War Department notes delayed German spring offensive unlikely
The War Department reports that Germany’s planned spring offensive on the Western front is unlikely to succeed unless forced by strategic needs. Despite fresh divisions and dense lines, observers see these moves as defensive and expect major actions only if compelled, with inactivity and minor raids continuing on the Western front.
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Washington
Germany
Western
War Department
Jth
Atlantic
Verona
Brescia
American Artillery Bombards Northwest of Toul
March 15 dispatch reports severe American gunfire on German positions northwest of Toul as motographs later reveal the destructiveness of the shells. No infantry action is noted and patrols continue in No Man's Land while German artillery intensifies to meet the American barrage. A few German snipers operated but caused no casualties.
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France
Riday
Toul
Nolan's Land
Russia Denounces German Peace Acceptance
Washington march 18 Russia s acceptance of the German peace was denounced by 8 Bakhmeteff the Russian ambassador who last November mediated with the Bolshevik government The ambassador warned the conditions imposed by Germany threaten the country s existence and independence He said the embassy will continue to advocate cooperation with the Allies in the war by Germany
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Washington
Russia
Bakhmeteff
Gerhoe
Carmany
Holland and Dutch Shipping Seizure in Entente Debate
Dutch and Dutch press weigh responses to Entente proposals amid German submarine pressure. Nieuwe Courant calls the measures violent and anti international law, while Turd predicts acquiescence yet notes lasting resentment. Handelsblad questions government choices on protest or exchange, Telegraaf pleads for accepting Entente terms to preserve Holland's independence and colonies.
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The
Hague
Holland
Entente
Nieuwe Courant
Amsterdam
Turd
al- Wes the Handelsbladt
Handelsblad
Telegraaf
Germany
Junkers
Germany threatens American property in retaliation
London reports Berlin instructed Spanish and Swiss ambassadors to tell the United States Germany will retaliate against American property in Germany in proportion to moves against German property in the United States. Berlin had limited actions to prevent enemy property being removed from Germany during the war. Estimates show far more German property in the U S than American property in Germany, with Standard Oil cited among major American holdings.
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London
Berlin
Foreign Office
Germany
United States
Reuter’ss Amsterdam
Senate
A. Mitchel Palmer
Standard Oil Company
Congress
Merman
America
War Finance Bill Heads to House for Final Vote
Washington March 18 The administration's war finance corporation bill, already approved by the Senate, returns to the House with leaders optimistic of a quick final passage early this week. The measure aims to create a government finance body to support wartime operations and stabilize markets during the conflict.
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War Finance
Washington
War Finance Corporation
Senate
House
Two Explosions Kill and Injure Paris Factory Victims
In La Courneuve near Paris a factory blast killed 16 and injured many more. American Red Cross and Army ambulances aided victims as windows shattered across Paris. Survivors blamed a box of percussion fuses initiating grenades. a school nearby saw panic and four girls die from fright.
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Paris
la- Courneuve
Cathedral of Notre Dame
St. Denis
Red Cross
Army
Aubervillers
Bourget
New England Troops Make Up French Front Division
American forces in France report a division fighting along the Chemin Des Dames that is composed entirely of New England units. The contingent includes troops from all New England states with Massachusetts units notably active.
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France
Chemin Des Dames
New England
Massachusetts
Shipyard plans for Wilmington progress under war program
Washington reports progress on establishing a Wilmington shipyard to build fabricated merchant ships for the Shipping Board. Fred Coxe, backed financially, met with Emergency Fleet Corporation head Charles Pier to discuss plans, with emphasis on private contracts and skilled labor requirements.
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George H. Manning
Washington, D. C
Wilmington
United States Shipping Board
Washington
Fred Coxe
Wadesboro
Charles Pier
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Shipping Board
Hurley
American International Shipbuilding Corporation
Hog Island
Philadelphia
United States
Canada
Front Grows Livelier as Raiders Reach No Man's Land
War dispatch from France reports American patrols probing enemy trenches near Toul and an apparent spy activity. Signals spotted, wires cut, and raiders recovered a German rifle breech with rapid-action cover. Naval construction plans at Hog Island and Wilmington shipyard proposals described amid ongoing frontline actions.
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France
Toul
No Man’s Land
Intelligence Department
Lahayville
St. Boussant
French and German Front Fighting Across Meuse Sector
Heavy fighting reported along the Meuse in the Verdun area with French gains west of the river and German attacks east of the river repulsed. French penetration at Malancourt and Choppy Wood yielded prisoners and machine guns. British raids on Ypres-Arras area easing while air raids against German targets continue. American sectors Toul and Luneville show no change with heavy artillery and reconnaissance patrols. German advances in southern Russia push toward Kherson as Bolsheviks seek local military mobilization. Moscow declared capital by All Russian Soviets.
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Meuse
Verdun
Samogneux
Bois du Couriéres
Bezonvaux
Malancourt
Dead Mans
Rheims
Champagne
Vaudesin
Court
Ypres-Arras
Cambrai
Toul
Luneville
Odessa
Nikolayev
Russia
Black Sea
Kherzon
All-Russian
Congress of Soviets
Moscow
Petro
Plans to seize Dutch ships for American British use
Washington reports steady progress on operation of roughly 80 Dutch vessels totaling about 600000 tons to be taken over by the United States and Britain by accord or requisition. Holland’s reply to London is awaited to conclude terms. Navy Department will assume control and man ships with American sailors, crews partly Dutch, to carry food to allies under the war flag.
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Washington
United States
Great Britain
Holland
Germany
London
Shipping Board
Navy Department
Naval Re ‘Werve
Russian Towns Occupied in Ukraine War Report
London reports German troops occupied Bakhmatch and Kono tep in Tchernigov province and retreated from Bri ansk toward the main base. Austro German forces move on Voroshba and Kharkov with orders to evacuate Khakov, per Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Moscow.
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London
Bakhmatch
Konotep
Tchernigov
Moscow
Briansk
Orel
Voroshba
Kharkov
Khakov
Major Peterson Trial Opens in Raleigh Embezzlement Case
Major George L. Peterson stands charged with embezzling 7600 dollars of North Carolina State funds while serving as paymaster general of the North Carolina Guard. Proceedings began in Wake County Superior Court with jury selection finished and testimony underway. Treasury official B R Lacy presented vouchers and testified Peterson repaid 7600 to the treasury last January. Auditor Major Baxter Durham described four audits and reliance on Peterson’s adding machine records before the court recessed for dinner.
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Raleigh
N. C
George L. Peterson
North Carolina Guard
Wake County
Treasury
B. R. Lacy
Major Peterson
Lacy
State Treasury
Baxter Durham
State Auditor's Office
Peterson
Major Durham
Swiss Demand Payment For Ship Sar Dinero Destruction
The Swiss government sent a note to Germany demanding indemnity for the destruction of the grain steamer Sardinero torpedoed February 26 under charter by Switzerland. It requests a careful German investigation. The sinking stirred pro ally Swiss press calling for bread ration reprisals.
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Berne
United States
Switzerland
Barham Named Traffic Director for Southern District
Nashville March 18 Charles Barham of Nashville general freight agent for the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis railway has been appointed by the National Food Administration as traffic director for the Southern District with headquarters in Atlanta.
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Nashville, Tenn
Charles Barham
Nashville
Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway
National Food Administration
Southern
Atlanta
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Place d'Iena
Ambassador Sharp
Picton
Piez
American Front
Southern Traffic Director
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