Americans beat Germans in two frontier engagements
American forces in France repelled two fresh German thrusts along the Chemin des Dames line and near Toul. Hand to hand combat near Toul left German troops retreating, with American casualties including one captain killed and ten captured. German reports claim twelve prisoners taken near Leichprey.
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Officials Weigh Siberian Problem Amid Rising Tension
Special to the Nugget reports officials in Washington weighing the Siberian issue as Germany’s aggression and Pacific access pressures mount. They note unemployment, proximity, and Japanese strength shape stance, with warnings that U S plans may appease or deter the threat. Strong opinions split over whether action risks further provocation.
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German Armies Move to Cut Off Petrograd Supplies
London March 2 An Exchange Tele event reports German forces moving toward Bologanie on the Moscow Petrograd railway to sever Petrograd’s food and supply lines. The goal is to compel the capital to capitulate to starvation and accelerate a broader encirclement or siege, with a retrograde movement suggesting restraint before an actual investment. Bolsheviki Driven From Kiev by Germans. Kiev liberated by German forces from Bolshevik control, restored to Ukrainian government per War Office announcement.
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Wilson orders round-up of alien disturbers and I W W
Secretary of Labor Wilson issues a nationwide roundup targeting alien disturbers and radicals amid wartime unrest in the Pacific Northwest. The order calls for deportation and confinement of saboteurs and anarchists including members of the Industrial Workers of the World. authorities will investigate I W W activities around Seattle and the Northwest.
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Wilson
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Germans Aggressive Reuniting Russians In Unity Push
A report from Vologda and Calgary confirms renewed German aggression in Russia is spurring nationwide unity and patriotic mobilization against a separate peace, with soldiers and workers urging battle to a finish for the revolution, signaling a strengthened national cohesion. A separate item notes Premier Brewster's pneumonia battle in Calgary as doctors expect recovery, barring complications. An additional brief details a San Diego hotel saved by timely discovery of dynamite hidden in Irish harbels, preventing likely blast and damage to the Maryland hotel, with Army officers among potential residents.
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Maryland Hotel
Loss of Navy Tug Cherokee Off Delaware Capes
The Navy reports the American tug Cherokee foundered February 27 off Ferwick Island lightship twenty two miles from the Delaware Capes. About thirty officers and men are believed lost. Survivors reached shore on two life rafts. two others perished from exposure after being washed overboard. Bodies recovered were taken to Philadelphia.
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Navy Department
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Delaware Capes
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Philadelphia
Wilson May Commandeer Lumber
Special to the Nugget by Associated Press reports Wilson may commandeer lumber for government use as part of wartime measures. The Senate considers powers for the president and armed forces to requisition materials, with lawmakers debating authorization and oversight.
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Lumbermen Adopt Eight Hour Day
Special to the Nugget reports lumbermen adopt an eight hour workday amid agitation in the industry. The movement gains support from labor groups and local officials as a push for standardizing hours across timber operations enters a decisive phase. The article notes governmental and industry responses and references union involvement and proposed working conditions.
Veterans Get Special Rates for Tulsa War Veterans
Washington announces special transportation rates for old vets attending the Tulsa war veterans event in summer. Grand Army attendees and general conclave participants enjoy the same privilege, with no interference to regular transport. Daniels commends Machinist Mate W J Petty for heroism aiding Storekeeper John McGinley who fell overboard from the Kennedy near Ketchikan Alaska.
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