War Front Review Reports Increasing Momentum on Western Front
Washington reports continued German prep on the full western front for the week to March 2 with increasing battle momentum. In the east, six German columns operate in Russia with minor opposition except toward Vitebsk, while Belgians thwart a Dixmude bridge attempt as gas and artillery fire figure in the fighting.
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Washington
War Department
France
Russia
Vitebsk
Allied War Council
Toul
Champagne
Lorraine
Atrots
Dixmude
Yser
Esthonia
Petrograd
Swift Denies Collusion Over Denver Unionization
Swift & Co rejects claims of Department of Labor collusion with the I. W. W. and the American Federation of Labor to unionize Denver plants. James G. London, representing Swift, stated this at the stockyards hearing before Judge Alschuler.
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Thirty-fifth and Forest
Tlear
American Protective League
Dr. Hatton
A. B
Chicago
United States Department of Labor
American Federation of Labor
Denver
Swift & Co
Alschuler
James G. London
Lovett Named Chief of Railroad Administration Division
Washington March 5 Robert Lovett former chairman of the Asian Pacific and priorities director of the War Industries Board has been appointed by Director General McAdoo as chief of a new division of betterments and additions for the railroad administration He resigns from all other corporate interests Brazil Elects Prewar President
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Washington
Robert §. Lovett
The
Asian Pacific
War Industries Board
McAdoo
Railroad Administration
Supreme Court ruling bars patentee reserve right to fix resale price
The Supreme Court held that a patentee cannot reserve, by contract, the right to set resale prices when selling an article to another party. The ruling affects thousands of dealers and other items with manufacturer fixed prices. It addressed a case involving Boston store of Chicago and American Graphophone company over records sold below official list prices.
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Boston
Chicago
American Graphophone Company
Chicago Board of Trade
Supreme Court
Landis
Board of Trade
Akron
Cuyahoga River
Hinchman Coal and Coke Company
West Virginia
Frank J. Hayes
Unified Mine Workers of America
Hinchman
Cincinnati
Arkansas
Tennessee
Sweden Germany clash over Aland and Finland claims
Berlin explains actions as temporary to restore order in Finland and use Aland as a base for occupation. Sweden protests and warns of tense posturing as 500 Swedish troops remain on Gotland. Russian bridge destruction on the Trans Siberian threatens Vladivostok.
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Washington
Germany
Aland Islands
Finkane
Overal
Stockholm
Finland
Sweden
Wands
Lake Baikal
John F. Stevens
State Department
Francis
Vladivostok
Gun base in France to cost twenty five million dollars
The war department announced a $25,000,000 ordnance base project in France. It will include about twenty large storehouses twelve shop buildings one hundred smaller shops and magazines and machine tool equipment. The plan features a gun repair plant capable of over 100 guns per month and a carriage repair plant with large capacity.
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Washington
France
War Department
Surprise German Raid on Catonne Trenches Yields Prisoners
Paris reports a night raid east of the Mouse with 150 prisoners captured after reaching the fourth German line on a 1200 meter front. In the American sector, 105 enemy shells fell. American artillery bombarded a large cantonment while 13 missing Yankee patrol members are believed captured.
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Paris
Catonne
Fourth Germain
War Office
France
Chemin Des Dames
German War Office
Chavignon
Aisne
No Man's Land
German Forces Fail to Enter American Trenches In Heavy Losses
Rifle fire from the American front lines and a strong barrage prevented German reinforcements, forcing a withdrawal after heavy casualties. the Germans did not advance into American trenches.
Battle to Win Is Spirit
Washington reports Maj. Gen. Peyton March as the new chief of the general staff declares the United States is in the war to win. He cites the German strength but stresses the unity and resolve of French and British allies and the mobilized effort of women behind the lines.
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General March
Washington
Peyton
March
Norwegian Ships Sunk In February
Norway reports heavy wartime losses as German submarine actions sink twelve ships totaling 16 238 gross tons valued around 5 million dollars. Nineteen seamen were killed and twenty are missing in February according to a cablegram to the Norwegian legation.
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Washington
Norway
Kaiser Says German Sword Brought Peace With Russia
German announcements claim military operations against Russia halted and peace secured. Emperor William sends gratitude telegram to Chancellor Hertling praising army deeds and German unity as Berlin placards rejoice amid holidays. Vienna reports Austro-Hungarian forces advance in Ukraine with captured Russian guns. Pacific Port notes easing Trans-Siberian traffic as refugees flood Harbin.
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Russia
William
Germany
Count von Hertling
Amsterdam
von Hertling
Berlin
Leipsig Neueste Nachriehten
Serbia
Montenegro
Roumania
Vienna
Podolia
Ukrainia
Austrian War Office
Pacific
J. G. Miller
Petrograd
Orient
Harbin
Italian mission members held in Petrograd
London dispatch reports the Italian embassy cannot depart Petrograd as some mission members including military officials are refused passage. They are described as being held as hostages by authorities, according to a Daily Mail correspondent.
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London
Petrograd
Daily Mail
Japs Prepare For Action In Siberia
Report states Japanese forces are mobilizing for operations in Siberia with expected clashes near strategic routes. Military planners warn of harsh winter conditions complicating supply lines and artillery support.
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Siberia
Kaiser Says Victory in Bolshevik Plans Signals German Gain
The article reports that Soviet collapse is framed as a victory for German arms. It notes Siberia may be used to curb German influence and guard Vladivostok stores, with Japan expected to act quickly. It also includes a telegram from Count von Hertling praising German military leadership and blood.
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State Department
United States
Japan
Siberia
Vladivostok
America
The
Evening Journal
Washington, D. C
Rail Service Between Chicago and Philadelphia Rearranged
Railway Director McAdoo approves rearrangement of the Chicago Philadelphia passenger trains reducing 15 daily services to fewer trains with increased interchange options. The move aims to cut 15706 miles and save 9550 tons of coal monthly, seen as a prelude to further regional changes.
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Chicago
Philadelphia
Washington
McAdoo
R. H. Alshton
Italy's War Loan Reaches Billion Lire Milestone
Rome reports the current war loan has surpassed five billion lire, about one billion dollars, with Finance Minister Nitti noting strong American support. He says America lends freely, offers capital at low cost, and plans to raise the rate, treating Italy as it treats itself, signaling closer US-Italy financial ties.
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Rome
Nutt
Senate
America
United States
Major Aircraft Funding Sought by War Department
Washington March 5. The War Department asks Congress for $450 million in additional appropriations for the army aircraft program, atop $640 million already authorized. This would elevate total funding to support production and procurement of military aircraft and related services.
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War Department
Washington
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