Huns Continue 10 Advance In Russia Despite Pact
Reports from the eastern front say German forces push toward Petrograd despite the Slavs pact and Lenin Trotzky peace terms. Finnish treaty terms grant rights without ceding land while waiving war costs, and Bolshevik leaders vow to fight on in a holy war.
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Helsingfors
Berlin
Teutons
Asia Minor
Trebizond
Black Sea
Germany
Finland
Neutrals Swing Toward Allied War Aims Amid German Aggression
Washington reports March 7 that neutral nations increasingly align with the Entente as Germany’s U boat campaign and its actions in Russia threaten neutrality. Holland and Scandinavia condemn the Russian war initiative while Sweden and other neutrals fear growing German dominance. South American neutrals watch war unfold and note potential impacts on trade and military movements with Japan.
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America
Germany
Iroe
Teuton
Russia
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France
Serbia
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Journal de Geneve
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Douglas Beats Cheyenne 19 to 15 in Hard Fought Game
Douglas defeated Cheyenne 19 to 15 in a closely contested basketball game. The visitors showed a strong offense and defense, and the win positions Douglas as a top contender after recent victory over Wheatland, a team that had not lost in three years.
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Douglas
Cheyenne
Theouglas
Wheatland
Refugees claim German formed Russian corps for French front
Refugees arriving from newly occupied cities report a German formed Russian corps under German officers. They say conscripts face execution if they refuse to join and be sent to the French front.
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Petrograd
Disloyalist Is Run Out of City in Kenyon
Breydal a non partisan league organizer was escorted to the railroad station in Kenyon Minnesota tonight forced to kneel and kiss the American flag and ordered to purchase a ticket then put on a train and told not to return The event occurred on March 7 with the location stated as Kenyon Minnesota.
Ship Aground Beached Crew Rescued At Sea
Beach Haven N J March 7 waves broke over deck as ship drifted. coast guard saved thirty seven crew members from the vessel. Washington March 7 final rail administration bill agreed by senate and house conferees. expected for presidential signature by Saturday.
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N. J
River Coast Guard
Coast Guard
Washington
Senate
House
Wheat Order Is Made Drastic
Washington reports all exceptions to the wheat substitute rule were revoked to conserve wheat for the allies. The rule required purchasing an equal amount of substitutes with each wheat purchase.
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Washington
Food Administration
Liberty Loan Drive Plan in Laramie County
The Liberty loan committee led by A. D. Kelley opened preparations for the third Liberty loan campaign set to begin April 6. A county wide organization will form sub committees in every town and school district with a county wide contact list of financially able residents. Volunteers will fill many duties as the drive intensifies to fund the war effort and ensure support for the government and the army.
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Liberty Loan
Liberty Loan Committee
A. D. Kelley
Kelley
Laramie
Uncle Sam
Kaiser
Uncle Sam & Co
United States
Ita
Wilson
Clevelander Freed of Murder Charge
Elmer Opp was acquitted of the murder of Charles L. Joyce in Cleveland. After two hours of deliberation the jury returned a not guilty verdict on a second degree homicide charge. A $100,000 suit was filed by Joyce’s parents against Opp’s attorney later in the day.
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Cleveland
Elmer Opp
Charles L. Joyce
Opp
Hupp
Joyce
Pershing's Forces Move to France on Schedule
Washington dispatch reports troops and supplies for General Pershing moving to France as scheduled. Transportation needs are being met by the Shipping Board with the immediate ship situation described as satisfactory.
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Washington
Pershing
Fronce
War Bazaar booth of Countess of Wilton raises most funds
Reports from the western front note April as a likely start for Allied offensives. American troops on the Lorraine front move from billets to front lines amid dust and improving weather, with patrols operating between trenches alongside French forces.
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Phance
Lorraine
Voice
United States
Toul
$150000 Wheat Farm Launched Near Lingle Wyoming
A Cheyenne based syndicate of business leaders plans a $150000 wheat farm on abandoned government land near Lingle Wyoming. Ten tractors and steam equipment will plow and seed 65480 acres this spring to create the largest Wyoming wheat operation. The project aims to fully plant and develop soil quality over three years for a major wheat producing state. Members include George Abbott president of the First National Bank of Cheyenne.
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Jack A. Bristol
Lingle
Cheyenne
Southern Wyoming
Wyoming
George Abbott
First National Bank of
Army Has Plenty of Clothing Now
A board under Major General Goethals began reviewing army woolen fabric to assess needed changes in specifications for soldier comfort. The army says current clothing keeps men warm and comfortable, with no wool substitutes or shawdy in coats and breeches, though overcoats and blankets include 46 percent shoddy and 66 percent virgin wool.
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Associated Press
Washington
Goethals
Draft Men to be Rated Physically Under New Ruling
Washington reports new draft regulations for physical classification of men called to service. All summoned individuals will be placed into four categories A to D, with A and B for general service, C indicating special or limited service, and D for exemption. Further work is planned to assign suitable duties for those in limited or special service.
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Washington
bin Beall
Palmer seeks to divest German US holdings after war
A. Mitchell Palmer outlined plans to separate German interests in the United States from postwar ownership. The Senate appropriations committee approved selling these properties to private buyers while holding proceeds for after the war. The panel also backed a measure to seize Lieboken steamship piers, a move Republicans warned could push toward government shipping ownership.
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Washington
United States
America
Congress
A. Mitchell Palmer
Senate
Palmer
Germany
Lieboken
Mexico Oil Tax Clash Prompts U S Diplomatic Action
Washington reports that the United States seeks delay and reconsideration of Mexico's decree taxing oil producers and canceling leases since April 20 1817. American and British operators call the tax confiscatory and warn of supply disruption harming wartime efforts.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mexico
United States
Great Rtalia
Alexico
Mealey Fields
Gulf Ports
Boand
Gulf
French Officer In Francis Is Belief
In New York on March 7 a French colonel and others may be implicated with Frank J Godsol as a result of an investigation. Godsol is held awaiting extradition by the French government on charges of receiving millions through fraudulent contracts for the French army. He was formerly a French private. Evidence grows from Alliance Motors records found after Godsol's arrest and sent to Washington.
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New York
Frank J Godsol
Godsol
Alliance Motors Corporation
Pelen
Godeol
Washington
U Boat Losses Exceed Built As War Aims Grow
Washington reports December submarine losses by Allied and American forces surpassed Germany's monthly output. Officials note optimism over intensified anti submarine campaign while tonnage depletion continues. Sir Eric Geddes indicated a long term decline in U boat losses may follow increased Allied pressure.
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Washington
Germany
Erle Geddes
Admiralty
Ping
Eric
Justice suspends two federal officials at Rock Island
The department of justice suspended two federal district officials at Rock Island Illinois. The action is seen as an official sign of strict enforcement of anti liquor and vice regulations around army aid and navy camps.
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Washington
Rock Island
Ill
Department of Justice
Department
Alien Accused of Trying to Disable U S Transport
Edward Otis a 25 year old crewman aboard a transport ship jailed as a government prisoner is accused of tampering with the steering gear while the vessel was in a war zone near a European port. He allegedly remained in the navigating room contrary to orders and caused potential damage to the ship’s steering apparatus.
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Baltimore
Uther
Donner Cone
Edward Otis
Otis
Hin Owbind
Whipplo
Roosevelt Riepcr Returns Home From Newark to Oyster Bay
Theodore Roosevelt arrived at his Oyster Bay home this afternoon after a motor trip from Newark. Mrs Roosevelt accompanied him, and the former president appeared in good spirits despite the long journey.
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Oyster Bay
Theodore Roosevelt
Sigamore
Mra
Roosevelt
Newark
Packers Hearing Ends After Wage Arbitration
CHICAGO March 7 A federal judge presided over the wage arbitration for meat packers. Proceedings closed after arguments from attorney Thail Po Waleb representing the employees. Six wage demands were urged, with the court expected to rule in coming weeks based on the record and testimony presented.
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Chicago
Samuel Alschuler
Arsittator
Thaok Po Waleb
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