Foch asserts German breakthrough unlikely in war stalemate
Chicago report quotes General Foch, saying Germany cannot break through at Marne or Verdun. He cites past failed offensives, better Allied organization, more guns and planes, and stronger morale. He dismisses fears of new gases or tanks, noting Allies know the German methods and will counter advances.
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Chicago
Chicago Herald
Paris
General Foch
Boulevard Invalides
Marne
Lassigny
Arras
Yser
Ypres
Verdun
General Koch
Foch
Lost U-Boat Chaser Safe
The navy department reports a 110 foot submarine chaser with a French crew reached a European port after 89 days at sea. It had been separated from its escort in a severe gale on January 15 and relied on improvised sails from bed covers to navigate to safety.
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Washington
Navy Department
Europe
World coal record broken in Vincennes Indiana plant
The Ameri can mine in Vincennes county set a new eight hour coal production record by delivering 5 011 tons surpassing the prior Illinois benchmark.
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Indiana
Vincennes
Ind
Illinois
Women division head to oversee munition plant workers
Miss Mary van Kleeck will run a new War Department women’s division responsible for maintenance and housing of women in munition plants and in private plants. District women supervisors will be named and canteens will provide wholesome meals at reasonable prices.
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Mary van Kleeck
War Department
Uncle Sam
Naval Tug Founders At Sea Telegraphic Bulletin
A naval tug foundered at sea as reported in a terse telegraphic bulletin. Details of location, cause, and casualties were not disclosed in the snippet.
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Naval Tug
Cherokee Tug Foundered in Gale off Delaware Capes
Washington February 27 The naval tug Cherokee foundered in a gale off Delaware Capes with thirty crew members reported missing in the disaster.
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Washington
Cherokee
Delaware Capes
Bolshevik Fronts and German Advance Reported Across Russia
Dispatches from Washington and London describe German forces moving toward Petrograd and Pskov as Bolshevik resistance stiffens. Ambassador Francis leaves Petrograd amid German advances, while reports cite ammunition stockpiles and Soviet troops reinforcing railways. Later updates note broader Soviet defense and local army formations forming in Narva.
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Petrograd
Japan
China
Siam
Pskov
London
Exchange Telegraph Company
Narva
Americans Slain at Tampico in Bandit Attack
Washington reports one American killed and two wounded when Mexican bandits attacked an oil boat near Tampico on Saturday. In Mexico Villa advances toward the Durango mountains as a column led by Generals Pernand ez and Gonaile is in pursuit from Porral to Esonton. Official dispatches say 275 federals died south of Jiminez with Willy forces suffering 800 losses.
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Tampico
Juarerz
Mexico
Villa
Durange Mountains
Eduardo Pernandesz
Francisco Gonailea
Porral
Esenton
Chihuahua City
Jiminez
Allied Air Raids Hit German Towns Reported
German papers from Amsterdam report last week Allied raids on Wehlen Virmasense and Mannheim. Wehlen saw three deaths. Virmasense had several wounded and house damage. Mannheim caused house damage with a child killed and a woman and child injured.
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Wehlan
Virmasense
Bavaria
Mannheim
British Casualties Low in Week Ended Yesterday
British casualties reported for the week ended yesterday totalled 8,571 the lowest in months. The breakdown shows killed or died of wounds: officers 24, men 736. wounded or missing: officers 77, men 2,734.
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London
Governor Bilbo Submits Auditor Reports on AG Collins Funds
Governor Bilbo sent to the legislature the accountants reports accusing Attorney General Collins of disbursing funds unlawfully between 194 and 1917. The documents allege violations of state law and prompt consideration by lawmakers.
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Jackson
Miss
Bilbo
Collins
Hoover Denies Charge Over Food Admin Officials Ties to Packers
Food Administrator Hoover rejects Francis J. Heney's claim that food administration employees influence the packing industry. He says the men referred to in the Chicago Packers investigation are not involved in regulating packing and serve in other roles. Hoover notes temporary assignments may occur but deny any conflict of interest. He praises their loyalty and public service despite sacrifices.
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Washington
Hoover
Francis J. Heney
Food Administration
Chicago
Roesien
Rain Shells and Gas On U S Men In France Front
In the American sector near Toul the artillery duel grows fiercer with German shell bursts and gas rounds. American batteries reply vigorously while machine guns fire on German positions rear. A Franco American raid in Chemin des Dames yields 26 volunteers who push beyond objectives and take prisoners before a German counter barrage halts progress. French raids intensify along the front as thousands of shells fly and observers seek weak points.
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France
Toul
Chemin Des Dames
No Man's Land
French Take 16 Prisoners in North of Ailette
Paris reports a raid north of the Ailette river Sunday night yielded 16 French prisoners and a machine gun. British HQ states a hostile raid east of Armentieres was repulsed with losses, and artillery activity continues southwest of Cambrai and in the Messines sector.
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Paris
Ailette
War Office
London
France
Belgium
Armentieres
Cambrai
Messines
Bomb Plot Unfolds at Fort Douglas Prison
Further evidence of a German civilian prisoners plot at Fort Douglas third war prison shows another bomb discovered in the compound. The plan reportedly aimed to kill officers and guards and to enable a mass escape by explosive hand grenades.
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Fort Douglas
Salt Lake City
Utah
Earthquake in Amoy Hinterland Claims 10000 Lives
Reports from Swatow indicate nearly 10,000 persons died in the Amoy hinterland earthquake. The disaster details rapid death tolls and widespread destruction as authorities assess the damage.
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Amoy
Swatow
Senate OKs $50 Million Housing Plan for Shipyards
Washington notes confirm final action on a bill authorizing $50,000,000 by the shipping board for housing facilities at shipbuilding yards. The Senate adopted the conference report last week after House approval, and the measure now goes to President Wilson.
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Washington
Shipping Board
Wlson
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