German Activity Dims Near Verdun French Attack Becomes Successful
Paris reports a general drop in German operations around Verdun with infantry inactivity and no artillery for two days on the northern and eastern fronts. French forces struck near Parroy forest in Lorraine, blowing German trenches and taking prisoners after a mined advance, while German forces shell south of Malincourt and redeploy toward Avoûrt woods.
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Bernstorff Linked to Turpitz Retirement in U S Report
State Department cites Count von Bernstorff as mainly responsible for Admiral von Turpitz leaving the German navy ministry over submarine policy. U S relations and U boat tactics influenced the sudden withdrawal, with Germany to disavow an attack if proof shows a submarine acted against orders. Rose's candy store advertises reserve seats at Eagle Hall for April 1 Scrap of Paper event.
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U S Sends Reminder to Carranza on Rail Route for Troops
Washington reports a state department memo asks Carranza for immediate consent to use Mexican railways to supply American forces pursuing Villa. Funston notes risk of halted advances if rail access is denied. Colonia Dublan via Columbus says air corps has field stations and six biplanes scout up to 250 miles south of the border.
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Washington
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Colonia Dublan
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Two American Planes Reported Destroyed in Mexico
Washington March 28 General Funston reports extreme difficulty keeping 200 miles of supply lines open for American forces below Casa Grandes. Supplies are moved by auto and pack trains due to no railroad communication. Carranza has not replied to using the Mexican railroad. Two American aeroplanes in the expedition are said to have been destroyed with no details yet received.
President Wilson Denounces Hype on Mexican Intervention
President Wilson issues a public statement denouncing alarmist reports about Mexico and warns against intervention efforts. He urges trusting the government to resolve the matter peacefully and states the United States will not intervene under any circumstances. Nugget office advertises printing services at low prices.
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Part of torpedo found aboard Sussex in Boulogne
Consular agent Whitman reports French officials found a bronze fragment resembling a torpedo on the steamer Sussex at Boulogne harbor. Experts will determine if it was part of the deadly underwater weapon. Tensions over the submarine crisis rise as Berlin denies involvement.
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German forces retreat along Greek frontier
Dispatches from Salonika report that German troops have been forced to retire from Greek territory along the frontier. It is the first indication that Entente forces are active in the region and the renewed offensive may precede a broader Balkans push by the allies.
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Salonika
Greece
Balkans
Mrs Judson Harmon dies after lingering illness in Cincinnati
Cincinnati mourns as Mrs. Judson Harmon wife of Ohio’s former governor dies at home after a prolonged illness. The day’s notices include progress in the Englishman and Sussex incidents with a state department briefing for submission to the president and advisors. In Petrograd Minister Sazonoff repeats Russia’s demand for free access to the Mediterranean through the Dardanelles as a war settlement condition.
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Sazonoff
Duma
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Dardanelles
Senate Republicans Plan For More Troops
Senate Republicans met Saturday to devise a plan to ask for more troops at the border but failed to decide on any specific line of effort after several hours of session.
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Washington
Senate Republicans
Berlin Reports Destruction of AEROS
Berlin reports the destruction of the AEROS facility in a major incident. Officials investigate the attack details and assess regional impact on air defense operations. The event heightens security measures across key sites and prompts international responses.
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Berlin
Launching party drowned in collision near Aljejo Bay
Six persons drowned when a pleasure craft taking a party to a launching sank after being struck by the Standard Oil tank steamer Co linga in heavy fog near Allejo. The tanker hid in the fog and could not avoid the collision.
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New Arrival in Home of Sayres
An infant daughter arrived at the home of Mrs. Francis V. Sayres as air raid alarms sounded in northern Europe. The report notes a German air action near Sylthe island and an attempt to reach the area by Allied aircraft, with rescuers locating the crash site later.
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Philadelphia
Sylthe
Francis V. Say- Schlesweig
Washington
Bitter fighting renews along Austro Italian front in Tyrol and Carnic Alps
Dispatches from Rome report heavy engagements as Italian forces launch a vigorous offensive in the Carnic Alps and near Goritz and Morfalcone. Weather improves and helps renewed attacks across the Tyrolean front with reports of severe combat north of Morfalcone toward Salcano.
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Rome
Carnic Alps
Goritz
Air battles damage German planes in defensive actions
Several ineffective attempts to destroy military depots in the section are described. Air battles between German and Allied aircraft damaged several enemy machines and forced them to withdraw.
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Everal
British Lose Three Airships in German Raid
Three British aircraft taking part in a raid on Sehlesweig and Holstein Wes sentag are reported missing by the War Office. It is believed they were destroyed or captured by German forces. The squadron damaged airship sheds and repair shops at three points.
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Democratic National Committee Secretary Dies After Pneumonia Attack
President Wilson mourned the sudden death of the Democratic National Committee secretary, an old trusted friend, after being informed of the pneumonia attack and expressing deep regret.
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