Americans Gain First Permanent Front Move in France
American forces in the Luneville sector occupy trenches northeast of Badonvillers abandoned by Germans after recent raids. The position is consolidated with French troops enabling higher ground operations. German attempts to retake were repulsed. American raids report heavy artillery barrage and gas projectors destroyed. No American casualties or missing men reported. The Rainbow division, from national guard units, repulsed a German raid on March 6 according to General Pershing.
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79 HM Planes Lost In Ten Days On British Front
March 14 report notes ideal weather with no change in the front. British airmen have performed marvelously destroying thirty nine German airplanes and bringing down forty others out of control during the first ten days of March. Fifteen British machines are reported missing.
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France
Belgium
Bill to Take Over Raval Oil Lands Here Opposed
Washington March 14 California oil men told a senate naval subcommittee the Pacific coast oil situation is critical if the government takes over oil and gas lands in naval reserves. They warned such action would deplete supply, hurt industry and block new field development. Some members favored restricting reserves to a partial navy use via amendment to the naval appropriation bill.
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San Francisco
Associated of Company
House
Penrose Attacks Public Information Committee Expenditures
Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania assailed the committee on public information for obstructing his resolution to investigate its actions. He said the reported expenditures of 5000 dollars daily were out of reason and criticized Congress for failing to obtain an accounting.
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Committee On Public Information
Penrose
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Congress
Wyoming Boys Eager For Fray
Governor Houx, after two days at Camp Lewis near Tacoma, praises Wyoming troops training there with drafts from six western states. He notes officers’ praise for Wyoming men and their eagerness to go to France, and tours other military posts including Camp Kearney and Vancouver Washington.
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France
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Plan to fix draft quota based on registration basis
A compromise plan to base the army draft quota on registration and liability for service is framed by Representative Shallenberger Neb and will be pressed in the House with hopes of President Wilson's support. Chairman Dent will withhold the army appropriation bill until Baker returns. The plan bases quotas on the number registered and liable and credits those who have served since April 1917. The administration expands wartime consultation, inviting Congress to follow war progress with weekly War Council briefings.
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Europe
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War Council
Three Flyers Killed in Airfield Incidents
Two separate reports detail deadly crashes. Lieut Marmaduke Earle of Lewisburg and Nile Gatwick of Findlay were killed at Ellington field, while civilian Kaiser survived a fall in San Antonio. In Denver a cadet, Howard Holaday, died when his Keily field aircraft fell during a routine flight. his mother is Mrs. Howard W Holaday.
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Kaiser
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Denver
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Arrest of Prince Lvov Reported by Russian Telegraph Agency
The Russian Telegraph Agency reports that former Russian Premier Prince Lvov has been arrested by the commander of the northern front.
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Petrograld
Russian Telegraph Agency
Prince Lvoff
Northern Front
Rallying display as draft men and planes thrill crowd
Strong the commanding officer and the governor witness a review with a large draft force and bombers overhead. The governor calls it an inspiring spectacle and praises the American army as the Kaiser trembles before the world. He expresses confidence in victory and American righteousness.
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Strong
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Japan Acts in Good Faith Says Balfour View
In the House of Commons, Balfour voiced that Japan acts in good faith and shows absolute loyalty to allies. He acknowledged no distinction between Japan and other allies in decisions, and warned that if Russia’s eastern provinces were seized, peace talks would struggle to secure Lithuania or Romania. Wilson was praised as the only allied statesman to send a Moscow message.
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Wilson
Finland to Be Made German Colony Belief
Washington reports from Stockholm claim Germany seeks to subjugate Finland as a German colony. German forces reportedly use Russian border tactics, with press suspended, organizations disbanded, and political arrests daily. Diplomatic dispatches mention invaders forming Psthonia battalions and conscription of all military age men under Baron von Hetzendorf.
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Wreck on Pennsylvan ia Railroad Kills Eighteen
Early reports say eighteen killed and about forty wounded as train No 1 hits a hand slide above Lancaster near the station. The westbound train is believed to have struck the slide in the west cut, according to Associated Press dispatches.
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Four U S Soldiers Spare Death Penalty in France
Four American soldiers condemned to death by court martial in France for sleeping on post and disobedience will not be executed. Reports that evidence in these cases had been sent to President Wilson were erroneous, it was learned today.
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France
Pest
Lee
Wilson
Rai Bill Passes Congress and Heads to Wilson
Congress approved the conference report and sent the Rai bill to the president. The House voted to adopt the measure after Senate approval, setting the stage for the next step in the legislative process.
Germans Seize Odessa and Eye Sevastopol Move
Military experts expect German forces to push toward Sevastopol after capturing Odessa and Ukraine's wheat belt. They plan to secure food supplies and may conscript labor, possibly mobilizing former Russian soldiers into the German army. American officials note Bolshevik leaders now see war with Germany as unavoidable and may seek Entente aid.
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Troteky
Cie Entente
U S Plans Higher Grade Beef Purchases and Exports
The Food Administration reaches agreement with western corn belt livestock producers to raise purchases of high grade beef by up to 80 percent and to double exports. The move aims to build allied meat reserves from a large surplus, with ships provided by allies, and hinges on shipping capacity and delivery before May.
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Washington
Food Administration
Corn Belt
Urithia
Tondon
Floods Reach Michigan Cause $1,000,000 Loss
Damaging floods sweep through Michigan between Detroit and the Canadian border. High water creates new flood levels, overturning property and disrupting daily life as residents face mounting losses and the need for relief. Local authorities report extensive damage to farms and homes along the river valleys.
Fragmentary report of deadly attack and casualties
A damaged clipping describes a violent incident resulting in one dead and numerous injuries among guests. It notes police involvement and mentions named officials among those harmed, with uncertain details about the location and cause.
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