Lord Robert Cecil Rejects German Sub War Pledge
London March 30 Lord Robert Cecil the British blockade minister replied to Dr. von Bethmann-Hollweg the German chancellor in a statement to the Associated Press. He denounces Germany for hypocrisy and falseness in renouncing unrestricted submarine warfare while violating Belgium neutrality and committing abuses in occupied territories. He cites past German acts and the Reichstag quote on timing for U boat warfare plus the Allied note of 1917 denying German aims of extermination. The piece ends remarking that Germany must be truly representative before claiming freedom against autocracy.
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Robert Cecil
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Associated Press
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Great Britain
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Reichstag
Supreme Army Command
Berlin
Wilson
Europe
Russia
Pote
War is Unnecessary Says War Is Unnecessary
Letter to the Editor argues the United States should pursue armed neutrality before considering war. The author urges peace advocates to pressure President Wilson and Congress against war, noting Germany does not seek conflict and condemning war as a crime if not needed.DAVID G. HASKINS JR
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Germany
America
Wilson
David G. Haskins, JR
Filene's to unfurl 100 by 50 foot American flag
When Congress convenes at noon on Monday the William Filene's Sons Company will unfurl a vast 100 by 50 foot flag, claimed to be the largest in the city. The flag will drape much of the Summer Street side of the building as buglers play To the Colors. Filene's offers the flag free of charge to any patriotic gathering that can use it.
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Norway protests German blockade in Parliament debate
London report says during a Norwegian Parliament debate Foreign Minister Ihsen announced the government officially protested against the German blockade of Norway's north coast.
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The
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War News in Brief from Fronts Across Europe
Canadian troops attacked east of Neuville St Vaast but were repulsed with heavy losses. In Macedonia reconnoitring detachments advanced into French positions between Ochrida and Presba lakes, seizing several quick firing guns and large stores of ammunition. German forces attacked along the Oginski canal at the Russian line but were dislodged after a trench entry. Austrian detachment at Monte Fait was repulsed with heavy losses after initial assaults. French troops in Champagne expelled Germans from positions captured Wednesday.
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Aggies Head Demands War at Preparedness Banquet
Dr Kenyon I Butterfield president of Massachusetts Agricultural College and food conservation committee chair urged war against Germany and allied support at a City Club banquet. He called for military service and agricultural enlistment to bolster state food supply. The gathering backed universal military training with remarks from Carl Vrooman E W Allen B Loring Young and undergraduates.
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Massachusetts Public Safety Committee
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E. W. Allen
Department of Agriculture
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Villa Beaten at Chihuahua in Cavalry Clash
Francisco Villa led 3500 horsemen against Chihuahua City in an aggressive bid to seize the town. He was repulsed with about 500 captured and 30 killed or wounded in the action.
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Recruiting Surges As Armories Swarm With Volunteers
Armories across Greater Boston and nearby cities flooded with men as the Sixth Massachusetts Infantry mobilized toward war strength. About 1178 enlisted by midnight, with peace strength set at 1360 and war strength near 2000, while navy and marine recruiters reported heavy activity and 2000 naval reservist names.
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Col Perry Heads Eighth Regiment Election Wins
Lieutenant Colonel William H. Perry was elected colonel of the Eighth Regiment M G to fill the vacancy from Colonel Graves resignation. Major William J Keville was elected lieutenant colonel after losing the colonelcy by two votes. Captains Stillwell and Cushing were elected majors. The Cambridge armory election, overseen by General Sweetser, featured close ballots.
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Lynn
H. Dwight Cushing
C Company
Cambridge
Cambridge Armory
Sweetser
Somerset Club Supports President and National Service
The Somerst Club of Boston unanimously resolved to back the President and the country in the present crisis. It urged immediate enactment of obligatory national military service and expressed confidence that the United States would join the Entente allies against Germany.
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Germany
Speeding Autoist Pays Highest Local Fine
Judge Sullivan in Central Court yesterday fined Edward Morley of Watertown $35 for refusing to stop when commanded by Officer Grace on Tremont street last week. The patrolman overtook Morley in Columbus avenue after entering a passing car.
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Orduna Delayed Due To Mines Cleared At Sea
Cunard liner Orduna was stopped off the Irish coast by a British torpedo boat destroyer and hurried to port after mines in the North Channel were cleared. Officers said 27 ships, including an American, had already sought refuge. two vessels had been lost. Mine sweepers removed over 100 mines in two days before ships moved to safety waters guarded by torpedo rovers and patrol boats.
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British troops seize three more villages in Somme and Champagne
British forces in France report capture of three additional villages in the Somme region and in Champagne amid days of heavy fighting. Berlin confirms a German retreat along the Peronne Fin road under sustained British pressure.
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Somme
Champagne
Peronne-Fins Road
Berlin
British and French Forces Press At Various Fronts During War
British troops and Canadian units reported action east of Neuville Saint Vaast and near Sorel le Grand as Haig’s forces advanced toward Heudicourt and the Marcoing railroad. Berlin claimed Canadian assaults were repulsed while London said prisoners were taken after German incursions. French forces dispersed a French attack north east of Soissons, made gains north of Vregny Margival, and repelled a German trench counterattack near Maisons de Champagne with 63 prisoners. Russian and Austro Italian front activity was noted with limited success and heavy losses respectively.
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Custody Granted to Father in Deserdion Divorce
Judge Raymond in Divorce Court grants custody of 11 year old Franklyn Samuelian to Sarkis Samuelian after his divorce from the mother Mrs George P Cobb. Franklyn will live with his father in Boston and attend school, with weekend access to Hull.
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French Make Gains As They Drive Germans From Champagne
Paris reports French troops in Champagne repelled a German foothold from March 28 positions in a counterattack. North of the Somme German artillery bombarded front lines while French batteries replied. northeast of Soissons progress noted in Vreany Marsgival, and a spirited attack west of Maisons de Champagne expelled the enemy, 68 prisoners taken. Belgian detachment infiltrated first German line at Steenstraete with sharp fighting and losses to the adversary.
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Oise
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Steenstraete
British say U-39 sank Ida and was later sunk
A London report says the German submarine U-39 which sank the Norwegian steamer Ida on February 8 was itself sunk in the North Sea. Survivors of U-39 are held as prisoners by the British.
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Ida
North Sea
Poland to Decide Its Government at Constitutional Assembly
London March 30 Reuters dispatch from Petrograd says the Russian government issued a proclamation urging Poles to choose their own form of government. It expects a new independent Poland formed from its three parts. A constitutional assembly in Warsaw will determine the government by universal suffrage.
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Socialist protest against war with Germany in New Hampshire
EH B Young chairman of the Socialist party executive committee telegraphed President Wilson tonight protesting the war. The message was sent from Laconia New Hampshire as the state council voices opposition to entering the conflict.
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Laconia
N. H
Wilson
Socialist Party of the State
EH. B. Young
Second Regiment In Service Ready for Federal Guard Duty
Springfield March 30 All local companies of the Second Regiment enlisted for federal service late this afternoon Two units will leave the armory tomorrow night to begin police work for the federal government Colonel William C Hayes expects the entire regiment to be in service within 48 hours with patrol and guard assignments Staff and officers prepared to mobilize Approximately 2000 soldiers were examined with 13 of 600 rejected Dentists offered free services treats and fillings Cost to soldiers none Department of the East to ship 15 motor trucks to carry supplies and move units Framingham will supply overcoats gauntlets and equipment Some men prefer light cotton clothing due to extreme heat at Columbus Sergeant Peter Chamberlain named regimental sergeant major and other staff vacancies to be filled tomorrow.
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Springfield
United States Service
William C. Hayes
United States
Department of the East
Massachusetts
Framingham
Columbus
N. M
Peter Chamberlain
Nothing to Fear From Army Says Duma Head
London March 30 Russian Duma president M Rodzianko said government front advice showed no danger of outbreaks. He noted no immediate enemy operation was possible due to thaw though enemy forces concentrate on the front.
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M. Rodzianko
Losses in British Shipping in Four Months
In the House of Commons, Thomas J. MacNamara reports British shipping losses from submarines and mines for the first 18 days of December, January, February and March as 30, 26, 6, and 5 respectively.
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House of Commons
Thomas J. MacNamara
Admiralty
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The Famous Singer Biography From Athlone to Global Fame
A breezy personal portrait of a great pop concert singer. It traces his early days in Athlone Ireland where he delighted his father's friends with song to his current status as possibly the richest concert singer in the world.
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