British Admiralty Reveals World Shipping Losses
Official British admiralty figures show Allied and neutral shipping losses since the war began total 11,827,872 gross tons as of January 1, 1918, while Central Powers shipyard output reached 6,606,275 tons. Net world loss stands at 2,632,297 tons after adding 2,589,000 tons of enemy ships. Maximum losses occurred in Q2 1917 with 2,236,934 tons.
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Washington
British Admiralty
Germany
United States
House of Commons
Eric Geddes
Admiralty
Great Britain
Isa
Mercantile
Board of Admiralty
Energ
United Kingdom
Fatal Collision Kills Four Aboard Manley
The Navy reports a fatal collision on March 19 between the destroyer Manley and a British warship. One American officer and three enlisted men died, with 11 others injured. Names include Lt. Cmdr. Richard McCallicott Jr and Cecil Hall among the dead. injuries span several ranks with sailors from multiple states. Location details were not released.
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Washington
Navy Department
Manley
Richard McCallicott, Jr
New York
S. C
Edward C. Landwehr
Elizabeth
N. J
Charles Pierce
Lake Crystal
Minn
Fred Richard Lawson
Orange
Mass
Clarence F. DeChene
Joplin
Carl Cecil Russell
Stockton
Cal
Albert Wallace Cecil
St. Louis
Ralph H. Christie
Seoman
Calais
John D. Mercer
Seaman
New Haven
Conn
Joseph F. Gumm
South Minneapolis
Jury to Get Pitts Case by Friday
Morganton NC March 21 There was little prospect at noon that Garfield and Aaron Pitts would go to the jury before tomorrow Defense attorney M N Harshaw led most of the morning session with arguments allying multiple lawyers still to be heard in the murder case of Dr E A Hennessee.
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Morganton
N. C
Garfield
Aaron Pitts
E. A. Hennessee
M. N. Harshaw
Diplomatic mission reaches Manchuria from Petrograd
The Japanese ambassador and the Chinese minister to Russia arrived in Manchuria from Petrograd on March 19. They traveled with several Americans, Japanese and Chinese and were escorted to the Chinese frontier by Red Guards.
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Manchuria
Peking
Russia
Petrograd
Red Guards
Battle Off Dunkirk Sinks Four Enemy Vessels
London dispatch reports British and French destroyers engaged German forces off Dunkirk between 4 and 5 am. Two German destroyers and two torpedo boats are believed sunk. one British destroyer damaged but reached harbor. Allied casualties are slight. no French losses.
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London
Admiralty
Dunath
Dover
Dunkirk
Beteen
American Raids German Trenches Near Luneville
American troops east of Luneville conducted a raid on German trenches with French forces. Hand to hand fighting followed as raiders withdrew about 40 minutes later. German forces answered with gas and high explosive shelling on American batteries.
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France
Luneville
Trestle at Nichols Destroyed by Fire
About 60 feet of trestle work at Lumber River bridge near Nichols was destroyed by fire early today. Passengers between Mullins and Wilmington are being transferred and trains may be blocked until tomorrow. Cause unknown, amid recent nearby wreck suspicions.
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Mullins
S. C
Lumber River Bridge
Nichols
Wilmington
Omohundro Siding
Germany Demands All War Munitions From Romania
Moscow reports on March 19 that Germany has intensified demands on Romania, insisting Romania surrender all war munitions to the Central Powers. Entente ministers stay in Jassy but would depart if Romania complies.
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Moscow
Germany
Rumania
Entente
Jassy
House Overrides Governor's Veto on Workers Compensation
Richmond March 21 The House of Delegates approved a workers compensation act 61 to 20 over Governor Davis with Senate passage and final enactment expected The veto objected to the bill due to an appropriation for three paid commissioners The action marks a key party line confrontation in state government
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Richmond
House of Delegates
Davis
Senate
Villa followers seize Mexico Northwestern train near Juarez
Epifanio Holguin faction followers hijacked a mixed passenger and freight train at Santa Sofia 110 miles southwest of Juarez. Two passengers were seriously wounded and ten others hurt in the morning incident, confirmed by messages and the Mexican general consulate.
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el Paso
Texas
Villa
Epifanio Holguin
Santa Sofia
Juarez
Secretary Baker Reviews First Division Brigade in France
Secretary Baker concludes his inspection tour in France with a review of a first division brigade on a muddy plateau near Verdun. He and General Pershing greeted regimental flags as winds chilled the ceremony and praised the troops for their fitness and endurance in trench and mud.
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France
Associated Press
Baker
Verdun
Jeanne of Arc
Pershing
Major George L. Peterson Acquitted by Jury
Raleigh March 21 A verdict of not guilty was returned in the case of Major George L. Peterson on trial since Monday charged with embezzling state funds while Paymaster general of the North Carolina Guard. The jury was out about an hour. Peterson is now on the quartermaster staff at Camp Jackson Columbia S C.
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Raleigh
N. C
George L. Peterson
North Carolina Guard
Major Peterson
Camp Jackson
Columbia
S. C
Surprise Not Guilty Verdict in Peterson Embezzlement Case
In Raleigh on March 21 the jury found Major Peterson not guilty after a single ballot and 20 minutes deliberation. The defense rested without the defendant testifying, citing cross examination irregularities. Judge Stecy urged fairness to both sides as Peterson received congratulatory acclaim.
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Raleigh
N. C
Peterson
Stecy
General Wood Returns from France Arrives at Atlantic Port
Major General Leonard Wood and Major General J Franklin Bell commanders of the 89th and 77th divisions of the National Army arrive from France aboard a French steamship. General Wood went abroad last December to study war problems first hand.
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Atlantic
Leonard Wood
J. Franklin Bell
89Th
77Th
National Army
France
General Wood
Lenroot Maintains Lead After 22 Counties Counted
Milwaukee March 1 reports show Lenroot holding the lead in the Wisconsin primary as results from 22 counties come in and more still incomplete. Lenroot leads James Thompson, La Follette candidate, by 2 326 votes with totals still unsettled in several districts.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Back Woods
Todo
Lenroot Todeg
James Thompson
LaFollette
Decisive Moment Says the Kaiser in War Telegram
London dispatch reports Emperor William calling the moment decisive for the war in a telegram to the Rhine Province Council. The text notes a sense of German history and the entrance of American troops described as a wedge driving into the adversary, with officers shaking hands as the Secretary acknowledged each greeting. General Pershing expressed gratification.
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London
William
Rhemisch
Amsterdam
General Pershing
Germans Open Heavy Bombardment Across Wide British Front
German artillery fire began before dawn along a broad front from Vendeuil to the Scarpe, the heaviest bombardment heard in the Dover area. British raids near St Quentin and Messines yielded prisoners and guns, with Dover and Ramsgate reporting loud blasts and shaken houses. Observers note the strike could signal a forthcoming West Front offensive or be a feint. the exact target remains uncertain.
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London
Vendeuil
St. Quentin
Messines
Houtholest Forest
Dover
England
Ramsgate
Vendeuill
Flanders
Istance
Somme
Cambrai
Arras
Lexington Homicide Remains a Mystery
Lexington North Carolina March 21 a bank cashier J Franklin Deaderick was killed at the home of J Graham Hege a Lexington manufacturer. Hege says he will reveal his statement at the preliminary hearing likely next week and denies inviting Deaderick to the Hege residence. No inquest will be held and Hege claims the men spoke calmly before the shooting.
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Lexington
N. C
J.franklin Deaderick
J. Graham Hege
Hege
Deaderick
Red Cross Mission Reaches Moscow
The American Red Cross Mission to Roumania fleeing Jassy to escape German advance has arrived safely in Moscow. Led by Henry W. Anderson of Richmond, Virginia, the group of 20 members includes physicians and nurses.
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Washington
Red Cross
Roumania
Jassy
Odesa
Moscow
Henry W. Anderson
Richmond
Japan to furnish ships to America
Tokyo dispatch reports a Japanese commission considering supplying tonnage to the United States. The proposed American charter rate is about half the local rate. Counter proposals to include insurance were prepared for transmission to America.
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Japan
America
Evacuating Russian Towns Amid War Push
Petrograd reports government forces evacuating Krementchug Minamenka and Romodan in southern Russia. A Russian commission leaves for Pskov to investigate reports of attacks on German troops.
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Petrograd
Krementchug
Minamenka
Romodan
Russia
Pskov
Sustained Bombardment Targets Rheims and Champagne Front
Paris reports an intense and sustained bombardment of sectors north and south east of Rheims and along the Champagne front as announced by the War Office today.
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Paris
Rheims
Champagne Front
War Office
Finance Bill Passes War Finance Corporation Plan
Washington on March 21 reports the Administration bill to establish a 2 billion war finance corporation passed the House by 369 to 2.
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Washington
House
Dutch Vessels Seized by U S to Join War Effort
Washington reports 600000 tons of Dutch ships seized last night will be armed and pressed into service. Most vessels will sail to trans Atlantic routes carrying food to Allies, some for port duties. Navy to oversee crews and final allocations, with tankers aiding oil fleets.
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Washington
Wilson
Navy Department
Daniels
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