Thirty third division praised for Somme feats and drive
Lieutenant Colonel Frederick Huidekoper, adjutant general of the Prairie boys, praises the Thirty third division as equal to any US troops. He cites their actions on the Somme, the Argonne, and notes seven of forty one congressional medals went to the One Hundred and Thirty second infantry. He credits their shock troop role and says the division started Haig’s offensive. The colonel, a regular army officer and division historian, hopes to print the unit history for all men.
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Root Advocates Amendments to Covenant League
Elihu Root urged amendments to the league covenant at the peace conference. He called for arbitration and armament limits enforcement clauses, a five year cap on unanimous guarantees, protection of American continental affairs from non American interference, periodic revision of international law, and a broader redrafting away from postwar issues.
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radicals win election in berlin councils
In Berlin on March 81 independent socialists won nine seats, majority socialists five, and Democrats two in workmen and soldiers councils elections. The council moves to secure the immediate release of Georg Ledebour, former social democrat leader detained during Spartacan disorders.
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Geneva to be seat of world league committee decides
Paris reports the Geneva choice for the League of Nations seat after evaluating Brussels The Hague Rome and Constantinople The Hague is favored for space but faces Latin world objections Rome is discarded despite its law prestige and no great power will hold the seat Constantinople is unpopular due to access issues Brussels faces opposition from some nations
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Tomy Yanks Start Home From England After War Service
England bade farewell to over 2,000 Americans sailing for the United States aboard the Mauretania marking the first repatriation of more than 10,000 Americans who enlisted in British forces before U.S. entry. Thousands witnessed the ceremony in Liverpool with city officials in robes of state and Star Spangled banners flying as the ship sailed.
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Britain to Have 3 Fleets Reform of Royal Navy Planned
The Westminister Gazette reports a future Royal Navy structure with eight squadrons the Atlantic home Mediterranean west Atlantic China Cape South American and East Indies each squadron to include four light cruisers. Command assignments remain unsettled and cruiser squadrons will again deploy overseas.
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Landis Gains Public Funds as Assets Recovered
Liberty bonds totaling 12200 held by satesmen for the Consumers' Packing company were turned over to receivers, lifting recovered assets to 100000. Federal Judge Landis reportedly ordered more stock salesmen to appear in court ready to deliver money.
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Debs Meeting Ruled Out Sparks Toledo riot and arrests
In Toledo 5000 storm Memorial hall after officials refused entry for Debs. Debs was ill in Cleveland. A substitute speaker faced mob action and police. Over 75 arrested, including Socialist Alderman Thomas Devine, as crowds vandalized areas and paraded shouting anti mayor slogans. Mayor Schreiber tightens future meeting bans.
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German Foreign Office Signals Wilson Points Stance
London March 31 The German foreign office in charge of peace talks announces a decision on German attitude to negotiations The department states Germany will act only in line with the fourteen points outlined by President Wilson via wireless message
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Hungarian Troops Capture French on Border
Paris reports Hungarian forces attacked a French border outpost on the Hungarian Romanian frontier. About 350 French soldiers were taken prisoner. French authorities demanded action and Hungary promised to consider releasing the captives.
Ten Injured In Crash Near Crawford Avenue Intersection
Ten persons were injured and two dozen more bruised when a westbound Blue Island avenue streetcar collided with a northbound Crawford avenue car. The Crawford car derailed and its side was stove in.
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Fiume Declared In Siege State By Allied Commander
Fiume, March 31. The allied commander has declared the Adriatic port Fi ume to be in a state of siege, according to the South Slav Press bureau.
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Pope Benedict Sets April 6 for Joan of Arc Canonization
Rome March 31 Pope Benedict has fixed April 6 as the definite date for the canonization of Joan of Arc. The Vatican announced the ceremony will gather clergy and faithful in Rome and honor the 15th century French heroine for her sainthood.
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No Yacht Race This Year Says Lipton in New York
Sir Thomas Lipton arrived in New York amid talk of no racing this year at Sandy Hook. He cited wounded soldiers and supported the New York Yacht Club’s decision, noting his challenge for the American Cup months earlier. Lipton, recently returned from the voyage with 5,583 American officers and soldiers aboard the Aquitania, praised the soldiers and enjoyed their company.
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Mexico grants land concessions to Japanese firms
Mexico City report says Japanese corporations are granted concessions to exploit agricultural lands in Lower California. Undersecretary Amado Aguirre states concessions fully comply with constitutional provisions on territory, ocean shore, and frontier. No issues expected with doctrine.
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German Reinforcements Seize Lines at Danzig Amid Allied Tensions
Paris reports German reinforcements have reached Danzig and orders to occupy railways to Thorn and Bromberg. Weimar council unanimously endorses Germanys reply to Allies over Polish troops landing. Berlin denies rumors of internment of the allied mission. The Temps suggests the Allies may land Polish troops to secure Danzig, possibly creating a neutral state to avoid ceding the coast to either side.
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Russ Reds Gain on Danube and Hungarians Near Serbia
A March report from Paris notes Austrian disorder spurred by Bolshevik agitation with mobs demolishing a town hall in Vienna. Russian agents push for proletariat rule as food scarcity feeds unrest. French and Romanian forces clash with Bolsheviks on the Danube region while Allied troops claim success near Maja Viliska. Bela Kun says Hungary will fight if forced, seeking popular self-rule while maintaining Entente ties.
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Paris Sees U S Football Championship Victory
In Paris on March 31 a crowd of 15000 including General Pershing watched the Eighty-ninth division of the Third army defeat the Thirtysixth division of the First army 14 to 6 to win the American Expeditionary Forces championship. The game at Parc des Frances Velo drome featured sensational plays despite muddy ground and lively noisemaking.
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Brussels Gets Hun Gold Train Carrying Marks For Germany Food
London reports a special train arrived at Brussels from Berlin with 275,000,000 marks in gold to pay imports for food the Allies are shipping to Germany.
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Pope Honors Iowa Man Named Bishop of Des Moines
Rome reports Pope Benedict appointed Rev. Fr. Thomas William Brumm of Cedar Rapids Iowa as bishop of Des Moines. The pontiff also named Rev. Ex Fr. Donald Martin of Oban as bishop of Argyll.
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Great Lakes shippers plan appeal to government
Great Lakes shippers meeting at Milwaukee decided to appeal to the government to revoke the historic order forcing separation of lake steamship and railroad operations. They argue reunifying the lines is essential to restore lake commerce to former levels and counter railroad dominance.
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