Draft Second Call Likely Next Month Says Provost Marshal
The Provost Marshal General Crowder announced the second World War draft will begin once Congress changes the law to base apportionment on registrants in class 1 rather than population. About 100,000 men will be used for computation, with calls spread over the year to avoid sudden large withdrawals.
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Allied troops to France speeded as generals moved
Washington March 13 New orders accelerate sending drafted men to Europe as ships permit. A broad general officer shakeup follows Pershing’s demand that only officers fit for abroad remain at duty. Seven generals relieved or reassigned amid war pressures.
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Vote $760 Million for War Urgent Deficiencies
Senate approves a vast spending bill labeled a huge millionaire measure. It includes a $1,750,000 food administration appropriation urged by Senator Reed of Missouri who notes the food admin has spent over $8,000,000 since last August and will receive $1,121,141 from accounts while claiming the Wheat Corporation will gather $12,000,000 from farmers.
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Courthouse Burns in Clark County Fire Destroys Building
Fire at the Clark county courthouse in Springfield destroys the structure. Estimated replacement cost about $500,000. Fire began around 1 PM and was controlled by 4 PM. origin undetermined.
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John Dillon Elected Nationalist Leader in Ireland
London report says John Dillon was elected to succeed the late John Redmond as chairmen of the Nationalist party. The selection confirms Dillon as new party leader in the wake of Redmond’s death.
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Drafted men to begin five day second call March 29
Washington March 13. A five day second draft of 50 000 men starts March 29 with units from all states except Iowa and Minnesota. The plan calls registrants in small groups as fast as accommodated with state apportionments listed, including Illinois Indiana Michigan Ohio New York and California among others.
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Rush to Draft Divisions to France Spurred by Allied Appeals
Allies press for more American troops as France renews urgings. General March says whole movement is being speeded. Shipping and supply lines improving with a plan to spend 375 million more on depots and training as the draft army nears final readiness for France.
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German Airmen Raid Coast Towns
London reports hostile airships struck the Yorkshire coast last night. An official statement says Thursday’s raid on London killed 20 and injured 45. Reports from Frankfurt say British daylight raids on Mainz killed three soldiers, four women, and one child with many injured. British bombs dropped on Coblenz. The Irish schooner Nancy Wignall was torpedoed and sunk, survivors shelled while aiding others.
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Paris Raid Kills and Injures Hundreds as German Airforce Strikes
Monday night German air raid over Paris and suburbs leaves 34 dead 79 wounded from bombs and 66 suffocated in a crowded Metro entrance. Four aircraft were shot down. a Gotha bomber fell near Chateau Thierry. One German captain and crew captured. Fog delayed initial warning then raid ended after midnight.
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Paris Bombed Heavily In Retaliatory Raid
Berlin reports Paris was copiously bombed by German aircraft in retaliation for Allied raids on Stuttgart Esslingen Unterturkheim and Mainz on March 9 and 19. The war office statement notes the Paris attack occurred last night and was carried out successfully.
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American sergeant shoots down two German planes in France
American sergeant Wellmann of Cambridge Mass who flies with French escadrille shot down two German planes Saturday afternoon during a Lorraine front air raid. First victim at 4:20 PM, second about 25 minutes later, as French and American batteries aided infantry in going over the top.
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Jack Pickford Enlists in Air Corps in Los Angeles
Film star Jack Pickford left for aviation service in Los Angeles on March 13. Hundreds of actors saw him off including his wife Olive Thomas and his sister Mary.
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House approves rent profiteering limit in Washington
The House passes a bill to curb rental increases over 10 percent above 1916 levels in Washington. The measure advances to the Senate for approval.
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Secretary Baker Leads U S War Mission to France
Paris March 13 Newton D Baker secretary of war met American English and French press men to discuss his France visit. He aims to confer with General Pershing inspect transport and supply lines to better support allied armies. He stayed in a hotel cellar during an air alarm and later visited Versailles before continuing inspections along American lines of communication.
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Lermai trenches smashed in hottest fighting yet
Troop units engage in ferocious combat as Lermai defenses crumble under heavy U S assault. Reports indicate intense shelling and close-quarters fighting with significant casualties on both sides. Commanders vow continued pressure to seize strategic positions.
Gas Projecting Machines Are Put Out of Commission
Special to The Evening Journal reports American troops in France March 1 smashed German trenches in a fresh assault south of Riehécourt in the Toul sector. Five gas projector groups were obliterated as U S forces advanced to the second line finding only dead Germans.
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Periscope Deemed False Signal Before Cruiser Port Call
A submarine alert turned out to be a false alarm when the so called periscope proved to be a floating spar. Before the cruiser entered port, an early morning wireless warned of a nearby submarine. The French dispatched a convoy including iyarepal and dirigibles, and Baker noted the precautions were thorough.
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America Stands by Russia in World Conflict
Washington reports that the United States will not abandon Russia or allied nations despite German pressure. The soviet assembly meets to consider the peace accord and a message from President Wilson promises U S aid in freeing Russia, though not immediate direct action. The government will act to secure Russia’s sovereignty and independence at every opportunity.
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Pro German chaplain faces court martial at Fort Hafter
Captain Franz Feinter chaplain of the U S Army stands trial at Fort Hafter on charges of pro German utterances. He was returned from France under orders of General Pershing who hoped his influence on troops would be counterbalanced by his German language.
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British Bombardment of Cambral Reported by Army
Army headquarters reports Cambral bombarded by long range British guns on March 1. The bombardment appears part of a coordinated attack described in the official dispatches.
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Germans 9 Miles From Odessa Reported
A private telegram from Hamburg claims German troops are nine miles from Odessa, with word arriving as of March 13. The message notes positions near Rotterdam and Hamburg notes the advance.
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