British Hold Somme Front Amid German Offensive Push
London reports show Allied troops under heavy German pressure along the Somme with British forces retreating briefly but holding key positions. Morlancourt Chipilly counterattacks recaptured. Haig urges steadfast resistance as German impetus slows. Repeated notes from Paris and London confirm Allied defense, evacuations denied, and continued bombardments of Paris.
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London
Albert
Maurice
War Office
Plaice
Rove
Ancre
Somme
Morlancourt
Chipilly
Paris
Premer Clemenceau
Poineare
Clemenceau
Poincare
Louis Loucheap
Mineh
Marvell
Compicene
Petit Journal
Take Off Demanded From Local Munitions Plants Revealed
Calgary court heard revelations on shell production during wartime, detailing factory practices, contractors, and government directives to accelerate munitions output. The testimony covered western shop slowdowns, supplier influence, and proposed reforms to shell assembly oversight.
Devastation Impresses Allied Aide in War Dispatch
Aide Ameterdamp Miareth 27 reports that the devastation in the region has deeply impressed observers. A Volks account from Coloene quotes Gretera von Ladendorf and William noting that prewar arms readiness spurred the defense and that future changes depend on arming.
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Volks “Acctung
Coloene
von Ladendorf
Caucasians Move Toward War Declaration Against Turkey
A Moscow telegraph dispatch reports strong movement in the Caucasus to declare war on Turkey. Leading Caucasus Diet members quote that Nationalists will not agree to handing Caucasian districts to Turkish control.
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London
Caucasus
Turkey
Moscow
Caucasus Diet
School Board Offers Elm Street Janitor Post
At a Tuesday meeting the School Board reviewed age applications for the Elm Street School janitor job and awarded the post to Mr. Wilson of 147 Third Street at a salary of 105 dollars per month. They also discussed Science and Commercial teacher candidates but made no definite decision yet.
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Elm Street
Wilson
Third Street
City Hall Meeting Set to Hear Mayor Brown Report on Gas, Rights
Citizens and business leaders are urged to attend a City Hall gathering tonight to hear Mayor Brown report on questions raised with the government over the citys gas rights and future developments. The Saskatchewan auto license branch reports an increase of nearly three thousand license plates issued in the first two months of this year versus last year.
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Board of Trade
Aiute Licentse
Saskatchewan
German General Foresees Enemy Plan Failure In War
Amsterdam report quotes Gen Von Ludendorff warning that victory is uncertain and British machinery heavy siege may fail. He notes British use of tanks and machine guns, while German infantry face repeated assaults, risking life through trench to trench combat. London dispatch cites union protest over sending delegates to Allied conference.
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Amsterdam
von Lidendorff
Kield
Marshal von Hindenburg
Zeitung
Berlin
Winnipeg grain quotations reflect mixed oats barley and feed values
Today's Winnipeg grain prices show May oats near 7 8 to 8 0 with various bid asks and open and close levels. Barley and flax futures display several contract points with spreads and rejects noted amid light trading.
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Winnipeg
Government Representative to Meet Farmers in Alberta
Gillies from Olds representing Alberta Department of Agriculture arrived to receive seed grain applications from landowners in unorganized districts. He plans travel to Seven Persons, Medicine Hat, Brooks, Trine, and Olds with a March to April schedule to oversee seed distribution and ensure grain supply under the Act. ALI Smith of Calgary, with the Voth Battalion, visited the city among returning soldiers.
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Gillies
Olds
Department of Agriculture
Alberta
News
Corona Hotel
Medivine Hat Tomerver
Brooks
Trine
Medicine Hat Anvil
Explosions Rock New York City Barrage Believed War Material Shipment
New York City experienced several violent blasts on March 26 with smoke visible over buildings. The explosions originated from the New Jersey waterfront rail freight yards and were likely related to munition material shipments. An accumulation of smoke rose over Jersey City as flames and debris spread.
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New York
Mis City
Newersey
Jersey
Jersey City
British Hold Firm and Launch Offensive on Somme Front
British lines resist heavy German attacks north and south of the Somme and strike counterattacks that gain ground at various points. Allied casualties are reported heavy, with the front described as the strongest since the battle began. Correspondent Keeney reports the front standing firm along the entire line.
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London
Somme
Bray
Albert
Berling
von Rohne
Vossische Zeitung
Berlin
Paris
Copenhagen
Miffel
Corman
Lohens
Roye
Noyon
France
Renmin
Globe
Rapaime
Rapanne
Peronne
Oopus
Merck
Varios Points
Renter
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Reiter
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von Ladendorff
Exchange Telegraph Company
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Mroniee
Associated Prossi
Germaaius
Tam Agais
Athert
Lis
Amiens
Hove
Erent
Apertanes
Mia
Sitemipings
Haig
Flanders
Mrntz
Ous
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Jordan
Mssal
Barlin
Exchange
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Germany
Lokal Angzeiger
Germain
U.S. Army
Washington
Posit
Western Front
Leonard Wood
Senate Military Committee
America
Ales
Wood
Europe
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Bers
Channel
Devonshire
Ottawa
Marbch
Douglas Hare
Cuan
LOGAL
Calgary
Mare
de Adper-Dailes
Tribel
Bentete KL
Doseqdi Charke
Edmonton
Alger- Bailes
Ala Clarke
WCL
Tor
Hamelroom
Wbel
Bennett
Tata
Gary Vol
Hids Es. Berience
Dpe
Bob Copers
Mortreat
Wittess
Seth Betas
Westrath
Iowa
Citizengaya
von Ludendorff
Semmens and Firemens Uiion Obieets
Cecanens and Firemens Union
United States
Wilhelm
Rapainme
Germin Karperor
Miuress
Mitperar
Italy
Lloyd George
Tarley
Pit
Plax
Mr Robe Starks
Iso Ae Batsine Oroi Calsary
Visil
Stu
Re, AL I Smith
Calgery
Voth
Teday
New York City
Jeroe
Erie
Keeney Sh Pel
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