Russia Ratifies Peace Treaty by Wide Margin
PEPROGRAD March 15 All-Russian Congress of Soviets decides to ratify the peace with the Central Powers by a vote of 53 to 30 The move clears the way for allied announcements on Japan’s Siberian intervention and signals significant political shifts as Bolshevik leadership faces resignations and a pacifist policy standoff.
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Peprograd
Ft Eoviels
Paenine
Moscow
Powen
M. Ryazonov
Dalsheivik
Holshevik Party
Iway
Siberia
Germany
Last Deceimshor
Trent Litovek
Trotsky
Russia
Germings
Ukraine
Dvina
Dvinsk
Petro‘grad
Tratzky
Brest-Litoysk
Lenine
Zinovieff
Lanine
Ralshailk KA
Trotzky
Congress of Saviors
Poland
Cobtland
Tévonla
Bolshevik Peace Vote Report From Moscow Conference
A Reuters summary notes Bolshevik delegates at the Moscow conference voted by a wide margin to support the peace with Germany. Reported details say only Bolshevik delegates were present in the tally, amid incomplete cable dispatches from Russia and no word yet from Ambassador Francis in Washington. The speed and terms of ratification remain unclear as officials await formal confirmation.
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United States
Francis
Vologda
Washington
Germany
Japan
Siberia
Jayaiere
Kdmpanesa
Vladivostok
Russia
Baltic
Paris
Lont
Moscow
Canternee
Ington
Delde Imn
Foy
Francis ¥Alonan
Wilton
Allied Maritime Transport Council Forms Plan
The Allied Maritime transport council, created at the American mission’s urging, held its first meeting in London. It will organize into four sections for the four governments and develop import programs by tonnage, assessing deficits and possible remedies. Members continue to report to their governments to implement council decisions locally.
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Munich
Allied Maritime Transport Council
Moat Wely
Great Britain
United States
France
Italy
Tande
Mud falls from the skies in Ohio
Columbus Ohio March 15 That mud was rained from the skies here yesterday says United States weather forecaster W H Alexander. He links the phenomenon to a tornado that swept Northwestern Ohio Sunday night. Dust rose into the air, trapped by wind and gravity, then fell as mud.
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Columbus
W. Hf. Alexander
United States
Alexander
Ohio
Former Senator Stephenson Dies in Wisconsin
MARINETTS Wis March 15 Former United States Senator Isaac Stephenson died at 1 30 this morning The lumber magnate known for northern Michigan operations and large holdings also served three terms in Congress He rose from Milwaukee lumber camps to the U S Senate and left a marked legacy in Marinette and the state with hospitals parks and memorials bearing his name.
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Marinetts
Wis
United States
Isaac Stephenson
Michigan
Utala
Stevensen
Plyablins
Fredericton
New Brunswick
Limber Woods
Hhe
Milwaukee
Wells Lumber Company
Daniel Wells, Jr
Congress
Wisconsin
John C. Spooner
Anherrd
United States Senate
Fhoney
Liey
Stephenson
Senate
Excamba
Mich
Bonita
Mirietic
German Offense Aims to Go On Amid Peace Strife
Amsterdam reports Marshal von Hindenburg says Entente shows unresponsive stance toward Germany’s peace, and a major Genoa offensive must proceed. Neutral sources note Berlin expects to lose about 309,000 troops in the plan, while Verdun failure cost roughly 500 to 600,000.
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Amsterdam
Ficht Marshal von Hindenburg
Berlin
Ententa
Germany
Associated Press
Verdun
Taking Over of Dutch Ships Sparks Dutch Crisis Talk
London dispatch reports German press in a rage over allied actions seizing Dutch ships in Allied ports. Copenhagen coverage notes calls for drastic countermeasures if Holland yields, while Amsterdam notes Germany threatens offensive on the Western Front as Hindenburg urges a renewed push.
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London
Truttee
Holland
Creat Drliam
United States
Copenhagen
Exchange Telegraph Company
Germany
Flolland
Great Britain
Amsterdam
Vo Hindenburg
Nebraska Lifts Corn Embargo
In Lincoln on March 15 the Nebraska state council of defense ended the embargo on shipments of speed corn from the state. The embargo had been in effect for some time due to a threatened shortage in Nebraska.
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Lincoln
Fierce Battles Raging Across Fronts in War News
London dispatch reports heavy fighting across Turkestan and the Caucasus with up to 20,000 casualties. Russians discuss wartime policy shifts, while Allied and Japanese positions in Siberia draw attention. American forces push a permanent advance on the western front, gaining high ground near Badon Vilers. British and Australian units face continued heavy artillery and trench warfare from Ypres to the Arras sector as German raiding attempts are repelled.
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Itasin
Finland
Vodan
Couriaud
Lihaonis
Euthenia
Livonia
Ukraine
Japan
Madon-Vilera
Jammerney
Tlia
Pershing
Badna-Villers
Strassburg
Alsnee
Tuina-Mame
Luneville
Toulpee ‘Tors
Norftwast
Lanl
Ypres
Naval collision leaves twenty one missing after clash near Kings Town
March 18 report says a naval vessel collided with a British liner Rashmore. Survivors are landed at Kings Town, Ireland, by destroyers. Indianapolis board approves quarterly dividend of 5 and an extra 1.5 per share, payable April 30 to holders of record March 29.
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Tondo
Rashmore
Ireland
Indianapovais
Ind
Prairie Tipa Tine Company
Unclear Threats Target Arsenal in Missouri Report
A damaged note from Wo Bug At Wo SP Missouri on March 15 reports an unidentified threat within two months to buildings at the Wathed State Arsenal. The threat prompted security, with about 7,009,000 dollars noted in damage estimates and a visitor from the city police. Security around the buildings is increased as guards monitor the site.
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Lows
Statua Arsenal
Cire Cider Panaor
Two Women Die In Pennsylvania Train Wreck
A Cincinnati to Chicago Express bound for Pittsburgh rear cut near Elizabethtown Pennsylvania struck by a bounder causing two sleeping cars to derail. One victim identified as Mish Palmer of Morgantown West Virginia. Fifteen others injured as soldiers aided rescue efforts amid wreckage and retreating trains.
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Cinelanati
Illanpolta
Chicago Express
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Pennsylvanis
Boolters
Elzabethtown
Here
Bouildard
Mish Palmer
Morgantown
W. Va
Chives Vahner
Lie
Uir
Tuane
Ita
Nin
Germany Presses Harsh Terms on Lithuania and Poland
Amsterdam dispatches report Germany linking recognition of Lithuania to military, railway, and currency concessions. Berlin cites November and February speeches by Chancellor von Hertling on self-government for Lithuania and Poland. Warsaw Kurier Prasa notes ongoing talks toward reconciliation and a new Polish solution to the district’s status.
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Amsterdam
Germany
Lithuania
Tin Verwaerts
Berlin
von Hertling
Count von Hertling
Poland
Courland
Lithuonia
Oeremany
Kurjer Lalary
Warsaw
Great Britain reports record war bond sales in Commons
In the House of Commons London on a Wednesday in March Chancellor Andrew Bonar Law announced a national war bonds drive yielded 4,127,870,246 in subscriptions. He noted that since October the value of war bonds sold totaled £570,000,000.
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London
Andrew Foner Baw
Exchequer
House of Commons
Xan
Juno
Cee
Austrian raid and air war updates amid March fronts
The War Office reports enemy artillery activity in the Ghamtigne Voxger and Ehlmanns-Weller areas with German air forces decoyed. British aviators claim successful bombardments of railway stations and military targets, dropping 1800 kilograms. Raids near Maes and Villers-Causin back a few prisoners. Severe air fighting on the Western front with 24 German aircraft downed and five British planes shot down. Bombardments hitCourtrai and Eng l ion targets. Railway workers in Austria strike, refusing military orders amid Victor victories. French gains footing west of Nauroy on the German Crown Prince front in Champagne.
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Wight
Wali
Ghamtigne
Ehlmanns-Weller
Ratoing Bantins
London
Villers-Cusiain
Loligil
Posachundaco
Poelcupalte
Behnuin
Nauroy Road
Crown Prince's
Champagne
Gaya
Dramatic end for German captain in Essais bombing crash
A German captain Schochler aboard a Gotha bomber downed at Essais in Seine-et-Oise met a dramatic end. His two comrades died burning, he helped others escape but succumbed to injuries after being found hopeless. He reportedly completed a mission during questioning by General D. The exchange highlighted the mission's completion before his death.
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Schochler
Munich
Gotha
Essais
Seine-et-Oise
Scheebler
Paria
Ranen
Rey
Schiebier
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