Americans Repulse Fierce Hun Attack in Snow
U S forces repelled a German assault on a northern salient amid driving snow. Casualties were heavy as 240 Germans advanced under fire and were driven back after fierce hand to hand fighting. American captain of the 1917 West Point class was killed.
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Comemand
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Daittle
Bierce
West Point
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Erie
Tsth
Phan
Carrie
New Hope for Colored Raiders
Washington reports an indefinite respite for five 24th Infantry soldiers sentenced to hang for involvement in the Houston riots. Clemency appeals from clergymen and Negro organizations reach the president, who suspends action pending records from the court martial of 30 additional soldiers of the regiment now on trial.
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New Hope
Washington
24Th Infantry
Houston
War Department
Aerial Attacks Prompt Bavarian Interpellation
Amsterdam reports Munich disputes the Bavarian government over aerial attacks. The social democrats press for details on war plans while Minister Brettreich defends actions and justifies measures against enemy air raids.
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Amsterdam
Munich
Abe
Brettreich
Wien
Ban on meat consumption lifted by official order
Washington reports the food administration lifted the meatless meal ban and pork Saturday restrictions as a readjustment of its food conservation program. The suspension, effective indefinitely and likely three nights or longer, shifts focus toward increased meat production and may ask the public to deny beef and pork only on one day per week Tuesday.
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Washington
Food Administration
Peace signed as Brest-Litovsk talks reach conclusion
Bolshevik delegates signed the peace treaty with Germany at Brest-Litovsk Berlin announced. Germany and Austria face internal quarrels over spoils while Turkish gains extend into Trans Caucasia. Austrian troops occupy Ukrainian towns as fighting along the French front continues with no new American sectors reported.
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Qussit
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Karaband
trans-Caucasia
Russia
Germany
Austria
Berlin
Ukraine
Kreneh Front
Paris
Rhelims
Germas
Chemin Des Dames
Toul
Hospital ship Glenart Castle sunk in Bristol Channel
Swansea reports the British hospital ship Glenart Castle torpedoed and submerged in the Bristol Channel. About 84 survivors were landed, with many others missing including Red Cross officers, nurses, and orderlies. Roughly 200 people were aboard the vessel.
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Mar
Glenart Castle
Bristol Channel
Red Cross
Hutubes
Foreign ambassadors flee Petrograd as crisis deepens
London reports that American and Japanese ambassadors reached Volodya as British and French embassies evacuated. Russian troops burn stores and destroy railroad property while Germans advance cautiously. Austrian premier von Seydler says Austria not invading Russia and at peace with Ukraine as Ukraine appeals possibly due to Bolshevik actions.
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Volodya
Ising
Petrovend
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Ukraine
von Seydler
Austria
Russia
Dependents Camp Lewis Men Receive Allotment
Receipt of the governmental allotment for families of soldiers is being reported for Camp Lewis men. Delay caused hardship but relief came from the Red Cross and credit notes by officers provided relief at retail stores. Officials say the war department machinery was used for the first time and no further delay is expected.
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Red Cross
Red Cross Dance Honors Local Boys Before Enlistment
A Feb 25 Red Cross dance in Dupuyer celebrated five local youths Harry Peterson John Angell Chas Womack Wm Wilson and Vincent Bigley who left for mobilization camps Ib 27. The event featured badges for class A-1 members a 36 inch cake with a national flag center and 14 pledged banners, lunch proceeds aiding future kits. Donations are noted for cake turkey hall and treasury boosts.
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Harry Peterson
John Angell
Chas. Womack
Wm Wilson
Vincent Bigley
Choteau
Chis. O’dell
Pfeffer
Robert Gammon
Geo. Campbell Jr
Anderson
O'Dell
Pfeiffer
Fallon
Treasury
Thos
Manix
Gammon
R. J. Dean
Miss Moye
The
M. T. Sullivan
Austria to Gather Foodstuffs in Ukraine
A Vienna dispatch reports Emperor Charles has accepted the resignation of Food Minister Toefer. General Groomer is named chief of the Prussian Power, with Patel succeeding Toefer in the food ministry. Berlin notes reflect the reshuffle amid wartime supply concerns.
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Austria
Ukraine
Amsterdam
Maren
Viera
Rhenische Westfihsele “Enmee
Essen
Charles
Toefer
Lasdwin Patel
Nachrelven
Berlin
Groomer Ax
Dias Heer
Busy Week for Congress Sees Push on Finance Corporation
Wolstengton March 4 final action occupies Congress as Senate and House conferees meet again amid optimism for early agreement. Administration measure to create a new wartime finance corporation expected to pass the Senate early this week and then move to the House in a few days.
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Wilson
Sage
Senate
House
Nowar Finance Corporation
War cost tops a billion monthly for US government
Washington reports February outlays near one billion dollars, slightly below January and December totals. Treasury statement notes expenditures rise with longer months but February remained high, reflecting ongoing wartime costs and steady monthly bills ahead.
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Washington
United States
Treasury
Sammi es Am Ple In Gas Masks From War Effort
Washington reports that American casualties in a gas attack prompted lessons from Europe on the importance of quick mask use. The United States now ensures ample gas mask supply for troops overseas and home training as factories switch to wartime production and a government plant brings 1,000 workers to sew face pieces.
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Washington
Woman Auto Racer Killed in Stockton Race
Nina Vi tagliana Torre wife of Stephen Torre prominent steamboat and insurance nun of Los Angeles died in Stockton during a women’s automobile race when a tire flew off her car. Five others were injured including mechanician R N Curry with a fractured skull. The race was against Ruth Wightman. a cup trophy was at stake as the driver and mechanician were swept from the overturned car. She died en route to hospital.
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Cal
Nina Vitagliana Torre
Stephen Torre
Los Angeles
R. N. Curry
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