British Hold Front as German Assault Stumbles
In revived action near Cambrai the British repel heavy German infantry assaults across the Oise Sensee front. Reports from Berlin and London confirm fierce fighting, massive losses on the German side, and British counterattacks restoring positions. Emperor Wilhelm and Hindenburg travel to the front to observe. A separate note: Elko Bar Association hosts farewell for Joe McNamara bound for U.S. Army service in Los Angeles.
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Don
English War Office
Hindenburg
Byng
Lnesset
Cambrai
Pier Oise
Atek
Dritigh War Office
Rit Oise
River Sensee
Morning Post
German War Office
Berlin
War Office
Arras
Lafere
Kaiser, Hindenburg
Ludendorff
London
Emperor Wilhelm
Marshal von Hindenburg
Marshal Ludendorff
Western Front
Copenhagen
Elko County Bar Association
Mayer Hotel
Joe McNamara
United States
Joe
Los Angeles
Quartermaster’s
Nevada School Journal Praises Elko Dormitory Matron
The Nevada School Journal lauds Elko high school buildings and dormitory matron Mrs. Mabel Lothrop. It notes the February 22, 1918 dedication, a $171,000 expenditure across main building gymnasium and dormitory, and praises supervised study, homelike dormitory living, and the matron’s distinguished service in Elko schools.
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Elko
Nevada School Journal
Sparks
Elko County
Elko High School
County Board of Education
Mabel Lothrop
Ask to Do His Bit Though Arm Is Gone
In Greensburg AJ Hoyer of Boswell in Somerset County seeks classification reconsideration claiming ability to serve. He offers to drive a mobile truck for Vanery Samax Well or substitute for a drafted man. The piece notes local civic talk and daily life as families cope with many youths enlisting.
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Greensburg
Mare
Mthough
Aj, Hoyer
Boswell
Somercent County
Cline
District Draft Board
Vanery Samax
Delmonty
Welch's
Independent Interviews Food Administrator on Wheat Hoarding
The Independent records an interview with Assistant Food Administrator J A Wood at Mayer hotel accusing Elko county residents of hoarding wheat for unpatriotic purposes. Wood asserts a national goal of 250 million bushels for the Allies, 11 million short locally, warns of three federal prosecutions, and urges enforcement against waste and price speculation.
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J. A. Wood
Mayer
Mr. Wood
America
Ellio
Atte
Elko County
Wood
Reno
Elke County
United States
Frank Middleton
Elko
Food Bureau
Doerness Hones
Twelve More Die From Navy Collision Toll
Washington reports twelve additional fatalities from the March 9 collision between the destroyer Manley and a British warship. The Navy department released the updated death toll, detailing the ongoing recovery and casualty figures.
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Washington
Navy Department
Manley
German Raider Captured by U S Cruiser in Pacific
A German raider reportedly operating in the Pacific has been captured by a United States cruiser and is being towed to Port. The vessel, said to be a small but capable sinker of merchant ships, was allegedly outfitted in western Mexico and commanded by a German crew.
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Pacific
Paefic Ocean
Mexico
Red Cross volunteers organize wartime dressings drive
Mrs Greiser and Mrs Abel led Pythian Sisters while Mrs Garcia oversaw Catholic Altar Society in the Red Cross work room. Volunteers filled gauze dressings and wrapped finished garments as shipments from Montelo and Jarbidge arrived. Catholic Altar Society donated 310 to Red Cross, benefitting the fund from their St Patrick’s dance.
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Greiser
Abel
Garcia
Catholic Altar Society
Mentz
Joe Marries
Rey Toombs
Miss Simonsen
Charce
Aise
Lena Bechelman
Shmonsen
Montelo
Jarbidge
Red Cross Fund
St. Patrick's
Dancing Gambling and Fiddle Playing Baned at Assembly
A 1820s Springfield record notes a ban on dancing gambling and fiddle playing during the third session of the General Assembly when the state capitol stood at Vandalia Hill. Representative William Lowery of Clark County led opposition and secured a resolution prohibiting these amusements in the hall.
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Springfield
Maeing
Hldle Play Inc
Ellef
Vanda Hill
House of Representatives
William Lowery
Clark County
General Assembly
Father Chooses Thrift Stamp Over Cigars in Joy
Martins Perry Ohio March 22 a baby arrived at a local home and the proud father received many congratulations. A friend offered a cigar but he declined saying he would rather have a thrift stamp. The exchange captures a small town celebration of the new arrival.
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Martins Perry
Invest
Two New Bills Adopted In Washington March 22
President Wilson moves to put railroads under government control for operation and the war finance corporation bill clears the House. Food administration gains power to halt wheat sales for speculation and prosecute those who ignore food‑saving orders as calls to conserve wheat reach communities nationwide.
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Washington
Wilson Bes
DOT
War Finance Corporation
Burro Steak Sparks Desert Talk in 71's Arrival Folklore
Locals recount odd tales after 71's arrival and a burro butcher joke cycle. Utata Ford takes a prospector on a 40 mile trip while a burro circles back, with chatter about burro meat and wartime morale.
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Utata Ford
Goldfield
Cal JS. Kelly
Mantattan
Tir
Nevathy
Cowie
Will Teach Democracy and Support Gov
A fragmented note describes Carrell County society of friends of German democracy aiming to support the government and promote democracy among German people. The text references March 22 and a goal of uniting for democracy, with unclear names and specifics due to damaged OCR.
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Gov
Cariolton
Baye
Carrell County Society of Friends of German Democracy
Pure Hope of
Pigeons To Be Trained In Chicago For War Work
A reluctant city offers to train carrier pigeons in Chicago for wartime duties. Government objections hinder municipal efforts and a single bird is planned to be refined for service. Charlie Keith returns to duty today.
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Chicago
Mare
Weaden
Cidesgo
Ciis
Americans Glean Out Two German Positions in France
American artillery wiped out German first and second line positions east of Luneville. Artillery accuracy surpassed Allied peers as shells pounded the lines from dawn. A raid into German trenches followed by a patrol return showed both defenses completely eliminated.
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Lunville
No Man’s Land
France
Luneville
No Man's Land
Two Catholic Priests Executed in Amsterdam Report
An Exchange Telegraph dispatch states two Roman Catholic priests were executed in Amsterdam for espionage. Eight other priests received life hard labor sentences in Brussels on the same charge.
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London
Exchange
Amsterdam
Brussels
Dutch May Break With United States
Amsterdam reports suggest possible rupture of diplomatic ties between the United States and the Netherlands. A Hague source says many parliament members plan to urge the government to recall the Dutch minister from Washington and exchange notes with the American ambassador at The Hague.
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United States
Amsterdam
Netherlands
the Hague
Handelsblad
Numder
Dutel
Washington
Vnd
Puseporta
Armoriana
The
Hague
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Mr. Booker
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Patrick
Nnncheon
Trlbot
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Nave Manters
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