World War Involves Vast Global Reach With American Entry
The war now involves almost every land area. The United States and Cuba have joined, drawing the entire American continent into the conflict. China has cut diplomatic ties with Germany and may join. most islands are at war, though a few Dutch and Danish possessions remain less affected.
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Cuba
American
Europe
China
Germany
Holland
Denmark
Wilson Urges Farmers and Workers to Support War Effort
President Wilson calls on all Americans to serve and support the war, stressing abundant food, shipbuilding, and industrial output. He appeals to farmers to boost harvests and to workers across industries to increase efficiency, economy, and unity in a nationwide effort.
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Washington
United States
Wilson
arners
British Counter Attack Drives Germans From Lagnicourt Front
British forces repelled a German push along the Bapaume Cambrai road near Lagnicourt and retook the village after heavy fighting. Haig reported German losses of about 1,500 dead and three hundred prisoners, with continued artillery duels across Champagne Verdun and the Meuse fronts. Also noted were Belgian advances toward Dixmude and ongoing aerial clashes with several German planes downed.
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London
Bapaume-Cambrai
Lagnicourt
Queant
Marshal Haig
Lene
St. Quentin
Champagne
Meuse
Verdun
Can Tieres
Paris
Belgium
Dixmude
Berlin
Mansdonia
Cerna river
Lake Prosha
Koritza
Farmers Buy Tractors in Ohio Under War Proclamation
Columbus reports that following Governor Cox's food production appeal tractors are being bought by the hundreds. Dealers say farm implements, including plows, are selling rapidly as farmers form groups to purchase on easy terms. Plows and tractors are operated day and night to speed delivery.
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EurOPE
America
south
Ohio
Columbus
Cox
War Auxiliary Work Members of DAR Convene
Washington hosts the Daughters of the American Revolution convention opening with patriotic enthusiasm. About one hundred thousand members lead wartime auxiliary efforts as the society seeks a successor to president Mrs William Cummins Story of New York City. Leading candidates include Mrs John Miller Norton of Buffalo, Mrs George T Guernsey of Kansas, Mrs George C Sanies of Minnesota, and Mrs James Hamilton Lewis of Illinois.
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D. A. Au
Washington
Daughters of the American Revolution
William Cummins Story
New York city
John Miller Norton
Buffalo
George T. Guernsey
Kansas
George C. Sanies
Minnesota
James Tamilton Lewis
Lewis et
Rockefeller Kin Dies After Stroke in Cleveland Apartments
Frank Rockefeller seventy two youngest brother of John D Rockefeller died in his Cleveland apartments from a stroke following an intestinal operation a month earlier. He is survived by a widow and three daughters. Funeral plans to be announced locally. Patriotism fills Cleveland churches as service across Catholic Episcopal and federated congregations with prayers and special rites.
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America
Lo ba
WOODROW “WILSON
Cleveland
Frank Rockefeller
John PM. Rockefeller
J. P. Farrell
Episcopal church
W. A. Leonard
federated churches
Reds Bunch His Cincinnati in a Fast Victory
Cincinnati defeated Pittsburg in a quick game with early offense and key hits. Hincaman reached on an error to score in the fifth, Baird drove in a triple, and a seventh inning rally with Baird McCarthy and Fischer singled. Pitchers and fielders are listed in scattered notes, with other league results included.
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Cincinnati
ind
Pittsburst
Hincaman
Baird
McCarthy
Fischer
Senate weighs seven billion war funding bill in fast track
Washington April 1 Senate Finance Committee takes up a $7.8 billion revenue measure passed by the House with no dissent. Legislation funds bonds for Entente aid, treasury certificates, and higher taxes while considering draft, espionage, and rail and food mobilization bills with hearings to follow.
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House
Senate Finance Committee
Military Affairs Committee
Senate
Washington
senare
Simmons
treasury
army general staff
Baker
Scott
senate finance and house, ways and means
Appointed Sheriff in Napoleon Ohio Amid Accidents and Crime
OH Spencer named sheriff to replace the late PoE Rechert after injuries from a Liberty Center rail accident. Auto bandits robbed a man near Columbus with a $20 cash register theft and escaped in a car. Women at Western College for Women in Oxford propose war courses and Red Cross training. Beer prices rise in Columbus with tavern fee changes and discussion of closing times at various bars.
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Aprin
The roots
John OH. Spencer
Gil ug
PoE Rechert
Liberty Center
Western College
Red Cross
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