Our Part In The War Says U S May Police Ocean Lanes
The article argues the United States should focus on keeping trade lanes open and patrolling the seas rather than deploying large ground forces. It envisions warships and armed convoys protecting commerce, accepting losses at sea, and supporting Great Britain and the Allies while avoiding major European battlefield action. It suggests home defense, submarine dispersal, and financial aid as the main American roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Observer
Ammerican
Germany
America
United States
United States Army
Great Britain
President Wilson calls extra session of Congress in 1917
The proclamation dated March 21 1917 urges Congress to convene in extra session at noon on April 2 1917 in Washington District of Columbia. It orders all eligible members to attend and cites the international policy context as the basis for action. The document is signed by President Woodrow Wilson with the national date and year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Congress of the
United States
Woodrow Wilson
United States of America
Doughton Open and Above Board May Seek Governor Race
The Statesville Landmark notes Congressman Doughton, praised for fairness, may enter the three years hence gubernatorial race if the path clears. He will not run against his brother or against his own seat, saying he won’t have one family monopolize offices and that another man could step aside for a governor bid. Citizens praise his potential and strength for a governor’s record.
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Doughton
R.A. Coughton
Congress
Bob
Statesville
New Alignment Rumors Afloat In Mexico
Reports reaching Juarez from Mexican and foreign refugees describe a new political alignment in Mexico. Officials say General Obregon remains loyal to Carranza though he recently retired from the cabinet due to ill health, not political disagreement.
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el Paso
Tex
Mexico
Obregon
Carranza
Juarez
Formal Notification Bent to Carranza
The United States sent General Carranza a formal notification that it cannot join his pan American plan to cut munition and food shipments to European belligerents to force peace. The reply is expected to say such a move lacks international legal justification. Diplomatic notes proceed via Ambassador Fletcher in Mexico City.
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Washington
United States
Carranza
Fletcher
Mexico City
Government vows to begin decisive operations warning cited
A terse public statement declares that the United States will start essential operations, framed as the only course for government action amid rising doubt. The warning emphasizes resolve and inevitability of planned measures.
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Ted States
Adamson Law Upheld by U S Courts
The courts of the United States uphold the Adamson Law as constitutional. The ruling affirms the validity of the law and its application across jurisdictions, sustaining the measure amid challenges.
Congress Rules Open Commerce Channels and Eight Hour Day
Supreme Court rules Congress can regulate interstate commerce to keep channels open, upholds the Adamson law by a 5 to 4 vote. It fixes an eight hour basic day for railroad wage scales, boosting trainmen wages by about 26 percent with railroads facing $40 to $50 million yearly cost. Chief Justice White notes public interest justifies compulsory arbitration in this national emergency context.
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Congress
Washington
Supreme Court
White
Alexander Ribot Named French Premier and Cabinet
Alexandre Ribot has formed a new French cabinet with Ribot as Premier and Foreign Affairs minister. The lineup includes Rene Vivian as Justice minister, Paul Painleve as War minister, Lacaze as Marine, Albert Thomas as Munitions, Joseph Thierr y as Finance, Louis Malvy as Interior, Jules Steeg as Public Instruction, Georges Desplas as Public Works, Etienne Clementel as Commerce, Fernand David as Agriculture, Maurice Viollette as Subsistence, Leon Bourgeois as Labor, Andre Maginot as Colonies, and Daniel Vincent as Under-Secretary of Aviation.
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Painleve
Paris
Alexandre Ribot
Rene Vivian
Paul Painleve
Lacaze
Albert Thomas
Joseph Thierry
Louis J. Malvy
Jules Steeg
Georges Desplas
Etienne Clementel
Fernand David
Maurice Viollette
Leon Bourgeois
Andrew Maginot
Daniel Vincent
Honest Letter From an Honest Cat Man
Paoli Indiana resident Enon Halbert writes that a fever cold caused coughing and sleepless nights. After trying remedies, he used Foleys Honey and Tar which relieved his cough. He recommends the product as effective for all coughs and notes it is sold everywhere.
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Enon Halbert
Paoli
Indiana
Fifteen Drowned After Vigilancia Sinking
Plymouth via London reports the American steamer Vigilancia torpedoed by a German submarine. Fifteen crew members drowned, with survivors on lifeboats from Friday morning to Sunday afternoon. Among the dead were Third Officer Melis Petworth and Third Engineer Carl Adeholde. Captain Frank A. Middlet confirmed the details.
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Plymouth
Lorglon
Vigilancia
Melis Petworth
Carl Adeholde
Frank A. Middlet
Big Strike Called Off After Agreement Reached
A major labor strike ends as negotiators reach an agreement. Union leaders and company representatives announced the suspension of action after talks, with details of concessions not disclosed. The decision averts potential work stoppages and resumes normal operations.
Great Calamity Averted as Rail Strike Is Off
In New York at 12:45 AM railroad managers announced the strike was off after midnight talks with mediators and brotherhood chiefs. Secretary Lane stated the eight hour day would go into effect and a joint committee would finalize details by noon. The managers authorized mediators to arrange adjustments to guarantee uninterrupted railroad operation as a national defense.
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New York
Conference Committee of
Grand Central Terminal
Lane
Brotherhood
Daniel Willard
Elisha Lea
Supreme Court
Wilson
Elisha Lee
Managers’ Committee
National Conference Committee of Railroads
Committee of the Council of National Defense
Brotherhoods
Three American Vessels Sunk by Submarines
London reports the sinking of three American steamers City of Memphis Vigilancia and Minols with crews affected. Fourteen Vigilancia crew members are missing along with some City of Memphis sailors. Minols crew landed safely. City of Memphis sunk in ballast after gunfire. Scilly Islands crew saved. missing counts include fourth engineer and thirteen others from Vigilancia.
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Memphis
Vigilancia
Illinois
London
City of Memphis
Tilinola
City of
Minols
Cardiff
New York
Fort Arthur
Texas
Vigilandia
Enginneers
Scilly Islands
Soley kidney Pitts Cogsaghe O gmat ons Flak
Fragmentary OCR reads as a brief item noting an event or person named Soley with kidney related detail and a place or organization tag Cogsaghe possibly in Florida. Details are unclear but the readable items suggest a local incident or notice involving health and location references.
Special Senate Session Adjourned After Nominations Confirmed
A special session of the senate adjourned after confirming several nominations. The action solidified appointments to key posts and closed the pending confirmation agenda.
Colombian Treaty Withdrawal Shocks Extra Session Hinted
Washington reports the 1400 nominations confirmed in a long Senate session while the Colombian treaty faced stubborn Republican opposition and was withdrawn on Stone's motion. A substitute pact is expected during the April 16 extra session. President Wilson retained his cabinet without renomination amid broad confirmations.
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Stone
Washington
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
Ita Provisiona
Colombia
Panama
Congres
Wilson
Cary T. Grayson
Tariff Commission
President Appeals to Halt Railroad Strike
President Wilson Friday issued a personal appeal to leaders of railroad managers and worker groups urging immediate accommodation through a mediation conference. He warned that a general railway stoppage would threaten national safety and world peace, expressing confidence no strike will occur but prepared for possible further action.
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Washington
Wilson
Council of National Defense
Elisha Lee
L. E. Sheppard
W. G. Lee
W. S. Stone
W. 8. Carter
Dr King’s New Discovery Aids Cold Relief
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a cure for sudden temperature changes and nasal irritation. It promises rapid relief from head congestion and irritated membranes and encourages continued use until the cold is completely gone.
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Dr. King
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