Soldiers of Illinois 33rd praise at Somme and Argonne
The Thirty-third division, praised by Col. Frederick Huidekoper, bearded the British at the Somme and Argonne. He notes seven of the 41 Congressional Medals for the AEF came from the One Hundred and Thirty-second infantry, while intelligence found German officers labeling the unit as shark troops. He credits General Bell and predicts the division helped drive Haig’s offensive and break the Hindenburg Line. Arrangements are under way to print the division history for every man, with casualties fully reported.
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Britain to Form Three Fleets and Overseas Squadrons
The Westmin ster Gazette reports a British naval redistribution assigning fleets and squadrons to overseas stations. The Atlantic, Home, and Mediterranean fleets will each include four light cruisers, with squadrons such as the West Atlantic Cape and East Indies created, though command structures remain unsettled.
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Lipton on War Wounded at Yacht Race
Lipton says a yacht race this year would not be a proper sight for returning wounded soldiers. The remark was reported from New York on March 9 1.
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Lipton arrives as soldiers tour New York harbor
Sir Thomas Lipton, veteran yachtsman, lands with 5,583 American soldiers aboard the Aquitania. He notes no racing this year at the New York Yacht Club and shows keen interest in the Statue of Liberty while mingling with officers.
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Tommy Yanks Start Home From Britain War Farewell
England bids farewell to over 2000 Americans sailing home aboard the Mauretania after four years in British armies on the Western Front. First repatriation batch of more than 10 000 volunteers before U.S. entry. Crowds cheered as city officials in formal dress observed the goodbye in Liverpool.
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Toledo mob riots over Debs speech in Memorial hall
In Toledo 5000 people stormed Memorial hall where Eugene V. Debs was to speak after officials barred the event. Debs stayed in Cleveland ill. A substitute speaker was chased away as police dispersed the mob and 75+ socialist men, including Alderman Thomas Devine, were arrested for inciting to riot but released without bail.
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Berlin radicals win election in workmen and soldiers council
Independent socialists win nine seats to five for majority socialists and two for Democrats in Berlin council elections. The body votes to seek the immediate release of Georg Ledebour, former social democrat leader, detained during Spartecan disorders.
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Brussels Gets Hun Gold
A special train arrived in Brussels from Berlin carrying 275000000 marks in gold to help pay for food the Allies are shipping to Germany. The delivery underscores financial support linked to wartime relief efforts and the ongoing German surrender era logistics.
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German Reinforcements Reach Danzig Amid Baltic Tension
Berlin dispatch reports German reinforcements have arrived in Danzig with authorities ordering railway occupation toward Thorn and Bromberg. Weimar's national council unanimously replies to the Allies on the Polish troop landing at Danzig and a neutral state proposal emerges to avoid annexation risks.
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Pope fixes April 6 for Joan of Arc canonization
Rome reports Pope Benedict has set April 6 as the definite date for the canonization of Joan of Arc. The announcement confirms a long awaited papal ceremony and honors the 15th century heroine with formal sainthood.
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Rioted City Sees Police Move Against Debs Meeting
After five o clock police halted a Debs gathering as fist fights and hotel disruptions spread. Streetcars were delayed and threats of outbreak loomed while Mayor Cornell Schreiber vowed no future radical meetings in the city.
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Swiss to Fight Bolshevik Volunteers Rally Planned
Lausanne Gazette reports Geneva dispatches that a strong appeal for Swiss volunteers to combat bolshevism has been issued. The proposal is said to have support from neutral American volunteers and aims to enlist aid through the Daily Express.
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Geneva Capital of League of Nations Seat Selection
Paris dispatch reports a committee has narrowed the choice for the League of Nations seat. The Hague, Brussels, The Hague, Rome, and Constantinople are debated. concerns include access, existing peace conference buildings, and opposition from Latin states and some powers.
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Fiume in State of Siege Declared by Allied Commander
Fiume, Austria's big Adriatic port, is declared in a state of siege by the allied troops' commander, according to the South Side Press bureau.
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Bolshevik Threats and Allied Actions Across Eastern Fronts
Dispatches report bolshevik agitation in Austria provoking unrest and calls for a proletariat dictatorship amid food shortages. French and Romanian forces join on the Dniester and Danube front with allies repelling bolshevik units near Maja Viliska, while Hungary Serbia clashes emerge and Bela Kun in Budapest outlines a socialist program.
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Old regime regires active in Berlin youth enlistment call
An appeal to upper class youths urges joining a volunteer corps to defend farms as Germany faces food shortages. General Maerker says workmen are excluded due to unreliability while authorities plan food expeditions, risking riots and mobilization by militarists against workers.
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Bandit Chief McNutt Nabbed in Kentucky With Herman
Chicago March 31 Robert McNutt leader of the Crutch Band was arrested in Lexington Kentucky with Edward J Herman his co conspirator. They were jailed on larceny charges after a robbing spree and began accusing each other of prior crimes. Herman allegedly killed Eddie Fay once a top safe robber.
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Presidents 14 Points Terms Endorsement Report
A report states the German government will act only in accordance with the terms of the fourteen points. It outlines adherence to the framework and emphasizes commitment to the agreed principles.
Hungarians Active Capture Three Hundred and Fifty
London dispatch reports the German foreign office in charge of peace negotiations has decided to act only in accordance with Wilson's fourteen points. The message states Hungary would release prisoners following a pledge to the French government.
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German Foreign Office
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Hungarians Take French Troops in Paris Clash
Paris dispatch reports a small French force blocked by Hungary and Romania was attacked by Hungarian troops. About 350 French soldiers were captured. on French demand, the Hungarians promised to release the prisoners.
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Paris Sees U S Football in Spectacular Army Showdown
Paris witnessed a 34 to 0 victory as the Light and Inch vision team representing the Third Army defeated the First Army squad in a muddy Parc des Princes clash. General Perelbing attended the sunny Saturday afternoon game before about 15 000 spectators.
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Ten Injured In Crash On Westbound Blue Island Car
Chicago report states ten people were injured when a westbound Blue Island avenue streetcar collided with a northbound Crawford avenue car. Several others suffered bruises and minor gunshot damage amid the wreck.
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King George decorates two Americans for bravery
London March 1 King George awards the military cross to Capt Samuel Evans Adams of the Lancashire Fusiliers and Capt William Mithelland of the Royal Scots. Both are members of the American medical corps.
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King George Conferras
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Bond sales to receivers lift total recovery to $100000
Liberty bonds worth 12200 taken by salesmen for Consumers' Packing Co in exchange for stock have been turned over to receivers of Me Companys. The move increases total recovery assets to about 100000. Federal Judge Landis has ordered more stock salesmen to appear in court prepared to turn over money.
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