Germans shell retreating troops as girls abducted in France
Special to The Washington Post reports that German forces retreating in France provoke a severe ammunition shortage blamed on copper, rubber, and cotton blockades. Observers note heavy forced evacuations at Ressel and Maubeuge, with civilians abducted and villages burned as artilleryfire and counterattacks rage along Lagnicourt Moreuil.
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American Soldier Dies At Front As War End Nears
A frontline casualty report states an American troop killed in action during recent hostilities. Details are incomplete but indicate a Harvard-educated veteran, about 30 years old, served with a field unit and died amid advancing operations. The notice notes his name is withheld and mentions an ambulance transport prior to death.
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Fragmentary note about civilians and travel to Turkey
The readable text mentions sending civilians to Turkey and various garbled names and numbers. It references leases, sieges, and a response, but the fragmentary OCR yields no clear events, dates, or identifiable organizations.
Trenches Open Graves Fill With Fragments From Battles
A Sliff Correspondent reports postbattle conditions along the German lines near Somme after a retreat. Trenches show bodies tossed by shellfire, with limbs and skull fragments protruding from muddy walls. Dead restlessness and shattered communication trenches reveal a grim, haunting scene as Allied forces advance.
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Lively Fighting on Russian Fronts Reported
Petrograd March 28 official communication reports continued action on the Western front with German artillery bombardments and repulsed assaults east of Vual and northwest of Postivy. Night attacks near Krevo and along the Stokhod River were driven back, while hostilities along the Riv er Tchabiniokt and Tokshani railway lines saw limited engagements repelled.
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Goelet Gift Funds Ambulance Corps Expansion
Robert W Goele of New York donated 250000 dollars to the Harjes Norton American Ambulance Corps announced by Blot Norton brother of Richard Norton. The gift will fund two more sections of forty men each, expanding the fleet of over 100 motor ambulances deployed at the European front.
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Seizure Rumors Hit Dutch Ships in British Ports
Dutch steamers in British ports reportedly confiscated by Britain with about 40 ships detained and a fleet of grain carriers to the United States. Allied negotiators press Dutch to surrender freight in British ports while Sweden and others hold ships under English control. A liner with 40 passengers sailed home after a aborted voyage.
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Peril Uniting Russia Army Loyal to the Duma
Reports from Petrograd and London dated March 28 describe front line visits by Duma loyal units and a concerted effort to sustain the new provisional government. Troops form a separate Petrograd corps as German pressure accelerates internal reorganization and continued resistance to the Teutons.
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Russian Workers Defy Bosses Strike Threat in Petrograd
In Petrograd a munitions factory sees workers reverse the usual threat by bosses and refuse a strike. Foremen and engineers are to work at daybreak with equal hours. workers vow loyalty to the front and warn traitors. Arbitration boards proposed by bosses are rejected by workers. Some factories explore profit sharing as tensions ease.
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British Agent Ends Life In Bethlehem Steel Building
William J Morris proof commissioner for the British government in the United States and Canada shot himself through the heart in the Bethlehem Steel Company office building in Allentown Pennsylvania early today He was 45 years old and leaves a widow in England Authorities report no known motive for the self inflicted death.
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Canada
Bethlehem Steel Company
England
Britain Buys Australia's Ores in Long Trade Deal
London reports the Australian government has sold its base metal output to Great Britain for ten years. The Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Melbourne says the deal involves millions of pounds sterling.
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Australia
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Russian Cabinet Sworn to Obey Popular Assembly Orders
London dispatch reports the Russian provisional government ministers taking oath to serve the people, uphold liberty and equality, suppress attempts to restore the old regime, and to convene a constituent assembly at the earliest opportunity. They pledge to transfer provisional powers to the assembly and bow to the people's will.
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Senate
Third receiver named in Green Ridge bankruptcy plan
Counsel for both sides in the Mertens firm bankruptcy pledge best efforts to have receivers appointed as trustees at the creditors meeting. Henry F Baker previously of Robert Garrett & Sons is chosen as receiver to consider a settlement, with bond to be heavy.
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Kaiser William III Suffering Diabetes in Hamburg
Kaiser William II, aged 13, is reported to have a mild form of diabetes and is under treatment in Hamburg. Physicians express cautious optimism, saying a cure may be possible with careful treatment, though concern about his recovery persists.
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Hamburg
Raid Stamboul Aqueduct
Petrograd reports seaplanes raided Berkus northwest of Constantinople and dropped 50 hazardous devices on the city aqueduct supplying water. A second detachment targeted Toult cha in a separate action.
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New Russia seeks U S help for economic rebuilding
New York March 28 Russian government plans to found official information bureaus in New York and Chicago to explain Russia under the new regime. Scientists and officials urged cooperation with the United States to reconstruct Russia’s economy. Discussion noted German influence and the need to win Russian sympathy, with calls for technical education and American aid.
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Federal Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Germany
British Cavalry Advance Two Miles Amid Frontline Actions
British cavalry advanced about two miles as part of ongoing Western Front operations. The German high command reported gains near Bapaume while French attacks on the Oise west of La Fere faltered with heavy losses. At Champagne south of Ripont French trenches were captured and French forces suffered significant prisoner losses near Tahure and St Souplet. Allied counterattacks north of Rheims and in the Argonne pushed back reconnoitering detachments.
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Berlin War Critic Warns Against Attacking Russians
Berlin March 28 the Tageblatt military expert Major Moraht argues against a major offensive on Russia. He says the western front remains stable for now and political factors will likely prevent changes due to events in Russia. He notes peace prospects in the East may tempt leaders to pause forceful action.
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Austrians Lend To Vienna Provoking Officials Reaction
Reports from Vienna indicate the Austrian government was displeased by the munition loan result after 1 000 096 000 crowns were subscribed instead of the 250 000 000 asked. Arrivals say authorities fear too much money exists and doubt national securities value, prompting an investigation.
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Grief Kills Old Hostage In German Capture
Charles Sebline, senator for the Aisne, reportedly died from grief while being held as a hostage during a German offensive. He had visited his home during the crisis and witnessed the destruction of a sugar plant before his death.
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Albert Ryder Painter Dies at 70 in New York
Albert Ryder, painter and last of the Romanticists, died today at his home in New York at age 70. Born in New Bedford, he gained fame for his luminous landscapes and pasteuriar line works.
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