Cabinet Parked on Arms for Teutons and Austria Note
In Derby on March 6, Mrs Alice Wheeldon her daughters and George Mason faced trial for conspiring to kill Lloyd George and Arthur Henderson with poisoned arrows and food, a case watched for its far reaching implications. In Amsterdam the Austrian reply to the U S note on Germanys submarine policy was delivered. it signals neutrality concerns and hints at avoiding war with the United States while supporting destructive tactics against enemies. Washington received the twenty six page document and noted no immediate reply is required, signaling a cautious diplomatic stance.
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Cabinet debates presidential arm power under existing laws
Washington March 6 cabinet met at the White House to discuss arming merchant ships under current law and a possible new program. Officials say Lansing and Gregory agree the president can order armed ships for defense, as Congress weighs measures and an extra session may be considered. Diplomatic circles note Austria’s reply came after armed neutrality talks and warn war remains avoidable if Congress with peace factions cooperates. Also mentions limited sale items at Gliss Qustrich and Sting Cards at Nugget Office.
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Germans Report Minor Front Successes Across Theaters
International News Service out of Berlin reports the general staff saying fronts are favorable to the Teutonic allies. It cites a German front shift near the Ancre and closer positions to Bapaume with allied confusion and British losses in spots. French papers admit German troop preservation amid the shift. Renewed combat on the Somme’s right bank escalates into heavy artillery and desperate infantry clashes. Russian attacks near Brezegteny repulsed with heavy losses. In Macedonia a French outpost of strategic value was captured. Office and Residence of J. F. McAllister noted.
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German and Hindu Doctors Arrested for Conspiracy
New York report says government detectives raided a house and arrested Dr. Ernest Schumner and Dr. Chakraberty on charges of conspiring against a nation friendly to the United States. Explosives and incriminating papers were found linking them to plots against Great Britain, aided by Wolf von Igel of Canada. British secret service had flagged the case.
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French Take Trenches at Verdun in Terrific Fighting
Paris reports renewed combat at Verdun with French troops recapturing trenches in Caurierre Wood and near D amont after losses. German assaults northeast of Verdun were repulsed with heavy losses while Somme sector saw heavy fighting and little positional change.
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Supreme Court rules Appam German prize of war claim
The Supreme Court upheld the first ruling that the Appam, brought to Hampton Roads by a German prize crew, is the property of British owners and not the German government. The decision follows a 19th century prize of war rule that would have favored Germany if the ship had been taken to a German or neutral port. The German crew’s voyage to an American port violated international law, forfeiting Germany’s rights.
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