French Fight Near Moyon and Oise River Described
London reports fresh German attacks north and south of Bapaume and heavy fighting around Moyon and the right bank of the Oise. Allied forces include American engineers praised for gallantry in Cambrai, with French troops aiding British lines and contesting river crossings along the Somme and Tortille.
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City of
Bapaume
London
War Office
Somme
Licourt
Brie
Peronne
King George Relays Confidence to Haig in World War I
King George sent a message to Field Marshal Haig expressing confidence in the troops. He praised their fortitude courage and self sacrifice as they resist a numerically superior foe. The empire remains calm and content with its soldiers and prays for strength in this trial.
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London
George
Haig
Jnd
Aml
Hostile Airship Sighted Over Egypt Reported
London dispatch reports Cairo residents were warned of a hostile airship seen overhead. An Athens statement said Zeppelins passed Crete, moving north, amid growing air raid concerns.
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Egypt
Cairo
London
Reuter Dia
Patch
Athens
Crete
Americans Leave Stricken Petrograd Amid Occupation Fears
Washington dispatch cites American Consul Tredwell predicting German occupation of Petrograd within 24 hours. The report states virtually all Americans have departed the city as the crisis unfolds.
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Tredwell
Washington
Petrograd
Etule Deportimine
Maret
Submarine Takes Refuge With Spain Reportedly Damaged
A German submarine sought refuge in Ferrel Spain on a Sunday near March 4. The captain said the craft was severely damaged with three crew members aboard. A guard watch was dispatched to protect the vessel and its occupants.
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Ferrel
Spain
Germain Cubmnartoe
Wilson Praised British Leader Amid War Confidence
A fragment notes praise by American figures toward a British leader. It highlights shared resolve and confidence in victory, referencing wartime cooperation and leadership fostering unity. The text mentions figures like Dr Marek and a Marchal, with blurred segments.
Paris Shelling Recurs As Long Range Gun Fires At Paris
Paris reports another air raid alarm early morning with a long range German cannon located west of Laon, about 122 kilometres from Paris. Explosions from shells disrupted Palm Sunday activities as churches filled and civilians sought shelter. An American marine was wounded by shrapnel, saved by a cigarette case’s deflection. no other American casualties reported.
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Paris
Smunilerd
St. Gerain
Laon
Bem
German off ensive shows effort to secure peace by arms
Washington reports the German offensive, described as a desperate military venture, fails to gain decisive advantage. The communiqué notes heavy enemy sacrifices and ongoing fighting northeast of Baderiller, with Allied counteractions and ongoing trench engagements near Toulmir and some gains for German forces in limited sectors.
Fronts report agile action across Europe and Italy
The French front remained extremely active as German offensives in the west continue. In Italy hostile movements were noted with preparations for a new assault. An Austrian detachment made a light attack in the French valley but failed to break through.
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Larcaine
Italy
Frencha
Hay
Savini
Americans Engage In Great Battle Report Confirms No Evidence
Washington reports no confirmation of German claims that American troops fought on the British front. The war department notes only engineers or special units in action with British forces, while officials state British and French operations must be publicly released by those nations. Berlin dispatches claim Ham and Peronne fell and British and American regiments were defeated near Chauny with heavy losses, detailing wide German advances and assaults along the Somme and Cambrai fronts.
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London
France
Havin
Washington, D.C
Lotte
War Department
Cambrai
Pershing
March
General Pershing
Berlin
Ham
Peronne
Chauny
War Office
Monchy
St. Quentin
la Fere
von Dermar
Equancourt
Neurly
Temploux
la Fosse
Boques
von Bulow
Mancourt
Luettwite
von Ottinge
Somme
Crozate Canal
Chauney
German plan shows limited gains across front
London reports based on German plan copies seized from prison sources. The objectives aimed for eight kilometers on day one and two more targets on days two and three, but overall progress appeared limited. Captured machine guns and failed river crossing attempts are noted amid heavy Allied artillery fire.
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London
Reuters Limited
Balkans
American Artillery Presses Toul Front In Bold Shelling
American guns on the Toul front continue strong bombardment of German first line trenches and supply routes. American forces report heavy shelling of St. Barthelemy billets and nearby dumps while gas and high explosive shells fall on American positions. Air photographs later show damage from the artillery actions.
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France
Associated Prey
St. Butissant
Arena
Associated Pi Oh
Toul
Amerivans
Patrol unit captures German sentry in No Man's Land
An American patrol nearly a mile into no man’s land surprised a German listening post. Led by a lieutenant, the group overpowered the guard, with a second German wounded by a bayonet after attempting to shoot the lieutenant. The prisoner reported Allied troops as diligent and enthusiastic despite dire supply conditions.
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Tack
No Man's Land
Nine Americans Decorated for Distinguished Service Cross
The Associated Press reports nine American soldiers were awarded the Distinguished Service Cross on March 25. Three are dead, and the medals will be sent to next of kin. Recipients include Second Lieutenant A W Terrel and several privates and sergeants from the infantry, some already honored by France. Medical Sergeant Peterson died of wounds received during action on March 5. Private Pillengem was mortally wounded defending his post despite heavy fire.
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France
A. W. Terrel
Thomas Peterson
Herman Genioy
Lenni Fillengem
Warner Hall
James H. West
Edgar H. Freeman
Amos Trake
Homer Whited
Peterson
Pillengem
Eis
Stocks Rally After Early Slide In Market
New York stocks opened with a sharp drop amid war related costs but recovered later. The day included mentions of key figures such as HF Abayton and Slayton and noted a prior estate recovery attempt and savings company report, reflecting the era's financial turbulence.
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Slayton
J. W. Vaughan Ertatrie Tryteg
Dreen
Rt Reem
Victory Bread Substitutes Tightened for War Needs
St Albans March 25 Victory bread now requires 25 percent cereal substitutes as a minimum after April 14 to boost wheat flour supply amid short crops. John Cushing, U S Food Administrator, says enforcement will be strict and some bakers may have to close if substitutes are unavailable. accuracy and safety remain priorities.
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St. Albans
Victory
Arting
United States
John Cushing
Cushing
Jin
Wieman
Mr. Cushing
License boards named for Vermont counties by governor
Governor Graham appointed license commissioners for seven Vermont counties. Towns in five counties voted to license general liquor sales, while Brighton in Addison and Chelsea in Orange voted against. Appointments run for one year from April 1 and cover Addison, Rutland, Washington, Kesex, and Orange counties with named commissioners listed for each.
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Vermont
Graham
Brighton
Kyses County
Chelsea
Orange County
Addison County
William
Noonan
Panton
John A. Harrington
Vergennes
Death of Mrs. E. E. Bancroft in Barre
Florence Wheelock Bancroft wife of BoB Bancroft died at City hospital after rheumatic fever illness of about two weeks. Born September 10 1857 in Montpelier she married November 27 1884 and lived in Barre. Survived by husband three children Laura Lelia and Henry two brothers Herbert and Martin Wheelock. Funeral Wednesday at 2 pm at Hedding M E church with Rev. Ligkey officiating. Body to grave at Totah.
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Florence (Wheelock) Bancroft
Bob. Bancroft
City Hospital
Bancroft
Laura
Phil Tipe) Wheelock
Montpelier
Barre
Hedding M. E
Ligeky
Theody
Lem
Beattie and Tetwean Millinery Event Recap
Fragmented notice describes a forthcoming event at the upper east side location with invites for ladies. It mentions a weekly schedule and a family lead event featuring thermal water and evening entertainment, with uncertain specifics due to garbled OCR text.
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Beattie & Tetwean
Img
Andy
Feening
Ohrmigh
IG Atreet
Fourth German ship sunk by submarine near England
The Chattahoochee, 088 tons, seized from Germany when the U.S. entered the war, was sunk off the English coast by a German submarine. The crew of 78 were saved. The vessel was formerly the Hamburg American liner Sachsen and was commanded by Captain R.K. Linn. This marks the third seized German ship sunk by submarines.
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London
Admiralty
New York
Chattahoochee
Sachsen
United States
RK. (. Linn
Evangelists Draw Large Crowd in Barre Service
Evangelist R. S. Smith led a Barre Congregational Church revival that drew a full house with many standing and about 75 coming forward at the close to signal new faith. Otho L Mateh led the choir while Smith prepared a series of services in Randolph after the event. Funeral services for Mrs. Abbie M. Pierce were held at the home of her nephew George F. Ball with Rev. B. Lipsky officiating. The article also notes a derailment near Montpelier and a police identity moment during a station incident.
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R. S. Smith
Otho L. Hmateh
God
Ahriet
Mr. Smith
Othe L. Mateh
Rocklunds
Smith
Randolph
Abbie Pierce
Abbie M. Pierce
George F. Ball
Hill Street
BG. Lipsky
Hedding
Arthur J. Pieter
Raymond E. Pierce
Luther K. Dunhar
Ruy S. Carter
Pieres
Byron B. Jackson
Otthe Carter
St. Johnsbury
Deerfield
Mase
Luther 1
Thinhar
Littleton
AL Mr
Mira
Don McAllister
Chelsea
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