Italy Calls Alpine Reserves and Engineers to the Colors
Italy mobilizes Alpine troops eight regiments of infantry two regiments of mountain artillery two regiments of heavy artillery and ten regiments of fortress artillery for 45 days and reserve engineers for 60 days from April 16. Russian advances in Hungary push toward Bartfeld and Svidnik as German and Austrian forces clash across the Carpathians. Official notices from Rome Athens Vienna Paris Berlin Petrograd and Calais report troop movements naval actions and battlefield gains with emphasis on neutrality and major fronts.
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Italy
Rome
Austria
Germany
Prince von Buelow
Berlin
Europe
Hungary
Dukla Pass
Bartfeld
Svidnik
Petrograd
Poland
Niemen River
Ossowetz
German Statement On Verdun Attacks Foiled Front
Berlin reports that French assaults near Verdun and on the Woevre plains were foiled though artillery duels persisted on the Alsatian frontier. Russian forces were defeated in northern Poland, according to wireless dispatches from Berlin dated March 28.
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Alsatian
Verdun
Meuse Heights
Combers
Woevre
Marcheville
Wartmansweiler Kopf
Vosges Mountains
Augustowo Forest
Prussian
Pisza
Omulew
Narew
Poland
Wack
Greece holds neutrality stance amid anxiety over foreign policy
Athens reported an official communique stating Greece will not abandon neutrality to risk its national aims. The German army headquarters described Verdun sector clashes and artillery duels in the Vosges with Russian efforts repulsed along the Narew region.
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Greece
Russian attacks repulsed in Ondawa and Laborez valleys
An official Austrian statement from Vienna issued via London reports Russian assaults in the Ondawa and Laborez valleys repulsed. Fighting on both sides decreased since yesterday morning with artillery duels and skirmishes continuing in the Carpathians.
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Carpathians
Vienna
London
Ondawa
Laborez
Russians Captured and Prisoners Taken in Polish Front Fight
The report notes obstinate fighting with 1230 Russians captured and a further 200 taken as prisoners while pursuing them. It adds that the situation in Russian Poland and Western Galicia remains unchanged.
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Poland
Galicia
Government Party Likely Wins Japan Election
Returns from Thursdays Japanese election show the government party advocating miltar y strength will command a large House of Representatives majority. Embassy figures list 281 government seats out of 381 with five seats undecided. Seiyu Kai opposition holds 108 seats and 37 independents oppose the cabinet. four ballots remain unopened.
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Washington
Japan
House of Representatives
Doshi-Kai
Chusei-Kai Party
Okuma
Seiyu-Kai
Nationalists
Submarine Activity Off Ireland Reports Sinking of Vessels
British and allied ships report distress signals after a German submarine prowled south of Ireland. The steamers Falaba Dunedin and Aquila were sunk or pressured by the sub, with a sighting near Cape Clear and signals from ships fleeing to lifeboats.
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London
Ireland
Falaba
Dunedin
Newport News
Avonmouth
Aquila
Cape Clear
German cruiser Dresden sunk in neutral waters claims
Berlin says the Dresden was destroyed in neutral waters after a March 14 attack by a British squadron off Juan Fernandez. The German government condemns Britain and asks how the United States will react to the alleged violation of Chilean neutrality.
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Berlin
Sayville
L. I
Dresden
Chilean
Juan Fernandez
United States
Great Britain
England
Chili
Europe
Critique of British Raid on Dresden Sparks Neutrality Debate
The Nation questions the March 14 attack on the German cruiser Dresden by British ships near Juan Fernandez noting doubts about wartime neutrality. It accuses Britain of violating Chilean neutrality and warns over U.S. and European responses to naval actions in neutral waters.
Germans Recapture Part of Trench Near Heights of Meuse
Paris dispatch reports a French war office communique stating no major developments on the front. It notes German forces recaptured part of a trench east of the Meuse heights while 393 German prisoners were taken in an Alsatian frontier engagement.
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Meuse
Paris
London
War Office
The
Russian War Bulletin Updates Battle West of Niemen and in Carpathians
Through March 28 Russian war office reports offensive actions west of the Niemen with 600 prisoners taken including officers and machine guns. in the Carpathians new heights near Bartfeld captured and a bayonet fight near Height No 389 against Austrians. Turkish offensive near Chorokh Pass repulsed with progress toward Artvin and minor engagements elsewhere.
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Carpathians
Bartfeld
Mlimarocz
Munkaecs and
Stry
Petrograd
London
Caucasus
Black Sea
Arkhave
Chorokh Pass
Artvin
Sanganluk
Alaskert
Old slave dies at 118 at Harriet Tubman Home
Miss Winifred Johnson, inmate of the Harriet Tubman Home for Aged Colored Women in Auburn New York, died today at age 118. She was born in slavery in Winchester Virginia.
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Auburn
N. Y
Winifred Johnson
Harriet Tubman Home
Winchester
Anchor mistaken for sunken submarine shocks rescuers
Divers at 215 feet reported by Agraz and David Evans set depth records as the F-4 submarine turned out to be a heavy anchor. The surprise discovery ended days of hope and spurred plans for a giant diving bell to reach the vessel, though experts warn of extreme pressure and possible collapse.
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Oregon
Agraz
David Evans
W. C. Parks
No confirmation on F-4 submarine search progress
Washington March 28. Navy officials reported no new word on the missing submarine F-4. No contact from Rear Admiral Moore at Honolulu had been received in over 36 hours, leaving the status uncertain.
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Washington
Navy Department
Moore
Honolulu
Italians Rally for War Over Trent Trieste Dalmatia
In Rome a large meeting supported war to seize Trent Trieste and Dalmatia. Troops were present to prevent disorders as the crowd expressed strong nationalist demand.
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Rome
Trent
Trieste
Dalmatia
Resolution Demands Italy Frontiers by Arms at Trent Rally
A unanimous resolution urged government action to obtain the frontiers of Italy by arms. After the meeting, crowds moved toward the Austrian embassy but troops charged and dispersed them, with several arrests reported. Attendees included senators deputies and aldermen from over 6000 clubs, and the Trent Trieste Istria and Dalmatia flags adorned the hall while Signor Barseilai of Trieste spoke of seizing Trent and Trieste as keys to northern Italy and the Adriatic.
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Italy
Trent
Trieste
Istria
Dalmatia
Signor Barseilai
Rome
Adriatic
Holy Name Baseball League Formed in Dorchester
A Dorchester Holy Name baseball league formed with eight Catholic church clubs St Ambrose St Ann St Mark St Williams St Margaret St Peter St Leos and St Angela. First game slated for May second Saturday. Champion team to travel to Washington to face Holy Name league winner. Governors and city officials offered cups and prizes for top batter fielder pitcher plus gold watch jewelry for champions.
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Holy Name Baseball League of
Dorchester
Adams ‘Street
St. Ambrose’s
St. Ann’s
St. Mark’s
St. William’s
St. Margaret’s
St. Peter's
St. Leo's
St. Angela’s
Washington
Holy Name League
Walsh
Curley
Patrick O'Hearn
Paine's Furniture Sale Promises Low Terms
He describes tempting discounts but buys all furniture at Paine's. Bedstead twin or full $22.50. Chiffonier $55. Bureau $58. Toilet Table $48. Modern Colonial design in solid mahogany mirrors large and well finished. Scotch Art Rug $32.50 with natural wool center and black white border. Second Floor.
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Paine’s
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