Difficulties Mount as Forces Press on European Front
Fragmented dispatches report German fortifications breached near the Russian border with prisoners captured in Besarabia and Beskid. Austrians claim repulsed Russian advances while Turks are expelled from Trans Caucasia as Russians seize coastal positions. Western front activity is light with actions near Pont-a-Mousson and Peronne. Submarine warfare and related diplomatic tensions raise further concern in London.
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Beskid
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St. Miciel
Metz
Peronne
London
Eston
South Point
Barror
Behreland
Hun
Schieland
Trimningham
Souring War News Dominates Daily Standard Pare
In today’s Standard Pare the front lines flash across Europe as Britain contemplates reprisals and Russian offensive actions unfold. Trade tensions rise with calls to halt commerce with England while reports note the sinking of the Dresden. Locally, court cases and religious notices appear alongside sporting results and a parade of advertisements.
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Pring Hitel
Dresden
Colon
Locatemo
British Cut Off Trade Messages Faced With Ban
Trade messages between A Seoths and a resident of my country were blocked. Authorities cite restrictions on cross border communications and commerce as reason for disruption. No detailed names or dates are provided in the readable text.
Britain imposes cable censorship on wartime trade
A British memorandum to the United States outlines a policy to stop all cable messages under British control that relate to trade with contraband or non contraband goods involving enemy or neutral parties. It states cables will be halted if they show evidence of such transactions and applies impartially to British, allied, or neutral subjects attempting to trade with the enemy through British cables.
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Austria
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Turkey
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Berne
Tense situation aboard German raider Prinz Eitel Friedrich
Newport News April 2 A German raider the Prinz Eitel Friedrich faces a possible sea dash or internment off the Virginia coast. The ship is fully supplied and crew ready as two US tugs and coast artillery men guard the vessel amid uncertain orders and rumors of British ships nearby.
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Virginia
Eitel
United States
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Capes
Arrest of Swoboda Not Linked to Tar Touraine Fire
Paris reports rumors that Raymond Swoboda was detained not for the Tar Touraine fire but for unrelated past matters under British suspicion after acceptable propositions prompted a government inquiry. In Rome a royal decree bans selling or hiring boats for cleaning purposes.
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Raymond Swoboda
Tar 'Touraine
Concerted Action Urged to Change British Rules
Philadelphia April 2 American manufacturers urged immediate concerted action to modify Great Britain's rules governing overseas commerce to neutral countries. Congressman Herman A Metz warned many factories would suspend operations and about 30,000 women would lose jobs unless policy changed. He urged industry to pressure England and hinted at embargoes, while noting reliance on Germany for some raw materials. The meeting supported by hosiery and underwear associations called for urgent state department relief and a plan to present the crisis to Washington.
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Wilson
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Reading
D. F. Waters
Master Dyers’ Association
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Dresden about to be interned when sunk
Washington April 2 official details reach the U S government on the German cruiser Dresden attacked in Chilean waters by a British squadron. The report says the ship sought 80 days for engine repairs at Cumberland Bay but was denied extra time, then was shelled after a white flag appeared. The Dresden blew up as British forces pressed the attack in territorial waters. The ship and crew were interned in Valparaiso.
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Chew
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Refuca
Taxing All Chinese in Country for War Fund
San Francisco reports that about 400,000 Chinese in the United States will soon face a $20 tax to fund efforts amid tensions with Japan. Chinese leaders in San Francisco's Six Company and revolutionary party headquarters outlined collection plans at a meeting. A further gathering is planned for Sunday as Fong Doy You warns Yuan Shikai may yield to Japan’s demands, risking China's integrity.
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Indiana Mayor Charged With Accepting Bribes
Delaware County grand jury returns indictment charging Mayor Rolfin H. Bune of Muncie Indiana with accepting bribes while in office. He is arrested and released on bond. Indictments also accuse Bunch and city officials of conspiring with a deputy prosecutor, police chief, and police board president to thwart enforcement of criminal laws.
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Diver to Be Lowered in Bell to Locate Submarine
A diver will be lowered in a bell to locate a submarine off the coast. The operation follows prior grappling attempts reaching 71 feet with standard diving gear. The plan is to descend to the ocean floor where the submerged vessel is believed to lie.
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Soldier shot and killed in Canal Zone riot
April 2 Corporal Lai of the United States coast artillery was shot and killed and three other American soldiers were injured in a riot during a patrol near the tenderloin flatter. Brig. Gen. Clarence W. wards and Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood led investigations as Panama authorities and U.S. forces took charge. Police and civilians fired. two dozen soldiers and spectators were wounded or threatened as the crowd dispersed after arrests near Cristobal.
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Clarence W. Wards
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Snoshot Langdon
Te Tw
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Cristobal Nine
Pitth
Prague civilians found guilty of treason in Bohemia
London dated report says municipal counselor Mate Journally and 20 Prague municipal employees were found guilty of high treason and sentenced to imprisonment from 3 to 14 years for saluting Jews unfavorably to Austria Hungary. The Vienna court-martial condemned 53 to death. among them Countess Harrach. Some have been executed, others commuted to 4 to 10 years.
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Morning Post
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Turkey asks US to protect citizens in Mexico killings
Washington reports Hussein Bey, Turkish envoy, delivered a note to the state department urging an investigation into the Torreon killings of two Turkish subjects, Syrians Kulaman Nigri and Rafael Fereso, who faced execution over alleged counterfeit notes. The Turkish request seeks protection for Turkish subjects in Mexico and redress, with no reply yet.
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Turkey
Urumiah
Persia
Hussein Bey
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Tate
Maxton City
Submarine L-1 Completes First Deep Water Test
Quincy April 2 The new submarine L-1 built for the United States navy returned tonight after a successful trial trip to Cape Cod bay. The vessel part of a quartet required by contract to dive 200 feet and remain submerged for 48 hours settled at the depth and showed no ill effects from water pressure. The 44 hour test will be made later.
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One Briton Must Answer For Each German Detained
London reports a German protest over Britain's treatment of German submarine crews held as prisoners. British Foreign Secretary Edward Grey replies that submarine crews are in naval detention, not treated as regular POWs, and are better fed and clothed, with no forced labor. German officers and men rescued at sea are noted, while Allied press reports prompt a formal inquiry to confirm treatment and safeguard law of nations.
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Easter themed features preview in The Sunday Standard
The upcoming issue highlights Easter pages with sporting, automobile, and dramatic sections. Big Chief Gibe recalls early Indian raids while the mines rescue crew story showcases heroism. Social listings from Montana towns, a popular comic section, war news, school election results, and municipal gossip complete the four sections.
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