British War Front Hits and German Offensive Fades
The British defense holds on a broad western front as Haig reports the first stage of the German offensive failed to meet its aims. German attacks around Cambrai and Le Quesnoy provoked strong British counter assaults, including a notable tank and infantry action at Dolgness. Berlin claims gains near Arras, while British monitors strike Ostend and air units target Helgoland. The front remains tense with heavy losses reported on both sides.
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France
Associated Press
Crobellos
Berlin Announces Great Offensive Opens Decisive Battle
London dispatch cites the PacGlische Rundachau of Berlin announcing a decisive western offensive opening today. The German people celebrate the campaign as a turning point in the war with England and Germany facing a single combat to decide mankind’s future position.
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London
Pacglische Rundachau
Berlin
Copenhagen
England
Germany
Execution of Catholic Priests Reported in Brussels
London dispatch reports the Brussels execution of two Roman Catholic priests on espionage charges. Eight other priests are said to have been sentenced to life hard labor for espionage, with the dispatch noting the broader Catholic clerical case in Belgium.
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London
Brussels
Fighting on Italian Front Advances and Artillery Action
Rome dispatch reports increasing activity on the Italian front with Italian forces driving back patrols along multiple points and ejecting an Austrian detachment at a forward position in the Frensela valley sector. Piave artillery fighting intensifies as all sides exchange fire.
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Rome
Piekting 13
War Office
Frensela
Piave
Destruction of German Lines Reported by American Artillery
American artillery flattened the first and second German lines east of Janeville and in the sector northwest of Toul. A patrol crossed No Man's Land, finding the frontline wiped out, while deserters surrendered to American patrols and provided information. German attack efforts and air raids continued with limited success.
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France
Associated Press
Janeville
Hnes
No Man's Land
Toul
Luneville
U-Boat Holds Up Spanish Liner
Caniz Spain March 21 A German submarine stopped the Spanish trans Atlantic liner Montevideo en route to New York on Tuesday forcing the ship to return to its port after the encounter, reported by local sources.
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Caniz
Spain
Montevideo
New York
Murderer Hangs Self in Jail in Texas
Sweetwater Texas March 22 Si Bostick arrested in Garsa county Tuesday in connection with the killing at Clairemont of C. Co Higgins former district Judge hanged himself in jail here last night.
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Tex
Si Bostick
Garsa County
Clairemont
C. Co. Higgins
Princess Helps Women Workers in War Relief
Princess Mary of England is an ardent war relief worker. Her chief interest is the welfare of women who have taken the place of men in factories.
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Princess Mary of England
Pacific Raider Captured Near Pacific Port
A German raider operating in the Pacific Ocean has been captured by a United States cruiser and is being towed to port. The small vessel, outfitted on the west coast of Mexico, carried a German crew and may have sunk merchant ships. Investigations into its clearance papers are underway by the Department of Justice.
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Parcific Ocean
United States
Mexico
Department of Justice Agente
Berlin dispatch reports Allied positions under heavy assault
The official statement says from southeast of Arras to Ta Fore British lines were attacked by our artillery and mine throwers with infantry storming into many sectors and taking prisoners. Firing intensified between Ta Fore and Soissons on both Rheims sides and in the Champagne. Ostend, Bellgamt, and French Flanders saw continued heavy artillery duels. Reconnoitering detachments penetrated enemy lines, batteries before Verdun and front-line artillery fire increased. Other theaters reported nothing new.
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Germana
Berlin
British Admiralty
Per -Wireless Press
Arras
le Fere
War Office
Belgium
French Flanders
Ostend
London
Qise
Sensee
von Hindenburg
Paris
Amiens
Main
la Bassee Canal
Ypres
Flanders
Verdun
Lorraine
Helgoland
Denmanty
Hague
Holland
Germany
United States
Great Britain
Atsement
Ural
Ta Fere
Soissong
Rheima
Champagne
Bar
Bellgamt
Nes
Damage From British Air Raid Shocks Mannheim Residents
Reports from Mannheim indicate extensive damage after a Monday British aerial attack. Fires raged near the railway station, a powder factory with a gas plant exploded, and panic led many residents to flee toward Switzerland.
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Qeneva
Mannheim
Germany
Switzerland
Washington
Prespis Continuary Department
Berlin
Manley
Evanston Wyoming Subscribers Notice
Mr. Joseph Knuason, formerly agent of The Standard at Evanston Wyoming, is no longer connected with this paper and has not been for the past twenty days. Delivery routes and collections will be in the hands of G. Johnson until further notice. No money should be paid to anyone except BEB Johnson. Any other collector should be reported to him at Ogden Standard.
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The
Standard
Evanston
Wyo
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Beb
Johnson
Quer
Ogden Standard
New Wheat Bill Goes to House After Senate Vote
Washington March 22 The agricultural appropriation bill passed by the Senate carries a Gore amendment raising the wheat price to 2.50 a bushel amid a looming conference fight. The amendment passed 49 to 18 after five days of debate and now heads to House action with administration leaders wary of a presidential veto if opposition endures. London March 22 The Miners Federation reportedly accepts the government plan on polary service and combing pat?
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Washington
Senate
House
Paris War Report Details German Attacks and Allied Defense
Paris dispatch summarizes night German raids with limited success, French troops repulsing attacks near Jovincourt Gedal Courcy and Mont Camillet. Heavy artillery and gas shells on the Champagne front, three German infantry assaults near Hurlus repelled, Meuse and Aisne sectors bombarded. Macedonian front notes air bombing of Struma and Vardar valleys and downing an enemy plane. Belgian fronts report German artillery striking inland communications.
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War Office
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Gedal
Courcy
Aisne
Champagne
Mont
Camillet
Mausanis
Woeyrn
Herbetin
Dunkirk
Panno
Itla
Hurlus
Thirlng
Micette
Alant
Rheims
Helghts
Ll-Sur- Tourbe
Gertian
Suippes
Mouthois
Meuse
Weevre
Maccedonian Front
Glevgheli
Monastir
Avilors
Struma
Vardar
Mogtena
German Offensive Under Siege as 19 Divisions Identified
British dispatches from London report 19 German divisions identified in yesterday’s fighting. The great offensive on the western front is described as a German failure so far, with heavy German losses and British counterattacks restoring some positions. Artillery battles rage as Austrian and Bulgarian units are noted to reinforce, while Italian front operations grow more active.
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London
Sybling
Reuter
Douglas Haig
Arras
la Fere
William
von Hindenburg
von Lidecdorft
Italing Front
Rome
London Reports Hold The German Offensive Yet
London March 22 The eagerly awaited bulletin today described a fierce battle with the enemy held and suffering heavy losses. Officials caution further heavy fighting is anticipated as the preliminary round seems to favor the Allied intents. A massive artillery duel shook Kent as houses trembled from the concussions.
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Kent
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