War preparations loom after ship losses and calls for swift arming nation
Reports from Plymouth detail fifteen crew members, including Americans, drowned when the Vigilancia was torpedoed by a German submarine. The City of Memphis and Vigilancia incidents push the United States toward a de facto state of war, with President Wilson weighing an early extra session and possible immunity talks with Britain and France. Survivors from Vigilancia reached land. Captain Middleton described the sinking and rescue efforts as officials assess the broader danger to commerce and national security.
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Relief Ship Men Killed Shell Fired at Lifeboat
A Dutch steamer Selien carrying Belgian relief cargo was shelled by a German submarine near Stavanger. Eight aboard the lifeboat were killed after shedding to safety and the ship fled at full speed. Another Dutch vessel was reported shelled with seven killed aboard Tunisie.
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British destroyer sunk during raid at Ramsgate
London reports a British destroyer and a merchant vessel were sunk and another destroyer damaged in the Ramsgate raid. Enemy destroyers shelled Ramsgate, escaped in darkness. One British destroyer torpedoed near the Dover straits. eight survivors, officers drowned. A merchant vessel in the Downs also sunk. German claims of bombing London denied. Zeppelins raid London lasting 90 minutes with bombs dropped.
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Interned Teutons Try Escape From Philadelphia Yards
Seven German sailors from Kronprinz Wilhelm and Prinze Eitel Friedrich, interned at the Philadelphia navy yard, attempted to flee under cover of darkness. Marines and police fired warnings as four swam toward the seawall, surrendering. others fled across meadows, two captured by mounted police, one found hidden. A Salem cruiser searchlight swept the area during the chase. In Yuma, Peter Han Rimers, a German, was placed in custody after meeting with two Mexicans at a local railroad bridge.
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Gerard sees alien peril in wartime talk
Former Ambassador James W. Gerard told the New York Chamber of Commerce that preparedness demands civilian rule and warned the United States would face an alien enemy population if war comes. He questioned internment vs allowing aliens to roam and threaten infrastructure.
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Germany
New York Chamber of Commerce
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Fifteen Americans Die by U-Boat Reported
Summary notes list Fifteen Americans killed by a U Boat as U boat warfare news dominates front pages. Other items mention Wilson addressing national status, defense funding, and court rulings on labor law. Rail and war mobilization updates appear alongside theater and society notices.
Navy mobilization to fight German submarines ordered
President Wilson authorized 115 million emergency funds to speed navy construction and labor rules. Navy Yard New York to build 60 submarine chasers in 60 to 86 days, two Naval Academy classes to graduate 172 and 202 officers, and volunteers enrolled for patrols. Plan to mobilize up to 2,000 coastal chasers and protect 230 ships as Britain and France coordinate patrols. Supreme Court upholds Adamson eight hour law affecting interstate railways.
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Upholds 8 Hour Law Decision by 5 to 4 Vote
The court reverses Judge Hook in the lower tribunal and ends 500 suits. Justice White emphasizes duties of employees and the right to force a wage agreement, admitted but not by means affecting the nation's welfare. Opinions of dissenters noted. Attorney General Gratified.
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Provisions of 8 Hour Law Held to Be Constitutional
The Adamson eight hour law sets eight hours as a work day for certain carriers and limits compensation. A three member commission will study effects and report to the President and Congress within six to ten months. Pending the report no wage reduction below the eight hour standard. overtime must pay at least pro rata. Violations bring fines up to $1000 or one year imprisonment or both.
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Allies Advance 60 Towns as German Retreat Deepens
Allied forces push 2 to 8 miles in the west with 60 towns won and 20 more villages recaptured by the French. British drive from Arras toward St. Quentin while French advance past Ham and Chauny, threatening St. Quentin. Germans burn villages and destroy infrastructure as they retreat, leaving inhabitants destitute.
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French Line Advances Beyond Ham and Chauny
French troops pushed through about twenty villages beyond Ham on the Somme and Chauny on the Oise, approaching the St Quentin line. The war office reported advances of up to 22 miles, with cavalry capturing a retreating convoy and several localities cleared between Ham and Chauny.
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British drive Turks up Diala River in Mesopotamia
London reports British Gen Maude crossed the Diala River at Bahriz and Bakubsah on the left bank. Turks retreated toward Khani kan as Bakubah is described as a friendly, trading center about 25 miles northeast of Baghdad. Petrograd dispatch notes Russian advances near the Turkish border and fighting near Baneh and Kermanshah with Turkish forces retreating.
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Harunatad
Forty French Villages Occupied by British Advance
London March 19 British advances in France push rapidly with 40 more villages fallen into British hands. Ground gained stretches two to eight miles as cavalry and advanced guards drive back rear troops, with several German aircraft destroyed or forced down. Reports note variable German retirement, disrupted rail lines, and continued patrols astride the Arras to Bapaume railway as British forces press the retreat.
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