British Admiralty releases stark wartime shipping figures
Secret British figures show world shipping losses through submarine warfare and renewed shipbuilding output as of January 7, 1918. The memo urges speed in production, notes German losses are not proven, and details mercantile tonnage trends and enemy vessels captured.
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Washington, D. C
British Admiralty
Allied
Vertyal
Admiralty
Mne
Worten
World Shipping Exclusive
Germany
United States
Geddes
House of
Linst
Secretary Baker Reviews First Division In France
Secretary of War Baker concludes inspection tour in France with a foot review of a First Division brigade near Verdun. He praises its discipline in harsh March wind and reiterates military secrecy limits to protect troop details and plans. Continued on next page.
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Tress
Baker
Verdun
Teanne of Arc
Salts
Raul
Sul Ma
Pershing
Ure
Rani Origade Gentrans
Tonale
Uae
Resinsentil Chigna Dt
Sainte
Gendsal Torahing
Pat Font
Shimer
Aulemumis
Tipien
Mane
Nylston
Carlin
American Raiding Party Fights In German Trenches
American troops engaging in a hand to hand raid penetrate German lines near Laneville and withdraw after about forty minesites. The assault, conducted with French forces, faced heavy gas fire and artillery during the operation.
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Bocies
Shy
Laneville
Mendle-hood
Depth Charge of an American Destroyer Crash
Wreckage of an American destroyer after a depth charge accident near Washington, British Columbia. The incident killed Commander Richy Mecall and 11 others were wounded. a second officer and several shipmates are listed as missing or injured. The May Department released no full details.
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Mion Kiower Cron
Hall
Tuirteston
Spavis Cotte
Hoatewain's
Piite
New York
CIA
Cuatlea Magont
Walter Tonite
Wert Sprinsfield
Miss
Weather Forecast Clashes With Unclear OCR Notes
Fragmented weather bulletin shows wet night clouds and colder conditions with possible rain. Data includes scattered temperatures and winds across New York and Washington areas, but many words are garbled, yielding an unreliable forecast.
Trench Ace Flyers Regarded for Training in U S
Washington D C reports say Mitre Bb Tew G Tdvehatre race in recent exhibition flights as part of training American airmen. The aviators perform aerobatic maneuvers with French Spad aircraft while German fighters loom as a cautionary backdrop. The lieutenant notes losses are dwindling due to strict discipline and new instructors.
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Washington
D.C
Mitre
Armerican
Phanpion
Parehing
Army Health Report Shows Higher Death Toll in Camps
A March report on army health indicates increased deaths in certain camps. The document notes higher mortality among soldiers during the week, with figures near 150 to 156 total deaths, suggesting rising risk in recent deployments.
Navy officer dismissed amid abuse allegations abroad port
Lieutenant Arthur Gould and others faced dismissal from the navy after an incident in an allied port. The report notes alleged abuse of an American army officer and discusses potential effects on cooperation between services.
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Washington
Meurelt
Arthur
Gould Jax
Navy
Henteneer
New Chevron Service Flag Mark Displayed In Sugyon CA
March 21 reports from Sugyon CA show Acting Chief March in uniform with a single chevron sleeve insignia signifying service. The V shaped mark appears on his blouse as a new formal badge of service with further decorations pending.
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Wash Sugyon
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Fer
Washington
Glen
Frank Hye
Wood and Bell Commanders Report Naval Action
Major General Leomiat Wood and Major General Fraidgin Bell, commanders of the 77th Division, report that the American schooner Carrie A. Taha of about 80 tons was rocked at Asalule on the Gut of it Attic. The crew abandoned the vessel.
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POBID
Mat
Leomiat Wood
London Curfew Aims to Save Coal and Power
London enacts a strict curfew to conserve coal and electricity across the city and southern counties. Businesses such as show windows, restaurants, and amusement venues must close by a fixed hour, with further limits on lighting, transportation, and operation of factories.
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Coimntries
Sigsert
Mishly
House of Womans
Alpert Skaney
Ore Road of
Teed
Cyanlitz Klonmierh
Iberta
Bangham
Bursa Power Statinoy
Elcic
Hull
Sladen Sent to France as Secretary Under General Pershing
Unclear wartime dispatch states Sladen departed for France yesterday as secretary to General Pershing. Gal Percy Ts Bintan succeeds him, with references to delivery and departmental actions following the general's wartime recommendations.
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Washingtom
D.C
Eri
Gal Percy Ts Bintan
Pershing
War Front Blasts Across English Coast as German Attack Grows
Reports describe a vast artillery bombardment along the 50 mile front near Rheims and other sectors. Berlin claims a decisive moment of war while Allied forces brace for a Teuton thrust and heavy fighting offshore near Dunkirk.
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Franee
Jorth
Rheims
Chamapagne
West Front
Berlin
Baie
German Artillery Bombards Wide Front in Western Front
A German heavy bombardment opens just before dawn over a broad western front area from Weudull to the Seurpes, threatening a major Allied advance. The action covers about 60 miles with prep works for a potentially large offensive, as British and French forces hold positions around Cambrai and Arras.
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England
Vragee
Smiler
Frantinelack
Berlit Aumontiement
Planers
vTnat
Mbrni
Terries
Gye ‘Bate
Somme
Tuushy Ie
Cambrai
Britja
Arras
Weudull
Decisive Moment of War Boldly Cited by Officials
London dispatch cites Kaaperon Wile Tiga stating the war has reached its decisive moment in history amid telegraph reports from the Rhine provinces. Officials in the Provincial Council reference a pivotal phase and urge continued public resolve as hostilities continue.
Teutons Efficient Sure They Are Read This
A damaged 1919 era notice describes a week long strike or adders incident at a building associated with the HEnLIAT power station. A caretaker reported the incident and a bid was noted to the French government for damage assessment and reconstruction costs cited as $400.
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Teutons
Dover and Lonlon Progress on Hagland Western Front
A garbled report notes activity on Hagland's western front with references to Dover, Lonlon, and Maven 21. It mentions disturbing events at Naver and nearby towns, with theater and heater shows disrupted by heavy commotion. Continued on next page.
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Lonlon
Maven
Naver
Hagland
Ag Daver
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