Repeal urged of Alaska foreign tonnage exemption
Special to the Nugget reports the Alaska Territorial Council of Defense sending a plea to Washington to repeal the foreign tonnage amendment. The move aims to protect Wrangell, Ketichikan Pete burg, and Juneau fishing interests from potential harm caused by transportation limits and the loss of Alaska canning business. The message argues that retaining the exemption damages American coastwise trade and threatens local fisheries.
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Juneau
Alaska
Alaska Territorial Council of Defense
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Washington, D.C
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Peteburg
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War n Against Peace Urges Russians to Reject Deal
Special dispatch from Petrograd reports Bolshevik leaders warn Russians that ratifying any peace terms will cost them mail rights and freedoms. Trotsky is cited as directing actions against opponents while Western officials debate Bolshevik cooperation with the Allies to block German capitulation.
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Wabeinotomn
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Vines
Holsheviki
Certiatt Lenine
Frances Petrograd
Pathes
Belief Germany will not take offensive until forced
Washington March 18 The War Department weekly review says Germany shows no plan to launch a spring offensive on the Western front and will fight only when compelled. It notes German forces shifted from Russia and Galicia for defense, with reserves behind the lines, while American troops operate on five fronts near the front.
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Washigton
Germany
Western Front
War Demartment Weekly
Offiei Bulletin
Department Review
West Front
Free Battle Front
War Department
Russia
Galicia
Tip Piefel
French Gain In Heavy Offensive Along The Meuse River
French forces press along both sides of the Meuse near Verdun in a heavy offensive. They reportedly secured a wide wedge into German positions eight hundred yards deep and fourteen hundred yards wide on the western bank while east of the river no gains were reported. German counterattacks followed as the engagement emerged as a major action on the Prenet front, signaling possible renewed offensives.
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Associated Press
Associated
Petain
Verdun
French War Office
Foyshi
Prenet
Spying Evidence Hints German Penetration North Toul Front
Reports from Allied officers indicate German spies operate behind American battle lines north of Toul. An incident in the Toul sector shows a sentry firing at flashes from a deserted house, with further evidence from cut telephone lines and battlefield disruptions. Paris explosions near Lafourceure, Americ an ambulances aiding the wounded, and Daylight Saving law debate follow in dispatches.
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Toul
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Toul Front
Paris
Lafourceure
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