French Push Near Hindenburg Line Races to St Quentin
French forces under Gen Nivelle push toward St Quentin and Cambrai in Picardy, nearing the Hindenburg line. British units also advance toward Cambrai as German retreat yields 159,000 to 200,000 troops for possible counteroffensive. Haig holds Somme line from Peronne to Couity as destruction and bad weather hinder communications.
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Lille
Cambrai
St. Quentin
Laon
lLafere
Nivelle
Cambrat
Paris
London
Hindenburg
France
Hick
Haig
Somme
Peronne
Couity
Harpincourt
Bapaume
Calais
Champagne
Verdun
Picardy
War Office
Avecourt Wood
God Hill
Berlin
Macedonia
Monastir
Macedonian
Lake
Holland Debates Armed Ship Issue In Neutral Ports
The Hague reports heated debate over admitting armed merchantmen to Dutch ports amid neutrality that barred warships since 1914. Diverging opinions pit Dutch policy against British pressure while press voices vary on future stance and sovereign rights.
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Holland
Hague
London
United States
Germany
Nieuwe Rotterdamsche Courant
Amsterdam Telegraaf
Struycken
Officers Die Trying to Escape Interned Ship
Washington March 29 Lieutenant Chorth and Machinist Mate Hermann Schrader of the German interned crews at Philadelphia navy yards are believed drowned after an escape attempt. Eight others who fled were captured by marines and police. seven had already been reported captured.
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Washington, D.C
Chorth
Hermann Schrader
Ger
Philadelphia Navy Yards
Philadelphia
Kronpring Wilhelm
Prinz Eitel Friedrich
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Salem
Feedom
Forts
Ogelthorpe
McPherson
Elcarep
Navy Yard
Allied Navy Lists Blockade of Greece
London. March 29. Entente ministers in Athens report the blockade of Greece is being eased as wheat shipments to Piraeus begin today signaling partial relief. The move comes after weeks of pressure to secure Greece’s compliance with entente demands.
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Greece
London
Athens
Reuter
Piraeus
Czar Sends General to Rally Troops in Futile Effort
From Petrograd reports say the Russian emperor rode toward the capital to rally the troops but Gen. Invanoff found the effort hopeless. The foreign office was advised that the revolution removes risk of separate peace with Germany.
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Tokio
Russia
Petrograd
Invanoff
Foreign Office
Germany
Berlin Papers See Retreat as Beneficial War View
Berlin papers forecast strategic retreat in France as beneficial. Headlines praise Field Marshal von Hindenburg with confidence from Deutsche Tages Zeitung Morgenpost and Vossische Zeitung noting his evolution since 1914 and current Western front battles.
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Berlin
London
France
von Hindenburg
Deutsche Tages Zeitung
Morgenpost
Vossische Zeitung
Poland
Death Messenger Brings More Death
Danville reports a wartime tragedy as a mother learns her husband and father of two children died in France. While she bathed her youngsters, a government messenger delivered the news, and misfortune followed: the elder child, five, fell and died after tripping at the door, the younger, two, drowned in the bath. Three hours later the mother was removed to a sanitarium.
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Danville
Europa
Ottawa
Canada
J. T. Wooing
France
Waterloo joins crusade to save children of war
Waterloo residents are urged to donate to relief for Belgian and Armenian children facing starvation. The ministerial association plans a citywide drive on June 2, targeting all citizens, with funds sent to relief committees via the commission for relief in Belgium. Each child can be aided by a monthly dollar, with local repositories set up to collect small gifts from Commercial groups and individuals.
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Waterloo
Belgium
Armenia
Ministerial Association
J. R. Macartney
First Presbyterian Church
Deletum
Commission For Relief
America
Hoover
United States
Herbert Hoover
Commission
Cardinal Gibbons
Dr. Marartnéy
Paper delivery notes raised by carrier error
If the delivery fails by 6 o'clock contact 3520 for a copy. After 6:30 call telephone No 2 for arrangements.
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Telenhigne No. 2
Socialists Demand Decisive Action In Reichstag Reform
Socialists urge rapid reforms and broader political rights after the war. Von Bethmann-Hollweg pledges a strong internal and external policy only possible if all classes share in the nation’s fate, calling for equal rights across society. The Vorwaerts editor argues world opposition targets Prussia and its democracy.
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Prussia
Railroads Begin Adapting Schedules to Eight-Hour Day
New York March 20. Railroad managers and union leaders tackle fitting the eight hour workday into timetables effective from Jan 1. About 900 wage contracts must be signed on the new basis. Freight service, disrupted by embargoes in anticipation of a strike, has largely been restored as embargoes were lifted.
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New York
Brotherhood Teaders
Brotherhoods
Enlist Women In Naval Service Ordered In Case Of Emergency
Secretary Daniels ordered naval commandants at shore stations to be prepared to enlist women in the naval service if needed. They would serve as clerks and stenographers for shore duty tied to coast defense work. San Felice, a Great 5¢ Cigar, advertisement.
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Washington, D. C
Daniels
Actus
Naval Service
Emperor Nicholas Faces Revolution At Tsarskoe Selo
A Moscow dispatch recounts the 1917 revolution surrounding Emperor Nicholas as his special train neared Vishera. Gen Zabol informs him of 60,000 rebels and a decree of dethronement. Nicholas contemplates abdication, cries, and vows never to betray his country before deciding to move toward Evadia and his gardens.
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Petrograd
Tula London
Nicholas
Ruan
Ouka Rossi
Moscow
Vishera
Tsarskon-Selo
Zahel
Nilos
Gen. Zabol
Zabel
Esaid
Alvadia
Ghermans
Tvanot
Iken
Timn
Michael
Cabinet Crisis Infringe: New French Cabinet Formed
Paris reports the 20 March cabinet crisis overshadowed by events as M Ribot rapidly formed a cabinet in 48 hours. Names include Ribot premier, Viviani justice, Painleve war, Lacaze navy, Thomas munitions, Malvy interior, Steeg education, Desplas commerce, Clementes agriculture, Violotta labor, Bourgeois colonies, Maginot under-secretary aviation.
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Alexander Ribot
M. Ribot
Alexandre Ribot
Rene Viviani
Paul Painleve
Lacaze
Albert Thomas
Joseph Thierry
Louis J. Malvy
Jules Steeg
Georges Desplas
Tienne Clementes
Ferdinand David
Maurice Violletta
Leon Bourgeois
Andre Maginot
Daniel Vincent
U S To Recognize New Russ Regime
Washington reports complete cooperation of the Russian army and navy with the new revolutionary government. Recognition by the United States looms as a likely action, with officials stating the question grows more pressing and action could come soon.
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U.S
Washington, D. C
Francis
State Department
United States
Hog prices rise to 15.20 on rebound in Chicago
Chicago on March 26 reports a hog market rebound after a recent slump with prices reaching 15.20 for choice heavy hogs. Receipts totaled about 10,000 fewer head than expected, signaling tighter supply and renewed demand.
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Chicago
Weather Bureau forecast for Tuesday to Wednesday
The U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau reports light weather changes over the past 24 hours with rising temperatures in the eastern half. No major storm area on Tuesday’s map. Partly cloudy skies and moderate temperatures expected in this section Tuesday through Wednesday.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau
Missing Sailors Safe After City of Memphis Sinking
New York reports no lives lost in the City of Memphis sinking in the German zone. The missing boat with Capt. Borum and seven men has reached Glasgow per a patch from CG Ocean Steamship Co. The Vigilancia deaths and other sinkings are noted with survivors and missing crew.
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New York
Memphis
Borum
Glasgow
Cgcean Steamship Company
Tole London
Vigilancia
City of Memphis
Illnois
Aea
Neils PP. North
Carl Adeholde
Frank A. Middleton
North
Denmark
St. John
N.bl
Bray Head
Belfast
Ireland
Hoy
Messare
Peace Impossible Now Carranza Reply to Note
The note to Gen Carranza declining neutral action to halt exports to belligerents was made public by the state department. It cites hopeless peace prospects, Wilson’s efforts failing, Germany’s attempts to embroil Mexico and Japan, and argues restricting commerce would be unneutral. It says the president hopes Carranza’s ideals can still be aided by other neutral governments through mediation to end the war.
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Washington
LD. C
Carranza
Europe
State Department
Wilson
Germany
Mexico
Japan
Navy Hurries Preparations for Hostilities
Washington moves to rapid naval buildup as Germany’s actions prompt a State of war posture. President Wilson authorizes $115 million emergency funding for warship construction and labor reforms while ordering 60 submarine chasers and rapid naval academy graduations to supply 374 new officers. Private motor boats may be pressed for coast patrols as plans for broader action unfold.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
B. A
United States
Ge Iy
New York Navy Yard
Naval Academy
Congress
Navy
Wison
Navy Department
Washington, D.C
New Orleans Navy Yard
New York Yard
Finland Yields To New Regime
London reports nearly all district governors of Finland resigned voluntarily after news of a revolution. Roditcheff named governor is popular among Finnish aspirants. Prisoners freed at Ulenborg fortress. governor and police dismissed. Harvester, Mild Havana 10¢ Crene.
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London
Finland
Copenhagen
Reuter
Berlingski Tidendeat
Roditcheff
Ulenborg
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Hollweg
San Felice
Ivanoil
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