Sunken Millions Raised From Sea By British Firm
London reports that treasure worth 50,000,000 pounds has been recovered since the war began around the British Isles. The Salvage Croups Restorer and Relient deploy a new underwater cut device using ex-acetylene flame. Each ship houses twenty five electric pumps moving 1,000,000 gallons per hour, two divers, searchlights, line throwing guns, welding plants, rock drills, accessories, and an underwater telephone system.
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Robbers Loot Internal Revenue Office in Seattle
Two masked men robbed an internal revenue office in Seattle, forcing cashier Stafford into the vault. They seized currency totaling about 420,000 dollars and escaped after filling their pockets. The heist was linked to previously filed income tax returns and occurred in the late night hours.
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Coalition cattlegrowers oppose federal control of packing
Colorado cattlemen pleads before House Agriculture Committee against pending legislation to curb packers and stockyards. FE M. Ainmond C W Pace and W Swayze warn federal control could harm producers. Pace says after 25 years he trusts packers and commission men to handle stock sales.
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Columbus Driving Park unveils $20,000 Colmar Soundsummer Stakes
The Columbus Driving Park association released six stakes totaling 20000 for the Colmar Soundsummer Grand Circuit meet. Early closings add 5000 over last year, with events including 2:08 trot, 2:11 pace, 2:05 pace and others. Entries close March, conditions set 2 percent entry plus 7 percent to top three, 3 percent to fourth.
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Italians Celebrate Birthday of King Victor Emmanuel
March 14 crowds thronged the Great Square in front of the Mont Facrnt of King Victor Emmanuel as Italians celebrated the monarch’s birthday. Hundreds of thousands cheered the Savoy dynasty while veterans, Garibaldi supporters, and flag-waving processions filled the streets in a festive display.
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Blizzard Rages Across Minnesota North Dakota and Canada
A severe blizzard grips the upper Midwest and western Canada with heavy winds and drifting snow. Telecommunication lines failed in parts as poles blew down and wire service was cut off in several cities yesterday. Early today no let up in the storm was seen.
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Rales of Portugal Revolt Are Denied
Reports of affairs in Portugal trace to rumors from a fortnight, worsened by postal and telegraph strikes cutting communications. Strikes spread, targeting living costs, yet informed quarters say workers oppose revolutionary aims, with financial strain tempering radicalism toward moderation.
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Deputy Collector Carries Millions in Tax Payments
Chicago report states income tax returns totaling over 400 million dollars were paid by about 375000 people. Harry W. Sager, collector of internal revenue, announced first instalment payments exceeded 100000 dollars. A Peoria deputy collector arrived at the federal building with cash shipments totaling 5 million dollars.
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Admiral Sims Defends North Sea Mine Barrage Plan
Admiral Sims testified before the Senate naval subcommittee denying opposition to the North Sea mine barrage. He recalled ministers proposing a defended lane and mine barriers as impractical, but supported by the department after May 1917. He credited the mine barrage with a major wartime achievement and explained initial information limits and staff delays.
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Cooks Strike Shuts Berlin Hotels As Dignitaries Starve
Foreign dignitaries in Berlin scramble for meals as hotel kitchens walk out. Ers and Frerich missions face food shortages with guests forced to forgo baths and rely on wine and water. Troops monitor Unter den Linden as crowds grow and public life grinds to a near Sunday-like halt.
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Equestrian statue of Wilhelm amid strike unrest
In Aix la Chapelle on March 16 a general strike order paralyzed streets as stores were closed and crowds gathered for protests over a red statue of Wilhelm. Meanwhile New York news notes a gold coin withdrawal valued at $6,650,000 from the sub treasury ahead of a voyage, and potato prices in Chicago show firm levels with various sack and price details. An Agua Prieta report notes discovery of communist literature inciting rebellion, with two former residents arrested.
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Peruvian Bolivian clash shocks La Paz and Lima
March 15 reports say a mob attacked the Peruvian consulate and Peruvian homes in La Pa and the Bolivian capital. General Ismael Montes led the mob, the sheltering ministers were escorted by diplomats, and Porraa is to address Congress. Chilean-Peruvian tensions over territorial claims rose as a plebiscite fight loomed.
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Atlantic Fleet Maneuver At Panama Bay Planned
Washington reports the Meat Joint maneuvers of the Atlantic and Pacific Fleets will be held in Panama Bay early next year. A conference among Secretary Daniels Admiral Wilson and other senior officers approved assembling the two fleets in the Pacific. Also announced is the annual training cruise of the fleet to include a voyage to the Pacific coast ports. Six battleships will form the force for the six month cruise beginning in June and ending in August.
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Fuel Oil Bids for Navy Far Too Small
Washington March 16 bids opened by the navy department covered less than a fourth of the 3,006,000 barrels requested and prices quoted were more than 160 percent above current home market concepts.
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Navy Department
Masaryk to Remain President for Life in Czechoslovakia
Washington reports that Thiman G. Masaryk, first president of the republic, will stay in office for life under a new constitution adopted at Trigue. The state department released provisions stating terms of all presidents extend to two successive seven year eras.
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Ex Crown Prince Guarded by Dutch Warship in The Hague
Dispatches report a Dutch torpedo post arriving at Ogeterland harbor on Wieringen island to guard the former German crown prince. Other items note Matthias Erzberger’s arrest, heavy clashes near Berlin, and mixed political signals from Germany as Ebert government fights to retain power amid Kapp’s counterrevolution and a broad general strike.
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KS Better Service to South America
New York March 16 A. Ei Clegg president of the American Ship and Commerce Navigation company reports a coast to coast demand for more passthrough ships between South America and the United States He notes current passenger ships depart south for South America's ports while a dozen sail for European ports Freight service he adds should be more evenly divided and accommodated by American shippers to meet growing trade needs
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