Americans Freed From German Detention Camp On Way To Switzerland
Neutrals including Americans aboard the Yarrowdale are released after quarantine ends in Brandenberg camp. Prisoners moved toward Switzerland via Linden as Berlin reports the release followed spotted fever quarantine. Also, President Wilson plans to arm merchant ships and convene Congress on April 16.
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Associated Press
London
Berlin
Germany
Brandenpure
Switzerland
Linden
Nerlin
Reuters
Amsterdam
President Wilson Confined to Bed Delays Cabinet Meeting
Washington reports President Wilson remains in bed with a cold and cancels the Friday cabinet meeting. His condition shows some improvement, but he will not receive callers today per his physician's orders.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Parisi Route Out of Berlin Sees 59 Yarrowdale Men
In Herne Switzerland dated March 9, a report states 59 men from Yarrowdale form part of the group that has left Berlin for Switzerland via Paris.
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Herne
Switzerland
Parisi
Ie Yarrowdale
Berlin
Bergensfjord Arrives in New York Without Passengers
The Norwegian liner Bergensfjord from Bergen via Halins reached New York in ballast. Under owner orders no passengers or cargo were taken on. hundreds in Bergen awaited U.S. arrivals. Kirkwall was avoided, and Halifax delayed three days for crew inspection before the ship proceeded.
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Associated Press
New York
Bergensfjord
Bergen
Norway
United States
Kirkwall
Great Britain
Elifax
Iml Shin
Burglars Hold Boy as Hostage in Kansas City Home Raid
In Kansas City, burglars entered A. P. Nichols home and, finding only his 13 year old son, used him as a hostage while they waited for the Nichols couple to return. The pair then robbed the house of money and jewelry valued at $12 000 before releasing the boy.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
A. P. Nichols
Do You Get Your Paper Regularly
A notice requests readers who do not receive The Wilmington Dispatch by 6 30 PM to call the Circulation Department at 176 or 206 to help perfect the delivery system so everyone may read their newspaper by supper time.
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Wilmington Dispatch
Dispatch
German naval officer Cap tain Fritzen arrested in California
Captain Alfred Fritzen, described as a German naval officer, was arrested by a U S special agent in Hartwood near Los Angeles on suspicion of felony related to a plot to destroy the Welland Canal. He offered no details, said he had been in the United States three years, and had toured Cuba. Federal agents had tracked him for six months after he arrived in Los Angeles yesterday, previously appearing in the area under the name Piper and working as a ranch hand for Frank S Hart. No incriminating papers were found.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Alfred Fritzen
Hartwood
Here
Department of Justice
Welland Canal
Washington
Fritzen
United States
Cuba
Piper
Frank S. Hart
Hart
Indictment in New York Forms Conspiracy Case
Alfred A. Fritzen was indicted by a Federal jury on April 17 1916 for an alleged conspiracy to blow up the Welland Canal. Indictments also target Captain Franz von Papen Wolf von Igel Captain Hans Tauscher and Constantine Covani. Von Papen Tauscher and Igel are en route back to Germany Covani’s whereabouts are unknown.
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New York
Alfred A. Fritzen
Hartwood
Cal
United States
Welland Canal
Franz von Papen
Wolf von Igel
Hans Tauscher
America
The
Krupps
Constantine Covani
Giovanni Gonzales
Coveni
Fritzen
von Papen
Germany
Covani
Disguised Girl Tries to Enlist in Army
A girl disguised as a boy attempted to enlist at the Montgomery recruiting station claiming to be William M. Calloway, son of J. T. Callaway of Deatsville Alabama. She cried when asked to strip for examination and said she cut her hair in vain.
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Associated Press
Montgomery
Ala
William M. Calloway
J. T. Callaway
Deatsville
German and Hindu Charged in U.S. Revolt Plot
Dr. Ernest Skinner, German, and Dr. Chanadra Chakraberty, Hindu, arrested in New York for alleged plan to launch a military expedition against a foreign power. Police seized 10,000 aluminum caps, documents, and chemicals in their upscale residence. Wolff von Igel, a former embassy attaché, linked to the case as alleged recipient of $60,000 for German propaganda. von Igel believed en route to Germany with Count von Bernstorff under safe conduct.
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Ernest Skinner
Chanadra Chakraberty
New York
Wolff von Igel
Welland Canal
Washington
United States
von Igel
Germany
Count von Bernstorff
Skinner and
Chakraberty
Extra Session 10 Soon to be Called
Washington reports Speaker Clark seeks the likely date for an extra session of Congress. President considering arming American merchant ships now, with Attorney General Gregory and Secretary Lansing backing the authority. Some members push for at least two weeks between call and convening. The move could precede a session to fund and pass overdue appropriations.
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Associated Press
Washington
Clark
White House
Congress
Gregory
Lansing
Motors Corporation declares dividend in adapting payments
New York March 9 General Motors Corporation today declared a quarterly dividend of 3 percent on common stock placing that issue on a 12 percent annual basis as against the previous 4 percent. The General Motors Company the operating company of the corporation declared a regular quarterly dividend of 15 percent on the common stock.
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Associated Press
New York
General Motors Corporation
General Motors Company
Dutch Frontier Closure Reported by German Despatch
London reports that the Dutch Belgian frontier was closed by German forces according to a Central News despatch from Amsterdam.
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Associated Press
London
Amsterdam
Berlin admits ground lost in WWI front actions
German reports claim gains against Russians on the Romanian front with prisoners and machines. Champagne fighting yields French gains and a Hill 304 setback. German assault on Russian positions near the TroTus and Uzl Valleys costs captives and guns. Berlin notes 91 Entente aircraft lost last month versus 24 German. Yarrowdale captives released and sent to Switzerland.
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Champagne
Verdun
Paris
Maisons de Champagne
Berth
Trotus
Uzul
Entente
Berlin
Atlantic
Germany
Switzerland
Teutons Take Strong Positions on Romanian Front
Berlin reports Teutonic forces attacked the northern Romanian front and captured strong Russian positions. More than 600 prisoners were taken in yesterday’s action. Official report notes Front of Prince Leopold. Continued on Page Eight.
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Teutons
Berlin
Sayville
War Office
Prince Leopold
Death of Marcus Count von Zeppelin in Berlin
A Berlin dispatch to Reuters via Amsterdam reports Marcus Count von Zeppelin died Thursday after a dysentery illness and subsequent postoperative complications. The condition worsened after mumps and lung inflammation hindered nourishment and strength.
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Associated Press
London
Marcus
Count von Zeppelin
Berlin
Reuter’s
Amsterdam
Thaw Extradition Hearing Delayed by Lunacy Case
Governor Brumbaugh said no extradition hearing for Harry K. Thaw to New York will occur until lunacy proceedings are concluded. Thaw remains in a Philadelphia hospital after slitting his throat during a police manhunt for a December assault on a Kansas boy. Lunacy hearings, filed by Thaw’s mother, start next Monday.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Brumbaugh
Harry K. Thaw
New York
Thaw
Kansas
Million Dollar Fire Destroys Detroit Grain Elevator
A spectacular blaze in Detroit today destroyed the Detroit Railroad Company grain elevator and adjoining properties. The loss is estimated at 1.6 million dollars. The sixty year old sheet iron structure held over 300000 bushels of grain, mainly wheat, and collapsed an hour after discovery. no injuries were reported.
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Associated Press
Detroit, Mich
Detroit Railroad Company
L&N Guards Property At Ohio River Bridge
Evansville Indiana March 9 guards have been posted at approaches to the Louisville and Nashville Railroad bridge over the Ohio River between Evansville and Henderson Kentucky. The company said the step protects against possible consequences of the international crisis.
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Associated Press
Evansville
Ind
Ohio River
Henderson
President to Call Extra Session in April
President Wilson announced today the decision to convene an extra session of Congress on April 16 and said he has power to arm American merchantmen against German submarines violating international law. He indicated he will act to arm merchant ships at once.
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Asociated Press
Washington
Wilson
Congress
Associated Press
Supreme Court Considers Government Suit to Break Up U S Steel
Arguments began in Washington today as the government seeks to dissolve United States Steel Corporation. Assistant Attorney General Todd outlined early combinations from 1898 to 1900 creating nine corporations from 100 units, noting over capitalization and heavy promoter stock.
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Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court
United States Steel Corpo
Justice McReynolds
Todd
J. P. Morgan & Co
Mr. Todd
Andrew Carnegie
Morgan
Gary
House Steel
Steel Corporation
Justice Day
Bureau of Corporations
Decline in U S Cold Storage Eggs in March Report
Washington March 9 The Agriculture Department reports March 1 cold storage eggs at 193 716 dozen, down 97.2 percent from February and 86.3 percent from a year ago. American cheese in cold storage stood at 12 069 756 pounds, down 35.6 percent from February and about 29.8 percent less than a year ago.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Department of Agriculture
Secret wireless on German prize Appam uncovered
Norfolk March 9 reliable authority says on capture of the Appam by Marshal Saunders the vessel housed an elaborate secret wireless system. A hidden dynamos system powered lights and wireless, with Lieutenant Hans Berg reading messages by flashing bulbs. The hidden setup extended to the boiler room, enabling sent and received messages, prompting court action.
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Associated Press
Norfolk
Marshal Saunders
Appam
Newport News
United States
Germany
Hans Berg
Berg
Lieutenant Berg
Villa claims Durango City capture and Torreon march
El Paso reports Villa partisans claim Durango City has fallen and a 3000 strong force is marching on Torreon. The Villa junta cites a Torreon letter as evidence and notes defections from General Gavira’s Durango garrison. Some reports say Americans are leaving Torreon fearing attack.
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Associated Press
el Paso
Texas
Francisco Villa
Durango City
Durango
Torreon
Gabriel Gavira
Villa Junta
Governor Bickett Grants Full Pardon to Mrs Hand
Special to The Dispatch from Raleigh reports Mrs Gussie Hand, serving two years for killing her husband, received a full pardon after eighteen months in state prison. The governor cited the violent reputation of the husband and Mrs Hand's proximity to motherhood when the shooting occurred.
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Raleigh
N. C
Gussie Hand
State Penitentiary
Bickett
Mercy
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Mrs. Hand
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