World War I Yank casualty numbers revealed by Gen March
Gen March released figures showing 1,290,002 American troops faced battle, with 50,000 battle deaths and detailed division losses across units. The report, covering both domestic and overseas personnel, cites officers and men mobilized, demobilization progress, and reduced mobilization centers, reflecting extensive crisis reports among soldiers.
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United & States
Bud
Marek
Givnage
Tee
Lareh
Toth
March
Sid
Fort Bliss
Vexas
Fone Oguedo
AL Russel
Weom
France
Marek Sai
Plot to overthrow Hungarian Republic Foiled in Budapest
A pilot aiming to restore the emperor in Hungary was discovered and thwarted in Budapest. Count Somich was arrested along with two policemen and eighteen others said to be involved in the plot.
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Aurich
Hungary
Budapest
Count Somich
Dividing the German Fleet Among Allies
March dispatch reports American Navy position on dividing the German fleet among the Allies. The article notes opposition by the President to sinking the fleet, while officials consider preserving ships to save costs and bolster the U.S. building program under Navy Secretary Daniels.
Francis Tells of Experiences in Dark Russia
David R. Francis American Ambassador to Russia testified before the Senate Bolshevik committee on the two year mark since the Russian Revolution. He recalled his relief at early revolution but stated the Bolshevik takeover hindered recognition and warned that delaying the war could have let Germany gain a permanent Russian foothold. He claimed Germany controlled Petrograd banks and chemical industry, sugar interests at Kiev, power plants in Petrograd and Moscow, and even sales of American goods via German agents.
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Washington
David R. Francis
Russia
Senate Polsheviki
United
Adin
Moscow
Francis
British Aviator G W Baker Plans Atlantic Flight May
Winnipeg report says Major G W Baker V C D S O a noted ace who downed over 50 German airliners while with British forces will attempt an Atlantic crossing in May. The veteran aviator announced the plan today amid wartime excitement over his upcoming flight.
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Atlantic
Winnipeg
Man
G. W. Baker
Weather outlook for Western Pennsylvania
Forecast for Western Pennsylvania calls for rain or snow tonight and Sunday with slightly warmer temperatures tonight.
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Neton
Pennsylvania
Fighting in Berlin Ends at Noon After Street Clash
Telegraph dispatch from Copenhagen reports fighting in Berlin ceased at noon. Spartacists defeated and deserters disarmed as calm returned to the streets of the German capital.
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Copenhagen
Four Hundred Die in Berlin Uprising Bloodshed
A Berlin week of fighting left around 150 killed and 500 wounded as clashes intensified in the capital. Reports from Copenhagen and Basel via wireless dispatches say the Spartacists were defeated and government troops regained control of major buildings.
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London
Beratroon
Copenhagen
Herlin
Gustave Noske
Ontra Croops
Benin
Sparta
Royal Stables
Basle
Berlin
de Gsovernment
Ano
Rioting by Canadian Troops in London Leaves Dozens Dead
Reports state twenty six soldiers were killed and about forty wounded in clashes at Kintaal Park military camp London. A major from New Brunswick reportedly among the dead. dispute over demobilization speed sparked the riot. War office says the trouble is resolved and order restored.
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London
Kintaal Park
War Office
Famous Bryan Arbitration Treaty Extended Five Years
A five year extension of the famous Bryan arbitration treaty was signed by the Irish ambassador and the Dutch minister at the State Department in Washington. The move prolongs a key international agreement noted for its long standing role in dispute resolution between involved nations.
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Washington
State Department
Allied forces placed at disposal in Adriatic clash recap
A dispatch from Paris reports that an Allied force is placed at the disposal of Admiral Niblack to detain a steamer amid tensions between Italian and Yugoslav forces near Spalato. The committee of Admirals outlines measures to prevent repetition of clashes, noting actions from the Paris embassy and cabling authorities.
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Adriatic
Kington
Niblack
Adriat
Spalazo
Paris
Cabie
Committee of Admi
Americans File Claims Against Central Powers
Washington March reports that American citizens have filed with the State Department claims against the Central Powers for loss of life and injury, plus destruction of vessels and property. The total alleged losses reach into the billions, with thousands of claims already filed and more expected. Claims are categorized as depredations under unrestricted submarine warfare and other acts, and as destruction or requisition of American property in enemy or occupied territories. The State Department estimates American property in those territories at about 500 million dollars and will present the claims to the peace conference via the American delegation.
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Washington, Marready
United States
Germany
Secord
Central Powers
State Department
President Keeps Close Advisement Aboard Ship
The President is being kept closely advised of every development as his second overseas voyage proceeds. He slept late and began the day with a rising deck exercise aboard the vessel while wireless dispatches from Secretary Lansing indicate that most major phases are entering the settling phase.
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George Washington
Wilson Jr
Lansing
Ganaman Parliament Printing Tied Up by Strike
Jana Oni reports that the Canadian Parliament printing was halted by a strike of 160 government pressmen demanding higher wages. The stoppage halted all official printing with potential delays in parliamentary communications and documents.
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Ganaman Parliament
Jana
Oni
Bavaria Given Warning Ultimatum From Hungarian Government
London March 8 The German government sent an ultimatum to dayning that provokes no tolerance for Bolshevik influence. It warned that the forces of the Central government will be used to suppress the Bolshevist government and enforce constitutional methods.
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Ndon
Plan Decided Upon to Supply Hungry Germany
Correspondents report negotiations for German supplies will reopen after the armistice break. Lloyd George and Clemenceau meet to discuss a plan to feed Germany with Hoover overseeing European food relief. Potsash and nitrates are available in Germany in exchange terms, with Spa as the negotiation site.
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T. Parkerson
FON
S. Stati
Marey
Germany
Armistice Commission
Lloyd-George
Clemencea
Hoover
Fiume
Trieste
Spa
Alli
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M. House
Clemenceau
Feo
Lansing
LE N.S
Paris
Aimerican
Closer Trade Talks With South America Sought
Washington March 8 closer trade development between the United States and the South American republics will be discussed at an informal conference March 15 John Barrett director general of the Pan American union said invitations have been sent to heads of all government departments and bureaus involved in Pan American commerce Barrett noted many who helped the government during the war are leaving Washington and should be brought to speak for an exchange of ideas and suggestions before they depart.
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Washington
United States
John Barrett
Pan- American Union
Barrett
Territorial Dispute to Be Raised by U S in France
The United States will raise the territorial dispute over land ordering the northern Adriatic shores during President’s arrival in France. The issue could heighten tensions in southern Europe and provoke broader conflict.
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Adriatic
Europe
America
Delegates anxious to learn if constitution will be amended
Paris dispatch reports delegates seek changes to the league covenant. President Wilson faces pressure to propose amendments as Italian and Jugoslav tensions influence talks. French and other powers debate an international policing idea while the final covenant may emerge as a separate treaty component.
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Robert J. Prew
SN. S
Paris
Wilson
Ace Deleretes
Norflk
Europe
Ibach
Win
Jugen
Adri
Leon Bourgoise
League of Nations Commission
Germany
New York
March
League of Nations
Wiseen
Metropolitan Opera House
France
Wison
Sry Toan
Tait
7500 More of 27th Division Are On the Way
Washington March 8 The transport Amerind Mount Vernon carrying about 7500 additional officers and men of the 27th New York division from Brest is due in New York March 13. The ship carries 85 officers 2674 men with Brigadier General James D. Glennan and includes field artillery regiments and mobile hospital units.
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Amerind
Mount Vernon
27Th
New York
Brest
War Department
Supply, Sanitary and Ammunition Jr
Military Police
James D. Glennan
America
52Nd Field Artillery Brigade
March
Missouri
South Carolina
New Port News
Alabama man held for murder aboard fast train
West of Alabama, Ala., is held here for the murder of W. C. Kittineer of Bridgeport, Conn., aboard a Chesapeake and Ohio train crew brought here. West, intoxicated, is charged after Kittinger accused him of stealing $20. West drew a revolver and fired.
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James
Alab
Ala
W. C. Kitttimeer
Bridgeport
Conn
Ohio
West
Kittineer
Kittinger
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Swedish Postmaster General Flies to New York for Air Mail Day
The Swedish postmaster general Dr Jul Jublin traveled from Washington to New York aboard the postal air plane to attend the New York aeronautical exposition designated air mail day. Also on the trip were Second Assistant Postmaster General Praeger and staff who left by train for the event.
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Aghnington
New York
Jul Jublin
Sweden
K. Jublin
America
Praeger
New York T
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