Heavy Industrial Growth in Mobile With New Docks and Plants
Reports from Mobile describe rapid industrial expansion with new Arlington pier works by Chesley Earl Heimbach and Buffalo partners, a 10,000-ton dock approved by the navy, and Alabama Dry Dock increasing payroll to reach 50 000 dollars weekly within three months. News from Washington notes Wilson summoning executive war council members to the White House for a 2 30 pm meeting. London reports German war correspondents say Ludendorff planned offensive actions with eastern front developments and a castle near St Quentin used as a command post.
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Mobile
Chesley, Earl & Heimbach
Buffalo
N. Y
Arlington Pier
Mobile Bay
Alabama Dry Dock and Shipbuilder Company
Pinson
Re. Naval
Associated Press
London
Ludendorff
Exchange Telegraph Company
Eee General
Iday
St. Quentin
New Yorker Admits Accidental Fire Causing Jersey City Explosion
Jacob E. Altman 53, an employee at the Jarvis warehouse, confessed to the Newark police that an ember from a cigarette dropped on inflammable materials started the blaze that blew the warehouse. He said he tried to stamp it out, cried a warning, then fled as it worsened. Altman, American-born with a German father and French mother, was handed to Jersey City police. Smoking in the warehouse was prohibited.
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Associated Press
New York
Jacob E. Altman
Jarvis
Jersey City
Altman
Jarvis Warehouse
Germans Press Southwest of Ham Against Allied Lines
Allied positions hold as Germans renew efforts to breach the British line near Roye and Noyon while extending open warfare. British headquarters report heavy fighting, with German losses cited at about fifty percent and a continuing attempt to split the Allied front near Amiens.
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Associated Press
Franc
Ham
Roye
Noyon
France
Peror
Colmen
Alber
Amiens
Terman Higher Command
Somme
Kaiser and Ludendorff Clash Over Western Offensive
In Paris a Swiss visitor who met with the Temps correspondent reports Emperor William II and General von Ludendorff had a sharp quarrel in Berlin before the planned western front offensive. The general reportedly pressed for authority while claiming to seek peace, insisting his offensive plans could bring it about.
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Associated Press
Paris
Emperor Wiliam
von Ludendorff
Zurich
Eens
Temps
Berlin
Rmare
Dendorff
Thamperor
Germany
von “Cudendorff
Anniversary of the Battle for Spanish Fort and Blakeley
The piece notes March 27 as the 53rd anniversary of the first guns fired on Spanish Fort and Fort Blakeley marking Canby and Steele campaigns in Mobile Bay in 1865. It cites 32 000 Union troops under Canby advancing on Spanish Fort and 13 200 under Steele toward Blakeley with about 9 000 Confederate defenders. It mentions Fort Huger and Fort Tracy and local witnesses like R E Daly Sr and Spring Hill College professor Mrs Paul Boudousquie.
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Spanish Fort
Fort Blakeley
General Canby
Mobile
Mobile ‘Bay
General Steele
Pensacola
Round Nun
Spring Hill College
Confed
Daly
Sines Forts
New Y M C A Hut Dedication at Fort Morgan
The dedication of the Y M C A hut at Fort Morgan occurs this afternoon with exercises. A large Mobile crowd will travel by the Hola id to attend. Lieut Col Connely and John E Mitchell will speak. James R Hagan prepared the program. The siding is nearly finished, measuring 40 by 112 feet, and a dance will follow the ceremony.
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Fort Morgan
Col. Connely
John. E. Mitchell
Mobile
James R. Hagan
Automobile Fire Damages Car In Backfiring Blaze
Police report a car owned by the Post Office Gar wee was badly damaged by fire today. The vehicle driven by Henry Farm was ignited when the engine backfired and the flames were extinguished with water.
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William N
Henry Farm
Garwee
San End
State food agencies urged to requisition loaded wheat stocks
Washington March 7 state food administrators will be urged to requisition nearly any stocks of wheat being boarded. A general order to this effect is not yet promulgated but state officials indicate steps are underway to secure supplies for distribution.
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Washington
Americans Counter Attacks On Front Near Ka Fere
Dispatch from Paris notes American troops took part in counter attacks along the front near Ka Fere. The German reply repulsed the actions and fell back toward the Oise canal after a strong Allied push. A military commentator says American participation was symbolic yet allied forces supplied the British with valued support.
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Amsterm Mat
Gerfrontier
Ka Fere
Vorwaerts
Baterday
Rne
Coun
Oise
Canal
Walla
Paris
Demet
Americans in relief attempt near La Fere noted by German press
Berlin war correspondents briefly mention American troops in the attempted relief near La Fere but ignore the fate of any American prisoners. Hoeler of the Tageblatt says the Americans now face war’s reality. Deutsche Tages Zeitung calls the U S capture and hardship a test of bravery versus German forces.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
la Fere
Erica
Im Hoeler
Berlin
Gary Expert Worked On Big Gun Shells
Gary Ind March 27 Joseph Jakow bik employed at the Skoda gun works near Pimece where the 30 gun shells used in German bombardment are produced. The projectiles measure six to ten feet in length and are torpedo shaped with three-metal construction.
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Gary
Associated Press
Ind
Joseph Jakowbik
Amuniti Zee
Oe Cae Eee Sheet Company
Sedsad Obesha Sista Dee
Paris
Jakowbik
Skoda
Pimece
Weather Forecast: Fair Tonight Through Thursday
A modest warming trend is noted with fair skies tonight and Thursday. The forecast covers regional conditions with light breezes and no precipitation expected in the extreme southwest area.
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A-abeme
Clemenceau Sees Confidence High Amid Front Struggle
In Paris Premier Clemenceau told deputies in the lobby that confidence is justified as German attack strength wanes. Latest front reports say the German assault has weakened after recent fierce fighting, with Franco British command planning battles on favorable ground and awaiting decisive moments.
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Associated Press
Paris
Clemenceau
German Reserves Exhausted In West Front Drive
Field Marshal Haig says German reserves are exhausted as their western offensive proceeds. American gunners northwest of Toul force the Germans from Richecourt and shell St. Boussant and other rear positions. Gas shells fly on both sides while no enemy action is reported east of Luneville.
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Cambrai
Haig
Troumaioe
Toul
Richecour
Pershing Reports No New Updates on Western Front
General Pershing cabled the War Department saying nothing to report about American troops’ progress on the western front. Officials awaited confirmation on American participation alongside French and British forces and noted training and possible deployment of American heavy artillery and tank detachments in coordination with Allied units.
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Pershing
Washington
General Pershing
War Department
Department
Bliss
Paris
Inter-Allied War Council
Pingfort
Meral Pershing
Nesle
Noyon
Associated Press
England
France
Haig Replies to Wilson Cablegram
Field Marshal Haig sent a grateful reply to President Wilson at the White House acknowledging the steadfastness and valor of Allied soldiers in the great battle. He expressed deep thanks and stated the belief in the justice of the cause and determination to fight on until freedom of mankind is secured.
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Washington
Haig
Wilson
White House
Non-Coms Show Up Well in German Tactics
A Daily Mail correspondent notes German non commissioned officers have proved valuable by leading and rallying troops with energy and tact. The writer counters claims that NCOs would be lacking in these qualities. The report reflects Allied observations on German army effectiveness.
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London
Daily Mail
Believe Turning Point Reached in France Battle
Washington reports belief that a turning point in the French battle is near as Allied forces watch the front held by France. British press hints of changes bolster the view that a strategic withdrawal fits a plan to launch a major counteroffensive.
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Associated Press
Washington
France
Wounded Britons Return as Crowds Cheer in London
Four train loads of wounded officers and men from the battle front in France arrived in London. Crowds cheered as they were moved to ambulances and flowers were tossed. A wounded man described the shelling by saying Fritz rained shells on them like hail.
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Associated Press
London
France
Ike
Fritz
Noon Edition of The News Item Reports Frontline Battle
The News Item announces an extra edition issued at noon during heavy allied front battle coverage. It says this AP supplied material is not conclusive but chronicles early morning reports for readers who want to follow events more closely than regular editions allow.
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Associated Press
Germans Hold Up Everywhere Says French War Report
Paris reports a German retreat after heavy losses with the German advance slowed. The French line runs through Lachelle St. Aurin Beauvraignes north of Lassigny to the Oise left bank. Night reconnaissance attempts were repulsed and bombardment continued along the front.
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Paris
Lachelle
St. Aurin
Beauvraignes
Lassigny
Noyon
Oise
Noyos
British repulse gas attack south of the Somme
London reports a heavy night assault against the new British line south of the Somme was repulsed after severe fighting. Attacks yesterday afternoon and evening astride the Somme forced British troops back briefly near Bray, with further local fighting north and northeast of Albert while front lines largely hold.
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Associated Press
London
Somme
War Office
Bray
Albert
German Papers Talk Victory
Amsterdam dispatch reports German press reacting to battlefield shifts. Cologne Volks Zeitung says terms once acceptable are no longer viable and Germany may demand a submissive peace as the war continues.
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Amsterdam
Gees
Cologne
Volks
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