Germans Strike Back in Defense of Lind Chanceless Fight
German forces mount a counterattack to slow Allied pursuit as bombardment of Lind continues. The action centers on repelling chanceless bombardment while opposing forces press the chase.
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29 Mar 1917
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1917
Page
1
Captured Turk Staff and Allied Front Movements in World War I
British forces report defeat of twenty thousand Turks in Palestine with a division staff and Turkish general captured. Germany counterattacks in Champagne aimed at diverting French pressure as Hindenburg launches a fifteen mile front offensive east of Rheims. French lines hold with some trench gains by the British northward advance and village captures along the Mediterranean coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Champagne
Gener Hindenburg
Hindenburg
Rheimes
Gobjan
Valestine
Moditer
British forces capture Turkish division staff in Palestine actions
London reports say the British captured the entire staff of the Fifty-third Turkish division at alertine and defeated a Turkish army unit near Pal estine, taking about 900 men including the general. Reuter dispatches note Spain will adopt measures to preserve order after a seditious appeal and announces the suspension of constitutional guarantees in all provinces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Alertine
Palestine
New Service Car Launched By Ouachita Tire and Rubber
Ouachita Tire and Rubber Company unveils a novel service car for tire buyers from the farm. The Ford-based vehicle carries air gas and water in three tanks and includes a tool box for ure repair work to provide prompt service on the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouachita Tire & Rubber Company
Spain suspends constitutional guarantees amid unrest
Washington reports Spain faces widespread unrest over attitudes toward the war. Officials state the suspension of constitutional guarantees was expected, following the universal food appeal and ongoing domestic strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Spain
Death in Five Points Pointed to Suspected Murder
Louis Bassett known as Deaf Louis was found dead in a room over the Shemroes saloon at DeSlford and Hall streets. Police believe he was killed in a drunken quarrel with W. Armstrong, who is held for investigation. Bassett had bought a pistol earlier and was a Muskegon, Michigan resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Bassett
Five Points
Louis
Shemroes
DeSlford
Hall Streets
Oficera
Nester
Armstrong
Bassett
Recing House
Hhe
Red
Pasnett
Bradley
Nonroe
Warlace
Armoon
Baasett
Muskegon
Michigan
Petera Undertaking Establishment
$50,000,000 Government Loan in 24 Hours
Washington reports the federal reserve banks subscribed quickly to a $50 million 90 day treasury certificate issue at one percent interest to bridge government finances until June. An additional $40 million may follow, with financing authorized to support canal bonds and other needs. Officials hail the rapid subscription as evidence of financial system strength despite looming tax inflows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worshington
Federal Reserve
Treasury
Eame
Congress
McAdoo
Cone
Federal Reserve Banks
Resory Reserve
Mobilization of Workmen Leaders Rally Behind Government
Leaders of organized labor pledge united support to the government as mobilization of workers intensifies. The move signals broad labor backing amid ongoing national political pressures and economic strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Organized Labor
Government Plans for Labor Mobilization If War With Germany
Washington March 29 officials and labor leaders held a conference to outline means to mobilize labor for government service in event of war. Plan calls for using the American Federation of Labor post office and civil service to locate and place workers for navy yards and government plants, with cooperation from unions and local offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Washington
Wilson Means
England
American Federation of Labor
Presiden
Lemuel Gompers
United States Public Employment Service
WHL
Civil Service Commission
Wilenpoly
Post Office Department
Th Council of National Defense
Who
Gompers
Wilson
Ccivil Service Commission
Almousced
Federation of Labor
Con
Mer
United States Employment Service Plans Coordinated Labor Work
The U S employment service will operate 86 stations nationwide in cooperation with the civil service commission. The plan aims to use existing machinery to meet immediate government labor needs without interfering with mobilization of labor plans by the Council of National Defense advisory sub committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Employment Service
United States
Civil Service Commission
Council of National Defense
National Defense Convention Seeks Federalization of Guards
Rasolu tions urging complete federalization of the national guards by congress and declaring a necessity for compulsory military training service were introduced at the National Defense convention of the National Guard Association in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Guards
Congress
National Defense Convention
National Guard Association
Wheat Prices Hit War Peak as May Delivery Soars
Wheat for May delivery rose to 1.97 and marked the highest level since the war began. A civilian training camp is planned at Alexandria Louisiana from July 28 to August 27, announced in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Washington
Alexandria
Aowost
Quick action on all appropriation bills in Congress
Washington reports House leaders from both parties met to push rapid passage of the big appropriation bills and related crisis measures. They discussed reintroducing the prior session’s appropriations with rules suspended and set to the Senate. Committee chairmen for the next Congress were to be appointed and party factions weighed potential speakers and anti prohibition opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Clark
Senate
Yale Evera
Nembere
Tye and Means
Het Congress
Ways and Means
Gallien
Mississippi
Gallivan
Coldwell
New York
Tomptly
Ir. Mann
Mano
Lea‘got
Wisconsin
Lenroot
Coslitios
Activities of sympathizers mobilization of guardsmen
The Louisiana National Guard may be mobilized for active home service amid concerns over sympathizer activities. Local officials consider rapid deployment to ensure security and public order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana National Guard
Mobilization Planned as War Crisis Looms in Louisiana
Baton Rouge reports mobilization of the Louisiana National Guard follows a Tuesday order by Governor Pleasant to assemble Washington artillery and naval militia units in New Orleans. Adjutant General McCrory notes details withheld, but says strict precautions are needed to guard against surreptitious attack as Congress considers a war date with Germany. Plans aim to recruit up to war strength, with 1,526 enlisted and 86 officers now. over 500 recruits needed. Baton Rouge units are short on men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Leou
Siana National Guard
Governor Pleasant
Washington Artillery
Naval Militia
New Orleans
Adjt
C. C. McCrory
Con-Gress
United States
Germany
National Guard
Mississippi River
Louisiana
Mississippi
Arkansas
Adjutant General's Office
Louisiana Guard
Government details not ready on German peace moves
Washington officials say the United States has no definite information on any German peace initiative or any plan to alter the war status. President Wilson and advisers work on a congressional address and actions on preparedness and potential German actions, including questions about a large loan or gifts abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinete
Congress
United States
Germany
Wilson
Concrem
President weighs congress message as war risk grows
The president plans a message detailing negotiations with Germany and recommended steps for Congress. A war resolution is favored by many, while Senator Hastings argues for armed neutrality and urges decisive action against Germany. Secretaries and officials meet to coordinate labor mobilization and policy responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Germany
Congress
West
Senator Husting
Col. B. Mi. House
Lansing
Daniels
Beker
Department of Labor
Gregory
McAdoo
White House
Hasting
Husing
Tom
Jnet
Wilson
Breen urges Tirvar peace plan to halt German submarine war
Tryven Heardtrom of Miami reports William Jennings Brean addressed both houses of Congress urging a suspension of Germanys submarine campaign through the Tirvar peace plan. The plan calls for an international tribunal to settle disputes before war and asks Congress to seek a referendum to reflect public wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Willian Jennings Brean
Forses
Congress
Germany
Aryan
Congers
Deposed Russian Emperor Seeks Norway Trip for Son
March 28 report says the deposed Russian emperor asked the provisional government to allow his son to travel to Norway for health reasons, per 4 Petrograd dignitaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Norway
Petrograd
Sunk Japanese Warship Report From Tokio
Canadian press dispatch from Tokio says nine German raiders sunk a Japanese warship in the south Pacific. The vessel's name is not revealed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Canadien
Tokio
South Pacific
Navy Adds 182 Officers From Annapolis Class
As Congress accelerates war readiness with universal military training debated, the Navy announced the graduation of 182 officers from the Naval Academy Annapolis three months ahead of schedule. The move comes amid calls to bolster military leadership and preparedness in a tense national security environment.
British Bark Neath Torpedoed Near Fastnet
Consul in Queenstown reports the Pritish bark Neath was torpedoed Tuesday southeast of Fastnet while en route from Le Havre to Havre. Two Americans, Celene Bloom of San Francisco and Peter Webster of Pensacola, were rescued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Merreh
Rost
Queenstown
Havre
Clernee Bloom
San Francisco
P Eter Webster
Pensacold
Senate Military Panel Seeks Endorsement for Universal Training
Chamberlain of the Senate Military Committee said he urged President Wilson to back universal training as a top preparedness measure. The March 29 report notes the administration's view on strengthening national defense through universal service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interned German crews moved from Philadelphia to Georgia forts
The skeletal crews aboard Kronprinz Wilhelm and Prinz Eitel Friedrich were sent to military forts in Georgia on Monday. Two men per ship remained behind. the rest, including two officers ten sailors and ten Chinese cooks, were transferred from Philadelphia Navy Yard by rail in a special trolley car escorted by police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Kronpzig Wilhelm
Pring Eliel Preidrich
Georgia
Port Oglethorpe
Philadelphia Navy Yard
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Ranean
Rafat
Wadilebuzzep River
Civil Service Commis
Tryven
United Suites Navy
Wasblanion Aican
Navy
Naai Academy
Annapolis
Americtos
Lyceum
Rector’s
Ruth MacTammany
Rector's
New
Lazayelle
den Philippinus
Triangie
Dorothy Dalton
Chas. Ray
Sunday Chaplin
Opera House
Hell’s Hinges
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