Netherlands Protests British Blockade Policy Notes
Dutch Minister Chevalier Bank Rappard informally outlined a Netherlands note to Great Britain and France protesting the wartime blockade on neutrals with Germany. The note questions British order in council enforcement and seeks further information, while US inquiries prompted by Secretary Bryan await final decision.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Chevalier Bank Rappard
Netherlands
Bryan
Great Britain
France
Germany
United States
Allied Dardanelles Threat Prompt Admirals’ Call
Reports say a sizable allied force awaits near the Dardanelles as admirals urge action while fighting persists on multiple fronts. German claims of small gains near St Eloi and Notre Dame de Lorette contrast French dispatches noting no major developments. Neutral ships seized, including the Maracas and Dutch steamer Zaanstroom, with British actions provoking protests. American bark Manga Reva among captured vessels. About 3,000 prisoners taken, including 28 officers of the Twenty Third Housed division, plus seven machine guns, as part of prisoner and weapon seizures.
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Dardanelles
St. Eloi
Notre de Lorette
Arras
Champagne
Argonne Forest
Vosges
Poland
Bukowina
Carpathians
Maracas
Germany
Baltic
Suez
England
Zeebrigge
Holland
Deal
Sea
Svnty
Court set to rule on final arguments in spring term
Final arguments in the case were presented with a decision expected before the court adjourns for the summer. The judge indicated a ruling could come prior to the June term, influencing the depreciation and renewal costs of physical properties for companies involved.
Turbulent Debate Split Over Ledebour Remarks
The report covers protests against Deputy Ledebour's speech. Socialist Phillip Scheidemann says Ledebour spoke for himself and bears responsibility. Interior Minister Delbrueck refuses to engage, calling the moment a memory of bitterness. The leaders defend unity, praising national strength and a shared German treasure beyond religion or party. The ministry’s colonial and naval policies are slated for May 18 decision.
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Ledebour
Phillip Scheidemann
Herr Ledebour
Interior
Delbrueck
Herr ‘Ledebour
Ministry of Interior
Hemp Growers Conclude Retreat After Battle Near Piedras Negras
Report from the border agency says Garranzistas are retreating toward Matamoras after heavy losses at the Camargo front between Nuevo Laredo and Matamoras. Biedras Negras remains quiet with no news from Sabinas and communications cut to the south. Carranza forces were captured at Camargo and pursued by pursuing troops, with hot pursuit noted as they flee toward Matamoras.
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Biedras
Piedras Negras
Sabinas
Convention Agency
Camarco
Nuevo Laredo
Matamoras
Carranza
Ion
Youthful Hobo Bartlett Brought Home by Stepfather
Eleven year old Prince Bartlett, arrested trying to ride a passenger train, has been returned home by his stepfather. The mother and father learned of his safety from a letter by Justice Boreman of Parkersburg. Bartlett had left home last Monday, believed to be with a show, rode to Graf ton then Clarksburg, and vanished until the letter confirmed his welfare.
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Prince
Bartlett
Parkersburg
Justice
Boreman
Grafton
Morntine
Clarksburg
Mihen
Tenant security plan gains ground in North Texas farm talks
A land owner from North Texas described a long standing offer to back tenants with $1000 to buy a farm, providing security for tenants who will complete payment on a farm backing them until the deed is paid.
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agsNorthyTexas
Russians Capture Town as Germans Press Beyond Frontier
Telegram from Petrograd reports a Russian detachment reached Memel after street fighting with inhabitants aiding in the effort. German forces were said to be forced beyond frontier on the Nemenn river right bank, while engagements on the Nar and Niemen banks showed partial attacks and German retreats. In the Carpathians, Russian counterattacks near Cierkowice and south of Gorlize inflicted heavy Austrian losses and captured about 100 prisoners.
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Associated Presse
Petrograd
General Headquarters
Nemen
Tauroggen
Memel
Niemen
Bilwiszki
Nar
Myszniec
Kad
Carpathians
Cierkowice
Honzed
Gorlize
Mol
Snetne
German Night Attack Repulsed by French Forces
Paris via London reports a war office statement from March 20 detailing Allied resistance to a German night attack at La Boisselle near Albert, with German losses and no infantry advances today. It notes French progress at Les Eparges and in the Mortagne wood, including a blockhouse destruction and ammunition stores blown up. Three German counterattacks near the West of Perthes were repulsed, and several German positions around a long-running engagement near Bolante were captured or partially secured.
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Associated Press
Paris
London
War Office
la Boisselle
Albert
Champagne
Perthes
Argonne
Bolante
Les Eparges
Woevre
Mortmore Wood
la Pretre Vhbave
Reprisals vow over Memel civilians in battle report
A Petrograd dispatch quotes a Russian official statement on a German threat to strike Memel. It says Memel was defended by an armed enemy force and civilians took part in fighting. Russia warns that if Germans harm Russian civilians the acts will be viewed as German responsibility.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
fiLendon
Aieret
Memel
East Prussia
Russia
Emperor and Bey Hold a Conference in Berlin
An Amsteam dispatch reports Emperor in Berlin met with Djavid Bey Turkish finance minister to discuss the Dardanelles crisis. The emperor expressed deep concern for Constantinople and warned against Odessa’s potential gains, saying we cannot allow Odessa to become another Hamburg.
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Amsteam
Djavid Bey
Berlin
Constantinople
Odessa
Hamburg
Bulgarians killed and Greeks wounded in Balkan clash
Associated Press dispatch from Athens reports three Bulgarians killed and several Greeks wounded after a Bulgarian band attempted to enter the Demir-Hissar region. The area, comprising villages in Salonika, is now Greek territory following the Balkan War.
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Associated Press
London
Marc
Demir-Hissar
Jan Athens
Reuter
Tele Eram
Demir-Hissarsis
Salonika
Brisk Artillery Duels Reported on Carpathian Front
An official Carpathian front bulletin notes no major developments but reports brisk artillery duels northwest of Nadworna in southwest Galicia. A night Russian assault was repulsed, and Przemysl garrison countered enemy forces in an Easterly sortie that ended in repulse.
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Vienna
Condon
Carpathian
Nadworna
Galicia
Przemysl
Allied fleet fires over 100000 shots at Dardanelles
Berlin reports via wireless from Sayville that the Allied fleet bombarding the Dardanelles has fired more than 100000 shots. Turkish guns are worn but the forts are found intact by American ambassador Morgenthau and other prominent observers during a tour of the Dardanelles.
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Ee Yneewuinten Paeee
Berlin
Sayville
Mar
Constantinople
Dardanelles
Caldwell enters Republican bid for Fourth district
Parkerburg dispatch reports Mentor Caldwell of the city announces his candidacy for the Republican congressional nomination in the new Fourth district. Supporters praise his wide acquaintance, stump speaking ability, and strong mental attributes as he aims to lead in the 1917 contest.
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Parkersburg
Mar
Caldwell
Voting fraud trial reveals Eisner tally and pay details
Indianapolis March report covers Fred Eisner testimony in Terre Haute case. Eisner claimed twenty two votes in one day, receiving a dollar per vote and being cheated on one. He said voting occurred in three precincts with limited pay, while others testified about similar irregularities in the November election. Additional local notices list residents visiting Marshville area and other community updates.
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Fred Eisner
Terre Haute
Ars Naewe Ated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Eisner
Haye
Suitey
Hilton
Redman
William Hu
Mrs Clifford Weed hospital transfer after illness visit
Mrs Clifford Weed of Clarksburg was taken ill with influenza while a guest at the home of Miss Dora Hichie and was removed to St Joseph's hospital for treatment. The report notes the condition as serious but gives no further details.
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Parkersburg
Mar
Clifford Weed
Clarksburg
Dora” Hichie
St Joseph's Hospital
Possible move of Fourth Circuit sitting to Richmond
Richmond rumor centers on relocating the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit from its current site to Richmond. If enacted, the move would establish regular terms in Parkersburg and attract about twenty five court attaches and families, plus a new federal building costing roughly 250 000 to 500 000 dollars.
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Parkersburg
Mars
United States
Fourth Circuit
Richmond
John OW
Daviss
Evacuation Call Issued by Persian Government
The Persian government orders evacuation of the Azerbaijan province in the northwest, issued tonight by Overseas News Agency. Russia is urged to assist in the withdrawal as tensions rise in the region.
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Benrlins Byswirelesss
Russial
Azerbaijan
Persia
Official statement on sortie details and captures
An official statement cites details of a March 18 sortie by the Przemysa garrison. It notes a force described as the entire Dwentyo third idonzed division and claims the capture of seven officers among others.
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Przemysa
Clarksburg Social Roundup Note Reads Like Local Visit Memories
Olive Olive March 20 reports H C G Rethtine visiting W S Swiger family Wednesday evening. RS D Newton was a business visitor in Clarksburg Thursday. Reunion at the SIS school Tuesday night. Mrs Hattie Smithland and daughter visiting Brown. Earl Harbert of Rinehart visited Blaines Webb and family. Mrs J E Hooper returned from week with her daughter Mrs Davis of Clarksburg and Mrs Perry of Bridgeport. Roy Fortney John Sandy and Carl Swigers were in Clarksburg visitors Friday.
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Sam Planigan
Brain Webb
Arden Hall
Sardis
Ardes Strother
Blake Hannah
Marshville
Carl Newles
Hershal Sandy
Earl Henderson
Pearl’ Newton
Lucy Sandy
Smith, Run
Abs
Flag Run
Carder, Sheets
Jarvis Company
RT. Cunningham
P. O- Smith
Archie Buraick
Salem
Claude Smith
Glen Hooper
Hannah
Sardiss Olle Oiltchell
Robert Cu Ham
Clarksburg
MM Dennison
Big
Rosk
Harlin Bramerinas
Olive
Rethtine
Swiger
D.newton
Si Fschool
Hattie “Smithland
Brown
Earl ‘Harbert
Rinehart
Blaines Webb
J ES Hooper
Davis
Perry
Bridgeport
Roy Fortney
John
Sandy
Carl Swigers
Clarksbure
Erix
Personal visitors and residents report in the city
Waitman Russell from Fairmont Truman Willis of Morgantown. Tad F. Millan of Mannington transacting business here. J H Irving of Victoria on a brief business visit. A T Ward of Peelwood making an over Sunday visit. C A Orr of Ringwood a guest at the Waldo. E E Spitzer of Weston a business visitor. EG Jones of Weston a city visitor. Rev John S Stump of Parkershore here Saturday evening en route to Mannington to preach today. Allen Dy Fitzhugh of Bridgeport visited Saturday. Mrs Wade Duffy visiting Mrs Harry Hallendyke. Mrs Edward Sander visiting. Stanley Moung a business visitor Saturday. Ernest Kortney near Marth Brothers store Sunday. Mrs Ditty of sister visiting at the Holendyke. Charles Hawkine to Baltimore for Johns Hopkins hospital operation on appendicitis. Mrs B Cox and daughter Nina of Shinnston shopping in the city Saturday.
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Waitman Russell
Fairmont
Truman Willis
Morgantown
Tad F. Millan
Mannington
J. H. Irving
Victoria
A/T. Ward
Peelwree
C.a N. Orr
Ringwood
Waldo
E. E
Edward Sander
Genevieve Med
Stanley Moung
Ernest Kortney
Cor Marth
Visis
Holendyke
Charles
Harry
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