British retreat orderly as Berlin claims two thousand extra prisoners
The Manchester Guardian notes that after three days of fighting the enemy claims only 5000 prisoners more than after day two, citing an orderly British withdrawal west of St Quentin as a good omen. North of Banmpamme British HQ reports heavy German attacks failed to break the line. The Germans rely on numbers and fresh divisions while British troops resist with vaunted stubbornness.
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London
Mirel
Manchester Guardian
St. Quentin
Marcel
Nesle
Tram
Renter
Toronto
Somme Canal
Pargy
Sommé Canal
Oise
Julian Byng
Gough
Daily Chronicle
MMO
Germany
Amiens
Warran
Paris
Massive early WWII capture reported with 40000 prisoners
Berlin reports Allied forces captured Caupaumie and Hesse along with about 40 000 prisoners and 600 plus troops in a broad advance. British American and French troops reportedly moved through wooded country toward Villequier Aumont and Halleuville as Combles battles continued. London confirms prisoners taken at Neste and Guiscard in the evening's update.
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Hung
Caupaumie
Hesse
Berlin
Sonmie
Senne
Dbaupaulme
Hoste
Aimerica
Villequier Aumont
Halleuville
Guiscard
Chawny
Vietert
Combles
Hersht
London
Neste
Paris Air Raids Raise Alarm Amid Shelling Reports
Reports from Paris and London describe an early morning air raid alarm, brief bombardments, and artillery fire with multiple shellings. Observers note reduced intervals between shots and casualties near a church in the suburbs as shells struck areas during Sunday services.
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Paris
London
the Times
Marel
Cornans
Fall of Petrograd Imminent Predicted by Coast Guard Dispatch
A March 20 dispatch to the State Department warns German forces will occupy Petrograd within two hours. The report notes most Americans have already left the city as the occupation nears.
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Washington
Muar
Petrograd
State Department
German Pushes Forward in Somme Front War Crisis
British headquarters report German infantry massed numbers with limited artillery aid advancing near Le Grand Lieu, Lihauen famine and Peronne. Allied counterattacks form to push invaders back after heavy shelling across Somme and canal south of Amiens. Luftwaffe raids target Prussian lines while British troops fall back to new positions amid fierce, ongoing fighting.
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Frarnce
Leen
Lelwaen Fapmine
Peronne
Forvilters
Lott
Somme
Tian
London
Erouid
Iostive
Apaume
Arris
Bapacme
Baparme
Licourt
Brie
Message From King George to British Troops During Trial
The British monarch sends a message praising fortitude courage and self sacrifice of the troops under his command. He states the Empire stands calm and confident in its soldiers and wishes God bless them and give strength in this time of trial.
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London
George Tolay
Dield
Marshall Ebviv
Ime
President Wilson Congratulates Haig on Allied Stand
President Wilson cabled General Haig praising Britain's stand against the German offensive and forecasting final Allied victory. He lauded the troops with steadfast valor and pledged American confidence in eventual victory.
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Wilson
Haig
Washington
Mar
Tidd Marshall
Taig
Germans Thank Army In German Reichstag Speech
Amsterdam dispatch reports the German Reichstag vice president thanking the army as the chamber closes its session. Members rise while he notes the gravity of the hour and the people’s confidence in the army. He hopes eastern events bring nearer general peace.
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London
Amsterdam
Chambers
German Front First Day Battle Icy Precision Clears Way
Amsterdam dispatch reports from March 25 that the German front opened with precise artillery and coordinated assault. British defenses were described as scattered and weak, while German troops and Austro-Hungarian artillery cleared the way for a punctual infantry advance onto enemy lines, retaking ground previously contested in last year’s retreat.
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Amsterdam
Vossische Zeitung
von Hindenburgh
Spring storefront painting brightens North Railway street
Signs of spring appear as Mr. M. Cunker’s shop and the adjacent tobacco store receive fresh paint, notable to observers from the depot as the street along North Railway gains renewed color.
Kaiser Decorates Generals After Victory Barrage
The German Emperor at the general staff headquarters on Sunday conferred the Iron Cross with rays on Field Marshal von Ludendorff and the Grand Cross of the Iron Cross on General von Ludendorff. He also awarded decorations to department chiefs and issued a signed photograph bearing the battle dates 21 23.
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Amsterdam
Marvel
Emperor William
Generaliat
Tooun
Berlin
Ield Marshall von Lindenburg
Iron Cross
Gen. von Littleworth
German Monster Cannon Reported Near Paris By Forest
Washington reports a German long range bombardment claim near the St Gobain forest west of Paris. Officials say a monster gun with a nine inch shell allegedly lobbed toward Paris 76 miles away, prompting questions about new devices and secret emplacements.
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Washington
Paris
Dunkirk
Tag Gerais
Mir
American engineers in renewed Middle East action
American engineers again report to Army headquarters after fierce combat. They performed well on transportation as German cavalry in small numbers harassed the British during their withdrawal. In Palestine British positions on the left bank of the Jordan were extended Sunday night, official word says.
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Baparme
Oidpaume-Arras
Mary
London
Emperor WH Timm
Field Marshal
von Stindenburg
Peronne
Berlin
Amsterdam
Exchange
Bapaume
Jane, Mareh Lo
Whiel
Palestine
The
Jordan
Put Gunscription Into Force Av Ireland Says Morning Post
The Morning Post urges conscription in Ireland to reinforce the western front amid heavy fighting. It argues Britain must mobilize manpower to save the army and country, praising decisive action to speed victory. Nearby reports describe violent battles, repulsed German attacks, and counter offenses along the front.
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Ireland
Morning Post
Western Front
London
Great Britain
Fire and explosions heard along Kentish coast in England
Reports from London and the Central News describe prolonged heavy firing near Flinders on the Kentish coast with house shaking explosions and guns of all calibres in action. A Hague dispatch notes the Dutch cabinet’s Sunday decision to refuse a grain offer tied to Dutch ships in a wartime aid plan.
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London
Flinders
Kentish
Central News
Hague
Great Britain
United States
Holland
Calgary waiters strike across hotels and restaurants
Waiters and waitresses in Calgary staged a strike over wage and age-raising disputes. The Palliser and Canadian Pacific Hotel were named among affected venues, while managers claimed sufficient staff remained to run operations.
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Eatlego Ayo
Calgary
Frank
Weather notes show earlier river rise this spring
The river rose on a Friday night and the flood began to release the fee upstream, with records indicating the timing comes a week to ten days earlier than typical in ten years and eighteen days earlier than last year.
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Kaiser
St. Gobain Forest
Treland
Rock of Justice
England
Cougars
Winder
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