Verdun Front Simmers as French Gain and German Struggle
Across the Meuse the Ver dun sector sees French gains west of the river with strong German counterattacks on a six mile front east of the Meuse repulsed. Heavy artillery dominates the fighting as Samogneux Bezonvaux and Malancourt figure in the contest. British raids and American patrols shape the broader line while Germany pushes in southern Russia toward Kherson.
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Meuse
Verdun
Samogneux
Bois de Courieres
Bezonvaux
Reims
Champagne
Vautesincourt
Ypres-Arras
Cambrai
Toul
Luceville
Luneville
Russia
Odessa
Nikolayev
Black Sea
Kherson
all-Russian
Congress of Soviets
Moscow
Petrograd
Altho
London
Acheville
Zonnebeke
Bapaume- Cambrai Road
Lens
Warneton
Zonne Heke
VETER
Amsterdam
Vienna
Vossiscke
Berlin
Nation's Dead and Wounded Casualty List March 18
The War Department issued a casualty list naming forty nine names. Eight died of disease, one of accident, one was severely wounded, and forty nine were slightly wounded. First Lieut Harold M Hersch is the only commissioned officer listed as slightly wounded. Names include Corporal Robert Eadward Byrne Private William P De Cunha Warren C Hauser Herbert von Alt James R B Stewart Steve Norman John M Grouch and many others.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
Harold M. Hersch
Robert Eadward Byrne
Wm. P. de Cunha
Warren C. Hauser
Herbert von Alt
Charles Besty
James RB. Stewart
Steve Norman
John M. Grouch
Released German Prisoners Fighting in Siberia
Harbin reports German prisoners released and cooperating with Bolsheviki against General Semenoff's forces in Siberia. A March 1 battle involved about 200 Germans, with one wounded Semenoff soldier claiming bayonets used in close combat.
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Siberia
Harbin
Manchuria
Semenoff
Twenty two Allied Airplanes Downed on Front
Berlin via London reports twenty two entente aircraft were brought down by Germans yesterday on the Franco Belgian front. The army headquarters stated French airmen bombed hostile establishments at Le Thour north of Reims.
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Berlin
London
le Thour
Reins
Trotzky Named Commissary of Petrograd Commune
Washington reports that Leon Trotzky, former Russian foreign minister, now leads a Petrograd commune as commissary. Ambassador Francis confirms dispatches, noting communists is the term used for Bolsheviks in Petrograd.
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Washington, D. C
Francis Today
Leon Trotzky
Russia
Petrograd
Trotzky
Delivery error notice for late newspaper
If the carrier error or other cause prevents delivery by 6 o clock, please phone 2S3n0 and a copy of the paper will be sent. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 30 p m.
War department doubts Western Front offensive threat
Washington March 18 The war department weekly review says the German offensive is unlikely unless forced by general strategic needs. Fresh divisions arrive on the western front, but concentrations appear defensive. American troops fight on five fronts, with raids and trench fighting near the Swiss border. Italian theatre may see Austro German concentrations targeting Verona or Brescia.
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Washington, D.C
War Department
Atlantic
Verona
Brescia
Swiss Demand Germany Pay for Loss of Grain Steamer
Bern reports the Swiss government has sent a note to Berlin seeking indemnity for the destruction of the Sardinero, the wheat cargo steamer torpedoed February 26. Switzerland also calls for a thorough German inquiry into the incident.
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Berlin
Berne
United States
Switzerland
New England Troops Engaged With American Army at Chemin des Dames
Associated Press reports a division of American forces at Chemin des Dames is composed solely of New England units. Troops from Massachusetts and other New England states were active, with prior identification forbidden by the censor until The Stars and Stripes disclosed their identities in its latest edition.
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Associated Press
Orange
Amerie
Chemin Des Dames
New England
Armerican Expeditionary Forces
Fiad
Americans Earn War Crosses East of Lunéville
In France on March 18 American soldiers serving near Lunéville were awarded War Crosses by the French for bravery under fire. Notable honorees include Private Elmer McDonough of Kellogg Minnesota who carried dispatches through heavy fire and fell at his post, and Sergt Raymond Quinlan of St Paul Minnesota among others praised for courage, endurance, and discipline under battle conditions.
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France
Luneville
Elmer McDonough
Kellogg, Minn
Raymond Quinlan
St. Paul
Minn
Emile FF
Kraft
Charles Danielson
Storm Lake
Charles McLaughlin
Hutchinson
Minor
Walter Smith
Tarvey A. McPeak
Renwick
Floyd B. Leseman
Prescott
Nicholas McGaugheen
John A. Bedner
New Prague
Homer Whited
Bessener
Ala
Amos Teske
Coal Vatley
A. Selix
Unionville
Ira
Charles W. Stout
Baltimore
Russell A. Yarnell
Swarthmore
James BE. Potts
Joseph N. Walker
Hallimore
Thomas W. Sparner
Batimore
Russian Ambassador Denounces German Peace Terms
Washington March 18 Boris Rakhmeleff Russian ambassador denounces Germany peace terms as a threat to Russia's existence and independence. He notes the Bolshevik repudiation last year and says the embassy will continue to push Allied cooperation in the war against Germany.
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Washington, D. C
Russia
Boris Rakhmeleff
Germany
Reprisals on U.S. Property in German Empire Warned
The German foreign office directs Berlin to notify Washington that Germany will retaliate against American property in Germany proportionally to U S actions against German property in the United States. Spanish and Swiss ambassadors informed, per Reuters Amsterdam desk. El Tovar Broadleaf HavAng ic Cigar advertisement.
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Aim
German Empire
London
Berlin
Foreign Office
Germany
United States
Reuter
Amsterdam
el Tovar Broadleaf
Havang Ic Cigar
American patrols push into German trenches near Toul
France March 18 American intelligence reports indicate possible spy activity northwest of Toul amid cut telephone wires and signal flashes from a window. A patrol entered enemy trenches, secured a German rifle breech and snapclip cover, and returned with information. Artillery targeted billets and new works around Lahayville St Boussant Mantseu Richecourt and Pannes Mousard road. American observers and anti aircraft guns supported sorties while air activity increased and patrols along the Mecklenberg trench hold despite bombardment.
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Associated Press
France
Toul
No Man’s Land
Intelligence Department
Lahayville
St. Boussant
Mantseu
Richecourt
Quart de Reserve
Pannes- Mousard
Buxieres
Luneville
Mecklenburg
American Army Uniform Recedes From Paris Frontline Busy at Front
Paris reports indicate the American uniform has nearly vanished from city streets as rail transportation units depart. Officers remain in Paris to support French army collaboration, while most U.S. troops are reassigned to central France, leaving only essential staff in the capital. Ambulance crews from the Russian American unit guard civilians during air raids, and general leave is limited to railway and engineering regiments with special exceptions.
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Railway Transportation Corps
Paris
France
Marns
Central Army
Iartemuster
Hailway
Belfast Clash Between Sinn Fein and Police Breaks Out
In the nationalist Belfast quarter early Sunday a riot between Sinn Fein members and police lasted from midnight to 4 a.m. Sticks and clubs were the main weapons, with some revolver fire. Several policemen were hospitalized as troops restored order after a crowd of about 2,500 gathered near St Mary’s Hall where de Valera spoke before authorities closed the hall.
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Belfast
Sian Melners
Sun
St. Mary's Hall
Only Three Tons Domestic Coal for Each Consumer
In Philadelphia on March 18 the anthracite operators general committee warns of continuing coal scarcity and urges conservation to support war industries and the government. It states three tons per consumer on average and cautions against hoarding while noting fuel administration advice to order next winter's supply after April.
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Philadelphia
No More Booze Over Bridge at Rock Island
Federal agents seized liquor valued at about 5000 dollars and five cars transporting liquor from Rock Island to Iowa towns. Vehicles were halted crossing the government bridge while agents search every car between Rock Island and Davenport. Those found with liquor face federal prosecution. A dozen or more agents guard the Rock Island arsenal area to enforce liquor restrictions.
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Rock Island, Fli
Rock Island, I
Iown
Davenport
Rock Island Arsenal
Explosions Near Paris Kill Forty at La Courneuve Factory
Two violent blasts at a factory near Paris cause 40 deaths and many injuries. American Red Cross and ambulances aid scene, with soldiers transporting the wounded. Survivors say a dropped box of percussion fuses triggered grenades. widespread destruction across Paris, with schools damaged and thousands homeless.
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Paris
la Courneurve
la Courneuve
Cathedral of Notre Dame
St. Denis
RED. Cross
American Red Cross
Avory
Neuilly
Aubervillers
Hom
Seine
Belgian Army Seizes Section of French Front in Flanders
Belgian forces have taken over a key sector of the western front in Flanders, replacing French troops. King Albert's new army has shown strong organization and high morale after winter reforms, with Lieut. Gen. de Geyninck saying troops can be held until the proper moment before acting.
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Associated Press
Flanders
Maren
Western Front
Albert
de Geyninck
Dutch Shipping Question Divides Dutch Press Over Entente Offer
Amsterdam and The Hague debate whether Holland should accept Entente terms to operate US and UK seized ships. Plans target about 89 Dutch vessels totaling roughly 600000 tons, to be armed under American flag and crewed partly by Dutch sailors, with the aim of delivering food through war zones while awaiting Holland’s decision. The press splits between acceptance and resistance, warning that Holland’s independence hinges on choosing a side in the imperial conflict.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Great Britain
Holland
Geramany
Navy
Navy Department
Naval Reserve
Hague
Nieuwe
Amsterdam
Tyrol
Oar
Handelsblad
Telegraaf
Germany
William Barnes Explains to Police
William Barnes formerly New York Republican leader was taken to a police station after a club discussion about the war. Officers recorded that his remark was deemed unpatriotic by two companions, but the charges were withdrawn after Barnes explained that his criticism focused on wartime responsiveness and that Uncle Sam was an impersonal term.
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New York
William Barnes
New York State
Barnes
Sam
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