Hanson Shuts Off Lights As War Measure
Seattle will cut 40 percent of street lights and dim store windows as a war measure. Mayor Ole Hanson and Lighting Superintendent J. D. Ross say the move saves crude oil and aligns with fuel administration goals. The city urges businesses to retrench, turn off signs, and darken storefronts early, citing savings in current and a shift to nitrogen and metal filament bulbs.
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Navy plans long range system along subcaliber route
Washington April 1 States Navy Department outlines a plan to construct a long range carrying system spanning 195 miles under the subcaliber concept as part of its development program.
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Baffled Hun Plan Open to New Offensives
Henry Woop reports from the French front that allies face two paths after a pause. Either press the current effort toward a long grind akin to Somme or Verdun, or launch a new surge elsewhere, possibly in the Champosnovy area, as German forces redeploy. The battle remains infantry driven with heavy artillery poised to tip the balance. Germany fields 96 divisions totaling about 1.19 million men, with a fourth withdrawn and German losses estimated around 200,000.
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Ishii Warns Against Hun Intrigues Ahead of U.S. Visit
Viscount Ishii told the Tokyo Japan Society that German efforts seek to estrange Japan and the United States. He spoke on the eve of his departure for the United States.
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President to Speak in Baltimore at Liberty Loan Event
The House announced President Wilson plans to address Baltimore on Saturday for a city celebration marking the opening of the third Liberty loan campaign.
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Elevated R R Bonds Sold to State for City Railway
City utility bonds amounting to 259 099 dollars for an elevated street railway were sold to the state on Monday. The issue bears 4 percent interest and was authorized at the last election. The sale was arranged through Fitzgerald of the coin committee.
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Water Shutdown Notice for East District
Water will be shut off tomorrow in the district east of 14th Ave North BEB and north of 75th Street. Readiness and restoration details were not provided.
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Britain to mobilize more men for war effort
London reports Premier Lloyd George plans drastic measures to enlarge manpower. Possible steps include national service up to age 50, removal of exemptions for those up to 32, and sweeping out of eligibles in war industries with more women and older men replacing them. Calls for Irish conscription by consent also mentioned.
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Frieda Hempel to Sing at Met Tonight in Seattle
Metropolitan opera star Frieda Hempel will open the Seattle concert at the Metropolitan tonight with The Star Spangled Banner. She arrives in Seattle acclaimed as a distinguished artist and will perform under the Ladies' Musical club auspices marking her first Seattle appearance.
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Two Wheatless Days Set for Californians
San Francisco announces two wheatless days with Mondays and Wednesdays observed as wheatless days. All meals served after 5 p.m. to be wheatless in California restaurants and hotels.
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Rumanians and Russians Sign Peace Treaty
Petrograd reports a Russo Romanian peace treaty end to hostilities. It requires evacuation of Bessarabia within two months, exchange of prisoners, and shipment of Bessarabian wheat surplus to Romania.
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Paris Bombardment Resumes in Long Range Strikes
The long range bombardment of Paris resumed today as shells pounded the city. Reports describe renewed artillery fire across the capital with damage and civilian disruption continuing through the day.
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Counter Attack Is Forecast By War Office Summary
American troops are relieving veteran French units and may join the French counteroffensive on the western front. The war office weekly summary says trained U S divisions will cooperate with the French, share the burden, and that Allied unity and flexibility will prevent the enemy from forcing a decision. Our resources are at the allies and may be used where needed as troops take positions along the line. Continued on Page Five.
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United Reas
Washington
War Office
British Repulse German Attacks Around Albert Region
London reports Haig says a local operation near Gerre seven miles north of Albert led to the capture of 109 German machine guns. The enemy attacked Albert’s outskirts twice but was repulsed. South of the Somme German forces pressed along Luce and Avre with limited progress. Parallel French British defense blocked German advances near Montdidier Hamel and the Amiens road.
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King George V Tours Front Lines In Wartime Visit
King George V traveled to the battle front in France and returned to London by destroyer. He toured lines like an ordinary officer, shook hands with enlisted men, and shared meals, greeting a slightly wounded Australian with warmth and humor.
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Where to Fight What Do You Think About This Fight
A letter denounces the Willard Fulton prizefight planned for the Fourth of July as a desecration of the national day. It argues against the money motive behind bids reaching 140000 dollars and urges the fighters and managers to fight in France amid wartime sacrifices.
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Huge Death Roll Of Foe May Break Hu Morale
The article argues allied morale hinges on civilian resolve and the impact of recent German casualties. It notes American troop redeployments to western France signaling moral support, while caution suggests no immediate major offensives by Gen. Foch. Enduring resolve could pressure the Hohenzollerns and prolong the war.
Blood House Message to German People
A stark address to the German people referencing the House of Blood conveys a dramatic appeal tied to a historic or symbolic entity. The wording suggests a charged, possibly propagandistic moment framed as a summons or warning.
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House of Blood
Germany moves more troops to face U.S. men
German troop movements increase behind the lines as one division briefly occupied trenches on the Tour front. American patrols entered German lines three times with encounters over barbed wire and exchanged fire. A captured document showed German orders to study American uniforms and equipment. Co. D auxiliary of the 161st U.S. Infantry will meet Tuesday at the Chamber of Commerce.
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American Troops Prepare for Major Role in War
Staff correspondents note long troop transports moving toward the front as Gen Pershing takes command in the Toul sector. The War Department says trained American troops will cooperate with France and bear a share of the burden, with hard fighting continuing on the Luce Avre Moreuil-Demain front. A dispatch hints at Ireland’s potential upheaval and reports capture of Irkutsk by Germany, while Persia may join the Central Powers.
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Germans Near Calais Paris Railway After Avre Occupation
British forces report German occupation of the right bank of the Avre after heavy fighting. Germans push west along Luce valley toward Amiens while repulsing British attacks near Albert and Aveluy wood. Casualties mount on both sides as the Arras and Vimy ridge offensive stalls with heavy losses to the First Guards reserve.
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Canadians Reclaim Moreuil and Demuin in Allied Push
The British war office reports Canadian cavalry and British infantry with French forces recaptured Moreuil on Saturday after initial German seizure earlier in the week. The same communique notes the recapture of Demuin, three and a half miles north of Moreuil.
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Pershing's Offer of Men Accepted by France
Paris dispatches report France will accept Gen. Pershing's offer of American participation on the Western Front. In France lashed by war, American troops and matériel stream toward the front as General Pershing's plan meets Allied approval. Easter Sunday service and grim resolve accompany a vast mobilization under Foch.
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