Diplomatic Leaks Delay U S Answer on Blockade
London reports say Britain seeks a fuller view of American opinion as five diplomatic negotiations on naval warfare unfold. Secretary Garrison met British Ambassador Spring Rice while the War Department weighs legal angles. Washington expects cabinet focus on foreign affairs after Congress adjourns, with replies to belligerent notes pending.
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Constantinople Near Starvation Sparks Fear of Revolution
In Constantinople, March 4, civilians, especially foreigners, fear a coming revolt as Prussian military rule worsens hunger. Officials trumpet Turkish victories in Egypt and the Suez Canal, while Russia and Britain face setbacks. Foreigners doubt Tanin reports and seek English or neutral coverage blocked by tabloids.
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British Refuse Neutral Advice On Belgian Protection
In London on March 4 Sir Edward Grey said neutrals should not be asked for suggestions to prevent Belgium’s devastation. He insisted only evacuation of German troops, restoration of Belgian independence, and reparations solve the issue. A State Department official noted the U S has not proposed neutral measures.
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Not a Dardanelles Fort Silenced By Allies Says Turkish Embassy
Turkish embassy dispatch from Constantinople dated March 2 asserts Allied bombardment of the Dardanelles on February 19 and 25 did not silence any forts, with about twenty killed or wounded but forts remaining intact. It claims Turkish forces conducted offensive reconnoitering toward the Suez Canal and are preparing for a general attack. The message also says Palestine’s Jewish population enjoys safety and defends mobilization hardships.
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Prisoner Pleads Guilty in St Patrick Cathedral Plot
Frank Abarno pleads guilty to the act of planning to explode a bomb at St Patrick Cathedral with Charles Carbone pleading not guilty awaiting trial. Police say others were involved and Patrolman Polignani aided the arrest. District Attorney Perkins pledges fast action as the case resumes.
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View of the Army in the Field Reports Writings and Front Conditions
War correspondence from the front notes a changing mood as officers and soldiers speak of a turning tide. British artillery strengthens, air service impresses, and correspondents experience demanding tours with early wakeups and constant activity. The piece emphasizes optimism for a swift end to the war and improved frontline stability.
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Panama Canal Slide Delays Traffic Expected Clearing Tomorrow
A slide blocked the Culebra Cut last night, suspending transit as dredges worked to reopen the waterway. The canal was tied up today with no vessels moving, but officials expect the channel to be clear again tomorrow.
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Army Man Dies Lonely in Hospital York Town Record
Lieut Col Edward Byrne USA retired died at George Washington University Hospital from pneumonia. Indigent and alone, his body was taken over by the Loyal Legion. burial plans depend on locating relatives, with possible Arlington services and full military honors. Byrne’s long Civil War service and Loyal Legion ties documented.
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Five hold up suspects arrested after jewel heist battle
Five men were captured after a fierce struggle in Isadore Scharaga’s Bleecker Street jewelry shop. The group tried to steal about ten thousand dollars in diamonds and watches, bound and gagged the jeweler, and fled with a straw satchel of goods. detectives say the arrests may help solve other major robberies.
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Official Reports From Firing Lines
Russia dispatches report brisk offensives from Olita to Grodno with gains near Ossowetz and Jedwabne while capturing 21 officers and 600 men at Korzec. German counter actions fail on Loretto and in Champagne as French losses mount and a German plane is shot down near Verdun.
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Germans Abandon Wounded at Czernovits Amid War Dispatches
Dispatches from Lemberg report German forces abandoning wounded at Czernovits while Gen Tvanoff strengthens Sadagora base and leads attempts to retake the Buko Wina capital. Allies claim Austrians pushed back near Krasna and Niemen, with Russians driving toward the frontier and Carpathian battle described as history’s greatest mountain fight.
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Antwerp Fined For Damaged German Victory Posters
Antwerp fined 50 000 francs about 10 000 dollars by German authorities for posters announcing the German East Prussian victory damaged in transit or display. Amsterdam reports March date and cites Handelablad as source.
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Major General Promoted in Panama Canal Service Honors
Gorgas Hodges Sibert and Rousseau praised as four officers are raised to major general or brigadier status in a Senate approved promotion for their Canal Zone service. Col Goethals receives major general rank for canal work. others include Walliam C Gorgas, Wood Hodges, and William I Sibert. Retirements will yield one grade advancement for many listed officers.
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Bombardment of Dardanelles Forts Continues Amid Claims
British admiralty reported the Dardanelles bombardment continued yesterday with six modern guns destroyed at Fort H, bringing total demolitions to 44. French battleships hit Bulair forts and Kavak bridge as Turkish defenses burned their dead. Athens dispatch notes inner forts attacked by ten warships, with only two Turkish forts intact. German adviser von der Goltz sought artillery from Berlin, while Turkish embassy staff downplayed Allied landing prospects and insisted fortifications were impregnable.
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Elmendorf in Five Lands Travel Talk At National
Dwight Elmendorf, travel lecturer, presented a vivid lecture at the National yesterday afternoon outlining a four tour of Northern Europe. He showcased London Fleat street and its historic tower, the Parliament, and a glimpse of the King and queen at a garden party. Cities visited included Antwerp Berlin Vienna Budapest Munich Dresden and the Rhine region with Rubens paintings and legends. The talk featured superb pictures and narration and a Southern Europe tour is planned for next Thursday.
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Countess jailed for year for singing national air
Vienna report says Countess Dobila Devidovic, 28, of a Dalmatian noble family, was sentenced by a military tribunal to a year at hard labor for singing the Serbian national air at an open window. The case notes a political act judged hostile to the authorities.
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U. S. Envoy to Chile Returning to New York
Santiago reports that Henry P Fletcher American Ambassador to Chile will sail for New York on Saturday on leave of absence.
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Berlin to Close Theaters From April First
The Vossische Zeitung reports the government will shut all Berlin theaters starting April 1. Protests have already been lodged from several quarters.
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Turks Deny Russia War Claims Over Khopa Seaport
Turkish embassy rejects a Russian statement dated from Tiffia asserting Turkish losses severed lines to Ardanuch Ardahan Olti and Sari Kamysh. It argues Ardanuch Ardahan Olti and Sari Kamysh are Russian districts occupied by Ottoman forces and that Khopa is a minor village with no strategic impact.
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Censure Excise Board Dissent Sparks Report on District Law
Senator Hughes refuses to sign Senate committee report condemning excise board actions. The majority accuses the board of nullifying the law’s purpose, aiding evasions, and expanding liquor traffic while harming health and morals. The panel cites licenses issued under improper rules and lax standards, with warnings of widespread maladministered policy.
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