American Planes Driven Off By Yankee Gunfire in France
AP dispatch from the American army in France reports increased enemy activity along the line near St Baussant. American 37s fired on a German working party, scattering the enemy and leaving several dead and wounded. Anti-aircraft guns also drove off enemy planes as gas shells hit batteries. Reports from Paris describe American soldiers earning high praise from French officers amid ongoing Somme era theater actions.
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Associated Press
France
St. Baussant
New Hope Seen in Russ Events
Washington reports a shift in outlook as Russian forces recapture Odessa and Bolshevik troops push to reorganize their army. Petrograd dispatches confirm the capture amid three days of fierce fighting near Sevastopol.
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Washington
Germany
Bornet
Russia
Odessa
Trotzky
Petrograd
Sebastopol
Bread Card in U S Predicted Shortly
Washington March 28 Rep Lever chairman of the agricultural committee warned in a House debate that the food situation is serious and the year’s harvest was poor while urging passage of a gift appropriation aiding farmers and loans.
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Washington
Represtative Lever
Bi Levers
Joans
Austrian Mass for Italian Offensive Signals New Divisions
Fifty new Austrian divisions have been allocated to the Italian front, prompting Italian officers and Allied leaders to expect an ensuing offensive against Italy while Franco British forces remain deployed. The German attack on the Somme is noted alongside German feints to mislead by wearing British uniforms. prisoners are reported by the Transigeant.
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Associated Press
Washington
Rome
France
Italy
Prohibition Meeting Hearings Highlight Farmers’ Fates
A mass meeting in the high school gym discussed prohibition with Gov. Houx Carl Sackett and A J Finch speaking. Beckett told three farmer trials showing alcohol’s ruinous effects on work and family life while one farmer remained sober and prospered. The discussion continued with further remarks.
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A. Bristol
F. L. Houx
Carl Sackett
Sheridan
A. J. Finch
Anti-Saloon League
Colorado
George van Winkle
Archie Allison
Beckett
Father
Williams Urges La Follette Expulsion from Senate
Senator John Sharp Williams of Mississippi told the Senate that Senator La Follette of Wisconsin should be expelled, citing an editorial on Wisconsin politics and the state's representation in the chamber. Williams asserted La Follette should be expelled.
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Washington
John Sharp Williams
Missinsippi
Senate
la FoLlette
Wisconsin
Williams
LaFollette
Willms
March General March affirms no threat from German advance
Major General March acting chief of staff reassures the nation that the German advance across Picardy poses no danger and expresses complete confidence in an Allied victory. He notes that despite sacrifices and current ground, the Allies will endure and prevail.
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Washington
March
Plcardy
Spies Delay U.S. Aircraft Plant Construction
In Washington on March 28 reports claim a German spy damaged a Curtiss plant piece by piece, sawing through steel and plugging with lead. Senator Overman showed the sample and said the act delayed battleplane production by two months. the culprit had not been captured.
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Washington
Amer- Overman
Spg
Curties
Overman
Clemenceau Declares German Plan a Failure
Paris March 28 Premier Clemenceau said despite convulsions in coming days the German plan has failed in a conversation with several reporters. The report notes British forces achieved a highly successful operation on the Euphrates west of Hite capturing or destroying Turkish frontier forces.
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Paris
Clemenceau
Hans Kill Two Nuns and Priest Reported Executed
An official dispatch from France states the chaplain and two nuns of St. Elizabeth hospital in Antwerp were executed by German forces in the courtyard of the barracks. Also killed was Belgian oculist Dr De Meta.
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Washington
France
Air War Report Shows German Losses and British Casualties
London dated March 2 reports continued air fighting in the battle area. Twenty four German planes were shot down and seven driven down out of control. Nineteen British aircraft are missing.
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Associated Preas
London
State Leader Adds War Extras in Historic Daily Edition
The Cheyenne paper announces two extra War news editions from United Press and Associated Press as it upgrades its services. It highlights its unique features including cartoons, photo features, and special war stories, promising better, livelier coverage for Wyoming readers.
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Cheyenne
United Press Afternoon
Associated Press Night Service
Wyoming
Associated Presa
United Prong
Associated Press
United Press
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Europe
Kinte
Tate
U S Plans to Receive Twelve Japanese Steamers
The War Trades Board announced a shipping agreement with Japan to transfer twelve steamers of 100000 tons dead weight to the American fleet in exchange for steel supplies. Talks are also under way for 200000 tons of new construction on the same basis. Local port reports note rapid steel-hull launches including the Westgrove and Point Bonita with several more steamers expected in thirty days.
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Associated Press
Washington
War Trades Board
United States
Japan
Pacific
Westgrove
Point Bonita
Bell Brook
Five Privates Convicted in Cheyenne Escape Plot
San Francisco dispatch reports Maj. Gen. Arthur A. Murray confirming sentences for five privates accused of conspiring to escape from a guardhouse at Fort C. B. A. Huassell Cheyenne Wyoming was named in the case. Harold Hubert Andrew Armen Herbert Fiddle received three years hard labor each, Joseph C. Miller and Joseph Cox five years imprisonment. All were dismissed dishonorably and forfeited pay and allowances.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Fort Cb
A. Huassell
Cheyenne
Wya
Arthur A. Murray
Western Department
Harold Hubert
Andrew Armen
Herbert Fiddle
Joseph C. Miller
Joseph Cox
Act
ANC
Wilson Signs Bela for Sale of Enemy Property
President Wilson signed the DIT paving sale of German property in America and allowing the government to seize German ships and docks at Hoboken. Properties and investments of German firms including Junkers and former chancellor von Hethmann-Hollweg may be sold to the highest bidders.
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Wilson
Bela
Washington
American
Great Geran
Moboken
Tw German Junkers
von Hethmann-Hollweg
Kaiser ‘Hhimsolf
Rich Oil Deposits in Wyoming Shale
Chicago March 28 Prof W A Kant geologist University of Nebraska spoke at the Western Oil Jobbers Association convention about vast oil prospects in Wyoming shale and western Colorado. He estimated deposits could yield millions of barrels from shale across Wyoming Utah and Colorado with potential for industry expansion.
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Wyoming
Chicago
W. A. @Kant
University of Nebraska
Colorado
Ulah
French British Gains Open New Front in Picardy
Allied troops halt German push in Picardy as French advance along a six mile southern flank cuts into the German line near Noyon. British forces north of the Scarpe hold firm while southern positions retreat slightly. New operations hint at a widening battle northward toward Arras and the Somme.
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Associated Press
Picardy
Landricourt
Hindenburg
Montdidier
Warvillers
Somme
Albert
Arras
Noyon
Scarpe
Berlin
France
Gavrelle
Boyelles
United Press
London
War Office
Lions Club Urged to Give Up Paying Question
At a Plains hotel banquet the Lions Club discussed the paying question. A five member committee will investigate community sentiment and feasibility of a project, with Mayor Stone and city officials present. The chair emphasized that often opposition fades once benefits are clear, urging passage of paving work.
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Lion's Club
James A. Levine
Lions
Plains Houtel
Hie
Hicks
Cab
T. P. Pahey
Major
W. Stone
Ciil
Mr. Pahey
Wind River Bill Passed in Senate
In Washington March 28 the Indian appropriation bill cleared the Senate with a $50,000 allotment for the Wind River irrigation project. Senator Wren and Komdrick led the support, while Chairman Aphutet and Senator Curtis spoke on funding and cultivation of the area.
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Senate
iState Leader
Washington, D.C
Wren
Komdrick
Aphutet
Benator Curtis
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Hans
New Pact
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