Railroad route choice cited amid vast wartime activity
President Wilson asserts the chosen railroad path spurred huge wartime mobilization along the eastern front. He warns the United States would lose about 100000 dollars daily if imports were halted. A New York report notes a priest named Mendoza with a half million dollars in jewels and robes, allegedly moved to avoid confiscation by warring factions amid money shortages.
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New York
Ladre Jose Mendoza
Thay
Route decision on Alaska rail plan kept secret by Wilson
President Wilson says a route for a new government railway to Interior Alaska is decided but withholds the location. He notes purchases of existing lines not yet determined while negotiations continue. Attorney General to give opinion on government rail acquisitions as details on terminals and routes remain undisclosed.
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Rihern Railroads
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Lane declines to discuss Alaska railroad route details
R R Lane, Washington secretary Mari Lane, before leaving for Chicago, declined to discuss Alaska railroad matters saying nothing definite could be released until the situation is thoroughly reviewed. He could not say when a route announcement would be issued, noting possible delay until after his San Francisco trip.
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First Fatality in Gallipoli Gardaneles Fire
Athens reports the first allied attack loss as an English minesweeper sunk by a mine being removed from the channel. Carelessness in handling blamed for the accident, destroying the vessel and killing several men.
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Dardanelles
Official German Losses Top One Million Men Report
London reports German wartime losses exceed one million nine hundred twenty nine thousand when including killed wounded and missing. Prussian tallies exclude army corps from Marna, Württemberg, Saxony as well as naval deaths, with estimates from experts suggesting higher totals. The Nugget notes the official lists and cautions on district variations while urging subscription.
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Saxony
Mayors Crisis Report From Seattle Rose Candy Store Saga
A chaotic Seattle incident centers on a former mayor and a string of unclear events. The piece mentions comfort foods at the Rose Candy Store, suggesting a personal crisis or health episode surrounding local leadership and community figures.
Tender Delaware Fired On By Mexican Snipers
Galveston March 17 A tender from the United States battleship Delaware was twice fired upon by Mexican snipers while approaching the shore near Vera Cruz The shots came during a march to pick up Captain Rogers who had been ashore earlier Marines were sent back to the ship with no injuries The Mexican authorities deny knowledge of the incident.
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Tian
Government faces daily stopage cost in German trade shift
Washington March 17 A lengthy conference with press centered on President Wilsons statements. Senators Hoke Smith and McLean of Montana argued the stoppage of imports from Germany will reduce foreign trade and cut customs receipts by about one hundred thousand dollars daily as the war council order takes effect.
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Johnne Smith
Wideh
Montana
Germans Sink Two More Ships at Flanders Town
Paris reports Germans bombard Nieuport with heavy fire causing destruction as allied fleet shells Westende. Motille torpedo duel drives German sub back. London dispatches say submarines torpedo Atlanta and Fens off the eastern coast. two lives lost. New York notes Patrick's Day shamrocks sales boost.
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Tien
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Fens
North Sea
Eastern battle lines extend 600 miles across front
METROGRAD March 17 counter moves of strategic importance along a six hundred mile front mark the spring campaign start. Germans and Russians push for advantageous positions while actual fighting is limited. High activity continues along a broad front with no decisive battles yet. both sides concentrate forces at key points.
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War Bureau
Swalle
German Consul Arrested For Conspiracy In Seattle
Seattle March 17 Wittian viller the German consul was arrested on a conspiracy charge after officers uncovered an attempted influence scheme aimed at Seattle Dry Dock and Construction Co employees to obtain information about a war plant. Investigations indicate links to secret agents and possible MI6 involvement.
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Atsy Lib
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Seerer
Seattle Dry Dock
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Heats Tay Net Company
Muller Lis
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