Great Artillery Duel Heralds New Attacks
The Picardy front could hold or gain ground if enemy forces are diverted to other sectors. Berlin papers blame weather for slow offensive progress but say the drive has only begun. British leaders and Washington share confidence renewed effort will come when weather improves. Austrian forces with German help are expected to strike the Italian front soon. Allied reserves likely to be kept for counterattack at a strategic moment.
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Berlin
Washington
Artillery Battles Across Picardy Front Despite Weather
Military brief notes heavy gunduels from the Somme to the Oise near Amiens Ailly Breteuil and the north south railway. Infantry preparation for renewed large scale fighting in coming engagements along Lens sector gas attacks on American sector. Air forces persist bombing and reconnaissance as 13 tons of projectiles hit German railways cantonments and towns in Arras front.
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Picardy
Somme
Oise
Amiens
Ailly
Breteuil
Arras
Chauny
Lens
Belgium
French War Office
Ham
Noyon
Roye
Western Front Artillery Lively Near Lens and Ayette
Berlin reports from the war office describe renewed artillery activity in the Western theatre. English forces repulsed a night thrust on Ayette, and a strong counterattack drove back the attacker with heavy losses between Marceleave and the Luce River. A surprise attack secured heights southwest of Moreuil, Laon artillery destruction continues, Verdun central Vosges see revived fire, and a successful thrust southwest of Hizbach brought in prisoners.
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Berlin
London
War Office
Lens
Ayette
Marceleave
Luce River
Moreuil
Laon
Verdun
Vosges
Hizbach
No Infantry Action Reported by Paris War Office
Paris dispatch says the war office reported no infantry action yesterday with intense artillery duels north of Montdidier between Demuin and Hangard en Santerre and quiet conditions elsewhere. The statement notes violence was confined to northern fronts while other theaters remained calm.
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Paris
War Office
Montdidier
Demuin
Hangard En Santerre
British Destroyer Sunk in Collision
London reports a British torpedo boat destroyer was sunk April 1 after a collision. All hands were saved, per an Admiralty statement issued tonight detailing the loss and rescue.
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London
Admiralty
Chelsea Child Injured in Truck Collision
Harold Moore aged four of 104 Central Avenue Chelsea suffered internal injuries and four broken ribs after a Standard Oil Company truck struck him. Driver Edwin C Higgins of 99 Glenwood Avenue Somerville was at the scene. The child lies on the dangerous list at Frost Hospital.
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Harold Moore
Central Avenue
Chelsea
Standard Oil Company
Edwin C. Higgins
Glenwood Avenue
Somerville
Frost
Tribute to Gallinger at 81st birthday dinner
Washington April 3 The long public service and character of Senator Gallinger of New Hampshire were extolled at a dinner honoring his 81st birthday. Leaders from all parties praised him. Myron T. Herrick cited experience over youth and France’s wartime leaders. Curtis recalled his vote for war after a near deathbed ordeal.
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Washington
Gallinger
New Hampshire
Senate Republicans
Myron T. Herrick
Ohio
France
Ribot
Clemenceau
Curtis
Kansas
Senate
Germany
Washington puzzled by allies inaction
Washington officials admit uncertainty about the front line situation and whether any reports from Generals Bliss or Pershing exist. Communications remain tightly guarded and no War Department announcements are being released regarding operations in France.
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Washington
Bliss
Pershing
Baker
War Department
France
Foch Plan Could Drive Unified Allied Offensive
The article weighs General Fochs possible campaign scope and the risk of German defenses. It notes Allied morale, reserves, and American troop roles. It also describes President Wilsons talks on mobilizing 800000 men under selective service this year and the plan to call more soldiers this month.
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Foch
France
Wilson
United States
Berlin official report on troops land in Finland at Hane
Amsterdam April 3 Berlin official communication reports naval forces landed troops this morning after a difficult passage through ice and mine fields to assist in Finland at Hane.
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Amsterdam
Berlin
Finland
Hane
Man of 75 Is Termed a Bigamist
Betty Butman of Boston applies in Quincy District Court for a warrant to arrest Thomas Butman 75 of Cohasset on bigamy charges. She says he deserted her and their three children in 1873 and married May Alice Stewart in 1880 producing five children. He confirms a prior marriage to Betty Hollingbach and a later union with May Alice Stewart resulting in five children and several grandchildren. Both say they learned of the double marriage long ago and remain residents of Cohasset.
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Betty Butman
Boston
Quincy District Court
Thomas Butman
Cohasset
William I. Schell
May Alice Stewart
Butman
Quincy Court
Framingham
Richmond
Betty Hollingbach
New York
South End
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Roxbury
New Haven Road
Elizabeth C. Damon Stewart
Stewart
May Alice
Pension Increase Claim Brings Past Marriage to Light
Attorney Schell says a woman claiming to be Butman’s wife searched 45 years and found him in Cohasset as he sought a Civil War veteran pension increase. A man claiming to be Butman’s son from a first marriage visited Cohasset last September, stirring a momentary stir. Butman acknowledged the accusation without denial, noting he wed Betty Hollingbach in Clinton, New Jersey, 46 years ago.
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Schell
Butman
Cohasset
Betty Hollingbach
Clinton
N. J
Reinforcements Pour Into Western Front as French Extend Line
British reports from France today indicate heavy reinforcements moving to the western front where German efforts to break through are centered. The French have extended their line to Thennes near the Luce river, allowing the British to shorten their line and concentrate forces.
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Washington
France
Thennes
Luce River
British Fay High Praise for U S Airmen
London April 8 The British war office issues an official statement praising American air service personnel attached to the royal air service for their invaluable assistance during the recent fortnight of intense aerial combat.
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London
British War Office
Royal Air Service
General Fosh Pronunciation in Paris Soured by Teutonics
French readers are horrified by the American mispronunciation of General Fosh in Paris. The name Koch is rendered as IOSH, causing irritation as it strays from the proper French rendering. Officials advise calling him General Fosh for accuracy.
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General Foch
Fosh
General Koch
America
General ‘‘Fosh
Wartime Hair Dye Claim by Actress Lady Mackie
Mrs Mackie a New York actress and grandmother promotes Orlex hair powder as a home remedy to turn gray or faded hair black brown or light brown. She says each 25 cent box includes full directions and a $100 gold bond guarantee that the product contains no harmful metals or coal tar derivatives.
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Mackie
New York
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