Two British, One French Battleship Sunk at Dardanelles
The British battleships Irresistible and Ocean and the French Bouvet were sunk by floating mines during an attack on Turkish forts at the Dardanelles. Sixteen Allied ships entered the narrows despite losses, with Bouvet's crew heavily affected. German submarines off Britain sank two steamers, Bluejacket and Hyndford, in the English Channel as mines caused further damage.
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British prize court detains American steamer Maracas
The American steamer Maracas from New York bound for Rotterdam and Copenhagen has been ordered before a British prize court at Hull after being detained at Kirkwall since March. Washington plans protest through Ambassador Page to protect neutral rights, arguing the ship carried no contraband.
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Allied Admirals and Captains Gather in Grave War Council
The Washington Post reports a conference on the French flagship Suffren with English and French admirals and captains assembled aboard. An important action is pending.
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Seven Trains of Wounded Germans Sent Home
Amsterdam dispatch reports seven long trains carried seriously wounded Germans from Neuve Chapelle and Aubers. Fresh German troops, many young and untested in combat, move past Liege to reinforce the North France front.
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Two More Ships Die In Fight For Pass One
The Hyndford and the Bluejacket were torpedoed near Beachy Head in the English Channel. Hyndford, 316 by 1805 tons, owned by Glasgow’s Scottish Ship Owners Company, reported with one crew member killed. Bluejacket, 2 271 tons, Cardiff ownership, badly damaged but afloat. crew evacuated by boat. Beachy Head area attacked from German submarine.
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Food Mailed to Germany Increases 33 Percent
Chicago March 13 The foreign mail section reports parcel post shipments to Germany and Austria up 33 percent since the year. About 2000 pounds of food sent in the last 30 days. Individual to individual shipments. unsure if for soldiers or noncombatants. Packages average 11 pounds with coffee, flour, or cereals.
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Assassination of Santo Domingo Governor Zayas
The steamer Iroquois brought news from Azua of the assassination of Gov. Zayas of Santo Domingo and two of his children. He had just arrived to begin duties as governor and had been in office two days when rival partisans killed him and his offspring aboard the Iroquois.
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Kaiser's Throat Ailment Returns, May Force Operation
Reports from Seneca on March 19 say Emperor William II suffers a renewed throat ailment. German doctors reportedly urge an operation, with Swiss specialist Dr Vermod from Lausanne deeming it essential. If done, it would require at least two months of inactivity.
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Bombs Dropped on British Arsenals Reported
Berlin reports via wireless that two German aviators bombarded the British arsenals at Sheerness, the British naval base, according to Overseas News Agency dispatches. The item appears in a wartime brief wired from Berlin.
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Open Door Demands Spark Protests as China Eyes Stand
A Shanghai demonstration turned violent as thousands urged war with Japan and anti-Japanese handbills circulated. Y. G. McDonnell, Manila editor and Hague delegate, warned that Japan’s aggressive plans could seal China’s fate, while Britain and Washington discuss possible settlements and the open door policy amid fears for global trade and independence.
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Index to Today's Issue Highlights Global Turmoil and Domestic Affairs
The issue lists major items including battleships in prize court, a furious battle for pass, calls to urge China to fight, Russians capturing a German fort, a society man involved in a chicken theft, India political upheaval, U S passport fraud cases, Villa defeating Carranza, and acquittal of Mrs Angle. It mentions a U S claim of 12 million dollars, wartime Aid to wounded, and assorted editorials and society notes.
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3600 Witnesses in $82 Suit Summoned in Atlanta Court
Special to The Washington Post from Atlanta on March 1 reports 3600 witnesses summoned in a municipal court case for $82.95. Seven hundred were served on the first day with many officials among the targets. If all testify, the examination could last four months per witness. total court costs may reach about $1700. The dispute is Hady Crawley Company versus Jor Alexander Smellie over unpaid charges. Other summoned parties include Walters recipients to prove receipt of payments.
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Mule Takes Its Beer at Bar Stays Front Feet on Rail
Special to The Washington Port Cincinnati March 13 A mule standing with its two front feet on the bar rail startled patrons of a saloon. Secured by Municipal Court Bailiff Blythe on a writ of replevin the animal was being moved to a stable. Blythe left it with a man outside. The mule wandered in and, after four rounds of beer, refused to leave despite efforts to eject it.
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Society chicken thief Hal Aut o s robs farmers and two wives
A Kansas City man known as a social figure and poultry dealer, Poole, admitted stealing chickens while posing as a Wichita poultry house representative. A farmer’s electric alarm trapped him after a November theft, leading to his arrest on Grand Avenue and a four year penitentiary sentence.
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Spring thaw reshapes front lines in France and Poland
British and Belgian forces report limited activity with a thaw hindering movements on the Western Front. German defenses hold near St Eloi while French operations press in Champagne and Argonne. Russian forces occupy Memel, signaling a possible push into East Prussia as von Hindenburg faces logistical strain in Poland.
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