British freighters sunk without warning off Holyhead
Reports to the state department say the British steamers Snowden Range and Crispin with Americans aboard were torpedoed without warning. Five crew died on the Crispin, including two likely Americans. total dead and missing rise to eight with several Americans unaccounted. Dispatches describe torpedo hits near Hook Head and off Holyhead, with limited survivors and boats missing. The Snowden Range loss killed four. the vessel was sunk after submerging, with six men rescued at Holyhead. Three American firemen aboard the Snowden Range were later identified as A P. Small, Bert Thimbault, and James Arminen.
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Washington, D
Marehell
Snowden Range
Booth
Crispin
State Department
Frost
Hollier
Holler A
Tost
Queenstown
Alilford Haven
Liverpool
Philadelphia
Tornedoed
Halyhead
Snowdon Range
Holyhead
Swansea
Milford Haven
Consu-General
P. Small
Bert Thimbault
James Arminen
Missouri
Retired Officer Proposes National Military Agricultural Army
Chicago March 31 Captain J. Shank A retired proposes a national military agricultural army of men fit but past active service. The idea urges these older farmers to work government and private lands near transport routes to supply the fighting army and hospitals and to provide thousands of farmer horses for active service.
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Chicago
Shank
National Military Agricultural Army
Uncle Oam Puts Post Masters on Trail of Spies
Washington March 21 Half a million postmasters carriers and field agents for federal departments are set on the trail of spies or conspirators against the United States. Government police and detectives are organizing a large information gathering machine. Employees and private citizens are urged to report disloyal acts and conversations, with confidentiality to encourage tips.
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Washington
United States
Department of Justice
Republicans Fight For House Control
Washington March 31 Republicans in the House rallied members to smooth factional differences on organization plans and seek four of five independent votes to secure a speaker.
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Washington, PD. C
House
114 Liners for Cunards to Be Built in U S
Philadelphia March 31 American ship builders promised Cunard Steamship Co to meet specifications for 114 passenger steamers at about 1209000 each despite labor shortages. The orders would supplement contracts for two earlier ships for Royal Mail Line. Cunard reportedly has British government backing as shipyards plan a recruitment push.
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Cunards
U.S
Philadelphia
United States
Peens
Cunard Steamship Company
Royal Mail Line
Cunard Line
Navy Seeks 400 Men By April 20 For Shortage
Navy recruiting office in Waterfoos received telegraphic orders to recruit 400 men by April 20. Office will stay open until 1 p.m. daily and Sunday afternoons. Quota set to address urgent manpower shortage.
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Mies
A. R
Lowi
Navy
Mavy Department
Sarriduys
TWO REPUBLICANS AS DEMOCRATS TO HAVE CONTROL
A Democratic organization in Washington appeared assured as illness kept Rep Henry Helgesen Republican of North Dakota from attending the opening session. Capstick of New Jersey, another Republican, was reported sick. With their absence the Democrats would gain control. Also noted was the likely induction of Rep Weakley, a Pennsylvania Republican indicted for violating election laws, affecting speakership power. Burlington March 21. Mig uelen Ripley, a prominent social figure, died last night from self inflicted wounds amid despondency over her health.
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Shington
Marvel Ny
INT
Sesson
Heniy T. Helze
North Dekota
Helgesen
Capstick
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Weakley
House
Hurlington. Tv
Miguelen Ripley
Geerbet
Fragmentary note on newspaper delivery error
A garbled notice mentions delivery errors and a request to phone a number for a copy of the paper. The text is incomplete but implies a misdelivery and a remedy involving obtaining another copy. No clear names, places, or dates beyond a phone-like figure.
Guards Not In Federal Service To Stay At Home
Iowa national guardsmen ordered not to mobilize with the rest of the units as they have not signed the militia oath. Secret meetings sought to persuade them to enlist, with over 40 men dropping from Co B. Preparations for departure of Waterloo units begin, with Co A and others to entrain from the Great Western depot.
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Omee
Guy &. Loran
Iowa National Siusdrds
War Department
Kuardsien Ow
Co. B
Freorgse Weilein
Co. i
Co. 6
Waterloo
Lient
Lown
Coe
Weiein
National Guard
Cedar Falls
Co. FL
Wilimek
Waterton Companies
Fred Fisher
Weetarn
Hodge
Setredite
George Bris
Des Moines
Co. A
German Raider Seeadler Attacks Atlantic Shipping
Survivors report the Seeadler, a heavily armed German raider, engaged merchant ships in the South Atlantic after leaving Germany in July. It is said to be provisioned for 18 months with munitions and explosives, carrying a crew of 61 under Captain Akner. Several vessels including the Gladys Boyle and Charles Gounod were sunk or forced to surrender, with reports of a Norwegian flag visible during attacks and a 22 day voyage to Brazil before turning toward Africa.
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Kin Janeira
Mare Bia
North Sea
South Atlantic
Weston
Seaadler
Seaagle
Success
Cduvhge
Moene
Germany
Raltern
Rin Janeiro
iPrench Hark
Jornate de Graal
Brazil
Commiernn
Akner
Gladys Boyle
Charles Gounod
Borhefoucauld
Antoinine
Taples
Lady Island
Rohmeath
Hongarth
Perse
Mantyiden
Plymouth
Ehiegen- Ringer
Old Glory Flies on Danish Isles big check paid
Washington reports the US pays 108000 for the Danish West Indies. Transfer makes the Virgin Islands part of the United States with St. Thomas as a key harbor to be developed as a naval base for Panama Canal protection. Advertisement notes Smoke Diamond Inc. and a cigar brand.
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Washington
West Indies
United States
Panama Canal
Thins Wits
Chicago Rally Builds Round the Flag Parade
Chicago launches a broad patriotism demonstration with cadets guards veterans scouts and citizens marching. Navy recruiter John Grady notes over 1500 enlistments nationwide in the past week and predicts rising numbers as Mayor Thompson and local leaders rally support. Officials including M Dickinson and Gov. Lowden will address the gathering.
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New York
John Grady
United States Navy
Iowa Cities Will Join Procession Des Moines
A state wide movement to promote patriotism and universal military training will start in Des Moines on April 4. UW. HW. Paotk, chairman of the Des Moines royalty day committee, announced that more than 10,000 people have pledged to participate in ceremonies led by Rever Admiral Peary and the former secretary Stinigan. Invitations will be sent to other large cities in Iowa to participate in the parade.
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Polk
WO State
Parchiade
Eloquent Plea by Sen. Hiram Johnson
Senator Hiram Johnson delivers a stirring call in Philadelphia urging unwavering defense of democratic ideals and citizens’ rights. He warns that neglecting these principles could undermine the nation, urging resolve amid a tense public moment.
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Sen
Hiram Johnson
Inspiring Scene at Independence Hall Rally
A patriotic rally at Independence Hall drew Putthdelphia residents toward a renewed sense of national pride. Speakers included Hirai W. Johnson and Senator Tram Chilfornda, with organizers planning a commemorative event linked to 1876 celebrations.
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Independence Hall
Dan
Maren
Mitriotic
Todas
Hellehee
Hirai W. Johnson
Tram Chilfornda
Fragmentary Philosophical Reflections on Nation and Citizenship
A distorted excerpt discusses national identity and civic protection, warning that a nation relying on its citizens' loyalty risks dissolving its social fabric. It contrasts tension and strife with the duty to defend citizenship and heritage, implying a crisis of unity.
President Had Inside Advices On U-Boat War
Washington reports reveal official admission that the United States knew in January of the looming order against neutral ships. Count von Bernstorff allegedly knew weeks before publication and urged repeal. German officials accuse the U S of forcing war while noting Sussex note as prior policy.
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Washington, D
Zimmermanon
United States
Germany
Count von Bernstorff
Germenys
America
United Stat
Wat Zimmermann
Wilson Sategal
Why Guardsmen Favor Universal Training
Local guardsmen express strong support for universal military training, oppose volunteerism, and cite parental objections delaying enlistment. Lieut Fisher notes the universal plan would save the nation in war, while critics see risks in relying on voluntary enlistment and parents’ opposition. Fisher may become captain of Company G.
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Fisher
National Guards
Co. G
State of War Decided by Cabinet Hurries to Completion
Washington with President Wilson and his cabinet moving to finalize plans for a war declaration against Germany. Congress expected to approve a large war credit and raise an army of about 1,000,000. Senate leaders Stone and Hitchcock oppose a declaration. Williams may handle the war resolution. President to address Congress next week.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
United States
Germany
Wilson
Justi
House
Regular Army
Army
Stone
Foreign Relations Committee
Hiteh
Rock
Nebra
Williams
Mississippi
Senate
Quiet Prevails in Spain, Envoy Reports in Spain
Quiet prevailed in Spain yesterday according to a dispatch received by Ambassador Riano in Madrid. The report notes tranquility nationwide and mentions a meeting held at Valladolid today, amid calm across the country as authorities seek to maintain order and stability.
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Waenington
D. C
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