Foch Emerges As Allied Master of Strategy in War Era
General Ferdinand Foch, of Basque origin born 1851 at Tarbes and raised in Metz, becomes allied supreme commander. The article traces his cautious ascent from Polytechnique to war schools, forecasting German aggression, building a coordinated staff, and guiding French forces at the Marne and beyond, earning high honors including the Legion of Honor and the Bath.
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Strife in Germany Led to New European Tensions
An official dispatch from Switzerland reports Germany's offensive began amid internal turmoil in the central empires. Austria faces ministerial strain and food shortages as German circles debate Mittel-Europa and alliance questions. Premier Seydler admits unreliability of cereal imports. German resolve to press a decisive victory grows amid mounting wartime strain.
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Say No Fear of Smallpox In City After Steamer Case
Connecticut passengers aboard the steamer Middletown of the Hartford line included about 10 Bridgeport residents. Five black men were found with smallpox and admitted to a New York hospital. Health authorities in New York and Connecticut urged vaccination for those whose addresses could be found, with alerts sent to multiple cities.
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Stratfield Road Man Dies From Horse S Kick
Arthur Wilson, 88, of 103 Stratfield Road, died at Bridgeport hospital after a horse kicked him when he entered a barn to feed the animal. The incident occurred at his brother WB G Wilson's farm as he followed his longtime habit of feeding the horse. He succumbed Thursday afternoon after suffering a fractured skull and internal injuries.
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Buick Roadster Stolen From Brook lawn rink
Attorney George Finkelstone reported his Buick roadster license 81-411 was stolen from in front of a Brook lawn rink after 10 o'clock last night. Detectives issued an alarm and description. Witnesses saw a man attempting to crawl into a house with a bloody face, suggesting a confrontation occurred earlier.
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U. S. Takes over Six Big Hun Owned Mills
The Alien Property Custodian announced the seizure of six German owned New Jersey woolen mills valued over 70 million dollars. Governing boards will run them and war earnings go to fund Liberty Bonds. Mills include Passaic Worsted Spinning, Botany Worsted, New Jersey Worsted Spinning, Fortsmann and Huffmanin, Gera Mills of Passaic and the Gortee Worsted Mills of Garfield New Jersey.
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Gen Wood Passes Physical Test to Resume Duty
Washington March 29 Major General Leonard Wood has passed his physical examination for active service and will be returned to command his division at Camp Funston on Jan 3 This ends rumors that the administration planned to shelve Wood after a strict field test for officers prior to France The examination was conducted by a board led by Brigadier General William He Arthur with Dr Warfield J Longcope and a Mayo Clinic affiliated heart specialist among the doctors involved
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English Half Hun Drive North of Somme River
Report from London on March 29 states fighting north of the Somme remained limited with enemy pressure minimal. Heavy assaults south of the Somme near Messeres and Demun persisted as French and Allied forces repelled strong German efforts. General Foch described as a calm, capable leader guiding Allied strategy and coordinating with allied generals including Petain and Pershing.
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