War front updates show British French gains and German losses
Western News Service reports British and French lines holding strong on the Franco British front with German assaults diminished. Austrian divisions redeployed to Italy, Turkish forces in Mesopotamia defeated, and Bulgarian units noted. Pershing’s American army slated to join Foch’s command in Europe. Submarine and mine toll rises as shipping losses mount in week ending March 28.
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Ministry of War
Mesopotamia
London War Office
Ayencourt
Monchel
Orvillers
Paris
Lassigny
Arras
Reuter
France
Picardy
Pershing
Foch
Admiralty
Somme
Moreuil
British destroyer hits min and losses reported
London announces a British destroyer struck a mine on Wednesday, with one officer and forty men lost. In other news, three people were wounded after clashes between troops and a 10 000 strong anti conscription mob. Trebizond port entry marked by atrocities against Greeks and Armenians.
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London
Japan to loan ships in exchange for steel shipments
The report notes Japan will loan ships in return for a large steel shipment. Kentucky Governor A O Stanley vetoed a General Assembly bill approving German language courses in public schools. Federal employment directors were appointed for Arkansas Indiana Maryland and New Mexico by the U S Employment Service. Alvin M White of Silver City New Mexico named. Rena Mooney released on 7500 bail on each of two murder charges tied to a 1916 preparedness day bombing. Judge Frank Dunne presiding. In Chicago wage hearing Judge Samuel Alschuler ordered eight hour day wage increases and equal pay for men and women with other worker demands granted.
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Japan
A. O. Stanley
General Assembly
Kentucky
Arkansas
Indiana
Maryland
New Mexico
United States Employment Service
Al‘vin M. White
Silver City
Rena Mooney
San Francisco
Frank Dunne
Chicago
Samuel Alschuler
Relief bill aids farmers unable to buy seed this year
House passes relief for farmers growing wheat corn rye oats and barley who cannot purchase seed this year. Senate and House conferees reach agreement on the Administration Bill creating a war finance corporation with capital stock of 500 million dollars and bonds up to 3 billion, plus a voluntary licensing system for security issues.
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War Finance Corporation
Senate
House
Denver and Victor duel set for April thirty round bout
Denny Garcia of Denver and George Bauer of Victor are matched for a thirty round fight at the Victor Opera House on April 29. The article notes Sunny Kesner as Carnegie Tech’s first wartime casualty in Europe, a famed quarterback from Pittsburgh. It also reports British troops controlling Jerusalem theatres, now staging home talent shows for soldiers.
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Denny Garcia
Denver
George Bauer
Victor
Victor Opera House
Carnegie Tech
Sunny Kesner
Pittsburg
Jerusalem
Omaha Association Leaves National Amateur Baseball Body
Officials and directors of the Omaha Amateur Baseball Association voted to sever ties with the National Amateur Baseball Association of America citing restricted rules adopted by the national body this year. Militias were mobilized to quell a Quebec business district riot. Germany pressed Romania to cede oil fields to a German controlled company. David S. Coates, national chairman of the National party, issued a statement urging support for the Administration and silencing critics. A cavalry group after a 200 mile trek near Marfa, Texas, was inspected by high officers and found in good condition. The War Department moved to send U S troops training at home to France under General Pershing as aid to General Foch. The 80th brigade began a ten day hike as the Fortieth division remains at Camp Kearny, San Diego.
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National Amateur Baseball Association of America
Omaha Amateur Baseball Association
Quebec
Germany
Romania
State Department
David S. Coates
National Party
Chicago
Washington
Nevill Ranch
Everett’s
Marpa
Tex
Robert L. Howze
George T. Langhorne
Wilson
Pershing
America
Foch
War Department
United States
France
Hightieth
Fortieth
Camp Kearny
San Diego
Calif
Arizona News Highlights From The Globe To Tucson
Arizona reports include Douglas to receive 135000 for canton ment and Tucson to gain a 50000 public market. Holbrook doubles its population in three years while roadwork advances from Ajo to Gunsight. Gilbert to host a 6000 M E church. Superior anticipates reopening the King mine. Oatman strikes boost Mohave county. Governor Hunt says no copper miners strike. Tom Reed mine shows rich ore. Sisson property plans a new mill.
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Holbrook
Ajo
Gunsight
Gilbert
King
Superior
Tom Reed
Oatman
Sisson
Aquilla
Arizona
Smith-Hughes
Pima Smelter and Refining Company
Clarkdale
German offensives around Albert threaten Amiens front
British and French lines face heavy German pressure as Arras and Albert come under artillery and infantry assault. French and American units counterattack near Chauny and Montdidier while Pershing leads over 100000 troops toward a designated sector. Rain slows operations on both sides.
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Albert
Reuter
Villers- Bretonneux
Hangard
Arras
English Prelate Visits Wilson in Washington
The Most Rev Cosmo Gordon Lang archbishop of York and primate of England called on President Wilson during a visit to Wilson Washington in a formal courtesy meeting.
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Wilson
Washington
Cosmo Gordon Lang
York
England
Wilson to Open Liberty Loan Campaign in Baltimore
President Wilson will speak in Baltimore on April 2 to open the Liberty Loan drive marking the war entry anniversary. He will review eighteen thousand National Army troops from Camp Meade during the Baltimore cantonment event aimed at boosting loan subscriptions.
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Washington
Wilson
Baltimore
America
National Army
Camp Meade
Phonograph for Nursery Sets Bright Playroom Tone
A decorative phonograph for children’s playrooms offers 10 inch or smaller records with excellent tone. Priced well under 15 dollars it suits nursery use and may also suit summer camps and bungalows. The piece is an ornamental cabinet painted in cheerful colors appealing to children.
The Brute Dialogue Reveals Wry Exchange
A sharp exchange unfolds with a quip about foot size as a humorous counter to a coercive question. The banter highlights a wry, practical response to pressure.
Head line quip on brains and thoughts
A brief exchange plays with language as one asks where thoughts originate and the other replies with a pun about head lines. The dialogue relies on a simple wit about phrasing and mental imagery.
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Scott White
Florence
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John Chuk
Tres Merales Mining Company
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Maricopa County
George Philbrook
Tampa
Fla
Hunt
Alexander
Idaho
United States Boys’ Working Reserve
W. S. Dorman
John T. Hunter
Hoterilla
Claude R. Moss
Torera
Ora L. Ashurst
Chiricahua
Nora K. Lanahan
Gadsden
Irene Miller
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Red Cross
Urquides
Frank Lacey
Mohave County
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George Smith
Prosper P. Parker
J. W. Owen Post
Bisbee
Salt River Valley
State Corporation Commission
American Military Hospital
Harry Landa
Oise
HMS
MASS
Western Newspaper Union News Service
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Chauny
Plemont
Montdidier
Moreuil and
Paris- Amiens
Italy
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Wrigleys
Chea
Henri’s
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Canada
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Tox
U. S. Employment Service
Department OF Labor
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Spohn Medical Co
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