German plot suspect Captain Fritzen arrested in California
Los Angeles reports Captain Alfred Fritzen a German naval officer was arrested at Hartwood near the city on suspicion of felony in connection with a plot to destroy the Welland and the canal. He claimed knowledge but would not speak, and stated he aimed to return to Germany to aid the Fatherland. He had traveled from Havana to New Orleans and Vera Cruz attempting to reach Mexico City, and he boasted of funds and of potential bond.
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Fritzen
Tie
Welland Canal
New York
Speci
Los Angeles
Alfred Fritzen
Hartwood
Here
Department of Justice
Germany
Havana
New Orleans
Cuba
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Mexico City
Opte
California
Graud
Pril
von Papan
Victory
Keuven
Hoboken
von Papen
Niagara Falls
Ager
Explorer Stefansson Wintering Near Prince of Wales Strait
Dawson reports Stefansson the explorer is wintering with the gasoline schooner Polar Boat at Prince of Wales strait after a summer exploring the Arctic land north of Prince Patrick island. He hopes to break spring ice to reach the northeast passage and sail to Montreal via the St. Lawrence.
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Dawson
V. T
Northwest
Fort McPherson
Stefansson
Arctic
Prince Patrick Island
Prince of Wales Strait
St. Lawrence
Montreal
Utah Solons Stop Clocks at State House
At the Utah statehouse lawmakers halted business after noon to clear the calendar. On the sixtieth day of the twelfth session both houses pressed to finish out of the accrued bills, buckling down to work.
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Salt Lake
Mar
State House
Utah
Wheat Market Report From Chiago
Wheat prices at Chicago rise to 1.87 a bushel with corn at 1.09 and oats quoted at 59 1/2 cents. market data reflects morning trading.
Germans Shut Off Belgium Industry Major Restriction Imposed
Amsterdam dispatch says German authorities have effectively halted Belgian industry. The ban covers factories with more than twelve workers or engines over five horsepower, or coal consumption above five tons monthly.
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Amsterdam
Telegraaf
Belgium
Mrs. Wheeldon Admits Hopes For Lloyd George and Henderson Death
In London testimony during a conspiracy to murder trial, Mrs. Alice Wheeldon admitted she often expressed the wish that Prime Minister Lloyd George and Arthur Henderson would soon be dead.
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London
Mar
Lloyd George
Arthur Henderson
Alice Wheeldon
Henderson
Freehafer Offered Bench in Seventh Judicial District
Governor Alexander plans to appoint A L Freehafer to the Seventh Judicial District court alongside Judge Ed L Bryan. The move creates an additional judge position to serve Adams Washington and Payette counties, with Freehafer based in Weiser for centralized court business.
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Boise
Mar
Alexander
Seventh Judicial District
A. L. Freehafer
Public Utilities Commission
House of Representatives
Ed. L. Bryan
Bryan
Canyon
Gem
Germans Seize Belgian Supplies Decree Ordered
Havre France March 8 General von Bissing governor general of Belgium issued a decree seizing from Belgian owners all articles above certain quantities ready for removal to Germany There are sixty items including tablecloths napkins silks fabrics waterproofs wool yarns fibers and sanitary goods The movement aims to empty Belgium of goods useful to Germany as advised from the front.
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Havre
France
von Bissing
Belgium
Germany
Largest Life Insurance Policy Taken By One Man
J P Morgan applies for two and a half million dollars life insurance, claimed as the largest policy under a single name. Coverage to be spread among several companies to protect Morgan's partners in mutual business interests and for personal protection.
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New York
J. P. Morgan
Teutons Fail on French Front Amid War Updates
From Berlin via Associated Press reports Major General Maurice notes shifting fronts as German and Allied moves unfold. Mrs. Harley, sister of Field Marshal French, dies in Monastir while guiding an ambulance. Entente air losses are listed at ninety-one planes in February while German losses reach twenty four. French forces seize portions of Champagne front in renewed clash.
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Conlon
Berlin
Somme
Bagdad
The
Paris
Champagne
Plan to Change Inaugural Date Proposed by Congress
Washington reports plans in Congress to move the inaugural day from March 4 to the next Thursday in April. The proposal aims to amend the constitution to alter the start date while Whitson is cited in connection with the discussion.
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Washington
Mar
Congress
Whitson
Fifteenth Idaho Legislature Apportionment Change Proposed
The Fifteenth Idaho legislature would convene two years hence with 42 senators and 66 representatives if the apportionment bill passes. It cuts the house from 65 to 61 while six new counties gain one seat each. Current totals are 65 in the house and 37 in the senate. Bonner Blaine Bear Lake and Canron lose one representative. Washington gains one. Allocation uses one representative per 2500 votes or fraction up to 1000 based on last governor vote.
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Jolse
Idaho
House of Representatives
Senate
House
Bil
Bonner
Blaine
Bear Lake
Canron
Washington County
Egg Cold Storage Holdings Reported in U S March First
Washington reports the Department of Agriculture monthly figures show 193 716 dozen eggs in cold storage on March 1 with a ten percent rise from February 1. The total storage level stands at 972 10 percent.
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Washington
United States
Department of Agriculture
President Wilson Orders Extra Session of Congress
President Wilson’s condition is improved enough for doctors to advise rest in bed and no visitors. Officials announce an extraordinary session of Congress to be convened.
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Washington, Mar
Wilson
Cuban Government Regains Santiago as Rebels Collapse
Official dispatches indicate Cuban forces under Governor Munoz regain control of Santiago, the rebel stronghold. President Menehal recognizes Munoz as governor, American marines landed to protect foreign interests, and Gomez and Santiago’s capture signals the rebellion’s likely end.
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Washington
Navy Department
Santiago
Menechal
Munoz
Gomez
Cardinals Held Up as Pope Fixes March 22 Date
Rome reports no new cardinals will be named. Pope plans to discuss the War in allocution at the next ecumenical council on March 22. The story notes the papal schedule and anticipated topics for the address.
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Rome
Mar
Miltenberger Youngren Produce Taken Into Ryan Fruit Fold
The Miltenberger Youngren Produce company holdings are absorbed by Ryan Fruit with J F Youngren retiring and C F Miltenberger named general manager for Idaho and nearby territory. Pocatello gains branches and a major 40 000 square foot warehouse. Ryan, now based in Seattle, plans Idaho Falls Twin Falls and Boise branches and potato market attention.
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Miltenberger-Youngren Produce Company
Ryan Fruit Company
J. F. Youngren
C. F. Miltenberger
Idaho
Pocatello House
Fruit Company
T. F. Ryan
New Orleans
Intermountain
Pocatello Institution
Ryan
Seattle
Pocatello
First Avenue
Idaho Falls
Twin Falls
Boise
C. A. Miltenberger
Chic
William Rash
the Tribune
M.Y. Produce Company
Inter
Butte Potato & Produce Pany
Northwestern
Acreage Under the New Homestead Law Named
Washington March 9 Over a million and a half acres and more were designated under the enlarged homestead act in February entrymen may a homestead of 320 acres. Estates with the designated acres were Arizona 22 500 Colorado 240 Idaho 37 790.
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Washington
Arizona
Colorado
Adaho
Wilson to Call Extra Session and Arm Merchant Ships
President Wilson plans an April extra session of Congress starting April 16 and asserts power to arm American merchant ships against German submarines. Secretary Lansing and Attorney General Grady have advised that older statutes do not apply, and the president is expected to act promptly. The timing hinges on House balance and cabinet availability amid a cold in the White House.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Tumulty
Lansing
Gregory
Senate
American widow made papal countess in Rome
Mrs Catherine Cudahy of Chicago widow of a packer was named papal countess by Pope Benedict. She becomes the second American woman to receive the title in a papal ceremony observed today.
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Chicago
Mar
Catherine Cudahy
the Packer
Pope Benediect
United States
Primary bill may fail to survive test
The Idaho legislature passed a vacancy appointment plan for governor to fill US Senate vacancies if no election occurs within a month. A second Evans primary bill would nominate state candidates at county conventions elected by primary delegates. Senate approval was 19 to 15 with Democrats and Republicans split. house survival unlikely.
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Idaho
United States
Senate
Capital News
House
Denver Dance Night Tragedy Leaves Man Dying
Denver March 9. L. E. Knorr is dying after a shooting following a dance quarrel. His wife and sister Miss Amelia Knorr are jailed with Abner Wagman and L. L. Landry as authorities investigate the incident.
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Denver
Mar
L. E. Knorr
Amelia Knorr
Abner Wagman
L. L. Landry
Elevator fire destroys grain destined for entente allies
A Detroit Fire Department report states the Detroit Railroad Elevator Company building burned today. The blaze wiped out about 300,000 bushels of grain, mostly wheat, stored for export to the entente allies.
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Detroit
Detroit Railroad Elevator Company
Guns Are Ready for the Boats
Guns for arming merchantmen are assembled at navy yards along the Atlantic coast. The navy department will issue an appeal to newspapers to refrain from publishing information on ship armament and urged cable companies to suppress all data about ships crossing the Atlantic in any direction.
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Washington
Navy Yards
Atlantic
Navy Department
Villa claim of capturing Durango City reported
El Paso dispatch reports Villa partisans claim General Villa has captured Durango City, the capital of Durango state.
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el Paso
Mar
Villa
Durango City
Durango
Senate Adjourns Till Next Monday in Brief Session
In a ten minute session Senator McLean of Connecticut introduced a resolution asking the president to call Congress in special session March 20 to enact vital measures. The senate adjourned until Monday and seems unlikely to consider the matter. The White House told Speaker Clark he would be notified as soon as possible. The president, convinced he has authority to arm ships, may call an extra session soon to secure funding and pass appropriation bills.
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Washington
Senate
McLean
Connecticut
Congress
Clark
White House
Copper Prices Steady in New York Market
The metal market in New York opened with copper prices unchanged on March 9 as traders waited for new economic signals. Analysts note stable supply and demand but warn of potential shifts if industrial activity data moves.
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New York
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Teutons
Monastir
Serbia
Metal Market
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