Verdun Offensive Halted as Lull Extends On Front
Reports from Paris and Berlin describe a broad lull along the Verdun front extending across the Marne region and the Woevre, with French observers doubtful about a German breakthrough and noting continued artillery and aerial activity elsewhere. Italian status notes, naval moves, and weathered fronts in Alsace and Champagne accompany the broader war update.
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Not Rushing 10 Enrolled War London March 1 322 P M
London reports a steady flow of voluntary enlistments at depots on the last day before the compulsory act takes full effect. Many men remain outstanding to be compelled tomorrow, while government anxieties focus on exemptions and the impact on war-fighting labor and civilian needs.
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Bakers Strike In City Of Madrid
Madrid bakers began a strike over flour prices and the dispute grew into a general stoppage. Reports from the city describe clashes and injuries during protests as authorities attempt to restore order and keep markets operating.
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Republicans In Convention In Louisville Ky
Delegates at large were debated at the Republican state convention in Louisville with hints that Fairbanks may secure support for the presidential nomination. District conventions yesterday and today instructed three and chose others uninstructed, with revolutions backing Indiana’s Dison for protective tariff goals. The keynote urged protection to lower costs and stated the nation must be ready for war if needed, promising the United States will be the strongest nation with intelligent leadership.
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Fragmentary Note Reflects Unclear Argument on Liberty and Property
A damaged OCR fragment references Watson and Dixon in a discussion about safety and property. The garbled text hints at a return to a principle of safety and property, but specifics, dates, and full arguments are unreadable. Entities are uncertain beyond names.
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Dixon
Socialist Party Starts Voting in Chicago Referendum
The Socialist party began voting on the presidential election by referendum in Chicago today. By March 3, the vote will be cast. Candidates listed include Mieny L and Arthur La Lugue for presidency and George WL. Kirkpatrick for vice president, among others.
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St. Louis
Dubious Outlook Triggers Stock Market Slide
New York March 1 a dubious outlook driven by President Wilsons policy on armed ships and foreign tensions spurred a late day stock market decline. Prices fell from four to one and several major issues tumbled, including Mafora Cuban American Sulphur, Bethlehem Steel and Texas company, while some blue chips saw modest losses on short covering.
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Land plans for returned soldiers
The New South Wales government approved plans to survey crown lands for returned soldiers. Proposals include advances to reclaim land, purchase of stock and farming implements, and measures to improve and settle returned personnel.
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Teutons Press On In Verdun Front As French Curtain Fails
Dispatch from March 1 reports German forces advancing west of Etain and capturing heavy artillery, while French positions near Fresnes and Marcheville withdraw under pressure. Germans endure supply through difficult fighting. French claimers report small casualties. Two young German officers arrested in New York for alleged mail theft denied plans for American forts and produced only family portraits.
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ESSAB PASHA EXPECTS VICTORY IN ALBANIA CAMPAIGN
ESSAB PASHA says in Rome that Albania will see military and moral disaster for Austria if it remains there. He predicts Albanian and Thessalian forces will envelop Austrian troops and cut off General Koevens troops, turning the Adriatic into an Italo Albanian sea.
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Henry Siegel Arrested After Monroe Penitentiary Release
Henry Siegel, New York banker and department store merchant, who finished a brief sentence in Monroe county penitentiary, was arrested this morning by Sheriff Gen. Hoot of Livingston County on a Livingston County warrant. He appeared with attorney Dallas C. Newton before Justice George A. Menton to answer for bail. Bond set at 25,000 by Justice Tenton and furnished by a surety company. Siegel, accompanied by his attorney, Alegethea, left for Geneseo, saying he would stay there for some time.
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Day in Congress Wrabington March 1
In Washington March 1 the Senate debated a vote on Harelds waterpower bill and failed to reach agreement. The rivers and water power committees reported against the bill while amendments appeared on Shields and related measures. The Shields bill and related inquiries continued as committees scrutinized water power questions and a Philippine independence bill faced consideration by naval and military committees.
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La Provence Not Torpedoed Despite Sinking Report
Paria February 29 officials released a statement denying any submarine attack on the French auxiliary cruiser La Provence. The ship transporting troops to Saloniki was sunk in the Mediterranean on February 26 with 290 survivors. 440 were reported to have been rescued by French and British patrols. The ministry cited no submarine sighting before or after the sinking and listed armament aboard La Provence.
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German Ultimatum Sent To Portugal
London reports Germany has issued an ultimatum to Portugal demanding the restoration within AB hours of seized German vessels. The prompt seizure of German and Austrian ships at Tagus ports since February 23 prompted Portugal to extend requisitioning to ships in its ports and colonies. Prime Minister Costa of Fortune announced the action aimed at protecting national economic interests and hinted at possible treaty revisions.
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Stone and Lewis Ready for Bout in New Orleans
New York’s Atune of New York and Tel Lewin of England announced their twenty round welterweight title bout for New Orleans. The match, postponed once, will determine the world welterweight champion with victory earning the crown.
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Submarine Campaign Begins Reported Amid War News
March 1 1942 news reports the Thornaby steamer crew killed and likely torpedoed, with censoring limiting details. Western and German announcements mention torpedoing without warnings. U S and Allied ships including America and various liners are armed or under threat as wartime activity escalates in Atlantic and around European routes.
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Brotherhood vote on eight hour day anticipated
Cleveland report says four railroad brotherhoods will publish the result of their vote on negotiating with United States railways for an eight hour day. The figures will be reviewed and announced from Chicago on March 8. The brotherhoods include engineers, firemen, conductors and trainmen.
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Dr Angell In Critical State At Michigan
In Ann Arbor Michigan March the condition of Sir Jaen Th Aneel and president emeritus of the University of Michigan who has been ill for several weeks became critical today. Physicians announced he may live several days longer but hope of recovery is abandoned. Angell recently suffered a general breakdown and is said to be almost blind.
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High Honor for English Novelist
Tondos March 1 report notes newspapers consider a royal gesture to honor the late English novelist Neary Jones. The Westminster Abbey funeral proposal drew mixed reactions. The Guardian records premier Asquith and the Abbey dean supported the idea while the family urged a Chelsea church service.
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