Mezieres Falls to Germans in Somme Clash Amid Big French Stand
London reports Mezieres south of the Somme has fallen to German forces after attacks at Demuin and Mezieres. British counter attacks yielded prisoners. heavy fighting raged along the Somme front with large German losses. Paris says Moreuil and Lassigny battles resume with French resistance strong as Gen Foch takes supreme command.
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Mezieres
Somme
Demium
War Office
Demaim
Amiens-Noyoh
Field Marshal Haig
Ernigh
Demuim
Mezieries
Amiens
Paris
Moreuil
Lassigny
Montdidier
Montdidier-Amiens
Picardy
Foch
Europe
Arras
Vimy Ridge
Boivy
Serre
British War Office
French War Office
Salien
Calais
Bershing
United States
Germans Employ Arsenal Tanks on Western Front
Amsterdam reports on March 30 that German forces are using "arsenal tanks" in the great western front battle. Large armored cars advance behind infantry as bombs and cartridges are dispensed from them to soldiers.
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Amsterdam
Wood and Bell Pass Physical Examinations
Washington reports Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood and Maj. Gen. Franklin Bell have passed the physical examination to return to the front. Wood’s approval was expected, while Bell’s passing caused pleasant surprise due to his age of sixty three. Bell was born January 9, 1856 and Wood on October 9, 1860.
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Washington
Leonard Wood
Franklin Bell
War Department
General Wood
General Bell
Far Eastern Question Cleared as Japan Accepts Siberia Policy
Washington reports indicate Japan has definitively accepted the U S view and will not intervene in Siberia. Dispatches say talks over ten days produced a consensus that there is no serious danger to Japan from Siberian developments and that no invasion will occur while the situation remains as is.
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Japan
Siberia
Siberian
Far East
China
United States
Twenty thousand workmen out in Kansas City's big strike
Labor leaders say the legality of the general sympathetic strike linked to the Laundry Owners Association dispute will be questioned by international union officers arriving for talks. Patrick Gill, federal conciliator, calls a conference this afternoon to settle the three week effort. Twenty thousand workers were out, per the strike committee secretary.
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Kansas City
Laundry Owners’ Association
Patrick Gill
Easter Weather Forecast in War-Times
Washington reports a generally fair Easter forecast with no rain expected and warmer temperatures. Partly cloudy conditions noted. forecasters describe the outlook as a reasonable compromise for wartime. Mrs and Miss America may proceed with Easter bonnets as planned.
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Washington
Miss America
D. C
Usday
Universal Military Training Adopted as Permanent Policy
Advocates in Congress claim the test vote in the Senate yesterday seals Universal Military Training as a permanent national policy. Supporters argue it will establish a universal service framework and strengthen national defense through standardized civic readiness.
Backers Waver Over Next Move On Universal Military Training
Washington March 30 advocates in Congress claim universal military training is now assured as a permanent national policy. The vote delay stemmed from senators fearing confusion while the war effort needs all resources. Backers hope to press the measure again soon. The administration seeks prompt House conference on drafting men aged 21 since June 1. If unblocked, a presidential proclamation would set a date for the draft.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
War Department
House
Costly Failure Marks Enemy Efforts to Break Allied Line
Portland shipyards on the Columbia and Willamette rivers have launched 23 vessels totaling 124000 deadweight tons since January 1 1918. All but five were built for the Emergency Fleet Corporation. The five private ships total about 10000 tons and the remarks follow Senator Lodge’s claim that only two ships were in war service.
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Ore
Senator Lodge
America
Shipping Board
Columbia River Basin
Columbia
Willamette Rivers
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Calm after conscription riot ends in Quebec
A second anti conscription outbreak in Quebec’s streets was quelled by militiamen at Mayor Laviguer's call. Crowds wrecked the Chronicle offices, owned by Maj. Gen. Sir David Watson, and set fire to the city registrar’s office before the mob dispersed as authorities restored order.
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Quebec
Laviguer
Chronicle
David Watson
Canadian Expeditionary Forces
Savigeur
Judge's decision a great victory for stock yards workers
Chicago March 30. Judge Samuel Alschuter, arbitrator between big packing concerns and the employees, upheld most worker demands. The order grants the eight hour day overtime double time holidays increased wages back pay and other benefits never before given. More than 100000 workers in packing houses nationwide are affected. An Atlantic Port March 30 the 7400 ton steel ship Mont Clair was launched here today.
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Chicago
Samuel Alschuter
Atlantic
Mont Clair
Pennsylvania Boys Take Part In Successful German Trench Raid
In France five American soldiers penetrated a German trench, capturing four Bavarians, killing one and wounding another. The raid occurred after German shelling and gas attempts failed due to wind and rain. The men,: Lieut George Redwood Corporal Henry Morgean Private Ed Armstrong Private Carson Shumate and Private Bernard Bolt, returned with prisoners and reported no artillery prelude.
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Hells
George Redwood
Batimore
Henry Morgean
Cherry Valley
Maas
Ed. Armstrong
Marianna
Carson Shumate
Ada
W. Va
Bernard Bolt
Bethlehem
Redwood
Armstrong
Shumates
German Offensives Fail To Split British French Front
German efforts to drive a wedge between British and French lines from Somme to Oise fail as French reserves stave off assaults along Moreuil Assigny Moltmidier sector and push back attackers. Despite reports of fighting near Noyon, no official confirmation emerges as German leadership questions next moves amid the Focht era.
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Somme
Oise
Moreuil
Assigny
Montdidier
Amiens
Noyon
Foch
150 Motor Driven Wooden Ships To Be Constructed
Washington reports that 150 wooden motor driven ships are under serious consideration to add 500000 to 750000 tons to the Shipping Board program. Pacific coast yards led by Oregon officials propose 3000 to 5000 ton Diezel powered craft, all to be built on the Pacific coast within about a week.
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Washington
Shipping Board
Pacific Coast Shipyards
Oregon
Pacific Coast
Stream of German Wounded Greatest In War History
Amsterdam reports a vast flow of German wounded from the Picardy front is being transported by motor and train to numerous German cities. Advices from the Belgian frontier and Germany's interior say thousands of injured are distributed widely, reaching small villages with limited medical facilities and strained care.
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Amsterdam
Germany
Mysterious wireless telegraphy system linked to German agents
Boston reports a mysterious wireless telegraphy system used by German agents in New England and possibly Boston. Investigations follow the arrest of Dr. Karl Muck, director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, but federal officials offered no statement on any connection.
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Boston
New England
Karl Muck
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Morris Packing Company Chief Put In First Draft Class
Chicago March 30 Nelson Morrs chairman of Morris Packing Company is placed in class one of the draft per officials. In his industrial claim Morris wrote I wish to be used where I can do the government the most good Edward Morris Jr president of the company has been placed in class four as necessary operating head of an industry
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Chicago
Nelson Morr
The
Morris Packing Company
Morris
Edward Morris, I Jr
Big party attacks on socialists in Wisconsin rise
Milwaukee March 30 United States senator nominees Irvine L Lenrod Republican and Joseph E Davis Democratic focus on votes for James Thompson next Tuesday as the big question. Both camps press the war against Socialist Victor L Berger while seeking Loyalist ballots. Predictions place Berger receiving up to seventy percent of Thompsons vote. Davies managers label Berger a menace and cite Allan Benson 1916 repudiation as ammunition for anti Berger campaign.
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Wis
James Thompson
Irvine L. Lenrod
Repubillcan
Joseph E. Davis
United States
Victor L. Berger
Berger
Thompson
Davies
Bergervas
Allan L Benson
Miss Molla Regains National Indoor Tennis Title
Mlle Molla Mella Bjurstedt of Norway regained the women’s National Indoor Tennis championship in New York after defeating Elanor Goss of Brooklyn in the final. The former holder had not completed the 1917 tournament and Miles Wagner won the title that year but did not finish this edition.
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New York
Mies Mélia Bjurstedt
Norway
Elanor Goss
Brooklyn
Miss Wagner
Miles Wagner
Baker Mingles With Soldiers In France In Unrecognized Visit
Secretary Baker returns to American Army headquarters in France and chats with enlisted men, chauffeurs, and sentries who fail to recognize him. He later discusses the general situation with General Pershing and says he will receive the receipts on Saturday.
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Baker
France
Gen Pershing
Life imprisonment for killing of policeman in Boston
Boston dated report says Harey Manster was found guilty of second degree murder in the slaying of Patrolman Josephs C. Reiser after a nocturnal deliberation. Judge Sanderson sentenced Manster to imprisonment.
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Mass
Harey Manster
Joseghs C. Reiser
Jay
Sanderson
Manster
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