British Gains In France Report From Verdun Front
London dispatch relays British advances east of Gommecourt on a two mile front with about 200 prisoners and three machine guns captured. The Meuse sector sees continued artillery exchanges with German counterattacks repulsed and small raids yielding prisoners and weapons. An official note also details German efforts near Prevatorie and Malincourt with further prisoner totals and artillery activity along the Somme and Meuse fronts.
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Paris
Verdun
Merse
London
Ancreara
France
Gommecourt
Bouchavesnes
Ahlainecourt
Faria
War Office
Meuse
Boisaurieres
Kix
Prevatorie
Malincourt
Herlin
Berlin
Visa Wireless Ta Savie
Ngagementa
Somme
Remzion
Raadea Ouetne
Snomme Aim
Exfense
Sumeraus
British Break German Trenches on Ancre Front
British forces driven the Germans back on the Ancre after smashing trench systems and artillery emplacements. Front lines show German troops cut off by a continuous British bombardment, with evacuation details and widespread destruction of supply and communication routes.
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Ancre
France
London
Associated Press
Carman
Gommesuet
la Trainsiay
Livas Néae
Russians Drive Turkish Lines Back
Petrograd marshals announce the capture of Hamadan near the Mesopotamian border on March 2 and say Russian forces advanced toward Bijar and Khanikalt. A separate front report notes trench alarms near Krevo and patrol skirmishes along the Hamadan to Kangwin road with cavalry and infantry actions continuing in the region.
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Petrograd
London
British Admiralty
Hamadan
Peralta
War Office
Rijar
Persia
Bijir
Khanikalt
Thijar
Varoh
Krevo
Berlin War
Death of Barney Link Prominent Poster Advertising Leader
News from New York says Barney Link, president of the Poster Advertising Association of the United States, died suddenly of heart disease at Long Key Florida while on a fishing trip. Born at Barahoo Wisconsin in 1862, he was among the nation’s best known outdoor advertising men.
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New York
Longe Key
Fla
Barney Link
Poster Advertising Association of the
United States
Barahoo
Wis
Five Die In Detroit Fire Trap At Woodward Center
Five firemen died and three were injured in a morning blaze that leveled two five story blocks on Woodward Avenue in downtown Detroit. The Field Cloak and Suit Co and R. H. Fyfe Shoes Co were destroyed with $350,000 in losses. Capt Alexander Cockburn directed rescue from the wreckage for an hour before succumbing. several others were pulled from the ruins with critical injuries. The fire origin was undetermined and two of the injured may die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Woodward Avertue
Alexander Cockburn
Oscar Locke
Otto A. Mattick
William Bohill
Alonzo F. Raymond
Alexander Thompson
F. Brown
Vincent Gordon
Field Cloak and Suit Company
R. H. Fyfe Shoes Company
Locke
Gordon
Cockburn
Mattick
Schill
Raymond
Colombia Denies Involvement With Germany Conspiracy
Colombian Minister Julio Betancourt issued a formal denial that Colombia allied with Germany or any other nation to disturb peace in the Americas. He cited Colombia’s sacrifices for peace and urged a united American bloc to ensure future rights and prerogatives against the Old World.
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Colombia
Japan
Mexico
United States
Julio Betancourt
Germany
Americas
Columbus
Washington
Held on Forgery Charges Involving Sol La Bo
Sol La Bo, 26, of 4uu B Boulevard Avenue Chicago, arrested last night at Union Station forger charges. He is held for Chicago and New York authorities on forgeries totaling 1300 dollars in New York and 700 dollars in Chicago.
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Sol la Bo
Union Station
Trunk
Boulevard Avenue
Chicago
New York
Japanese Press Warns U S to Guard Against Prussia Tricks
Tokyo March 4 Newspapers condemn Japan’s involvement in Germany’s conspiracy against the United States. They urge US and Japan to stay vigilant to avoid Prussian tricks, noting anti Japanese moves and Washington’s stance on China. The Japan Times calls the conspiracy a diseased mentality but says exposure may clarify doubts about Japan and United States unity against German meddling.
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London
Germany
Japan
Mexico
United States
Great Britain
Tampico
Wélla
Méxican
U. S
Prussia
Tokyo
Washington
China
The
Japan Times
the Times
America
PRESIDENT SIGNS D C DRY BILL FOR DISTRICT
The Sheppard dry bill became law shortly after midnight with the White House opening. It will make Washington a saloonless city on November 1 next. Legal questions arise over personal use, treating a friend, and if the Reed bone dry law applies to the District. Conflicting dates risk retroactivity and unconstitutionality.
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White House
Washington
Five Hurt in Taxicab Accident on Madison Place
A taxi cab collided with another car injuring five people including Mrs W H Woodward of St Louis Mrs Albert Relves and Mrs F C Yean at 1786 I Street NW. Calvin Todd of 681 Rhode Island Ave NW and Arthur Jewett of 1416 15th Street SE also suffered minor injuries. They were treated at Emergency Hospital.
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W. H. Woodward
St. Louis
Albert Relves
F. C
Yyean
I Street
Madison Place Land
Pennsylvania Avetag
Calvin Todd
Rhode Island Avenue
Togethler
Mr. Todd
Arthur Jewett
Fifteenth Street
Emargenay Hospital
Washington Dry Law Breach Marked by Quiet Private Drinking
Washington bars closed under strict excise laws yet private drinking surged in hotels and boarding houses. Police seized whisky from unlicensed venues while several suspects including William Simms and three Zerega brothers faced charges for running or visiting illegal bars. A teenager peddled whisky in pint bottles as officers confiscated nine cases of beer and nineteen quarts of whisky.
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Washington
William Simms
New York Avenue
Lippold
Beckner
McGrath
Earther
Girl Scouts Parade Plans Amid Weather Watch
About 200 of the 460 city Girl Scouts will march in the inaugural parade if weather remains unsettled. Miss Katherine Harlow announced the plan with 20 of 238 Washington Bantzatton troops to participate wearing uniforms, black shoes, white gloves, and troop flags. Escorts include George B. Linkins and civic leaders, assembly at 2 PM at the No 3 fire engine house on Delaware Avenue.
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Katherine Harlow
Washington of Bantzatton
Girl Scouts
George B. Linkins
Giles Scott Rafter
Focal Council of Girl Scouts
Henry T. Rainey
Harry A. Colman
Colin Livingstone
No 3 Fire Engine House
Senate Ofee
Delaware Avenue
Catreet
Congress
Capitol
Ita
Sintent
Pennsylvania Avenue
White House
Suffragists March Rain Around White House
About 500 suffragists braved rain to march from Madison Place to the White House grounds. Police surrounded the executive offices while the delegation tried to present resolutions to President Wilson, who briefly left the grounds without saluting.
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White House
Wilson
Jericho
Pullman
White Hoteu We
Dr Granger To Leave May One For New Call
Dr Charles Bryerest Granger, pastor of Gunton Temple Memorial Presbyterian Church, announces resignation effective May 1 after six years six months with no discord. He asks a congregational meeting to appoint a commission to seek approval from the presbytery to dissolve the pastoral relationship.
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Church of the Covenant
Williamaport
Charles Bryerest Granger
Gunton-Temple Memorial Presbyterian Church
Granger
Indian Band Delivers Hit Sacred Concert at Casino Theater
The Carisse Indian School band of sixty pieces conducted by George F. Tyrell thrilled a patriotic audience at the Casino Theater with a native dress presentation by Misa Ajta Printup and others. The program featured medleys and solos, audience singalongs to The Star Spangled Banner, and plans for The Feast of the Red Corn at the Casino tonight with about 200 Indians in the production.
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Casino Theater
Gomé
George F. Tyrell
USA
América
Kathleen Woodward
Osage
Roberta Seneca
Tepee
Warrior
James Garvie ‘de Sioux
Franklin Klane
Interior
Whods Department
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Mre Jane
Cato Sells
Belle
Adolph Miller
Federal Reserve Board
Mre Miller
Carlisle School
Indiana
Wilson Takes Oath In Inauguration Amid Stormy Day
President Woodrow Wilson was sworn in as the new term began at the Capitol after Congress adjourned. Mrs Wilson mourned, the crowd braved rain, and a brief oath ceremony before the White House luncheon and a later fireworks display capped the day.
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Capitol
Wen
Wilson
Vance C McCormick
Mr Wilson
Congress
The
United States
James D. Maher
Supreme Court
Mr. Wilson
New Jersey
Senate
Record Sinks Largest Ship of War News
A 24,494 ton vessel, described as a large armed transport, reportedly sank amid World War I hostilities. The ship, possibly the Blatentam or a similar large transport, was earlier linked to the Holland America Line, with references to other ships like the Lualatnia and Oceania. Reports note Italian steamer Prudenza left Buenos Aires January 8 and was en route to Genoa via Dakar, adding to the wartime shipping narrative.
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Lualtania
Berlin
Blatentam
England
Holland-Amerien
Jin Age Ag
Germany
Corso
Nogland
Prudenza
Marine Register
Buenos Aires
Genoa
Dakar
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Mexican
Tuxpam Bay
Bar
Miadento
Middle West
Herr Zimmermann
Justice Marshall
John Quincy Adams
Marshall
Marshallaning
Juattee Marshall
Alwas
Tia
J Marshall
Gisabilto
Congresa
Charles F. Murphy
Tola
Tiger
Tammany Hall
Uniden
Fourteenth Street
Charis Francia Murphy
Boas
Ral- Leigh
Té Mmany
Murphy
Efidhem
Thomas J
McManus
To &T the
Oxford
Frank Dowling
Board of Aldermen
Tammany Ata
Las Thia Republic
Tracher
Grover Cleveland
Thomase
Braves
Pammany
H. Murphy
John BH Voorhees
Voorhees
Hugh Kelley
Sixty-ninth Regiment
Letter Carriers
Tiger Adherents
Twelfth
New York’ Regiment
Honda
Ambrose Orthhan
Bronx
Piddes
Michial M Alexeienko
Duma
Betancourt
D. C
Misa Aene Martin
Nevada
Felice Bergt McQuade
McQuade
Foster
Wilsons
Vidal Milnolland
i|Mre Boissevain
Inez Milnolitand
Madgon Plage
Baeat
Milholland
Deanienp
Wérné
Aureus
Irfeeler
Millinery Trust
Bardehia
Annie Martin
Anne Martin
William Kent
California
Mary Darrow Weible
North Dakota
Mary Patterson
Ohio
Misa Fleanor Barker
J A H Hopkins
Mrs. Welch
Florence Boyard
Halles
Howe
Lves
National Woman's Party
Congress of
National Theater
O H P Belmont
Miss Mead Younger
Florence B Hillis
Mids Fola Ia Fallatte
Alien McCurdy
Mine Younger
Selllaiee
Anrd
Addiance
DR. Granger
Gunton
Temple
Carlisle
Congressional Committee
Démocratic National Committee
Washington Monument
Ghond
Sterrett
Fleming
Champlain Street
Kalorama Road
Land
Norfolk
Italy
Pratomnissos
Saloniki
Algiere
Ake Kout—Keet
Allen
Europe
Olmsted
le Roy
N. 1
el Gyiye
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