Five More Vessels Sunk By German Submarines
London reports five additional Allied and neutral ships sunk by German submarines. The Dutch steamer Selieland was torpedoed off the Humber entrance with one crewman killed and seven missing. Three Tyne trawlers Glovanna Jason Wellie were sunk by U-10 near the Tyne. crews rescued and later dispersed. The Norwegian bark Nor torpedoed off Cape Finisterre, with eleven crewmen landed at the Hook of Holland.
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North Sea
Spain
Humber
London
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Tyne
Livton
Cazpe Finisterre
Newcastle
Jason
Wellle
Amsterdam
Nor
Unita
Hook
Holland
Baron Rothschild Quiet Burial in London Cemetery
London April 2 In accordance with a request Rothschild was buried today at the Willesden Jewish cemetery but private services were held at the Piccadilly residence only family and close friends attended A crowd of perhaps 4000 gathered outside the house as the funeral procession passed The bars two sons Lionel Walters and Charles brother Leopold son in law Captain Lionel Behrens and nephews Ive wn and Anthony Earl Kesebary among mourners Lord Annaly Queen Victoriaist attended garbed by Earl Howe Others included David Lloyd George A J Balfour Lord Sandhurst Lord Acheson Lord Waidane and leaders of Jewish societies Representative crowds stretched a half mile from the cemetery road.
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Comi Mianties
Submarine defense debated in German and foreign papers
An Overseas News Agency summary notes German newspaper Norddeutsche Zeitung defends German submarines amid English merchant ships' claimed attacks. Reports comment on Turkish and Bosphorus defenses, Moorish rebel actions, and a Russian naval expert warns against quick Bosphorus gains. The Madrid Liberal notes Moroccan conflicts, while a Prussian museum mention highlights historical value.
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Berlin
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Morocco
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Trakhenen
Russia
Paget's Short Rome Visit Leaves Incomplete Balkan Insight
The Idea Nationale notes General Sir Arthur Paget’s brief Rome stay as puzzling. It asserts his lone meeting in Rome and questions the political value of his Balkan mission, suggesting his readings on Bucharest and Sofia tied intervention to Italy’s likely moves.
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Aline
Jdea Nasionale
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Balkans
Bucharest
Sofia
Girl
Ital
Prohibition Question Stirs England Across Press
London voices clash over abstinence as Britain debates total prohibition during wartime. Petitions urging suspension of liquor sales circulate, backed by merchants and workers, while public liberty concerns fuel resistance to a nationwide ban. Government reportedly leans toward enforcing prohibition under defense powers.
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London
Lloyd George
Dngland
Sama
Reward Offered For Apprehension Of Lee County Assassins
Sheriff Ty R Moreland of Lee County urges tensioned action as he reports a fatal assault on A D Oliver and requests a county reward for arrest and conviction of the perpetrators. He notes delays, cites penal code provisions, and calls on officials to act while pledging continued pursuit.
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Ile Prare
Wis
Nesent
Tyounty
Tle Sim Legea
CIA
Natotet
AD Oliver
Ty R Moreland
Sheriif
Lee County
EXPERT DIVERS SENT TO WORK ON SUBMARINE
New York April 2 Navy department divers left the navy yard for Honolulu to aid in raising the last submarine P The party was led by George D Stillson chief gunners mate The divers include Krank Crile tredelin C Nielson Stephen J Drellishak and Witham F Leighman They carry 4 5 and 0 airlock gear and expected to reach fifty fathoms of depth The team hopes to complete the deep dive and return to surface with the submarine after the operation
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Navy Department
Navy Yard
Honolulu
George D Stillson
Mat
Krank Crile
Tredelin C
Nielson
Stephen J Drellishak
Witham F Leighman
Mites Stilt Now
Drelishan
Wale
Stillson
Saul
Tennessee passes law banning locker clubs
Naghtile Tenn April 8 In both houses of the Tennessee legislature today bills banning locker clubs from storing and dispersing liquor passed. Senate vote 32 to 4 with 0 nays. House 11 to 17. An amendment made the bill effective. The nuisance law era prompted clubs to operate lockers. House also passed three bills tightening liquor sales by drug stores requiring bona fide prescriptions.
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German Defense Weakening Declared by British Observer
London April 2 The official British observer with the French army reports on the Champagne offensive. The aim was to pressure German defenses, disrupt Bazancourt to Challerange railway use, and wear down German reserves. After thirty one days the enemy lost the fortified line he held for five months, while railway use near Challerange remains possible. Ammunition economy by Germans appears evident, with heavier infantry losses. Lessons: German front can be pierced and an attack at one point disrupts enemy plans elsewhere. French and British actions aided Russian resistance and impacted Neuve Chapelle and Suez outcomes.
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Chapelle
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Rhin
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Lister
West Virginia Finds Way Out of Moratorium
An 1938 opinion states West Virginia may use a special fund to cover government expenses and required appropriations, allowing the state to lift a moratorium. It notes the treasury hold and that many salaries and school activities faced curtailment or closure due to lack of funds as the legislature refused to ease necessary expenditures.
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Hatheld
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Ninety two ships used canal in February
Ninety two vessels totaling 424 606 tons traversed the Panama Canal in February with a daily movement exceeding 1 000 tons. Tolls for February reached 402 219, updating canal dues to 2 385 898. Coastwise cargoes accounted for 41 percent of traffic totaling 1 072 917 tons since opening, while the Pacific coast shipped 372 88 tons directly to Europe via the waterway.
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Washington
Panama Canal
Pacific Coast
Eurepe
Aviators of Allies Drop Bombs in Baden
A Reuters telegram from Berlin reports hostile aircraft appeared over Baden and dropped bombs causing material damage. Another flight dropped three bombs on Neuenburg in Baden, with damage described as not minor.
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Lonugn
Reuters Telegram Company
Berlin
Multhem
Baden
Neuenburg
State and County Tax Returns Now
State and county tax returns must be filed with books closing on April 30. This deadline emphasizes prompt action for residents and businesses to avoid penalties and ensure accurate records.
Reparations to Chile for Sinking Dresden Incident
The United States received Chilean representations on the Dresden episode in Chilean waters. The German crew were interned for neutrality violations after overstaying repairs. Britain signals willingness to make reparations, details not yet known.
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Meigs de Talla
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Chile
Wis
Dresden
Cumberland Bay
Juan Ternandez Island
Lhévessel
Glan
Sie
Tawain
Alpis Rilso
Chilean Foreign Office
Germany
Bntt
British trawlers sunk by submarine reported near Newcastle
Three Tyne trawlers were sunk by a German submarine off the coast near Newcastle England on April 2, with crew members presumed lost or injured. The incident adds to wartime dangers faced by British fishing fleets as authorities confirm the naval engagement and casualties.
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Tyne
Crows
Newcastle
England
Emperor Joseph Reportedly Well Despite Winter Frailties
Vienna dispatch cites Stephan Tisza saying Emperor Francis Joseph appears surprisingly well and has endured winter without a cough or cold. Tisza notes the aged ruler shows lively interest in state affairs while Hungary denies plans to withhold grain and flour, offering surplus to Austria.
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Via
London
Stephan Tisza
Vienna
Francis Joseph
Tisza
Hungary
Austria
Turks Deny Seeking Peace With Russia
The Turkish and Russian ambassadors to Italy deny reports that David Pasha, Turkey's finance minister in Geneva, was tasked with negotiating a separate Russo Turkish peace treaty. They reiterate Russia would not seek separate peace from Britain and France, stressing unity on the war's outcome and Muscovite aims.
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Paris
Italy
Globale
Italia
Diavid Pasha
Geneva
Kroupenski
Giornale Titalia
Russia
Great Britain
France
Baby Bey
War leader vows steadfast alliance with allies
The speaker asserts faithfulness to allies and rejects separate peace. He argues Turkey should not seek an immediate peace, noting its strong position in the Caucasus. The Dardanelles remain impignable as Turkey readies surprises in Egypt.
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Cau
Cusu
Dardanelles
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