British Slaughtering Thousands Germans For Every Foot Of Ground
Paris reports the Western front remains hard fought with Hale's retreat aligned to allied plans. German forces press along the front between Noson and Chiulnes while French forces hold the eastern Oise, as night battles slow and artillery volleys continue. Allied estimates show over seventy German divisions engaged, with heavy losses claimed and reinforcements brought from the entire western front. The front line remains tense as both sides conduct limited operations and the battle persists with no decisive breakthrough.
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Paris
Alll
Hale
Noson
Chiulnes
Olas
London
Mirel
Thodes
Seuinie
Somme
Roye
Chautnes
Noyen
Noyan
Oise Ciemis
Haig
Mar l
Canibealfrente
Germania
Kaiser
Mare
Anthenity
Pitta de Felt
France
Villers
Deerusie
Maxim Gun Feasibility Discussed in New York NY
March 25 in New York Maxim, inventor, argued a heavy cannon concept could fire a projectile 20 miles with a 9 inch bore, using a cordite mix. He claimed subcaliber rifles and 15 inch pieces are old, and that a 20 inch caliber gun might reach German ranges, though it would require external support and a firm frame.
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New York
Dludson
Paris
Alcobra
Skoda
Kripps
Maur
Uie
Elmer
Parig
Tara
Mendes
Devheed
Gornane
Dutkick
Dritarnica
Government Scout Boat Sinks Off Plymouth Coast
A government scout patrol boat struck a rock between Plymouth Harbor and Brant Rock, sank at night, and all aboard were saved. The incident sparked speculation and partial details amid wartime debates on artillery and bombardment capabilities.
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Plymouth
Mass
Garnet
Plymouth Harbor
Brant Rock
Munitions Work Does Not Appeal To Women
The report notes women largely reject munitions factory roles citing a mix of safety concerns and discomfort with combatlike tasks. It highlights a few women seeking steady labor but overall reflects limited female involvement in munitions during the period.
John Bett Answers Call of Demography in Stirling Man Dies
John C Bett, son of a Stirling resident, is listed among American soldiers who died in France. He left Camp Lewis in October to serve at Camp Mills and sailed December for France, where he died of pneumonia on February 12. Born October 24, 1900, in Tiltef Alon, he trained as a car maker in Scotland and was active in football and bowling. He came to the US five years ago and lived with James Pitt on a Dakota ranch. he was brother to Mrs. John D McFarlane.
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John C. Bett
Wallace Street
Stirling
Scotland
Frines
MaSon
Camp Lewis
Washington
Camp Mills
New York
Frane White
Tokyo
Belew
Defo Campbell Tet
Tiltef Alon
Sentient
Stirlings
Tle
James Pitt
Violent Explosions Hit New York City and Jersey City
New York City reports three violent explosions at 1 Pom lasting ten minutes. A column of smoke seen over Jersey. Erie railroad offices say explosion occurred in Union Terminal Cold Storage splint in Jersey City, likely from a freight train ammunition blast. James Dewar dies at Presbyterian church in Elko and was a member of the Knights of Pythias. He was well regarded, a Westming man, who served as a soldier martyr in France. Sympathy sent to James Rett and Mrs McParlane. interment abroad for fallen comrades.
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New York City
Jersey
Erie Railroad
Union Terminal Cold Storage Co
Jersey City
Wee
Ames Dewar
Presbyterian Church
Elko
Pythias Lodge
Elka
Efors
Castle
Ervise
France
United States
Grin Reaper
de Heerey
Fromdon
Chas
Hetdercan
Washington
D. C
Hayden Menderein
Etko
Nevada
John Tet
Camp Hospital
Prance
Scotand
James Rett
Mre
McParlane
Charles BR Tendersc
War fund drive opens in Memding Tennessee
A valued pass drive to raise 75000 for war purposes opened in Memding today. Local chapter members anticipate strong participation as the effort supports national war work and strengthens community support for the war effort.
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Memding. Tenn
Tadas
Pally
Foval
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Trine Oual
Toye
Albert
Marth
Oscar J. Streeter
Nys
Terens
Skoda & Erk
Austria
The
Bradley Theatre Orchestra
Bradley Opera House
Rede
Puptsberg
Mitel
Atexhany
John Bett
John McFarlane
Elko Boy
Sunset Grocery Company
Fifth Street
Bradley
France IN Arms
Stars & Stripes
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