War May Follow Sinking Of U S Oid By U Boats
Washington March 21 cabinet met two hours as the crisis deepened with Germany's submarines. Officials say a de facto state of war exists and urge an early congress session to declare war while expanding a fleet of patrol and submarine chasers. Navy yard works and mobilization plans accelerate coast protection and national guard readiness.
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Navy Department
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France
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New York Navy Yard
Naval Academy
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Army War College
Pntrol
U War
Doubtful man seeks sworn family statement for help
A man pleads for aid to return to his family after ten years. He asks a responder to obtain a sworn statement from his relatives confirming they want him back, promising to assist once the document is provided.
Suspicious Man Quote Surfaces in Atchison Globe
A brief line from the Atchison Globe notes a sharp quip on a man whose suspicions rival his awakening need, implying humor about alarm clocks and readiness. The snippet reflects the newspaper's wry tone and local wit.
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Atchinson Globe
Marla Warned About Nail Driving By Stubbins
A Puck quote records TM Stubbins admonishing Marla about driving a nail with a flat-iron and remarking she would not speak to him the rest of the day, reflecting a tense social moment.
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Marla
Stubbins
Puck
Ultra Fashionable Gills on style and mind growth
Fragmentary text references Willis and Gills debating fashion and intellect. The readable portion hints at questions about a son attending something fashionable and a claim about developing the mind without use. No clear event or identities beyond these names.
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Willis
Plotters Help Fleeing Sailors In Double Escape Plot
German sailors hiding from interned raiders Prinz Eitel Friedrich and Kronprinz Wilhelm reportedly aided by outside conspirators with thousands of dollars. Ten at large after a dash across the channel. four captured and fourteen involved. Proximity to a former embassy attache in Mexico raises diplomatic concerns as all Philadelphia internees to be moved to Forts McPherson and Oglethorpe guarded by troops.
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Prinz Eitel Friedrich
Kronprinz Wilhelm
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Philadelphia Detective Bureau
Washington
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Philadelphia Navy Yards
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Mexico
Berlin
United States
McPherson
Oglethorpe
Seventeenth Infantry
Carranza Plan Rejected by U S on Neutral Trade
Washington dispatch reports the state department rejected General Carranza’s call for neutrals to embargo all supplies to European belligerents. Secretary Lansing denounced German diplomacy as abusing liberties on American soil while reaffirming that changes in policy would defy international law. Wilson aims to impede moves toward renewed peace talks among belligerents.
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Washington
Germany
State Department
Mexico
Carranza
Lansing
Wilson
Airmens Shell British Town in Bombing Incident
London reports a hostile airplane dropped bombs on Westgate near Margate about 50 miles from London. There were no casualties and the material damage was described as slight. The attack underscores ongoing air aggression in the region.
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Teuton
Westgate
London
War Office
Margate
Argentine Officials Arrested as Spies in Chile
Buenos Aires reports two Argentine officials were arrested at Antuco Chile charged with spying. Newspapers denounce the arrests. a previous Argentine official was arrested four years earlier.
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Chile
Buenos
Aires
Antuco
Portrait of ex Czar Nicholas Removed from Consulate
Chicago March 22 The portrait of ex Czar Nicholas that hung at the Russian consulate has been taken down along with other depictions of the Romanoff reign as part of a broader removal of royal era images.
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Chicago
Nicholas
Colombia Treaty Is Killed by the Senate
Washington reports the treaty with Colombia to pay 25 million dollars for the partition of Panama was withdrawn from the Senate on Friday on motion by Senator Stone. The move foreshadows a new treaty after further diplomacy, as Congress reconvenes in special session April 16. The administration’s stance on ratification was not openly stated, but withdrawal signals broader negotiations and possible concessions by Colombia on Panama related terms.
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Washington
Colombia
Panama
Senate
Stone
Foreign Relations Committee
Wilson
United States
Central America
Corothia
Roosevelt
Pinan
U S Sailors Drive Rebels From Cuban Town
US sailors from the gunboat Eagle landed at Altocede in Oriente province and drove insurgents from the town. The group, about 60 men, included many Mexicans. Cuban government troops soon took control. Mexicans’ presence surprised observers amid Cuban insurgent activity. Bridges between Havana and Cumaguay were restored and rail service to resume immediately.
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Mareh T
United States
Eagle
Altocede
Oriente
Santiago
Cuba
Havana
Cumaguay
French Warship Sunk by German Submarine in Mediterranean
Berlin reports a large French battleship Cantoneliss sunk by a German submarine in the Mediterranean. The loss was officially announced on Tuesday.
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Berlin
Mediterranean
Pershing Begins Border Inspection Tour
Maj. Gen. John J. Pershing left San Antonio on an inspection tour of the border. The general planned to move from El Paso westward to Yuma, Arizona, visiting key locations along the frontier.
Allies Lift Greek Blockade Ends Wheat Shipment to Piraeus
The discharge of a cargo of wheat destined for Piraeus began as wheat admission signals the blockade lifting in Greece after several weeks. The move allows grain inflow to the port, aiding relief and commerce amid the ongoing disruption.
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Athens
Piraeus
Grece
Plague Spreads Through Brazilian Interior Towns
Rio de Janeiro reports bubonic plague spreading from Pernambuco port to several inland towns. Dispatches indicate the outbreak has moved beyond Pernambuco and reached multiple communities inland, prompting health authorities to monitor the situation.
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Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
Pernambuco
Adamson Law Upheld by U S Supreme Court and Railroads Agree
The U S Supreme Court upholds the Adamson eight hour law while railroads concede to the Brotherhoods to avert a national strike. Agreement sets eight hour day with ten hour pay, pro rata overtime, boosting railroad payroll by about 1 million weekly and distributing 13 million dollars in back pay to 400,000 trainmen. The settlement details overtime rules across road service yards and passenger operations, with adjustments contingent on constitutional ruling.
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Washington, D. C
United States Supreme Court
New York
Brotherhood
Wilson
Railway Managers’ Committee
National Conference Committee of the Railways
Glass Making an Old Art
The piece notes that Roman glass making began with the empire era and that theaters used mirrors and glass plates as far back as 58 B C, highlighting ancient glass craftsmanship and decorative uses.
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Glass
A Good Time Misunderstood in Racing Car Tale
A reflection on misreading signals of friendship and risk in a man who believes a thrilling car ride is a proper way to share a good time. The piece contrasts intent with consequence, hinting at danger and trust in a high speed moment.
British win over 60 towns from Germans in rapid advance
London reports British troops push the German line, capturing Neste Chaulnes and Peronne along a 45 mile front. British forces enter ten miles into German positions and take more than 60 villages while the German retreat and fight rear guard actions continue.
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Neste
Chaulnes
Peronne
Bertin
Bapaume
Rove
J M Studebaker Dies in South Bend
John M Studebaker Sr founder of the Studebaker vehicle company died at his home after a long illness. Born October 1 1833 near Gettysburg Pennsylvania he was one of eight children. He moved with his family to Ohio and later to South Bend Indiana where the firm began. He married Mary Stall on January 2 1860 and they had three daughters and John M Studebaker Jr.
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South Bend
Ind
Maret
John M
Studebaker Amparasion
Mr. Studebaker
Mary I Stall
John M. Studebaker, Jr
Four Die When Home Burns In Riverside blaze
Fire at the Scottish Old People's Home near Riverside destroys the building early Sunday. Four aged residents die: Mrs Juviet Grenhock aged 73, William McPherson 92, Thomas Loultt 76, William Mabertsen 80. Thirty three injured as 2:20 a.m. discovery sparks quick but hampered rescue. no water supply hindered efforts and heavy smoke delayed work.
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Chicago
Foor
Riverside
Juviet Grenhock
William McPherson
Thomas Loultt
William Mabertsen
Zeppelins Crew Killed in France Sky Battle
Paris reports a Zeppelin was shot down near Compiegne on Saturday. The airship was hit by French anti aircraft fire at over two miles altitude, caught fire, and wreckage with burned crew bodies fell outside Compiegne.
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Flanes
Compiegne
Commissioner orders removal of U S flag at courthouse
Fort Wayne Indiana March 21 county commissioner Schweiz ordered the American flag removed from the window of the Allen County courthouse fearing its presence would offend someone.
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U. S
Fort Wayne
Ind
Schweiz
Allen County
Teutons Sink British Ship in Ramsgate Raid
London March 21 British admiralty reports a German naval raid on Ramsgate in which a British destroyer and a merchant vessel were sunk and another destroyer damaged. The action underscores ongoing naval clashes in the channel.
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Ramsgate
British Admiralty
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