Near Active War With Germany Dominates Front News
British push near Camerai and Peronne Fins road, four Canadian attacks repulsed with heavy losses. French assaults near Soissons repulsed, Germans retreat toward Brat under pressure. Ruyoulour captured east of Bapaume. Russian front reports no immediate large operation due to thaw. German breach at Oginski canal repulsed after counterattack.
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Final plans to meet crisis drafted for war effort
Washington reports outline prompt action on Army bill to raise a 700000 man force. Cabinet meets with Wilson as pressure grows for declaration of war on Germany. Plans include reorganizing the House, raising revenue, and mustering additional National Guard units.
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Liner Orduna Held Up By Mine Field Off Irish Coast
The Orduna was halted off the Irish coast by a British torpedo boat destroyer and sent to port after mines were swept from the North Channel. Officers report 27 ships entered the harbor, two had fallen to mines, and minesweepers cleared more than 100 mines over two days. A Havana cigar advertisement appears in the lay page.
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Peace or War? Patriots and Pacifists Campaign in New York
March 30 reports show leaders of the Emergency Peace Federation canceling a Washington parade but pledging to press a $200,000 newspaper advertising drive against war. Active anti militarism efforts include the Naval Training Association urging telegrams to leaders to defend American rights. A new Vigilant group forms at the Marvard club rally led by Irving S. Cobb urging patriotism.
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Emergency Peace Federation
Washington
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Marvard Club
Irving S. Cobb
Washington, D. C
Owen R. Weavejoy
Thernational Child Labor Committee
The
American Union Against
Wilson
Democrats Name Champ Clark House Speaker Nominee
Washington March 30 Democrats nominate Champ Clark by acclamation for speaker to speed Wilson address hearings and report committee selections to the house. Renominated were present officers and Ways and Means members. 33 Democrats abstained. Republicans prepare for organization with a proposed full party ticket amid factional conflicts.
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House
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Ways and Means Committee
Democratic Committee
Washington, D.C
Congress
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Massachusetts
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Republican Committee
Republican Caucus
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Spanish War Veterans Called On To Aid Nation Defense
Washington March 31 Veterans of the Spanish war were urged by commander in chief D W Chisholm to show patriotism in the crisis with Germany. He said he would raise troops in each state and recruit companies in every department of experienced men if Congress defines a program. The drive aims to drill civilians and ready 159000 men able to pass the physical test for potential national service.
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Germany
D. W. Chisholm
Congress
Chisholm
Riots in Chicago Freeze Food Prices Spurs Arrests
Riots erupted in Chicago yesterday around Kosher markets on the west side over high food prices. Windows were broken and oil poured on meats. Police, including motor cycle and mounted units, were deployed after more than 30 people were arrested, many women. The He Hay butchers' association urged police protection for retail meat markets.
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Schnettier
He- Hay Butchers' Association
Crew Tears Old Glory From Sinking Ship
The Algonquin’s captain, Capt Nordberg, says the German submarine that sank the American steamship in British waters on March 12 refused to let the freighter go down with the flag. He and 25 crew members arrived at an American port aboard the Cunard liner Orduham from a British port. no further essential details were added.
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Nordberg
Orduharom
Brijlish
Hollweg Blames America for War in Reichstag Speech
Berlin dispatch reports German chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg defending submarine warfare as defense and retaliation against England. He denies any intent to attack the United States, cites England's blockade, and says war would not be the burden of Germany alone. Continued on page thirteen.
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Wilson
Congress
England
Lansing
Hog Prices Jump at Chicago Stockyards
Hogs sold at Chicago stockyards with lighter receipts boosting the general market by 15 to 20 cents. The top price reached 15.50 for choice heavy hogs as of today, March 30.
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Lli
Weather Outlook for Northwest Arkansas Town Today
The Weather Bureau forecast until 7 p.m. Saturday notes a storm area of considerable intensity over the northwest bringing unsettled warmer conditions. A low pressure system in the northwest will advance eastward, producing unsettled and warmer weather with probable showers Saturday, followed by colder conditions Saturday afternoon or night.
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Ss. Department of Agricultura Weather Bureau
Mississippi Valley
Atlantic States
Nicaragua Rebel Chief Arrested in German‑Backed Plot
New Orleans March 99 Gen Julian Jas Nicaraguan revolutionary was arrested for illegal entry and held for possible ties to a conspiracy backed by German influences in Latin America. Reports say Trias met with alleged Honduran Nicaraguan Guatemalan Salvadoran Costa Rican revolutionists in Mexico City amid German involvement.
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Wejad
Austria Seeks Peace With United States Diplomat Says
A neutral diplomat arriving from Vienna reports Austria anxious to keep good ties with the United States and to support Germany if America aligns with Berlin. He says Vienna hopes to avoid a break with Washington while the Austrian economy grows worse amid the German crisis. The diplomat notes Austria’s reliance on U.S. positions and the outcome of U.S.-Germany relations.
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United States
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Germany
Austria
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Navy orders 100 steel submarine nets for immediate construction
The Navy department ordered a Philadelphia firm today to build 100 steel submarine nets at once. The nets will cost about 1.05 million dollars, are planned to be 1,050 feet long and 30 feet wide. The March 30 dispatch from Washington notes the urgent demand for protective coastal nets.
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Navy Department
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Susst Carh
New Israel Putnam Drops Hoe for Gun
New York New Jersey March 30 An drew Miller a young farmer who is en route to join the United States marines at Charleston South Carolina walked 25 miles to enlist because he had no money and was too proud to beg. He told the recruiting office I was working in a field when a fellow said the Germans were bombarding New York I dropped my hoe and didn't even walk to set my wages I don't need a uniform all I want is a gun.
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New York
N. J
Andrew Miller
United States Marines
Charleston
S. C
French advance razes Coury-le-Chateau and wastes countryside
March 28 dispatch reports French forces advancing near Coney-lie-Chateau break German lines. Coury-le-Chateau, a thirteenth century fortress, is reduced to a heap of stones after a heavy bombardment. The entire surrounding countryside is laid waste as villages, orchards, and farms are left ruined by the retreating Germans.
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Rene
Coney-lIe-Chateau
Coury-le-Chateau
Associated Press
Lorlay
Mareh
Cnuntr
Folembriv
Gauy
Trosiv
Daylight Saving Referendum Shows Strong Chamber Support
The Boston chamber of commerce research reveals 990 members favor a year round daylight saving plan if nationwide. A proposal to apply the eight month schedule from April 1 was favored by all members. Seventeen members opposed any change to the current system.
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Oeton Chamber of Commerce
Mmembers
Bandit murders two British men in Mexico disturb region
Galveston reports two British subjects, W. H. Tucking-Warm and Bannerman, were killed by bandits March 9 near Minatitlan Vera Cruz after a $1500 demand found only a $1000 shortage. Reported terror in oil fields, linked to German influence, with names withheld for safety.
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Aguila ON
Tehuantepec
Bannerman
Banilits
Mexico
Minatitlan
Vera Cruz
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Zapata
Buckingham and
Nuckingham
Pyromaniac Admits Crimes at Iowa Falls
W H McClura confessed to State Deputy Fire Marshal KE Frowick that he set ten fires in the last two years in Iowa Falls causing an estimated $49 000 in losses. Fires damaged barns a Catholic church a store and sheds. He was bound over to the grand jury and jailed in Lie dora. He is unmarried and worked as a fireman at the plant and laundry. Motive was a desire to see a fire.
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Iowa
Lull in Fighting Reported on Western Front and East
In a wireless from Orlin dated March 28, the official statement says rain on the western front and thawing made events minor, with no new developments in Macedonia and calm along the front from Somme to Visne amid German withdrawal. The notice also reminds readers the paper may be delayed by carrier issues.
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Sayville
Macedonia
Tarik
Somme
Visne
Rates on Garden Truck Front South Approved
Interstate Commerce Commission approved a general revision of freight rates for fruits and vegetables from southern states to northern and middlewestern markets. About 42 kinds of produce affected. 447 rates increased, 332 reduced, 37 unchanged. Carload and less than carload rates covered.
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Interstate ‘Commerce Commission
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