French Aviators Bombard Metz and Strassburg Barracks
French communique from Paris reports raids on Frescaty Zeppelin sheds and Metz railway station with heavy shelling. French forces claim slight advances near St Georges in Flanders and artillery fights along the front including Champagne and Lorraine. Berlin says French attacks near Verdun were repelled after a hard battle near Combrees.
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London
Germany
Frescaty
Metz
Strassburg
Paris
St. Georges
Flanders
Belgium
Nieuport
Champagne
Lorraine
Badonviller
Reichacker Kopf
Berlin
Verdun
St. Miles
War Office
Combrees
Wilson's Answer Ready to Be Sent to London
President Wilson expects to forward the American reply to the British order in council to London within twenty four hours. The White House denied reports that Japanese demands on China cause him anxiety. A reply from Japan to the American inquiry is expected soon. No confirmation on United States consulting Britain and Russia regarding Japan’s demands could be obtained.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
London
China
Japan
Great Britain
Russia
Widow of Stonewall Jackson Dies in Charlotte
Mrs. Mary Ann Jackson widow of Gen Thomas J Jackson known as Stonewall Jackson died at her home in Charlotte North Carolina on March 26 after years of failing health She was born in Mecklenburg County North Carolina daughter of Rev Robert Hall Morrison a Presbyterian minister. She married Thomas Jonathan Jackson in 1857 and became a widow in 1863 when he was killed at Chancellorsville.
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Charlotte
N. C
Mary Anns Jackson
Thomas J. Jackson
Stonewall” Jackson
Fackson
Jackson
Mecklenberg
Robert Hai] Morrison
Thomas Jonathan Jackson
Chancellorsyile
Austria Seeks Separate Peace Through Vatican
The Hague report claims Emperor Franz Josef is working with the Vatican to secure Germany's consent for Austria to end the war alone. The envoy notes Franz Josef expects Pope Benedict to act before Easter. In Tennessee, the Senate passed an anti execution bill awaiting governor action.
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London
Exchange Telegraph
The
Hague
Franz Josef
Vatican
Germany
Austria
Rome
Benedict
Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
Senate
Auto Tragedy Kills Woman and Injures Six in Georgia
An automobile overturned near Ravanneh Georgia injuring Mrs. Marshall of Westport New York her husband Robert Marshall their daughter Marie and Dr H B N Martin and Peter Patcey. The crash occurred March 28.
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Ravanneh
Marshall
Westport
N. Y
Robert Marshall
Marie
BH. ON
Martin
Peter Patcey
Swedish Ships Are Seized by British Cruiser
Glasgow March 29 The Swedish steamers Vera and Jeanne were seized by a British cruiser under the order in council declaring a blockade of Germany Their cargoes of rice were confiscated as part of the blockade measures.
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Glasgow
Vera
Jeanne
Britten
Order Incomel
Germany
General Blanco Slain as Villa Troops March on Matamoros
Washington reports Gen Lucio Blanco once interior minister and ally of Guerrores was executed by Villa troops after treason trial. The Villa force is advancing on Matamoros and Nuevo Laredo with 8000 troops expected to attack the border port where 2000 defenders hold.
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Washington
Lucio Bianco
Phil Sheridan
Villa
Mexico
Aguaseel Center
Blanco
Eulallo Guterrez
Naffarate
Matamoros
Submarine F-4 Feared Lost Off Honolulu With 25 Crew
The F-4 submarine submerged off Honolulu at 9 15 a m Thursday and failed to surface, carrying 25 men under Lt Alfred L Ede. Search efforts by nearby subs, tug Navajo and launches continued as officials warned of possible suffocation from tank failures and lack of food aboard.
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Honolulu
F. H
Alfred L. Wde
Naval
Charles 2. T. Moore
Hosolulu
Ede
Nevada
Navel Academy
Brides in Bath case unfolds in Bow Street court
London March 26 George Joseph Smith charged with the murder of three wives in separate marriages the crimes said to have been committed after his weddings Prosecutor Bodkin notes a pattern with one wife found dead in a bath and calls the case the brides in bath era. New indictments also reach Panama Canal commissary John Burke increasing drafts alleged to total 29000 with two associates. In Utah Matthew Bradley son of Anna Bradley dies of wounds from a quarrel with his half-brother once connected to Senator Arthur Brown Bradley.
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London
George Joseph Smith
Bodkin
Bow Street
Tad
Bath
New York
John Burke
Panamacanal
Utah
Washington
Arthur Brown Bradley
Bootleg nitro haul ends with liquor sale at Graf ton mine
A wagon carrying nitroglycerin is described as whisky载 and bootleggers allegedly route a load from Oakland Maryland to Grafton West Virginia. Drivers fear as the wagon, driven by a reckless man, passes through, reaching a Graf ton coal mine where twenty gallons of liquor are sold before the team and wagon are disposed of.
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Fairmont
W. Va
Oakland
Grafton
McAdoo In Serious Condition After Operation
Washington March 3 The condition of Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo is very serious. Reports say he relapsed after removal to his home from Providence hospital where he had surgery for appendicitis. Wound not yet healed and operation done under unfavorable conditions due to prolonged illness and depleted vitality.
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Washington
Two Men Cremated in Marion Mill Fire
Entrapped by flames P Leach and George H Sutter saw filers were cremated in a blaze that destroyed the mill of the U S Spruce Lumber company at Marion Virginia. The loss is $76000.
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Criste
P. Leach
George H. Sutter
U. S. Spruce Lumber Company
Marion
Boer Rebel Leader Escapes to Interior
Cape Town dispatch reports Lieutenant Colonel Staritz, ringleader in the Boer revolt against England, has escaped and fled inland with aid from Johannesture.
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Rebe
Cape Town
South Africa
Starltz
Ingland
Johannesture
U-29 Reported Destroyed by British Admiration
London reports on March 27 that the admiralty believes U-29 has been sunk with all hands. The sinking follows a spree on March 11 and 12 when the submarine claimed six ships near the Scillies. A letter notes Headlands was sunk and links the U-39 to Captain Otto Weddigen famed for the U-9 raid.
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London
Admiralty
New York
Scilly Islands
Headlands
Otto Weddigen
Hogue
Aboukir
Cretsy
Hawke
Teutons Sink Dutch Ship Medea in English Channel
The Dutch steamer Medea was sunk in the English Channel by German U-boat U-28. The vessel carried oranges from Spain and flew the Dutch flag. The crew were picked up by the British destroyer Teviot.
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London
English Channel
Buureau
Spain
Teviot
U S Flag Defiled in Mexico Incident Prompting Reparations
Washington reports the state department has demanded reparations from the Mexican government after the American flag was pulled down at the home of John B. McManus following his murder and looting two weeksago. Secretary Bryan confirmed the protest and outlined the government action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Bryan
John B. McManus
Halvathstia
Train Je Side-Swiped Injures Passengers in Pennsylvania
Johnstown March 29 passengers injured when passenger train No 57 bound for the west on the Baltimore and Ohio main line is sideswiped by a freight wrecking several cars at the scene.
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Johnstown
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Morgans Reach London on Uneventful Transatlantic Trip
J F Morgan and Mrs Morgan arrive in London aboard an American liner. The voyage from New York was smooth with no notable incidents reported as the couple begins their sojourn in England.
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A. P. Morgans
London
England
J. F Morgan
Mrs. Morgan
Athe Ey Pasaengura
Lina Gener
Ulisdelople
Serosa
Pai
May Ram Submarines To Hart In Atlantic Clash
Teuton raider United States war vessel ordered to San Juan by Washington Berlin. Captain Hansaen and First Officer Janssen, both American citizens aboard the Olsson, were deprived of command by British auxiliary cruiser Celtic north of Scotland. The British threaten to ram a German submarine if opportunity arises. Secretary Daniels ordered a destroyer to San Juan to aid the port’s collector to curb neutrality violations by German liners Odenwald and President. The destroyer Parker was assigned to guard duty in New York, replacing the Mohawk under repair. The Hamburg American President’s entry at San Juan prompted the alert. Oldenwald’s harbor exit was blocked by shore batteries.
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Berlin
Hansaen
Omecer Janssen
Olsson
Wile
Scotland
Savannah
Bremen
Oficers
Celtic
Washington
Daniels
Admiral Fletcher
Guantanamo
Identroyer
San Juan
Fletcher
Odenwald
Daniel
Parker
New York
Oldenwald
Wireless saves all on ship during peril at sea
The westbound Mallory Denver leaking badly and in distress 1500 miles from New York was rescued at 4 p m Tuesday by the Atlantic Transport liner Manhattan after wireless calls attracted multiple rescuers. The Denver sailing from Bremen to New York sent the signal, and three boats were lowered to bring officers crew and passengers aboard the Manhattan to be taken to New York.
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American Line
St. Louis
Caps Race
Denver
New York
Manhattan
Bremen
Atlantic Transport
US to Seek Reparations for Frye Sinking
Washington says it will send a note to Germany requesting reparation for the loss of the cargo of the William P Frye and expression of regret after reviewing all facts of the sinking by the German cruiser Prinz Heinrich. The German government has given no official indication of its course. The German ambassador has unofficially signaled a settlement without difficulty.
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Washington
Haying
William P. Frye
Prinz Hitel Friedrich
United States
Germany
State Department
Tere
British Steamer Delmira Sunk in English Channel
News from London reports another British merchant ship destroyed in the English Channel by a German submarine a day after admiralty officials warned that submarine losses would end the underwater war against English shipping. The Delmira of 2241 tons was torpedoed and sunk on Thursday afternoon. all crew members were saved.
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London
March
Admiralty
Germany
English Channel
Swedish Ship Goosebridge Seized At Sunderland
The Swedish steamer Goosebridge was brought into port by a prize crew. She carried iron ore. An armed trawler reportedly fired at the stestaer Mecklenburg. Paris reports French General Rene Joseph Delarue was killed by a bullet while inspecting a trench at the front.
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Sunderland
Wegland
Goosebridge
Fred
Mecklenburg
Paris
Rene Joseph Delarue
Utilities measure aims at service standards for small cities
The Iowa senate utilities committee advanced a bill requiring water gas and electric firms to provide efficient adequate service and modern facilities. It applies to cities of 20000 or fewer with plans to extend to larger towns. The measure grants district courts power to judge service adequacy and may permit forfeiture of franchises and rate setting after council led investigations.
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Des Moines
Senate Publica Utilities Committee
Senate
Crist
Osceola
Veteran horseman Jonas Montz travels alone at 98
Jonas Montz of Iowa travels from Kansas to Webster City at age 98. He is famed as one of the state's oldest and best horsemen, with sixty years breeding high grade stallions in Towa and Johnson counties and even visiting European markets.
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Quymwa
Neaplte
Jonas Montz
Long County
Towa
Johnson Counties
Maine
Vigilantes Form to Battle West End Chicken Thieves
A vigilante group named the Chicken Vigilantes Association has been formed in the west end to stop chicken nest raiders. Members are armed and threaten to kill or capture suspects and also plan to address dog poisoning.
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Coumeil Bluffé
Chicken Vigilantes’ Association
Bank Deposits Rise at Council Bluffs Area Banks
Bank report from Council Bluffs shows deposits up for three national banks by $900,000 over the last three months. The deposits increase signals improving liquidity for the regional lenders.
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Council Bluffs
Corneil Bluffs
WWE
Local Collision Leaves Worker Crushed After Avalanche
An industrial site incident at a cement plant in Mazon City resulted in a worker being caught in a cave-in during a clay operation. The man suffered serious injuries and was badly crushed. his condition is listed as doubtful.
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Mazon
Louis Gouring
Cament
Working Girls Organize in Clinton Federation
Clinton women form Federation of Women Workers and plan to apply for a charter in the National Woman’s Trade League of America. The move signals organized effort for labor rights and female workplace advocacy in the town.
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Clinton—Working Girls
Clinton
Aive
Federation of Women Workers
National Woman's Trade Peague of America
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Praised by Ottumwa Reader
A letter from Thomas B. Lewis of Ottumwa endorses Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for stomach and intestinal complaints. He reports dramatic relief after the first dose and offers a testimonial that the treatment improved his condition after years of trouble. The ad promises permanent results and money-back guarantee if not satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas B. Lewis
Westman and Street
Ottumwa
Mayra
Big Mr. Lewis
Mayr
Merely garbled ad copy for an eye remedy
A damaged OCR fragment promotes an eye remedy with multiple typos and unclear branding. It mentions “Marine Nye Remedy Co.” and references discomfort but lacks coherent details or verifiable facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Nye Remedy Co
Mrs Williams Long Sickness Praised locally
A letter from Elkhart Indiana details Mrs Sapa Wits’s long sickness and relief after four months using Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. The testimonial praises the remedy for female weakness and urges others to send letters to Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co for confidential assistance.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Pikhart
Ind
Lydia Pinkham
Sapa Wits
James Street
Elkhart
Lydia B. Pinkham
Pinkbal
Lynn
Mass
Lydia E. Pinkhar
Walt
Lydia E.pinkham
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