Germany to Block Path as War Looms in April
Washington reports indicate Germany seeks mediation to delay war with the United States while urging Britain to abandon ruthless methods. Officials say no mediation will be considered unless Germany ends its U boat campaign, with preparations for a potential clash speeding up nationwide.
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American Consuls Held by Germany Amid Urgent Dispute
Four American consuls, ordered from Germany to Turkish posts, are reportedly held as Germany seeks assurances of safe passage for a former German consul. Turkey later withdrew a request for accreditation after U S refusal. Officials can not confirm current locations or exact reasons for the impasse.
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Atlanta
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Ruthless destruction of property across French retreat
Destruction and desolation mark the German retreat from Roye to Ham as villages along the line burn. The Seventeenth army corps left ash and skeletons, mined roads, and looted farms. Women and children liberated by French forces search for former homes amid debris and destroyed implements.
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Paris
Associated Press
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Ham
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Germans Leave Ruin as They Retreat in France
War correspondents with the British armies in France report widespread destruction as German forces withdraw. French civilians describe relief aid theft, flour substitutions, and homes shattered while villagers in Rouy le Petit were forced to stay indoors as Germans fired shells, killing several.
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Associated Press
American Relief Commission
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Rouy-le-Petit
Western Front Battles Open as French Push Rears German Line
German defenses hold a 20 mile north south arc near Sacre to La Fere as French and British forces press forward. Haig reports gains east of the Somme while Russian and Romanian fronts show new activity threatening retreating Turks and shifting regional front lines.
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Birthday Cheers From Tar Heel Town for William Dean Howells
William Dean Mel celebrated his 80th birthday in Tryon North Carolina at the Na Wl Arts Club. Representatives from literary circles across the country sent congratulations including letters from Colonel Roosevelt and others as the event marked the winter gathering.
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Spies Sentenced to Prison Terms in Allied Case
Albert Wannenberg and Charles N. Wannenberg pleaded guilty to sending spies to obtain information for Germany. They were sentenced to two years in a penitentiary and fined 2000 dollars each. The Associated Press report from New York dated March 22 notes the convictions.
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Linta
Neal
Navy still short recruits amid speeding up effort
Washington reports the navy is 13 514 men short of the 74 500 enlisted strength. Since September 74 500 was authorized, 5 454 have joined. Recruitment reached a record net gain of 1 947 this month as programs seek to fill ships immediately.
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Officers Keep Up The Man Hunt
Deputies pressed an all out search early today for four escaped Jefferson county jail inmates led by David D. Overton. The fugitives are thought armed and may fight as pursuit leads toward Village Creek area near the jail site where three escapees died in Tuesday night clashes.
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Associated Press
Birmingham
Ala
David D. Overton
Jefferson County
Village Creek
Sam Messina
Tony Malino
Albert E. Lawson
Graymont
Lawson
Republicans and Democrats Migrate Toward Organization
Washington reports a Republican congressional caucus was called for March 21 to plan organization and the legislative agenda. A Democratic caucus was set for March 30 with about half the invited members indicating they would attend. An unofficial House tally shows 214 Democrats, 214 Republicans, plus 2 Progressives, 1 Independent, 1 Prohibitionist, 1 Socialist, and 2 vacancies.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Clark
Prisoners Escape From North Carolina State Prison
Three white inmates fled the ward for the criminal insane at the State prison in Raleigh early today. R. R. Jones of Greensboro Jesse Morris of Davidson county and Trep Johnson of Forsyth county pried open a basement door with a crow bar and remain at large.
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Liberty
R. R. Jones
Greensboro
Jesse Morris
Davidson County
Trep Johnson
Forsyth County
Germans See Western Front Move As Great Victory
Berlin reports an editorial by Major Moraht labeling the German retreat a success on the Western front. The piece praises Von Hindenburg, notes strategic shortening of the front, and predicts German economic and tactical gains while predicting renewed British offensives and shared questions about civilian impact.
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Sayville
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Poland
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England
Thorpe Stays With Giants Amid Trade Talk
Word from Athens reports Jim Thorpe will remain with the Giants at the Marlin training camp. Manager McGraw has no plan to trade him for pitcher Middleton amid ongoing club discussions.
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Louisville
Jim Thorpe
Athens
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Giants
Marlin
McGraw
Middleton
Resolute Commons Hails Russian Duma Greeting
London March 22 The House of Commons passes a resolution of greeting to the Russian Duma amid cheers. Proposed by Andrew Bonar-Law the measure is adopted as the chamber expresses cordiality toward Russia.
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London
Andrew Bonair-Law
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