Germans Expect Foch to Strike on French Front
German forces entrench along the left flank as Allied lines hold firm in heavy fighting near Moreuil Montdidier and Montdidier. French positions along the Oise hold. rains slow German advance while Allies move forces and supplies on solid ground. Rome reports activity on the Asiago plateau and Piave with Austrian repulse in Albania. 75,000 German prisoners claimed amid renewed hopes of a major blow against Italy.
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Moreuil
Montdidier
Oise
Moreuil and
Albert
Paris-Amiens
War Office
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Rome
Asiago
Piave River
Albania
Adriatic
Fight to End Against Draft Says Devlin
London April 1. Speaking at a meeting at East Tyrone on Sunday, Joseph Devlin, Nationalist MP for west Belfast, declared that so long as its members have breath the Irish party will never permit conscription in Ireland.
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East Tyrone
Joseph Devlin
West
Belfast
Ireland
Drops of Magic Corn Remedy Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Freezone as a simple cure for all corns and calluses. A few cents buys a tiny bottle at drug stores. The claim says applying drops relieves pain and enables the corn to be lifted off with fingers without soreness. The piece credits a Cincinnati genius and highlights easy use.
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Cincinnati
Doctor Praises Eczema Remedy for Skin Disease
In a local notice M. da RANDOLPH of Oakhurst Texas endorses D. D. D. Prescription from Chicago as a reliable cure for eczema and scalp diseases. The ad promises money back if the first bottle does not relieve symptoms and lists prices of 35c 60c and 1.00.
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DPD
Dd. Dd. Company
Chicago
M. da Randolph
Oakhurst
Texas
Just a Step From Washington Street Headline
Wolf's showcases bold savings at the corner of Hanover and Portland Streets. The ad touts big price differences and urges readers to shop at the local clothier for substantial money saved.
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Wolf's
Hanover and
Portland Streets
German protest over Red Guard move to Finland
Berlin wireless dispatch reports Germany protested to Russia over Red Guard forces moving from Russia to Finland and demanded the withdrawal of detachments at the frontier. Germany called for punishment of the guilty and preventive steps, warning it will act if Russia fails to fulfill obligations.
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London
Germany
Russia
Finland
Berlin
Austrian assault feared as 40 divisions supported at Brescia
Italian embassy in Washington warns of imminent Austrian general attack with 40 divisions now supplied with food artillery and munitions. Objective likely Brescia with Lombardy factories key. danger echoes last year’s Msonzo push as Austrians may move toward Lombardy and France with German reinforcements from the south.
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Washington
Brescia
Lake Garda
Lombardy
Piedmont
France
Russia
King George Sends Message To Haig From Front
London March 31 King George returning from the battlefront sent a message to Field Marshal Haig praising his army. He noted troops briefly yielded ground yet remained in excellent spirit brave and confident. He thanked the army for its skilful handling of the attack and urged maintaining manpower and worker support for war needs.
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London
King George
Vield Marshal Haig
Pershing Says Situation Better In France
A cable from General Pershing dated March 31 reports the northern France situation improved. South of the Somme the enemy attacked from Salute to Mont Reinaud on a 60 kilo metre front with insignificant gains and heavy losses. French counterattacks regained La Monchel and Assonvillers. elsewhere the front was unchanged. War Department had not yet been advised of American troop movements toward the battle front.
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Washington
Pershing
France
Bliss
Somme
Mont Reinaud
la Monchel
Assonvillers
War Department
March
US Ambulance Nurse Killed in Shelled Church
Paris reports Mlle. Germaine Franciere auxiliary nurse at the American ambulance at Neuilly was among those killed when a German shell struck the church on Good Friday during the attack.
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U. S
Paris
Germaine Fran
Ciere
Neuilly
Hot Water Cure for Headache Promoted by Limestone Phosphate
An old remedy article claims headaches stem from self poisoning through liver and bowel toxins. It advocates a morning drink of hot water with limestone phosphate, saying it cleanses poisons, purifies the digestive tract, and prevents various ailments, urging readers to ask a pharmacist for the powder.
Celtic Torpedoed On Atlantic Voyage
New York reports say the steamship Celtic, a major White Star liner, was torpedoed while en route from England to America. Built in 1901 at Belfast, 20,904 gross tons, she previously struck a mine and carried few American soldiers as casuals. No passengers were believed aboard at the time.
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New York
Celtic
Eingland
America
Transatlantic
Belfast
Liverpool
White Star Line
England
British Gain On Euphrates Close to Baghdad Line
British troops operating on the Euphrates in Mesopotamia continue pursuit of Turkish forces. An official War Office statement says they advanced 73 miles beyond Anap toward a mid point between Baghdad and Aleppo and captured several German troops and two 16.5 centimetre guns.
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London
Euphrates River
Mesopotamia
War Office
Anap
Bagdad
Aleppo
Euphrates
American troops near battle front report coming
American forces are nearing the battle front and may see action soon. The exact timing of any first reports remains uncertain and not open for discussion.
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United States
Troops Ready for Open Clash They Say That’s Our Game
The troops are husky hardy trained and fully equipped and on their toes for a clash with the enemy. If the fight is in the open they say that suits them best. All are determined to get into the action and the correspondent notes men limping yet refusing to drop out to avoid being left behind.
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Oimnen
Americans under heavy fire near Toul in France
APT report describes four hours of gas, shrapnel and high explosive shelling on the American sector northwest of Toul. German bombardment hit towns, trenches and roads before midnight. one location saw 4000 shells. Two patrols reached enemy lines, finding electrified wire with warning interrupters. The rear area, including Pannes, was active with shelling while French civilians remained.
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Pannes
Haig Reports Gains in Counter Attacks
The April 1 field reports say local enemy raids near Albert were repulsed with heavy losses. British counterattacks at Moreuil and Hangard gained ground, and a brilliant push reclaimed a wood north of the Somme. Berlin reports over 75,000 prisoners as Avre and Moreuil areas see continued fighting.
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Haig
London
Field Marshal
Maig
France
Albert
Somme
Moreuil
Hangard
Berlin
Arrachis Wood
Avre
Luce Rivulet
Montdidier
Doms
Matz
All Attacks Repulsed Says Paris Report
Paris reports the war office statement says the battle continued along the front north of Montdidier with heavy enemy artillery activity. Attacks on Grivesnes were repulsed with heavy losses, while Franco British troops made progress between the Somme and Demuin.
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Montdidier
Grivesnes
Somme
Demuin
Foch Appointment Approved in London
London papers unanimously approve General Foch as generalissimo of Allied forces in France. Morning newspapers praise his career and leadership, despite opposition from some voices.
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Foch
London
France
Casualties in American Expeditionary Forces Reported
Twenty five casualties among American expeditionary forces are listed. One killed in action Private William Rapp. Died of wounds Private Edward Fisher. Died of disease Privates Pearson Round George Fitzsimmons Jesse E Stinchcomb Francis Welles. Severely wounded Privates Eugene W Elston Joseph Nowak. Slightly wounded First Lieutenant George E K Boyd Sergeant Joseph Petrush Corporal Milton Willard Wagoner Frank Lucey Privates Homer Ayler Harold Buechbinder Howard U H Crum Moses Vischer Francis J Galvin Zed 8 Konaker Samuel W Kopp Clifford Ledford Lonnie R Rouse Harley C Smith Troy A Tarwater John K Urban Fred Warnash.
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Washington
William Rapp
Edward Fisher
Pearson Round
George Fitzsimmons
Jesse E. Stinchcomb
Francis Welles
Eugene W. Elston
Joseph Nowak
George EK. Boyd
Joseph Petrush
Milton Willard
Wagoner Frank Lucey
Homer Ayler
Harold Buechbinder
Howard UH. Crum
Moses Vischer
Francis J. Galvin
Zed
Konaker
Samuel W. Kopp
Clifford Ledford
Lonnie R. Rouse
Harlee C. Smith
Troy A. Tarwater
John K. Urban
Fred Warnash
Pope protests bombardment of Paris churches
Pope Benedict has lodged a protest with Berlin against the bombardment of Paris and the wholesale massacre of people, with particular objection to the destruction of churches. Reuters dispatch from London reports the note received in Ottawa on April 1.
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Paris
Ottawa
Pope Benedict
Berlin
Reuter
London
Wire fire damages mill room at Maine Central shops
In Waterville on April 1 a wire caused damage estimated at 40 000 dollars in the mill room of the Maine Central railroad repair shops. City and railroad officials are investigating the origin of the blaze.
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Waterville
Maine Central Railroad
Hindenburg’s Paris Boast Falls Short By Miles
Recalled quotation from January 19 states Field Marshal von Hindenburg boasted of reaching Paris by April 1. Today's map shows he is still about 52 miles away, far from the target and the city.
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Hindenburg
Paris
Marshal von Hindenburg
How This Nervous Woman Got Well
Mrs Alice Shller of Christopher states four years of irregularities and nervousness vanished after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She says two doctors failed but the remedy cured her, restoring regularity and excellent health. The ad cites numerous women’s letters praising the product.
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Lydia Sk. Pinkham
Alice Shleller
Lydia I. Pinkham
Lydia St. Pinkham
United States
Congress
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