Hospital ships Lanfranc and Donegal sunk by torpedo
London reports British hospital ships Donegal and Lanfranc were torpedoed without warning while transporting wounded from France to English ports. Many wounded and crew missing or presumed drowned. German wounded and prisoners aboard. Authorities note German U boats target hospital ships and misidentification risk led to confusion and lack of distinct markings on one vessel.
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War Summary From AP On Front Line Battles
The report notes heavy artillery and limited gains between Arras and Lens with British and German forces. It cites intense duels along the Somme Oise front and German attacks repulsed at Moronvilliers Mont Haut, with French losses reported near Braye Hurtebise and along the Suippes. Some fighting occurs on the eastern front in Russia Galicia and Romania. Macedonian actions near Cerna river bend and Jake Dorran show no major positional changes.
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Two Earth Shocks Hit as War News Floods Press
Today's items report tremors felt in several regions, political turmoil as Balfour’s party governs in the capital, and grim notes of German casualties among their own wounded. Guards race for boats while emblematic Stars and Stripes appear on the Eiffel Tower amid a flurry of war updates from Calais to Anaconda correspondents.
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German torpedo raid shells Calais. civilians killed
Paris reports German torpedo boats fired about 600 shells near Calais. Civilians died and twelve were slightly wounded as Calais lies opposite Dover and amid a British naval raid five German destroyers pursued shipping. two ships were sunk and possibly three. The raid aimed to disrupt Lloyd George’s channel crossing during talks with French and Italian leaders.
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Republican German Born Administration Spokesman
Washington April 22 The administrations war army bill will be debated in both houses tomorrow with priority over other legislation. In the House a big fight is anticipated between Wilson spokesmen and the military committee over the selective draft plan. Senate debate opened yesterday and likely to run several days as the General Staff bill gains broad support. Representative Kahn born in Germany will present administration views, a first for a Republican to speak for the administration.
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Tigers Start Flying at Princeton Aviation School
Princeton New Jersey April 22 Lieut Edward Kenneson VA SUA head instructor opened an aviation program today with two flights in a Curtiss airplane donated as a gift. Four more machines, gifts from Princeton graduates, are to arrive later this week. Training will begin.
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Frussians Make Rush for Boats in Lanfranc Sinking
London reports a British officer describing the sinking of the hospital ship Lanfranc after a submarine attack. Prussian guardsmen allegedly rushed lifeboats while British crew and wounded stood at attention and assisted others, with crew remaining at posts as patients were cared for and distress calls drew aid.
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Stars and Stripes Fly From Eiffel Tower in Paris Ceremony
Paris marked United States Day with 40000 free flags, 21 gun salutes, and the Star Spangled Banner and La Marseillaise sung in a joint display. Ambassador Sharp hosted officials at the American residence before ceremonies at Place d Iena and the Tuileries, with a Lafayette corps guard and a bronze palm deposition.
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Kaiser Thanks Crown Prince For Valor In France
An official Berlin dispatch reports Emperor Wilhelm II sent a telegram to the crown prince praising troops on the Aisne and in Champagne for repelling a major French breakthrough. He commends infantry and artillery for their endurance and vows gratitude to leaders and men and continued resolve to carry the fight to a victorious end.
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Partly cloudy outlook with showers west of divide
The forecast notes partly cloudy skies on Monday and Tuesday with probable showers west of the divide. Warmer in the east and south on Monday, followed by cooler conditions on Tuesday.
Famous mines abandoned after flooding at Treadwell complex
A cave in a Juneau fault sent waters into the Gastineau channel workings flooding the Alaska Treadwell, Alaska United, and Alaska Mexican mines. Miners and pack animals were lost, stockholders face large losses, and a near-term resumption of work is deemed hopeless.
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Alaska Treadwell
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World Concrete
Appeal to Germans to hold out longer in war
Amsterdam report from Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung urges Germans not to surrender for a mere bread crumb. It claims America learned England would be beaten and entered the war to protect munition profits, asking if Germany will let America reap the gains and urging resolve as all is at stake.
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Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung
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England
Explosions Hit Sea Board Coke Plant Causing Damage
A fire of undetermined origin at a Sea Board Bi-Products Coke plant in construction near the Hackensack River sparked two explosions that rattled the area. One tank held 100,000 gallons of oil and the other 150,000, with one man dead and property damage estimated at 100,000 dollars.
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Earthquakes Shocks Hit Butte In Dramatic Night
Two distinct tremors rumbled through Butte last night causing alarm and furniture to shake. Shocks began near 8:64 with a second blast moments later, felt citywide and stronger in Walkerville Meaderville and Columbia Gardens. Residents feared mine explosions or a dynamite attack though officials reported no major damage.
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British Visitors Reach Capital
British foreign affairs minister Arthur J. Balfour and a British commission arrived in Washington amid heavy security and a solemn mood. Police and cavalry guarded the Union Station crowd as Secretary Lansing and other officials greeted the visitors before moving to the president’s room, with the scene echoing a high diplomatic visit rather than a social event.
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Double Murder by Pastor In Yonkers After War Quarrel
N Y April 22 A German native Rev Robert F P Berry pastor of a Congregational church in Fast Yonkers shot and killed his wife and mother in law, wounded his sister in law, then killed himself after a quarrel over the war. He left a note containing only the words Insane Prussians.
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