Why the Dardanelles Hold Was Attacked
The commission report states the Dardanelles expedition began on Churchill's initiative to defend Egypt. It details war council debates on naval versus joint attack, Russian pressure, and the push for bombardment of Gallipoli with Constantinople as the objective, noting mixed views from naval advisers and a leaning toward combined action.
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Associated Press
London
Dardanelles
Great Britain
Winston Spencer Churchill
Admiraltty
Churchill
War Council
Egypt
Senate Debates Rule Change on Cloture and War Policy
Washington March 8 The Senate opened debate on a cloture amendment approved by both parties with Senator Martin seeking unanimous consent Our leader said no desire to end debate while Senator Lodge urged faster action Senator Sherman condemned the President's neutrality policy and signaled support for arming ships only if necessary, warning against using rules to block debate The discussion followed calls for restraint as lawmakers weighed delaying actions and potential war moves continued on Page H.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Democratic
Republic
Martin
Senior Lodge
Foreign Relations Committee
Pomerene
Sherman
Lusitania
Navy
New York
Rowland Township Pushes Road Work at County Meeting
The Oreregway meeting of the new veer PoifOomMission discussed chaingang duties on Rowland road. Chairman J. M. Butler and attorney HF Stacy noted Rowland township’s balance and that St Paul town was funding road work. Delegations from several parts of the county attended. another commission meeting is set for Thursday.
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Speedy Spatch
Linderton
Mack
J. M. Butler
HF Stacy
Rowland Township
Rowland Road
St. Paul Town
Land
Rowan
Kon St Paul's
Bad Weather Halts Major War Actions Across Fronts
European war reports show a weather induced pause with little notable military action aside from sporadic artillery. Berlin notes 21 steamers, 10 sailing vessels and 16 fishing craft totaling 91 000 tons sunk by submarines recently in several sectors.
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Paris
Oise
C Aisne
Berlin
Artillery Actions Continue on Front Between Oise and Aisne
Paris reports lively artillery engagements between the Oise and the Aisne with patrol encounters near Moulin-Sous-Toutvent. In Lorraine northeast of Embermenil French detachments penetrated German trenches, took fifteen prisoners, and damaged enemy works. A German attack near Seppois-le-Haut was repulsed. French reconnoitering parties near Hilsen inflicted losses. The remainder of the front was quiet.
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Paris
Oise
Aisne
Lorraine
Seppois-Le- Haut
Moulin-Sous- Toutvent
Embermenil
Seppois-le-Haut
Hilsen
Quiet Front After Weather Delays In Western Theatre
Berlin reports conditions on the Franco Belgian front were generally quiet due to bad weather. The only violence occurred in Champagne where artillery fire was heavy. reconnoiters between the Somme and the Oise saw 17 British and French captured and several machine guns seized.
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Berlin
Sayville
Champagne
Somme
Oise
Unimportant Operations Reported on Russian Fronts
Berlin dispatch notes yesterday’s operations on the Russian front as unimportant. Macedonian front reports only outpost skirmishes with minor activity north of Lake Doiran and a Russian railway train derailment caused by bombs between Vileika and Molodechno.
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Berlin
Sayville
Macedonia
Vileika
Molodechno
Lake Doiran
Russians Press Turks in Persia and Italian Front Updates
The war office reported Russian forces advancing from Hamadan in Persia after capturing the Asadabad summit, then occupying Kangover. In Italy, heavy artillery and small engagements persisted on the Trentino front with the Italian front repelling attacks. no major events noted on the Julian front.
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Petrograd
London
Persia
Hamadan
War Office
Asadabad
Kangover
Rome
Admiraltty
Trentino
Adige Valley
Julian
Australian boxer Carey appeals to governor to lift NY ban
Les Carey appealed to Governor Wittman to reverse the state ban on his boxing appearance. The Australian was barred for evading military duty in Australia, and the governor refused the plea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Les Carey
Wittman
New York State
Federal Grand Jury to Hear Evidence on German Plots
Federal investigators prepare to present documentary evidence linking Dr Chandre Chakraborty and Ernest Sekunna to a plan to foment a revolution in India with Alfred Zimmermann's approval. Bail bonds for Chakraborty and Sekunna were withdrawn as authorities pursue German wartime intrigue. The jury recently indicted Albert Sander and Karl Wannenberg of the Central Powers Film Exchange for conspiring to obtain British war secrets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Chandre Chakraborty
Ernest Sekunna
India
Alfred Zimmermann
Dr. Chakraborty and
Sekunna
National Surety Company
United States
Dr. Chakraborty
Wilhelmstrasse
Berlin
Foreign Office
Albert A. Sander
Karl Wannenberg
Central Powers Film Exchange
Vardaman condemned over armed neutrality stance in Mississippi
A petition circulated in Wiggins Stone County Mississippi condemns Senator James K Vardaman for opposing the armed neutrality bill. Citizens sign to support the President and the policy to arm merchant ships for commerce protection.
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Assoviated
Wiggins
Miss
Vardaman
Stone County
Mississippi
James K. Vardaman
Missouri House Defeats Confidence Motion in Senator Stone
In Jefferson City on March 8 the Missouri House defeated a motion to express confidence that Senator Stone acted from patriotic motives in opposing the armed neutrality bill while declaring Missouri voters supported the President. The roll was 56 to 82.
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Associated Press
Jefferson City
United States
Stone
Missouri
Missouri House of Representatives
Last National Guard units to leave by March 25
General Pershing reports the last National Guard units from the border will march home by March 25. Some returning troops will ride in chair cars and day coaches due to a shortage of tourist sleepers.
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Associated Press
Washington
National Guard
General Pershing
War Department
Nationalist MPs Skip London House Session
Nationalist members of parliament from the William O'Brien and Laurence Grinnell groups and an Independent Nationalist failed to appear in the House of Commons after a London meeting about home rule for Ireland. They adopted a resolution affirming the Irish party would remain in London and oppose the government while backing the allies' cause.
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Associated Press
London
Tower House
Ireland
House of Commons
William O’brien
Laurence Grinnell
North Westmeath
President Wilson Needs Rest After Illness
Washington reports at noon that the President’s temperature was above normal and absolute rest for several days is necessary. He spent a quiet night and prospects indicate he will remain in bed for several days though the illness is not serious.
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Associated Press
Washington
Grayson
Wilson
Lumberton Man Killed by Flying Wheel at Saw Mill
Luther Townsend was struck by a flying wheel and killed instantly at a saw mill near Moss Neck in Robeson County, North Carolina. The engine belt broke, causing the large driving wheel to fly off, breaking Townsend’s neck and arm. fellow mill worker Hector Duncan was only slightly injured.
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Lumberton
N. C
Luther Townsend
Moss Neck
Mr. Townsend
Hector Duncan
Army recruiting tops four thousand in February
Washington reports February recruiting added 4,852 men to the regular army. Officers believe the force can reach its authorized strength by June 30.
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Associated Press
Washington
War Department
Rebels Captured and Held in Cuban Prisons
Associated Press reports in Havana that Interior Secretary Hevia brought ex President Jose Miguel Gomez, Colonel Quinones, the former Camaguey military chief, Captain Izquierda and several lieutenants of the insurgent forces captured near Placetas. General Gomez is confined at the presidio while others are sent to Cabansas fortress.
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Associated Press
Havana
Cuba
Hevia
Jose Miguel Gomez
Quinones
Camaguey
Juan Izquierda
Placetas
Gomez
Presidio
Cabansas
Minnesota House backs filibuster condemnation with one dissent
St. Paul Minnesota March 8 the Minnesota House approved a resolution condemning United States Senators who led the filibuster against the armed neutrality bill with a single dissent by Socialist F G Strand.
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Associated Press
St. Paul
Minn
United States
Minnesota House Today
F. G. Strand
Border patrols guard Rio Grande as Villa bands loom
At Fort Hancock Texas on March 8 patrols of cavalry scouted the border for armed bands from Mexico. Troops under Captain Crossman reinforced river fords while regulars and national guards stood to repel any crossing. A Villa band led by Spiranio Holguin was located on the Mexican side and seen smuggling near the San Juan mine seven miles south of the border.
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Associated Press
Fort Hancock
Texas
Murguia
San Martin Ranch
Thirty Third Michigan Infantry
Crossman
National Guard
Villa
Rio Grande
Spiranio Holguin
Holguin
San Juan
Coal prices surge as miners push for higher he price
Chicago march report shows coal operators seeking steep new contracts with major buyers. The New York Central buys 600000 tons at 2.00 a ton, Southern Railway 900000 tons at 1.65, upper lakes Pocahontas coal at 3.75, dock pay 3.00, Louisville & Nashville 2.00. Industry notes no mine shortage but rail car shortages curb output.
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Associated Press
Chicago
New York Central
Southern Railway
Upper-Lakes
Pocahontas Mine
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Alabama
Government crop report shows March farm stocks
The March crop report from the agriculture department lists corn on farms March 1 at 789,416,000 bushels versus 1,116,559,000 last year. Wheat on farms March 1 stands at 101,365,000 bushels, down from 244,448,000 last year. Oats on farms total 393,985,000 bushels, compared with 598,148,000 last year. Barley on farms is 32,841,000 bushels, down from 58,301,600 last year.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department of Agriculture Today
Representative Lever backs bipartisan House organization
Washington March 8 Representative Lever of South Carolina long chairman of the House Agriculture committee since the 63rd Congress announced he favors a bipartisan organization for the upcoming Congress. He is the first prominent Democrat to openly advocate such a plan.
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Associated Press
Washington
Representative Lever
South Carolina
House Agriculture Committee
House
Wilson Poised to Act on Armed Neutrality Amid Sub warfare
Indications mount that President Wilson may move on armed neutrality after Germany declares ruthless submarine warfare. He is reportedly considering three options while the Senate weighs rule changes and an eventual extra session. The President, though ill with a cold, is said to have sufficient authority to arm merchant ships.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Germany
Senate
Congress
Columbia's Case Before Board Re nitrate plant site
Government Nitrate Board led by Baker Lane and Houston held a public hearing in Washington DC on March 8 to hear Columbia's claim for the location of a nitrate fixation plant. Plans to tour power sites were scrapped due to a late train. the delegation expected to depart for Augusta, Georgia at 5:50 PM.
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Columbia
D. C
Government Nitrate Board
Baker
Lane
Houston
Olumbia
Augusta
British Cavalry Close to Bagdad Reach
London March 8 British cavalry is believed within 12 miles of Bagdad Major General F B Maurice chief director of military operations at the war office told the Associated Press this afternoon
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Associated Press
London
Bagdad
F. B. Maurice
War Office
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National Capital
Justice White
British Commission
Spencer Churchill
T_-council
Narrows
Lord Fisher
James Wolfe Murray
Gallipoli
Constantinople
Arthur Wilson
Lord Kitchener
Sir Arthur Wilson
Senator Sherman
Erucus
Tate
Sherwat
Yaedhante
Kiely
Obeson County
Zimmermann
United States Cavalry
American Ranch
Department of Agriculture
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