Wood Urges Army of Four Million for U S
Major General Leonard Wood told the Senate military committee that Allied opinion backs a German failure and urged expanding the U S Army to four million men. He recommended 2.4 million in training at home and two million overseas as soon as possible, plus universal compulsory service and accelerated ship and weapon production.
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Leonard Wood
Senate Military Committee
America
Wood
Droste
Europe
Auberlain
General Wood
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Weather report fragment from New York area
Fragmentary weather update mentions New York and the surrounding region with scattered notes on forecasts and conditions. The legible details are limited, but the text references temperatures and possible rain or weather trends for the period.
Republicans Gain Complete Control in Danbury Election
Danbury voters shift power as Republicans win three of four wards, claiming 60 percent of municipal appointments. Democratic losses include city clerk and city treasurer retained by mayoral appointment. Republicans take third ward council seat, while fourth ward remains Democratic. Contests reflect an off year turnout with lingering war and weather factors.
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Danbury
Mar
Common Council
Board of Aldermen
Ilection
Wanbury
Cie Democrats
Alfred A
Red Cross Tag Day Netted Near 25000
Frank, treasurer of the Dirideeport Cross fund, announced the results of the charity games held by the local chapter. Initial tallies showed contributions around 28000 and 25000, with counting not yet finished last night. Final totals were expected to be announced today.
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Frank
Dirideeport Ple Cross
Nuvdga
de Alogy
War of 1916 Official Statements Clash Across Front
London reports stubborn English defense against German advances with losses at Bapaume and Nesle and tanks sunk. Haig warns of heavy war material losses while Berlin boasts a line-wide victory and claims 45,000 prisoners. French actions near Noyon intensify as Allied troops retreat slowly.
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London
Bapaume
Nesle
Guiscard
Marshal Haig
Berlin
France
LaFere
Noyon
Three Billion Dollar Third Liberty Loan Announced
Washington announces the third Liberty loan at three billion dollars with four and a quarter percent rate. Subscriptions will be accepted above the goal, and a sinking fund at five percent annually will back the issue during and one year after the war. Existing bondholders may convert to the new four and one quarter percent bonds.
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Washington
McAdoo
Medoo
MeAdoo
Secretary of the Treasury
Isi ¢Hauirmin
United States
Hrisher Interesh
Convereio
Boston Conductor Dr Muck Arrested on Treason Charge
Dr Karl Muck Boston conductor is under arrest after officers took him into custody at a city hotel. Pending orders from Washington specify transfer to East Cambridge jail tomorrow.
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Karl Muck
Boston
Ohio mob enforces pro American salute in Delphos
A Delphos mob dragged a house to conduct a town canvass and forced suspected pro German supporters to salute the flag or face hanging. Barney Lindermann, a wealthy merchant, was warned his shoe store flag must stay or be drowned in the canal.
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Hima
Ohio
Delphos
Barney Lindermann
Draft Extension Debate on 19 to 21 Year Olds
Washington March 2 The war department resolution extending operation of the selective draft would require registering men reached 2 years of age. In the Senate Senator New of Indiana urged compulsory training for ages 19 to 21 but no action was taken. He said it is impossible to predict the force needed to win the war and urged focus on preparation over pronouncements.
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Washington
War Department
Senate
New
Indiana
United States
Peter
U S Airmen Die in Italy and Fort Worth Crash
Reports from the American embassy note the drowning deaths of airmen during training missions in Italy and a crash near Fort Worth. Included are details of a 4,000 foot fall and the loss of several crew members. Names and locations linked to Crosby Minnesota and New York City appear among the victims. A second item covers new corporate filings by America Analytic Laboratories with a $20,000 capital.
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Fnstanthy
Willian
New York City
A. On
Dargino
Tearantea
Giatario
Dallas
Autp Everman
AleNamara
Fo Flying Corps
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Mrmara
York City
America Analytic Laboratories
Governor a Visitor at Devens Camp Devens
Governor Marcus F H Holcomb and staff visited Camp Devens Ayer Massachusetts to review Connecticut troops readiness for the fight against Germany. He authorized a parade for Connecticut units on April 6 Liberty Loan day, with most of the division to march in New England parades though some units may stay in camp. The report notes Yale President Kellogg Morris Fennelly’s Connecticut battalion leadership, a deserter arrest in Newtown, and police actions by Assistant Superintendent Suckley.
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Devens
Ayer
Mass
Marcus FH. Holcomb
Connecticut
Holcambh
Liberty Loan
New Engkona
Wartford
Lbertford
Heen
Muuion Morris Ffnnelley
President Kledtey
Yale
Fin Connecticut
Avil Field Artillery Regiment
Helms
Desorter
United States Army
George Vader
Sta Lindros Street
W Gerresters
Morris
Bee
Newtown
Eta
Aries EL Suckley
War Ruling Won’t Hit Plaza Plan
The War Industries Board ruling denying shipment priority to municipal enterprises will not affect the plaza project according to Mayor Wilson and city officials. They say the plaza work mainly involves private alterations and paving, with sufficient materials already on hand and no government priority needed.
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War Industries Board
Washington
Plaza
Wilson
Uttic
German Troops Weary In New Drive From France
March 25 report from headquarters in France says German attacking troops appear dog weary and strained. British forces show stubborn resistance at multiple points, notably delaying German advances around the Clermuins area. Fierce night fighting raged north of Hapauee along the Bapaume Arras road as fronts shifted with defenders holding firm.
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France
Hapauee
Bapaume-Arras
Austrian Artillery Moves to Belgian Front on Western Front
Official dispatches report numerous Austrian artillery batteries shifting from the Franco-German front to the Belgian front, indicating continued Austrian artillery presence on the Western Front.
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Washington
Retail merchants eye Friday meeting on closing hours
Local merchants plan a Friday afternoon session at Hincks Brothers office to discuss closing hour proposals. Additional suggestions may be added if the Chamber of Commerce outline is adopted, aiming to regulate Wednesday closing in a broader plan.
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Hincks’ Brothers
Chamber of Comimerer
MERC
No U. S. Troops in the Effort to Stop Germans
Washington reports General Pershing: no American reserves sent into the battle. Major General Marsh notes no reports of U S troops in line or on the front. Two American regiments tied to engine units are said to be operating in areas near the German front. The War Department confirms no unusual activity in American sectors.
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U. S
Washington
Ter
Messize
Cieneral Marsh
Pershing
Nesle Guiscard Taken Amid Berlin Claims
British lines in Picardy hold firm as German assaults push west of St. Quentin with Nesle and Guiscard captured. Berlin reports claim heavy British losses and 45,000 prisoners. German advance suggests fighting extended north of the Somme toward Sailly and Ypres, near Nesle.
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Picardy
Ypres
Sailly
Somme
Bapaume
Ytres
Berlin
St. Quentin
Nesle
Guiscard
German Pincer Tactics Marked by Two-Front Assault
Military observers describe the German pincer method used abroad as two attacks set apart that close in on the target. British forces counter by checking the northern jaw and drawing it south while shifting center defense. British losses are heavy though considered manageable. German casualties around Peronne are reported as severe, with Paris and London maintaining calm amid reports of continued Allied pressure. President Wilson congratulates Field Marshal Haig as momentum shifts.
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von Mackensen
Russia
Roumania
Serbia
Berlin
Peronne
St. Gobain
Lacre
London
Paris
Washington
Wilson
Alarshal Eig
Warns Again to Lay in Supply of Coal
Washington warns of a coal shortage if supplies are not laid in early for next winter. Officials caution a continued drop in production could prevent adequate fuel for zones unless households and industries prebuy. A zone distribution plan aims to balance demand and prevent cross hauling as war needs grow.
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Washington
Muatwel
Fuel Administration
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