U. S. Plans Protest Over Blockade and French Offensive
United States prepares to protest the blockade as reports place 2 000 000 British soldiers in France amid an Allied offensive start. Paris discusses an asylum thaw and the need to return prisoners. In New York, Justice Hearn rules Thaw may be transported to state custody upon proper legal papers.
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Paris
War Bureau
Lord Kitchner
France
New York
Justice Hearn
Ann Page
Harry Thaw
State of New
York
New York County
Blockade Protest Demands Driven by U S Pressure
Washington officials vow a resolute protest against Germany’s naval blockade and British detentions of neutral ships. The State Department signals strict actions to defend neutral commerce and prevent seizure of vessels en route to Bengal.
Longshoremen Strike Expands to Alaska Trade Vessels
Seattle March 16 The longshoremen strike widens to include all Alaska trade vessels. Union unloaders refuse to work Alameda and Jefferson upon arrival from the North, prompting nonunion crews to be employed to avoid delays. Violence is minimal but tensions rise between unionized workers and steamship companies.
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Seattle
Alaska
Alameda
Jefferson
Pennsylvania Dreadnought Launched At Newport News
The Pennsylvania dreadnought, an advanced battleship, was launched this morning at Newport News in a ceremony attended by Secretary of the Navy Daniels and other officials. Daniels stated the ship marks a powerful step in the naval program as he outlined government policy.
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Newport News
Pennsylvania
Daniels
Velve
Vania
China May Appeal To Great Britain Vekin March 16
The article reports mounting international tension as Japan insists on advancing into Manchuria and Korea despite Chinese protests. President Yuan Shikai appeals to foreign powers, including Britain, arguing China cannot match Japan’s force and urging restraint to stop the aggression.
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China
Great Britain
Yuan
Dagen
Nesta
Death of long-time St. Louis editor Henry King
Captain Henry King, veteran American newspaper man and long-time editor of the St. Louis Globe-Democrat, died at his home after a lingering illness.
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ST. Louis
Henry King
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
Watchful Waiting Costly Across Regions
The report shows delayed government action under Wilson’s watchful waiting has caused heavy losses including about five hundred lives and substantial property damage across Mexico, Morelia and Seattle. Citizens press the government for clarity on payload plans timing.
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Austin
Wilson
Mexico
War bulletins show foreign diplomats pleased with Mexican policy
Athens dispatches report the British cruiser Amethyst damaged in the Dardanelles with many wounded but not a vital hit as Turkish batteries menace allied ships. Turkish mortars threaten vessels above Kumkale while Western fleets press the bombardment. Washington notes U S warnings to avoid interference with American ships and signals sympathetic to Mexico’s policy amid foreign interest shifts.
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Athens
Amaethyst
Dardanelles
SOPL
Marek i
Marchi
Constantinople
Kumkale
Body of farmer found slain. murder linked to self infliction
Disjointed report notes Samuel Thompson, a wealthy Bellingham farmer, found dead in dense woods with four bullet wounds. Ranges from Bellingham to Geneva and Turkey, with references to a murder of his wife, potential political moves, and legal actions concerning Justice Thaw and writs relating to detention.
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Bellingham
March
Samuel Thompson
Thompson
Sinking of German Cruiser Dresden Confirmed
News from Valparaiso reports a British vessel confirms the Dresden wreck off the Chilean coast. German losses are listed as eighteen dead and others missing after the sinking of the cruiser Dresden.
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Dresden
Legislature Teems With Preparatory Work At EAU
A legislative committee has spent most of the session drafting bills with little votive activity. The convention draws focus to the Arctic Brotherhood as delegates plan a Brotherhood dinner hosted by Junean. Governor Ary Atotie attended a reception at the executive mansion, noted as a key social event. Local bakers Bread only Sc, North Pole Bakery and Anvil Bakery are mentioned.
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Eau
Sester
Ary Atotie
Glen
Seattle
Steen
Todi
Helms Wiven
Otthers
Exenine
Brotherhood
Clump Junean
Russia calls reservists amid surprise call to colors
The Russian government issues a general order to draft all Russian reservists, sending them to Vladivostok. The move, described as a surprise, targets scattered citizens and includes the Pacific Northwest. Immediate response noted.
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Seattia
Petrograd
Inclusiaa
Pacific Northwest
Russia
Valadivostock
Expelled from Legislature in Colorado
March 1 report states Representative W. W. Howland was expelled after charges of perjury. March 16 dispatches discuss anxiety over an auxiliary cruiser and German forces. Asquith notes Germany underestimates English strength in France, while Vienna reports Serb offensive ceasing and Serbs back on their soil.
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Denver
W. W. Howland
Colorado Legistitute
Tasmania
London
Asquith
France
Vienna
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Sultan
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Steven
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