French Forge Ahead Threaten New German Line In Laon Sector
Paris reports Allied forces push center and right toward St Quentin and La Fere despite fierce German resistance. French gains include crossing the Ailette and reaching near the Oise north of La Fere while German attempts to flood valleys and halt the advance fail in several sectors. Official summaries note heavy enemy losses and continued quiet along other front areas.
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Paris
St. Quentin
la Fere
Aisne
St Quentin
Oise
Ailette
Somme
Canal of
Tergnier
Oise Valley
la Ferv
Boissons
Margival
Rheims
Germany
British and German clashes along Arras front report
Official British report from France says patrols clashed with German detachments from Beauraing to Etreillers with several counterattacks repelled near Aizecourt le Bas Hametz le Cambrai and Vraucourt. British advances near Ecoust and Oraye cited with few prisoners taken and rail workings to Arras disturbed by mine explosion.
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London
Beauraing
Etreillers
France
Arras
Hellich
Croisilles
Eccust
Etreillers - Ranmera - Les - Cambrai - Beauraing
Aizecourt-le-Bas
Hanmetz-lee- Cambrai
Vraucourt
Eecust
Oraije
Neuville-St Vanet
Megant
Vermelice
Rear-Guard Battles Favor the Germans Says Berlin Report
Berlin dispatch says German rear-guard battles favor the Axis on both banks of the Somme and the Vire in the southern France theater. British and French forces are reported engaged in ongoing riverline actions with daily attrition and shifting fronts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Eurthern
Russians Retreat on Romanian Front Amid German Pressure
Petrograd reports Russian troops withdrew about two-thirds of a mile to the east after German attacks along the Romanian frontier ridge. Berlin dispatch says Archduke Joseph’s forces stormed positions between Sobomtar and Dzobanos valleys and captured 600 Russians.
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Petrograd
London
Jfivers
Silha
Ohvanich
Berlin
Archduke Joseph
Rumanian
Sobomtar
Dzobanos
Restless Bulgarian Army around Monastir raises fears
Reports from Serbian headquarters in the last days describe serious trouble among Bulgarian troops near Monastir. Several regiments reportedly defected en masse due to supply friction and strained relations with their commander. Major units are being reorganized, moving suspected loyalists to safer positions.
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Tondon
Monastir
Sinking of French battleship Danton in the Mediterranean
The French battleship Danton, 9,028 tons, was torpedoed in the Mediterranean on March 19. About 206 men were lost and 806 were saved by escort destroyer Massie and patrol boats. The submarine was reported sunk after the attack and the Danton’s commander was Lieutenant Captain Murahe. the ship served with 12 200-pounders and 3 inch guns before the war.
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Paria
Marvel
Danton
Minery
Victioma
Maxone
Massie
Mediterranean
Murahe
Penton
Brest
Prohibition of All French Imports Declared by Cabinet
Paris report states the cabinet and minister of commerce issued a decree prohibiting all imports except those explicitly authorized by the government upon application. The order reflects a sweeping protectionist policy affecting French commerce and international trade.
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Paris
Fort Williams Soldier Dies of Bullet Wound Near Batteries
Private John Poor of the coast artillery corps died last night from a bullet wound near the 12 inch gun batteries at Fort Williams Cape Elizabeth after two prowlers fired on sentries. He was 21, a year in service, son of Robert Poor of Clarksta le. Guards tightened patrols following the incident and a warning shot had been fired earlier at the prowlers.
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Portland
John Poor
Coast Artillery Corps
Fort Williams
Por
Robert, Poor
Clarkstale
Cape Elizabeth
Forti
Headlights
Toor
Wight
Relief workers withdrawn from Belgium to Havre France
Washington March 24 American relief workers in Belgium and American Minister Brand Whitlock have been formally withdrawn from Belgium and will be replaced by members of the joint neutral commission largely under Dutch military supervision. Whitlock will go to Havre France to resume duties as minister at the temporary Belgian capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Belgium
Brand Whitlock
State Department
Joint
Mr. Whitlock
Havre
France
Republican form of government for Russia
London dispatch reports the central committee and parliamentary representatives of the constitutional democratic party at Petrograd voting in favor of a republican form of government for Russia. The vote marks a decisive stance by the party on Russia’s political future amid ongoing upheaval.
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Russia
Constitutional Democratic Party
London
Petrograd
Russiia
Tornado Slashes New Albany. Dozens Dead and Hurt
A destructive tornado swept New Albany Indiana on March 24 killing between 25 and 50 people and injuring around 100 or more. Widespread destruction hit residences a ferro factory district and a negro school building with two blocks of path and more than a mile long. Fatalities and missing persons were reported as wreckage was cleared and bodies removed to undertakers.
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New Albany
Siporous
Neve
Planta
Namie
Hanes, Alm
Floyd
Southern Telephone Company of
Indiana
Arew
Werthon
Baylis
Truth to the Czar Sparks Imperial Tension in Russia
A Petrograd dispatch recounts Grand Duke Nicholas Mikhailovich telling Emperor Nicholas II the truth about Rasputin and Russia’s war strain. The emperor reacts with gratitude, then the grand duke is ordered to retire. A letter to the emperor warns of new troubles and warns about ministers and court intrigues.
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London
Nicholas Michaeloviteh
Petrogrid
Tlevetates
Nicholas
Grand Duke
Granduke
Vimes
Siberia
Turkestan
Caucaais
Austin
Rim
Pou
Healdton Crew Survives Torpedo Sinking Off Atlantic
Captain Christopher of Healdton reports a submarine attack on March 2. Survivors include W. Chandler mate Brooklyn Hodgkins third mate Norfolk Walter Johnson Hoboken E Leveaux Brooken George Healy BR Smith and Steiner. Dyer reached port with survivors after 112 hours at sea in bitter cold.
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London
Healdton
W. Chandler
Brooklyn
Hodgkins
Norfolk
Walter Johnson
Hoboken
E. Leveaux
Oles Brooken
George Healy
San Francisco
BR. Smith
Chicago
Abn Steiner
Satan
Pittsburg
Dyer
Associated Province
Ove
Java
Gate Channel
Gloucester fish industry halted by strike of 250
Gloucester's fishing trade is arrested as a strike of about 250 workers ties up the sector. Netting crews, shipboard teams, and associated crews walk out, halting daily landings and endangering the southern mackerel trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester Fish Industry
Gloucester
Mama
Death Caused by Natural Illness In Essex Center Case
Burlington March 20 The autopsy on Charles Guiette of Essex Center conducted by doctors B H Stone and G W Whitney, after the body was exhumed, indicated death from heart trouble following bronchial inflammation. State's Attorney Allen Martin ordered the test results to be sent to confirm the death certificate.
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Burlington
Reemm
Dre B. H Stone
G. W Whitney
Late Laboratory
Charles Guyette
Essex Center
Allen Martin
Martn
Robbery at New Bedford Store Targets Ex-Whaling Captain
Capt Henry C Hathaway a former whaling captain and US shipping employee was robbed of between 400 and 700 dollars in his New Bedford store last night. A jewelry salesman entered with a mail bag showing a watch then another man appeared with a revolver demanding cash. The pair fled in a car, suspected to be from out of town, keeping Hathaway at gunpoint. The incident ties to local lore around the whale ship Gazelle and Jake Royle Reilly, with officers investigating the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
Mass
Henry C. Hathaway
United States
Jake Royle Reilly
Explosion under car shocks Springfield area
Fragmented report describes an explosion under a car near Springfield Massachusetts on March 24. Text mentions high speed equipment, Vermont explosives, and damage to street scene with shattered windows. Details are unclear and garbled but indicate a large blast impacting nearby street and bank activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mass
Feders
Cambridge
Vermont
St Alers
Jne J. Dorie
Cuninn
Far-Reaching War Plans Outlined by U S Government
Washington March 24 The United States moves to aggressive measures if war with Germany is declared. A complete program spanning military naval industrial and financial actions is planned with no half way steps. Army deployment remains a future consideration while cabinet and congressional action shape revenue taxes and loans for the Entente allies.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Germany
Council of National Defense
Wilson
Congress
Senate
House
Clark
Kitchah
Washington
Capitol
McAdoo
Kitchin
Hull
Wayr Ands Means
Experta
Gov
Harding
Federal Reserve Board
New York
Cipation
Mass troops to be called out soon in Massachusetts
Massachusetts officials held talks with War Secretary Baker and announced that within days Massachusetts National Guard regiments will be called to guard arsenals, reservoirs, and other works in the state. Governor McCall met President Wilson to report the guard’s readiness and preliminary appropriation for quick service.
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Washington, D.C
Metall
Massachusetts
Baker
War Department
Masachusetts
Petor. McCall
Wilson
Missing Men in Barre Spur Wide Search for Powers and Watkins
Authorities search Barre for two missing men, James Powers and John Watkins. Watkins, a long employed city water department worker, vanished after a fire at ex Alderman Keefe’s house with tracks leading into the street. Powers, jailed for intoxication, fled along the river after tossing his dinner pail. Sheriff offers 50 dollar reward for Powers.
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Michael Keefe
Ster Street
Watking
Watkins
Water Department
Poliee
Blackwell Street
Jaimes Powers
Funeral for Mrs. Thomas J. Blann Draws Large Attendance
The funeral of Mrs. Thomas J. Blann, who died Wednesday, was held yesterday from her home at 138 South Main Street. Rev. J. W. Barnett officiated. Numerous friends and relatives attended. The body rests at Elmwood vault with spring interment planned at Hope cemetery. Memorial tributes and floral contributions came from family, coworkers, and numerous friends and neighbors.
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Thomas J. Blann
South Main Street
J. W. Barnett
Glee Wood
John Mary Andrew
Peter Reid
George Booth
John Booth
David Stephen
Alex. Robertson
Elmwood Cemetery
Hope Cemetery
Pillow
George Straiten
Martinson Hastate Co
George Straiton
Martinson Ald
Gerrard-Barclay Company
Obe. Anderson
PD. Poduzzi
John Bisset
R. Cruden
William Moir
Mins McDonald
Alex
Robertson
Ray Wheaton
Fred Cutts
Alex, Milne
Fowlie
W. B. McKengie
Muteh
McTayish
William Duthie
Mac Andrew
Mclean
William Milne
William Manran
George Pithin
Inurrain
Full-Fledged Citizens From Barre Area Naturalization Session
Judge H D Howe presided as 37 new citizens were naturalized in a Rutland court session. Names span Canada Scotland England and Europe with many Montpelier Barre and South Harte residents among the new Americans. The list includes George Enix Johnson Thomas Howard Boomhower and others after last year’s preliminaries led by Clerk FS Platt.
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Barre
United States
H. D. Howe
iRatre
FS Platt
Rutland
George Enix Johnson
Canada
Marchfield
Theter Howard Boomhower
Groton
Joseph Weir Jackson
Scotland
Harnett Jublin Clayton Ringer
Wallsfield
Albert Mimer Kingsbury
Waitefield
William McRutehle
Graniteviiie
George Raymond Kingbury
Wallafeld
Toske Lavin
Spain
Montpelier
Ee Cutlerres
Antonin Pevitturs
Italy
Carlo Melada
Argentine
August Carleton
Finland
Josef Gapit
Austria
Richard Fitzgerald
Candas
Alexander Crwir
Charlie Chapman
England
South Harte
Alexander Fowtie
Darre
Dennis Baldini
Switzerland
John Joseph Shea
Ireland
William Robertson
Marre
Charles Garrow Barr
William Taoes
Harte
Allessandro Micheli
Esidio Cenci
Sarre
Lewis Carri
Giovensl Bottinetti
Taty
Ernesto Rizzi
Beery
Richard Jake Harris
Gramiteriile
Densid Mc
Vermont House approves equipment for militia and universal training
The House passed bill 434 to provide equipment and supplies for state forces and adopted a joint resolution on universal military training. Senate activity included salary measures for the auditor of accounts and several bills sent to third reading. Budget items covered highway funding and local charter amendments. lawmakers rejected a bill to raise listers’ pay.
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Senate
House
Public Service Commission
Morse
Rutland
Howe
Morrisville
County Lourte
All Haven
Mrr
Brooks
Montpelier
Deyette
Henson
Illegal liquor sale charge in Websterville court hearing set
Angel Edesa and an accomplice were held in 340 pounds bail after a liquor sale raid by Deputy Dennis Donahue and Norman Pratt. Edesa pleads not guilty as a forenoon hearing with Justice H W Scott is scheduled for Tuesday. Police booked the haul at the Edesa homestead including wine gin whiskey and other spirits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angel Edesa
Pilice
Oll Haymarket
Native of Montpelier Bolton Dies After Illness
Herre Bolton a car repairer for the central Vermont railroad in Barre died at City hospital Friday after an illness of two months. Death was due to fright’s disease. The body was taken to Duffy & Noone undertaking in Depot Square. Arrangements for the funeral not completed. Bolton was born in Montpelier 1482 a man of Revere Holtton. He lived in Montpelier then moved to Barre and stayed at the Verzelt hotel in Doarl street when ill health overtook him. He had a brother in Franklin or Springfield. The exact date of death was today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herre Bolton
Central Vermont Railroad
Barre
City Hospital
Duffy & Noopae
Depot Square
Deveannd
Montpelier
Revere Holten
Vailey
Montprtiex
Residvaire
Rerzetl Hotel
Doarl Street
Franklin
Springfield
Maes
Sued Wrong Party In Rutland Damages Case
In Rutland on March 14 a suit was filed by Mike firwee Heol against Standard Gil company over damages for negligence after a bedi dm oll ink Wee was to be installed in a l store. The case concerns a trip and injury allegedly caused by faulty premises. The plaintiff seeks damages and the matter proceeded to trial planning.
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Rutland
Fegimew Teak
Standard Gil Company
Hom & Eee
BSC
Mike Firwee
Dany
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Laon
LaFere
Dhe Ailette Jowhinds
Neuville
London Reports
Entente
Fort Guard
Fort Reservation
Oumentiry
Nichols Block
Muomier
Pet Erder
Alex Tromeie
Preedest
Angus’ McDeenabil
Bellum
Joint Neutral Commission
Ind
Czar
Michaeloviteh
Christopher of
Essex
Gov. McCall
Hall
Isle LaMotte
Websterville
Henry Bolton
Barre City Hospital
Retland
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