Rockaway Point dispute sparks New York Senate clash
Albany headlines a bitter dispute over Rockaway Point fort site funding with Mayor Mitchel accusing Senator Wagner of serving German interests. Wagner demands a bar of the mayor. Mitchel labels the charge a serious American betrayal as lawmakers debate hundreds of thousands in appropriations and condemnations tied to the fort project.
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New York City
Senate
Rockaway Point
Germany
Sulzer
Albany, N. Y
Rockaway Point Fort Site
John P. Mitchel
New York
Robert F. Wagner
Prussia
Wiliam Suiser
Mitchel
United States
Bob' Wagner
Wagner
Aumn
Wager
Minorte Leademith
Uber
Bloeck
Mayor Mitchel heckled as pacifists press at mass meeting
New York March 23 pacifists interrupted a mass meeting under Freends for Russian Freedom. Mayor Mitchel defended democracy and vast audience support followed his pledge to fight for democratic Russia, as resolutions congratulating the Russian people were adopted and sent to the Russian foreign minister.
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Freends
Mitchel
America
Russia
United States
Tha
Gall
Stephen S. Wise
Hapsburgs
Fidhenzallerns
Painters Art Helpful to French In Concealing Guns From Enemy
Reports from Washington describe French artists aiding in hiding artillery and munitions from German scouts. Clever ruses included a brick wall painted as a curtain and a canvas roof over shells to resemble a small farm, deceiving aerial observers and shielding weapons.
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Brahee
Washington
Seven Americans killed as U boat sinks tanker Healdton
A German submarine attacked the tanker Healdton, killing seven crewmen and forcing survivors into lifeboats. Dutch fishermen rescued the exhausted sailors after the ship exploded in the engine room and caught fire. The attack occurred as the Healdton, warned by German actions, had diverted routes to avoid danger zones.
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Alderney
American Crew Sinks Own Steamer, Survivors Reach Southampton
Thirty four survivors of the American tank steamer THinois, sunk March 18 by a German submarine off Alderney, arrived in Southampton. Sixteen Americans aboard, the rest Swedes and Spaniards. Captain Ivers on reported sailing March 16 and described the submarine engagement ending with the ship halted, the aerial shot down, and continuous firing as lifeboats fled.
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Southampton
Alderney
H. Iverson
American life saved as Norwegian ship sinks near Fastnet
Consul Frost at Queenstown informed the State Department that one American, George Wilson Stead of Chester, Pennsylvania, an engineer with Westinghouse, was aboard the Norwegian tanker Mal Manger, which sank six miles east of Fastnet after an explosion. Six other Americans aboard were saved. The Mal Manger, carrying kerosene from New York to Avonmouth, remained afloat until 5:30 p.m. No injuries reported. Authorities cited a possible mine, an escort vessel present, and no sign of a submarine.
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Queenstown
State Department
George Wilson Stead
Chester
ATL
New York
Avonmouth
Fastnet
Ceerys Wilson Steady
Westinghouse Company
Germany cuts bread ration as war shortages deepen
Amsterdam reports bread ration in Germany cut by a quarter from April 15 due to wheat scarcity, with potato allotment held at five pounds weekly and meat ration raised by 250 grams weekly. Copenhagen notes the move signals Germany's broader food difficulties and concerns over industrial hardship.
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Germany
Berlin
Weser
Rhenische Westfassische Zeitung
Cologne Volks Zeitung
Volksh Oltung
Copenhagen
Georg Michaelis
Kaiser's Picture Slashed at German Club in St Louis
Unidentified persons broke into the Socialer Saengergorn, a German club in St Louis, early today slashing a large Kaiser picture destroying emblems and a silk flag and wrecking furniture. Damage estimated at 400.
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St. Louis
Socialer Saengercorn
Vessels Could Be Used For War Transport From New York Harbor
A 62-ship fleet totaling 373,653 tons under the American flag in New York could be requisitioned for war. The ships include American Line liners such as St Paul and Finland, United Fruit, Ward, and Panama Steamship vessels, with a compiled list by the Navy Department detailing tonnages and names.
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Spain
Finland
Kroonland
Atlantic Transport Line
International Mercantile Marine
New York and Cuba
Navy Department
American Line
St. Touls
St. Paul
Philadelphia
United Fruit Company
Calamares
Tenadores
Pastores
Tiviyes
Sixaola
Santa Marta
Carrillo
Za Icapa
Metapan
Almirante
Atlantic Transport
Minnesota
Manchuria
Mongolia
Ward Line
Havana
Baratoga
Mexico
Morro Castle
Monterey
Esperanza
Clyde Line
Mohawk
Iroquois
Huron
Southern Pacific Company
Momus
Antilles
Creole
Proteus
Comus
Germans Accuse Von Kleist Case In Harbors Bomb Plot
Testimony in New York hearings details alleged German plot to place bombs on entente ships leaving New York harbor. Capt. von Kleist and four engineers face charges for placing bombs on vessels including the Inchmoor and Tyninghame, with fires damaging these ships and substantial losses reported.
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New York
New York Harbor
Charles von Kleist
Friedrich der Grosse
Hoboken
Henry Barthe
Tyninghame
Inchmoor
von Kleist
George D. Barnitz
Bacon Held as Plotter in Spy Ring Indictment
George Vauk Bacon, returned from England after a king's pardon on testimony promises, is jailed in the Tombs. He faces a Bedstalf judge Monday on charges he conspired with Alberta Sander and Charles N. Wannenberg, German spies, to organize an American sale of military enterprise against Great Britain.
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New York
George Vauk Bacon
England
Alberta
Sander
Charles N. Wannenberg
Tombs
Wunoenberg
Great Britain
Socialists pledge support to Wilson in New York
In New York on March 23 prominent socialists declared their backing of President Wilson amid party rifts over a manifesto on war. Resolutions said resisting international crime is a socialist duty and stressed support for the government, peace, and international law. Signers included Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Upton Sinclair, William English Walling, and others.
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New York
United States
Germany
Wilson
Charlotte Perkins Gilman
William English Walling
Wiliam L Stoddard
Upton Sinclair
Charles Edward Russell
J. G. Phelps Stokes
Leroy Scott
Robert W. Bruerge
Walter BH
Charlotte Kimball Ghent
Warworld Halts Auto Race at Indianapolis Speedway
Indianapolis March 23 The annual 50 mile automobile race at the Indianapolis motor speedway was canceled by James A. Allison secretary treasurer citing possible war conditions. Racing would divert skilled mechanics and materials to government use and the plant built for racing cars will be used to manufacture aeroplane motors for the war effort.
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Ind
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
James A. Allison
Speedway
Speedway Corporation
Allison
Ten Argentinians Enlist in U S Navy at Banquet
At a banquet in Boston Mayor Curley announced that ten Argentine naval officers have enlisted in the United States Navy. Three will serve on battleships, four on submarines, and three in the aviation corps after arriving aboard the Argentine transport Pampa.
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Boston
Maran
Curley
New Hogland Street Railway Club
United States Navy
South America
Heudtenants
Pampa
Probability of War Keeps Guards at Home
Springfield March 23. Adjt Gen Dickson cancels 14 Ulmnolg officers from attending the National Guards of the United States convention in New York City March 27 28 and 28 as a precaution for possible mobilization. Requisitions to equip 19000 men and 581 officers of the Hillinon National Guard for possible mobilization were sent to Maj Gen T H Curry in Chicago with potential mobilization points for Illinois.
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Illinois
Germany
Adjt
Dickson
Ulmnolg
National Guards of the United States
New York City
Hillinon National Guard
T. H. Curry
Central Department
Chicago
Illinoia
Salvation Army offers barracks to government for recruiting
New York reports Commander Evangeline Booth offered 500 Salvation Army barracks to the War and Navy departments for recruiting stations. They span large cities coast to coast. Two officers departed for Washington to meet Secretaries Baker and Daniels. The Army also offers 128 industrial homes and over 100 hospitals for government use as facilities.
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New York
Evangeline Booth
Salvation Army
War and Navy Departments
Washington
Baker
Daniels
Iowa Senate Demands Universal Training
Des Moines March 23 The Iowa State senate passed a resolution urging compulsory military training in the United States. It declares democracy faces a supreme test and that the nation is virtually at war with a foreign power, urging training to preserve constitutional government bought by forefathers’ blood.
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Des Moines
Iowa
United States
Congress
Iowa State Senate
U S cash ample if a war comes
Chicago March 88 Thomas W Lamont of J P Morgan & Co spoke to Investment bankers of the middle West on America financially prepared detailing 1916 exports near 5 billion dollars with about 4 billion sold to England France and Russia and their possessions. He noted credit extended to these nations under 2 billion and warned financial aid could come immediately via government bonds while declaring US gold reserves at 3.16 billion and ample preparation amid no panic.
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Chicago
Thomas W. Lamont
J. P. Morgan & Co
Middle West
America
England
France
Russia
Treasury
Bey
Fuse Plant Tendered to Government in Salt Lake City
D L Smith Co of Irvington N J tendered its time fuse manufacturing plant to the United States government. T D Smith, company head, located in Salt Lake City to inspect mining properties, announced the plant’s daily capacity of 16 000 time fuses and noted it as one of the largest in the region.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
D. L. Smith & Co
Irvington
United States
T. D. Smith
Wear Flags on Goats Business Houses Decorated
American colors flutter from Alexandria shops and homes as Seminole Tribe of Red Men No 35 urges members to display flags at home, business, and on lapels. St Marys Academy pupils salute the flag daily and form a Red Cross first aid class under Dr H E A Gorman. A requiem mass recalls Sister M Coronata, who led the commercial department for fifteen years. A retreat opens for academy pupils in anticipation of the Annunciation feast.
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St. Mary's Academy
Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Atr
HE. A. Gorman
St. Mary’s Academy
M. Coronata
Fisher divorce granted in corporation court yesterday
Elizabeth V. Fisher obtained a final decree from the corporation court on grounds of desertion with Frederick P. Russell serving as plaintiff's attorney. Separately, Gracie F. Butcher and Bernard White of Washington wed in Baltimore on February 18 per Rev. Charles M. Buster. Randolph Chapter Rose Croix to hold its Maundy Thursday banquet at the Young People's building on April 5.
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Elizabeth V. Fisher
David van R. Fisher
Corporation Court
Frederick P. Russell
Gracie F. Butcher
Bernard &. White
Washington
Baltimoora
Charles M. Buster
Randolph Chapter
Rose Croix
Woman Held With Hikers In Federal Case
Atlanta reports federal officers detained Mrs. A T Enden a young German woman traveling with Waterian Johannes Pieczynski and Hugo Coutandin on suspicion they were German spies. Pieczynski and Coutandin were arrested yesterday. all three are held on suspicion with no one allowed to see them. Chattanooga also reports A von den Hinden held for federal authorities after police acted on Atlanta leads.
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Atlanta
United States
A. T. Enden
Waterian
Johannes Pieczynski
Hugo Coutandin
Pieczynski
Coutandin
Mrs. Enden
French Fight And Advance Across Western Front
French forces fought along a broad front from Aire-Court le Bas to Vermelles and Loos and advanced two miles on the general line H etrelliers Baumetz Les Cambrai Beauraings. They took prisoners while repelling counter attacks near Arras and Neuville St Vaast. German losses were reported heavy after crossings near St Simon with 234 prisoners and several machine guns taken.
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Baumetz-Les Cambrai
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St. Stimon
Flanders
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Crozat Canal
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Margwal
Laville-aux-Bois
Wathonville
Woevre
German Cash Shipment Into Mexico Under Scrutiny
El Paso reports a large amount of money shipped by a German commercial firm into Mexico. Government investigators in El Paso monitor movements of Germans not citizens, including a Chihuahua official of the de facto government, amid continued scrutiny of cross border activities.
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Bervise
Chihuahua
Berlin Organ Blames Wilson for German American War
The Lokal Anzeiger accuses President Wilson of criminal carelessness in American German relations. It says Wilson pursues a path of rash, criminal errors, threatening war if Germany acts and orders armed merchantmen to fire on submarines. It claims Germany will end negotiations and places guilt for any German American war on Wilson and his government.
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Berlin
Vila London
Lokal Anzeiger
Wilson
America
Germany
Capital Women Enlist in Navy as First Washington Women
The first Washington woman to enlist is Mrs Mae Howard Cissel who completed preliminaries yesterday and will work in the Navy Department. Miss Elma Saunders Moulton is the second Washington woman to enlist, both holding third class yeoman ranks. Other applicants include Miss Laura Smelley Miss Addie Lear Miss Nannie Dorsey Miss Gertrude Keneagh and several from Interior Treasury and related offices.
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United States Naval
Mae Howard Cissel
Rhode, Island Avenue Northwest
Ciasel
Office of Supplies and Accounts
Navy Department
Elma Saunders Moulton
Girard Street
Laura FE Smelley
Addie V. Lear
Nannie L. Dorsey
Cairo
Gertrude Keneagh
Virginia Robinson
Indian Office of the Interior Department
Alleged Spies Flee Jail From Norton Virginia
Finanoke Virginia dispatch reports two German men held as alleged spies escaped a Norton jail along with two other prisoners. They tied blankets to form a rope ladder and climbed out through a roof scuttle, while officers search the countryside for them. Authorities say the men were arrested for suspicious inspection of railroad bridges and terminal buildings near Nerten, with papers and documents found in their possession.
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Finanoke
Norton
Nerten
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