Allies Begin War on German Trade to Starve Berlin
London March 1 The allied fleets will seek to stop all goods reaching or leaving Germany until the war ends aiming to starve Berlin. Prime Minister Asquith told the Commons that except for ships at sea all commerce with Germany will be detained. He cautioned neutrals and defended the action as self defense while avoiding the term blockade. The move follows Germanys submarine actions and the American note on maritime rights.
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Berlin
England
Germany
Asquith
House of Commons
Gerard
Great Britain
Victor Murdock Named Progressive Party Leader
Victor Murdock of Kansas was chosen chairman of the Progressive party National Committee. The decision followed Joseph Dixon of Montana stepping down due to business ties in Montana. Murdock was unanimously selected and has accepted the post.
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New York
Victor Murdock
Kansas
Progressive Party
Joseph M. Dixon
Montana
The
Progressive National Committee
Murdock
Diaz Interview and Fall of Diaz Regime
The Creelman interview with Porfirio Diaz helped trigger Mexico's political upheaval. Diaz spoke of free elections and declined reelection, inspiring liberal press and fueling Madero’s rise. Diaz later arrested Madero and deported Gen Bernardo Reyes as the movement gained momentum.
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City
Mexico
Berlin
James Creelman
Porfirio Diaz
Diaz
Creelman
United States
Francisco I. Madero, Jr
Tnere
Madero
Ramon Corral
Corral
San Luis Potos
Bernardo Reyes
State Treasury Ends February with Balance Above January
Harrisburg reports February end balance $1.5 million higher than January. Receipts mainly from banks and insurance premiums. totals show General fund $3,155,520.36, sinking fund $23.46, transferred $15,510, school fund $909.63, motor licenses $117,583. Payments total $1,889,903.26. End balances: General $5,617,031.47, sinking $814,058.54, school $5,214, Hr, motor licenses $692,725, overall $7,038,139.91.
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Genera
Sinking Fund
State College
Sinkin Fund
Becker Case Appeals Seek Third Trial in Murder Conviction
New York city February 27 arguments to Court of Appeals seek a third trial for Charles Becker former police lieutenant convicted of murdering gambler Hermann Rosenthal. Becker’s counsel Martin Manton argues lack of beyond doubt guilt and newspaper zeal influenced verdict. They say witness Jack Rose lied and deny admitting evidence from Dago Frank. challenge testimony by Plitt and Mrs Rosenberg who testified for the state.
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New York
Court of Appeals
Charles Becker
Herrman Rosenthal
Martin T. Manton
Becker
Jack Rose
Frank Cirofici
Dago Frank
Charles B. Plitt, Jr
Lillian Rosenberg
Lefty Louie
Pennsylvania Senate Acts on City Funds and Tax Exemptions
The Harrisburg senate approved measures allowing cities to allocate funds for historical societies and enabling counties to support Philadelphia and Allegheny historical groups. It also advanced a tax exemption for machinery and bills on court costs and county fair funding, while postponing the governor veto on extra legislative staff.
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Harrisburg
Senate
McNichol
Ware
Philadelphia
Crow
Fayette
Chief Historical Society
Allegheny
Allegheny County
Game Commission
Clark
Erie
Salus
Hilton
McKean
Wassbers
York
Wilson Drops Panama Canal Trip Plan Amid Funding Setback
President Wilson appears to have abandoned plans for a July journey to the Panama Canal after Congress removed funding for the canal opening celebration. He remains undecided about a trip to San Francisco later this month.
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Washington
Wilson
Panama Canal
Congress
San Francisco
Porter to seek bill limiting cross state detention of citizens
Representative Porter will introduce a resolution urging states to pass laws allowing citizens acquitted of crimes in another state to depart to their home state and to require notice hearing and a jury trial before detaining anyone in an insane asylum. He cites Harry K Thaw case and argues NY efforts to detain him despite rehabilitation.
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Washington
Porter
Pennsylvania
Harry K. Thaw
Matteawan Insane Asylum
New York
House of Representatives
Pittsburgh
Matteawan
Governor Brumbaugh presses local option in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg March 2 Governor Brumbaugh warned the Pennsylvania legislature that if the county local option bill is not passed he will appeal to the people to elect successors who will support the law. The notice came as the governor urged action on the measure.
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Harrisburg
Brumbaugh
Pennsylvania
U S Chemist Taps Source of Dyes
Washington reports two major discoveries by Dr. Walter F. Rittman of the Bureau of Mines. A process is said to boost gasoline output by up to 200 percent and another enables production of toluol and benzol from crude petroleum for dyes and explosives. Secretary Lane says the government will offer the processes for free use to all, protecting against monopolies.
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Washington
Lane
Interior Department
Walter F. Rittman
Bureau of Mines
Dr. Rittman
Automobile
T Am
Tmpor
Fire may hasten bigger Y M C A for Allentown
Allentown Pennsylvania February 27 fire a month ago destroyed part of the Y M C A including auditorium and gym city plans a larger facility with a plan to raise 1500000 dollars expert security campaign manager H W Elvidge former secretary of Warren Y M C A advocates building now to provide work and cheaper materials. Allentown stalls in progress toward a larger Y M C A facility with strong local support
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Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Swyayton
Scranton
H. W. Elvidge
Toromerl
Philadelpia
National Guard
Filvidge
Warren Y. M. C. A
Allectown
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