American steamship Algonquin sunk by submarine
British report says the American cargo ship Algonquin of the Atlantic Transport line, carrying a full food cargo, was torpedoed without warning off the coast. Captain Norberg and 23 crew members, including nine Americans, abandoned ship near Penzance after the strike.
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International News Service
London
Algonquin
Atlantic Transport Line
Norberg
Penzance
United States
New York
Germany to Protest Treatment of Bernstorff Party at Halifax
Berlin reports Germany will protest British handling of Ambassador Bernstorff and his party at Halifax. They allege repeated searches and stripping violated safe conduct assurances, and pledge to seek formal representations through Swiss channels to the United States. Fresh cabbage, carrots, rutabagas and parsnips noted at Lehmann's.
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Bernstorff
Halifax
International News Service
Berlin
United States
Thorugh
Erick VIII
Copenhagen
Bernstont
Madame Bernstorff
Vielr
Alire
Gren Brian
Firttain
Bernstein
England
Lehmann’s
China severs Germany relations and seizes ships
The Republic of China ends diplomatic ties with Germany over submarine warfare and law violations. Chinese authorities seize sixty German merchant vessels at Shanghai, placing armed guards aboard and detaining crews. The move follows cabinet disputes and Chinese officials insist it is a lawful protest against Germany. The Chinese consul general in San Francisco confirms the severance and notes uncertainty about interned ships.
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China
International News Service
Washington
Republic of China
Germany
Navy Department
United States Navy
Shanghai
Ter
Peking
Berlin
Japan
Aldrich Proposes Lot Draw for Senate Offices
Pacific News Service reports in Juneau on March 14 that Senator Aldrich proposed a resolution to decide all senate offices from president to messenger by lot. The plan aimed to break a deadlock and speed organization, winning some support and prompting both sides to prepare candidate lists for random drawing.
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Pacific News Service
Juneau
Senate
Frank Aldrich
Aldrich
Nternational News Service
Berlin
Western Front
British shelling of Bapaume could see fall by night
London reports a heavy shelling raid at daybreak on German positions around Bapaume as Allied forces push forward rapidly. Dispatches say Bapaume may fall before nightfall with British artillery dominating while enemy resistance remains stubborn though no grounds yielding until necessary.
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Bapaume
Somme
Baghdad
British Take Baghdad From the Turks
London report declares Baghdad captured by British troops after Turks destroyed stores and water supply. Turkish forces brought heavy reinforcements but failed to hold the city as British attack aided by gunboat fire on the Tigris.
Three Ring and a Goat exposes Wallingford scammer
Three eminent stars star in a three ring scircus installment titled Three Ring and a Goat. Each picture shows a completed subject with no thrills or slapstick. Mex Pigman as Blackie Daw is a laxative for prolonged laughs while Rufus Onton Jones and other underworld figures appear to be seen to be appreciated in this serial.
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Scircus
Wallingford
Mex Pigman
Blackie Daw
Rufus
Onton Jones
Brotherhood Heads Inform President No Strike Saturday
Officials of trainmen brotherhoods tell the president there will be no strike on Saturday regardless of conference results. A new member vote on the question is needed before any strike can be ordered, with many favoring postponement due to wartime needs and waiting Supreme Court action on the Adamson law.
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Brotherhood
International News Service
Washington
Trainmen Brotherhoods
Brotherhoods
Supreme Court
Igh Court
The Floating Call Featured in Stage Program
Miss Lolita Robertson leads a select dramatic number in two parts titled The Floating Call with Miss Irene Hunt. Usual prices apply. The program offers a balanced arts lineup reflecting current theater offerings.
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Star Pictures
Lolita Robertson
Irene Hunt
French Forces Win Sweeping Victory at Butte de Hesnil
The official communique reports French forces winning a sweeping victory at Butte de Hesnil near Paris on March 14. It says two violent counterattacks were repulsed and French gains were made at several points.
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Ternational News Service
Paris
Butte de Hesnil
Seattle Firm Wins Bid for Six Scout Cruisers
The Seattle Construction and Dry Dock Company submitted the lowest sealed bid for six fast scout cruisers capable of about thirty five knots. The firm may secure one or more vessels, though details of the bid require final consideration by the navy department.
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Seattle
National News Service
Wallington
Mavn Department Today
Mam
Seattle Construction and Dry Dock Company
Seattle Company
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