workers. Over forty bodies have been recovered as teams press on hoping for more survivors.
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