Cabinet War Council Sets Path for U S War Move
President Wilson conferred with the cabinet for over two hours on measures to prepare the army, navy, and industry for possible German aggression. Officials expect a declaration of war or state of war to be asked, with censorship, espionage laws, and large military appropriations to follow. Senator Hitchcock and others weigh opposition to a formal declaration while supporting defense moves.
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Oklahoma
America
Villa Menaces Chihuahua In Mexican Skirmishes
Forces under Villa and Carranza clashed near Chihuahua city as Murguia braces for a large-scale assault. Murguia claims 7000 armed troops around the city while Villa reportedly fields 3000. Fighting centered at Mapula 20 miles south with a major assault anticipated from the south, southwest and west.
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Carranza
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White Way Lounge Lizards Targeted by Broadway Probe
New York detectives scour Broadway nightspots to name young men in striped trousers and white spats with no visible means of support. District Attorney Swann aims to link suspects to Benjamin Sternberg case and uncover criminal ties as 38 of 76 named convicts have prior records.
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Brooklyn
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Americans Lend $25 Million to Canadian War Loan
Ottawa reports American subscriptions to the latest Canadian war loan may total 25 to 30.6 million Canadian dollars, surpassing the 150 million target. The finance minister welcomes US interest, estimating proceeds could help Britain raise at least 50 million for munitions.
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Canada
Spring Thaw Halts German Drive on Petrograd in 1917
Petrograd faces a spring thaw that slows a German assault south of Riga, with mudbound roads and transportation disruption likely for a month. The upheaval aids defense as cities thin out, while the army reorganizes under the provisional government. Officers join republican trends, preserving discipline while cutting ineffective leaders. The Baltic fleet greets the new regime, aiding unity among workers, soldiers, and officers against counterrevolution.
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Antgen
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Witborg
Pres Publishing Company
Mob wrecks street car after warning passengers off
A mob of about 40 men and boys commandeered a Washington Railway and Electric Company street car at Second and E streets, ordered passengers off, then sent it speeding three blocks to crash into a tree and police box in a park. Despite detectives' efforts, no witness would identify the mob. Authorities pursue those responsible while street car officials aid in naming suspects.
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Kelly
Hughlett
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Pullman
War dogs wanted for guard duty in New York
New York March 27 police commissioner Woods issued a call for donations of trained dogs for patrol and guard duty in wartime. Trainers are working at home defenses headquarters and canines will be drilled and stationed at strategic points to cooperate with troops on guard duty.
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Home Defenses
Reichstag to Hear Woman Representative on War Labor
Berlin March 27 the Reichstag will for the first time hear a female government representative. Elsie Lulders will present views to the ministry of war on protecting female labor in munition factories.
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Armed U S Ship in Port Arrives in English Port
Aboard the Manchuria the second armed American vessel to leave the United States reached an English port safely. In Harrisburg the Pennsylvania legislature defeated a county unit local option bill on second reading, keeping local option in question for the moment.
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London
United States
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Guardsmen and I. W. W. Clash in Recruiting Raids
Kansas Ury March 27 Walter Murphy I W W leader and four companions were arrested while pleading crowds to join a raid on police headquarters. Guardsmen led by Lieut Truman raided I W W headquarters after speakers urged men to forgo enlistment. Twenty four more I W W members were arrested as detectives raided northern city districts. An owner knocked out two wouldbe flag desecrators during an incident attached to the raids.
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Hospital ship Asturias torpedoed with many dead and missing
London reports the British hospital ship Asturias was torpedoed without warning on March 20. Thirty-one killed and twelve missing, with 17 injured and 22 crew injured. About 300 aboard, including doctors and nurses, were rescued or towed ashore. The sinking sparks anticipated reprisals by Britain against German officers aboard hospital ships.
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Saya
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Foreign Office
Torreon a Teuton stronghold now
A Washington dispatch to the New York Tribune reports Germans assembling in large numbers at Torreon Mexico for military service with Ambassador Fletcher likely involved to verify aims. Mexico indicates many Germans are in favor with Carranza and German money finances his government.
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Juarez
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Ecity
Mexico City
Allies Dag h Area Taking 7 Villages Brings Front Straight
Allied forces push through the Dag h sector capturing seven villages as British cavalry drive forward across the front. German lines falter at three points and Paris notes substantial French gains south of the Somme with Coucy forest and lower forest fall into French hands.
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War Office
Cabinet War Plans Stir Street Calm Amid Global Tensions
War planning dominates the cabinet agenda as mob actions threaten streetcars. Allies seize seven villages while 31 die aboard a hospital ship. Aggressive moves, reprisals, and international calls mark a tense security landscape.
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Agreement to Receivership in Mertens Apple Case
Washington creditors seek $250000 in alleged breach of contract claims as three receivers to be named will manage Mertens orchards pending election of three trustees by creditors. Judge Rose presides. agreement reached after long conference. filing party from Washington aims to end protracted litigation.
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Sait
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Cparien F
George McC Craig
Cornelia, Ga
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Two British torpedo destroyers sunk in two incidents
London reports two British destroyers lost this week. One struck a mine in the channel, killing four officers and seventeen men. A second vessel collided with a steamer, resulting in further casualties and damage. Official Admiralty statement confirms the incidents.
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Admiralty
St Louis Passes War Zone In 40 Hour Run
The American Line liner St Louis, armed and flying the Stars and Stripes, ran the German submarine peril from New York to a British port in 40 hours. Passengers slept in clothing ready for lifeboats as spotters scanned the sea and no submarines were sighted before entering safe water near Fastnet. Captain Hartley led a constant bridge watch with a double firemen shift to maintain speed.
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