Germans Claim Gain Against Allied Troops
London reports Berlin claims of German counterattacks near Chaulnes and St Quentin with seven divisions deployed against British lines. Allies say German forces retreated six to seven kilometers, with heavy artillery disrupting trains and supplies. British and French positions hold along the Somme and Oise fronts amid ongoing combat.
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Bunday
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St Tin
Cambrai
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Lefere
Berlin
Croiselles
Pers
France
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Somme
Western Situation No Cause for Mood, Irwin Says
Fampus Correspondent in Washington reports Irwin argues morale must stay high in the West front. He recalls Verdun and Ypres as lessons where stern offensives yielded allied victories and cautions against panic despite large prisoner losses and rapid advances. He notes French ingenuity and the value of open fighting.
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America
Verdun
Ypres
American ship Chattahoochee sunk in Atlantic fight
The American steamship Chattahoochee has been sunk off England by a submarine. The crew of 78 were rescued. The submarine fired multiple torpedoes, four of which struck the ship. The Chattahoochee, formerly the Sachsen, was a 7007 ton steel crew steamship now owned by the United States after war declaration.
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Chattahoochee
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Sachsen
Hamburg American Line
United States
Yankees Send Heavy Shells Into Hun Line
The German front was heavily bombarded and machinegunned for an hour during relief changes by fresh units. Samuel Hill will address Rainier chapter, D A R, on Belgium at the University Club Tuesday afternoon.
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Unita
Belgium
Samuel Hill
Rainier
University Club
German correspondents laud British bravery in retreat
Amsterdam reports German correspondents praise the stubborn British resistance as artillerymen covered a retreat. They say German tanks failed against Allied artillery and air squadrons aided the withdrawal. The Peronne booty reportedly includes many motor cars.
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Peronne
British Drive Huns Back In Bitter Battle
London March 5 German forces crossed the Somme south of Peronne but were driven back to the east bank by counter attacks. Haig reported the battle raged with heavy losses for the enemy and limited gains near Bapaume as the offensive continued.
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Marshal Haig
Germans Report Capture of Two Allied Defenses
Berlin dispatch says German office reports capture of Peronne and Ham and other successes in attack on British forces. Between the Oise and Somme troops advance Chauny taken and large stores of war material seized. Retreating Allies burn villages as the Somme is crossed near Ham and Peronne amid a massive struggle for Bapaume.
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Somme
Chauny
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Bapaume
Paris Air Raid Wounds Several, Officials Say
Paris reports several casualties from yesterday's air raid. Enemy planes crossed the lines at high altitude and attacked the city. French defenses, both frontline and coastal, pursued them as bombs were dropped. Stephen Berg has 14 building permits and 25 homes under construction.
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Bon Marche Silk Section Showcases Spring Weaves and Prices
Shoppers are urged to visit the Bon Marche Silk Section on the upper main floor for a wide Spring selection. Chiffon Faille, Satin, Taf feta, and Foulard silks in multiple shades and prices from 1.10 to 2.50 per yard. Notable items include 36 inch Black Satin at 1.35 and 40 inch Foulards at 2.50.
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Bon Marche
Cheney Bros
Easter Dresses In Taffeta Silk And Georgette
New dresses ready to wear for Easter Day available in taffeta silk georgette and serge and jersey fabrics. All sizes and many pretty shades offered for women.
Silk Dresses Rise To All Silks And Taffetas
Dresses priced at 17 50 and Easter shopping hints. An assortment of silk dresses on the second floor features silk taffeta satin and geometric blends with Georgettes. Tunic surplice and apron effects in embroidery and oriental shades in many colors at Bon Marche.
Men’s Shoes Reduced to 3.50 at Main Floor Shop
An advertisement urges Tuesday shoppers to hurry to the Men’s Shoe Shop on the upper Main Floor for exceptional value on odd lots and broken lines. Shoes priced at 3.50 come in tan, gun metal, or black, with sizes available only in some lines.
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French Relieve British in Desperate Battle Front Action
Paris reports French troops relieved part of allied forces in a fierce battle near Noyon on the Oise and in the Champagne region east of Suippes. Artillery exchanges occurred across Courcey Loivre Arracourt Vosges and Badonviller sectors with French gains and heavy Allied losses noted. Noyon near Lafere and Charlemagne’s coronation site are cited.
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Oise
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Loivre
Suippes
Champagne
Arracourt
Vosges
Rbadonvilleres
Lafere
Charny
Charlemagne
General Haig Thanks British Forces for Defense
Field Marshal Haig, commander in chief, sends thanks to Third and Fifth British armies for their splendid defense today. He praises their steadfastness and valor and expresses belief in crushing the new attack as the last enemy hope.
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London
Ield Marshal Haig
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Drafted men called for training in modern warfare
Washington, March 25. Drafted men from Illinois Iowa Indiana and Minnesota will be called between April 7 and 28 to technical schools for training in specialized branches of modern warfare. It will be the initial mobilization.
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