British Hold Front As German Attacks Press West of St Quentin
London March 23 The war office reports powerful German offensives with infantry and artillery breaching the British line west of St Quentin. British forces retreat in good order to prepared positions behind the front while defenders on the north portion hold their ground. Heavy fighting persists as Germans push toward the Oise region and Croisilles and Laverguer remain focal points.
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Secretary McAdoo to visit Wilmington April 9
Secretary of the Treasury William G. McAdoo will arrive by Atlantic Coast Line at 6 p.m. on April 9 and address a Wilmington audience. The visit prompts plans for reception at Harbor Island Auditorium and possible transport arrangements, with organizers weighing venue and seating capacity.
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Washington
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German Artillery Deluges British Lines in Massive Drive
London reports describe the German artillery barrage as the most violent yet faced by British troops. An entire corps endured a dense withering fire with a gun every 15 yards and gas shells that failed to breach British wire. The assault involved six German divisions and up to 90,000 men, with about 600,000 Germans believed to have taken part in the offensive.
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Daily Mail
Bullecourt
St. Quentin
Oise
No Man’s Land
Germans Extend Western Front Battle at St Quentin Front
After two days of heavy fighting on the Western front German forces push the action toward a more open front near St Quentin. Haig reports a breached British line west of St Quentin with retreats brief and orderly as German numbers reach about 50 divisions with 25 more in reserve. Allied commanders note readiness of an Entente army of maneuver and uncertainty remains over French involvement and impact south of the Oise.
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LaFere
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Baker Visits Albert at Belgian Front in March Visit
Newton D. Baker the American Secretary of War visited King Albert of Belgium and the Belgian front yesterday. An air raid alarm sounded in Paris at 9 a.m. on March 23.
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Newton D. Baker
King Albert
Belgium
Paris
Senate Rejects Exemption in Draft Registration Reform
Washington March 23 Consideration of the joint resolution for universal registration under the Selective Service Act moved forward in the Senate today. Senator Hardwick's amendment to exempt men who reached 31 since June 5 and not yet enlisted was rejected without a record vote.
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Senate
Hardwick
United States
Clearing banks hold large excess reserves rise this week
New York reports that clearing house banks and trust companies show $54,965,830 in excess reserves above legal requirements, up $20,650,020 from the previous week. The figure reflects liquidity in the banking system and signals strong financial stability.
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New York
Bombardment of Paris and British Front Action
Paris reports heavy German shelling from long range with 250 millimetre rounds causing multiple deaths and injuries. Paris officials confirm the bombardment and plan counter measures as fronts shift and more German divisions are identified around Cambrai Hermies and Bory where British forces mount counterattacks.
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Paris
German forces seize two villages on Fontaine Moeuvres front
Berlin reports German penetration into the second enemy line and capture of Vaulx Vraucourt and Morchies as British counter attacks fail. Cumulative toll cited includes 25 000 prisoners 400 guns and 300 machine guns. British HQ notes a steadfast defense with some withdrawals for strategic aims.
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Fontaine Les Croisilles
Moeuvres
Fontaine Moeuvres
Vaulx-Vraucourt
Morchies
Orders Issued to Take No Prisoners in Finland and Ukraine
London reports General officers instruct troops to take no prisoners and hang the Red Guards as bandits. An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Amsterdam cites Independent Socialist leader George Ledebour in the Reichstag claiming a split stance toward Bolsheviks. Kaempff silenced him after his remark.
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Finland
Ukraine
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Amsterdam
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Kaempff
Encounters on Italian Front Reported by War Office
Rome March 23. Numerous patrol encounters occurred along the Italian front with an increase in artillery fire on the mountain line, according to the War Office announcement.
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Rome
War Office
Germans Attack French Lines in Woevre Dispersed by Fire
Paris dispatch reports a German assault on French lines in the Woevre district last night. French fire dispersed the attack. German losses were substantial and several prisoners were taken by French forces.
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Paris
Woevre
Decisive German Offensive Fears in War News
March reports from Copenhagen summarize press views that current battles are Germanys final decisive effort before peace. British retreat west of St Quentin prompts Army officials to await fuller details while noting the orderly redeployment and that withdrawal came from London, not Berlin.
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Copenhagen
Exchange Telegraph Company
Germany
Washington
St. Quentin
London
Special Services Held for Western Front Operation
London dispatch reports special intercession services ordered in all churches under the Archbishop of Munich urging the success of the operation on the Western front. An episcopal letter to churches declares the hour for a decisive engagement has struck.
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