Americans Find Haven In Velogda Amid Moscow Fear
Washington reports from Saturday indicate Ambassador Pranei confirmed safe arrival of himself and staff at Velogda on February 28. News wires say German advance on Petrograd and Moscow pressed on while Americans in Moscow prepared to evacuate if needed. Details remain unclear as diplomatic notes and military movements unfold.
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Shock Troops in Friday’s Bad Night Firefight
An early Friday clash in the French theater saw American lines repelled after a German assault in the Pies Dames sector. Casualties included wounded, dead, and prisoners with several Shock Troops engaged in counterfire. The attack prompted a cautious withdrawal. prisoners reported prior raids across the western front.
Americans Fight Well In Fumes of Deadly War Gas
An American army unit endures deadly gas while countering German attacks near Toul. Soldiers show adaptability under gas, with one officer risking his life to save troops during explosions. most Americans remain steadfast despite heavy losses.
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Chemin Des Danies
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Tail Spin Fatal To Houston Air Cadet
Houston Texas March 3 Cadet Clarence Bremer of the fourth provisional squadron IEWington field was instantly killed Saturday when the plane he rode as observer fell 800 feet His home was in Chicago The accident came from a tail spin that has caused other fatal crashes at southern fields Bremer was in the front seat and bore the full impact The pilot escaped unharmed His body will be sent to Chicago.
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American Army Fitted With Improved Gas Masks to Ward Off Poison Weapon
Washington March 5. American gas mask advances aim to curb gas attacks by Germans. Improved masks, made from cotton fabric rubberized and face fitted pieces, will be distributed for troops abroad and at home. Gas defense details describe canister chemicals and eye protection, with emphasis on rapid, full equipment to prevent disorientation seen in earlier battles.
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Gas Defense Service
Ypres
Lawson 10 Head Rival Union of Mine Workers
Lawson announces resignation as president of the Colorado State Federation of Labor amid a split forming a rival organization United Mine Workers of America. He cites disputes with the international UMWA leadership and claims illegal defeat in district elections. Leaders of the new union plan to organize rail and coal mining workers across Colorado and beyond.
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International Board
Colorado State Federation of Labor
Liberty motor trial halted by fifty mile gale
A March gale of fifty miles per hour blocked a trial of the Liberty airplane motor in the Bristol-Curtiss bi plane last Saturday. Army and naval aviation officers are still on site and the test will proceed today if weather improves.
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Army
Pershing Reports Fresh Casualties on French Front
Gen Pershing reports Private Gleon H. Campbell of St Clair Minnesota killed in action February ? and four men slightly wounded the same day. Another injured marine is noted along with Private Pilarry Taw- Sprodguell who died February 28 as a result of enemy action. Additional names appear among wounded and missing in various locations including Peru and Illinois towns.
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Vite Samuel VC Kaplan
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Peru
Watters Cashione
Belleville
Kennett G. Nisbet, Chicane, Corp
Night Sessions Ordered to Complete Wage Inquiry
The decision on Saturday to hold night sessions if needed aims to finish the packers wage arbitration. Attorney Frank P. Walsh represents the employers and plans to conclude the inquiry before a Washington meeting next Wednesday. The board member and witnesses prepare for final arguments and rebuttals as counsel outlines the war period eight hour day implications.
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Frank P. Walsh
Washington
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Malt Stocks Tight Under New Food Rules
Washington March 3 special regulations limit malt production to the minimum for legitimate purposes. Brewers forbidden to malt more than seventy percent of last year's grain use or store over the summer, with day’s output as the grain cap. Contracts beyond 120 days barred except with government or allies. brokerage caps set at two cents per bushel. Canning prospects steady for LOIS indicate rising food conservation drive. Benson says agriculture canning club work for youth notes the momentum.
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Food Administration
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Department of Agriculture
Faith in Japan's goodwill and Siberia stance discussed
Washington reports say responses from allied nations to Japan's invitation for views on the Russian situation in eastern Siberia are expected within days. Officials note no formal pledge from Japan is anticipated to limit actions or territories after the war, while rumors of troop movements and Chinese involvement are disputed or considered unlikely to affect Japan's alignments.
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Manchuria
School For Scout Masters In New York
Men joining Bow Scouts of America war service program will study at Columbia University to become scout masters. Beginning March 7 they will learn leadership, signaling, tracking, knotting, patrol formation, and training with Dan Beard among instructors.
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Bow Scouts of Wesset
Columbia University
Boy Scouts of America
Department of Education
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Revolution In Costa Rica Is Suppressed
SAN SALVADOR March 38 according to an official communication the German revolution in Costa Rica led by Fernandes Guell has been completely suppressed. Disorders began Friday Feb 22 when a band led by Guell attacked a passenger train from Punta Arenas and captured passengers. The band looted along the railroad until government forces arrived and routed them. Jean Colon reported that two Americans were killed during the trouble.
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Pershing's Soldiers wear old uniforms and half-loaded transports
In a despatch from The American Army dated January 23, Herbert L. Corey details the strain of supply and equipment for American troops in France. Soldiers confront shoddy gear, porous boots, and heavy rain as rationing and transport readiness are scrutinized amid a push to prioritize clothing and food over nonessential items. The report notes better feeding than French troops, close to British levels, but cites systemic gaps in provisioning and stockpiling, with shoes proving a bottleneck due to their water-permeable leather and inadequate waterproofing.
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Adensnes
Armerican Army
Bert
Ramon
France
Opposition Puts Senate Vote Off On Finance Bill
Washington March 3 Opposed plan to create an oversea war finance corporation blocked rapid Senate action. Debate centered on a 100 million capital stock for the corporation with loans to individuals debated. Senators Hardwick Sammons Owen Stumman spoke against the measure citing government control and concerns over federal financing power.
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Negro stevedore shot during clash near Newport News
At Newport News Virginia on March 3 a Black stevedore was killed and two others were fatally wounded when regular army guards from the 8th infantry fired on several hundred stevedores trying to wreck a small store near their camp. Names of the dead and wounded were not released. Colonel DanielVon Horees said stevedores had returned to their camp and no further trouble was expected. The attack followed an argument between Private Turner and a white clerk at the store.
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French Embassy Leaves Petrograd in March
PARTS March 3 report says the French ambassador to Russia Joseph J. R. Ennoul ens, his embassy staff, and allied missions have departed from Petrograd as tensions rise during the crisis.
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Birthday Party For Republicans In Bloomington
Bloomington hosts a Republican celebration May 29 with former President Taft invited as principal speaker for the 10th anniversary event. Teester Martin chairs the McLean Republican central committee and aims to make it a statewide affair with other speakers of national fame.
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Building Up Corps of Commercial Experts
Washington report describes the wartime plan to mobilize war trade experts as primary commercial officers working with the government and business leaders of other nations. They will promote American products and trade ideals to boost commerce after the war. Dutch specialists will help prevent goods reaching Germany, guide trade, and maximize tonnage. stations include London Paris Berne Scandinavia and Rio de Janeiro.
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Proclamation Claims Bolsheviki Executions in Wolmar
London reports a Bolshevik proclamation alleging German troops entered Wolmar on February 20 and hanged 200 people in the market place without trial. It says the bourgeoisie cheered, predicting 500 more would meet the same fate, as German forces vow to hang or shoot all Bolshevik Red Guards.
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New Drive Begun for Petrograd amid German Advance
Petrogad faces a German offensive with forces pushing toward Kiev and Zhitomir. German units attack along the southern flank, with reports of heavy casualties on both sides totaling seven thousand wounded. Kiev is described as being threatened as German and Ukrainian forces move to encircle key cities.
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Court Ignores Federal Railroads Takeover Question
The ruling limits federal court jurisdiction in damage suits against Benaparte Company under government control. It notes no statute authorizes Din eetop General McAdoo to manage railroads, and contends wartime powers may fall to the War Department. The judge emphasizes jurisdiction rather than McAdoo’s status, leaving broader policy discussions aside.
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Bad Weather Slows Italian Front Operations
Rome reports poor weather curbing fighting along the entire front this evening. Italian war office notes patrols on the Asiago plateau captured enemy munitions while French patrols crossed the Piave and secured a handful of prisoners from the left bank.
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