Freedom for Poland to be an independent state
The Russian Provisional Government proclaims Poland will decide its form of government via a constitutional Assembly in Warsaw, forming a new independent state from three parts. Latvia seeks autonomous unit status. Germany plans to conscript Poles as the Entente faces political maneuvers and Polish hopes for liberty amid looming central power pressure.
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Livonia
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Europe
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Erial Poosa
Mary
Council of State
Prussia
Werr Strassemann
National Uberal
New Times
Count von Westarp
America
Wilson
Congress
United States
Death notices and obituaries from 1917 regional paper
Multiple obituary items list deaths and funeral details including Blumenkranz, Blumenkranus, Blumenkrantz with ages and burial at Mt. Wiet Cemetery Patterson Newark. Canning, Duffy, Hitchings, Hannal, McCormick, Pulliam, Robing Putiam with residences in Washington and New York City. services set at churches and chapels, dates in March 1897 to 1917, relatives invited to attend.
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Heian
Blumenkranus
Frank Geerssere
Toenix
Hull
Tess Canning
Chird Street
Thomas 4. Canning
Strephs Church
Mt. Wiet
Hannal
Issber Dhaties
New York City
Elizabeth and
Pouis Nelson
Guneral Uereafter
McCormich
Timp
Charles
Glenwood Feneterr
Washington
Pulliam
Tania P . Tuliam
Laika
Wright
Abacs Baptist Church
Chancellor Defends U Boats Proved False by His Speech
British blockade minister Lord Robert Deer rebutted Dr. von Bethmann-Hollweg's claim that Germany sought humane naval policy. He accused Germany of Belgium abuses and noncombatant killings, citing the unrestricted U-boat war as planned since December 1914 and expanded to force peace.
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London
Robert Deer
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Associated Press
Germany
Great Britain
Robert
Belgium
Monarchy Is Germany's Strength Declared in Reichstag
Berlin March 29 In the Reichstag Dr Peter Spahn Catholic center party said monarchs of entente nations were tottering and Italy's throne unstable Germany would stand ready if war with America occurred. Gustav Noske socialist leader urged successful war loan and favorably mentioned relations with China and Mexico. He warned pacifist masses against imperial restoration and urged early peace with eastern neighbors seeking an honorable settlement with Russia.
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Berlin
Peter Spahn
Catholic Center Party
America
Germany
Gustav Noske
China
von Bernstorff
Mexico
Russia
Herr Noske
German Experts Skeptical of U Boats Starving England
Copenhagen March 30 Skepticism about forcing Britain to surrender by submarine blockade is voiced by Capt Persinn Berlin Tageblatt naval critic. He favors a strategy of monthly losses totaling about 0.5 million tons to show continued war unprofitable. Prof Harms Kiel University estimates England’s wheat supply could last to March 30 with rationing and cargoes, with danger point before July after home harvest.
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Copenhagen
Great Britain
Persinn
Berliner Tageblatt
Persius
Harms
Kiel University
England
Fingland
Harrs
Thirteen towns won in British advance
British and French forces advance across the western front as Paronne to Sorel lines hold after engagement with stronger troops. British and French gains include 13 prisoners from Lorraine raids, with German reports claiming limited success and no captured equipment.
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Parroy Forest
Lorraine
Appeal to Workers Russia's Last Word
Petrograd reports the Russian workers appeal to German workers to end the war by overthrowing the Hohenzollerns and reconstituting government by the socialist method. The move echoes Wilsonian ideas, urging mutual trust and peace without victory, while London notes German Reichstag debate on the appeal being censored and criticized.
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Wilson
Russkaia Volta
London
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Reuter
Amsterdam
Barmen
Hamburez
Magdebure
Moewe In Second Fight At Sea Reported
A Copenhagen Reuters dispatch says the German raider Moewe fought the Norwegian bark Staat and later engaged the armed British steamer Governor. The Governor’s second officer was killed and a gunner named Huddo th was shot. the Governor was sunk.
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Woewe
Otaki
Reuter
Copenhagen
Staat
Moewe
Huddoth
Scout in barred zone off south England coast
Amsterdam reports a Berlin dispatch saying German naval forces cruised in a barred zone off England’s south coast during March 28 29. The Mascotte was sunk east of Lowestoft with seven prisoners taken. the British say they saw firing offshore but no enemy, noting Mascotte is the unarmed British steamer in the register. An advertising line offers Baltimore service by the Baltimore and Ohio Railway at $1.75 round trip with weekend fares.
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Amsterdam
England
Berlin
Lowestoft
London
Mascotte
Interesting Features For Sunday Post Readers
Fortescue discusses efficiency in war and the loss from Europe’s conflict. Anzac realities reach Washington as a wounded man recalls nineteen hours on the battlefield seeking a surgeon. Medical leaders ready for service if war expands. The Red Cross could mobilize 140,000 doctors under banners for duty. Science seeks cures for infantile paralysis and advances in child welfare. An insurer’s observer offers amusing, statistics backed statements urging more outdoor exercise and less luxury.
Kaiser's Title Urge The Faithful Amid Reichstag Petitions
Berlin newspapers report Amsterdam correspondent says 5,000 petitions have been presented to the reichstag urging Emperor William to be titled The Faithful. The reichstag petition committee will discuss the suggestion, the correspondent adds.
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London
Berlin
Amsterdam
Reichstag
William
Swiss Reject Peace Step in Parliament Vote
The Swiss parliament voted 88 to 22 that Switzerland should not pursue a peace move at present. Debate followed reports from the commission on a potential peace initiative, with M Hoffman defending the majority view that the moment for peace had not yet arrived.
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Berne
Paris
Switserland
Switzerland
M. Hoffman
Navy orders 100 steel rope submarine nets from American Steel and Wire
The Navy Department ordered immediate construction of 100 steel rope submarine nets from American Steel and Wire, Philadelphia. Each net costs 1,881 dollars, measures 1050 feet long and 80 feet wide with a 12-foot mesh. Deliveries start in three weeks and run at ten nets weekly.
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Navy Despartment
American Steel and Wire Company
Philadelphia
Paris Thanks U S Women Motion of gratitude to American generosity
Paris city council expressed thanks to United States men and women for donations and kindness. The motion honors the long friendship between France and the United States and recalls Washington Lafayette and Rochambeau, urging unity for justice and liberty.
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United States
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France
Washington
Lafayette
Rochambeau
Submarine Zone Debate Spreads Beyond Europe
Capt Boy Ed’s press bureau notes no reduction in German blockade zones as Arctic waters open. Norway protests German blockade of its north coast amid reports of expanded unrestricted submarine warfare toward Arctic routes to Russian ports.
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Boy-Ed
Admiralty
Washington
Emperor William
United States
Arctic
Russia
London
Standard
Ihlan
Norway
Christianio
Weeks Vote Will Be for War
Boston March 30 Senator John W Weeks declared he would vote for war against Germany and for universal military training as he left for Washington. the statement underscored his stance in the wartime vote context.
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Boston
Germany
United States
John W. Weeks
Washington
U Boats Claim Minor Losses But Steady Tonnage Sunk
Amsterdam reports Vice Admiral von Capelle told the Reichstag committee that February subs sinking totaled 781,500 tons despite bad weather and ice. He denied reports of widespread submarine losses and said gains in submarine numbers outpaced losses, with March prospects noted.
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Reichstags Main Committee
Berlin
von Capelle
von Gapelle
Mont of March
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