Admiral Sims Charges Navy Delays Hurt WWI War Effort
Rear Admiral Sims told the Senate naval investigating committee that the Navy Department failed in the first six months of U.S. involvement, ignoring his urgent requests for ships to counter submarines. He argued convoy and other measures were delayed, costing lives, money, and ships, and noted miscommunication and limited information from the department.
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Mondell Opposes Soldier Relief and Taxed Bonds
The Associated Press reports in Washington that Mondell of Wyoming warned the House Ways and Means to endanger a panic and balloon prices if relief bonds were issued for veterans. He said new taxes would be needed. extension of relief is impossible without heavy taxes. Rep. Swope urged a year of pay for servicemen. critics warned former soldiers would press for more aid. West Virginia ratified the suffrage amendment after dramatic sessions led by Sen. Jesse Bloch arrival from California.
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Plane Kills 60-Year-Old Man at Daytona Beach
The Associated Press reports W. Radway of Sioux Falls, aged 60, was struck and killed today by an airplane taxiing on Daytona Beach. Details are sparse as investigators assess the tragic accident.
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Treasury halts further loans to allied nations
Treasury officials indicate the United States will stop new credits to allied nations under the $100 billion authorization. With about $9.66 billion already extended, officials favor deferring interest for at least three years to ease repayment burdens during Europe’s reconstruction. Nations listed include Great Britain France Italy and Russia, among others, under a complex repayment plan debated in Congress.
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Albania Seeks Modified Version Of December Adriatic Pact
The Albanian premier Sulteman Delvina asks President Wilson for changes to the December 9 joint Adriatic agreement with the United States France and Great Britain. He seeks withdrawal of the rail route concession to Jugoslavia and sole Albanian control of construction. Protests over Valona to Italy and Argyrocastro to Greece are noted.
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Ulster Council Backs Own Parliament for Ulster
In Belfast on March 10 the Ulster Unionist Council voted for a regional Ulster parliament if Home Rule bill passes. The council said it would not accept responsibility for the bill and has no plan to oppose it.
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Potato breakfast to be held at big school auditorium
A potato feast tonight at the big school auditorium features baked mashed boiled and jellied potatoes with jams from local homes. The American Legion chairs entertainment including home talent and planned stunts with a male quartet. About 200 tickets already sold indicate a full house at seven.
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Air service seen as first defense arm for future war
New York March 10 Major General Charles T Menoher said at a dinner of the Society of Automotive Engineers that the air service will be the first defense arm in future wars. He warned a belligerent with enough aircraft could end a war quickly by bombarding government and industry centers and delaying naval and expeditionary movements. He noted aircraft shorten the time to prepare for invasion as sea becomes a highway.
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Dalrymple Defies Officials Over Prohibition Enforcement
Chicago March 10 Major A V Dalrymple federal prohibition officer for the central states issued a strong stand against public officials hindering enforcement of the prohibition law. He said no warrants were required to arrest and seize liquor and vowed to enforce the act, noting efforts to prosecute through official channels and threats to find others if District Attorney Clyne declines.
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Turkey Peace Conference Hears Hard Problems of Armies
London March 10 The peace conference debated military and naval plans with focus on Armenia and Constantinople. Admirals Beatty and allied leaders including Churchill and Greece’s Premier Venizelos pressed for stern measures against the sultan while officials indicated possible allied military control of select Turkish governmental activities without immediate government take over.
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Youth Embezzler Given a Stiff Sentence
Helena Mont March 10 Charles Stevens 19 year old messenger convicted for embezzling forty thousand dollars on November 6 sentenced to a stiff term. The defendant offered no statement.
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Democrats Ready to Desert President on Treaty Debate
Washington march 10 amid fevered negotiations over article ten the senate faced a delaying tactic as sponsors and opponents jockeyed for political ground. Republicans united against concessions while democrats fractured over leadership and the best path forward with a realization that enough defections could swing passage or defeat.
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