TurK Shell Wrecks Cruiser Engines in Dardanelles Battle
Reports from Constantinople today describe the Turkish batteries destroying the British cruiser Euryalus wrecking its engine room and killing the crew. The Allies have fired over 100000 shells with heavy losses but press ahead with plans for a land assault and cooperation with Russia to capture Constantinople.
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French Advance Reclaims Ground in Argonne Offensives
London reports renewed fighting on the western front with heavy French artillery and counterattacks at Les Eparges and the Argonne. German efforts to regain lost ground failed as French forces pushed beyond advanced trenches into the first line of earthworks and repelled multiple counter assaults.
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Persian demand on Russia urges evacuation of Azerbaijan
A March report from Berlin via the Overseas News Agency states the Persian government has demanded Russia evacuate the North West Persia province of Azerbaijan. The note frames the issue as a border dispute and calls for immediate withdrawal.
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Teutons Get Her Gold Hidden in Office Stolen Funds Claim
Mrs Nona Methoo Foster, sister of U S Treasury head William G McAdoo, protested to the American ambassador claiming German police seized 7 9 marks in gold from her Berlin home on March 3 under threat of search The money was reportedly bought illegally by Angelo Scarpa, her adopted brother, then surrendered under protest after a receipt was issued The Reichsbank advised that the gold remained available to her at any time
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Germany's Food Will Last Says Reichstag Budget Hearing
Berlin March 28 The budget committee reported that government measures to conserve food supplies are absolutely necessary and that credible investigations show Germany's stock will last until the next harvest with replenishment assured for a longer period Count von Westarp and Count Frederickson Westarp reported on the deliberations and warned precautions are needed but starvation is not imminent
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Allies Prisoners Count Reported by German Officer
A German staff officer told members of a Reichstag committee that about 800,000 Allied soldiers and around 9,000 officers are held as prisoners in Germany. The figures came from a private Berlin dispatch to Exchange Telegraph via Copenhagen.
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Netherlands protest as British blockade sparks action
London reports Dutch government lodged formal protest against British blockade of Germany and detentions of neutral ships. Zaanstroom and Brussel incidents cited as German seizures. Maracas and oil cargo also affected. Adriatic restrictions and potential summer congressional call noted amid wider European war tensions.
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American Business Men Urge Trade Ties With Germany
Berlin March 20 The American Association of Commerce and Trade telegraphed to Secretary of State Bryan urging swift action to reopen trade relations between Germany and the United States.
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Nine Sunk In Eight Days Navy torpedo campaign hits British ships
London reports the German submarine war has sunk or damaged 32 English vessels since February 18 and eight ships totaling 22,825 tons were sunk in the week ending March 17. The neutral Swedish steamer Hanna was also torpedoed on March 13. Nearby notes discuss Russian fears and Turkish apathy amid the Dardanelles crisis.
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Blizzard Snows Halt Six Trains on Milwaukee Route
A March snowstorm rips through western South Dakota delaying six Milwaukee Railroad trains between Mitchell and Rapid City. Heavy drifting west of the Missouri River disrupts service since Friday afternoon, stranding passengers and affecting schedules.
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Zeppelin Raid Over Paris Reported by Paria
A German Zeppelin identified as Sara reportedly raided Paris on Sunday March 21. The airship passed over the city dropping bombs during its flight, with the total extent of the damage not yet known.
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End of the Hoffman House in New York
The Hoffman House, a landmark hotel since 1864, closed today after 51 years of serving notable visitors. The building will be razed for a new commercial structure, ending a history that hosted Grover Cleveland William Windom and David B Hill among its frequent guests.
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Punish City for Attacks
Petrograd reports a Russian official statement accusing German forces of threatening reprisals against Memel’s civilian population after an armed clash in the streets. It says Memel was defended openly by enemy forces and that Russian troops had to act, with Germany bearing moral responsibility for any civilian consequences.
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Torpedo Hats Signal German Spring Fashion Trend
Berlin dispatch says Cologne Gazette reports German spring fashions will include women’s toques shaped like torpedoes. The novelty headwear reflects wartime spirit and naval imagery in Cologne’s fashion preview.
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Peace envoy Rice viewed as peace hunter in Berlin mission
A Washington World dispatch reports Melvin A Rice traveled to Europe in February bearing letters claimed from President Wilson. The White House denies a formal peace mission, saying Rice sought introductions for personal business and that the Baroness Alice Mabel Schenck zu Schweinberg influenced the letters. Col House’s Berlin visit is seen as tentative and not officially authorized.
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French duelists wounded in park fight near Paris
Paris report details a sword duel between Maurice Pol Roger mayor of Epernay and M Chapron prefect of the Marne over an official dispute. Chapron was wounded in the left arm and Roger in the right wrist after a long furious encounter. The combatants refused reconciliation.
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Russians Armies Menace and Germans Repulse French
London reports describe limited front activity with German claims of success near St Eloi and Notre Dame de Lorette while Belgians gain ground aided by French artillery along the Yser. Russian forces push toward Koenigsberg as 95 Polish towns are laid waste and 4,500 hamlets destroyed in a vast wartime toll.
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