German Spring Offensive Opens on Wide Cambrai Front
British and Allied reports describe a heavy German bombardment and advance along a broad front from the Scarpe to St Quentin, with gas shelling near Armentieres and Messines. Dover and coastal towns heard the cannonade as German attacks spread, signaling the start of a major offensive on the Cambrai front.
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Scarpe
ST. Quentin
AsSociated Press
France
Cambrai
United Press
Scarp River
London
Venieuil
St. Guentin
Messines
Houtholst Forest
Armentieres
Dover
England
Ramsgate
Vendeull
Bearpe Fe
West
Hag Besa
Hi Command
West Front
Atrake
Flanders
Flinders
Somme
Arras
War Bulletins From the Front in World War I
American troops near Luneville in a night raid on German trenches with French forces. Intense German bombardment follows, gas and high explosives used on American batteries. Reports describe ongoing artillery battles across the western front with multiple fronts including Verdun and Palestine, and updates on advances and troop movements from Berlin London and Paris.
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Associated Press
France
Luneville
Berlin
London
Ornes
Verdun
Brule
Uxkey
Lenroot Extends Lead Over Thompson For Wisconsin Senate
Madison State Journal reports Lenroot leading Thompson by about 2,000 votes with complete unofficial returns from all counties. Davies and McCarthy winners in other races. Berger leads Socialist with 36,920. Final results expected close to 200,000 votes statewide.
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United Pre
Madison
Wis
Madison State Journal
Lenroot
James Thompson
la Follette
Joseph Davies
Charles McCarthy
Victor Berger
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Trvine L. Lenroot
McCarthy
Berger
Trea
Irvine J. Lenroot
Dfames Thompson
Nila
Lemront
Genrtt
Ady
Vic
Munreh Vine
Lenrootaukene
Aumber
Tain Central
Phackwoods
Davies
Leapont
Thompson
Tenroot
The
Milwaukee Journal
Republican State Central Committee
George A. West
United States Senate
Learoot
Republicn State Central Committee
Woman Asked to Appear in German Spy Case
Mrs. Jingo Tefsinger, daughter of the late Adolphus Busch, was expected to call Justice Charles F. De Woody with information on Count Robert de Clairmont and other spy suspects. The count remains ill in Detroit. Reisinger, tied to the case by photos, is staying in Atlantic City with reports from Eulia Island and other figures in the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolphus Busch
United Press
New York
Charles F. de Woody
Department of Justice
Jingo Tefsinger
Robert de Clairmont
Turk
Mme, Nix
Barch de Beville
Eulia Island
Reisinger Aaken
Count von Bernstorff
Abrs
Reisinger
Count de Clairmont
Lenroot Leads as Wisconsin Returns Near Count
Returns from counties show Lenroot with 1140 in Cutagamie and totals across several precincts indicate Lenroot ahead of Thompson while party figures await formal statewide tally. Officials expect possible delays for official certification as county clerks compile ballots and forward results to Madison.
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Lenroot
Joseph BH. Be Vies
Fred Tanight
Hans Rebs
New London United Gites
James Hamilton Lewis
Wineis
Davies
Wisconsin Loyalty Legion
Appleton
Green Bay
Marinette
Raydell County
Uus
Ami
Secretary of State
Madison
British French Destroyers Sink German Vessels Off Dunkirk
London reports that five British and French destroyers engaged off Dunkirk this morning. Two German destroyers and two torpedo boats were sunk, one British destroyer damaged, while British casualties were light and French none. Survivors were rescued from two German torpedo boats.
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London
Admiralty
Dunkirk
Dover
Muntrk
Phil
Ad Fritish
Frorel
Gwe Gefin
Stroyers
Eran de T Fo Thom
War Finance Bill Passes Congress and Moves to Conference
The War Finance bill clears House and Senate approval with a U S Treasury funded corporation authorized for up to 4 5 billion dollars and a 600 000 dollar capital. advancement powers go to banks while limits spark partisan debate as conferees prepare for presidential action next week.
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Washington, D
Fural
House
Mapresen la Baltethe
Wahinastont Son Mines
The
Senate
United States Treasury
Meadow Factor Man
Joana
Senate HN
Willa
Secretary
Senate Bi
Senate backs Gore amendment on wheat price floor
In Washington on March 21 the Senate adopted Senator Gore's amendment to the agriculture appropriation, setting a $2.66 a bushel minimum price for wheat at all local markets. The vote was 49 to 18, signaling a likely conference clash over the measure.
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Senate
Gore
United Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson
President Wilson Signs War Rail Control Bill
Washington March 21 President Wilson argued a railroad control bill granting the government absolute control over railway operations for the duration of the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Wilson
Scott Nearing Indicted For Espionage Act Violations
The M Prof Seate Nearing, a former Penn and Tolvie University lecturer, was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of violating the Espionage Act. The American Socialist Society, connected with him, was indicted on the same charge for distributing a pamphlet titled The Great Boldness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
sHy Assechiped Press
New York
Seate Nearing
University of Pennsylvania Sind
Bloodgood threats after Scalpo fmr HOA uproar in Milwaukee
Milwaukee March 21 Wheeler P Bloodgood chair man of the county council of defense says he has papers to indict Mayor Sloan and seeks to bar Hein Hoan from reelection. he warns Milwaukee may be placed under martial law if peaceful government fails. He claims wartime measures and aggressor unions back a crackdown and vows action if Hoan is sworn in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Urees
Milwaukee
Wis
Wheeler P. Bloodgood
County Council of Defense
Sloan
Hoan
Bloodgood
Mr. Bloodgood
France
Sful Tsay
Ehargeter
Wisconsin
Enstanen
Hein
Senate moves swift action on war bills amid push from administration
Washington reports the Senate began swift consideration of war measures as administration officials urge rapid passage. Bills would authorize draft registration for men twenty one and provide military conscription rules, with other proposals including wartime controls and sanctions.
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Mirtin
Maite
Washington
Senate
Poperationa
Crowell
Lns
Tea
Ator
Jeremy Wsengslon
Red Cross Mission Reaches Moscow After Difficult Trek
The American Red Cross relief party of twenty eight, mostly physicians and nurses, arrived safely in Moscow after a perilous journey from Jassy to Ordesa to escape the ravaging war. Advices received today at Red Cross headquarters confirm the successful mission.
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Wachington
Hel Cross
Foumania
Jassy
Ordessa
Gare
Moan Aries
Fuk
Moscow
Red Cross
Trotsky Betrayed by German Deal Partner Lekine
Washington March 21 Leon Trotsky former Soviet foreign affairs official tried to gain US support for a revolt to save the Russian dictatorship. Lenin opposed, German military authorities intercepted the plan, Trotsky’s broad outreach to Germany failed, and his effort ended in a historic misfire.
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Trotzky
Lekine
Robert J
Washington, D.C
Leon Trotsky
Norshecile
United States
Trotaky
Nikolas Lenine
Trotaks
Aisailana
Lasine
Russian Orights—With T Itu Patonia, the Pralonger Fhe Meetings At Rresttidtevak
Stanuney
Eh Longfield
Troizky
Hrest-Litaval
Petrograd
Trovky
Ida Anneal
Cieymun
Ha Prine
Big Gains in Allied Seizure of Dutch Shipping in War Effort
An article reports that Allies seized 1,000,000 tons of idle Dutch shipping, boosting naval war potential. Experts say new ships will replace losses within a year, while German submarine warfare risks greater retaliation and public discouragement.
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Magen
Sktes
New York
Jensen
Fuston
Ceerma
Eric Geddes
Pirtuah Admiralty
America
Great Britain
Unite States
Germany
Selzna
Vassola
United States
Great Brita
Wasington
Dun
House of Commoens
Erte Caddes
Ford
Admiralty
German Offensives Ring French Front as War Expansion Heats Up
The German bombardment stretches about fifty miles across northern France from Arras to St Quentin signaling a potential westward offensive. Emperor William declares the decisive moment of the war amid confirmations from his generals while British, French, and American actions including raids and naval engagements unfold. The Allied response, troop movements, and recent losses are outlined, with Baker’s visit to Verdun and a tour of American operations noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Philipsinme
France
Scarpe River
St. Quentin
Messines
Meskines
Ypres
Arpe
Fleurbaix
Armentieres
Associated Press
Willian
Irom
Bine
Hiver Scarpe
Arras
Vendeuil
Hrité
Pas
Arnaa
Somme
Acras
Cambrai
Hmits
Jewelers at Meeting of Port River Valleys association
Chapiman, Kunred and B C dau Tae attended the meeting of the Pox River Valleys association set for an afternoon session at cring e This afternoon and will open with remarks by Chapmain Ie president and execut ive members. John F. Fess of Isla Tatecre tary Al BL Anderses of Neenah and Treasurer Heenien Kaimpa of Apple ton are among officers. Informal talks were to be given by several members during both sessions this afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapiman
Kunred
B.C. Dau Tae
Pox
Vallsters’ Association
Wangquet al
Palmer
Ayr
Chapmain Ie
John F. Fess
Isla
al BL
Anderses
Neenah
Heenien Kaimpa
Appleton
Snasoc Ton
Wisconsin Weather Outlook Sees Cooler Friday
The forecast for Wisconsin predicts a cooler spell on Friday with partial clearing. Temperatures may dip after Wednesday nightly warmth, with light winds and possible early frost risk in the northern areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tises
Sera
Heais
Wisconsin
Astratioge
Clendy
Dutch Ships Seized and Placed Under American Flag
Washington reports 600000 tons of Dutch ships taken into American mercantile service and 400000 tons in British waters as President Wilson enforces requisition. Dutch crews aided by American sailors, ships operated by navy and shipping board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Corman
Tha Navy Department
The
Shipping Board
Tan
Tragic Drowning After Arm Snapped From Socket
In Auburn a twelve year old boy named Thomas Dowlinen fell from a bridge onto the river and drowned after his arm was torn from its socket in an accident. The Fox River Valley Jewelers Association semi annual meeting opened with President J J Chapman of Oshkosh presiding and officers elected.
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Fond du Lac
Fay United Press
Auburn
Thomas
Tei Dowlinen
Fox [River Valley Jewelers’ Association
Pres. JJ. R
Chapman
Oshkosh
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Uray
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Port
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Theims
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Driv Beck
Jorraine
Momeny
Ger
Re. Ter
Tondon
Palestine
Cap Larine Thes
Emperor William al Dextram
Centennl
Amsterdam
Bern
Rherson
Eniles
Northens
Odessa
Dnieper
Hias
ALT
Lenreot
Scott Nearing
Securint
Russia
Lenin Lior
Pau
Preouhie
Trotaly
Uetrograd
Lonine
Tussia
Protzky
Hutalliitet
Baker
Bia
Cannes
Meanee
Dirs
Bip
I Auany Armas
Verdun Front
Anl
Verdun Ote Animerican
Conemal
Mranie
Jewelers
Liew
the Hague
Situa Wien
City United
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Mooriver
Fist
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Gal
Duthie
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