Germans Wail From Trenches In World War I Chronicle
A wartime dispatch from April 24 details German pleas amid heavy Allied pressure near Monchy and the Hindenburg line. It quotes a German officer claiming the “last and deciding push” as British forces advance, with British shells and trench raids described in vivid front-line terms. The report also notes French officials negotiating with U S leaders about an expeditionary force and the strategic goal of American involvement to boost morale and support operations.
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Monchy
Fire destroys Erie elevator holding grain store
A disastrous blaze at Erie raises sweeping damage as Elevator A of the Erie and Western Transportation Company, sister to Elevators B and C, holding 250000 bushels, burns. The complex suffered earlier losses of about 1000000 in a similar blaze last year.
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Erie
Erie and Western ‘Transportation — Company
C'Ge
United States to Lend Britain 200 Million in First Entente Loan
Washington April 24 The United States will lend Great Britain 200 million dollars as the first loan to entente governments under the 7 billion finance law signed by President Wilson. Final negotiations were completed today at high level conferences with Lord Cunliffe and officials from the Bank of England and the treasury. An official announcement is expected within hours.
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Fortress
Monroe
France
United States
Hampton Road
Chesapeake Bay
Washington
Rene Viviant
Great Britain
Wilson
Treasury
Federal Reserve
Bank of England
Pierre Jay
New York Federal Bank
Treasury Department Reserve Board
Oficlal
England
Drastic measures against the strikers in London report
A dispatch from Amsterdam says the German Reichstag committee formed to back civilian patriotic service yesterday discussed strikes by munition workers. General Groener, head of munitions, declared the decision to ruthlessly oppose any further interruption in arms production.
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London
Amsterdam
Reichstag Committee
Groener
Department of Munitions
Englishmen at Reception Welcoming British War Commission
April 24 reception at the Pan American building by Secretary Lansing honored Foreign Minister Balfour. President Wilson and cabinet attended with congress members and government officials. Informal talks preceded formal U S briefing with French commission tomorrow.
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Lansing
Balfour
Great Britain
War Commission
United States
Wilson
Congress
Baker
Daniels
McAdoo
Walt
Debating War Measures and Early War Loans
The article cites a French commission arrival and a wave of war related topics across newspapers. It notes presidents debating measures, battles in air, and the first war loans to England. It mentions spy trials, railroads lawsuits, hospital projects, and civic campaigns.
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England
Anaconda News
Finot
Thompson
Koski
David Davis
Sisters
Mulcahy
Senator Walsh
Debating the Army Bill in Congress Continues
Washington April 24 Senate and House proceedings on the army bill extend the fight over how the United States should raise millions for troops. Leaders provide no timing for a vote while many members await their turn to speak. Administration allies resist curtailing debate as opponents press for changes including a voluntary system.
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Washington
Congress
United States
Hhouse
House
Senate
Chamberlain Art Miliary
Gesu
Clark
House ‘Committee
la Follette
Tere Grendum
Hs Statoe
Toth
Howwen
Fire destroys two stores and dwelling near Ontario mine
Clarence Carver and his wife perished in an early morning blaze that destroyed two stores and a dwelling at the Ontario mine in Government Gulch, two miles from Kellogg. Madrid to Berlin dispatch notes the government sending another note to Germany on the submarine question.
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Kellogg
Clarence Carver
Ontario
Government Gulch
Madrid
Berlin
Paris
Germany
Weather outlook for Washington and Montana
Forecast calls for generally warmer conditions on Wednesday with likely showers west of the divide. Thursday in the east should be partly cloudy with a chance of showers and cooler conditions in the west portion.
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Washington
Montana
Ui Divide
Most Wonderful Duels In The Air Ever Chronicle
From London a staff correspondent reports British Royal Flying Corps on April 24 claimed a record of 40 German machines shot down in a day. Battles raged along the front with bombing deep behind lines as trains and transport were attacked and disrupted. Two pilots staged a dramatic hour long duel with neither gaining the advantage, while other combats ended with British victories including several broadcasts of planes returning despite wing damage.
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Associated Press
France
London
British
Royal Flying Corps
Thay
Toop
Bertisher
British and German At War Diminished Yet Fierce Battles Persist
War summary reports a decrease in overall fighting Tuesday while battles remained intense. British official notes show progress southeast of Arras with gains near Monchy le Prieur and Fontaines des Croisilles. German counterattacks northeast of Arras in Gavrelle were repulsed by British artillery.
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Associated Press
Arras
Sensee
Monchy-le-Prens
Fontaines des-Croisilles
Cherisy
Nation's Newspapers Pledge Support for Wilson War Policy
New York April 24 newspapers from across the country gathered for the Associated Press annual meeting and pledged unwavering support for the government’s war program as outlined by President Wilson. Prominent speakers praised the president, Lincoln’s spirit, and the allied cause while banners and flags honored the United States Great Britain and France.
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New York
Associated Press
Congress
United States
England
France
Wilson
Steaing
Joseph H. Choate
Peter 8. P
Frank R. Noyes
Sociation
Naional
Great Britain
Choate
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
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Nile
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Lille
Queant
Chicago
Herbert A. Emerson
Pacific Coast
John J. Dillon
State of New Ys
Opyright
Underwood & Underwe
Joffre
America
Fifth Avenue
Underwood & Underwood
Walume
Aker Clark
Idaho
Weather Forecast
Ing Mier
Gavrelle
Nation
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Aed
Grosseup
Europe
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