Allies condemn German crimes and vow continued fighting
The supreme war council denounces German political crimes against Russia and Romania and rejects their peace treaties. It declares the war will continue until the plunder policy ends and justice prevails. Meanwhile Allied diplomats head toward Seoul via Tokyo as fronts shift with contested German advances in Ukraine and Kharkov.
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Associated Press
London
Supreme War Council of the Allies
Germany
Medical officer Dwyer avoided stiffer penalty for neglect
Washington March 18 Army court martial declined to impose a heavier sentence on First Lieut J G Dwyer medical reserve officer tried for neglecting care of a private at Camp Funston despite Secretary Baker stating dismissal is not a heavy enough penalty.
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Washington
Baker
J. G. Dwyer
Camp Funston
Man Buried Thirty Hours Rescued Alive in Yard
Kansas City report says Joseph Bingham a 5 stage carpenter survived thirty hours buried under four feet of loose earth in his front yard after a collapse. His wife, police and friends searched as he recounted his near death experience.
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Kansas City
Joseph Bingham
Loyalty Issue in Senate Race
Milwaukee March 18 A last appeal by candidates from all parties seeks the Democratic and Republican nominations for United States senator in Wisconsin's April 2 primary. Joseph E Davies and Dr Charles Worthy head loyalty platforms in the Democratic race while Irving L Somersout faces Jon Thompson and George Crowe in the Republican contest with La Follette backing Thompson.
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Ny Associated Press
Milwaukee
Ecandidates
United States
People of
Wisconsin
Paul O. Musting
Omorrow
Joseph BE. Davies
Vodes Commission
Charles ‘Oorthy
Irving L
Superior
Lovan
Jonou Thompson
Crowe
la Follette
Gold Train Robbery Report Near Coahuila City
Passengers arriving from Torreon bring a report that Canuto Reyes a Villa commander near Torreon held up a train near Calvo Coahuila on March 10 and captured 250000 dollars in Mexican gold intended to pay northern troops.
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Associated Press
EL Paso
Tex
Canuto Reyes
Torreon
Calvo
Coahuila
Infant dies choking on milk bottle in Strathfield
Two month old Frank England, son of Harvey M England of 619 West Boulevard avenue Strathfield, choked during feeding with a milk bottle. Officials say gulping prevented air passage and caused death. Panernal arrangements have not been announced. WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE March 18 American intelligence cites possible enemy spies near Toul. A sentry reported signal flashes from a window toward enemy lines.
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Frank
Harvey M. England
West Boulevard Avenue
France
Toul
Forty four Sammies on Casualty List
Washington reports the war department lists 44 names on today’s casualty list including Captain James E. Miller listed as killed in action or taken prisoner.
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Washington
War Department
James E. Miller
Navy aviation fund request doubles for next year
Secretary Daniels asked Congress for an appropriation of 188.000.6000 for U S naval aviation next fiscal year, roughly double the amount originally proposed. The plan aims to expand air power and fleet support in response to strategic needs.
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Washington
Congress
Daniels
Naval Aviation
French Pay Tribute to First American Wounded in France
The French government erects a monument in honor of Lieut. J Vere H Harden of the signal corps second field battalion the first American wounded in battle in France. The monument sits at the door of the dugout he occupied when wounded marking his bravery.
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J. Vere H. Harden
Signal Corps
France
Harden
Civil Engineers See Wyoming Association Formed
Wyoming civil engineers met in Cheyenne to form a state association. The group gathered in the state house, with a Plains hotel banquet to close. Temporary officers and talks on hydrography and the Carey Act framed the program.
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Wyoming
Cheyenne
Civil Engineers
State House of Representatives
Plains Hotel
J. A. Whiting
Round Top
Associaton of Civil Engineers
G. J. Schenk
Basin
C. W. Skinner
Robert Follanshee
Denver
United States Geological Service
Hydrographic Branch
Co. W. Atherly
Society
Henry Lloyd
United States
Senate
Joseph M. Carey
Congress
Have Your Own War Garden Plan Starts March 24
War garden lessons begin in The Cheyenne State Leader next Sunday March 24. Learn backyard and vacant lot gardening from experts with simple steps suitable for men women and children. Lessons run daily after first publication and continue with ongoing guidance from the War Garden Service.
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Cheyenne
Air torpedo to blow Germany to pieces claim
Philadelphia inventor Lester P. Barlow claims a long distance flying torpedo could carry 1500 pounds of tri nitro to strike 600 miles and destroy German cities. He says it would be launched at night by thousands with no defense and would self destruct on impact.
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Germany
Washington
Lester P. Barlow
Philadelphia
Signal Corps
Barlow
Denver explorer and merchant William C Daniels dies abroad
William Cooke Daniels, president of Daniela & Fisher stores, a Denver merchant and explorer, died in Honduras Ayres today. Born in Denver, he led a 1904 expedition into New Guinea under the Royal Geographical Society and Cambridge University, according to a cable report.
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Denver
William Cooke Daniels
Daniela & Fisher Stores Company
Huenor Ayres
New Guinea
Royal Geographical Society
Cambridge University
Probe into Tuscania crew conduct sparks House action
A congressional resolution introduced by Rep Steenerson Minnesota calls for an inquiry into the conduct of the Tuscania crew after charges that the transport was abandoned by its crew leaving soldiers to drown. The resolution notes 140 lives lost.
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Washington
House Today
Steenerson
Minnesota
Woman Held as Leader in Hun Spy Ring
New York arrestes named Mme Despina Davidovitch Storeh Mme Charlotte Nix and a Count de Clermont charged as leaders of a German spy ring linked to former ambassador von Hernstorff. The four, under investigation since weeks, are not yet formally charged.
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New York
Mme
Despina Davidovitch Storeh
Baron de Beville
Charlotte Nix
Count de Clermont
Department of Justice
Apy
von Hernstorff
Charles F. de Woody
Bureau of Investigation
Mme. Nezice
Madame Despina
Madame Hasketh
Madame Davidovitel
Baroness de Beville
Republicans Fight for Life Borah Republicans Fight for Life Borah
Senator Borah of Idaho argues that the United States fights not only a war between nations but a struggle to uphold republican government. He compares the contest to the rival policies of Frederick the Great and Washington on Europe’s battlefronts.
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Associated Pres
Washington
Boral
Idaho
United States
Frederick the Great
Europe
Allies threaten to start offensive in the west
Allied reports say German drive has not materialized and Allies plan to strike at several points. Belgian army has taken over the Flanders coast sector as American, French, British and Belgian troops hold the front from the North Sea to Switzerland amid intensified artillery and raiding activity.
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North Sea
Switzerland
Verdun
Vosges
Flanders
Siberia
U.S. Plans $100 Million Rail Equipment Purchase
Washington March 18 The Railroad Administration said bid requests will be issued soon for about $100 million in railway gear including 2700 locomotives and 45 000 freight cars. Contracts for freight cars await specifications while locomotives will be distributed among American firms led by Baldwin and American.
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Washington
Railroad Administration
Jonnskelton Williams
American
Paldwin
English Champion Weaten by Denver Featherweight Bout
Marcis defeated Nurry Kremer of Denver by decision over Genny Mooil, featherweight champion of England, after fifteen rounds. Referee Abe Pollock of Denver scored eleven for Kremer and four for Mooil.
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Denver
Marcis
Nurry Kremer
Genny Mooil
England
Abe Pollock
Kremer
Ital
Holland Accepts Allies Terms As Ships Carry Supplies
The Netherlands government accepts allied conditions for employing Dutch shipping to move war munitions and supplies. U S officials say the navy overseas transportation agency will oversee the process and coordinate with the War Trade Board. Officials expect a swift settlement of the shipping transfer with Holland aligning to U S aims and avoiding friction.
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Holland
Netherlands
Noreed
Ameroan
Pers
State Department
Vastels
War Trade Board
Naval Overseas Transportation Eatgiw
Trateater
Trapeter
Ailuietor
Phil Tipe
Lansing
Inet
Wits Ethatae Diay
United States
Senators Push Higher Wheat Price Amid Farm Struggles
Washington report notes senators debate a proposal to raise the 1918 wheat price to $2.40 a bushel. Supporters cite farmer profits, labor costs, and crop diversification as reasons for action. Opponents warn of needed two thirds rule and uncertain votes.
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Associated Jones
Washington
Redmond Lauded in Dillon's Speech
Dillon praises Redmond in a public appearance, warning against calumny and urging Irish unity. He condemns past errors and urges a steadfast stance toward Britain, presenting Redmond as a model for national resolve and loyalty.
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Redmond
Dillon
Finiskillen
Treland
Mare II
John Redmond
Beltivh Atitesoien
John Dillon
Trieh
Ireladd
Boeland
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