Barrier of Shells Protecting Verdun Sparks Alarm
London dispatch details a German attempt to widen the Verdun front repulsed by French forces. Berlin and Paris reports describe gains along the Argonne and Meuse fronts, with French positions near Verdun under pressure. The Crown Prince threatens Verdun communications as arms and artillery clash across Haucourt Avocourt and Malancourt.
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Teutons
Argonne
Verdun
Esnes
London
Paris
Malancourt
Avocourt
Berlin
Haucourt
Bethincourt
Avecourt
le Mort Homma
Dead Man's Halt
Joffre
Champagne
Somme-Py-Souain
Meuse
Moselle
Avocourt Forest
Roosevelt May Visit Germany As Private Tourist
Berlin officials indicate no objection to former President Roosevelt entering Germany as a private visitor to study conditions, though no warm invitation will be extended. Officials stress he would not receive official attention and could roam like any private traveler, with a chilly public mood anticipated in Germany.
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Karl H. von Wiegand
Washington Post
N. Y
Berlin
Amsterdam
Roosevelt
Germany
Zere
Teddy
Bentheim
Roossvelt
Bis
Col. Roosevelt
America
Adal
Belgium
Citatea
The
Press Publiating Co
Janos
Sussex Sunk and Other Ships in English Channel
London March 24 The Dieppe steamer Sussex torpedoed in the English Channel 380 passengers plus 80 crew. Americans may be aboard. 20 confirmed, including embassy couriers, were reported aboard and many saved. British steamer Fulmar and Danish Christian s und sunk. Englishman also sunk. 68 survivors reported.
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Christiansund
London
Sussex
English Channel
Folkstone
Folkestone
Robert P. Skinner
Associated Press
France
Brighton
Dominion Line
Elloyds
Roar of Sea Fight Heard Off Belgium
Reporters in Amsterdam heard flashes of heavy firing in the channel toward Ostend and Wentende during the night. Incoming skippers saw gunfire on the horizon and believed an important naval engagement was under way.
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Aurora
Sir Ernest Shackleton
Antarctic
Ross Sea
Macquarie Island
Belgium
United Presa
Amsterdam
Ostend
Wentende
Bride Kills Sheriff Caught In Indian Cabin
Muskogee Oklahoma March 24 Paul V Hadley and his bride accused of killing Sheriff Jake Ciles of Beaumont Texas early this morning aboard a Missouri Kansas and Texas train near Checotah They were captured near there after pursuit through Canadian River bottoms Mrs Hadley reportedly admitted killing the sheriff The couple fled after forcing the conductor to stop the train and were later arrested at an Indian cabin in McIntosh County The sheriff was en route from Kansas City to Beaumont to answer murder related charges The revolver and cartridges were found with Hadley and his wife.
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Okla
Paul V. Hadley
Jake Ciles
Beaumont
Tex
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
Checotah
Hadley
McIntosh County
Hufaula
Giles
Kansas City
Pleasantt
Sherif
Giant Russian aeroplanes planned as Zeppelin chasers
New York reports that giant aircraft with six men crew and three 47 millimeter guns are under construction by the Russian government, described as Zeppelin chasers. Aviator Eugen Vetchoren told of their arrival aboard the White Star liner Adriatic.
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New York
Eugen Vetchoren
White Star
i French Active at Verdun in World War I
A compact index item notes i French activity at Verdun with brief mentions of other World War I era developments. It covers Allied and Central Powers actions, troop movements, and related events, reflecting wartime reporting tone and era.
Three Americans Slain West of Columbus Border Tension Rises
Three Americans were killed eight miles west of Columbus as U S troops pursue raiders. The incident followed warnings by a railroad foreman about a mounted band crossing the border. Local sheriff urges National Guard deployment amid border fears and reports of railroad takeovers.
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Columbus
U.S
ASK TROOPS TO AID POLICE AT EL PASO
El Paso Texas March 24 two companies of the Seventh Infantry ordered to report to police headquarters tonight. Federal officials refuse to release full order. Officials alarmed by circulating reports about conditions here and sent to the nation. Consul Edwards at Juarez and other Americans protest to the State Department urging censorship. No news of battle or Villa Carranza near Namiquipa received. Mexican wires said cut between Casas Grandes and Madera.
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War Department
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United States
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Paso
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James E Ferguson
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Edwarda
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Seventh Infantry
Ou Gary
Federal
Thomas D Edwards
Julrez
Washington
Chef
Andreas Garcia
Madera
Garcia
Diaz and Zapata Win Deciding Battle Near Puebla
Advices from Vera Cruz report Felix Diaz and Zapata uniting in Morelos after capturing Puebla. About 10,000 troops including heavy cannon, with Carranza forces blocking near Cuernavaca to Mexico City. The coming clash may determine control of the capital within days.
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Puebla
Carranza
Washington Post
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Zapata
Mexico
Morelos
Mexico City
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Diaz
Theattle State
Arransa
Cuernavaca
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