British Regain Ground on Somme Front as Allies Hold Line
British forces resist renewed German assaults north and south of the Somme and launch counter-attacks that reclaim ground at Morlancourt and Chipilly. Haig notes heavy enemy casualties and a firmly held front from Albert to Rosieres.
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Karl Muck Held as Enemy Alien In Boston
Conductor Karl Muck of the Boston Symphony Orchestra was taken into custody in Boston as an enemy alien. He faced trouble after allegedly refusing to include The Star Spangled Banner in concert programs and was noted as a German national celebrated by the Kaiser.
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Berlin and Paris report Allied advances on Somme front
Berlin reports British and French retreats and German breakthroughs around Albert Chaulnes Lihons Roye and Noyon with Verdun battles and aerial victories by Baron von Richthofen. Paris notes fresh German attacks east of Montdidier repulsed with some gains and Clemenceau predicting Allies mastership within 48 hours while French officials urge calm.
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Somme Battle Rages On As Forces Clash On Multiple Fronts
British troops report fierce fighting along both banks of the Somme with German bombardment east of Arras. Captured prisoners and machine guns in counter attacks are cited. French hold the German advance between Noyon and Nestle, and two wounded American officers with French crosses arrive at a base hospital. Teeger Te Sorceet a
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Intense German bombardment ma ys drive for channel port
British Army Headquarters, France, Mar. 28 reports an intense bombardment along the front from Acheville to the Souchez river. Infantry action is expected as a drive for channel ports develops. Severe fighting persisted along the Somme and north of Albert, with the Allies on the extreme right holding, while German lines extend on the southern front creating possible opportunities for flank movements by the British.
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French Forces Fall Back to Heights West of Montdidier
Paris reports heavy German pressure along the line west from Noyon to Lassigny and on the Oise left bank. Intense fighting ensued as French troops withdrew to the heights west of Montdidier after deciding to abandon the town.
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Odessa Recaptured as Russian Troops Strike
Soviet and Ukrainian forces recaptured Odessa after a bloody battle with German- led forces. Trotsky heads a Bolsh eviki war council as Ukrainian towns Nikolayev and Kherson fall to Reds. Washington notes uncertain American participation on the British front and hints German offensives may be waning.
Allied forces evacuate Montdidier after hand to hand fighting
After a close combat evacuation, Allied troops pull back eight miles to prepared positions on high ground west of Montdidier. German gains reach their westernmost point since 1914, though the front holds firm at remaining sectors amid heavy assaults.
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Wheat Seized Under U S Food Administration Orders Hoarding Action
Washington March 28 Wheat hoarded with unpatriotic intent will be seized by the food administration. Already 850000 pounds belonging to the Kempenich brothers farmers of German extraction in New Mexico has been taken and orders have gone out to state administrators to act promptly when hoarding is discovered. Large holders will be given opportunity to sell before their grain is seized. Allowance also will be made for personal requirements.
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New Mexico
Haig Replies To Wilson Cablegram On War Resolve
Field Marshal Haig sent a message to President Wilson thanking him for the appreciation of Allied soldiers. He said the steadfastness and valor shown in the great battle deeply touched all and that they will continue to fight until the freedom of mankind is secure.
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Two Flyers Die In Texas At Fort Worth Field
Fort Worth reports the death of H Hooten a Royal Flying Corps cadet from Montreal in an aviation crash at Everman field noting it as the forty fourth fatal Fort Worth aviation accident. In Wichita Falls American Cadet G O Franks from Clyde Ohio was killed when his solo aircraft fell nose first at Callfield American camp and burned.
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Soldier slain by bandits in Santo Domingo incident
Sergt. W. R. Knox shot and killed while serving as captain in Santo Domingo National Guard. The Navy Department reports he was killed March 24 by a band of outlaws. Knox was an American marine sergeant assigned temporarily to the Santo Domingo force.
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Russians Again Fight Germans in Ukraine Report
Reuters dispatch from Petrograd reports resumed fighting between Germans and bolsheviki in Ukraine. The bolsheviki are said to have recaptured the city of Kherson.
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Attack Lenroot in Senate
Washington, March 28. Senate criticism of war preparations drew from Senator Williams Mississippi a suggestion that Republicans were playing politics for Representative Lemoot Wisconsin candidate for senator who was lukewarm in support of America's war course. Senator Smoot Utah and other Republicans replied vigorously.
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