Allied Line Holds Before Onslaught in France
British and French forces resist a German 50 mile front attack along the Somme to Olse corridor. Haig’s troops conduct a planned withdrawal without panic, inflicting heavy casualties as they fall back to defend key positions and wear down the enemy.
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France
Chiuuny
St. Quentin
Compeigne
Guteway
Paris
Berlin
Somme
Olse
Field Marshal
Haig
Associated Press
St Quentin
Arras
Apom Ated Beeen
Chauns
Faatt Peronne
Hari Aed
Japan Studies Army Dispatch Question in Europe War News
Tokio reports that the idea of Japan sending an army to Serbia dominates attention in Japan and has become a national issue. A correspondent says Japan remains undecided after exchanging views with the Allies and is still studying its policy.
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Japan
Tokio
America
Europe
Sj Beri
Airplane production to surge as wartime orders rise
Washington reports discuss profiteering charges by Gutzen Borglum and a government inquiry as the aircraft board notes a likely surge in airplane output. Signal corps officers foresee a period of abundant production with faster single seat designs and expanded supply chains amid wartime demand.
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Washington
Gutzen Borglum
Arcraft Board
Borglum
Wilson
War Department
Actios
Snowden Marshall
Thie Roche
Unclear War Preparations Cited By Pershing Cable
Fragmented text discusses plans and recommendations related to air battles and war preparations. Mentions General Pershing and the desire to control war elements ahead of other work, with references to decisions and possible abandonments. The passage is garbled and does not provide concrete events or dates.
American Wounded Arrive at Athintic Port
A transport of 65 soldiers wounded or sick from France arrived at a base hospital. They were from units known to have contact with Germans on the front. Four bear wounds but are not serious and were likely under fire in engagements with German raiding parties.
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Aisne
Champagne
Armers Dales
Paul
Italy
An Athintic
France
Athintic
Liberator Freighter Launch at Pacific Port
The 11 700 ton Liberator was launched in a ceremony with company officials and Shipping Board members present. Afterward the first plate was laid for a sister freighter to be launched next month.
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Pacific
United States Shipping Board
British and French Resist German Offensive in France
Reports from the British Army in France describe hard fighting with little change in the front. British reserves have not yet been fully committed while German divisions push in the wake of heavy artillery and machine guns. The withdrawal appears planned, with Britain prepared for tougher fighting ahead as both sides suffer heavy casualties and fortress positions adjust.
Single control seen as aim of inter Allied Council
Washington reports that the Versailles supreme war council holds the key to 1918 strategic riddle. Officials say pooling army reserves across allied forces could allow overwhelming concentrations at attack points. The council, urged by Wilson, directs coordinated plans and some British forces under Haig are assigned to its authority.
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Washington
Marcel
Supreme War Council
Versailles
Grand Stitegy
Supreme Council
Wilson
Lloyd George
Lord Curzon
Imperial General Staff
Douglas Haig
Council
German Offense Intensifies As War Communique Reports
Washington reports the German assault on the British front began March 21 with heavy artillery and gas shells north of the Oise, 94 miles northeast of Paris. Fighting rages around Croisilles Bellicourt Lagnicourt with Austrian batteries aiding the attack as Allied forces resist the German push.
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Washington
War Departments Weekly
Oise
Paris
Croisilles
Vendeuil
Ypres-La Basse
Cambrai
Bellicourt
Lagnicourt
Gouzeaucourt
Hargicourt-Leverguier
Crozat Canal
le Fere
Artois
Flanders
Toulon
Artillers
Local Notices for Rent Sale and Overstock Discounts
For rent a six room house and a two room house inquire of H Bamberger. For sale two Percheron stallions and nine head of mixed cattle Ralph Corson Chateau. Beginning April 1 for 30 days 20 percent discount on all leather shoes due to overstock. Red Cross shoes arrive first. new mahogany carf styles with cloth top and military heel. Prices right on these shoes LE T Glasgow.
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H. Bamberger
Ralph Corson
Chateau
Red Cross
LE. T
Glasgow
Glasgow’s
For Sale Seed Wheat and Oats in Cripple Coulee
Marquis seed wheat and good feed oats offered. Inquire of Nick Vlinker in Cripple Coulee Springs Valley.
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Marquis
Nick Vlinker
Cripple Coulee
Spring Valley
Lost baling wire found near the high school road
A roll of baling wire was lost along the road leading west from the high school. Finder should return it to Geo. L. Burrell.
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Geo. L. Burrell
Discount Offer on Leather Shoes in Glasgow
A Glasgow advertisement announces a 20 percent cash discount on all leather shoes as a limited stock sale. Buy now before sizes run out.
Dealers Record of Sales of Firearms Book Notice
County auditor offers the Dealers Record of Sales of Firearms for purchase at cost. A book of 50 records in duplicate is priced at 50 cents.
Senate panel endorses 15 percent postal employee pay raise
Washington reports the senate appropriations subcommittee recommends a flat 15 percent pay increase for all postal service workers across salary and day rates. The proposal covers all grades and classes and awaits full committee approval, though policymakers expect adoption without major opposition.
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Washington
Postal Service
Senate
Tent Raider Captured at Sea Near Washington
A 60 foot American motor boat named Agassiz seized by an American warship after leaving a Mexican port with Germans and firearms aboard. The vessel is taken to a Pacific port for investigation to determine if it planned a commerce raiding cruise.
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Washington
Agassiz
Pracific
Service chevrons appear on March sleeves
Washington March 22 Major General March, acting chief of staff, wore a small single V shaped chevron on the sleeve indicating six months of front line service. The new mark signals actual service at the front and entitles officers and men to wear the decoration and additional chevrons for longer front line service.
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Washington
March
Bulgaria on Western Front Does Not Change U.S. Attitude
Washington reports that American policy toward Bulgaria will not change for now despite Bulgarian troop operations on the western front. The note outlines no alteration in stance and keeps the current approach intact.
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Bulgarsan West Front
Washington
America
Bulgaria
Notice to prove will and issue letters testamentary
In the District Court of the Eighth Judicial District of Montana Teton County estate of Bernbs Eas tein deceased. By order dated March 20 1918 the court sets April 6 1918 at 10 a m in Chateau Teton for proving the will of Rermbathnstein and for Kenneth B Cohoe to apply for letters testamentary. Any interested party may appear and contest. Dated March 21 1938. Paul Jacobson Clerk Roy Franklin Deputy Clerk.
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Eighth Judicial District
State of
Montana
County of Teton
Bernbs
Eastein
Chateau
Rernbathnstein
Government Seeks War Power to Seize Private Property
Washington March 22 Acting Secretary Crowell sends bill to the senate military committee empowering the president during the war to take over private property including offices and real estate with compensation. The aim is to secure quick possession of buildings and other property needed for war efforts.
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Washington
Senate Military Committee
Was Crowell
Notice to creditors Estate of Murdock Bruce
Executor of the last will and testament of Murdock Bruce deceased invites creditors and all persons with claims to present them with vouchers within four months after first publication. Claims must be exhibited at the office of Geo W Magee in the court house Chateau Teton county Montana where the estate business is conducted. Dated March 2 1918.
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Murdock Bruce
Geo. W. Magee
John D. Bruce
Notice of School Election for District No. 1
Annual School Election set for Saturday April 6 1918 to elect two trustees for terms of two and three years. Polls open 2 p m to 11 p m at the public school building Cha teau by order of the Board of School Trustees School District No. 1 Teton county JOMIN W WALL Clerk.
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Chateau
Board of School Trustees
Teton County
Jomin W. Wall
Town Election Notice for 1918 Ward Aldermen
Notice of Election sets April 1 1918 for mayor and two aldermen from the first and second wards. Polls open 8:00 a m to 6:00 p m at First Ward Engineer's office Larson block and County Treasurer's Court House with John W Hall as Town Clerk.
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Piages
Larson
Court House
John W. Hall
Special School Election Notice in Teton Montana
Notice of an annual school election to be held Saturday April 6 1918 in School District No 1 Teton County Montana. Voters will decide if the Board of Trustees may levy three mills in addition to the ten mill levy to reduce floating indebtedness. March 12 1918.
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Teton County
Board of Trustees
Board of School Trustees
Montana
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