Emperor William in Command on Western Front in War Update
The German official dispatch says Emperor William takes charge on the western front in a bid to win the war. Reports place him at Spa with Hindenburg and Ludendorff, as Crown Prince Rupprecht's army groups claim 15 000 prisoners and 250 guns, plus 10 000 prisoners and 150 guns for another group. Artillery battles rage near Lys La Bassee canal Rheims Verdun and Lorraine.
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Associated Press
London
William
Amsterdam
Spa
Belgium
von Hindenburg
vonLudendorff
Crown Prince
Rupprecht
Lys and
la Bassee Canal
Rheims
Verdun
Lorraine
War Savings Day Observed in Nashville Tennessee
War Savings Day is being celebrated across Tennessee with speakers in over one hundred cities towns and villages urging war savings. In Nashville a thrift carnival and parade is planned this afternoon with proceeds to buy thrift stamps.
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Associated Pres
Nashville
Tenn
Tennnessee
Five Mobile firefighters resign and threaten walkout
Five members of the Mobile fire department resigned and others notified Chief C. S. McCosker they would walk out at 6 PM. Reports say up to 20 men may quit across several engine houses, including Hose Company No. 7 on Scott near Savannah streets.
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Mobile Fire Department
C. S. McCosker
No. 7
Hose Company No. 7
Scott Street
Savannah Street
Felix Revere
Revere
Tyer Kaeien 6 Union
Felix Wainen
Decrge Bi. Crawford
B. Vermille
John Harms
Thomas Jackson
McCosker
Keelcnie F. Tarr
Viré, Men's Union
Thomas L. Caine
Frank Gambrel
Bers
Germans Use Long Range Guns Shock Americans
Washington reports astonishment as German long range artillery reportedly bombards Paris from about 62 miles. Officals cite Dunkirk as a 16 to 22 mile record and discuss possible aerial torpedo or Skoda rifle developments as theories for unprecedented reach.
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Washington
Paris
Ordance
Dunm
Neuss
Dunkirk
U S TO TAKE OVER GERMAN LUMBER CO OF PENSACOLA
The government will seize control of the German American Lumber Company of Pensacola Florida and run the firm under Custodian authority. Directors named by the Allen Property Custodian Palmer will manage as the inquiry shows substantial enemy ownership. The president Kuhfenhamp is interned at Fort Oglethorpe and the firm is capitalized at 3 million dollars with mills across Florida.
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Washington Sn
Pens@cola
T Snocenes
Allen
Palmer
Kuhfenhamph
Fort Oglethorps
Florida
Terrific German Fire Pounds British Lines In Offense
London reports describe the German artillery assault as the most violent yet, with a gun every fifteen yards on one front and massive mortars that trench lines and wire. Gas shells flooded positions, but failed to breach batteries or wire as British guns fought in gas masks. Roughly 600000 Germans are said to have taken part in the offensive.
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Associated Press
London
Desault
Bullecourt
St. Quentin
Oise
RS de
Massed German Attacks Press British Line Near St Quentin
German forces launched renewed massed assaults against the British line at St Quentin as they seek a decisive western front breakthrough. The barrage caused heavy German and British casualties with reports of enemy infantry crossing the Somme canal and advancing behind the front.
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Washington
D. C
Associated Pres
St. Quentin
Germany
Canal de la Somme
U. S. Casualty List Names 28 From Washington
Washington March 23 The casualty list shows twenty eight names including five officers. Killed in action Jefferson Feigle died in action Eugene Wheatley died of accident William Wells died of other causes. Wounded slightly Arthur Gow and Arthur Booth. Others died of disease or other causes. The report lists soldiers, privates and corporals with ranks and names.
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Washington
Jefferson Felgel
Eugene R. Wheatley
William S. Wells
Arthur S. God
Arthur Booth
Jefferson Feigle
James D Galladay
Herbert J. Tucker
German transport blown up by mine near Aland islands
A German transport was blown up by a mine near the Aland islands, the Dagblad reports. Shortly after, the transport Frankland rescued the crew but was severely damaged by a second explosion. This follows the sinking of the Hindenburg at the same location.
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Associated Press
Stockholm
Aland Islands
Hindenburg
Dagblad
Frankland
Anchor Day Meeting With Much Success
Hundreds of Mobilians toured downtown areas and public buildings to support Anchor Day. Ladies' Auxiliary of the Seamen's Bethel sold insignia tags to raise funds for the mission. Wea teesee St. Taylor serves as treasurer and chairs the effort with many volunteers aiding in welfare work.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
Seamen's
Wea Teesee
St. Taylor
Unas
Recorder Says Defendants Defiant in Prohibition Case
Five defendants including Fred Shaffer Mrs Theresa Shaffer John H Jackson Aubrey Jackson and Wiley Hannibal were arraigned after a high speed chase ending with a whiskey laden car. They were ordered docketed on state prohibition charges and their cases continued to March 26. Earlier Shaffer and the two Jacksons were fined 250 and costs or 150 days for alleged liquor sale to hotel porters and posted new bonds for next Tuesday. Hannibal faces an added speeding charge.
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D. H. Edington
Fred Shaffer
Theresa Shaffer
John H. Jackson
Aubrey Jackson
Wiley Hannibal
Shaffer
Jacksons
St. Andrew
Hannibal
Prohibition raid nets multiple arrests and liquor haul
Mobile police arrested Fred Shaffer Theresa Shaffer John HM Aubrey Jack son Wiley Hannibal at 10 pm on charges of violating the prohibition law. Four suit cases of whiskey and an automobile were seized. The haul originated from New Orleans and was stopped near Nessete, with a chase ending on Government Street. Chief O'Shaughnessy reported threatening the negro Hannibal during the pursuit. A raid on a Royal and Palmetto Street building found seven quarts of whiskey and a half pint bottle, with William H. Flannagan charged and the case continued to Tuesday.
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Fred Shaffer
Theresa Shaffer
John HM
Aubrey L. Jackson
Wiley Hannibal
P. J. O’shaughnessey
Mobile
New Orleans
Theodore
Halls Mill
Fulton Road
Mayesville
Michigan Avenue
Government Street
P. J. O'Shaughnessy
Hannibal
Royal and
Palmetto Streets
P. J. O’shaughnessy
Scheuermann and Touart
William H. Flannagan
Flannagan
Lajoie Declines Brooklyn, Keeps Indianapolis Resolve
Napoleon Lajoie denies reports he will report to the Brooklyn club. He says he has promised Mr. McGill, owner of the Indianapolis club, to manage Indianapolis if the International League does not continue this year and will keep his word. He adds that reports of his Brooklyn move are not true.
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Cleveland, O
Napoleon Lajoie
Brooklyn Nationals
Brooklyn
Lajoie
McGill
Indianapolis
Firefighters strike disrupts Mobile safety operations
Felix Wainwright, president of the union, says quit firemen will respond to government plant fires if called but refuse to work elsewhere. Captain J T Wright of the Home Guards offers services and the speaker urges citizens to guard against fires as city budgets hinder salary increases. The city cannot fund higher pay, risking public property protections.
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Aséam
J. T. Wright
Home Guards
Nia
Mobile
Felix Wainwright
American fliers down German planes in Champagne and Courton
By Associated Press washinton March two American airmen are named in an official dispatch. One flyer downed a German opponent in the Champagne region and Corporal brought down another near Courton.
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Associated P. Washinor
Champagne
Courteon
Brussels Fined Two Million Marks After Flemish Demonstration
A Brussels report via the Exchange Telegraph states Germany fined the city two million marks following a recent anti Flemish demonstration. The action underscores tensions between the Belgian capital and Flemish groups amid ongoing regional strife.
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Associated P
London
Aiseiach
Rea ‘Eee
Margaret Wilson to Visit Mobile for Benefit Concert
The president’s daughter, Margaret Wilson, may perform in Mobile to raise funds for patriotic aid. Mrs Rhett coats chairman and Mr DO Harmon liaise with the Red Cross executive committee to schedule the concert likely in late April if the project is approved.
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Margaret Wilson
Mobile
France
Focal Red Cross
Rhett Coats
DO. C. Harmon
The
Red Cross
Fire destroys sheds at Merrill-Stevens shipyard
A blaze at the Merrill-Stevens shipbuilding plant two miles south of South Jacksonville caused $150,000 in losses. Three large sheds burned in the moulding department delaying the construction of five ships by a few days.
German Offensive Reported With Mixed Signals From Paris
AP dispatch from Paris notes substantial German gains yet no clear view of progress along the French line toward Paris. Reporters relay incomplete battlefield details, with the distance from Paris to the trenches cited as 74 miles and the longest field gun range at 25 miles, suggesting front activity nearer Paris though unconfirmed.
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Associated Press
Paris
Supreme effort in German assault near Ham and Mary
The report describes a major German offensive with fresh troops joining the attack on the British right flank near Ham. Intense, ongoing fighting on the northern battlefield since yesterday changed control multiple times.
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Ham
Yeste
Mary
Battlefront hell as massed attacks meet heavy fire
Report notes heavy enemy losses amid massed assaults while casualties also occur. Visibility improved late yesterday, turning the front into a hellish scene as intense artillery fire unleashed a deadly barrage.
Germans Start Firing On Paris In World War I
Paris reports German long range guns began firing on the capital with air attacks following. The bulletin notes heavy bombardment near the Arras to La Fere arc, with casualties and about fifteen wounded as the front line nears Paris at 100 kilometres away. The defense holds but the western front shows a breach, risking open field warfare if British counter attacks fail.
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Paris
West Front
Western Front
Arras
la Fere
St. Quentin
Special Services Across Churches for Intercession
A British report says churches nationwide hold special intercession for the Western Front. A pastoral letter urges prayers for a decisive engagement as Allied forces advance from The Hague toward Munich.
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Associated Presa
London
Marce
Munich
The
Hague
German Newspapers Express Confidence Amid War News
Reports from London datelined March indicate German papers show confidence in military and political prospects as Allied actions unfold. Observers note tone shifts and emphasis on strategic positions despite ongoing hostilities.
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London
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