Women urged to aid Carmen strike in Washington
Mother Jones spoke to a crowded hall urging Washington women to mobilize live aid to win the strike of Carmen workers at the Washington Railway and Electric Company. A resolution calling on President Wilson and Congress to intervene and place rail operations under federal control was adopted, with speakers citing the need to arbitrate and expose company actions.
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Woomen
Washington
Washington Railway and Electric Company
Mother Jones
National Rifles
Wilson
Congres
Felera
Mrs Esler Quits as Editor of Reclusive Magazine
The editor Mrs Frederte 13 Tesemes resigns amid contributor complaints of widespread misspellings. The magazine faced criticism for textual errors and unclear authorship, with readers and writers expressing dissatisfaction over quality and presentation.
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Esler
Police Rescue Two From Street Collision Racking City
Police saved two Carmens after a street accident on Delaware Avenue near 4th Street. Detectives reported a chaotic scene with a crowd and a car overturning. A bystander named Teyten aided responders while witnesses described the driver’s charge and a tense rescue.
Arrest Him as a Spy at Isladensburg
A man described as a spy near Isladensburg was arrested yesterday near Baltimore. He allegedly claimed to be a government operative and was questioned about planned attacks on bridges and a reaction to possible charges. An investigation is underway to verify his claims and determine any further action.
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Isladensburg
Wehle
Gion Wis
Washington
Ministers Back President Wilson in Union Vote
The Protestant Ministers Federation of Largton unanimously voted confidence in President Wilson. Rev J M pistol of Tempe Baptist led the motion supporting the president’s approach to the current crisis. The action followed an address by Rev John W Hamul xan of the American Lni-’
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Fedan
Largton
Yesterny
Wilson
Jmi
Tempe
John W Hamulxan
Lni
Mertens Suit in Baltimore Aims to Produce Records
Counsel for Mertens says papers will be supplied as creditors press for documents in the Baltimore bankruptcy case. Judges and attorneys confer to fix basis for an amicable adjudication as proceedings move toward a possible agreement tomorrow morning in U S district court. The filing against Frederick Mertens and partners began in Washington January 18 and was consolidated with Baltimore actions.
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Mertens
Baltimore
Washington Post
F Mertens
Washington
Rose
United States District Court
Rosa
Copartners
F Mertena Sons
District Supreme Court
Munsey Trust Company
Charles F Caruai
Freda T. Dubois
Thomas M
Justice Hitz
Frederick Mertens
William M Mertens
Henry F Mertens
John H Mertens
Bates Warren
George Weems Williams
Wilton Lambert Charlies F Carnal
Hayden Johnson
Ralph P Barnard
District National Bank of Washington
Bartlatt Poe & Clagett
First Straw Hat Appears in Washington in March
The spring straw hat, four days old, appeared on Fourteenth Street in Washington yesterday around six in the evening. The wearer, a man walking north, drew attention as a symbol of resilient spring.
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Washington
Fourteenth Street
Lucle Samuel
Death by own action pact victim buried in Portsmouth
Funeral services were held for Margaret Spaulding and other pact victims in Portsmouth on Sunday. The event honored the victims and their families, with parents and Mrs Jeef Spaulding among those in attendance. Relatives reported the loss of Miss Ethel Stanton and others, with shipments and local references indicating wide distress in the community.
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Margaret Spaulding
Jeef Spaulding
Gino
Ewton
Stanton
Cinnall
Portamouth
Labor Loyal Says Gompers
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, declares organized labor supports wartime measures but opposes exploitation by army contractors. He says labor will aid the government and nation yet expects employers to show patriotism and share fair profits, not exploit workers.
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New York
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Organized Labor
Gompersa
Finiah
West End Citizens Back City Garden and Seeds Drive
West End Citizens Association in Kidders Hall endorses backyard garden projects and a free seeds request from the Columbia Heights group. They demand relief from Capital Traction service during rush hours and urge action by the public utilities commission. A dues amendment and grace period are approved, with punitive drop rules, while complaints about gas odors prompt a neighborhood investigation. If Col Harts approves, a push to Congress seeks 35 000 dollars for a Tidal Basin bathing sight. hotel improvements are acknowledged.
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Columbia Heights
I F R van Antwerp
G18
Howard S Reeaide
Gas Company
Public Utilities Commission i
Col W W Harts
Congress
Powhatan Hotel Company
Begins Suffrage Campaign by Woman’s Farts Lobby
The National Woman's Party lobby committee led by Miss Maud Younger plans to reach 89 arriving congress members in Washington to push for constitutional amendment introduction. Senator Andreas Jones will lead the Senate effort while Miss Jeanette Rankin will push the measure in the House.
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National
Womans Farts Lobby Committee
Gilson Frardner
George Odell
Abbott Baker
Alvin Barker
Wham Kent
Charles Edward Russell
Maud Younger
California
Congress
Washington
Sixtifth Congress
Andreas Jones
Woman Suffrage Committee
Senate
Jeanette Rankin
Montana
House of
Fire at N H Shea wholesale grocery on 472 Pennsylvania Ave
A fire of undetermined origin started yesterday at 4:45 am at the N H Shea wholesale grocery, 472 Pennsylvania Avenue NW. It burned through the ground floor stock, causing $8,000 in stock damage and $2,000 to the building. Eight engines, four trucks, and water tower equipment responded after two alarms, with Chief Wagner arriving from the Metrory fire. Fire was under control within half an hour.
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NHO Shea
Pennsylvania Avenue
Wagner
Metrory
Seventh
Streets
Mexico to Pay Debts After Congress Resolution
Mexico City March 26 It is announced that when Congress convenes a resolution will be introduced providing for the assumption and payment by the government of foreign debt. These debts include about 329000000 back interest in Mexican national railway bonds and about 40000000 arrears in interest on Mexico foreign loans.
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Mexico City
Congress
Mexico
Sons of Confederate Veterans Hold Separate Reunion Session
During the June reunion of Confederate Veterans a separate gathering will be held by the Sons of Confederate Veterans. The organization counts several hundred thousand members and will stage a large event with Washington-based members arranging a grand reception. Headquarters have been opened at Raleigh.
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Sons of Confederate Veterans
Washington
Raleigh
Supreme Court orders Lehigh Valley to relinquish lake steamship lines
In the first Panama Canal act case, the Supreme Court ruled the Lehigh Valley Railroad must dispose of its Great Lakes steamship operations between Buffalo and Chicago and Milwaukee. Federal courts lacked authority to review commission orders, and the railroad must surrender its lake lines or face penalties for noncompliance.
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Supreme Court
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Great Lakes
Buffalo
Chicago
Milwaukee
Cape Ft
Lake
Rites for F Pohndorf Funeral set for tomorrow afternoon
Frederick Pohndorf, 54 years old, long time Washington resident and wine expert of international notice, will be mourned in services at Leca Undertaking, 332 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, tomorrow at 2 pm conducted by Rev Paul Menzel. Born in Hanover Germany he came to America in 1875. Survived by his wife, two daughters in Spain, and a son in London, England.
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Washington
Leca Undertaking
Pennsylvania Avenue
Paul Menzel
Concordia Church
Pohndorf
Hanover
Germany
America
Pohndorff
Spain
London
England
Calls more Virginia troops marching toward duty
Richmond on March 26 In addition to all companies placed on State duty on Sunday Gov Henry C Stuart today ordered Company G Fourth Infantry Norfolk Company H Fourth Infantry Imperia and the second company coast artillery Lynchburg into service The second infantry ordered into Federal service is being mobilized at home stations While the Federal authorities admit having several persons under surveillance no spy arrests have been made here
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Richmond
Henry C Stuart
Norfolk
Imperia
Coast Artillery
Lynchburg
Deweyv 1 Short Seeks Divorce Over Flying Conflict
Deweyv 1 Short of Burkes Garden intends to seek a divorce because marriage clashes with flying. He tried enlisting in the aviation corps at Fort Oglethorpe but learned married men were not wanted, then filed suit for divorce in Rockville Maryland. Samuel K. Bready former county commissioner died at his son in law and daughter’s home in Potomac aged 71. Funeral held at Potomac Methodist Church with Rev B L Parrott officiating. Baltimore notes 2000 city laborers to be drilled for service under Maj J W Shirley.
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Washington Post
Bluefield
Waa
Burkes Garden
Fort Oglethorpe
Flying Corps
Rockville
Samuel K. Bready
John G Stone
Potomac
Bready
David J Bready
Washington
Stone
Robert L Saunders
Methodist
B L Parrott Horial
Germany to allow four American consuls to move to Turkey
Germany plans to permit the four American consuls at Munich to proceed to posts in Turkey once Constantinople accepts them. Madrid reports German assurance that consuls are held only until Turkey can receive them, with State Department guiding Constantinople. Departure would leave few native Americans in Germany aside from sailors aboard the Moewe raider.
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Germany
Munich
Turkey
Constantinople
Willard
Madrid
State Department
Elkus
Mueller
Atlanta
Havana
Democrats Plan to Organize House Amid Speaker Fight
House leaders clash over Mann plan to break deadlock while Speaker Clark and Democratic leaders vow to organize from Speaker down. Republicans press for conference, aiming for bipartisan harmony while noting possible two month session. Miss Rankin arrives to take office as secretary to Jeannette Rankin.
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Clark
House
Mann
Kitchin
Manns
Fight for Congress Close In Eleventh Iowa District
Sioux City March 26 The recount ends with George Scott a Republican set to take his seat in the special session opening next Monday after a disputed lead claimed by Bachman. Scott holds the certificate of election from the Iowa secretary of state and will be seated. 15,000 Porto Ricans in Flag Parade. San Juan March 26 Fifteen thousand new citizens marched in review before Gov Arthur Yager and city leaders at El Moro fort in celebration of American citizenship.
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Sioux City
Iowa
George Scott
Thomas Steele
Bach Man
Scott
Secretary of State of
Congress
San Juan
Porto Rico
Arthur Yager
Legislature
Supreme Court
el Moro
Death Threat Triggered Killing in Dark Street Burr
Alfonso Marmarello a 34 year old resident of 32 Hopkins Street was shot in the back of the head near 484 Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn after a two year old death warning tied to his testimony against extortioners. Two men fled in a car. Marmarello died at Cumberland Street Hospital. Detectives hunt for clues.
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New York
Alfonso Marmarello
Hopkins Street
Flushing Avenue
Marmarello
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Walworth Street
John Balletts
Nostrand Avenue
Joseph Stapf
Hopking Street
Vernon Avenue
Cumberland Street
Giles
Cupid's Honeymoon Special Aboard to Washington
Richmond follows a long tradition as Mrs Guill's Honeymoon Special departs Elba Station at 8 o clock for a Washington wedding season opening. The train stays until 6 pm Wednesday, allowing couples to find a preacher and send telegrams home before sightseeing or Congress. Profits fund the Male Orphan Asylum supervised by Mrs Guill.
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Richmond
Guill
Washington
Elba
Congress
Giu le
West Virginia Urges Loyalty Pledges in 1917 Crisis
Gov Cornwell urges patriotic groups to hold special April 2 meetings to pass resolutions pledging support to the President and national government during the crisis. He calls for unity, action, and sending pledges to Congressmen and the President to spread the spirit of nationalism.
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Charleston
W Va
Cornwell
West Virginia
Congress
United States
West Virginiana
G.A.R
Boards of Trade
Chambers of Commerce
Say Mrs Hillair Wore Gems In Hotel Murder Inquest
New York March 2. A coroners inquest into the death of Mrs Whsle Lee Hilair murdered in a city hotel hears a bellboy recall she registered as Florence Gray Boston and wore many rings though jewels later missing. A maid found a letter signed Florence Gray in a neighboring room used by two men. Witnesses saw no one with Mrs Hilair. the inquest, adjourned to Wednesday at the district attorney’s request.
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New York
Whlsle Lee Hilail
Florence Gray
Boston
Mra Hilair
Mrs Hilair
Benjamin Sternberg
Sweden denies peace step in Sweden Spain mediation report
London march 26 New York dispatch cites a London newspaper claim of Sweden and Spain seeking mediation. Swedish foreign affairs minister denied any peace mediation efforts by Sweden, clarifying no such steps have been taken.
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London
R Heuter
Btockholm
Sweden
New York
Spain
Women riot over high prices in Chicago meeting
More than 100 women including mothers disrupted the Chicago council judiciary committee by rioting over rising living costs. They climbed radiators benches and chairs shouting about their children while the panel recommended a bill allowing the city to retail food and household goods at cost.
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Chicago
Council Judiciary Committee
American Newspapers Pledge Cooperation in War Censorship
A New York Times editorial urges reasonable wartime press regulation to withhold information that could aid enemies while preserving free reporting. It argues censorship should be voluntary and refined, warning against overreach like English controls and stressing the press as a national information organ since 1914.
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NEW York Times
Royal American Press
United States
England
Council to Aid Congress Meeting Aims at Preparedness
The Council of National Defense convened its civilian advisory committee for April 2 in Washington to be ready for any industrial or military preparedness demands the President or Congress may require during an extra session.
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Council of National Defense
Congress
Washington
Cured of hiccoughs by musk in New York tale
New York March 26 A former city magistrates official James F McCabe died after hiccoughs and a flood of remedies arrived from across the country. A physician credited with curing him used repeated doses of a rare Chinese musk costing three dollars a grain, totaling about 120 dollars.
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New York
James F McCabe
Board of City Magistrates
McCabe
Cabe 4
Italians Repulse Attack in World War I Report
War office bulletin reports brisk artillery fighting in the Lagarina and Travignola valleys with Italian forces repelling a Carco sector intrusion by a counterattack. Julian front raids included an advanced post seizure and ammunition capture. The release notes patrol successes and disrupted enemy lines.
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Lagarina Valley
Travignola
Carco
War Office
Cordavole
Monte Stef
Julian
Frigide
Murder in Philadelphia As Railroad Official Is Slain
Harold Ellis Yarnall secretary treasurer of the Midland Valley Railroad is shot by a burglar in his Pine Street home. Mrs Yarnall grappled with the thief who fled after dropping his weapon. Yarnall died early this morning at Pennsylvania Hospital. A dragnet is on for the suspect, described as a plain faced colored man with a flat nose. Yarnall, a 1887 Haverford graduate, left Chicago wealth tied to Western railroading and left a prominent social mark in Philadelphia clubs and society.
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Philadelphia
Harold Ellis Yarnall
Pines Street
Pennsylvania Hospital
Riverside
Mrs Yarnall
Mr Yarnall
Haverford College
Chicago
Union League of Chicago
Rittenhouse Club
Merion Cricket Club
Rose Tres Hunt Club
Western Railroad
Yarnalla
Charles Edward Ervin
R Gupin Ervin
American newspapers oppose policing of political opinions abroad
The Atlanta Constitution argues that U S censorship would fail without expert press cooperation and warns against governmental control of civil opinion. It notes German practices extremes, urges voluntary newspaper collaboration, and asserts Congress will not bar political comment. The piece defends measuring rules by discretion and public trust.
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Germany
Washington
Daniel
Congress
Atlanta Consittetton
15000 Pacifists to March on Washington Planned
Emergency Peace Federation announces a large pacifist demonstration in Washington when Congress convenes next Monday. The group aims to attract 10000 to 15000 marchers and send about 1,000,000 telegrams and letters to the President and Congress.
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Congress
York
Washington
Emergency Peace Federation
Lincoln Memorial University Endowment Hearing Highlights
Mayor William Thompson of Chicago spoke at Lincoln Memorial University’s annual Endowment Association meeting in New York, announcing a 21 000 endowment for a teaching chair in American patriotism. Senator Burton predicted a 1000000 goal with 300980 raised to date, while Gen Leonard Wood was named honorary president and Charles A Towne president. Trustees transferred 100999 to the university in Harrogate Tennessee as part of the effort. Governor Edge called for guard banks as Trenton prepared a proclamation urging National Guard appointments.
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William Thompson
Chicago
Lincoln Memorial University Endowment
United States
Burton
Ohio
Leonard Wood
Association
Charles A .Towne
Univiersity
Harrogate Tenn
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