Czernin Outlines Aims Of Austria Hungary In War Speech
Amsterdam Count Czernin Austria Hungary’s foreign minister outlined the state’s position in a Vienna city council address on wartime aims. He defended peace efforts with Romania and rejected Wilson’s interpretation while stating that negotiations failed over Alsace Lorraine. He said Austro Hungary and Germany fight to defend their existence and future.
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Berlin
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Italy
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France
American aviators praised by British in air service note
The British war office issued a Wednesday statement praising American airmen attached to the Royal Air Service. It says during the last fortnight of intense aerial fighting their assistance has been invaluable.
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London
British War Office
Royal Air Service
Clerical Pro-Hunters Blaincut in Oklahoma
In Sulphur Oklahoma sixty young men invaded the hotel room of the 72 year old Rev T C Capers while he slept and shaved his head with shears and a razor after claiming he refused to have his hair cut until Germany won the war.
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Okla
T. C. Capers
Murray County
Germany
Caper
W. W. Leader Sentenced in Idaho Embezzlement Case
Coeur d Alene Idaho: W M Nelson former secretary of the Industrial Workers of the World local at St Maries was sentenced to serve not less than two nor more than ten years in the penitentiary by the district court. He was found guilty Tuesday by a jury on a charge of embezzlement.
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Coeur d'Alene
Idaho
W. M. Nelson
Industrial Workers of the World
St Maries
United States Expands Aid to Switzerland Amid War Strain
Washington moves to extend food shipments to Switzerland to counteract German food intimidation. If required, the U.S. will permit grain to reach Switzerland via France to sustain the neutral nation.
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Washington
United States
Switzerland
France
McAdoo Appoints New Treasurer for Railroad Administration
Anguy D. McDonald of New York, vice-president and controller of Southern Pacific, is named treasurer for the railroad administration by Director General McAdoo.
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Washington
Tobacco Plant Taken Over in New York
The government has taken over the entire output of the Bull Durham cigarette tobacco produced by the American Tobacco Company at its Durham factories. The action places control of the tobacco supply under federal authority.
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New York
American Toracean Company
Durham
American Troops Drive Off Teutons On Meuse Heights
American forces have taken over a sector on the rocky Meuse heights near Verdun after a German raid exposed their position. Despite heavy bombardment and a German assault, the defenders repelled the attack, held the line, and reported comfortable dugouts, electric lights, and stove-filled shelters in a hilly no man's land.
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France
Verdun
Germains
No Man's Land
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Tornado hits Hunterville Missouri kills three
Essex Missouri reports a tornado traveling northeast struck Hunterville three miles east of town and Grasridge two miles farther east. Three people died including Mrs. Edward Miles and a one year old boy. twelve injured as homes were demolished and all wire communication with neighboring towns in Stoddard county was destroyed.
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Here
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Stoddard
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Charles Blevins
High-Grader Convicted in Utah
James A. Smith was arrested in Garfield on a high-grading charge. Judge G A Hemington fined him 200 dollars and sentenced him to thirty days in jail.
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Tooele
Utah
James A. Smith
Garfield
G. A. Hemington
General von Hindenburg overestimates Paria occupation timing
General von Hindenburg boasted that Paria would fall to the German army by April 1 but later acknowledges an error in his calculation.
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von Hindenburg
Paria
Exports of Foods Hold Steady in February
Washington reports February exports of foodstuffs did not decline in value from a year earlier despite the railroad shutdown affecting shipments. Officials announced the figures on Tuesday.
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Washington
Federal Troops Defeat Rebels Near Gallegos Station
A federal force under Major F. Antillon defeated Epifanio Holgato's rebels Monday at Las Verm near Gallegos station on the Mexican Central railroad, Chihuahua City reports.
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F. Antillon
Epifanio Holgato
Las Verm
Gallegos Station
Mexican Central Railroad
American Troops to Join Allied War Effort Promptly
Washington reports that American troops will be merged with French and British forces to accelerate victory. Officials expect vigorous American units to bolster allied lines as General Foch assumes command and Baker coordinates a unified reporting system for western front operations. President Wilson calls this the decisive year of the war as hundreds of thousands of Americans prepare to join the battle.
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London
Wilson
Foch
Baker
Europe
Whiting First City to Exceed Liberty Loan Quota
Whiting Indiana population 7000 surpasses its Liberty loan quota of 200000 in two days. Patriotism surged as loan sales organization halted waiting for Liberty day and pledged the entire quota within forty eight hours.
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Whiting, Ind
United States
Whiting
Lloyd George Returns From Front Visit With Clemenceau
Premier Lloyd George returns to London from the front after an official announcement. He was accompanied by French Premier Clemenceau and toured leaders including Field Marshal Haig Generals Foch Petain Pershing and Bliss.
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Lloyd George
Front
M. Clemenceau
Field Marshal
Hoiy
Foch
Fpetain
Pershing
Bliss
Allies Thank Wheat Savera
Cablegrams from the French British and Italian governments thanked the American people for reducing wheat consumption to feed the allies and soldiers, received by the food administration on Thursday.
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Washington
Food Administration
Two More Bandits Morfs Reported Dead in Texas Fight
Two more dead men described as Mexicans were found near the scene of the clash between United States cavalry and armed Hilares earlier. The discovery follows a March 24 report with details brought in.
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Morfs
Texas
United States Cavalry
Hear Hilares. Co
Nat Goodwin Case Goes to New York Supreme Court
Actor Nat C. Goodwin sues for salary alleging breach of contract after a Mirror File Co verdict dispute. Jury issues a verdict with no resolution, sending the case back to the New York Supreme Court for further action.
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New York
Nat C. Goodwin
Mirror File Company
Supreme Court
Goodwin
Hindenburg’s Paris Boast Fails in Vein of Courage
Washington reports point to a turning tide as Allied forces block Von Hindenburg’s aim for Paris. Despite German boasts of 400000 enemy losses, 1200 guns and 75000 prisoners, the line remains intact with allies poised to build power for a decisive future blow.
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Washington
von Hindenburg
Paris
Russia
Russian women win vote in church parish meetings
Petrograd reports Russian women secured the right to vote in parish church meetings and councils after the ecclesiastical sobor established women’s participation in church affairs. The reform marks a notable expansion of female civic influence within religious governance.
Afternoon Teas Abolished in Holland
Dutch authorities end the practice of serving afternoon tea in tearooms hotels cafes and restaurants. The policy bans the traditional 5 o clock tea hour across Holland affecting hospitality venues nationwide.
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Holland
Amsterdam
Gover
Allied Drive 16 Sees Germans Reeling In Somme Clash
Paris reports the thirteenth day of the Somme battle shows the German army spent and reluctant to fight. British and French forces press the attack with reserves and American help looming, while German casualties rise and units retreat east of Amiens after heavy shelling near Montdidier and Noyon.
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the Somme
Pershing
White
Montdidier
Noyon
Amiens
Lenroot Wins in Wisconsin Senate Race
Milwaukee reports Irvine L. Lenroot Republican appears elected to the U S Senate by a margin of eight to twelve thousand over Democrat Joseph E. Davies with Wilson as party choice. Wisconsin's vote favors Lenroot and Davies against Socialist Victor L. Berger amid charges of seditious utterances.
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Milwaukee
Irvine L. Lenroot
Tuexlay
United States Senate
Joseph E. Davies
Wilson
Victor L. Berger
Wisconsin
Shipbuilders Rebuked Over March Output Delays
Washington report says American shipbuilders were asked to explain why March output lagged. Shipping board Chairman Hurley and Emergency Fleet Corp GM Piez telegraphed yard heads nationwide, saying they were keenly disappointed with tonnage delivered and placed responsibility on those running shipbuilding operations.
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Hurley
The
Shipping Board
Piez
Emergency Fleet Corporation
United States
Actus
Richest man in the division earns $177 daily royalties
Rockford notes a bungter in the 340th machine gun battalion at Camp Grant earns only $1.10 a day, seen as cigarette money, while Sidney Kernel a half breed Indian from Muskogee Oklahoma adds $177 daily from land royalties making him the division’s richest man.
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Rockford
Camp Grant
Sidney Kernel
Muskogee
Okla
Drys Win in Wisconsin Milwaukee
In Wisconsin on a Tuesday the drys carried most races across thirty towns and cities. Superior rejected the wets, creating an arid district in northwestern Wisconsin.
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Drys
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Superior
German Language Barred Sparks School Debate
A local school board discusses discontinuing German instruction amid controversy. Officials consider impact on curriculum and student opportunities while citing community concerns and district policy.
Electric Steel Industry Expands in Australia
In Sydney and Alexandria the Australian Electric Steel Ltd begins production using a two-ton electro-metals furnace fed by city power. The firm plans a second plant in Western Australia as the first plant reaches full operation.
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Australia
Australian Electric Steel, Ltd
Alexandria
Sydney
Western Australia
Betting On The Ponies Sparks Light Banter
A spectator asks playfully about placing bets on the ponies and a companion replies with casual agreement. The exchange suggests a lighthearted gambling scene at a horse racing setting.
After-Dinner Orator Promises Two Speeches for Delay
A committee chairman assures the eminent speaker the audience will wait and hear two addresses until the after-dinner orator arrives. The exchange ends with the quick witticism barrage fire, attributed to the judge.
Pope Reels Back as He Faces Fresh Setbacks
The pontiff returns to public duties amid renewed health concerns with Vatican officials stating illness is under control and upcoming engagements are being reassessed.
War News Through The Eyes Of The Uninformed
A terse reflection on the habit of reading war coverage without deeper understanding, suggesting a disconnect between consumption of conflict reports and broader knowledge. The line implies a critique of sensationalism and ignorance in wartime journalism.
March to Victory Blood Remedy Elixir Promoted
An old herbal tonic marketed as Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is touted as a safe non alcoholic remedy. The ad claims blood purification with ingredients including Blood root Gold Grape root and bark, glycerine extraction and ready to use liquid form. It asserts the product helps kidney disease and urges dietary changes to reduce meat intake.
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Dr. Pierce
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