Germans Claim Many Ships Sunk as Fighting Rages
Germans face heavy resistance as French attack secures St Quentin defenses and Russian forces push Turks while advancing toward Mosul. News reports say Britain’s submarine fleet sinks 80 000 tons of shipping including the hospital ship Vinus and steamers Illinois and Memphis. Russians repulse German efforts near Dyinsk and push toward the Oise area.
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Paris
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Oise
Petrograd
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War Office
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Robert
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Jessamine
Gratia
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Pentileu
Acide Maria
Juliette
Camillecmile
L. R
Madeline
Felicite
Madonna
Entente Cordiale
Medusa
Page Fight
United States Rejects German Treaty Renewals
The United States, citing Germanys clear treaty violations and disregard for international courtesy, refuses to reaffirm or extend the 1799 and 1828 treaties. Secretary Lansing transmits the note via Swiss Minister to Germany, noting possible abrogation and stating no plan to enter a new protocol.
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Associated Press
Washington
Germany
United States
Paul Ritter
State Department
Lansing
William P. Frye
War Department mobilizes National Guard for internal order
Twenty five infantry regiments and five battalions are ordered into Federal service in 18 Western and Midwestern states for police duties amid internal disorder fears. Details of locations to be guarded are withheld, with press no longer to publish troop localities.
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Associated Press
Washington
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War Department
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French Still Advancing Amid Frontline Actions
The French pressed forward south of the Di rivers as of late, reaching Folembray near the forest of Coucy. Allied forces claim to repulse and halt repeated German assaults along the Somme and Oise fronts with successful counterattacks and minor damages inflicted on enemy units.
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Frere Latrois
Folembray
Forest of
Coucy
Oise
Russians Cross Border Into Turkish Vilayet of Moial
An official dispatch from Petrograd relayed by the Associated Press states that Russian forces entering Persia have crossed the border into the Turkish Vilayet of Moial amid the advancing ice, signaling widening hostilities in the region.
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Bagdad
Tigris
Mosul
Persia
Ll Vilayet
Petrograd
Associated Press
London
Russia
Elments
Mo‘al
No Alarm in Russia at Tindenburg 3 Proposed Attack
Reports from Petrograd on March 25 state field marshal von Hindenburg planned a campaign against Petrograd but caused little alarm. Soldiers and officers vow to defend the city, with Duma delegates and front telegrams confirming loyalty and readiness to resist German forces. The press notes freedom from censorship aids clear public understanding of the danger.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
Lonsion
von Hindenburg
Duma
M. Rodzianko
The
Red
Russkia Volta
Russia
Appam Ordered Turned Over to British Owners
The U S Supreme Court ordered the immediate transfer of the liner Ap pam at Norfolk to her British owners. The ruling was issued today in Washington.
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Washington
Appam
Norfolk
Supreme Court
Trial of Coal Corporations and Men Set for May 7
The trial of 108 coal corporations and 66 individuals in West Virginia and western Virginia charged with Sherman Act violations over coal prices was set for May 7 after pleas remained not guilty. Judge Hand dropped contempt charges against John A. Renahan amid surrendered papers and warned coal men to stop obstructing grand jury access. A further indictment is anticipated naming other alleged members of a separate coalition.
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Associated Dress
New York
West Virginia
Virginia
Hand
John A. Renahan
Smokeless Fuel Company
First American Armed Ship Arrives Safely in Europe
Secretary Daniels announced that the American of St. Louis the first armed American steamer to cross the Atlantic has arrived at its destination from New York. The Navy Department received the update via the American Line offices in New York and the company said it wants to ease anxiety for relatives. No voyage details were released.
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Associated Press
Washington
Osf
St. Louis
Atlantic
Daniels
Navy Department
American Line
New York
St. Louis Sails With 31 Passengers From American Port
The St. Louis owned by the American Line departed March 17 from an American port carrying 31 passengers of which 14 were American citizens. The vessel also had 394 crew members including 131 Americans aboard.
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New York
St. Louis
American Line
Supreme Court Recess Extends to April 9
Washington March 26 The Supreme Court recessed until April 9 after announcing decisions and orders for the day.
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Supreme Court
Associated Press
Washington
Harold Yarnall slain defending wife in break in
Philadelphia March 26 Harold Ellis Yarnall secretary and treasurer of the Midland Valley railroad died after a burglary at his home. He rushed to aid his wife, tackled the intruder who fired wounding him in the groin and liver. The burglar fled with a handbag containing about 100 dollars. Yarnall was 51.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Harold Ellis Yarnall
Midland Valley Railroad
Yarnall
Rasputin Plot Aims to Strengthen Hold Over Czarina
Rasputin is said to have claimed he could fortify the czarinas belief in his power over Grand Duke Alexis with help from Empress Victoria and court physicians. Poisonings during his absences allegedly worsened Alexis health until Rasputin returned to court, after which health improved. The newspaper notes Rasputin predicted Alexis would fall ill 40 days after his death, a prophecy tied to ongoing influence.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
London
Grand Duke
Alexis
Gregory Rasputin
Rasputin
Russky Slavo
Madame Virubova
M. Badmaer
Madame Virubo
First Case Under Canal Act Decided
The Supreme Court ruled that the Lehigh Valley Railroad must relinquish its Great Lakes steamship line between Buffalo and Chicago and Milwaukee, in the first case under the Panama canal act requiring railroads to dispose of steamship interests.
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Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Great Lakes’ Steamship Transportation Line
Buffalo
Chicago
Milwaukee
Teuton Submarine Battles British Biplane in Channel
A German submarine engaged a British biplane in the English Channel and annihilated it. The article lists the names of the vessels involved and notes an aggregate tonnage of eighty thousand.
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English Channel
Illinois Troops. Governor Lowden Receives Early Today
Illinois dispatch from Springfield reports Governor Frank Lowden receiving early developments on a military matter as the day begins. Details continue on the following page.
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Illinois
Springfield
Ills
Lowden
Second Regiment to Arrive in City Tomorrow at Noon
The Second North Carolina Infantry under Col. John Van B. Metts will reach the city tomorrow near noon on their way from the border to Goldsboro for muster out of Federal service. The two sections are due Florence South Carolina tomorrow morning about 8, then reach here about noon with a brief parade and exercise. Governor Thomas W. Bickett will review the troops.
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North Carolina Infantry
John van B. Metts
Goldsboro
Atlantic Coast Line
Florence
S. C
Thomas W. Bickett
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