Rebels Lose Santiago as Government Forces Seize City
General Gomez led the rebellion and was reported defeated as government troops attacked Santiago Havana. Rebels suffered heavy casualties and many were captured while Gomez attempted escape by fishing vessel but was thwarted. An official statement praised US friendship and the presence of American warships off the coast restrained possible incidents.
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Gomez
Santiago
United States
Wartime Spirit Drives Record February Enlistments
The War Department reports February enlistments in the U S Army surpassed any peaceful month with over five thousand volunteers. Many were rejected for minor disabilities but deemed fit for war, reflecting strong desire to serve. Desertions fell to a minimum as active service inspired men to stay in uniform.
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Washington
War Department
London denies total tonnage sunk as stated by Germans
London dispatches rebut the German claim of over two thousand tons sunk in the first three days of March. Lloyds reports show thirteen vessels lost for under twenty five thousand tons, with shipping arriving and leaving with fewer casualties than in months. It suggests the German tally was for home consumption and altered by censor error.
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America
Berlin
Sensational Trials in Seattle Courts
Pacific News Service reports two major trials in Seattle Superior Court at once. Tracy faces murder charges linked to the Everett riot and Verona incident. Mayor Gill and Police Chief Beckingham, among others, are tried on bribery accusations tied to a whiskey ring.
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Pacific News Service
Seattle
Superior Court
Industrial Workers
Ronald
Tracy
Everett
Verona
Gill
Beckingham
President Wilson Ordered to Rest Amid Bad Cold
A White House notice says President Wilson should stay in bed until his severe cold passes. All personal engagements are postponed and many foreign and policy actions, including arming merchant ships, are delayed. Public worry over his condition affects observers and markets in New York.
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Wilson
Senate
Senate Cloture Rule Sparks Strong Senate Debate
An overwhelming Senate majority backs restricting debate under cloture. Yesterday’s speeches favored a time limited floor, with two hours per senator suggested. Lodge urged shorter limits to prevent filibuster. President Wilson backs action and rumors point to a possible special session after adjournment.
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Mar
Senate
Wilson
James
Kentucky
Lodge
Massachusetts
Chinese President to Break With Germany Says London Reports
British dispatches from Peking claim the Chinese President will yield to cabinet demands and sever relations with Germany. The move, set to formalize in days, follows a view that China must engage with others and reject German wartime practices. The Japanese denial states Tokyo influences no policy.
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China
Japan
Washington
Legation
Weather and snow halt western front fighting reports
Berlin reporting thick haze fog and frequent snow hinder operations on the western front with heavy snow in the Vosges. Air raids by both sides active near ground level. nine planes from British and French forces are reported downed.
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