Where Are U. S. Reserves London Seeks Answers
London asks where American troops are as Britain endures strain of war reports. Public concern centers on U S troop numbers overseas with many believing two million or more already in Europe. Haig’s decisions cited as priority over detailed casualty figures as Brits await news.
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United Nation
Piayy
Towerich
London
America
Russia
France
Haig
Bury
Marshal Haig
No Halt Seen In Kansas City General Strike
In Kansas City on March 2, the general strike continued without a halt, with union leaders aiming to swell strikers beyond 20,000. Police promised protection while crews prepared to resume streetcar service, saloons remained closed, and federal conciliators reported progress toward an early settlement.
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Kansas City
Polce Department
PJ. Kealy
Ray Hebich
Barrie
Einen Wille
Washington
Kansas
Department of Labor
Hugh J Keren
Luther Steward
Varinre
FJ Grill
London
Kursk
Moscow
Petrograd
Reuter
Detroit Aviator Killed in Battle in Paris War Report
Paris March 29 A Detroit aviator named Phelps Catling ab Petra Mich, a member of the Lafayette flying corps, was killed in an air fight over France. Official dispatches announce his death during combat on the French front in March.
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Paris
Phelps Catling Ab Petra Mich
Lafayettelying Corp
Montdi- ST
Monchel
Freezing Night Ahead in North Weather Forecast
Local forecast calls for colder, cloudy and unsettled conditions tonight with near freezing temperatures in the northwest. State outlook as a general pattern shows fair skies and milder temps elsewhere with light winds.
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Southwear
Perature
Women Held in Vice Crusade Found Diseased
Seven women arrested in a vice raid were diagnosed with sexually transmitted diseases by Dr A C Hinwright and colleagues from the University of Oklahoma medical school. Two required immediate hospital care. Trials set for this afternoon on vagrancy charges, with possible fines if cured at the hospital. Mayor Overholser discussed funding and civic questions at a city meeting, urging support for a campaign to fund city services and a potential public entertainment event.
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Io Mayne Goerholeer
A.C
Mt Ity
Lonelier Hell
Hite Skirch Totel
Racing Funde
Carey
Okahona
Pershing Offers American Forces to General Foch
General Pershing told General Foch at headquarters that the American army would mobilize all its resources for the battle now under way. He said the American people would be honored to fight alongside French forces and that infantry artillery and aviation were at Foch’s disposal as needed. The offer was presented to the front council including Premier Clemenceau and Petain, with Louis Loucheur present.
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Aris
Pershing
Foch
L'Information
Progrons
Rome
General Pershing
L'information Saga
Clemenceau
Petain
Louis Loucheur
All Arranged Bell Says of Haig's Retiring
Washington March 29 British withdrawal before term ailrance won trade according to arrangement plan Major General Hell told the senate military committee He said the Allies knew of German preparations for their present drive He denied rumors of Allied ignorance and said the British withdrawal followed a pre arranged plan
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Washington
Branklin Hell Tuting
Senate Military Committee
Ceernaly
Venger
Cambridge Honor For President Interesting Prospect
London March 29 Tresilent Wilson indicates willingness to accept an honorary degree from Cambridge University. Thrift Stamp sales surpass eighty dollars at a Lovell School fundraiser in district twenty. Holt Quin of 717 East Levens Street purchased a large sum in war savings stamps at the local bank. Capitol Hit gives a twenty year milestone and families of three children noted.
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London
Lovell School
Holt Quin
Riven Railroad
East Levens Street
Capitol
Taxes Cut Man Defies State Tax Board Action
Gov Williams calls remarks by S P Freeling after the state board of equalization weighs a plan to raise taxes on the Choctaw Natural Gas Company. A protest from the crowd includes quotations about honesty, while legal aides table concerns and request further consideration.
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Noy
Page
S. P. Freeling
Tard
Giese
Art
Jon Wile Ie
State Board of Equalization
Choctaw Natural Gay Company
Susan
Valinatvinne
Williams
Frank McGault
Tor
Willard
Pete
French Pocket-Defenses Stiffen as Haig Faces Somme Onslaught
Paris views the new Allied command under Foch with optimism as German forces push toward Amiens. British and French positions hold near Montdidier with Petain’s troops stabilizing lines on the Somme front. The press notes a strategic window for a French counter blow to sever the German south flank.
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Petain
Haig
Somme
Associated Press
Montdidier
Amiens
Paris
Parle
Amsterdam
Vossrache Zeitung
Berlin
Paris Shelled Again Resumes Long Range Bombardment
Paris reports a resumed long range bombardment after three this afternoon. The March 29 notice notes continued shelling of the city during the ongoing conflict.
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Paris
Abolish Wheat in Hotels Hear Hoover Appeal
Washington dispatch reports Food Administrator Hoover urged 700 hotel managers to ban wheat and wheat products from menus, promising 100 percent wheat savings for the food supply. The room rose in cheers as they pledged support and to implement the plan.
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Washington
United States
Hoover
British Hold Line as Germans Penetrate Marcelcaye
German forces broke through to Marcelcaye twelve miles east of Amiens after heavy massed attacks. British resistance remained stubborn along the Somme sector, with assaults aimed at widening the Salient and threatening Albert and Arras fronts. Fighting continued near Hamel Warfusee and Tel Hill as German gains were met with determined defense.
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France
Marcelcaye
Amiens
Somme
Hamel, Warfuser
Marcelcave
Cerley
Amient
Eapeaph
Dally
Tel
Neuville-Vitasse
Telegraph Hill
Orange Hill
Albert
Arras
Arras-Albert Road
Ablainzevelle
Cerisy
French Thought to Hold Balance by Position to Strike North
Washington dispatches report uncertain whether French counter assault near Noyon Montdidier signals a major push. American participation unclear. German thrust continues, French villages hold, British and American forces positioned for possible counterstrike.
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Washington
Noyon
Montdidier
Brenet
Pershing Olter
Erance
Ameral Fershing
General Belt
Montciitter
Pershing
Haig Maintains All Positions On Somme Front
On the Somme the British forces held their positions and gained ground in places after counter attacks. The war office notes the Germans suffered heavy losses while the British retired only a short distance from their advanced positions after repeated assaults by a stronger enemy. The report emphasizes successful defense and local gains.
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Meemine
War Office
Todlay
Urey
Foch Named Generalissimo in Allied Command
A World War I era notice reports General Foch of France governs supreme command of allied forces. The source cites President Wilson and mentions a dramatic leadership shift amid wartime uncertainty.
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General Fork
Wear
Wilson
Front Line Battles Rage Across Somme Front and French Defense
French and Allied reports describe heavy fighting along the Somme front with intense attacks and strong enemy casualties. North of Sommedur, troops hold positions despite repeated assaults while southern sectors report protracted combat and withdrawals from advance posts. French lines near Montdidier and Plessier de Rye show steadfast resistance against German forces as long-range artillery harasses columns between Laon and La Fere.
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Sommedur
Somme
Plessierre-Rye
Montdidier
Plessier de Rye
Avre
Neuville
Hiere-Bernard
Mezieres
Marcel
Hamel
Laon
la Fere
U S Soldier Killed in Fight With Brigands at Nevill Ranch
Texas March 29 Mexican raiders ten killed in a running clash with American cavalrymen. Private Theodore Kalhert perished as the pursuit followed a raid on the Nevill ranch, where Glenn Nevill was slain. Official advices received today detail the engagement and casualties among U S forces.
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Makfa
Texas
Theodore Kalhert
Tortay
Nevill
Glemte Nevill
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Jess Willard
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