Be Firm Against Blockade A New British Order Sparks U S Protest
Unprecedented clash over British blockade policy as Britain defends new order seen as threatening neutral trade. President Wilson vows vigorous protest with Walsh noting no precedent in law. State Department plans public release of Britain's note exchange while lawmakers weigh embargo options and naval considerations.
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Great Britain
Order In Council
Walsh
Montana
White House
Priest Brings $300000 Worth Gems From Mexico to New York
In New York a priest who fled from Mexico City with jewels and Sixteenth Century robes was halted at the customs house. The gems, including double eagle robes and diamonds, were valued at about 300000 and later returned to the priest under antique import provisions.
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New York
Mexico City
Obregon
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Spain
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United States
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German loan in America seeks German government notes sale
Chandler Brothers Inc. and Philadelphia partners plan forming a syndicate with trust companies and banks to offer in the United States German government treasury notes totaling 810,000,600. The nine month issue would yield over six percent, with proceeds used to pay for German purchases in the U S. Target markets include Milwaukee and St Louis among large German populations.
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Washington Post
New York
Chandler Brothers Inc
Philadelphia
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Germany
Milwaukee
St. Louis
England's War on German Trade Hurts U S Customs
Government experts warn that Britain and Germanys trade clash will cost the United States about 100000 dollars daily in customs revenue and Germany around 10600000 dollars monthly in exports, as war measures disrupt imports and widen the Treasury deficit. Imports for the week ending March 13 fall to 22611060 from 29393065, with Germany trade for seven months totaling 68911060 versus 112745608 last year, a loss of 48834548.
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Great Britain
France
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Sniped U. S. Naval Tender at Vera Cruz
Reported by passengers from the City of Tampay the United States battleship Delaware tender was fired on by snipers in Vera Cruz March 10. The tender went into the harbor for Cate Toes of the Petlaware and was hit while inbound and again while returning. Nuine was injured.
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Bryan seeks 1916 Chicago dry factory campaign bid
Special to The Washington Post from Chicago reports William Jennings Bryan could lead a 1916 dry movement in Chicago if he accepts the Dry Chicago Federation invitation. Arthur Burrage Tamwell executive committee member said Bryan should join, possibly with Billy Sunday, to form a Bryan Sunday team against John Barlewcer next spring. Prohibition motives were outlined at a luncheon by Dry Chicago Federation representatives.
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Chicago
William Jennings
Brian
Arthur Burrage Tamwel
Russia orders Northwest reservists to return home
Seattle March 16 Russian consul general Nicolas Bogolaviensky ordered all Russian reservists in Washington Oregon Idaho Wyoming Montana and Alaska to return to their commands. About 300 men in the Pacific Northwest are affected. Report by April 13 or face desertion penalties.
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Nicolas Bogolaviensky
Pacific Northwest
Looting Mexico City brings no relief to capital
Zapata forces ravage Mexico City with rampant theft and intimidation. foreigners flee as four presidential claimants fight nationwide, prompting U S and Swedish diplomatic concerns. Carranza urged to act while Americans seek evacuation via Vera Cruz and Manzanillo tension rises.
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US Eyes Russia Link to Break Isolation Policy Opened
A Washington dispatch in the New York Herald outlines a new administration policy to engage Russia as a central step to end the Allies isolation of Germany Austria and Turkey. The State Department has studied the issue and prepared memoranda on restoring Russo American ties severed with the Taft era treaty abrogation. The Commerce Department is coordinating with bankers on this approach.
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Dresden Sinking Sparks Probe from Juan Fernandez Island
German Dresden crew reports being attacked in neutral waters at Cumberland Bay Juan Fernandez by British ships Kent Glasgow and Orama. The Dresden blew up after sending a protest, with 19 crew missing and 15 wounded aboard the Orama. Chilean officials transport survivors for care as investigation begins.
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Northern Leader’s Forces Routed in Coahuila Battle
A Villa agency report says 400 Villa soldiers were killed in Allende Coahuila as Carranza troops under Gen. Orestes Pereyra defeated Villa. Rozalio Fernandez deserted Piedras Negras after the rout. Almanza and his staff were court martialed and executed at Torreon.
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Orestes Pereyrin
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Bernhardi’s Remarkable War Literature Entry in Sunday Post
General Bernhardi delivers a second Sunday Post article redefining his war stance. He rebuts claims he urged Germany into war, outlines Germany’s aims, labels England the aggressor, salutes the American people, and clarifies Monroe doctrine views. It promises to be the era’s most astonishing wartime literary contribution.
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Dardanelles Guns Kill 28 On British Warship Amethyst
Overseas News Agency reports the British cruiser Amethyst suffered heavy damage with 28 killed and as many wounded during a Dardanelles attack. Two badly damaged British cruisers were to Malta for repairs after taking hits, as Turkish batteries targeted Kum Kale. An Athens dispatch notes new heavy guns at Kum Kale, and that Turkish artillery at the Dardanelles was silenced by British ships.
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German Raider Seeks Time to Repair at Sea
Commander Thierichens of the German cruiser Ertel Friedrich met Secretary Daniels aboard the Mayflower in Newport News and pressed for time to repair his vessel for sea. Washington awaits instructions on detention of two crew members from the Frye incident as negotiations continue.
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Newport News
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Eiter
United States
Hamilton
Washington
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Rogge
Frye
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Navy Torpedo Plant Rushes Toward Full Force
Newport Rhode Island March 16 seven hundred fifty civilians were at work in the naval torpedo factory today. Each week ten skilled machinists are added to the force and it is expected that by summer there will be 1 000 men on the rolls. Pending the completion of the new factory a portion of the machinists are working in two shifts.
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