Ten More Villages Taken by French
Paris reports rapid French progress against retreating Germans with ten villages captured on both sides of Laon. In related dispatches from London and Amsterdam rumors of Berlin voting upheaval and food scarcity are noted while fronts north of Arras show potential German withdrawal. French forces reach St. Quentin area and retake towns along the Amiens Reims line. fifty young girls are reported taken from Noyon during German evacuation.
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Noyon
Paris
Des
Laon
London
Oldenzael
Holland
Peverent
Berlin
Herlin
Reuter
Amsterdam
Arras
Labassee Canal
France
Rabia
Balfour
Aden
St. Quentin
Somme
Aisne
Tergnier
Amiens
Reims
St. Quentin Canal
Coucy-le-Chateau
Europe
French War Office
Elks Meet to Feature Initiatory Work and Visit
The local Elks lodge schedules next Friday for its regular meeting night with initiatory work and a guest District Deputy Exalted Ruler Carl Hahn from the McCormick Bank in Twin Falls. A luncheon will be served in the banquet hall and members are promised an engaging session.
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Lodge of Elks
Carl Hahn
McCormick Bank
Twin Falls
Were guilty being spies were guilty being spies
In New York on March 21 Albert Sander and Charles Wannenberg, indicted as members of the central powers war film exchange, pleaded guilty to charges of engaging in military enterprises by sending rumors to England. They will be sentenced tomorrow.
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New York
Albert Sander
Charles Wannenberg
Central Powers’ War Film Exchange
Ris
England
Kiev Orthodox Church Recognizes New Government
London reports that the Kiev Orthodox Church has recognized the new government. The coal government ordered general political amnesty.
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London
Kiev
Reuter
Petrograd
Procoal
Tornado Claims Five in Arkansas region
Five people were killed and four injured when a tornado struck Delark Arkansas today. Rescue crews searched the area as officials investigated the path of destruction and assessed the damage to homes and businesses.
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Little Rock
Mar
Delark
Arkansas
Copper Quiet as Market Holds Steady in York
Copper trading remains quiet in York as prices hold steady with no changes noted. Market observers report stable wal prices and a cautious tone among buyers and sellers amid broader metal market uncertainty.
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Metal Market
York
First National Bank of Boston to open Buenos Aires branch
Boston, March 21. F A Goodhue departs to establish a branch of the First National Bank of Boston in Buenos Aires. The branch aims to open for business by June 1 and would be the first Boston bank to operate a foreign branch.
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Boston
Mass
United States
F. A. Goodhue
Buenos Aires
First National Bank of Boston
Grand jury returns nine true bills in federal indictments
The grand jury handed down nine true bills at the federal court session. Defendants faced varied charges including conspiracy to commit offenses against the United States and illicit liquor distribution. Several pled guilty or were awaiting pleas, with sentences ranging from jail terms to fines.
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A. J. Helwett
Short Line
The
United States
Steve Adams
Satero Andrelsakes
Andrelsakes
John Pattis
Gus Tourlas
George Jeffres
John Koukoulos
Mike Kasaras
J. M. Stevens
C. D. Smith
Satero Andressakes
John Andres
James Quinn
E. H. Clark
T. A. Maginnis
Clark
Ray Childs
Fred Hellmick
T. J. Maginnis
Hellmick
Pennsylvania
Tom McVey
Bannock
John McMahon
McMahon
Hagerman
Idaho
Proclamation Calling an Extra Session of Congress
President Wilson issues a proclamation ordering an extraordinary session of the United States Congress to convene at the Capitol in Washington on April 2, 1917 at 12 o'clock noon. The notice requires all eligible members to attend and consider grave national policy communications.
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Washington
Congress of
United States
Police Shootings In Vancouver After Arrest Attempt
Vancouver police clashed with a Negro suspect after he refused arrest for assaulting a lodging house proprietor. The suspect fired from a window as officers closed in, killing the man and two bystanders in what authorities call a fatal confrontation. Chief MacLenan and nine year old George Rolph among the dead. Robert Tait identified as the suspect.
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Vancouver
B. C
MacLenan
George Rolph
Robert Tait
Tait
Universal Training Discussed in Wartime Washington
Washington reports consider a large fleet of small wooden cargo steamers to move goods through submarine zones. The idea of American army combat on European battlefields is mentioned but not adopted. Senator Chamberlain plans to reintroduce universal military training when Congress convenes, after consulting Secretary Baker. Dispatches urge leaders to hurry to Washington.
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Washington
Chamberlain
Senate Military Affairs Committee
White House
Congress
Baker
American Girl Weds Abroad at Cambridge University
Miss Florence Katherine Spencer of New York City and formerly of St. Louis married Philip Worsley Vived in Emanuel chapel at Cambridge University. The groom is known in English education and has previously served as acting head of Emanuel College.
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London
Emanuel Chapel
Cambridge University
Florence Katherine Spencer
Richard Franklin Spencer
New York City
St. Louis
Philip Worsley Vived
Emanuel College
Cambridge
University
Extra Session Date Advanced by President
Westminster report notes Andrew Bonar Law says Britain’s daily government expenditure for 1916 17 averages about 6 million pounds. The nominal national debt stands around 8.9 billion pounds with allies and dominions owing 964 million. From February 11 to March 31 daily outlays rose to about 7.26 million, with heavy payments driving total daily spend above a million in that period.
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London
Mar
House of Commons
Andrew Bonar Law
Bonar Law
Great Britain
Dominions
Young elk doing fine near Mink Creek
Reports from Mink Creek describe nine elk observed feeding near the forest nursery, well by winter, and likely to increase by spring. Deputy Game Warden Lehrbas expects more elk from Gardner Wyoming to be released in the same area.
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Mink Creek
Forest Nursery
Lehrbas
Gardner
Wyoming
Rock Island Pays Off Debts
New York March 21 Receiver Dickson of the Rock Island was authorized by Federal Judge Hough to pay off over 3,000,000 dollars in obligations on the road under receiver ship for two years. The move is expected to open the way for reorganization of the railroad.
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New York
Dickson
Rock Island
Hough
War Would Mean Allied Support
Washington officials expect a U S war declaration to trigger broader anti submarine actions and allied support. Cabinet discussions say the United States should open ports to entente warships and extend large credits for supplies while cooperating with allied fleets to clear shipping lanes.
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United States
Entente Alles
Call Issued for Extra Session on War with Germany
Washington called an extra session for April 2 to act on a state of war with Germany. The president outlines grave international questions and mobilization accelerates navy and army efforts including 115 million dollars in submarine chasers and rapid shipbuilding. Allies believe the move signals U S entry into the war.
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Washington
Labor Union Masque Ball plans temple fund drive
Labor unions in the city plan to build a temple and to raise funds with a mammoth mask ball on April 19 at McNichols Wright hall. Prizes will be awarded for best costumes and other events will follow as the campaign proceeds.
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McNichols & Wright Hall
Norwegian Steamer Hit by German Submarine
Washington reports torpedo damage to a Norwegian steamer by a German submarine on March 14. One American was aboard the vessel and the incident was relayed to state authorities.
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Washington
Mar
Orate Cesartment
German Duke Arrested in London, Mecklenberg Strelitz Held
London dispatch reports the Duke of Mecklenburg Strelitz has been arrested and presented before the German authorities. The arrest underscores a significant action against a noted noble figure in the German house.
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London
Mar
Duke of Mecklenburg
Five Americans Killed on Vigilancia
American Consul Skinner reports five Americans were killed when the vessel Vigilancia was attacked near London on March 21. The incident adds to wartime losses and prompts consular inquiries.
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London
Mar
Skinner
Emperor and Empress Under Arrest
London dispatch reports the Russian government has ordered the deposed emperor and consort to be regarded as deprived of liberty and to be brought to Tsarko e Selo. Reuter's Petrograd correspondent telegraphs this development.
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London
Tsarkoe Selo
Reuter
Petrograd
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