New Strikebreaker Arrival Reports Deepen Washington Rail Battle
The Washington Railway and Electric Company moves to crush the strike with more imported strikebreakers. Union leaders report broad support from AFL and local bodies as hundreds of workers fill hotels and cities. Car service remains uneven, with rioting crowds and crews fleeing after threats.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
New York
Thore
Berlin May Change U Boat Campaign to Avoid War
London reports Berlin considers altering the submarine blockade rather than lifting it to avert a broader conflict with the United States. German naval attaches in neutral countries are summoned for talks, influenced by Count von Bernstorff’s arrival in Europe and prior attempts to ease tensions with America.
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America
Armed liners and armed guards for American diplomats
American diplomats seek postings abroad as armed liners go to Europe. Hugh Gibson, London secretary, plans to sail on the first American summer crossing. Navy and Secretary Lansing finalize instructions for armed guards on merchant ships, to be sent when ships sail. Details withheld to avoid aiding enemies. leadership expects smooth master-crew relations. State Department cautiously tests unprecedented peacetime arming.
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Atlantic
Navy Department
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Naval Service
State Department
United States
Police Mobilize 370 To Fort Hamilton In Brooklyn Alarm
In New York on March 13 a large police force including 350 reserves and 20 officers rushed from Brooklyn precincts to Fort Hamilton after reports of a potential attack. Deputy Police Commissioner Godley and inspectors were alerted as up to a thousand people were rumored to gather. Fort Hamilton, guarding the New York Bay Narrows, houses six to twelve inch guns with earthwork emplacements and adjacent barracks. A separate cable reports Gen Obregon announcing retirement to private life to President Carranza.
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Mystery in Shooting and Relieved Ship Losses
Reports from London and Queenstown detail multiple shipping disasters and a fatal shooting near Blacksburg. The Norwegian steamer Lara Fontenes was sunk while delivering relief grain, with seven lives lost. The Cunard liner Folia sank off Waterford after torpedo attacks, with one American survivor. In Blacksburg, Va., Prof. Vawter and student Stockton Heth Jr. were central to a shooting, with Heth severely wounded and Vawter posting bond. British and American authorities weigh Belgian relief withdrawals and the Storstad incident intensifies pressure on German submarine campaigns. Surgeon W. J. Core, a Vanderbilt graduate, survived aboard Folia. The episode continues on the third page.
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Bristol
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Storstad
Frost
Buenos Aires
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Wilson Lies Up After Severe Cold Denies Relapse
President Wilson rose briefly from bed and sat with his family amid a stubborn cold. Dr. Cary Grayson stated there is no relapse or pneumonia and that the president will remain in his room until the illness is fully cured.
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British Credit Vote Likely For 250 Million
In London Andrew Bonar Law announced in the Commons that a supplementary credit vote to cover unforeseen expenditures will be moved Thursday. The proposal, about 250 million dollars, would raise the total for the financial year to 10 billion dollars, a point that caused mild sensation in the chamber. A routing ad also urges travelers to consult Baltimore and Ohio agents for through service fame.
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Andrew Bonar Law
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Chanse of Commons
Washington
Baltimore and Ohio
aAdy
German Raider Sought After Sinking Freighter
Tokyo reports a converted German cruiser sighted in the Indian Ocean being pursued by Japanese and British warships. The raider has sunk a Japanese freighter of about 3,115 tons, with no further details provided. Vancouver cables note the incident dated March 13 from Japanese sources via Canadian News.
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Canadian News
Cincinnati Flood Warning Issued By Weather Bureau
The Weather Bureau warned Cincinnati of rising flood danger with the river expected to exceed 50 feet tomorrow. Commission men and wholesalers began moving goods out of the bottoms along Water Front and Second streets.
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Cincinnati
Weather Bureau
Devereaux
British Make Mile Advance In Somme Front Action
British headquarters in France report German main line west of Bapaume abandoned on a three and a half mile front. British troops advance to Grevillers and Loupart wood, push enemy rear guard back a mile, and gain ground east and northwest of Gommecourt. Raids repulsed near Neuville St Vaast Souchez and Armentieres. French and British patrols and bombardments continue. several German attempts on Coury road Beaume et Chivy repelled. Prisoners and losses noted on Verdun front. British attack south of Arras repelled with heavy losses.
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Berlin
Sayville
Arras
Three German U boats on American coast ready to strike
Special to The Washington Post reports that three German cruiser submarines lie in wait at a base on the Atlantic coast ready to attack American coastwise shipping should war be declared. Four more subs of the same type are to join soon, bringing seven warcraft along the Atlantic coast.
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Germany
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Envoy Gerard Targeted by German Plotters in Habana
Former Ambassador James W. Gerard faces threats as German agents, hot on the papers he carries, plot to intercept documents before he can deliver them to Washington. A Cuban official reports a spy was arrested after stealing a checks bag from Gerard in the Plaza Hotel Lobby. Gerard says he will address officials in Washington with State Department permission.
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Austrian cabinet crisis expected in Vienna
A Vienna dispatch reports an Austrian cabinet crisis is imminent with Count Henry Clam-Martinic likely to resign and be replaced by Count Czernin. It also notes Count Tisza may succeed Czernin as Hungarian premier. A separate item from Charleston states US destroyer Leary in dry dock after collision damages. Navy Yard commandant declined to comment.
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Index to Today's Issue 3 age 1 More Strikebreakers Arriva
War news and notices fill the index with items on strikebreakers arrivals naval actions and political actions including plans to halt rail strikes and coast defense while other items note floods delays and public notices.
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Virginia
Kitchin
Gerard
Wilson
Lewis
U. S
Mme
Guilbert
Potomac
City News
Plea in Deity’s Name Fatal in Kentucky Find
In Lexington a farmer, Lee Million of Madison County, cried out to God as police seized him to search for a stolen diamond ring. He collapsed and died instantly on the road with his wife and five children nearby. The ring, valued at 300 dollars, was later found in his pocket.
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Million
House Democrats to caucus April 12 in speakership race
Democratic leaders plan a caucus April 12 four days before the special session to align Democratic delegates in the speakership contest. Republicans meet April 5 to rally their ranks, while independent members will confer to pursue concerted action. Speaker Clark and Republican Leader Mann push to avoid sharp practices as both sides seek the speakership.
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New Hampshire
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Betting on Ship in War Zone
New York, March 13. Shipping men show keen interest as an American liner prepares to sail with defensive armament amid U boat danger. Bets circulate on safe passage, with substantial wagers predicting a safe return or successful defense against a subs while a veteran commander may avoid encounters at night.
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Presidents move to avert nation wide rail strike
Union leaders in the southeastern territory back drastic action to press for an eight hour day with ten hour pay and threaten a nationwide rail strike set to begin March 17 if demands are not met. President Wilson may appeal to employers and workers to seek patriotic agreement as talks continue in New York.
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