Coalition Hope Shapes Early Fight For Next House
Bipartisan coalition talks surface as President calls for an April 16 extra session. House席 strength stands 216 Republicans 214 Democrats with several independents and a vacancy in New York Fifteenth. Gov Whitman to set a special election date likely before session opens, aiming to avoid a tie at 215.
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Congress
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Iowa
Republican Congressional Committee
Democrata
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Bucceani
Whitman
Fifteenth
Michael F Cenry
Thirty Dimes to Senator Kirby for Neutrality Bill
Jonesboro Arkansas residents send 30 dimes to Senator Kirby in support of President Wilson’s armed neutrality bill. A accompanying letter invokes Kaiser imagery and asks to add names to the Hat of those who have worked for the Fatherland.
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Ark
Kirby
Arkansas
Wilson
Judas Iscariot
Das Fatherland Auf Weldersehn
To Prevent the Grip by Bromo Quinine Remedy
An early 20th century medicine ad promotes Bromo Quinine as a cure for colds and grip laxation. It claims to remove the cause and highlights a single product line with E. W. Grove's signature on the box priced at 25 cents.
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Congress Backs Call for Preparedness Unit in War Measures
A small pacifist minority in Congress remains, but support grows for a special session in April to handle armed ships, defense bills, and international questions. Leaders warn the twelve votes in the House reflect party lines, while a delayed adjournment hinges on votes, treaties, and appropriations. The Senate aims to finish committee work soon, with adjournment possible by next week pending nominations and the Colombia treaty fate.
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Sunday Post features and curious tales teased
A Sunday Post preview highlights include an artist found in a coal mine, a governor of Maryland boosting a man to celebrity, a science piece on taxing cats, and a temple graveyard discovery. It mentions young women in Washington school military drills and art classes, with other items promised next Sunday.
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Heiress and hotel waiter wed boom ends in alimony suit
New York March 9 Baltimore heiress Miss Nancy Redding and George F DeMase a New York hotel head waiter wed in Holy Cross Cathedral Boston in 1913. After a quarrel they separated February and a suit for alimony $80 weekly was filed with DeMase denying cruelty while recounting gifts including an automobile a sealskin coat a diamond ring and a bathing suit.
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LaMarse
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Maze
Slate Thomas for Foreign Relations and committee shifts
The Senate adjourned after a brief session as steering committees set to report committee assignments. Senator Thomas of Colorado is poised to join the Foreign Relations panel, while Republican vacancies may go to Knox and Fall. Democratic seats on finance likely go to Jones of New Mexico and Gerry of Rhode Island.
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Maine
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New Mexico
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Peace Society backs Wilson in war crisis
The American Peace Society executive committee adopted a resolution pledging hearty support for President Wilson. It commends his efforts to avoid war while protecting national honor and citizen rights, and pledges assistance in pursuing justice and humanity.
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Morgan to seek record $2.5 million life policy
New York March: J P Morgan applied for a $2.5 million life insurance policy to protect partners and estate against inheritance tax. The amount would be distributed across several companies, ranking among the nation's largest. Other top policies cited include Wanamaker holdings and Colgate. In local politics, Mayor Henry W Kiel was renominated by Republicans with Kiel leading 16,000 over Louis Alt, while Connett leads Symon in the same race.
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J. P Morgan
United States
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H T Dunn
Toledo
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Chicago
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Pittsburgh
T A. Gillespie
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Cincinnati
A. S Ford
St. Louia
Henry W Kiel
Louis Alt
William
Connett
John H. Symon
War or Peace Put Up to Prussians
German and Austrian armed merchantmen declare war vessels in practice while debates on German policy toward American ships remain unsettled. Officials weigh whether Germany will treat American cargo vessels as defensive or hostile, with fear of provoking wider neutral involvement and ongoing attrition in British shipping.
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Austria
America
Hinglaend
Armed Neutrality Status in United States Policy
President Wilson outlined armed neutrality as the United States status when armed merchant ships sail under the flag with defenses against submarines. He asked Congress for authority to arm ships, stressing the choice depends on Germany’s actions and the conduct of German submarines toward American vessels.
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Wilson
Congress
Wilson Kay
Germany
YARROWDALE MEN ON WAY TO LIBERTY
Fifty nine Americans detained after the Yarrowdale incident were released from quarantine at Brandenburg. They traveled toward the Swiss frontier, amid cheering guards, as diplomatic efforts clarified their return route to the United States. Most are from Beaton Brooklyn or Philadelphia.
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Keene
Sherwood Won't Resign After Citizens Vote in Toledo
Toledo voters and local citizens urged Representative Sherwood to resign after a meeting last night criticizing his stance against the armed ship bill in the House. A Washington telegram from Sherwood said the resignation request was not signed. The representative remains at his post despite pressure.
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British offer tops bids for tug Cuba as U S warns surrender
The British government offered Staples Transportation Co of Fall River 400000 for the tug Cuba built at Bath in 1801 at a cost of 96000. US orders surrender at nearest port in war. tug 150 feet long to tow coal barges to Boston. Pope Benedict fixes March 22 for consistory to appoint bishops. Baltimore and Ohio runs fastest service every hour.
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Bath
Benedict
Britain bids for Canada's wheat crop in 1917
Ottawa reports the British government seeks to purchase Canada's entire 1917 wheat crop. Sir Georges Foster informed western farm groups that the plan will be routed through the Dominion government, with farmers paid a sale price and transportation arranged to the seaboard. Britain aims to secure wheat for Britain France and Italy, noting reduced Australian shipments.
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Mendl Sink Tragedy Losses Of South African Laborers
London March report says the British transport Mendl carrying South African native laborers sank after a collision February 21 off the Isle of Wight. Of 635 lost, ten were Europeans. Twelve European officers and 191 natives saved. Premier Botha announced delays in verification and said compensation would be paid to beneficiaries.
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Navy approves ship armament plan and guns ordered
Navy Department approves four ship owner applications for armament. Commandants at nearest yards to install guns, with work at yards and possible deck structural changes. Most outfits take a few days, contracts for additional guns ready to convert merchant ships to naval auxiliaries if war comes.
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Brokaw Married in London on Third Attempt at Wedded Life
New York reports that Gould Brokaw wed in London last week for the third time and is now on a honeymoon in France. Cables to Brokaw’s friends say little about the bride. He recently sought release from alimony to his divorced second wife, Mary Morrie Blair, contending she had remarried.
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American Line Ships to Sail With Guns, Says Official
New York March 9 P A Hin president of the International Marine Company said the government decision will let the American Line resume service. Ships are tied up with no cargo or passengers and crews scattered. Arrangements have been made for the guns.
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Internationabiile Marine Company
French Wheat Crop Shorter as War Demands Rise
Paris reports a French wheat harvest in 1917 likely 84 to 88 percent of needs. Victor Boret and deputies cite deficits abroad and in France, urging higher prices to raise acreage and boost seedings. Premier Briand defends policy, vote of confidence passes 298 to 1.
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France
Chamber of Deputies
Victor Boret
M. Boret
Manitoba
Wor
M. David
Briand
British fix food prices set new maximums for staples
London reports the food controller Baron Devonport has sanctioned a new schedule of maximum prices for bacon butter cheese and lard across English cities. The list will be revised biweekly with imports and producers bound by the caps. Prices cited include bacon English 1680 shillings per hundredweight and butter from Australian Argentine and Danish sources.
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Shootings of Muskrat Hunters Near Gunpowder River
In Maryland near Baltimore on March 4, Morgan Rosina, twelve years old, and Harry Gunther, of Magnolia, Hartford County, were mistaken for muskrats and shot while hunting in the Gunpowder River marshes. William H. Wayne, the hunter, caused Hollina to be instantly killed and Gunther seriously wounded. Deswyer was exonerated today.
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Yeat Ordeg
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Harry Gunthey
Magnolia
Harford County
William H. Wwen
Hunter
Hollina
Gunther
Dsewyer
Allen's Foot-Base for Troops Widespread Hospital Use
War zone hospitals order Allen's Foot-Base antiseptic powder for troops. Shaken into shoes and used in foot baths, it eases friction and prevents tired feet. Department stores sell it nationwide. Do not accept substitutes. try it today.
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Workforce Mindset Frames Customer Service as Opportunity
A company ethos statement describes each employee viewing service to customers as his opportunity. The quote emphasizes proactive, customer centered work and a culture of accountability across the workforce.
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