German offensives widen western fighting season
Washington reports the war department’s weekly communique says Berlin cannot rely on political control and has launched a major military effort to secure victory through armaments. The March 21 attack north of the Oise brought heavy German casualties while French forces repelled a German thrust near Toul as shells and gas filled the frontline.
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Washington
War Departments
Oise
Paris
Toul
Lne
War Department Says Soldiers Cannot Vote
The War Department reports no practical method exists to record the soldier vote in France for elections. After consulting General Pershing and staff, officials conclude extending voting to expeditionary forces would burden the front and impair efficiency, even if one state could manage it.
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Washington
France
War Department
General Pershing
Department
Chicago Livestock Market Report March 27 1900s
Chicago livestock market reports receipts Hogs 35 000 market slow bulk 17 17.66 weight 17.05 17.75 mixed 16.76 17.70 heavy 16 17.35 rough 16 16.40 pigs 12.75 16.65 cattle receipts 13 000 market steady native steers 9.40 14.60 stockers and feeders 7.70 11.50 cows and heifers 6.75 11.80 calves 10.50 16. Calves and lambs etc sheep receipts 14 000 market firm sheep 11.10 15.10 lambs 14.50 18.90.
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Chicago
Omaha
Texas
Omaha Livestock Prices Steady to Higher Across Hogs Cattle and Sheep
Omaha market report shows hog receipts of 15 000 with prices 10 to 20 cents higher. Cattle receipts 8 000 with native steers 9.75 to 13.75 and cows 8 to 11.50. Sheep receipts 10 000 with yearlings 12 to 17 and lambs 16.25 to 18.60.
Grain prices and receipts at Minneapolis market
Minneapolis Grain notes flour at 9.20 a barrel in standard 98 pound sacks for carload lots. Shipments total 46 146 barrels. Barley 1.50 to 1.87, Rye 3.00 to 3.02, Bran 32.78, Wheat receipts 11 cars vs 452 a year ago. Corn No 3 yellow 1.76 to 1.80, Oats No 3 white 89 to 90 1 0, Flax 4.10 to 4.12.
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Minneapolis
Chicago Grain Prices Reported For March Trading
Chicago on March 27 lists corn the No 2 yellow nominal No 3 yellow at 1 55 to 1 75 No 4 yellow at 1 50 to 1 62 oats No 3 white 92 to 93 cents standard 92 1 4 to 93 1 4 rye No 2 at 2 92 barley 1 55 to 1 95 timothy 5 to 8 25 clover 28 to 31 dollars.
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Chicago
Hogs Cattle Sheep Prices Mixed at St Paul Market
St Paul livestock market on March 26 reports hog receipts 800 with prices 6.75 to 6.95 used for bulk 16.85 to 16.90. Cattle receipts 3,700 with killers steady, calves 6.50 to 14.25, cows and heifers 7.40, stockers 6.50 to 11. Sheep receipts 350 with lambs 8 to 17.60, wethers 7 to 14, ewes 5 to 12.50.
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St. Paul
Service Chevrons Appear at Front
Washington reports Major General March, acting chief of staff, displaying a single V-shaped chevron on the sleeve indicating six months of actual front line service. The new mark, first seen in Washington, denotes front line duty and eligibility for additional chevrons for longer front service.
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Washington
March
Major General Peyton March Assumes Chief of Staff Post
Washington photograph shows Maj. Gen. Peyton March after taking possession of the chief of staff office in the War Department. He succeeds Gen. Biddle and will officially hold the title of assistant chief of staff while effectively serving as chief.
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Maj
Peyton
March
Washington
War Department
General Biddle
German Offensive Seen as Desperate War Pressure
A British report notes that German forces in the region face decisive fighting as a breakthrough or defeat loom. A captured German officer claims the offensive is a desperate bid for peace, but Britain treats such statements skeptically and presses on.
War department urges 5,000,000 man draft in war effort
Washington reports senators debated New of Indiana amendment for compulsory training of men aged 19 to 21 under the selective draft act. Supporters argued 5,000,000 troops may be needed to win the war. others urged national necessity and continued discussion with no action.
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War Department
Senate
Washington
Senator New
Indiana
New
United States
Thomas
Colorado
Myers
Montana
Frelinghuysen
New Jersey
W W Plot Found in Butte Raid Prisoner Letter
A letter claiming proof of a widespread seditious plot was found on a prisoner in the wholesale I W W raid in Butte March 26. Federal officials withhold details pending more arrests as 41 prisoners are closely guarded.
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Butte
Sammies May Accept Honors From Allies
Washington on March 27, Senate military committee chair Chamberlain introduced a resolution to allow American military and naval forces to accept decorations from allied governments. General Pershing urged reciprocal honors, believing it would foster goodwill and closer ties with Britain and France.
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Sammies
Washington
War Department
Chamberlain
Senate Military Committee
General Pershing
United States
Dutch Refuse Grain Offer Amid Ship Conflicts
A March dispatch from The Hague reports the Dutch cabinet has decided to formally refuse the allied proposal for grain in exchange for Dutch ships. The plan would have Britain and the United States load Holaand with 100000 tons of foodstuffs to be carried by Dutch ships.
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London
Hague
Daily Mail
Great Britain
United States
German Offensive Near Cambrai Slows After Six Days
After six days of fierce fighting in France the German offensive shows signs of stalling. British lines hold firm north as German gains falter, American troops reported fighting shoulder to shoulder with Allies near Roye. Allies prepare strategic reserves for a potential counter blow west of Cambrai.
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London
France
Cambrai
Albert
von Hindenburg
Oise River
Lere
Berlin
Roye
Washington
More Sacrifices Needed in Britain March 27
London reports that morning papers urge civilians to endure greater privations in these fateful days. The Daily Telegraph calls on the population to forego individual rights and grievances affecting national industry to meet perilous wartime exegencies.
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London
Daily Telegraph
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