German Cruiser Friedrich Arming American Ship
In a New York Times style report, the German cruiser Friedrich is described as a former North German Lloyd liner converted to an auxiliary cruiser with 350 crew. The vessel, armed before hostilities, and the U S sailing ship WH lam Frye are cited in a diplomatic inquiry led by President Wilson and officials seeking proper reparation. The Onondaga coast guard cutter interacted with the situation while deliveries and cargo valued at $150,000 to $220,000 are noted.
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Gomment
Seattle
William Hich
Showstown
Aiice
Pring Hiel Friedrich
Ohor
Coast Guard
Onondura
Otte
Briel
Feleditch
Loyd
Tsing Tao
Man Marine
Teung: Tac
South Weekington
Wade
Lam P. Frye
Craiser
Pring. Witel Friedrich
Hon
Armany
Brittle Lines Report in Flanders Amid War Turmoil
Fragmentary World War I brief notes describe British gains in Flanders and renewed Allied actions. The text references Indian corps, German positions, and rail movement as seven targets are reported taken or destroyed in the ongoing conflict.
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Menin
Tho Ays
Imade
Britlah
Rene
Wigaeee Jong
Gfe
Rmaos
Courtral
Elsh to Draw a Square Garden Before Crowd
Fragmentary text mentions a crowd and a scene at a square garden with poles and a helix. Details are unclear and no full event or participants are identifiable.
Thaw Denies Conspiracy in Escape Plot Trial
The defense argues Thaw was sane at the time of his escape from Matteawan. He admits paying $6000 to Richard Butler and arranging motor transport with aides under H. A. Hoffman. Prosecutors press to show motives and control, while a key cross-exam reveals tensions over Thaw’s claimed sanity.
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Gane Aia Wan
Old Ty
Harry
Kendall Thaw
Alfred Pogen
Seach Of-The
Aled
Henry Lewis
Haw
H. AL Hoffman
Dutchess
Hoffman
Atohla
Thaw
Mattearan
Stanchfield
Lip Em Cape
Matteawoon
Vulley
Bernard H. Kelsey
Eherim
Calsbrook
Stonchfield
Kelsey
Cook
Jastice Page
Aid Sought for Drug Victims Amid Moratorium Debate
Chicago reports a surge of drug users reacting to the Harrison anti drug law with supply cuts and repeal talk. Health officials note 24 victims at Psychopathic Hospital, mainly women, and urge provisions for care and cure as county judge Beally and Health Commissioner Young call for action. In Michigan City Mrs Mabel Hartman aged 60 shot herself after morphine dependency worsened.
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Chicago
Psychopathic
Thomas T Beally
George B. Young
Mihigan City
Ind
Mabel Hartman
Carranza Replies To Bryan On Mexican Food Crisis
Vera Cruz March 12 General Carranza issues a reply to Secretary Bryan demanding relief from chaotic conditions in Mexico City He denies Obregon incited hunger riots and says food importation was not prevented The first chief promises safe exit for foreigners when evacuation occurs and notes it would be advisable for jail inmates to leave the country
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Vera Cruz
Mex
Carranza
Bryan
Mexia City
General Obregon
General Carranza
Allewa
Exports Show Big Increase in January Trade
Washington reports a surge in exports of manufactured goods in January valued at 263.6 million dollars, about 67.9 million more than January 1914. Brass goods and ship parts boosted totals while fruit and nuts rose, with many sectors showing gains and a notable 2500000 gift linked to a late 1910s will.
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Washington
Blarkad-Insurances
Department’ of Commotes
Jequary
Ee - Tron
Pteel
Operation on M'Attoo Washington March Sixteen
In M ATTOO Washington on March sixteen an operation occurred. An official note mentions McAdoo secretary and an apparatus bulletin related to payment. The fragmentary report references a medical or administrative action and suggests a routine procedural event on a Friday.
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M’attoo
Washington
Appoodiatus
McAdoo
The
Phys
Ben Auccwapil
Birth of Laura Celestia Rockefeller Spelman
Laura Celestia Rockefeller Spelman, born in Wadeworth Ohio in September 1889, married to John D Rockefeller in 1864, devoted to Baptist faith and home life in Cleveland. Surviving children are Alta Prentice, Dorothy McCormish, and John D Rockefeller Jr.
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Rooke
Rockefellar
Prentice
Mra
Juniar
Ned Th Wadeworth
A . Hogton
Iowa
Akron
Ohio
Hayley
Spetman
Cleveland
John, Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Goon Ase
Alta
B. Parmalee Prentice
Ddith
Harold Fowler McCormish
Chicago
John D Roolafaller
US Sailor Slain in Mexico City Embassy Row
A Chicago American, John B. McManus, was killed in Mexico City after his residence was fired upon by Zapatista forces. President Wilson and his cabinet debated the incident with Bryan later stating demands for punishment and indemnity would be made. The Brazilian envoy presented the American demands to General Salazar as two thousand Mexicans stormed the national palace seeking liberty for imprisoned priests.
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Washington
Wilson
Zapatistas
Mexico City
John
McManius
Chicago
United States
McMania
Bryan
Cardozo
Salazar
Zapata
Mexicel
Elling MaManus
Mexican Leaders Evacuate Mexico City Amid Crisis
Reports indicate Obregon and Carranza forces evacuated Mexico City as Zapata troops occupied key areas. U SSecretary notes warned Americans in the capital to depart while promising open communication. Washington pressed to bring Carranza to form a government. Zapata reportedly repaired rail lines northward and border communications to be restored in six days.
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Etlals
Mexico City
Daniela
Georgia
Washington
Vera Cruz
Carranza
Forma
United States
Silliman
Obregon
Ood
Iia Carranza
Zapata
Villa
Ongoing Uprising Reports From Blythe Junction
dispatches from Blythe Junction 130 miles away report a furble mob in control of railroad buildings cutting telegraph lines with several killed and many wounded. police dispatched by special train. details of the disorder unknown.
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San Bernardino
Cal
Biarch
Blythe Junction
Washington
State Department
Mexico City
Healey
Madrid
Vigo-Oronse
Berlin
Amsterdam
Thea Datato
New’ Orleans
Campeche
Susie B. Dantzler
Pascagoula
Miss
Dethlof
Privoner
Berlin claims big victory over French in Champagne
Berlin reports a major victory in Champagne with German forces claiming greater French losses than in the earlier Maurian fighting. The communiqué notes high French ammunition usage and acknowledges heavier German losses, framing the outcome as equally significant to Russia’s victory.
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Berlin
Wirelusa
Suyville
Champagne
Prussia
Missing Deputies Near Bluff Utah Weathered by Indian Ambush
A party of night deputies in Bluff Utah near Douglas Mean is missing after an ambush by Indians. Marshal Nebeker leads a search toward likely mountain districts with expected action by Saturday as peace efforts falter. A report claims the band had ample ammunition from Mexican shepherds. Also noted Joss Willard departs Havana bound via Sunset Limited with Tom Jones and Dr. Jones.
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Joss Willard
Havana
EB Paco
Tex
Jeese Willard
Aico Mavana
Tom Jonéa
Dra. Tones
Will
Key Wert
Flos
Mrs Schloren and Brooklyn Mayor's Widow Die
Mrs Louise A Selderen widow of former Brooklyn mayor dies in her Brooklyn home after the death of her husband just 24 hours earlier. The March 18 report notes the double bereavement in New York.
Insurance measure seeks state fund under workman's act
The senate Insurance committee debated Clarkson bill to create a state fund under the workman's compensation act. A report with or without recommendation was proposed. vote 8 to 0 for indefinite postponement. Supporters included Senator Jackson and Garst. opposition from manufacturers and several employers.
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Senate
Jackson
Insurance Committee
Crist
White
Laws
Hoernmeyer
Mysterious Nameless Woman Found Beside Rail Line
Fort Dodge A Kansas City detective investigates a nameless woman found on the railroad track awaiting a train. He locates a Kansas City phone number in her diary, suggesting a lead to her identity. She is tall with a mole on her neck and no front teeth, has dark hair and brown eyes, and mentions Omaha Glenwood Davenport Rock Island as recent places. An envelope without a railroad ticket is found. she travels with a man and carries corn kernels. The M C A reportedly had charge of her.
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Fort Dodge
Kansas City
Kanes City
Omaha
Glenwood
Davenport
Rockie
Thera
With & Man
Girl Burns to Death in Columbus Junction Fire
22 year old Muscation Mulpha Jennings of Columbus Junction died after kerosene turpentine and lard mixture spilled on a stove and caught fire as she prepared a cold remedy. She ran through the house spreading flames endangering the home.
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Nuss
Mulpha Jennings
Columbus Junction
Five-Year-Old Sumnaona Helps Grandmother in Fall Rescue
Five-year-old Walter Frehne repeatedly called for help over the telephone until responders arrived. He aided his grandmother Mrs. W Frahse when she fell down cellar stairs, injuring her right ankle.
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Waterloo
Walter Frehne
W. ©. Frahse
Free Text Books Rule in Sioux City Schools
Free text books in Sioux City Schools will be the rule hereafter after organized labor campaigned for the idea. The proposition carried by a vote of 1,092 to 859.
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Sioux City
Mason City Drug Clerk Fined Record $690 for Liquor Violation
The heaviest fine ever imposed on a Mason City druggist for liquor law violations came when Judge Joseph J. Clark levied $690 plus costs on Charitas Berryman of the Berryman Drug Company.
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Mason City
Joseph J. Clark
Charitas Berryman
Berryman Drug Company
Fiddier Clarke Found Dead in River Boathouse
The body of 71 year old Fiddier Clarke was found in a Duduges river boathouse. officials suppose he starved after a precarious living performing on the streets.
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Spiddier
Clarke
Dubugque
Fiddier" Clarke
Duduges
Plans Near Coliseum in City With 5000 Seat Arena
Planning notes suggest a coliseum project for the city including a 5000 seat arena, 40 hectares, plus an auditorium, municipal dance hall, exposition hall, and an armory. Mrs. Lewis Kronke was shot dead in Birmingham, age about 40, with speculation of mental instability.
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Planning & Calieeum
Coder Rapids
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