French forces halt German advance between Noyon and Neuilly
French troops under two famed commanders block German progress in the Oise valley between Noyon and Neuilly as Berlin seeks to push toward Amiens and reorient along the Franco British lines. German plans reportedly include Austrian divisions in quieter sectors.
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Henry Woop
United Press
Chauny
Noyon
Neale
Oise
North Sea
Hinslenborg
Amiens
Franco British push near Sailly Le Sec drives back enemy
Report from the front describes British forces rushing German infantry at Sailly Le Sec seven miles southwest of Albert on the Somme, forcing a panic retreat. The piece notes high casualty figures in a unit and mentions soldiers volunteering to fill vacancies while night clashes resume along enemy lines. Acheville near Lens and the Vimy ridge are described as strategic locations with the Souchez river running through Lens.
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Sailly-LeSec
Albert
Somme
Acheville
Lens
Arras
Souchez
Bouchez
Simms and Wood in Battle Zone
William Philip Simms and Hen ry Wood, United Press staff correspondents with the British and French armies in France, report from the actual zones of the World’s greatest battle for The Star. They have covered the war front since its start, among only four American correspondents allowed at the fronts, making their Star coverage unequaled.
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William Philip Simms
Hentry Wood
United Press
France
The
Star
the Star
Simms
Wood
Allies Prepare 800000-Strong Force for German Stabbing Blow
Washington reports an 800000 man Allied mobile ready to strike the faltering Germans. A high American army officer says as many as 100000 American troops could join the maneuver to hurl at the Teutons.
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Washington
Teutons
French Army Breaks German Push on Oise Front
Report from the front describes French columns arriving at night and steady artillery actions near Noyon and Tergnier. French batteries hold the left bank of the Oise while German forces face the renewed French assault and blocking fire.
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Oise
Tergnier
Noyon
the Marne
Armless Pole Attacks German in Crystal Springs Attack
In Crystal Springs Mississippi on March 28 Alexander Kerenski an armless Pole seized Henry Hupperich a German who allegedly cursed the United States and bit him on the face and neck. Doctors say Hupperich has little chance of recovery.
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Crystal Springs
Miss
Henry Hupperich
United States
Alexander Kerenski
Kerenski
U.S. Threat On Rhine Keeps German Forces Out Of Drive
American restraint on German reserves across 6 France slows Hindenburg's attack on the Anglo French line. German forces concentrate at Metz and Southern Alsace but drawing them would open the Rhine to Pershing. Haig reports captures as Allies prepare local offensives and a possible counterattack.
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U. S
Rhine
United Press
New York
Germany
France
America
Alsace-Lorraine
Hindenburg
Haig
Petain
Hohenzollerns
West
Metz
Alsace
Pershing
U.S
England
Threats to Tie Up Idaho Logging Camps Shock Fed Officials
Spokane reports that federal officials seized I. W. W. correspondence showing threats to disrupt logging camps in Idaho. The actions indicate growing tension linked to labor unrest and antiwar sentiment during March.
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Spokane
Idaho
British and French See Decisive Finish to Battle
British soldiers expect a final decisive engagement despite a lull. The French admit Mont Didier capture surprised observers as fighting shifts west of Roye. Haig reports British progress in the Somme while the French defend the Oise line and threaten Hindenburg’s left flank as Berlin worries over delays.
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United Press
Haig
Somme
Oise
Hindenburg
Berlin
U S Has More Planes Than All Germany
Washington March 25 The administration faces congressional debate over airplane production with claims that the US and Allies are not at the mercy of German air power. In nine months the United States built more planes than France and England combined and delivered over 5 000 aircraft. Germany has about 100 squadrons of 18 planes each, England and France combined around 110 squadrons.
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Congress
France
England
Germany
America
Partisan Fight in Congress Deepens Over War Policy
United Press report from Washington notes bitter partisan clash in the Senate over war conduct and hints of spreading tension to the House. Republicans and some Democrats accuse the administration of misleading the public as Democratic leaders and war chiefs respond.
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L. C. Martin
United Prena
Washington
Senate
House
Republicans
Democrats
Germans urged to enlist criminals in military service
Amsterdam report states Marshal Hindenburg and Chancellor Hertiing ordered the German criminals of military age called up for service. The advisory note arrived today, detailing the measure as part of wartime efforts.
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Amsterdam
Reld Marshal Hindenburg
Hertiing
Austria reports West front gains and Venetia shelling
Vienna via London reports the Austrians stating they gained ground on the West front. They also observe lively local artillery activity in Venetia on the Italian front.
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Vienna
London
Austrian War Office
Venetia
Senate probes wartime publicity on air fleet claims
A Senate military affairs committee will questioned Maurice Strunsky about captions praising early airplane shipments to France while the United States reportedly has no air fleet there. Senator Jones criticized the Shipping Board for misleading security claims after submarines reportedly sank twice as many ships as built.
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Senate Military Affairs Committee
Maurice Strunsky
Committee On Public Information
France
Senator Jones
Washington
Shipping Board
British Take Hun Prisoners and Guns
Field Marshal Haig reported repeated enemy attacks in the Somme valley and near Beaumont Hamel Pais and Moyenville. Allied lines held with prisoners and machine guns captured. Fierce fighting continued on both sides of the Somme with heavy bombardment east of Arras and fighting north of Albert and Poyelles.
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London
So Valley
Beaumont-Hamel
Pais and
Moyenville
Field Marshal Haig
Somme
Arras
Albert and
Poyelles
Long range guns bombard Dunkirk amid limited damage
Paris reports Dunkirk has suffered bombardment by long range guns for several days with five casualties and minor material damage. Dunkirk lies on the English Channel about 20 miles from German lines in France.
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Paris
Dunkirk
France
English Channel
French Yield Slightly in Bitter Fight at Mont Didier
The French war office admitted abandonment of Mont Didier after heavy combat. German forces reportedly pressed in the region as French troops retired west of Mont Didier, a key rail and highway center near Roye Amiens and Noyon with about 40 000 residents.
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Paris
Mont Didier
French War Office
Roye
Amiens
Noyon
Tergier
We must strip for action says Acting Chief of Staff
The March 28 dispatch reports Acting Chief of Staff urging urgency in sending troops and freight to Europe. It notes a policy to limit parcel ship ments to soldiers, with space currently at 250 tons weekly. The move aligns with efforts to speed reinforcements to France amid Allied appeals.
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Carl D. Groat
United Press
Washington
Britain
France
Gen
Pershing
Marek
Lloyd George
West Front
England
City to Sell Warrants for Fish Market Finance
On April 1 the city comptroller will place for sale $16,000 in utility warrants authorized by the city council to finance the new public fish market.
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