Germans Take 3 More Towns as French Hold Oise Front
Paris reports the Marchean troops cooperated with the British south of St. Quentin and held strong positions on the left bank of the Oise above Noyon. The front extends to Braye sur Somme Chailly Roye and Noyon with no other front changes noted. In London Haig confirms continued fighting south of the Somme with new German attacks around Chaulpes and local repulsals as the line runs from Bray to Vancourt along the original front.
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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 Reserves Signal Major German Assault
British dispatch reports Germany has mobilized about 8,000,000 men on the western front with around 2,000 divisions. By Tuesday the reserve force of 85 divisions totaling 1,275,000 men entered the attack, with 33 divisions in action on day one and 21 more on day three, yet Allied troops held firm against heavy odds.
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Associated Press
London
Coron
Tyr Mail
France
American Artillery Push Drives Germans From Town Near Toul
American forces in France shell German positions near Toul with gas and high explosives. Abandonment reported at Richecourt as German trenches and dugouts are leveled. American 37 millimeter guns harry remaining defenders while snipers harass Doughboys in the area.
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Associated Press
France
Toul
Richecourt
Xivray
Janenssee
Emergency deficiency bill sails to president for signature
Washington March 26 The emergency deficiency bill with war appropriations and alien property sales authority is before the president for signature. The house unanimously adopted the conference report today. The bill total appropriations are about 737 million with 400 million in additional authorizations.
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Washington
United States
House
U S Ship Program Nears Its Record Speed
The shipping board chair announced progress in steel and wooden ship production despite delays. By March 1, the program aims for 730 ships with 28 percent in water and eight percent active, as yard capacity expands near Philadelphia. Continued efforts to mobilize workers are essential to sustain war needs.
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Hurley
Philadelphia
England
Cavalry Is Named for Fort Russell
Washington reports that through the efforts of Kendrick and Francia, troops are assigned to Fort D Ay Husecll and Fort Russell. A decisive decision was announced by the malthday with Kendrick and Mone integral to securing units for the region.
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Cavalry
Fort Russell
Washington
Aoumans Jolu K. Kendrick
Francia BE
Vane Fort
U S Aviator Falls Behind Foe Lines
Captain James E. Miller of the U S Army Air Forces is reported killed or captured after his plane was badly damaged and forced to land behind German lines. Authorities say he and his crew could be missing in action with little chance of survival.
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James E. Miller
U. 5
Ward
German Tageblatt Editors Cleared in Treason Trial
In Philadelphia on March 26 Judge Dickinson dismissed the treason case against Louis Werner and Dr. Martin Darkow editors of the Philadelphia Tageblatt after finding no sufficient evidence to send the case to the jury.
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Philadelphia
Louis Werner
Martin Darkow
Philadelphia Tageblatt
Dickinson
United States
Willard Fulton Heavyweight Title May Head to Colorado
Chicago reports manager Mike Collins states the Willard Fulton heavyweight championship bout may be held in Colorado. The July date is tentative and the location remains unsettled as plans are discussed.
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Colorado
Chicago
Mike Collins
Fred Fulton
Willard-Fulton
Officers Named After War Department Reserve Appointment
The War Department today appointed 560 men to the officers' reserve. The National Army corps included twelve majors and forty-one captains among the officers.
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Washington
War Department
Corps
Es National Army
Selenel
Pershing Promotes 30 Yankee Soldiers
In Washington on March 26 General Pershing announced the promotion of 30 American soldiers serving in France. The awards include two captains and two first lieutenants among the officers, with twenty-two second lieutenants and other junior ranks promoted as part of the action.
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Pershing
Washington
France
Julian ‘Sane 'E
Capel
British Fight Hard at Roye Front in France
Allied forces report severe German assaults along the front from Hattencourt to Roye with heavy fighting near Neale. Germans breach lines and drive a salient, while northern sectors show reduced but persistent pressure as Nesle falls to the enemy.
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Saspauhs Wateh Len
Susmape
Bray-sur-Somme
Ting
Achiet-le-Granid
Logeast Wood
Neale
Nesle
Ten Die In Blast In Jersey City At Erie Yard
A massive explosion at the Jarvis warehouse in Jersey City Jersey, destroying a large area and igniting a munition load nearby. First rescue reports list about fifteen dead including several girls and many injured as authorities inspect the debris and investigate possible causes.
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Jersey City
N. J
Jarvis
Erie
Jermey Olly
Kaiser Now Is in St Quentin
Reports from the front say the German emperor with his staff is at St Quentin. The advance was aided by a large number of tanks and is credited to strong leadership and careful preparations. The German losses are lighter than feared.
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Kaiser
St. Quentin
Gotham Prepares for Aerial Raid
New York on March 26 readies to care for air raid victims if needed. Capt A Wells Ingram of London inspired city officials and business men to organize police details in every precinct to manage potential emergency.
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New York
A. Wells Ingram
London
Shipments to soldiers in France curtailed by order
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 proved request from the soldier.
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Washington
Pepei
France
Yas
Alier
March
Post Office
U S Patrol Boat Sunk Off Coast
A government patrol boat struck a pack off the coast between Plymouth and nearby coast, sinking after a brief explosion. A Coast Guard station responded to distress signals, and all crew members were reported safe.
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U.S
Oak
Seaplane Crash Near Pensacola Kills Sailor
A seaplane wreck near Pensacola Florida results in the death of Masten Michael Joseph Kiente nente as reported to the navy department. The unknown surrounding details are still being investigated by officials.
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Mare
Pensacola
Fla
Masten
Michael Joseph Kietenente
Marvel
Moston
Mass
Navy Department
Sammies Fight Beside French and British in Major Battle
After six days of fierce combat in France the German offensive shows signs of stalling as Allied lines hold near Cambrai. American troops are engaged shoulder to shoulder with French and British forces around Roye, while planners in Versailles prepare a strategic reserve for a potential counterstroke against the German advance.
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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
A Reuters dispatch from Petrograd reports fighting in Ukraine between German forces and the Bolsheviki. Bolsheviki recaptured the city of Kherson. Berne dispatch notes Lenin's imminent fall per the Frankfurter Zeitung, with socialist secession and repudiation of the peace treaty seen as inevitable. Trotsky is described as a key Bolshevik leader in favor of the treaty.
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Lenin
London
Ukraine
Reuter
Petrograd
Kherson
Berne
Nikolai Lenin
Rosela
Holshevik
Frankfurter Zeitung
Germany
Russia
Leon Tro Vky
Lipent- Litovsk
Germans claim capture of 963 guns in major battle
Berlin reports German forces captured 963 British guns and won key positions along the Somme line. The night release notes villages including Miroumont and Grevillers fallen, with Beuvry and Beuvoulds seeing gains as German troops push near Noyon and along trenches near Albert.
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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
U Boat Disabled by American Naval Fire
A damaged U-boat was crippled by Yankee gunfire during action reported abroad. The vessel entered at Perrol, Spain, on March 2 and will be terminated after the crew is moved inland. American casualties are reported.
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Washington
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Hindenburg Legions
Bolsheviki
Perate
von Puelew
von der Marwits
Bevitere
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