War Situation Remains Critical In Western Front
Washington reports army officers say the Anglo French counter offensive must soon develop to check the German drive. The outlook remains fraught with danger, though some improvement is noted. Officers debate German objectives and note new mobile artillery records while predicting potential actions near Bapaume Roye and Albert.
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Washington
Germany
Paris
Channel
Haig
Bapaume
Roye and Albert
Do Away With Muster Roll War Department Move
Washington reports the muster roll, a bi monthly army requirement, will be eliminated by a general order after Adjutant General McCain recommends cutting this and other returns. The roll recorded each officer and man’s movements, sickness, furloughs, courts martial, and absences, though most data already appears in daily morning reports and monthly pay rolls.
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Washington
United States Army
War Department
McCain
Post Office Hours Observe Good Friday 1918
The United States Post Office will observe Good Friday March 29 1918 with stamp and general delivery hours 6 30 to 10 a m. Morning and first rural carrier services proceed as usual and parcel post handles perishables. No mails dispatched between 10 a m and 5 p m. T H Thompson acting P M March 25 1918. Also notices The Honor System reel at Grand theatre Monday and Tuesday.
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United States Post Office
Stamp Department
Lemon Lotion Beauty Remedy From Lemons
A fanatical skin whitening tip promotes a cheap lemon lotion mix. Strain lemon juice into three ounces of orchard white to yield a quarter pint of facial beautifier that softens smooths and whitens the skin. Use daily on face neck arms and hands for a rosy fresh look.
Senate probes sabotage sources in wartime investigation
Washington reports a Senate Judiciary sub-committee will investigate sabotage damage since the war began. A proposed amendment by Senator King of Utah would punish those who advise sabotage methods as hearings plan to uncover sources and potential organized counter efforts in the United States. Members include Senators Overman Shields and Sterling as Congress moves to root out disloyalty and revoke the German American Alliance charter.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
King
Utah
United States
Overman
North Carolina
Shields
Tennessee
Sterling
South Dakota
Congress
National
German-American Alliance
American Front Unusually Quiet in France
By H. G. Wales. From the American army in France March 26 9 a m gunfire and patrol activity north of Tonl were well below average as both sides pause amid the world focus on the British offensive. Aircraft sound continuous as bombing forays seem planned. An American officer notes they await official communiques and avoid commentary. The mood is subdued yet respectful of French fightings on the Somme north bank.
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H. G. Wales
France
Tonl
Somme
Concerted Drive on Pro Germans Across Midwest
A widespread crackdown on pro Germans and disloyalists unfolds across the Midwest. Police, citizens, and vigilant groups marshal a campaign that includes arrests, expulsion from towns, public shaming, tar and feathering, and forced flag salutes as wartime patriotism surges.
Socialist Doused With Ink in Jackson Raid
In Jackson Michigan on March 26, twelve masked men in two automobiles raided the Hedden home after word spread that Harvey A. Hedden a prominent socialist had criticized U S participation in the war. Hedden and his son Edgar were driven out of town marked with red ink and ordered not to return, and are hiding somewhere in the countryside.
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Jackson, Mich
Harvey A. Hedden
Edgar
Hedden
Redden
Jackson
Y M C A Notes Bowling Contests Prove Interesting
Activity filled the Y M C A with a busy day of events. Williams Kraftyy Kids led the K K league with three straight wins, while Evans and Francis briefly toppled Mylchreest before Nettleton intervened. Connecticut Power Co strives for first as Barton's clash looms. Ratcliffe won the hop, step and jump and QBrien took the medicine ball contest.
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Eddie Williams
Overhusser
Williams
Evans
Francis
Charlie Nettleton
Charlie
Fosa
Connecticut Power Co
Barton's
Forta
Hahn
Ratcliffe
Q’brien
Three Forced to Kiss Flag in Delphos Pro-German Action
In Delphos near Lima Ohio a crowd of several hundred compelled Barney Lindeman Henry Schwartzengarber and John Kohler to kiss the American flag amid anti pro German sentiment. Other targeted residents fled their homes as the mood ran high today March 26.
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Chicago
Middlewest
Benton
Delphos
Ohio
Duquoin
Ill
Cloquet
Minn
George Sahlman
Duluth
Minnesota
Knights of Liberty
Miami
Okla
Minot
N. D
Gary
St. John’s Evangelical Church
Tolleston
Martin Lienk
Illinois
Lima
Here
Barney Lindeman
Henry Schwartzengarber
John Kohler
Confidence in Haig Tactics Endures Across Battle Lines
Washington reports Major General George Parnell of the United States Marine Corps expressing strong belief in General Haig's tactics amid the German drive. He notes the British are holding lines and inflicting heavy losses, suggesting Allied endurance could deter sustained German offensives.
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Haig
Washington
George Parnell
United States Marine Corps
Belgian Boys Buried After Front Work Duty
Ten Belgian boys who were forced to work for the Germans at the front have been buried at Berneghem. Belgians who escaped through Holland carried the news, reporting the bodies brought back from the occupied region.
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Washington
Berneghem
Holland
North Church Notes Carpe Diem Club Meeting
Carpe Diem club meets Tuesday at 7 30. Holy Week services held at South church Wednesday and Thursday at 8 o clock.
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North Church
South Church
J. Beveridge Lee
D. D
South Church Union
Woman in Bed Two Months Seeks Relief from Kidney Trouble
Mrs C Smail of Clayton New Mexico writes that after two months in bed and failing medical care she found relief with Foley Kidney Pills. She claims the pills did more good than other medicines and credits them with improving her condition.
Death of Killingworth Resident 75 at Evergreen Cemetery
J Irving Stevens a known Killingworth resident and Civil War veteran died suddenly at his sister Mrs Edgar Harris home aged 75 years 6 months 24 days He married Unmarried He leaves brother Hosmer Stevens of Madison a sister Mrs Edgar Harris and several nieces and nephews Funeral from his late home Wednesday at 1 pm Rev Andrew Leitch of Killingworth Congregational Church will officiate Interment Evergreen Cemetery
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Killingworth
Conn
J. Irving Stevens
Edgar Harris
Hosmer Stevens
Madison
Andrew Leitch
Killingworth Congregational Church
Evergreen Cemetery
Third Liberty Loan for Three Billion Dollars
Washington reports the third Liberty loan fixed at three billion dollars. Legislation to authorize subscriptions opens April 6 with 4.25 percent interest and a sinking fund to preserve bond parity. Additional bonds of four and a half billion may be issued for co belligerents. McAdoo and Kitchin say expenditures estimates are lower than hoped, leading to a smaller bond issue and nonconvertible bonds at 4.25 percent.
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Washington
Claude Kitchin
House Ways and Means Committee
Congress
Treasury
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
Kitchin
Saloons and Cabarets Targeted by City Ordinance
Chicago officials introduced an ordinance amid clashes between saloons and cabarets. The rule, supported by Secretary Daniels, would shutter cabarets or close every saloon in the military zone, affecting about 800 bars including those in leading hotels.
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Chicago
Council
Daniels
Treasury gains cash net on banks gain Monday
New York report states the sub treasury gained 1,045,000 dollars from banks on Monday, lifting the cash net gain since Friday to 1,795,000 dollars. The item notes ongoing federal finance activity and liquidity movement through banking channels.
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New York
The
Happenings in This Vicinity 25 Years Ago
From The Penny Press March 27 1893 a bull dog at Berlin Iron Bridge Co seized another dog by the throat and dragged it across the river despite clubs and stones. Brussels carpet ads 68 cents a yard. Linus H. Williams returns to Akron. Boxing bout in St Marys hall ends with police halting between Houlihan and Chase. Portland ferry Brownstone to run till 9 pm. Portland Electric light plant starts. Hose Co No 1 to fill boilers. Charles Cramer moves to Middletown April 1. John Walker buys Quirk farm Pacousett. Middlesex Quarry Co extends railroad through property. Emil Kerber rescues boy after ice break at Beachs pond. Miss Eliza McQuillan dies at 88.
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Berlin Iron Bridge Co
Lowell
Linus H. Williams
Cromwell
Akron
Ohio
St. Mary’s Hall
Houlihan
Chase
Portland
Brownstone
Portland Electric Light
Hose Co. No. 1
Charles, Cramer
Middletown
John Walker
James Quirk
Pacousett
Middlesex Quarry Co
Emil Kerber
George Bouteiller
William Senglaub
Eliza McQuillan
William Lane
Main Street
Eagles' Eggs For Easter Thrift Stamps Appeal
Washington March 26 The District of Columbia war savings committee urges people to view eagles eggs as thrift stamps rather than food reserves. The statement explains the eggs represent thrift savings during Easter.
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Washington
District of Columbia War Savings Committee
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