General Foch Takes Supreme Command In Europe War
London reports Mezieres south of the Somme captured by Germans as Allied counter attacks yield prisoners. Haig praises British cavalry gallantry, heavy German losses on the Somme front. Foch formally assumes supreme command as Allied armies unite for the Picardy battle. American raid on German trenches yields five prisoners and several captures with notable bravery.
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Entire Army to France at Once Under Foch Command
Washington reports the United States will send the entire army to France with all divisions available under General Ferdinand Foch. General Pershing will be subordinate to Foch, coordinating with French and British commanders to meet German moves with a unified allied strategy, potentially shortening the war by a year.
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German Prisoners Expect To Be Shot In France
Four German prisoners captured after a surprise American attack in France were fearful at first and asked when they would be shot. After a breakfast of fried eggs hot cakes and coffee with their captors they grew more relaxed and talked freely about the encounter and their situation.
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Anti draft riots erupt in Quebec city office wrecking
A second anti conscription riot in Quebec City destroyed the Chronicle news office and damaged the city registrar building. Major Savigeur ordered militia to restore order as crowds jeered. The incident followed a crackdown on suspected slackers with an officer.
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Baker at headquarters with Pershing on war situation
Secretary of War Newton D. Baker returns to American headquarters and meets with military chaplains and sentries who fail to recognize him. He later holds extended talks with General Pershing about the general war situation.
Weather Forecast for New Haven and Connecticut
March forecast for New Haven and vicinity calls for fair tonight with increasing clouds and a rise in temperature. Sunday looks partly cloudy and warmer with moderate southwest winds. The southern disturbance now centers near Louisiana, causing showers to Missouri over the past day and a half.
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