First American field army organized for front duty
Washington reports that the war department has organized the first field army with artillery reserves and antiaircraft units as plans move toward Pershing’s forces. If kept to schedule, American troops may hold a longer front by 1919, with censorship delaying exact dates. Meanwhile, in France, Germans shell American positions near the Swiss border as troops show resilience and maintain communications amid heavy bombardment.
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U.S
France
Cheyenne
Washington
Pershing
War Department
First Field Army
Frince
Signal Corps
Socialist Plot to Oust Lenin Government and Trotsky Resigns
Reports from Moscow and Petrograd describe Bolshevik leaders facing resignations and a broader anti government move. Leon Trotsky announces his resignation as foreign affairs commissar amid a push by Socialist Revolutionaries and Don region forces toward a coalition republic and repudiation of the peace treaty with the Central Powers.
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Nikolau Lenin
Moscow
Lenin
Leon Trotsky
Trotsky
Yeeteday
Petrograd
Ensign Krylenko
Copenhagen
Cossack Gs Susport Ft
Don
Yetrograd
Hustia
Rumania
Mumonta
Bessarabia
Ahumania
Heesarabia
Humania
Paris Bombing Sparks Casualties in Night Raid
German aviators bombed Paris last night causing loss of life and property damage. Early reports say alarms were cleared by 12 30 a m after the raid.
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NATO
Paris
German Losses Score of Territory in Allied Push
British MP and Irish labor leader Charles Duncan argued Germany is retreating after Belgium and France gains, saying 4800 square miles have been lost and a spring offensive would prove costly to Germany. He contrasted London and Cheyenne and warned America has not grasped the war’s stakes.
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Charles Duncan
Cheyenne
America
Germany
Belgium
France
Ireland
Louse
London
Wuston
the Marne
German Relief Funds Misused in U S
Senate hearing probes the National German American Alliance after more than 400000 in war relief funds raised in America were funneled to German officials. Treasurer J Tjarks says funds were handed to Count von Bernstorff and Werner Dernberg's propaganda work connected to the Lusitania case.
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U.S
Washington
Alliance
Germany
United
Hernard Dernburg
Senate
King
Utah
J. Tjarks
Baltimore
Count von Bernstorff
Dr. Dernberg
von Bernstorff
Dernberg
United States
Lusitania
Department of Justice
Gerwan
Ship Defeats U-Boat in 90 Mile Atlantic Fight
An American port steamer officer recounts a ninety mile duel with a U boat in the Atlantic. The crew pushed boilers to peak speed as guns fired, a shell struck near the wheelhouse, and the enemy submarine submerged after a furious exchange.
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Liverpool
Vie Atlantic
First Lieutenant Killed in Action in War Department List
The war department expurgated casualty list records First Lieut Louis Jordan killed in action and First Lieut John H Greene slightly wounded. The tally includes thirty six privates with names listed without home addresses. The report notes two killed in action and others wounded or killed in uved, with missing or garbled entries for some personnel.
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Washington
War Department
Louis Jordan
John H. Greene
Garelett
Alan
Oma
Berger Accused of Opposing U S War Efforts in Wisconsin Trial
Chicago dispatch reports United States district attorney Charles P. Cline says an indictment has been returned in the northern Illinois district against Victor J. Berger and four associates. Charged under espionage law, they allegedly conspired to publish disloyal articles and pamphlets to undermine military duty and recruitment, with twenty six overt acts cited. Milwaukee Leader and American Socialist are named among newspapers, and pamphlets titled Proclamation and War Program Why You Should Fight appear in the case.
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Chicago
Tnited
Charies PF. Cline
District Court of the United States
Ilinois
Victor J. Berger
Wisconsin
Adolph Gtrmer
J. Lewis Haedahl
William F. Crouse
Irwin St. John Tucker
Berger
United States
Milwaukee Leader
The
American Socialist
House votes to abolish nine subtreasuries
Washington report states that the House approved abolition of nine subtreasuries by a 99 to 71 vote. The move follows recommendations from the appropriations committee and marks a major change in federal treasury operations.
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Washington
The
House
Appropriations Committee
Ohio towns devastated by cyclone in northwestern area
A cyclone swept through northwestern Ohio killing at least two with many injured. Towns including Van Wert, Lima, Findlay, Continental, Defiance, Middle Point, Convoy and Lime suffered heavy damage as wires failed and rail traffic halted. Several dwellings were destroyed and rescue efforts began in Van Wert and surrounding townships.
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iBy Agsacqued Press
Columbus
Ohio
Vanwert County
Lima
Findlay
Continental
van Wert
Defiance
Middlepoint
Convoy
Jantourin
Bluffton
Ottawa
Milles Denny
Harrison
Union
Hoarlin
Washington
Hawkes
James Gheyer
Rex Lee
Ariddlepoint
Farmora
Building Collapse After Fire Kills and Injures Dozens
In Winchester Kentucky a burned building adjoining a moving picture theater collapsed killing twelve people including ten children and injuring many more. About thirty others were hurt as the wreckage crushed the theater roof and walls causing chaos with many children among the injured. Six of the twenty three hospitalized are thought fatally hurt.
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Winchester
Cutter Rescues Danish Sailors
The Coast Guard cutter rescued a Danish sailing vessel whose crew faced a disabled ship with provisions and water nearly exhausted. The incident occurred January 25 and was announced by the Navy Department today.
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Cutter
Washington
Mares
United States Coast
Navy Department
Germans Destroy Russian Transports Reported
London dispatch says German destroyers attacked and sunk or damaged Russian transport ships in the Baltic. The report cites contested casualty details and unclear alignment of forces amid ongoing hostilities.
Meyer, Formerly Navy Head, Dead
Former cabinet member George von Meyers died at his Boston home after a lengthy service in the Navy administration. The death follows a career spanning naval leadership and government positions with several wartime roles noted.
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Boston
Coorge von II
Meyer
Wilson Praises Split Voice Amid War Time Strain
In a wartime address, Wilson praises community resolve and resilience as residents face shortages and challenges. The speech highlights solidarity, education, and local effort to sustain morale and support for service members and families.
British Repulse Teuton Attacks on Mile Fronts
British lines in Flanders repel German raids along a one mile stretch in two sectors as counterattacks recapture ground lost in initial incursions. In Lorraine US troops twice gained footholds in enemy trenches near the Americans’ position but were driven back after hard fighting. A lone American sentry near dawn repelled forty attackers, killing their leader and wounding others. The raid is cited as evidence of American courage and steadiness under French command.
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Associated Press
Flanders
Abtavka
Teutons
Washington
Merchere
Lorraine
France
Hue
Huns Put Bombs in Dead to Kill Foes
Baltimore Maryland reports Charles K. Stebbins describes German use of bombs concealed among dead bodies to harm Allied troops in France. He claims Magneh soldiers were blown apart by concealed explosive devices as British troops witnessed the grisly tactic.
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Baltimore
Mil. Mare
Charles KR. Stebbins
France
Huntjeah Royal Field Artillery
Stepbins
Atoma
Komeba
Cer Mans
Prince Koudacheft to Lead Organization in Siberia Fight
Plans to restore popular government in Siberia under Admiral Kolchak involve a new Russian-led organization to back General Semenoff. Four old guns and fifteen machine guns were sent to him on the Manchurian railway as support grows. Admiral Kolehbak and other figures coordinate from Shanghai toward action along the Trans-Siberian border.
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Perrin, Mach
Siberia
Admiral Kolchak
Semenveff
Semeneff
Manchuriam
Nicholas Kood
Acheff
China
Horvath
Ruesian Williars
Haron
Aerentan Railay
M. Rusanoff
Amur
M. !.Avoreff
Irkhutek
Kolehbak
United States
Shanghai
Semenoff
Manchuria
Trans- Haikal
Irkutsk
Oden
President Wilson Urges Nation to Support War Garden Army
In a March 9 letter to Secretary Lane President Wilson asks every Tehoo to form a regiment in the war garden army. He hopes school children will join, aiding a war effort valued at about 500 million dollars.
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Washington
Wilson
Lane
Steady Growth Seen in Ship Deliveries by Shipping Board
The Shipping Board released figures showing a rising US ship delivery pace with 21 vessels totaling 275,000 tons completed since January, higher than January output. February deliveries exceeded pace, and a continued rise through March is anticipated. lumber supply and plywood production are cited as key constraints and drives for a larger fleet.
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Associated Press
Washington
Shipping Board
Ta&s
United States
McNary
Oregon
Pacific Cous
H. Ks. Vandhuser
Poland
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