Allied counteroffensive prospects amid German wedges
Report describes German forces pressing near Montdidier and the Oise while Allied reserves and American divisions prepare a mobile response. General Foch’s command signals a strong counter move as wings of the German wedge threaten Arras and the Oise line. Paris bombing toll rises as Good Friday threats loom. Rebel forces in Finland suffer a major setback with 10 000 prisoners and 21 guns seized. Germany aids rebels toward the southern coast.
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Oise
Lassigny
Lassigney
Noyon Ghursday
Foch
Rock
Arras Wna
Albert Ad Montdidier
Arras
France
Italy
Toul
Germany
Paris
Finland
Tammerfors
British Line Holds Well All Friday on Western Front
London reports the British line held through Friday with strong defense in France. Allied troops, aided by a difficult retirement in the Cerfs Proyart Maricourt rear, repelled German crossings and began a counterhold along the river bank before pulling back to new positions near Hamel and Lamotte.
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London
Reuter
France
Cerfs
Pershing
Proyart-Maricourt
Hamel
Lamotte
Camp Lee Soldiers Pass in Review
Petersburg Virginia March 30 All men of the 80th division of the National army pass in review before Major General Cronkhite commander of Camp Lee. Brigadier General Lloyd M Brett leads the parade at the head of the 116th brigade. About 25 000 men and 4 000 horses take part with cavalry field artillery infantry and engineer commands in line. It is the first review for General Cronkhite as Camp Lee commander.
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Petersburg
National Army
Adelbert Cronkhite
Camp Lee
Lloyd M. Brett
Battleship Corps
Cronkhite
Japan Stands Ready to Protect the East
Premier Terauchi told the Upper House that Germany’s influence may push eastward, threatening Far East peace. He said Japan would act to protect its security and Allies’ interests if the situation demands. The Diet may be recalled as events unfold.
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London
Germany
East Ward
Far East
Terauchi
Reuter
Tokio
Trading on the New York Stock Exchange March 30
Stocks on the two hour session were uneven with gains in copper related issues and equipment sectors. Copper names like Anaconda and Kennecott rose while Standard rails and industrials edged higher. overall activity remained light with about 100,000 shares traded and Liberty bonds quoted firm near 99.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Wilson
Liberty
London Papers Grow More Optimistic on Western Front
London newspapers express greater confidence though the front remains serious at Amiens. The Daily Mail flags Montdidier as pivotal while French reserves enter the battle. the Daily Graphic finds encouraging news and the Daily Telegraph says the week ends well as the enemy slows and morale rises.
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London
Daily Mail
Amiens
The
Montdidier
Daily: Graphic
Daily
Telegr
Turkey prepares expedition to restore order in Crimea
Copenhagen telegram reports an official Turkish statement announcing plans to send an expedition to Crimea to restore order. Turkish newspapers have urged Crimea join Turkey based on self determination.
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Turkey
Crimea
London
Copenhagen
British withdrawal from Mezieres shifts market mood
Chicago notes a drop in prices after news that British forces withdrew toward Amiens. May grain quotes show declines from Thursday close while oats gain on the seaboard and hog price declines pull provisions lower. Corn, oats, pork, lard and ribs prices for May and July are listed with fractional changes.
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Chicago
Mezieres
Amiens
Seaboard
os_ ee
Weather Report for Wilmington and Vicinity
Partly cloudy tonight. Sunday cloudy with probable local rains. Moderate northeast winds. Stage of water in Cape Fear river at Fayetteville at 8 am yesterday 7.0 feet. Sunday sunrise and sunset times noted. Weather Bureau reports provide regional outlook.
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Wilmington
Cape Fear River
Fayetteville
N. C
Increased bus service for city lines announced
Tomorrow easier service on city lines with Red Cross cars running to the hospital after 9 am via Fourth and Red Cross streets. Belt line cars will go to the junction on Princess street instead of turning at Ninth and Princess streets. Beach line to run the usual Sunday half hour schedule tomorrow afternoon.
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Red Cross
Fourth
Red Cross Streets
Princess Street
Ninth and
Princess Streets
Beach Line
Mrs Clayton bereaved by sudden death of Harald Scofield
Mrs. W. H. Clayton received word of the death of her brother in law, Harald Scofield, a member of Battery B, 58th Field Artillery, New York. He died of pneumonia at Rockefeller Institute after the unit stood ready to depart for France. He was remembered here as Miss Mary Wescott’s husband.
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W. 8. Clayton
Harald Scofield
58Th Fielf
Artillery of
New York
Fort Toten
National Guard of
France
Scofield
Rockefeller Institute
Mary Wescott
Local Markets Wholesale Prices for Eggs and Groceries
Market list shows wholesale prices for eggs and various items including butter spring chickens puddle ducks guinea fowl beef dressed cabbage hams shoulders ribs corn hides wool salt tallow onions and peanuts with values in cents and dollars. Several lines indicate ranges and regional origins such as North Carolina and Maine or Virginia.
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Maine
N. C
N. Cc
Chicago Livestock Receipts and Prices March 30
Receipts total 2 000 cattle and 2 000 sheep with steady to firm bids. Native steers range 9.60 to 14.65, stockers 8.40 to 11.60, cows and heifers 6.30 to 12, calves 10.50 to 16.25. Sheep 11.75 to 17, lambs 15.26 to 19.50. Bulk hogs 16.65 to 17.25, light 16.80 to 17, rough 15.60 to 16.90, pigs 12.25 to 16.40.
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Chicago
Clearing House Reserves Rise Over Legal Requirements
New York reporting banks and trust companies show a weekly reserve of 61.399 million dollars in excess of required amounts. The figure marks an increase of 6.433 million dollars from the prior week.
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New York
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Claims Cash Reward
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. vows the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Drugstore ad notes internal use and blood circulation. Toledo 0 firm details. 1886 notarized statement.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. D
A. W. Gleason
F. J.,cheney & CO
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