Washington forum on Americanism at Central High
Dr Van Schaick leads a program at Central High inviting all Washington residents to a Sunday forum titled Americanism and freedom. George W Coleman will be principal speaker, with an organ recital and concert to follow, promoting unity across parties and incomes.
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van Schaick
Board of Education
Central High School
United America
George W. Coleman
Washington
New Central High School
Washington Committee On
John Lan Schaick
Margaret Woodrow Walgon
PFP Claxton United States Commissioner of Education
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Hewman and Brownlow
Frederick S “Iddons
Louis F
Post
F Poveman
I R Boyle
J Driscoll
E Farrington
Wilmer Lattimey
Juba Pathrop
Ida Ricebier
A J Mehelway
Conrad H Sime
Carl Vrooman
Fey der
John Ryin
EH J Ward
Too C Williama
George S Wilson
George W Coleman
Boston
C¢Its Council
Word Hall Forum of
Crom Jocinek
Samuel Ward VII
Anton Kaspas Vielinjat
R Hamlin & Coggswell
Mr .Caleman
Fost
All Cooper Union
New York
Grand Duke Exiled After Dispute With Tsar in Petrograd
The Times reports Grand Duke Nikolai Alexandrovich was banished to his estate in December after warning Emperor Nicholas II of Russia about the ongoing war and denouncing the Tsar’s stance. The emperor praised him before a note ordered retirement from public life. The exiled duke wrote a letter criticizing court intrigues and urging liberation from influence by his wife’s advisers.
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London
Eaper
Vimes
Sou
Turks Driven From Kerind In Persian Campaign
Petrograd war brief reports Russian troops captured Kerind a Persian town west of Hermanshih about 49 miles from the Mesopotamia border The Turks were driven toward the Mesopotamia frontier as Persian troops occupied Kerlad and the Turks burned it before withdrawing near Khali as pursuit continues toward the frontier The war office cites ongoing operations in the region with troops advancing and burning actions noted.
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Petrograd
Kerind
Hermanshih
Mesopotamia
War Office
Messepotamia
Hamadan
Kerlad
Khali
Gets-It corn remover touted as painless cure
An old time advertisement extols Gets-It as the easiest way to lift a corn. Drops dry instantly, allow wearing shoes immediately, and cause the corn to shrink and detach without pain. Claims world’s best remedy, sold by druggists for 25 cents a bottle, with distributors listed.
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B Lawrence & Co
Washington
Lonneils Drug Stores
People’s Drug Storea
P. G. Afisck
Abdication Predicted by Former German Magistrate
Paris report cites a former magistrate author of I Accuse predicting Kaiser Wilhelm II will abdicate due to war guilt, domestic pressure, and famine unrest. He warns of enemies at home including the crown prince, pan-German Junkers, and anti-war civilians, while noting the Kaiser’s fear of isolation and desire to save face.
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Kaiser
Paris
Oeuvre
Socialist Party
German U boats cordon off Spain using Americans as cover
Madrid reports a vast German submarine cordon along Spanish and Portuguese coasts supported by a network of floating depots and disguised crews. Four arrests, including a man posing as an American, hint at a long coordinated patrol from the Baltic to the Mediterranean with one sub per ten miles and covert supply lines.
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Spain
Madrid
Associated Press
United States
Berlin
Baltic
Mediterranean
Spanish Ministry of Marine
Kaiser Sends Congratulations to Kings of Bulgaria and Bavaria
Berlin reports the German emperor telegraphed to King Bulgaria praising Bulgarian and German troops at Monastir and directed Von Buelow to convey Hindenburgs thanks He urged continued dogged resistance until final victory The emperor also sent congratulations to Prince Ruprecht Bavarias son for his role on the western front and noted Hindenburg Ludendorff decisions created a base for further warfare
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Bulgaria
Monastir
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Bulgar
von Buelow
Amsterdam
Ludwig of
Bavaria
Rupprecht
Western Front
Prince Rupprecht
Ludwig
France
Ypres
Somme
Prince von Buelow
Italy
Switzerland
Garpany
Denounces Kaiser In The Reichstag
London reports in Berlin dispatch that Socialist Deputy Kunert denounced the German emperor and Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg in the Reichstag as the originators of the war during a debate on public health estimates. Vice Chancellor Helfferich defended the regime while Hoch criticized health statistics as too rosy amid reports of underfeeding and worker hunger.
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London
von Bethmann- Hollweg
Reichtag
Kunert
Berlin
Reuter
Amsterdam
Helfferich
Kunerts
Russian Empire
Hoch
Board of Health
Japan’s Ambassador Affirms Ally Solidarity at Sorbonne
Paris reports Keishiro Matsu, Japanese ambassador to France, declares at a Sorbonne rally that Japan honors the London Declaration of 1914 and will not betray its allies. He denounces German machinations, reaffirms Japan’s commitment, and vows renewed effort toward ultimate victory.
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Paris
France
Keishiro Matusi
Sorbonne
Japan
London
Germany
America
New World
Mine Sinks Old Destroyer In Channel
A British torpedo boat destroyer of an old type struck a mine in the English Channel and sank. All officers were saved while one man was killed and 28 sailors are missing or presumed drowned. The incident was confirmed in an official announcement.
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London
English Channel
Gays
Summer Rugs Offer Inexpensive Floor Coverings In Washington
The department of floor coverings presents two complete stock lines of summer rugs. Crex goods come in all sizes at unusually low prices. A vast selection of all fiber and wool fiber rugs ranges from small mats to large sizes.
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Washington
Germans in United States Face War Law Limits
War measures discussed in a Berlin treaty continuation note outline potential registration and travel restrictions for Germans in the United States. Officials say internment is not planned, and any steps aim to curb Germany while protecting citizens.
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America
War Department
Free Home Cure for Asthma Offer
An advertisement promises a free trial of a new asthma method at the advertiser’s expense. It targets long standing and recent cases, claims rapid relief from wheezing and paroxysms, and urges immediate action with a coupon. It emphasizes suitability across climates ages and occupations and seeks hopeless cases where inhalers and other remedies failed.
German Admiralty Claims Sinking Relief Ship
Berlin reports German naval authorities say a Belgian relief steamer was sunk and accuse England of responsibility. The note states negotiations for freeing fifteen Belgian relief steamers at English ports have failed, though a new effort may be made.
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England
Berlin
Associated Press
Tuckerton
Crane May Go to Petrograd In Informative Mission
Charles R Crane of Chicago, a personal friend of President Wilson, reportedly plans an early trip to Petrograd on his own initiative to provide information on Russian affairs to supplement Ambassador Francis. Crane had been considered for ambassador to Japan, but that posting is not expected. Rockville Md March 24 Fire destroyed Dr John Remes veterinary hospital and stable in Germantown, causing about $2600 damage, mostly to hay and straw. cause unknown.
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Wilson
Francis
Charles R Crane
Wilan
Washington
Rockville
John Reme
Germantown
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