Wood urges army up to five million force
Major General Leonard Wood testified before the Senate military committee that allied opinion supports a German offensive failing and urged building the U.S. Army to four to five million men. He advised universal military training, expanded training at home, and more forces in France as soon as possible. The plan includes maintaining 2.5 million in France and 2.5 million at home, with a total potential of up to five million if needed.
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British Extend Palestine Line
British positions on the left bank of the Jordan in Palestine were extended on Friday night, as an official report states a London infantry battalion captured an entire hostile battery. The British built additional bridges across the Jordan and had advanced nine miles toward Es Salt by March 24.
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Cleveland Club Buys Ed Miller From New Orleans
Cleveland reports Ed Miller has been acquired from the New Orleans Southern Association club. Miller joins the American League club after the Monday purchase, solidifying the infield for the upcoming season.
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Swiss to Get 90 000 Tons of Shipping
The United States will transfer 50 000 tons of American shipping to the Swiss government to carry food to Switzerland. A safe German pass is sought for the vessels to Cette in southern France where land routes to the Swiss frontier will be used. Several Dutch ships are believed to be among those turned over.
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Ride Woman on Rail and Kiss Flag Incident in West Frankfort
Mrs Frances Pergen a Bohemian born resident of West Frankfort Illinois was ride on a rail and forced to wave a flag and praise President Wilson by about 500 members of a loyalty league after a postal fight with Henry Baker who pleaded guilty to assault and battery. Baker paid his fine by public subscription while Pergen was found guilty with a 210 dollar fine. She was later taken to Benton for appearance before a U S Commissioner with a possible grand jury hold. West Frankfort and the surrounding Illinois southeastern region recently saw several demonstrations against alleged disloyal persons.
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Coal production slump threatens next winter fuel supply
Washington March 26 More than half a million tons of coal were produced last week, prompting the fuel administration to reiterate its warning to lay in winter supplies early. Officials warn a continued drop could cause serious shortages in fuel next winter, especially where zones are not forehanded, as normal production has been balanced with consumption and cross hauling avoided.
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U-Boat In Spanish Harbor Identified
EL FERROL Spain March 26 The German submarine interned in this port is the U-48 Her propellers were unshipped and her guns and munitions removed The lieutenant in command came ashore to pay respects to the authorities Most of the crew of 30 will be interned at Alcala De Henares near Madrid
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American Drowns in Italy During Hydro Flight
Rome reports the drowning of Arthur Nelson an American who enlisted at Crosby Minnesota while flying at a hydro aviation camp in central Italy He fell from a height of 4000 feet into the water and neither the aircraft nor his body were recovered.
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German drive in World War I shows signs of slowing
Allied and American officers in Washington assess the German offensive near the British lines as slowing under Haig’s elastic defense. Major General March says US war department sees no reason for alarm, while British and American officials note no break in the line. Speculation grows on German aims toward Amiens, the coast, or Paris as observers await further developments.
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British Admit Nesle and Guiscard Losses Reported
London March 26 The capture of Nesle and Guiscard by German forces is confirmed in a British official statement. Combined with counterattacks along the Somme front from the Somme north to Wancourt, British forces report heavy enemy losses from artillery and air strikes, while the enemy advances near Bapaume and Nesle. Our troops are tired but in good heart and continue to fight, despite heavy material losses including tanks.
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Pacific Coast Aero Defense Board Formed
The War Department announced a special board headed by Maj. Edwin B. Lyon to locate aero coast defense squadron and balloon defense company sites along the north and south Pacific coast. Meetings will occur in San Francisco and Seattle as part of a plan to field fully equipped aviation squadrons at strategic coast points to support patrol craft and counter submarines. Details on unit composition are withheld due to censorship.
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Haig Replies to King's Message in London
London reports a message from Field Marshal Haig praising the king's address to the army in France. He thanks the king and the empire for their confidence and pledges to continue to do their utmost in this hour of national stress.
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Third Liberty Loan set at three billion dollars
Washington March 26 Secretary McAdoo announced the third liberty loan would be three billion dollars at four and a quarter percent with all over subscriptions accepted. New bonds will be non convertible, but prior loans may be converted into the 4 percent securities. Congress will be asked for authority to issue additional bonds and loans to allies in the coming summer.
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Nine Days Spent in Luxembourg Where O'Brien Has a Close Escape From Capture
O'Brien recounts nine days retreating from hostile Germany toward the Dutch frontier. Famished, he hides in a woodshed and watches a meal become a feast for others before continuing toward liberty. He crosses into Luxembourg by the ninth night, noting its neutrality violated and the dangers of pursuit. He logs roughly 75 miles with cold, wet clothes and sleep loss weakening him.
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Wandering Chapter I Journey Through Luxembourg
The narrator travels northwest toward Belgium hoping for relief as Luxembourg’s people seem Germanic. After a long night, he rests in a hidden clump of brush, strips to his shirt, and dries his clothes in pockets of sun while taking short naps.
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Fall of Bapaume and German Wedge Advance
British lines in Picardy hold as German attacks press from multiple points west of St. Quentin. Berlin cites 45,000 prisoners. French and British units cooperate south of St. Quentin while Somme and Oise fronts see continued fighting and Allied countermeasures. Paris and London share calm amid renewed bombardments and signals from Washington. American artillery and Italian action along Piave and in Toul sectors accompany the broader front.
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German Source Declares German Advances Near Bapaume And Somme
The British Admiralty report from Berlin via Wireless Press states Crown Prince Rupprecht and Gen von Below led German forces to repeat successes near Bapaume. German units also broke enemy lines northeast of Bapaume and made gains along the Somme, Nesle, and Crozat canal sectors, with further advances north of the Somme battle area.
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