Germans Fail to Reach Any SFT Objective in Western Front Push
British report the German attack failed to take any objectives including Hermies and Doignies. British tanks at 7 pm drove German forces from Doignies while Haig warned the main drive remains uncertain. Heavy fighting described along the Cambrai salient with nineteen divisions identified and mud and weather hampering operations.
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Ry Willian Prinp Simins
Malledreas Ste
France
Hermies
Achietle-Petit
Bairy-St. Martin
Doignies
Hindenburg
Boneville
Fontaines-le-Croisslles
Pleaquieres
Bapaume
Flesquires
Achiet-le-Petit
Bapaumé
Croissiles
Arras
Boiry-St. Martin
Crotesiles
Louveral
British and German Fronts Open Major World War Battle
An eight mile sector east of Bapaume on the Bapaume Cambrai canal line marks the scene as British and German forces clash in a major offensive. Reports from Paris Berlin and Rome describe heavy fighting and large artillery bombardments with both sides claiming gains and losses. American observers note U S aviation training in Italy as part of allied air defense.
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Bapaume
Bapaume-Cambcai
Tonton
Vwo
Boumi
Kent
Berlin
London
Iras
Lafere
War Office
Soissons
Rheims
Champagne
Manders
West Front
Herr von Steiner
Est Front
Rome
Ussian
Italy
Aman
Copenhagen
Marck
Taglische Rundschau
Germany
England
Paris
Les Bonneh
Juvincourt
Craunne
Chemin-Des-Dames
Godary
Liberty motor promised as future air power setback headlines
The Northwestern Special reports a vigorous defense of the Liberty engine amid criticism of aviation preparedness. Despite winter delays and lumber shortages, production stabilizes, tests prove successful, and new engines prepare to power American fighters and hydroplanes.
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Washington
DL. C
Libert Dain
Fom
Liberty
congre@e
Dutch recall of minister at Washington debated
A Hague dispatch reports a prominent member of parliament plans to ask the government if it is proper to recall the Dutch minister at Washington and grant passports to the American minister at The Hague. The dispatch notes parliamentary friction and political maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Amsterdam
Hague
Handelsblad
Washington
The
Coats Buttoned by Rivet Heads in Fashion Trend
A garbled society item mentions Mrs. William H. Slater of New York and Newport, describing a fashion piece tied to tank rivets and button trends. The fragment hints at wartime or recruitment era style but is unclear on specifics.
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New York
Washington
Whitman
the Land
Madison Square Garden
New York City
Little Pegry Baker
Secretary of War
William H. Slater
Newport
Fender
Attorney General Endorses Sunday Closing Enforcement
The Attorney General declares earnest enforcement of Sunday closing laws in the state, directing district attorneys to act on violations. He notes it is the duty of county prosecutors to pursue prosecutions where violations are known or suspected, guiding statewide Sunday closing campaigns.
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Don
Northwestern
Mareh Amnare
Sore Atin
Attarz General Haven
Ralph Smith
Bducotn
Igendubte
Secord
Secord and Wil Probably Be In the Sunday Closing Cmiepaigna
Loyalty Measure Tests Democrats in Prewar Debates
Congress members up for re election faced questions on loyalty during prewar debates. President and leaders weighed armed neutrality and possible war actions while Wisconsin's Joseph viewed a letter from Wilson defining loyalty. Critics pressed for votes on the loyalty measure amid uncertain legal support for a war declaration.
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United Press
Washington, D
Marcdie Torre
Thc Congress
Ramey
Wilson
Joseph View
Wisconsin
Mem
Home
Cenditions Alto m
Tremperleau Man Killed In Auto Crash
W A Bright fatally injured in an automobile accident near an embankment on March 22. Bright, mayor of the town and traveling salesman for a grocery firm, died at the scene after an uncontrolled car left a ten foot embankment. several others injured but alive.
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W. A. Bright
W.oal Bright
Thins
Fy Crouse
Airactina Te Hier
Pickett Pioneer Dies After Long Civilian Life
Special to The Northwanter Pickett The door of Goodwin widow of Goodwin occurred at morning following mee chia bet. She was eighty at age and had been a Pickett for eixte yeers, are a son He MM. tigadwin of anid daughter Gaude Jennie Nicalppet at neral heen mode.
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Daar
Goodwin
Eixte Yeers
Tigadwin
Anid
Gaude
Otter
Oxtrand
German casualties from blast at Mevrignies station Belgium
Telegraph dispatch reports thirty Germans killed and many more wounded when wagons exploded at Mevrignies station near Mons Belgium. The blast occurred near Mevrignies and was filed from Amsterdam yesterday.
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Associated Press
London
Wagona
Mevrignies
Mona
Belgium
Amsterdam
German Raider Captive Report Out of Port
A German raider, described as a relatively small rescue vessel, has been captured by Allied forces in the Pacific. The capture follows reports of its involvement with merchant shipping and its operations near the western approaches, with Allied crews securing the vessel today.
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Outa
Uoindbed Shales
Erin Mel
Ba Pale
Pacific
Ader
Coal Industry Moves to Throttle Demand under Admin Orders
Washington March 20 The federal coal administration announced a restructuring of seventeen production zones to curb consumption in key states including West Virginia Pennsylvania and Ohio. The plan limits use to essential needs and directs movement of coal by rail and waterways. April enforcement targets will shape supply for utilities and industry while other areas remain unaffected.
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Utitee Jtranay
Washington
Min
Timale
Penasetesnoa
Ingtia
West Virginia
Manvel
Hue
Pael
Fenteen
Garteld
New Draft Bill Spars Over Exemption Rules
Fragmented text outlines a debate over exemptions for commodities with large volunteer participation. The draft bill is framed for early consideration next week, with provisions affecting exemptions and proposed timelines.
Wheat Prices to Rise with Flour Supply Adjustments
The passage notes that flour prices will rise in line with wheat price increases. It records Miller interest in maintaining adequate wheat stocks and signals price adjustments to reflect grain costs.
Fate of Russia Up to Americans
London dispatch analyzes Allied stance on Russia and German peace efforts amid the war. It notes Bolshevik leadership shifts, potential cabinet changes, and fears of German influence as Japan reports intervention and safer prisoner accounts.
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Russia
Lew Meliatl
United Brass Sui Vastermandent
London
Mar
America
Teutorle
United Press
Lenine
Petengradl
Nikolai Lbonine
Gavlorniment
Wil
Fentiure
Ainer
whipaneKe
Estate of Stephen Stevenson Filed in Probate
The bulk of the estate of Stephen Stevenson is tied in tenancies and dividends. The petition seeks probate to transfer assets and distribute funds, with a claimed value around five million dollars. Names appear in the text but details are unclear due to OCR errors.
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Pearce Stepheensen
Dallas Kitts
Ernest Ceruk
Willie
Phe Weber
Sioanay
Atignese
Lan Adehtien
Arrest On Bench Warrant Leads to Court Appearance
A municipal court session on the bench warrant case for a man tied to a disputed matter about his wife and child. Proceedings continued as the defendant was brought before Acting Judge Jade Begsinger to face further orders and possible detention.
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Ant
Ofélock
Hindenburg Seen as Harsh Critic of Own Strategy
Interpreting a Brenna News interpretation, the article argues von Hindenburg may be his own harshest critic. It suggests his strategy aims at limited gains, with Cambrain risk looming, as German staff prefer defensive aims and avoid full-scale offensives.
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Hindenburg
Brenna
New York
Cambrai
von Windenburg
Hitck
Oidenburg
von Hindenburg
von Wade
Pacis
Calais
Gremans
von Hindesburg
May
Cambral
Cembral
von Hindenbor
Win Baek
Cambrai Front
von Mindenbus
West Point Grad First Lieut Hoover Killed Near Toul
First Lieut Stewart W Hoover, a 1917 West Point graduate, died March 1 while leading his men in repelling a German attack near Toul. He had been acting captain since October.
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Stewart W. Hoover
West Point
Toul
Lenroot Leads Thompson in Wisconsin Senate Race
Madison reports March 22 show Lenroot widening his Republican nomination lead over James Thompson of La Crosse as official returns accumulate. Early tallies list Lenroot around 3,000 votes ahead with sets from Kenosha and Mariette counties still coming in.
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Associated Press
Madison
Wis
James Thompson
la Crosse
Kenosha
Marinette
United Fresa
Milowaukee
Fnless
Erving L. Lemont
Damex ‘Thompson
Jensiow
Lenroot
James Thomipson
Thompson
Davien
McCarthy
Berger
Fead
Joseph @. Davies
Democ
Victor Berger
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