Berlin Celebrates Bismarck Centenary With War Time Rallies
Berlin marks the 109th birth anniversary of Otto von Bismarck with gala ceremonies at his statue. Leaders including the imperial chancellor and Prince Bismarck attend, wreaths are laid, and a telegram from the emperor expresses reverence for the chancellor while pledging to fight and prevail in the war. The event underscores unity and declares the foundation laid by Bismarck will be crowned in time.
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Premier Asquith Heads Foreign Office On Short Leave
London reports the British premier Asquith has temporarily taken charge of the foreign office as Sir Edward Grey goes on a requested three week holiday. The premier will handle diplomatic matters during Grey’s absence at the ministry.
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Lloyds Bets On War Ending In March Patched By Policies
Brokers at Lloyds paid out about $20 000 today on policies written earlier in the war forecasting a March 31 end to the European conflict. Some brokers issued policies totaling over $200 000 pegged to March 1 next year as the end date at 25 guineas per cent. Rates for other end dates ranged from 75 guineas for September to 56 guineas for a general end in 1915, with limited enthusiasm for near-term conclusions.
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Allies' Aeroplanes Attack Submarines
Allied aircraft attacked submarines at Zeebrugge and Hoboken targeting vessels for bombardment and disruption operations during ongoing naval action.
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Russians Check Two Fronts Drive in Carpathians
British and Allied reports detail German submarine losses near Beachy Head as Emma and Seven Seas go down. Russian moves around the Rawka and Pilica rivers show a push, while Austro German forces press in the Caucasus and at Belgrade.
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German raider Eitel Friedrich docks at Newport News
At Newport News Virginia on April 1 the German merchant raider Eitel Friedrick completes coal loading and prepares to take stores, under close U S government supervision. Commander Thierichens and Collector Hamilton confer aboard the Alabama as security is heightened against threats linked to Swoboda spy allegations.
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KITCHENER JOINS DRY WAR EFFORT ACROSS ALLIES
The piece notes Czar orders halting vodka production and sales, with Russia citing a 850 million yearly revenue from vodka. France, England, and Germany follow suit or support abstinence measures as World War I begins, including Poincare absinthe ban and Kaiser’s favoring a wet or dry referendum.
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Executions Reported as Villa Orders Syrians Executed
Reports from Fuso Texas describe two Americans killed by Carranza soldiers near Mexico City two months earlier. Villa officials executed two Syrians, Salamon Nigri and Rafael Fereze, merchants of Torreon, for circulating counterfeit money. A brother in Laila Nigri seeks Turkish embassy protection. Villa condemns counterfeiters and notes U.S. inaction.
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U.S. Demands German Payment Over Frye Sinking
The United States dispatches a formal note to Berlin demanding full restitution for the American sailing ship William Frye, sunk by the German raider Prinz Eitel Friedrich. Washington says cargo ownership was not American and asserts no justification for the sinking. Reports from Urumiah describe horrific massacres of Christians by Turks, with hundreds killed and bodies found in wells and ditches.
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Death threat in court as captor accused by Carbone
Giuseppe Atta an anarchist was arrested in the county courthouse corridor for threatening Policeman Ame deo Polignano who helped arrest Frank Abarno and Carmine Carbone, charged with placing a lamb in St Patrick's Cathedral. Polignano seized Atta after an incourt protest, leading to Atta’s detention. the case continues on page three.
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New Uprisings in India Reported by Berlin Agency
Overseas News Agency reports two new outbreaks in India. At Surat three British officials killed. At Kurrachee two Mohammedan soldiers shot two British officers.
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India
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Kurrachee
Japanese Move Toward Accord With China On Immigrant Jurisdiction
Peking April 1 negotiators from China and Japan stave off disaster as China offers to waive most jurisdiction over Japanese immigrants to South Manchuria except on land. Minister M. Fi eh to present the proposal to Tokyo while Japan presses for land ownership, police, munition purchases, and railroad concessions in eastern central China. CONTINUED ON SECOND PAGE.
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Britain Moves Toward Dry War Policy Across Cabinet
London reports that King George and Chancellor Lloyd George lead a broad abstention pledge among ministers including Earl Kitchener. Glasgow workers shun bars, while Germany tightens liquor rules. Massive liquor exports to America anticipated if prohibition expands.
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Aldrich Fights Big Fire at Warwick Neck Estate
April 1 reports a blaze at former Senator Nelson W. Aldrich's Warwick Neck estate destroyed his stables and garage and an observation tower 100 feet high used as a Narragansett Bay landmark. Aldrich led a bucket brigade and supervised efforts. damages are estimated at 109000 dollars.
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