Struggle grows intense on the Somme sector
British forces report occupation of Roisel seven miles east of the front as French troops push toward St Quentin Peronne. Heavy fighting at Beau and La Fere with German claims of repulsals near La Fere. French drive to the Oise north of La Fere and renewed actions along the Somme and Oise fronts.
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Somme
Oise River
la Fere
Oise
Dzobanos
Silcha
Chvanich
Ochrida
Presba
Monastir
Teutonic
Kerind
Letchitzky
Iian
Brussiloff
Alexei E. Evert
St. Quentin
Tergnier
Women Rally To Aid Of President In Crisis
The National American Woman Suffrage Association vows to keep pressing for women’s vote while aiding the President in the current crisis. It outlines steps including women being trained for agricultural work, employment bureaus protecting workers, Americanization classes, and continued Red Cross cooperation. Registration of available women workers will occur at all headquarters, with committees advancing farm clubs and a Suffrage Thrift drive.
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National American Woman Suffrage Association
Althe
National Association
Daniels
Navy
Association
Henry Wade Rogers
New York
Walter McNab Miller
Missouri
Department of Agriculture
U S Withdraws From Belgium Over German Pledge Violations
Washington reports that the United States, citing intolerable German conditions, withdraws Minister Whitlock and American relief workers from Belgium. President Wilson ordered the move after Germany broke pledges and attacked relief ships, with the Netherlands to provide staff to continue relief efforts.
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the Commercial Tribune
Washington
United States
Little Country
Brand Whitlock
Wilson
Cindy Pastor Escapes Death at Czar's Hand
Cindy Pastor survives an alleged assassination attempt in Russia linked to the czar era. Authorities cited a high risk incident with political tensions and security concerns amid ongoing regional unrest.
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Cindy Pastor
Czar
Minister Patmont Fled Russia After Revolutionary Escape
Louis R. Patmont, pastor of the Church of Christ in this city, recounts a 1906 planned execution in Lodz during the Russian revolt. He says he was condemned to death for revolutionary activity, escaped with help from sympathizers, and later emigrated to the United States where he later returned briefly to Russia for religious work.
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United States
Ian
Louis R. Patmont
Church of Christ
Elms and
Green Streets
Wiinois
Pastor Patment
The
Commercial Tribune
Moscow University
Mugden
Russia
Poland
Tenth Army
Skerenvky
Polland
Turkestan
Disciples of Christ
Spy Plot Uncovered Ties Cuba Mexico in Chicago
Chicago bureau of the Department of Justice uncovers a major espionage plot with links to Cuba and Mexico. The mastermind, using two names and aided by a broker, fled Chicago after Germany relations broke, traveling to New York and New Orleans for papers. Arrests expected. details kept secret.
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Trpoine
Chicago
Cuba
Mexico
Department of Justice
Hinton G. Clabaugh
Washington
New Orleans
Germany
South
New York
Secret Service
Nebraska Governor backs federal probe on prohibition
Governor Keith Neville advocates a National Commission to study prohibition and liquor traffic. He argues the commission would be impartial, examining all sides without endorsing merits or demerits. Nevada notes state ballots on prohibition later this year and possible constitutional action.
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Lincoln
Neb
Keith Neville
Nebraska
Neville
Outlook
Thorely
Commission
Congress
Call for unbiased national commission on Prohibition and press rules issued
A call for a nonpartisan commission to investigate prohibition and its effects is echoed as editors urge broad inquiry. Washington publishes immediate press regulations to protect military policies while ensuring maximum yet safe publicity during the current crisis.
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Washington
United States
War
Navy
Josephus Daniels
Baker
State Department
Polk
Navy Department
War Plans Move to Shield Capital and Haste on Supplies
The War Department contemplates calling out the District of Columbia militia to defend the capital from German agents, with armed guards planned for Potomac bridges. Officials urge a federal commission to study liquor tax usage and public education. Navy to build 24 destroyers. contracts awarded to Union Iron Works, Fore River, and Cramp for cost plus ten percent.
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Washington
War Department
District of Columbia
Navy Department
Union Iron Works of
San Fran
Cisco
Fore River Shipbuilding Company
Quincy
Mass
Cramps
Philadelphia
Seattle Drydock and Construction Company
Council of National Defense
Entertainment for Blind At Public Library
An entertainment of music and elocution will be given by Miss Hilda Herrlinger and Miss Marie Duane for the blinds and their friends Tuesday evening at the Public Library.
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Hilda Herrlinger
Marie Duane
Weather overview and temperature readings across cities
Ohio shows fair conditions with warmer Sunday and Monday followed by slightly cooler weather. The report lists high and low temperatures for cities including Montreal Boston Seattle New York Portland Washington San Francisco Jacksonville Los Angeles Chattanooga San Pedro Omaha Winnipeg Salt Lake City Kamloops Denver Cincinnati with varying readings and a March 24 1917 record for Cincinnati ending at 7 pm. The Humidity Wind and Weather data show clear conditions through the day with noted wind directions and temperatures.
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Montreal
Phoenix
Izeia
Boston
Seattle
Isehea
New York
Portland
Washington
Francisco
Jacksonville
Los Seerees Chattarooga
San Per
Omaha .S
Painnipeg
Salt Lake
Cincinnati
S.W
B.W
Railroad freight-rate hike urged by western railroad presidents
A telegram signed by the presidents of twenty three western railroads urged immediate steps to raise freight rates. The Adamson law's constitutionality and the high cost of railroading were cited as reasons. The Interstate Commerce Commission scheduled a hearing for 2 p.m. next Tuesday.
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Washington
West
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Clock that kept perfect time for a century stops after owner's death
In Clarksburg West Virginia a century old clock ceased ticking five minutes after Addison Rittenhouse died. Expert repairers could not restart it.
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Addison Rittenhouse
Journal Des Debats Foresees American Resolve in War Entry
Paris dispatch notes a long favorable discussion arguing Americans will enter battle with body and soul, showing energy tenacity and willingness to sacrifice. It says idealists will pursue world liberation and others will apply their business zeal to the task.
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Des Debats
America
Indictment Over Kaiser Found by the President
The president orders Kaiser and all attaches to withdraw from Belgium. For over two years Americans have faced German restrictions to feed 10,000,000 civilians. German subs sunk relief ships and protests received no reply. The president notes a verbal promise to release Americans but doubts Germany will honor its undertakings in occupied Belgium.
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Germany
Brussels
Relief Commission
Commission
Whitlock
League
Department of State
Berlin
Belgium
Netherlands
Brand Whitlock
Washington
Detroit Man Robbed of 150 Dollars After Depot Exit
Matthew Pope of Detroit says he was robbed of 150 dollars after attempting to break up a fight over an argument about the war between two new friends. The incident occurred Saturday night soon after leaving the C. H. D. depot, police report.
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Matthew Pope
Detroit
Mich
Czar Nicholas Warned Before Rebellion Says Times Dispatch
Petrograd dispatch reports Grand Duke Nicholas Michaelovitch warned the former ruler three months before the revolution. The Grand Duke says the Czar ignored the alert and blamed Rasputin scandal for the crisis. Large-scale arrests are reported in Petrograd and Moscow with prisons and the Tamride Palace jail cited. Indictment of Nicholas Romanoff is sought by the Socialist party.
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the Commercial Tribune
London
Nicholas
Nicholas Michaelovitch
Petrograd
Times
Rasputin
Grand Duke
Siberia
Caucasus
Altho
Moscow
Czar
Russia
Tamride Palace
Duma
St. Peter and St. Paul
Nicholas Romanoff
Socialist Party
Jury records shattered in New York perjury case
In New York on March 24 the jury in Rae Tapter’s breach of promise suit against James W. Osborne failed to reach a verdict after sixty seven hours of deliberation. The jury was discharged marking a new record for jury deadlock in a Federal Court case.
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New York
Rae Tapter
James W. Osborne
Fine Eddy Memorial Completed At Last In Cambridge
The Mary Baker Eddy memorial in Mt. Auburn Cemetery was completed at a cost over 150000 dollars. Elbert S. Barlow of New York turned it over to the Christian Science Board of Directors. The Bethel white granite monument features an open circular colonnade of eight fifteen foot columns with a cornice, cresting, stylobate steps, and surrounding pylon flanks.
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Cambridge
Mass
Mary Baker Eddy
Christian Science Church
Mt. Auburn Cemetery
Christian Science Board of Directors
Elbert S. Barlow
New York
Bethel
Relief for Belgians Continues Under Dutch Leaders
Assurances are given that American relief in Belgium will continue despite the withdrawal of Brand Whitlock the American Minister to Belgium and other workers.
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Chatfield
Belgium
Brand Whitlock
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Commission For Relief
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