Great Battle Begun in France Mediation Move Next
Washington March 22 Offers of mediation to avert a wider war between the United States and Germany are eyed as next developments. Officials say a European neutral may propose such a plan but no peace proposals will be discussed while Germany continues ruthless submarine warfare. Congress meets April 2 to consider further steps. the administration readies armed forces and resources for any eventuality as recruitment climbs to 74 500 enlisted, with 5 454 added since September and 100 new naval academy entrants annually.
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Germans Make Stand on 20 Mile Front Near La Fere
Frontline reports describe German troops entrenching north and south of La Fere along a twenty mile line from St Simon to the forest of Coucy as French forces push a wedge toward La Fere. British and Russian actions on distant fronts are noted with caution and optimism for Allied gains.
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Alfonso to Act Soon on Spanish Maritime Safety Decree
King Alfonso will sign a decree to insure the safety of Spanish maritime commerce. The measure mirrors procedures followed by other foreign countries.
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British Admiralty
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Guards Man tunnels in Cumberland Gap for war risk
Cumberland Gap Tenn March 22 guards placed at both sides of the Tri-State Poor Valley railroad tunnels to protect the goal supply and deter suspected German saboteurs. Guards armed with shotguns patrol day and night near the tunnels.
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Tri-state & Poor Valliyilroad
Million to Aid Jews Urges $10 Million Immediate Drive
Julius Rosenwald offers a conditional $1,000,000 to feed and clothe Jewish war sufferers through the American Jewish Relief Committee. The committee says $10,000,000 must be raised immediately to save Jews in the eastern war zone, with $100,000 paid for each million raised. A nationwide campaign targets all communities.
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New York
Julius Rosenwald
Sears, Roebuck & Company
Chicago
Veteran Captain Joins Navy Reserve at 78
Captain Robert J. Lawson age 78, master of a coasting steamer, has been accepted by the naval coast defensive reserve. If summoned for service he will hold the grade of junior lieutenant. He passed the physical examination with excellent rating.
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San Francisco
Robert J. Lawson
Naval Coast Defensive Reserve
Lawson
Weather for Tourists: City Forecasts Across the Midwest
The Light reports city by city forecasts with temperatures from 32 to 49 degrees. Winds vary from south to northwest, with Friday expected to stay cloudy in several locales including St. Louis Chicago Milwaukee Kansas City New York and Washington.
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German People Not Dying For Want Of Food Plans Economic Future
Amsterdam reports Vice Chancellor Helfferich says German health is surprisingly good with infant mortality lower than peace times. He cites Britain’s plow effort, promises postwar production and distribution of raw materials, rebuilding the mercantile fleet, and renewal of foreign trade relations despite the Paris conference.
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Berlin
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Hold On Germany's Slogan Speech Cites War Economy
In a London report from March 22, Dr. Helfferich discusses Germany's wartime policy. He cites civilian service, postwar reconstruction, food production focus, health improvements, and low grain prices as outcomes of a fixed wartime policy. He praises public patriotism and asserts resolve to endure and hold on.
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London
Helfferich
Reuter
Amsterdam
Germany 10 Regret Embroiling America
London dispatches describe President Wilson calling Congress into special session and US war preparations. The Daily Telegraph predicts a wartime turning point in early April with US entry and unity against Germany. It criticizes Germany’s Mexico and Japan ploy as treacherous.
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German hikers arrested as investigators probe possible plots
Atlanta police detained German youths Pieczynski and Coutandin after a raid at the YMCA on suspicions tied to a world walking bet. Photographs link them to a group claimed to tour the U S over 18 months, including a couple described as honeymooners. Papers show Pieczynski sailed coastwise and Coutandin sought citizenship in 1915.
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Valerian Johannes Pieczynski
Hugo Coutandin
United States
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Chicago
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Mayor Calls Men to Enlist and Women for Red Cross
ASK SAYS MEN TO ENROLL CHARLOTTE N C March 22 Mayor T L Kirkpatrick issued a proclamation calling every able bodied male citizen to enroll at the mayor's office if war comes Women are asked to volunteer for Red Cross service and industrial plants to list sacrifices and equipment with the mayor's office for the government.
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T. L. Kirkpatrick
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Treason in Palace Darkens Czarist Fall
Petrograd reports an arrest order for Nicholas II and Alexandra Feodorovna by the provisional government. General Alexieff to guard them until a Duma escort arrives to Tsarskoe-Selo amid Ger man spy accusations and Rasputin’s alleged influence. Kerensky pledges unity and support for continuing the war.
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Guards Guard Former Czar and Czarina in Petrograd
Former Russian elite guard Michael V. Alexieff supervises protection for the former czar and czarina after their arrest in Petrograd amid rumors of a possible military dictatorship in the Russian Empire.
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Supreme Military Council of
Russia
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Petrograd
Railway Investors Urge Higher Rates
The Railway Investors League launches a movement to raise freight rates citing rising material costs wages and congestion. A meeting of railway presidents is planned to present the issue before the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Railway Investors League
Interstate Commerce Commission
New York Central Railroad
Brotherhood
To Oust the Kaiser New York Yacht Club Move
The Atlantic Yacht Club plans to drop Emperor William II and Prince Henry of Prussia by public notice after failing to respond within ten days to charges. The constitution requires hearing before admission, and the editors say the rule will be observed if no reply is received.
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Atlantic Yacht Club
William
Germany
Prince Henry
Prussia
Exports Fall From New York to England Scotland Ireland
During Germany's first month of submarine blockade around England Scotland and Ireland America's export trade through New York to those countries dropped 39000000 compared with February 1916 figures. Exports through New York to all foreign countries last month totaled 222352000, up about 8094000 from February.
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Germany
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Ireland
America
Army commissions 346 lieutenants bound for border duty
The Army's newest group of 346 second lieutenants received commissions and oath at Leavenworth yesterday. They are assigned to regiments on duty in Texas New Mexico Arizona and California and will be sent to the border in special trains next week.
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Shipbuilders asked to submit destroyer output estimates
Washington March 22 Secretary Daniels has called upon private ship builders to submit by next Saturday estimates of the maximum number of destroyers each plant can build. The notice seeks to accelerate naval production and gauge combined capacity for wartime needs.
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Daniels
Germans Resist French Push Near Aisne and Somme
On March 22 Paris reports German forces offered strong resistance between the Somme and the Aisne. After fighting north of Tergnier the French seized several positions and occupied multiple villages. The German retreat toward the Arras St Quentin La Fere line is nearly complete with French artillery range now reached.
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