Greatest Battle of the War May Be in Prospect
Observers believe the current German bombardment from the Scarpe to south of St Quentin signals a potential major German drive on the western front. British raids at St Quentin Messines and Houthoulst forest yielded prisoners and guns as part of widened front actions.
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World War Bill Grants President Power Over Property
Washington March 21 Senator Chamberlain chairing the military affairs committee introduced a war department measure sent to Congress yesterday. The bill would give the president near blanket authority to seize all real and personal property in the United States. It was referred back to the military committee for investigation amid expected strong opposition over its vast powers. Chamberlain said he acted at the department’s request.
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Rail Bill Signed After Stormy Congress Voyage
Washington March 21 the rail Tread bill signed by the president ends a stormy voyage through congress. It creates a 500 million dollar revolving fund to buy new equipment and outlines compensation based on average earnings of 1915 16 and 17. Railroads will return to private ownership twenty one months after the war ends.
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Congress
White House
Endangered Moscow and Petrograd threaten German advance
German troops push in both northern and southern Russia as dispatches report plans to seize Moscow and Petrograd. The German war office says operations in Ukrainia aim to clear the Olivopol railway line toward the northeast amid fighting in the district. Olivopol sits on the Bug river, about 150 miles south of Kiev and 100 miles north of Odessa.
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Quarrels With Canada Over Fishing Settled
Secretary Redfield told lawmakers that long running fishing disputes with Canada dating to the Revolutionary War have been settled by the International Fisheries conference. Only local questions remain for Pacific coast hearings this summer.
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International Fisheries Conference
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Pacific
Intervention Decision Postponed in Japan March report
Tokyo March 21 Japan delays decision on formal intervention in Siberia to protect allies interests while awaiting America's official views. Rumors of crisis circulate as elder statesmen meet and a Terauchi led coalition ministry as war minister is floated.
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Four Killed in Collision of Destroyers
One officer and three enlisted men died when American and British destroyers collided in European waters on the night of March 19. The incident occurred during wartime operations with both navies reporting the loss and preliminary investigations underway.
Losses Reported After Destroyer Collision in European Waters
An American destroyer collided with a British destroyer in European waters on March 19. One officer and three enlisted men were killed. A large number of enlisted men were injured, some seriously, with reports suggesting possible additional deaths. The American ship was towed to a European port. Further details were awaited from Admiral Sims.
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Bitter fight expected over Overman bill
The administration faces a tough test in Congress as the Overman bill heads toward a vote. Leaders warn the battle will be bitter unless surprises alter the schedule or outcome.
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President Refuses To Discuss Reorganization Plans
Washington report outlines a looming fight in Congress over the Overman reorganization bill after the senate judiciary committee endorsed it. The president has not disclosed any specifics of the planned reorganization and shows no signs of making plans public. Continued coverage anticipated on page four.
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Times 2000 Campaign Ends With Winners Named
The Times concludes its 2000 dollar circulation drive with final tallies and announces winners and vote totals. All candidates receive compensation, including a 10 percent commission for nonwinning entrants, while judges counted millions of votes late last night.
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Final standing of all candidates in Texas primary voting
Austin report states a bill granting women the right to vote at primary elections passed the State Senate after House approval. Gov Hobby is expected to sign, finalizing the measure.
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Great Sea Battle as British and French Engage Enemies
Paris reports a push for reprisal air raids on German cities amid opposition. Gustave Herve urges striking Essen and Krupp works. French hope for America’s air armada. After ten minute bombardment of Dunkirk by German destroyers two German vessels and two torpedo boats are believed sunk.
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Seizure of Dutch ships completed in wartime port action
In London and Washington reports Dutch shipping in British and American ports has been seized after the Dutch government failed to seek a wartime trade pact with the Allies. Queen Wilhelmina and Dutch premier Dr Loudon react to the crisis as Germany threatens Dutch vessels. United States officials plan cargo and transport use for the seized ships, including at New York port.
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Allied destroyer action off Dunkirk reports German losses
London bulletin says a ten minute bombardment near Dunkirk damaged two German destroyers and two torpedo boats while two British and three French destroyers participated. One British destroyer was damaged but all Allied ships survived with light casualties. German ships reportedly fled toward Zeebrugge.
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Britain speeds shipbuilding with Pirrie appointment
London reports Lord Pirrie named controller general of merchant shipbuilding with direct access to the premier and war cabinet. Admiralty will reveal tonnage losses in coming updates. Last week German submarines and mines destroyed seventeen British merchant ships, eleven over 1,600 tons and six under.
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Changes in Camp Is Being Rumored
Rumors in circulation here say the medical officers' training camp will move from Fort Riley to Fort Oglethorpe Georgia. Officers at the training headquarters acknowledge awareness of the proposal but do not expect official word for about ten days.
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Girl Home After Seven Months Held in Germany
Miss Blanche Sclocum an American singer held in Germany for seven months after the United States entered the war arrived at Atlantic Port en route to Chicago. She was permitted to leave February 12 and refused to discuss her experiences.
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Weather Forecast For Washington D C
The forecast says generally fair conditions tonight and Friday with somewhat colder temperatures on Friday. Local wind and humidity details are not specified.
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