Peace Treaty Ratified as Soviets Dissolve
In Moscow the Soviet Congress dissolves after the peace treaty with Germany is ratified. Petrograd evacuated as German forces advance into Nikolayev on the Black Sea and the Bug river water route, with resistance urged.
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German offensive on western front called defense against pressure
Washington reports from the War Department weekly operations review that American observers conclude Germany’s massed force is for defense and that a Teutonic offensive is unlikely unless used as defense. Fresh German divisions arrive, lines congest, and American assaults include a dawn March 11 trench raid. Americans hold five front trenches and remain active near allied lines. Secretary Baker visits France and plans reviews of American schools and rest areas.
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World News Roundup of 1920s Frontiers and Conflicts
Treasury aims to issue and sell over 200 million silver dollars as part of a war measure. German and Finnish troops clash with Red Guard forces near Berlin. escalating hostilities prompt foreign aid. Coquille fires wipe out 15 buildings, valued at 75 thousand dollars. Vancouver orders removal of Russian flag due to peace terms. Air mail service between New York Philadelphia and Washington delayed to mid May over field sites. Senator Lafollette disloyalty charges to be resumed. New York restaurants fined for food violations. Investigation into 50 horse deaths from Camp Rockford shipment cites belladonna poisoning. Labor reports surplus farm hands in the West, slight scarcity elsewhere. Minnesota to train 500 airplane mechanics. Odessa consul escapes to Roskoff. Brest-Litovsk talks tensions involving Sweden. Camp Lewis bans near beer. grape juice still sold. Burlington chain incident blocks Aurora tracks near Camp Grant.
Dutch Ships in American Ports Face U S Action
Washington reports plans to seize approximately 700000 tons of Dutch vessels in American waters if Holland fails to authorize transfer of ships. US demands unequivocal acceptance of the original agreement and awaits London’s final word amid possible cable delays. Germany blocks earlier pact.
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Price-Fixing Committee Formed by War Agencies
Washington on March 20 the council of national defense announced the creation of a price fixing committee under the war industries board to set prices for all basic law materials purchased by the government and to establish a policy for approval by the president.
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Minneapolis Market Report Keeps Grain and Livestock Steady
Minneapolis grain markets show flour unchanged. Wheat receipts 103 cars up from 93 last year. corn No 3 yellow at 1.70 to 1.75. oats 90 to 91 a hundredweight. St Paul hogs steady with 16.75 to 16.90 range. cattle kill steady with steers to 14. lambs 8 to 17.25. sheep 5 to 12.50. cows and heifers 7 to 9. Stocks and feed figures listed by market segment.
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Chicago and Omaha Livestock Markets Report March 20
Chicago and Omaha marketings show receipts for hogs cattle and sheep with prices and ranges. In Chicago hogs $13.50 to 17.10 a head and cattle $7.11 to 16.85. sheep $11 to 18.35 with lambs to 18.35. Omaha hogs bring $16.30 to 16.90. cattle $7 to 12.25. sheep $12 to 18.16.
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Chicago Grain shows mixed prices across corn rye and barley
Chicago market notes corn No 2 and 3 yellow nominal No 4 yellow 1.25 to 1.46. No 3 white 91 to 93 cents standard 92 93. Rye No 2 2.80 to 2.81. Barley 1.60 to 2. Timothy 5 to 8. Clover 28 to 31.
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Britons Lose Only Ten Planes in 250 Flights
London reports that British aviators conducted 250 flights into Germany with only ten planes lost. James Ian MacPherson, parliamentary secretary of the war office, announced the results in the house of commons in response to questions about recent air raids. More than a ton of bombs were dropped on Mannheim on March 30.
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