Emperor Nicholas Abdication Sparks Regime Shift
London dispatch reports Nicholas II abdication announced by Andrew Bonar Law, with Grand Duke Michael named regent. Petrograd notes urge military support for the new government as Grand Duke Nicholas reportedly reaches Moscow to potentially command troops. Civil authorities and Zemstvo cooperate to restore order amid food shortages and unrest across the empire. The Finnish railway sabotage and broader strikes worsen conditions as the revolutionary government consolidates.
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Torpedo Boats Sunk By Mine In Eng Hed Channel
A Dillish torpedo boat destroyer of an old type struck a mine in the Eng Hed channel yesterday and was sunk, an official announcement said. All 60 officers were saved, 656 men killed and 29 missing, presumed drowned.
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Duma Plans to Organize Men and Telegrams to Fleets
The military committee of the duma urges officers not yet stationed to organize soldiers who joined the people and guard Petrograd. Telegrams to fleets commanders request calm and continued fighting against the foreign enemy while the provisional committee gains support from capital volunteers. Political prisoners have been released and a general amnesty proposal is considered by Deputy Kerensky.
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France plans 10 force out gold
Taris March 14 505 m A bill to demonetize gold culsare introduced in the chamber of deputies by Deputies Le noir Toutrandeau and Egmond Theo Curpere to compel holders to bring out gold estimated at four billion rancs kept in bid. It calls for exchange for notes and the issue of De design to restore currency after that. Special funds would be created to manage gold held abroad.
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Railroad Leader Daniel Willard to Lead War Transportation
Daniel Willard, president of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, is named a member of the advisory commission of the Council of National Defense. In wartime he would help control all railroads, similar to Colonel Thornton’s control of all transportation in England.
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Blizzard Rages Across South Dakota in March Storm
A March snowstorm swept South Dakota last night and today with a high gale. Rail traffic and travel were severely disrupted statewide as roads into Brook Falls canceled schedules and train service halted in western and central areas. Snowfall near Sioux Falls reached about a foot and street traffic came to a standstill.
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Western Pacific Wins Bid For Reno Access
Western Pacific gains entrance to Reno by purchasing 105 miles of the Nevada California Oregon line. The deal, to be sanded by the California Railroad Commission, would give WP control from Stamps, Cal, to Reno, a roughly fifty five mile span, and forty miles from Blaiden through Chicoot to Plumag Junction, Cal.
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Governor Holds Two State Offices in Wyoming
Cheyenne Wyoming March 1 The official document proclaims Frank L Houx governor of Wyoming to succeed John J Kendrick who resigned to take his seat in the United States penals The new executive will retain duties of both offices and draw the two wall annex during the remaining twenty two months of Kendrick s term Houx has served as secretary of state for six years and has long been active in Democratic party policies Having been mayor of Cody and municipal judge before his election in 1919 He is a native of Spextoston South Dakota and 2 years of age
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Old Regime Changes in Russia Eliminate Emperor and Grand Duke
Petrograd reports a liberal supported shift replacing the Tsar with Kerenski as justice minister and promising full free speech and amnesty. Milukoff as foreign minister vows elimination of Nicholas II and the regency of Grand Duke Michael. New cabinet includes Milukoff and Shingarev, backed by duma and workers. A constitutional assembly will be called to revive the constitution amid concerns over stability.
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Colombian treaty to be withdrawn from Senate action
Washington March 16 The treaty with Colombia involving a payment of 425 million for the partition of Panama was withdrawn from the Senate on motion of Chairman Bione of the foreign relations committee and will not be acted upon this special season. Senator Stone’s action signals further diplomatic negotiations for a new treaty that may face strong objections. Congress will reconvene on April 16.
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Auto Accident Has A Good Effect On Crippled Girl
Colorado Springs March 16 As the result of an automobile accident south of here two months ago Miss Helen Martin a cripple will be able to walk nearly normally, her physician says A companion in the wreck was killed Mira Clariio has been a cripple all her life with one leg shorter than the other She sustained four fractures and as a result it has shortened nearly to the other leg Mrs Martin will need crutches for a year but surgeons say the accident removed her physical disability
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Governor’s residence plans shift amid career notes
A fragmented report outlines a figure educated in Kansas City schools who pursued business, then law, real estate, and care work. It notes a move from a Cherente residence to a riverside property, with the governor planning to reside in Torrmasala, vacating his own home.
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Presidents move on rail strike crisis in wartime
Washington March 5 16 railways crisis dominates a cabinet meeting called by President Wilson to seek advice on running lines for national emergency. Officials warn of a nationwide strike and possible government action while Kansas City Chicago and New York reports signal deepening tensions as embargoes on perishable freight spread.
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Socialists Accept Limited Election for Constituent Assembly
London dispatch reports the Socialists, who on Thursday issued a proclamation, will allow only a general election for a constituent assembly. The move aims to shape the new government while complicating the duma committees.
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