British Lines Pushed Back in Grand German Offensive
British troops faced a heavy German onslaught in the Cambrai sector with gas shells and high velocity bombardment. The attack sought to drive wedges around the Cambral salient as German forces pressed from Gouzeaucourt and along ridgelines. Early reports say defenses may yield ground, but outcome remains unclear.
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France
Cambrai
Earneat
Gouzeaucourt
Cambral
Germany
Major Allied Offensive Opened After Intense Bombardment
Allied forces launched a major offensive after a long bombardment along a fifty mile front. British and French lines faced German assaults with heavy artillery and smoke cover as Berlin claimed penetrations. The attack began near Verdun and Rheims with initial gains cited by German reports.
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Ornes
Verdun
Quim
Wrhelms
Verduti Amd Rheims
New War on Huns Urged by Russians
Moscow reports a Russian call for intensified hostilities against Germany as Odessa falls under Central Powers control. The Transcaucasian Assembly in Tiflis urges immediate war on Germany while critics dispute Germany's claimed non aggression toward Russia and accuse it of backing Ukraine against Bolshevik forces.
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Moscow
Germany
Runana
Rumania
Odessa
Hlack
Russia
Ukraine
Ukraime
Tchensk
South Dakota Ratifies Federal Prohibition Amendment
The South Dakota legislature ratified the federal prohibition constitutional amendment late last night, making South Dakota the tenth state to accept the amendment.
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South Dabsts
Pipare
South Dakota
Liberty Bell Loan Drive Gains City Support
Philadelphia city councils unanimously approve a resolution to remove the Liberty Bell from Independence Hall for a nationwide tour to aid the next Liberty loan, though no transportation funds are yet allotted. The measure is sent to the finance committee in the select council for review.
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Philadelphia
Common Council
Finance Committee
Select Council
British Forces Attack Helgoland and Ostend
Ostend was bombarded by British monitors and Helgoland attacked by seaplanes. Two German destroyers and two torpedo boats were sunk by five British and French destroyers. One British destroyer damaged, but reached harbor. casualties light and no French losses. Action occurred off Dunkirk this morning. Survivors from two torpedo boats were rescued.
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London
Ostend
Helgoland
Admiralty
Dunkirk
Doer
Orelock
Huns threaten war on Dutch in swift dispatches
The Hague reports say Germany would view Dutch shipping loan terms as a reason for war if the Netherlands abandons restrictive clauses. Berlin states submarines will blockade Dutch ports after ships are taken by allies and the United States. Washington notes a million tons of Dutch shipping now flies under Allied flags to bolster the convoy against Germany.
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London
Hague
Germany
Holland
Zurich
America
Berlin
Netherlands
Washington
Wilson Signs Rail Control Bill in Epochal Move
President Wilson signed the rail control bill authorizing government operation of railroads for up to twenty one months after the war. The act, implemented under war powers, directs government management to speed troop movements and war supplies, prevent port congestion, and ensure continue transportation for munitions and food.
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Wilson
Washington
Plaa
America
Orly
Medal Is Awarded Man Known Here
Lieut. Col. Mathew A Timley receives a French government medal of honor for bravery at the front. He is widely known in Cheyenne where he has visited, brother-in-law of Perry Williams of Granite Canyon, and remembered by many Wyoming Spanish War veterans.
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Mathew A. Timley
Cheyenne
Perry Williama
Granite Canyon
Wyoming
German American Unions to Disband Under Senate Probe
The German American alliance has surrendered. Before the senate sub committee hearings on revoking its charter, Rev. G. Van Froese president, said the charter will be revoked and the organization resigned to such action.
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Washington
Senate
G. van Froese
Allied Losses in Ships Total 5 Million Tons
British admiralty figures released by the British embassy show that by Jan 1 1918 Allied and neutral ships had lost 11 827 572 gross tons since the war began. But shipyards outside central powers produced 6 606 275 tons. The memorandum urges speedier British production and notes total losses remain high despite the German gains.
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Wasilington
Secrici
British Admiralty
Admiralty
War hospital home near Hanbury England aids wounded officers
Lady Algernon Gordon Lennox has converted her country house near Hanbury Oxfordshire into a field hospital for wounded British officers. Lady Gordon Lennox and Mrs Leanes assist in nursing and hospital work.
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Algernon Gordon Lennox
Hanbury
Oxon
England
Gordon Leanes
Tortured Babe to Death Gets 30 Year Term
VRBANA March 21 Walter Koling was found guilty of the murder of 14 month old Wilfred Chesley and sentenced to thirty years in Chester penitentiary. Mrs Goldie Chesley mother of the child, testified convicted Robbins now goes on trial for the same murder. Evidence showed Robbins caused the baby's death by slow torture over several months including pepper in the eyes a hot pipe burn and beating to death.
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Vrbana
Walter Koling
Wilfred Chesley
Chester
Goldie Chesley
Robbins
Explosion Kills Four Yankee Sailors in Naval Collision
The Navy Department announced that on March 11 an American destroyer collided with a British warship, killing one officer and three sailors aboard. Several American sailors were injured in the incident.
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Washington
Navy Department
No Soft Peace Kaiser Boasts Amid War Telegram
Amsterdam dispatch reports Emperor William telegraphing the Schlwewig Holstein provisional council declaring no soft peace but a settlement that serves German interests. The message emphasizes a decisive victory and continued resistance.
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Kaiser
Amsterdam
William
Schlweewig-Holstein Provisional Council
Pastor Traitor Sentenced to Fifteen Years
BUNLINGTON Vermont March 21 The Rev Clarence H Waldron was sentenced today to fifteen years in a federal prison at Atlanta after being convicted Tuesday night of sedition.
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Bunlington
Clarence H. Waldron
Atlanta
Valve tampering blamed for Colorado & Southern fire loss
Investigation suggests a damaged water valve in the pipeline feeding the fire base reduced water pressure during the blaze at the Colorado & Southern shops. Officials note a broken wheel and possible entry to the valve chamber, with suspicions of tampering but no charge yet. Loss is estimated between 150000 and 300000, with many workers temporarily dismissed. Continued on page five.
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Colorado & Southern
Salem
Germans Use Tanks in New Drive on Foe
Allied reports say German forces advanced with artillery and infantry along a fifty mile front between the Scarpe and the Vendeuil as tanks were rumored. British countermeasures lag, and Haig notes heavy German losses with no decisive objective reached at any major post.
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London
Scarpe
Vendeul
Reuter
Senate Votes $2.50 Price for Wheat
Washington March reports show the Senate tentatively voting to amend the wheat price to $2.50 a bushel. A motion by Bayar for Gore of Oklahoma requiring a two thirds vote to amend the Senate roley and make germane amendment increasing wheat prices was adopted 48 to 2 with doubt whether the House would approve.
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Wraslington
Bayar
Gore
Oklahoma
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