Three German Americans Plead Guilty in Passport Conspiracy
Carl Burorde and four German reservists faced federal indictments for conspiring to obtain false passports. Burorde received three years in Atlanta Federal Penitentiary. the others were fined $200 each. Sixth man Hanadam von Weddell was captured in Scotland as an extradition process began. Werner Horn's bail set at $10,000 pending preliminary hearing in Bangor, with defense seeking bail reduction.
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U S Will Aid Rittman Demonstrated in New York
Demonstrations at Columbia University revealed that a new gasolene and dyestuff making process may be operated under Treasury supervision for public benefit. The plan envisions one government supervised company to commercialize the Rittman discoveries with patents abroad and restricted usage, aiming to assure national supply and reduce private profit.
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Phelan Returns From Dominican Republic Investigation
Senator Phelan returns to Washington from a Dominican Republic mission as a special commissioner reports on the US investigation of the island. He expects formal hearings and a report soon, with optimism about peace and prosperity following recent developments.
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Sterling Silver Services in Colonial Tea and Dinner Sets
A wedding gift enduring for generations, sterling silver tea and dinner services are showcased. The stock features many authentic Colonial designs, highlighting a range of silver service pieces for display and purchase.
Official Fronts Report From Russia France Germany and Russia
Reuter reports official war office communications from Moscow Paris and Berlin detailing Roman fronts. Russia claims successful counterattacks on the Vistula and Narew banks and a battalion surrender in Klausegermann. France says gains in Champagne and St Mihiel area with trenches taken. Germany notes Ostend bombing and successful night counterattacks with prisoners taken.
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8000 Shells Fired by the Allies Forts Undamaged
Berlin reports from the Dardanelles indicate a tranquil bombardment. The Lokal Anzeiger’s correspondent notes few shore batteries fire back, the heavy guns remain silent, and despite 8000 shells fired, only two old forts at the strait entrance show damage while the main forts remain intact.
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Heavily Armed Turkish Guns Hit Allied Warships at Dardanelles
Battleships Queen Elizabeth and Agamemnon bombard forts Hamidieh and Dardanus as ships face concealed guns. Seaplanes suffer injuries while Ile Gallipoli defenses remain firm. British and French forces push bombardment with limited damage and no major casualties amid rising Constantinople tension.
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Opposition by OCCOQUAN Work Exchange Members to DC Purchases
Builders and Manufacturers Exchange at 1220 New York Ave NW denounce Congress action allowing Occoquan workhouse to sell brick and crushed stone to Federal and District governments. They warn riders could harm local workers and plan to petition District commissioners for swift work proposals. George H. O Connor entertained with vocal selections after business.
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French Hold Despite 3000 German Losses At Notre Dame De Lortte
In Paris the Petit Parisien recounts a combatant's account of a brutal German assault at Notre Dame De Lortte. The battle raged for hours with mines, trench fighting, and heavy artillery. French forces counterattacked at night, retook the third line, and inflicted about 3,000 German deaths while sustaining fewer casualties and capturing 150 prisoners.
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Not Fiancé of Miss Britton Denies London Cable
The London cable to the New York Sun states that Hon. Robert Beresford, brother of Lord Decias, asserts there is no basis to reports of engagement to Miss Catherine Britton of Washington D C. The denial says the claim caused annoyance to both Miss Britton and Mr Beresford.
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Contempt Citation Delayed For Capt Ryan In Indiana Case
Capt Thomas I Ryan of the U S A was cited to appear for contempt of the Cass county circuit court after a letter under his name appeared in a Logansport paper. He will not need to appear until after Terre Haute election fraud trials, expected to run about two months. He criticized the judge for offering a robber the choice of prison or enlisting in the army or navy.
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Atkins Keeps Primroses Safe Waiting for Big Push
In British trenches near Ploegateert woods reporters observe calm, mud, and readiness as soldiers endure bombardment and snipers while awaiting the planned spring offensive. Private Atkins and others maintain neatness and discipline amid danger, with officers stressing thoroughness and resilience before the anticipated assault.
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Carranza warned as foreign corps protest and fear of evacuation
Diplomatic corps warn Carranza that leaving Mexico City would harm foreign interests while Obregon plans to leave a garrison to preserve order. U S notes press for protection of foreigners. diplomats read potential use of force if conditions do not improve. Priests imprisoned or executed. famine and water shortages worsen siege in Mexico City with Zapatistas in control of key water mains.
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Change in Casino Management at Mayer Amusement Theater
Negotiations conclude with Mesara Brylawski and Bachrach leaving. Mayer Amusement Company resumes control of Casino Theater on the east side of Seventh Street Northwest starting next Monday. At season end in May, $10,000 in improvements are planned. Abe C. Mayer serves as president of Mayer Amusement Company.
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Touraine Safe in Port After Blaze Raged Three Days
London report says the French liner La Touraine reached Havre with 84 aboard including five American doctors and ten nurses en route to hospital service in France. A fire broke out about 1,000 miles off the French coast and was controlled after wireless aid alerted several responding vessels. All on board were saved and the ship arrived Havre that night.
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Turkey Promises Protection for Jews Worldwide
Count Bernstorff, the German ambassador in Constantinople, issued a statement asserting Turkey’s tolerance toward all religions. He said recent disturbances against Jews in Palestine were due to overzealous local Turkish authorities and will be prevented in the future. The government maintains a historic attitude of religious tolerance and has recalled the official blamed for unrest among Jews.
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John D Wakefield Dead in Louisville at 85
Kentucky writer and Washington correspondent John D Wakefield died in Louisville after typhoid fever with pneumonia. He served as secretary to Representative Sherley and later Washington correspondent for the Louisville Times. Surviving are a wife and two daughters. he declined a Louisville mayoral nomination.
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Countess Laszlo Szechenyi contracts smallpox in London
Special cables report Countess Laszlo Szechenyi formerly Gladys Vanderbilt, daughter of the late Cornelius Vanderbilt, diagnosed with smallpox in Budapest after private London advices dated March 3. She has been seriously ill for about two weeks and hopes to resume duties at Lendvay Utca Hospital once fully recovered. Count Szechenyi serves with a Hungarian army light regiment.
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Cruiser Adamastor Sent to Oporto by Portugal
The Imnaro de Badajojo reports that Portugal has dispatched the cruiser Adamastor to Oporto as a precaution. A congress of democrats at Lamego, 46 miles east of Oporto, proclaimed the republic of northern Portugal on Saturday.
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