English Ask U.S. for Immediate Reinforcements
A March 27 message from David Lloyd George urging the United States to send immediate American reinforcements across the Atlantic was read in New York. Lord Reading praised Allied resolve as German and French forces prepare for a decisive struggle, stressing the vital need for allied troops and ships. Bread ration cuts in France prompt potential government action, with officials ready to requisition grain if hoarding or profiteering is found.
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New York
David Lloyd
Sia
Great Britain
United States
Atlantic
Lord Reading
Eta Dioner
Pegrete
West
Europe
Lord Hiteading
Gerlmany
Food Administration
Poplan
Tate
Washington
Williams Denounces War Critics In Senate Fray
Washington March 27 Senator Williams Democrat of Mississippi pressed anew the criticism of war preparations. He accused Republicans of playing politics for Lenroot the Wisconsin Senate candidate deemed lukewarm. Republicans led by Senator Smoot and others defended Lenroot voting with Democrats on key war bills amid a sharp Senate clash over President Wilson and shipping policy. The debate, the fiercest partisan clash since the war began, continued as adjournment approached with plans to resume tomorrow.
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Washington
Mar
Senate
Williams
Mississippi
Lehalf
Lemroot
Wisconsin
America
Smout
Utah
Lenroot
Jones
Wilson
Behalt
Tenderson
Lie Lauter
Bonutov Shived
Frepubligsin
Iad
Fnis &Pevel
Senetor
Jeses
Chaiaran Darley
Shipping Board
Diet Cierman
Benatar Shafrobhy
Colas Rade
Wemorrat
Soldiers May Vote in Camps in Washington March
War department arrangements enable soldiers at camps and cantonments in the United States to vote in national state and local elections on a proper state basis. Abroad voting policy remains with President Wilson while Connecticut officials pressure for a plan.
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Washington
War Department
United States
Wilson
Connecticut
Holcomb
Augustine Lonergan
MecCain
Cancel All Coal Contracts under New Zone Plan
Washington announces cancellation of coal contracts under a new distribution zone plan. Existing agreements will expire with the new coal year begining April, affecting production and central fuel administration control. Large industrial buyers and jobbers may lose long term terms as smaller contracts are terminated by the government zone authorities.
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Washington
Maren
Cou
Huiltruort Aecus
Reir
Priats
Fall of Albert Signals German Push Toward Amiens
Official statements from London and Berlin indicate Albert has fallen on the direct road to Amiens, with German efforts to pierce the French line near Montdidier and mass against the French while the British slow the advance elsewhere. Morlancourt Chipilly and Proyart are cited as British responses to cover the withdrawal.
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Paris
London
von Rone
Vossingie “Eitune
Berlin
Toondton
Praph Patel
Copenhagen
Londen
Albert
Amiens
Montdidier
Somme
Morlancourt
Chipilly
Proyart
Complete Code for 2 Platoons Fire Department Appointments
Edward A. MacCaulay of 158 Brooklawn Avenue was elected last night by the Board of Tire Commissioners to join the fire department beginning April 1. Other appointees and newly named assistant chiefs were present as commissioners discussed final assignments and a new double platoon rule set to take effect Monday. The panel did not announce finalized details after an executive session.
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Edward A. MacCaulay
Brooklawn Avenue
Board of Tire Commissioners
Vire
Daniel E. Johnson
John A. Leonard
George K. Beardsiee
Alexander S. Mellor
George W
Long Ambulance Trains Carry Hun Injured to Frontier
Ambulance trains move through Liege and Namur toward Aix la Chapelle and other German front areas with wounded soldiers from the trench front. Cor respondents note early transports reaching frontier towns and call attention to hospital capacity and ongoing German losses.
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Frontier
Amsterdam
Liege
Namur
Belgium
Aix
Cermana
Cermany
Etonian Torpedoed with Crew of 60
A vessel named Etonian of the Leyland line was torpedoed and sunk near the port with a crew of about 60 aboard. Reports say the ship was attacked a few weeks ago and several horses were described as being on board in the incident.
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Etonian
Luston
Marel
Leyland Line
Liverpool
Corman
Foyt
Dr Muck Active in Bridgeport
In Boston Mrs William Jay alleges Dr Carl Muck of the Boston Symphony Orchestra is linked to hostile actions and intercepted Bridgeport correspondence. Five U S secret service men questioned authorities in Bridgeport. testimony to be used at the Alieck hearing expected today.
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Carl Muck
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Boston
Bridgeport
William Jay
Jax
Conn
Dr. Muck
United States Secret Service
Toston
Secret Service
Arrests in Jersey Explosion Case Reach Five
In Jersey City New Jersey five men including Adhtman Altman president Robert M Jiervis Wilson and Ladyyard Fnlayd Janes were arrested over a warehouse blast that destroyed the Jae Vin Warehouse. Officials say Altman confessed to tossing a lit cigarette that ignited potash. the group faces charges under explosives laws.
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Tersey City
N.o
Maereh Uf
Hgurrien
towEt Br
Jaevin
Nun
Tekken
Davoh 12
Adhtman
Uie
Altman
Trobert M. Jiervis
wWwithtin 1S
Wilson
Ladyyard
Janes
Riker Company
New York
bstLter
U S Lends New Haven 44 Millions
The New Haven Railroad receives a $43,964,000 one year loan at 6% from the railroad administration, secured by pledged securities. Renewal right for another year on the same terms. McAdoo and Williams note it will reduce interest costs and support government control of the system amid past and future earnings prospects.
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Washington, Mar
Railroad Administration
McAdoo
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
John Skelton Williams
New Haven
Washington
MonAdoo
Milford Driver Arrested After High Speed Collision
Aliowed to have struck another automobile and fled at high speed on Post road Milford police chased the National touring car to Bridgeport where Aliowed was arrested. He was later turned over to Milford authorities and faced Milford City Court next Wednesday on charges of reckless driving.
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Minesorge
Ts Voeriillie Avenue
New York City
Wis
Milford
Bridgeport
Chaesarge
Post Road
William Woodruft
Ohneserge
Rhimage
Pridgeport
Hrilweport
Jaca
Crase
Mitford
British Retake 2 Towns in Somme Drive on Ancre Front
British and French forces press German lines on the Somme and Ancre sectors. Albert seen captured by Germans earlier. British repulse heavy attacks west of Albert and advance to Morlancourt Chipilly and Proyart south of the Somme. Casualties heavy as fighting remains sanguinary across the area.
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Albert
Roye
Somme
Ancre
Field Marshal Haig
Morlancourt
Chipilly
Proyart
Bray
Red with German Blood Overrun by German Advances from Arras to Oise
The article describes German pushes for material gains after massive attacks, with estimates of 400,000 dead or wounded or captured from nearly a million German troops. It details devastation across Picardy from Arras to Noyon, a 25 mile penetration, exposed flanks, and the prospect of Allied counterattacks as British French and possibly American reserves gather.
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Picardy
Arras
Oise
Noyon
Teutons
von Hindenburg
Eiven
Cameres
Hindenburg
Moore May Break His Captors Raid at City Office
Norwalk officials indicate policemen tied to the raid on Police Commissioner William J. Moore’s office face possible charges. Among those arrested were Attorney Joseph J. Binxweiler, Harry Purley, Aime Tarlow, GC Stillard, Robert McAllister, and George Topkin. The event followed threats tied to a gambling investigation.
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Norwalk
William J. Moore
Joseph J. Binxweiler
Harry Purley
Aime Tarlow
Stillard
Eli
Robert McAllister
George Topkin
Hurch
Deardy
Espine’ da
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Ady
U. S
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Secretary of State
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Jersey
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Hansover Ancre
Old Hindenberg
Moore
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