Russia Embraces Republican Rule Amid Allies Ties
Foreign Minister Milukoff announced a republican government for Russia and pledged loyalty to past allies while seeking closer ties with the United States. President Wilson’s stance and American sympathy were cited as signs of a strengthened, modern democratic Russia joining the Allied cause. A Petrograd war ministry proclamation warned of two German threats to the capital and urged public vigilance against spies while distinguishing anti regime agents from former secret police.
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New York
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Bulgarian Troop Desertions Reported Near Vonastir
Reports from Serbian headquarters in recent days indicate serious unrest among Bulgarian troops around Vonastir with several regiments deserting en masse over supply shortages and ties with Teuton allies. Large units have been rearranged to minimize harm and prepare for potential further mutinies.
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Death of Mrs Webb Horton in Middletown
Mrs Webb Horton died at her home in Middletown on March 24 from bronchial pneumonia after two days illness. She would have turned 14 on Wednesday. Widow of Webb Horton, long prominent in the United States leather company, she was mother of Lugene Horton. Survived by two brothers, Ct W R Radeker of Parkersburg West Virginia and George Taideker of Montgomery Orange Hunt.
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Parkersburg
George Taideker
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Orange Hunt
Freckle Remedies Promised In March Advertisement
An old advertisement promotes an ounce of ethine double strength from a drugstore to remove freckles. It claims a few applications will clear freckles and improve complexion. It notes March sun and wind bring freckles and urges asking for double strength ethine with a money back guarantee if it fails.
Russia Faces Gigantic Task of Democratization Amid Chaos
The Petrograd government, led by figures like Kerensky and Lvoff, is praised for moderation and reform aims while facing a volatile blend of pro monarchy sentiment, peasant disillusionment, and a fragile provisional regime. Observers warn the revolution’s permanence hinges on handling land reforms, foreign influence, and internal loyalties within a diverse Russian society.
Britain reissues notes resuming short term treasury bills
London on March 24 the treasury announced the resumption of issuing short term treasury bills following the successful flotation of the great consolidated war loan and favorable money market conditions. Bank of England will receive tenders for 1 000 6 000 and 10 000 sterling bills running three six or twelve months. The discount market welcomes the step as money is plentiful and cheap and the authorities may borrow on terms below the current war loan rate.
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Belgian prelates jailed for sheltering soldiers
Louis Legrive, vicar general to Cardinal Mercier, was sentenced to nine months in prison and deported to Germany for sheltering a discharged French soldier overnight. Canon Allner, spiritual director at the Falines seminary, received eight months in Germany for sheltering another discharged French soldier.
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Soldiers on Riga Front Vote to Fight to Finish
March 24 Gen Korniloff, new Petrograd district commander, says a Meuter’s dispatch from Petrograd conferred with workers and soldiers delegates on German concentration on the northern front. At a large soldiers’ meeting they unanimously resolved to strain every effort for Riga front defense, attended by Gen Dimitrief and delegates of the Duma.
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Grand Duke ousted as Russian chief commander-in-chief
London reports the retirement of Grand Duke Nicholas from command of the Russian armies. Gen M V Alekseeff will act as commander-in-chief pending a successor, amid concerns over the Romanoff link. Gen Letchitsky replaces Gen Evert on the central front. the government seeks a non-Romanoff generalissimo.
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No Counter Revolt Expected in Russia Says Prof Vinogradoff
Prof Paul Vinogradoff of Petrograd University says revolt in Russia is unlikely and the provisional government gains stability daily. He notes radical pacifists remain a danger while predicting no coup from any side and praises Premier Prince Looff as an effective organizer aboard his Oxford lecture trip.
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Petrograd University
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National Convention
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Spain Insures Ships Under War Risk Decree
Madrid reports the Spanish government enacts a decree to insure maritime war risks. The state covers up to eighty five percent of maximum cargo value against capture, loss, wreckage, or war related damage for ships under the Spanish flag or goods bound for Spanish ports. Eighty five percent of the payout will be issued within eight days after verification, with the remainder upon arrangements for replacement vessel.
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Cooper to Attend Congress Opening in April
Bramwell West Virginia March 24 Rep Edward Cooper Republican announced at his home that Cooper will attend the opening of the special session of Congress on April 2. Earlier reports said he might not be able to return to Washington by that date.
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China to Break With Austria Over German Submarine Policy
Peking directs the Chinese Minister at Vienna to ask the Austro Hungarian government if it approves of German submarine policies. China has severed diplomatic relations with Germany and will likely shift ties with Australia. Admiral Paul von Hintze plans to leave Peking for Shanghai then San Francisco, heading to Europe by neutral steamer. China, backed by the United States and allied powers, signals a broader shift in policy and alliance aligned against Germany.
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Germans Remove Money from New York Banks Drafts Reach Germany
Telegrams report German authorities seizing large sums of money and drafts from New York banks. Officials say the money was to be sent to Germany as gold or payment, with many drafts exchanged for dollars before transfer. Panic and confusion followed as authorities warned of tightened controls and potential delays.
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