Germans Take 3 More Towns As Allies Hold Oise Front
Paris dispatch reports French and British forces holding the Oise left bank including Noyon as Germans press along Braye sur Somme and Roye. Haig says German attacks continue south of the Somme with local repulses. a front line remains across Bray to Vancourt and Beaumont Hamel.
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Paris
Marcheen Troupe
St. Quentin
Oise
Noyon
E Righ
Braye-sur-Somme
Chailids
Roye
London
Somme
Field Marshal Haig
France
Chaulpes
British War Office
Agews
Bray
Albert
Beaumont Hamel
Pulssieux
Ayett
Bairy
Henin
Vancourt
Hoye
German Army Rears German Reserve in Western Front
British dispatch reports almost two thirds of Germanys strategic reserve engaged on the western front. The 85 divisions total about 1,275,000 men, part of nearly 8,000,000 in the overall force, with more divisions joining as battles continue. Allied soldiers hold firm despite heavy odds.
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Associated Press
London
Coron
Tyr Mail
France
American Artillery Keeps Pressure as Gas Attacks Hit Germans
In France near Toul sector American artillery pounds German positions with heavy gas shells. Towns like Richecourt north of Xivray are shelled. German dugouts and snipers targeted while German forces fire back. American 37 mm guns engage, suppressing opposition at one point.
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Associated Press
France
Toul
Richecourt
Xivray
Janenssee
Deficiency Bill Advances on War Measures to President
Washington March 26 The emergency deficiency bill with war appropriations and alien property sales authority is before the president for signature. The House adopted the conference report this afternoon. The bill carries about 737 million dollars in appropriations with 400 million more in authorizations.
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Washington
United States
House
U S Ship Program Near Highest Speed Despite Delays
The Shipping Board predicts 730 ships in production and eight percent in service as wartime building accelerates. Chief Hurley cites three Philadelphia yards ready to outpace England once fully active while noting labor and supply delays slowing the peak. Continued effort is essential to win the war.
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Hurley
Philadelphia
England
Cavalry Is Named for Fort Russell Fort Russell designation
Washington dispatch reports a military decision naming cavalry units for Fort Russell after efforts by Kendrick and Francia BE to secure troop reinforcements. The message notes a strong command showing and expected troop arrivals, with official confirmation received in the afternoon.
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Cavalry
Fort Russell
Washington
Aoumans Jolu K. Kendrick
Francia BE
Vane Fort
U S Aviator Reported Killed or Captured Behind Lines
Captain James E. Miller, U S aviator, is reported killed or captured after his aircraft fell behind enemy lines and landed near German positions. Early reports say the plane was badly damaged by gunfire and could not be controlled.
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James E. Miller
U. 5
Ward
German Editors Freed After Treason Trial Verdict
In Philadelphia on March 26 Judge Dickinson cleared Louis Werner and Dr. Martin Darkow editors of the Philadelphia Tageblatt of treason finding insufficient evidence to hold them for trial. The not guilty verdict ends the U.S. court proceeding against the German language newspaper editors.
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Philadelphia
Louis Werner
Martin Darkow
Philadelphia Tageblatt
Dickinson
United States
Willard Fulton Heavyweight Title Match Hinted for Colorado
Chicago report cites Mike Collins manager of Fred Fulton suggesting a potential venue in Colorado for the Willard Fulton heavyweight championship bout slated for July. The tip indicates negotiations or a decision in progress regarding where the match will be staged.
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Chicago
Colorado
Mike Collins
Fred Fulton
Willard-Fulton
Officers Named to National Army Reserve Corps
War Department announces 560 officers assigned to the officers reserve. The national army includes two lieutenants twelve majors and forty one captains among the new appointments.
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Washington
War Department
Corps
Es National Army
Selenel
Pershing Promotes 30 Yankee Soldiers
In Washington on March 26 General Pershing promoted thirty American soldiers serving in France. The group includes twenty-one warrant officers and two first lieutenants. Several first lieutenants received commissions in the engineers and other corps.
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Pershing
Washington
France
Julian ‘Sane 'E
Capel
British Hold Fast in Mixed Front Assaults Across Neale Front
Allied lines stiffened as German forces renewed weighty attacks along the Hattencourt to Roye arc and at Saspauhs watch, with heavy fighting around Achiet-le-Grand and Logeast woods. Neale fell yesterday after strong German thrusts, while defenders fought to blunt further advances north and south of the town.
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Associated Preas
France
Neale
Hattencourt
Roye
Saspauhs Wateh Len
Susmape
Bray-sur-Somme
Ting
Achiet-le-Granid
Logeast Wood
Nesle
Ten Die In Blast In Jersey City
A powerful explosion at the Jarvis warehouse in Jersey City wrecked a city block near the Erie railroad yards shortly after 3 pm. Fifteen people were killed and many injured, including several girls, as embers ignited a carload of munitions. The blast leveled the area and sent debris across surrounding streets.
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Jersey City
N. J
Jarvis
Erie
Jermey Olly
Kaiser Now Is in St. Quentin
German emperor with staff at St. Quentin as Allied advances reported heavy fighting and cautious reports. Tanks used in the battle with German leadership praised for planning and preparation despite feared losses.
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Kaiser
St. Quentin
Gotham Prepares for Aerial Raid
New York on March 26 braces for possible German air raids. Captain A Wells Ingram of London inspired city officials and business leaders to organize police details in every precinct to care for potential victims.
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Associated Press
New York
America
Chair Norley
Shipping Board
National Line
A. Wells Ingram
London
Shipments to Soldiers in France Ordered Curtailed
Washington March 26. Shipment of any letters to a troop in France was forbidden today by Major General March acting chief of staff. They will be refused by the Post Office and express companies unless accompanied by a proven request from the soldier.
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Washington
Pepei
France
Yas
Alier
March
Post Office
Patrol Boat Sunk Off Coast Near Plymouth Rock
A government patrol boat was sunk off the coast between Plymouth and Cape Cod after striking a reef. Rescue crews responded to distress signals. crew members were reportedly safe.
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U.S
Oak
Seaplane Crash Near Pensacola Kills Navy Ensign
Reported today to the navy department a seaplane wreck near Pensacola Florida resulted in the death of Ensign Masten Michael Joseph Kiete nente. The incident occurred during activity with the U.S. Navy.
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Mare
Pensacola
Fla
Masten
Michael Joseph Kietenente
Marvel
Moston
Mass
Navy Department
Sammies Fighting Beside French and British in Major Battle
After six days of fierce fighting the German offensive in France shows signs of losing momentum. American troops are reported fighting shoulder to shoulder with French and British forces near Roye in the Salient. Allied plans to strike back are anticipated as Versailles builds a strategic reserve to renew the offensive.
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Associated Press
France
Cambrai
Albert
Pfeld Marsha von Hindenburg
London
Berlin
Roye
Washington
Versailles
Camabral
von Hindembure
Lenin Nearing His Downfall Reds Take City
Reuters dispatch from Petrograd reports fighting in Ukraine between German forces and Bolsheviki. Bolsheviki recaptured the city of Kherson. Berne dispatch notes the fall of Lenin is imminent per the Frankfurter Zeitung, which says socialists and treaty opponents will secede. Trotsky is cited as opposing the final peace with Germany.
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Lenin
London
Ukraine
Reuter
Petrograd
Kherson
Berne
Nikolai Lenin
Rosela
Holshevik
Frankfurter Zeitung
Germany
Russia
Leon Tro Vky
Lipent- Litovsk
German Claims Capture of 963 Cannons in Battle
Berlin reports Allied losses and German advances in a major battle. The release notes 963 cannons captured, British forces pushed back, and German troops securing positions near Noyon and along the Somme line. It cites captures of villages including Miroumont and Grevillers, with continuous pressure from Albert to the front.
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Berlin
Guhe
Army Headquarters
Barleix
Blaches
Eteion
Germaine
Daphyre
fKiihons
Ove
Noyun
Corcu
Somme
Miny Polote
Noyen
Billiucourt
Tiefwlfers
Albert
Uley
Waghiahdi
Flandersen
Perate
von Puelew
von der Marwits
Bevitere
Achwl-LeGrand
Ihuccurt
Hhetvillers
Grevillers
Iles
Miraumont
Alter
U-Boat Crippled by Yankee Gunfire Report
Navy dispatch reveals a German U-boat was crippled by Allied gunfire during the engagement. The vessel was torpedoed and the crew evacuated to the interior, with reports noting casualties among the attacking American forces.
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RK. W. Mone
Pt Yoni
Gotham
Naval, Lym Krebold
Entente
Hindenburg Legions
Bolsheviki
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