German East Front Risks Invasion Of Russia Warns Paris and Washington
Washington reports German diplomacy in the east stumbling into a hornet's nest amid Odessa and Nikolaiev captures. Trotsky's efforts to reorganize the Russian army are noted as Britain and France doubt any Russian comeback while Italy and France reassess Russia ties. The American ambassador remains engaged.
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Washington
Germany
Hus
Odessa
Niko
Trotsky
Nikolaiev
Ukraine
Rumania
Russia
Britain
Battle Against Huns in Russia Grows Warmer
German Foreign Minister Po Mann replies to a protest as fighting intensifies on the Russian front. Prolonged engagements and shifting lines signal a stiffening confrontation between German and Allied forces.
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Russia
Joseph Shaplen
United Press
Petrograd
Pomann
Vancouver woman parliament member speaks on war in Seattle
Mrs. Ralph Smith of Vancouver British Columbia, the only woman ever elected to the British Empire's parliament, is in Seattle to address Liverseas club at Douglas hall at 45 p m Friday. She says war is nearly a religion to many and Canadians suffer but remain undaunted, hopeful, and determined to win without paying a higher price.
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Ralph Smith
Vancouver
FR. C
Victoria
Canada
Wilson May Set Out War Aims in Speech Soon
President Wilson plans to spell out America's war aims to the allied powers and supporters. A likely venue is a major Liberty Loan rally in Baltimore on April 6 to deliver the message.
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Wilson
Washington
America
Baltimore
Seattle bids farewell to 179 draftees in second call
Seattle honored 179 men called to service in the second draft with a Soldier's Club dinner and a parade to King Street station. The event featured vaudeville acts, a Star-Spangled Banner performance, and autos donated by the Chamber of Commerce for the honor march.
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Uncle Sam
Soldiers’ Club
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Club
Moore Theatre
Robert Akin
A. B. Fyler
F. W. Brown
Ole Hanson
Fourth Ave
Stewart .T
Second Ave
King St
Bert Swezen
Shrine Band
Washington State Guard
Post Office
Chamber of Commerce
June 5 to be historical Service Day for draft
Washington March 29 American history may mark June 5 as Service Day when the draft registration resumes for men who turned 21 since last year. The provost marshal general plans a second registration on June 5 and repeats annually as long as the war lasts. About 500,000 Class 1, physically fit men are expected to join America's defense each year.
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Washington
America
Restaurants to Be Checked Under New Licensing System
Washington food administrator Charles Hebberd announces that every public eating place in the state will be placed under a licensing system soon, with a bill before Congress likely to pass in weeks. Hazen, appointed from Seattle, serves as state restaurant committee chairman as preparations proceed.
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Charles Hebberd
Washington
Congress
Hebberd
Hazenus
Seattle
Fights in Gale of Rain Across Arras Front
Fighting rages as a gale rains over the Arras region with Germans pressing British lines near Orange Hill and Newville Vitasse. Night actions disrupt operations. heavy assaults along the Somme are repulsed while the front grows westward toward Arras and south toward Noyon.
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France
Arras
Orange Hill
Newville Vitasse
Somme
Hamel-Sur-Somme
Warfusee-Abancourt
Marceleave
Albert
Sailly-Le Bec
Warfusse-Abancourt
Marcelcave
Noyon
Bulge
Mont Didier
Paris Explosion Wounds Several at Laxourneuve Depot
An explosion at a munition depot in Laxourneuve near Saint-Denis wounded many. The blast cracked windows across Paris, heard up to 40 miles away. An American YMCA ambulance corps arrived first at the scene.
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Paris
Laxourneuve
St. Denia
Paria
YY. M. Cc. A
Northwest Flour Card Basis Considered At Conference
St Paul March 29 decision to place the entire Northwest retail flour trade on a flour card basis may be reached at a conference here Tuesday of food administrators from Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Montana and Wyoming.
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ST. Paul
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Montana
Wyoming
Sullen German Defense Tactics Forecast Allied Advantage
A March 29 dispatch notes German forces in the west shifting to sullen defense at key points as Von Hindenburg cannot sustain forward advances. The 85 mile front has swollen to 120 miles, requiring thousands more troops and reserves, signaling possible strategic retreat and ongoing danger of a decisive Anglo French victory being delayed.
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New York
von Hindenburg
Germany
Hindenburg
Hindenburg Line
Arras
Craonne
Foch Named Allied Commander in France
President Wilson announced Gen. Foch has been named interallied commander of the forces fighting Germany in France. The message to Foch congratulates him on his new authority and role.
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Washington
Foch
France
Wilson
U. S. Aviator Dies Chasing German Plane
Paris March 29 Phelps Collins of Detroit Michigan a leading American aviator in France was killed Wednesday while pursuing a German aircraft on the French front. His plane was destroyed after he shot down one enemy and fell within German lines.
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Phelps Collins
Detroit
Mich
France
Collings
Board of Trade Closed in Chicago on Good Friday
The Board of Trade was closed today in Chicago due to Good Friday observance.
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Board OF Trade
Chicago
Liberty Arch to Mark Gain in Bond Drive
Plans for the third Liberty loan drive in Seattle near completion. The campaign opens April 6 with a minimum quota of 11 million dollars, equal to the second loan, but oversubscriptions expected. An arch at Second Ave and Pike St will span four corners meeting at the intersection center, with 50 Naval Training Station volunteers distributing posters and 17 000 posters shipped to the city.
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Seattle
Second Ave
Pike St
Naval Training Station
America
Funeral Wednesday for Seattle Soldier
Private Rhodes A. Gustafson of the University of Washington ambulance corps died of pneumonia in Allentown Pennsylvania. His body will arrive Monday and a military funeral will be held at Trinity Church at 2 oclock Wednesday under the Fathers' association. He is survived by Mr. and Mrs. C Gustafson of 414 Ninth Ave.
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Rhodes A. Gustafson
University of Washington Ambulance Corps
Allentown
Trinity Church
Fathers’ Association
Gustofson
C. Gustofson
Ninth Ave
Invest in War Saving Stamps Today
Learn thrift and support Uncle Sam by purchasing War Saving Stamps. Citizens urged to invest to back national effort and bolster wartime finances.
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Uncle Sam
Battle Tide Shifts to Allied Favor Near Montdidier
Paris dispatch reports French and Anglo French forces holding ground north of Montdidier with steady progress. Offensive gains include Lemontier capture and repelling German counterattacks along the Avre river as artillery shells rain across front lines.
British Forces Hold Line Near Somme Amid Heavy Losses
London reports Haig stating British troops seized machine guns north of the Somme and inflicted heavy losses on enemy forces. He notes repeated attacks gained only outpost lines and that reserves suffered marked casualties. The British line was maintained with successful counterattacks and a short withdrawal from advanced positions.
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London
Somme
Haig
Marshal Haig
Pershing Seeks Full U S Army In France
Gen. Pershing urged Gen. Foch for the entire American forces in France to join the current battle. In a Paris conference with Premier Poincaré and other leaders present, Pershing stated the American people would feel strongly if U S troops were engaged now.
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Pershing
France
Tle
War Office
Foch
Ceau
Lecteur
Gen. Petain
Gen. Pershing
Enemy Held At All Points In Bliss Dispatch
Gen Bliss told the house military committee this morning that the enemy is held at all points though the situation remains grave. Gen March read the dispatch outlining the improving outlook for the allies as Bell gave a sweeping France analysis to the senate committee. Bell said Allied knowledge of German plans and a successful front drive helped push the enemy back. He described coordinated observer reports allowing artillery location and air reconnaissance verification.
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Washington
Bliss
House Military Committee
March
Senate Military Committee
Gen. Bell
France
Staong
Allied Offense Expected as Front Shifts in Europe
Washington contends a major allied counteroffensive is near. Haig reports some ground retaken and prisoners captured north of the Somme while south of the river enemy attacks are repelled with losses. American, British, and French troops are poised for a maneuver on the front.
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Haig
Petain
United Press
Versailles Inter-Allied Council
Somme
Ors
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