British Now Capture Flame
British and German forces clashed with heavy shelling and rising casualties as the war effort intensified near Bapaume. In a related development, a 48 hour delay in a nationwide rail strike was agreed as negotiators sought a settlement to avert action. The mediation committee reported progress and hinted at a possible joint conference with railroad managers.
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Associated Press
New York
Lane
Federal Mediation Committee
Sts York
Counil O2 National Defense
Lars
Wiley Hotey
Pennsylvania Bill Seeks to Block Railroad Brotherhood Strike
A federal bill filed in Philadelphia aims to prevent a walkout by railroad brotherhoods in Pennsylvania. The suit notes the joint ballot calling the strike is no longer in effect and argues action is not authorized. attorneys report the matter will proceed unless a judge issues an injunction.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
State of
Pennsylvania
Brotherhods
Leighton P. Stradley
BAPAUME AT LAST British advance flanks Bapaume and cuts German lines
British forces pushed north of the Ancre River capturing Greville and Loupart Wood west of Bapaume. German withdrawal from their defenses deepens Haig’s gains through a three and a half mile by one mile strip west of Bapaume, signaling possible further retreat toward Arras.
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Greville
Loupart Wood
Bapaume
Arans
British forces report capture on Franco-Belgian front
Reuters dispatch from British headquarters in France says Bardine has been captured by British forces. Le Transloy and Achiet-le-Petit are reported in British hands. Troops entered Bapaume after a stiff fight and found the town aflame as Germans destroyed it in retreat.
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Associated Press
London
Bardine
Reuter
France
le Transloy
Achiet-le-Petit
Bapaume
Russia War Crisis Rumors Amid Crown Nomination
Conflicting dispatches claim Grand Duke Michael took the throne temporarily while Nicholas II abdicated. German withdrawals stretch from the Somme to near Roye as French forces gain ground. British forces hold St Pierre Vaast Wood. A Zeppelin was shot down near Compiegne and London reports a raid with Kent bombs.
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Michael
Russia
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Berlin
Paris
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Lassigny
Andechy
Lassinghy
London
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Bapaume
Peronne
Sally
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Monastir
Macedonian
Compiegne
Kent
German View Sees No Slack in Fighting After Revolution
Copenhagen reported German circles doubt a separate peace with Russia. They foresee the new government maintaining war resolve but facing strife from former factions and released revolutionaries. A Vienna dispatch notes Russian soldiers cheered the revolution in trenches.
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Associated Press
Copenhagen
London
Russia
Nicholas
Vienna
Three fourths Won't Quit
Louisville officials report that about 75 percent of Louisville and Nashville workers are expected to stay loyal in a strike. Roughly half of the 35,000 employees belong to four brotherhoods, with guards placed at key bridges to maintain operation. An offer to extend insurance protection to brotherhood members is seen as influential.
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Louisville
Louisville & Nashville
Four Brotherhoods
Will Refuse to Strike in Ohio Rail Labor Showdown
Engineers conductors and trainmen of the Cincinnati Lebanon and Northern Railroad, a Pennsylvania subsidiary, informed Superintendent I W Geer that they would refuse to obey the strike order.
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Columbus
Ohio
Cincinnati, Lebanon & Northern Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad
I. W. Geer
Pennsylvania
Sale of Tickets Stopped Amid Railway Tie Up Threat
Knoxville March 17 The Louisville and Nashville Railroad stopped selling tickets to and through St Louis terminals as a precaution against a possible strike. The measure aims to prevent passengers from being marooned if services are interrupted tonight.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
St. Louis
Abdication of Nicholas II in Imperial Manifesto
The Imperial manifesto announces Emperor Nicholas II and his son’s abdication in favor of Grand Duke Michael, urging unity, continuation of the war, and duty to bring Russia to prosperity and glory with the nation’s representatives. The call emphasizes loyalty, oath, and allied efforts in the final struggle.
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Petrograd
London
Nicholas II
Russias
Czar
Poland
Grand Duke
Finland
Russia
Michael Androvitch
Zeppelin near Compiegne Falls in Flames Killing Crew
A Zeppelin identified as L-39 was shot down near Compiegne at 5:30 AM. French anti aircraft fire reached it two miles high, it caught fire, wreckage fell outside Compiegne, and most crew died from burns or were crushed while others jumped.
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Associated Press
Paris
Compiegne
Tar Heel Postmasters Confirmed by Senate
Washington March 17 Senate confirms North Carolina postoffice nominations after weeks of action. Potts of Highlands remains undecided. Postmasters named include William C. Allen Sunburst Albert R Bauman Montreal Annie K Brown Red Springs Joseph B Colvard Jefferson D O Daniel South Port Wm H Lane Leaksville Lewis B McBraver Sanatorium Edgar F McCulloch Elizabethtown E Roy Martin Mayodan Edward K Morris Creedmoor Archie J Sykes Pomona George L Taylor Fletcher.
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George H. Manning
Washington, D. C
Sime
Senate
North Carolina Postoffice
W. T. Potts
Highlands
William C. Allen
Sunburst
Albert R. Bauman
Montreal
Annie K. Brown
Red Springs
Joseph B. Colvard
Jefferson
D. O. Daniel
Southport
Interior Department Moves to New Five Story Home
Washington officials announce the Interior Department will relocate to a colossal new building facing the Mall and Lincoln Memorial. With 755000 square feet of space, seven stories, 7500 tons of steel, 220000 cubic feet of limestone, and nine million bricks, the facility is among the nation’s largest government structures and slated for occupancy by mid next month.
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Washington, D. C
Department of the Interior
Washington
Department
Mall
Lincoln Memorial
Capitol
United States
Woolworth
New York City
French Still Attacking On Macedonian Front
German army headquarters reports the French attack on the Macedonian front continues. The brief dispatch notes the action is ongoing as of today, with details to follow on page eight.
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Berlin
Sayville
Lapland Fends Off Two Warship Attacks At Sea
New York reports two attempts to sink the White Star liner Lapland on her recent voyage from Liverpool. A submarine was sunk off the Irish coast by a patrol boat, and hours later a torpedo was seen near the Lapland’s bow near the Mersey river mouth.
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Associated Press
New York
White Star
Lapland
Liverpool
Irish
Mersey River
No Loss of Life in Memphis Fire Ruin
Memphis authorities report no fatalities after a fire destroyed much of the Graham Apartment building early today. Damage is estimated at $100,000 with partial insurance coverage. The blaze is believed to have started from a defective furnace.
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Memphis
Associated Press
Memphis, Tenn
Graham
Foreign trade shows a fall in February exports and imports
Washington reports American foreign trade fell about 190 million dollars in February, the first month of Germany's unrestricted warfare. The Commerce Department cites exports down 147,032,659 dollars and imports down 42,239,685 dollars.
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Associated Press
Washington
Germany
Department of Commerce
Grand Duke Accepts Russian Throne Conditioned on People
London reports Grand Duke Michael has accepted the throne of Russia, contingent on the consent of the Russian people, per a statement from the semi official Russian News Agency received today.
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Associated Press
London
Grand Duke
Michael
Russia
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