Sweden German clashes over Finland and Aland action
Berlin says occupation of Aland and Finland is temporary to restore order with no plans for permanent possession. Sweden protests over Aland in war zone as tension rises. Russians destroy bridges on the Trans Siberian to hinder Japanese moves. US considers stance on Siberia intervention.
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Washington
Germany
Aland Islands
Finland
Stockholm
Sweden
Francis
Russia
Chita
State Department
United States
Japan
Siberia
Vladivostok
America
Siberian
Tokyo
Paris 1918 Budget Sets City Expenditures
Paris reports a city budget of 113000000 dollars for 1918 with about 22000000 dollars more than last year in excess expenditures.
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Paris
Gun Base in France Planned at $25 Million
The War Department announced a $25 million ordnance base in France with twenty large storehouses twelve shop buildings and numerous magazines and repair plants. It will include gun and carriage repair facilities overhauling 500 guns a month and over 1 200 vehicles monthly with 58 000 small arms monthly. about 45 officers and 16 000 men will maintain the base.
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Washington
Pbuilding
France
War Department
Swift Denies Involvement in Labor Slur at Stockyards Hearing
At the Chicago stockyards hearing before Judge Alschuler James G. Condon for Swift & Co denounced a letter and a union suppression campaign as false. Frank P. Walsh for unions presented anti union bills while Seward Frazee of Wilson & Co denied any company help in promoting the meeting.
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Chicago
United States Department of Labor
American Federation of Labor
Denver
Swift & Co
Alschuler
James G. Condon
Department of Labor
Thirty-fifth and Forest
American Protective League
Dr. Hatton
A. B. Perigold
Costa Rica Suppresses Rebellion Led by Fernandez Guell
San Salvador reports an official communication states the Germanophile rebellion in Costa Rica under Fernandez Guell has been completely suppressed.
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Costa Rica
San Salvador
Fernandez Guell
Names of U. S. Dead Five Killed and Several Wounded in March 1 Battle
The War Department reports five Americans killed in action on March 1 north of Tour, including Second Lieutenant Harold K. Eadie of Tilton New Hampshire. Also listed are five severely wounded and four slightly wounded, with multiple other KIA and wounded on February 22 through March dates. Names include Anthony Amodei, Joseph P. Chaisson, Eph Boggs, Hugh Weatherman, and others from Maryland to Nebraska.
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Washington
Harold K. Eadie
Tilton
Nhs
Tour
War Department
Anthony Amodei
North Linwood Avenue
Baltimore
Edgar Parsons
Obids
N. C
Harry J. Henry
Logansport
Tod
Mathew Brew
Fayette
Joseph P. Chaisson
Derby
Eph Boggs
Red Jacket
W. Va
Hugh Weatherman
Beaman
Tinohas Sr. Hardesty
Cook
Ramsey Apartments
el Paso
Tex
Elliott Fortner
Herrin
Isaac Howard
Evarts
Roy EF. Ness
Duluth
Minn
Reuben J. Finkel
Highwood
Mont
Glen H. Work
Obert
Neb
Italy's War Loan Reaches One Billion In Italy
Rome reports the Italian war loan has surpassed six billion lire, about one billion dollars. Finance Minister Nitti told the senate that America lends freely with capital at three percent and may rise to five percent, signaling closer mutual interest and attracting American capital.
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Rome
Nitti
Senate
America
United States
French Victors In Surprise Raid Over 150 Prisoners Taken
Paris reports a French assault east of the Meuse reaching the fourth German line along 1,200 meters and 600 meters deep. More than 150 prisoners were captured. On the American front, German shelling was light, while American artillery bombarded a cantonment. Thirteen American patrol members are missing, believed captured.
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Paris
The
Meuse
Calonne
War Office
France
Chemin Des Dames
German War Office
Chavignon
Aisne
No Man's Land
German victory telegrams hail peace with Russia
Berlin reports the German general staff says military operations in Russia ceased Sunday and Emperor William thanks God for victory and German perseverance. Berlin flags fly and holidays observed as the press calls the peace a master stroke while Serbia Montenegro talks edge toward settlement. Austro-Hungarian forces report progress in Podolia and large captures of Russian guns.
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Berlin
Russia
William
Germany
Count von Hertling
Amsterdam
Chancelor von Hertling
Leipsig Neweste Nuechriehten
Serbia
Montenegro
Roumania
Vienna
Podolia
Ukrainia
Soyn
Austrian War Office
Pacific
J. G. Miller
Petrograd
Orient
Harbin
Francis Stays in Russia
Ambassador Francis, telegraphing from Vologda dated March 2, informs the State Department he will remain in Russia for the present. It is the first direct word from the American ambassador since reaching Petrograd.
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Vologda
Washington
Francis
State Department
Petrograd
War Department seeks additional aircraft funds for Army program
The War Department asked Congress for $450 million more for the Army aircraft program on top of $640 million previously authorized. In Rio de Janeiro, Rodriguez Alves was elected president of Brazil on March 5 with a pro war against Germany platform.
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Army
Congress
War Department
Washington
Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
Rodriguez Alvez
Alvez
Germany
German Attacks Fail Says Baker End Quiet On Western Front
The War Department review for March 2 notes renewed German attempts along the entire western front while British fronts extend. Allied forces press in Lorraine and Champagne as Belgians halt a bold Yser crossing bid north of Dixmude. Six German columns operate east toward Vitebsk and Petrograd remains a focal point in Russia.
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West Front
Washington
War Department
France
Teuton
Russia
Vitebsk
Anl
Allied War Council
Toul
Uni
Champagne
Lorraine
Ourines
Dixmude
Yser
Esthenia
Petrograd
Lovett Named chief of new railroad improvements division
Washington announces Robert Lovett former Union Pacific chairman and wartime war industries board priorities director has been appointed by Director General McAdoo to head a new division of improvements and assistance for railroad administration He resigns all other corporate interests.
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Washington
Robert Lovett
Union Pacific
War Industries Board
McAdoo
Betterments and
Railroad
Admlomeation
Woman Spy Bill Passes House Heading to Senate
Washington reports the house passed the so called woman spy bill granting powers to deal with unnaturalized women of hostile nations. The measure would affect all women aged fourteen or older and now moves to the senate.
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Washington
House
Bow
Senate
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Cambridge
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Lake Mills
William J. Sproule
Newport
Sam W. Thames
Buentanno
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Rumford
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Kaiser
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