New Order Issued By McAdoo On Railroads
President Wilson signs the railroad bill creating a 500.9 million revolving fund and setting compensation rules for government operation. McAdoo forms a capital expenditures division led by Robert S. Lovett to review terminal expansions locomotive and car purchases with prior approval needed for projects over 25 000. The move aims to control costs while government finances much of the improvements and may involve government participation in several large notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mol Adoo
Wilson
Railroad Administration
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railway
Mr. McAdoo
Robert S. Lovett
War Industries Board
Raiload
Lovett
Chambers of Commerce
Dock Laborers Strike In Buffalo Plant
One thousand men at Buffalo Dry Dock company struck over disagreements with executives. About six hundred workers remained on the job Thursday as others left the yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Buffalo Dry Dock Company
Advance in Palestine Captures Three Towns
London dispatch reports a British advance in Palestine with three towns captured and an official announcement. Turkish counterattack was repulsed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
London
Bombardments of Ostend and Helgoland Reported
London reports Ostend bombarded this afternoon by British monitors with successful results. Four enemy aircraft were destroyed before the bombardment. British seaplanes engaged in Helgoland Bight attacked mine sweepers with heavy gun fire. no British casualties and all aircraft returned safely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ostend
Helgoland
Admiralty
Helgofland Bight
American War Losses Reported By War Department
Washington notes on March 22 report six killed in action and eleven missing in Thursday’s casualty list. The tally lists two accidental deaths, nine disease deaths, two severe wounds, thirteen slight wounds, with named soldiers across actions and diseases. Names include Privates Stanley Dobiev Ernest Fulkerson and Corporal George E. Eklund among the fallen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Stanley Dobiev
Ernest B. Fulkerson
Robert H. Hogg
William J. McKay
Lloyd L Morrill
Wm. B. Shepard
Willie J. Hayes
Burett W. Wade
George E. Eklund
Sidney J. Anderson
Fay Briner
Wm. M. Dubry
Paul J. Farnum
Erwin A. McArthur
Daniel E. McCarty
Francis, Sullivan
Agina Ludovier
Joseph Moran
Pace Mornna
Johny A. Sheeran
Harry E. Birney
Eugene F. Curtis
Albert M. Kennedy
Grover
Leitheuser
Wm. F. Marvin
James Morna
Dennis F. O Connor
Joseph Reid
Carl Schultz
Orlan Archey
Albert R. Tibbetts
Carl CC. Dyvad
Alex Smeltzer
John Rowler
Stephen Derrig
James Dougherty
Robert W. Gregg
Vernon John
Frederick Po King
Michael Mchalek
Roy Montgomery Ogle
Stephen J. Navin
Eugene J. Sweanhard
Atticus P. Thomas
Washington
Senate Boosts Wheat Price to 2 80 Amid Debate
Washington March 22 The agricultural appropriation bill with Gore amendment raises the 1918 government guaranteed wheat price to 2.80 per bushel. Senate adopted the amendment 49 to 18 after five discussions aiming to spur production. The bill totals 28 million dollars and moves to conference amid potential presidential veto due to food administration opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
Lenroot Holds Lead Over Thompson in Senate Race
MILWAUKEE March 22 Irvine L Lenroot Republican will have approximately 2500 majority over James Thompson in the nomination contest according to latest returns not quite complete received by the Milwaukee Sentinel The Sentinel s last table has Lenroot 69547 Thompson 67136 The Thompson supporters seek total results from the secretary of state s office at Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Irvine L. Lenroot
James Thompson
Milwaukee Sentinel
Thompson
Madison
Sentinel
Lenroot
Allies See No Immediate German Western Offensive
Washington reports German claims of a large western drive have not convinced American military observers. Officials expect clarity on scope and timing and believe the Allied lines stand firm. Some officers speculate internal pressure might drive a broader strategy while Versailles plans could mass reserves to halt any breakthrough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
London
Western Front
Paris
Channel
Fresh Peace Rumors Sent From Berlin
Semi official negotiations are on foot between Germany and the entente with indications Germany seeks peace. A Catholic paper Nieuwsblad cites a Central News correspondent. A Moscow rumor says Germany offered important concessions if Brest-Litovsk is recognized by the allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Germany
Entente
Nieuwsblad
Petrograd
Moscow
Brest-Litovsk
Austrian Army Unrest Seen in Swiss Dispatch
A Swiss-disseminated dispatch reaches Washington noting unrest in the Austro Hungarian army and navy. It cites Emperor Charles appointing an admiral not answerable to parliamentary delegations, a fleet disturbance after a warship surrendered to Italy, and martial law proclaimed in Bosnia and Pergovina as Slavs refuse to fire on demonstrators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Switzerland
Charles
Budapest
Adriatic
Jougoslav
Bosnia
Pergovina
Four Allied Destroyers Sink Two German Torpedo Boats
London reports two enemy destroyers and two torpedo boats sunk by five British destroyers off Dunkirk on Thursday morning. One British destroyer damaged but reached harbor. British casualties were slight. French casualties none. Survivors from two torpedo boats rescued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Admiralty
Dunkirk
Dener
British Lines Brace For German Grand Offensive Near Cambrai
British forces report a heavy German offensive across a wide Cambrai sector front. Bombardment with gas shells and high velocity fire preceded infantry assault from Lagnicourt to Gouzeaucourt. British morale remains high. outcome uncertain as Germans push hard along front in what may be decisive battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Cambrai
Lagnicourt
Gauchac Wood
Gouzeaucourt
Louveral
Boursies
Germany
O'Brien And His Prison Mates Have Some Big Card Games
O'Brien and fellow prisoners in Courtrad engage in risk filled games of chance with war bread as stakes. Despite scant rations, they nicked small wins, including two hits on the prison lottery aiding plans for later escape. Descriptions cover meager meals, makeshift tea, occasional butter, canned meat, and relief visits from Belgian ladies with American goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’brien
Courtrad
O'Brien
Holland
Belgium
American Relief Committee
Counter Measures of British Have Not Developed Yet
Reuters dispatch reports Haig’s British front facing a German offensive on a fifty mile front with intense bombardment and strong infantry assault. German gains were limited by heavy losses. some lines penetrated, other portions held. Bonar Law stated the attack was larger than any prior western front action, with no surprise, and warned the public to remain calm as authorities prepared for broader hostilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
W Haig
France
Scarpe
Vendeuil
Reuter
Salient
Lagincourt
Goudhe Wood
Flesquieres
Law
Andrew Bonar Law
House of Commons
Fyne
Mr. Bonar Law
Versailles Council
Cabinet
Senators Urged Drastic Action Against I.W.W.
Washington March 22 warnings that Pacific northwest citizens might take the law into their own hands to curb I W W activity and sabotage threaten the aircraft program, prompting a Senate debate on a bill to empower timber and logging seizure. Chamberlain urged swift action possibly sending troops to spruce forests. Borah urged lawful measures without force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pacific Northwest
Se Tate
Chamberlain
Military Committee
Borah
Idaho
I. W.W
Verdun’s 25 Month War Offensive Opens Front in France
After twenty five months into the Verdun battle, German forces launch a major assault along a wide front in Northern France. Artillery rains and smoke shielded the infantry advance as British positions endure a dawn attack. Official British reports note withdrawals of lightly held lines, while German claims speak of penetrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verdun
France
Vaig
Andrew Bonar Law
House of Commons
Associated Press
Berlin
Destroyer Manley Reaches British Port After Collision
London report: The United States destroyer Manley, damaged in a collision that left an officer and several sailors dead, has arrived at a British port. An Associated Press dispatch confirms the ship's arrival on Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Manley
Associated Press
Red Cross Mission Passes Through Vologda On Way Out
Advices from Ambassador Francis to the state department indicate the American Red Cross mission passed through Vologda on March 22 as it travels out of the country. The party appears to be exiting Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Francis
American Red Cross
Vologda
Emperor William Telegram Promises Hard Victory, No Soft Peace
Kaiser Wilhelm telegraphed Schleswig-Holstein provincial council from Kiel, vowing that the prize of victory must not fail and that no soft peace would suit Germany. The dispatch notes the Emperor’s reply to a congratulatory message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiser
Amsterdam
Germany
William
Schleswig-Holstein
Kiel
Also Mentioned on This Page
MADOO
Gore
Supreme Military Council
Versailles
Pat O’brien
Illinois
Pat A. O’brien
Ond
Reuter Dispatch
Haig
I.W.W
Mission
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!