Submarine Losses and Prisoner Punishment Debate
British reports claim at least ten German submarines sunk in the English Channel and North Sea since the blockade began. The U eight’s destruction by British destroyers is confirmed, with other sinkings attributed to the Thordia, Alston, and a French shelling of a U2-type sub. A French ministerial statement cites punishment of submarine crews as pirates if guilty of attacking merchants.
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London
March
Great Britain
English Channel
North Sea
Channel
Dover
Thursdidy
Admiralty
Thordla
Chrisansdad
Norway
Wyatt
Alston
Paris
Ministry of Marine
Mngtish Channel
Euhm Marine
England
Soldiers to Guard Canal Zone Force Strengthens
Washington reports the Twenty-ninth United States Infantry ordered to duty along the Inter Oceanic canal route to bolster Panama Canal safety and unit buildup. The regiment, based at Governors Island Ports Porter and Niagara, N Y, sails from New York City aboard the Army transport Buford on March 47 under Col John S Muailory.
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Washington
Pan- Ama Canal
Twenty-ninth
United States Infantry
Duy
Inter-oceanic Canal
Twenty-ninth Infantry
Governor's Island
Porter
Niagara
N. Y
Gall
New York City
Buford
John S. Muailory
Police Pick Raymond W. Pullman as Capital Superintendent
Washington March 8 Raymond W Pullman Detroit journalist was chosen by Commissioner Brownlow to be superintendent of police succeeding Major Richard Sylvester who retired on pension after charges withdrawn by Representative Park of Georgia Sylvester had faced criticism two years ago over police conduct during the suffragette parade preceding President Wilsons inauguration
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Washington
Raymond W. Pullman
Detroit
Mich
Brownlow
Richard Sylvester
Representative Park
Georgia
Sylvester
Wilson
Miners Entombed After Spanish Copper Mine Blast
A powerful explosion in copper workings near Cordoba Spain entombed 1 600 miners with 500 reported injured on the surface. Authorities fear hundreds may be dead across three mines as rescue efforts begin. Concurrent reports note the Dacia steamer crew returning to Havre after a clash, and a Minneapolis fire causing three deaths and extensive property damage.
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Spain
Cordoba
Cabeza del Tuey
Badajoz
Lhersilne
Sixty third Congress achievements and actions
The Sixty third Congress enacted tariff and currency laws, created the federal reserve system, amended the Sherman act, established the Federal Trade Commission, and moved Alaska rail development. It also passed an emergency war revenue tax, reorganized naval services, and advanced seamen safety measures. Investigations into lobbying and coal disputes occurred alongside broader fiscal actions.
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Washington
Unia
Congress
Wilson
Gto
Ita
Federal Reserve System
Federal Trade Commission
Alaska
Ravénue
Combined Service & Coast Guard
la Follette
Senate
House
Colorado
Michigan
McGoorlyn
Coe Ethiats
Ketches
Beneces
Sedh Papke
Milwaukee
Miggiasippi
Nmn Temner
Appadred Betara
Gibbons Wins Fight as Tucson Shooting Claims General Wiley’s Daughter
In Tucson on March day a shooting killed Mrs Henry Greenweller a daughter of the late General Wiley of Obto The shooter is identified as her childhood sweetheart L B Gagcha The report notes General Wiley’s family ties and the violent incident.
Maimed Prisoners Exchanged Began in Geneva Today
Geneva reports the exchange of maimed prisoners began with 1800 French and 800 Germans arriving. In Boston on March 5 a federal grand jury indicted Werner Horn on three counts for transporting dynamite in interstate commerce aimed at destroying the railway bridge at Vanceboro. Washington notes the government ship purchase bill was withdrawn in the Senate after Senator Fletcher said he would not attempt again to move it, due to opponents' power to defeat it by talking it to death.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Boston
Federal Grand Jury
Werner Horn
Vanceboro
Washington
Senate
Fletcher
Rogers Named Census Director by President Wilson
Washington announces Samuel L. Rogers of Franklin North Carolina has been selected by President Wilson to lead the census. He will succeed William J Harris of Cedartown Georgia, recently confirmed by the Senate as a member of the new federal trade commission.
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Washington
Samuel L. Rogers
Franklin
N. C
Prasiient Wilson
Willam J. Harris
Cedartown
Senate
New
Federal Trade Commission
Houston , 'Eehed
Tahlequah
Oklo
Telelater
The
Treasury
Gabe Parker
Five Civilized Tribes
Oklahoma
Germany Signals Limits on Naval War Zone
Berlin reports the German government will under certain conditions halt and examine merchant ships in the war zone and only proceed against vessels found contraband or owned by hostile nations, pending U S demands. The move follows talks indicating partial acceptance of the United States position.
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Berlin
Sayville
Germany
United States
Gugovnoed
Snow Storm Buries Nebraska Breaking Snowfall Records
Lincoln reports a winter total of 51 inches, beating official records by five inches after a heavy snowfall. The state lies under a deep snow blanket, delaying railroads in northern Nebraska as the storm brings high winds.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Greek Budget Approved After Cabinet Conference
In Athens on March 8 1934 King Constantine and his cabinet approved the budget allocating 8.6 million for military expenses and 4.6 million for the navy following a lengthy conference.
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Athens
Constantine
Feq
Galveston Experts Highlight Export Records in February
Officials in Galveston Texas report export figures reaching a record eight million dollars in February. The data shows higher trade with foreign countries and marks a peak for the period.
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Galveston
Tex
Golfveeton
Congress Grants President Authority to Enforce Neutrality
Senate approval follows a White House conference modifying a House resolution. The measure authorizes the president to withhold clearances from ships or ships carrying arms and to use land or naval forces to enforce neutrality toward belligerents, with adjustments aimed at preserving U.S. relations with Germany and Austria-Hungary.
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Washington
Mhursing
Congress
Senate
House
White House
Germany
Austria-Hungary
United States
Prohibition Legislation Moves in Des Moines caucus
Des Moines reports hard work as legislators rush to finish by April 8. A city caucus backed measures to enforce the prohibition law effective January 1, with proposals including liquor shipment registry, bootlegging penalties, and stronger sanctions for persistent violators. Some bills aim to expand state policing and restrict sale of alcohol in drug stores.
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Qrestere Nesspaper Union News
Des Moines
Tall
Args
Stanting
Theo
Kansas
Assembly
Ara Huels
President Wilson Faces British Proclamation Response
In Washington March 4 President Wilson will study every legal angle before replying to Britain’s proclamation seen as a de facto blockade of Germany. Premier Asquith’s note suggesting England may violate niceties of international law unsettles administration circles as U.S. opinion shifts against England’s stance.
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Washington
Wilson
Linste
Germany
Asquith
Great Britain
England
Exports Double Imports Tension in 1914 Trade
Washington reports 1914 trade data showing imports from Europe at 784.5 million dollars and US exports to those nations at 1.439 billion, as war threats loom. The report notes potential disruption if allies act to cut off exchanges with Germany.
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Washington
United States
Germany
Margaret Wilson Social Center Honored in Washington
Miss Margaret Wilson, eldest daughter of the President, has a social center named in her honor. The Margaret Wilson Social center is the first school social center organized in Washington.
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Wash
K Ington
Press
Washington
Misa Margaret Wilgan
Margaret Wilson
Compensation Law Case Decides on Insurance Duty for Employers
Des Moines reports Assistant Attorney General EH Sampson urging acceptance of a motion in Polls county court. The case against interurban railway seeks personal injury indemnity, arguing workers compensation coverage must apply or insurers must guarantee risks. The ruling will affect employer insurance obligations and potential court actions without common law defenses.
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Des Moines
EH Sampson
Cosson Mins ‘Fileil
T. Yhuinn
Taiway
Munn
Allens Uphold Wilson Says Majority Foreign-born Support Neutrality
Wilson is told by Representative Sabath that most foreign-born people in the United States believe the administration is observing strict neutrality.
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Allens
Wilson
Washington
March
Sabath Ofllineis
United States
Des Moines News Glitches Highlight Local Trials and Losses
Fragmented wire text reports murders, conventions, and tragedies across Iowa towns. Mentioned are a murder charge, Ames state events, Des Moines organizational activity, a suicide during a family crisis, and a fatal shooting among youths, with several names and places garbled.
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