German Admiral Von Tirpitz Resigns Shocks Berlin
Berlin March 17 The resignation of Admiral Von Tirpitz causes a great sensation and prompts criticism of radical government leaders. Foreign policy comes under scrutiny as calls grow for stronger action. Expect debate on naval policy in the Reichstag and potential shift under Admiral von Capelle. The Family Paper is the Daily Nugget.
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A. P. A. Service
Berlin
Admiral von Turpitz
German Empire
The
Gov
von Tirpitz
von Capelle
French Liner Edges Death as Submarine Attacks
The Patrie tightens speed off Tunis as a submarine surfaces and fires a torpedo that misses by about twenty feet. Captain and crew dodge and twist to outrun the threat while nine hundred passengers, including twenty Americans, remain unaware until after the peril.
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New York
Laure Line
la Patrie
Tunis
Censorship Tightens on U S Border Movements
US border news shows strict censorship with General Funston’s staff reporting the advance guard moving toward Casa Grande. Villa’s location remains uncertain as Fort Sam Houston notes no clear movements. Authorities in Douglas, Arizona, say they will pass seven hundred thousand rounds of ammunition to the forces in transit.
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A. P. A. Service
EL Paso
Funston
San Antonio
Casa Grande
Villa
Fort Sam Houston
Douglas, Ariz
Villa Enlists German Officers Against Carranza and U.S.
El Paso reports Villa has enlisted four ex German army officers to direct his operations against Carranza and the United States. San Antonio notes Funston says Pershing forces move south by night. El Paso adds Villaistas burned the railway bridge at Corralitos blocking the American route.
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EL Paso
Villa
Carranza
United States
San Antonio
Corralitos
German Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg to Retire Says Berlin Reports
Reports from Berlin indicate a broad government shakeup with Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg set to retire alongside Admiral von Tirpitz. The Geneva dispatch notes imperial leadership changes as nations brace for shifts in policy.
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P. A. Service
Geneva
Berlin
Bethmann-Hollaweg
von Tirpitz
Germany Introduces New Tax Increases in Reichstag
Berlin March 17 Bills to raise taxes by over two million marks weekly were introduced in the reichstag on behalf of the imperial treasury amid growing money stringency from wartime demands.
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P. A. Service
Berlin
Reichstag
Imperial Treasury
Glover's Dog Remedies
Local advertisement highlights Glover's Dog Remedies offered by Lomens' Drug Store, a long standing retailer. The notice promotes pet care items and veterinary support available at the downtown establishment.
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Glover
Lomens
Germans Renew Attacks East of Verdun
Paris reports German infantry assaults along a French line southeast from Fort Vaux east of Verdun. After bombardments, five major night attacks were repulsed with heavy German losses. Meuse fighting subsides as Verdun front absorbs German efforts amid artillery actions in Bathincourt and Charnay areas. Local market ads follow.
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Paris
Verdun
War Office
Fort Vaux
He Meuse
Bathincourt
Charnay
Brazil Seizes German Ships Interred at Ports
A Liverpool dispatch reports Brazil has seized about fourteen German steam ships interned in Brazilian ports since the war began. Officials say the vessels were preparing to escape, violating Brazil neutral stance.
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A. P. A. Service
London
Liverpool
Portugal
Olay High de Janeiro
President signs joint resolution to raise army to full strength
The president signed a joint resolution empowering a maximum army strength as the House begins consideration of the administration army bill. The free sugar repeal measure is set aside and a vote is expected by tomorrow night.
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A. P. A. Service
Washington
Ireland
John Redmond
White House
Thehouse
Congress Approves Millions for Bremerton Navy Yard
The Senate passed a measure by Senator Dexter to appropriate 2 065 million dollars for extra equipment at the Puget Sound Navy Yard to push battleship construction there. The spending signals the start of a major government shipbuilding program, with expectations of more large appropriations and the possible establishment of a government armor plate factory.
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A. P. A. Service
Washington
Senate
Poindexter
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Ildi
Pablo
Dutch Liner Tubantia Sinking Report Claims Casualties
London reports from Flushing indicate earlier word of no deaths on the Dutch liner Tubantia was incorrect. A telegram says casualties occurred though numbers are not given as torpedo explosion shattered lifeboats and officers reported a warningless attack to the minister of marine.
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London
Flushing
Tubantia
Minister of Marine
We Can Do It For First Class Work and Prompt Delivery
An advertisement for the People's Steam Laundry offering laundry services. It lists a contact phone Main 181 and is signed by W. J. Williamson, Prep. The ad emphasizes prompt delivery and first class work.
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Delvery
People's Steam Laundry
Army Bill Gets Right of Way
Washington March 16 The president has again prevailed in Congress granting the army bill immediate consideration after some opposition and objections. Administration leaders secured first place in debate with a special rule limiting discussion to ten hours.
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A. P. A. Service
Washington
Congress
Orders Issued for Active Recruiting Campaign
Adjutant General McCain announced that orders were issued to all recruiting stations to launch an active nationwide campaign to recruit for the army’s various branches.
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Washington
McCain
Carranza Armies Close In From South
Advices from Monterrey report Carranza troops about eleven thousand moving north along the line of march as Villa retreats from American forces. Troops dispatched to eastern Sonora aim to block Villa from crossing to the western coast. General Obregon leads the Mexican forces.
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A. P. A. Service
San Antonio
Monterey
Carranza
Villa
Sonora
General Obregon
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