War progress reports in Western Front and air raids
Western Newspaper Union reports ongoing battles in France and Belgium. British and French forces repel German assaults near Neuve Eglise Armentieres and La Bassee. Paris and Britain suffer casualties from air raids. Americans repulse German attacks on the Meuse with 300 to 400 enemy casualties. Haig strictly limits ground losses as German attempts stall near Ypres.
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Rheims
Neuve Eglise
la Bassee
Armentieres
Orvilles-Sorel
Lys
Bethune
Merville
Hazebrouck
Paris
England
Meuse
St. Mihiel
Prohibition Law Upheld by Supreme Court and War News
The Nebraska prohibition law was upheld by the Supreme Court. A funeral for former Governor Wm. C. McDonald was held in Carrizozo New Mexico with large attendance. An urgent call went out for 1000 YMCA secretaries from allied ranks in France and Flanders. Maj. John M. Birkner of the 127th Field Artillery was arrested at Camp Cody Deming New Mexico for espionage act violation. The American Hotel Association forecast abolition of hotel bars in the United States and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Supreme Court
Wm. C. McDonald
Carrizozo
N. M
France
Flanders
John M. Birkner
127Th Field Artillery
Camp Cody
Deming
United States
Canada
American Hotel Association
Chicago
United States to Call 50 000 Draft Men on May 1
Washington reports 50 000 additional selective draft men to be called May 1 as the nation rushes aid to the Allies. Senator William J. Stone of Missouri longtime Democratic leader dies after a stroke. Haig urges troops in a decisive counter blow amid a crisis at the world’s greatest battle. Paris dispatches note 200 000 troops crossed the channel to reinforce British lines. Italy’s war outlays reach 7 000 000 000 dollars through March. Wilson approves 50 000 000 for concrete ships. Lane mines bill aims to boost domestic mineral production for war materiel.
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America
William J. Stone
Missouri
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Haig
Washington
Paris
Italy
Rome
Wilson
Shipping Board
Lane
Europe
South America
Senate Mines and Mining Committee
German Naval Base Activity and World War Developments
Reports note vigorous German naval operations at Kiel with heavy coal and ammunition shipments to the fleet. Other items include the death of Senator Robert F. Broussard Jr. in New Iberia Louisiana, telegram exchanges between Emperor William and Emperor Charles, and German artillery strikes on Rheims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiel
Robert F. Broussard, Jr
United States
Louisiana
New Iberia
Emperor William
Charles
Clemenceau
France
Rheims
Earl of Derby
London
Denver University Opens Intercollegiate Series Win
The Denver University baseball team won the opening game of the intercollegiate series at Golden Colorado. Mines nine had tied in the ninth inning. Kenneth Williams of the St Louis Americans left for Grants Pass Oregon to report for the army draft on April 26. Jack Nabors of the Indians passed draft exams at Hattiesburg and is ready for call. Napoleon Lajoie, declared a free agent, headed to Indianapolis to run the local American Association club as reported to owner James C McGill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver University
Golden
Colo
Mines
Kenneth Williams
St. Louis
American Association
James C. McGill
Liberty Loan Sunday planned by Secretary McAdoo for April 21
The Treasury announces a nationwide Liberty Loan Sunday on April 21 after Secretary McAdoo mailed letters to 114000 ministers urging them to deliver special sermons. Meanwhile banks hold 66,066,290 dollars in excess reserves, up 21,418,650 from last week, as coal production remains below required levels and fur auction sales in New York total about 4.0 million dollars.
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William G. McAdoo
The
Treasury
Liberty Loan
Department
United States
International Executive Board
United Mine Workers of America
Garfield
Arizona State News Briefs Highlight County Funds and Local Changes
Maricopa county's treasury holds 323475.37 dollars as a new Red Cross headquarters opens in Jerome. Miami Copper Co resumes capacity operations. J M Russell, longtime Chloride postmaster, resigns. Arizona reserve battalion organization underway led by Adjutant General Hams.
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Red Cross
Jerome
Miami Copper Co
J. M. Russell
Chloride
Arizona Reserve Battalion
Hams
Seven Drives at Merville Fail Saults Near Rebecq
Seven drives at Merville fail as Saults near Rebecq are reported in the field notes.
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Merville
Teutons Strew Field as U S Men Repel Blow at Ami
War news from Europe and arizona items are mixed with reports of U S forces repelling a German assault on the western front. Arizona developments include bond sales, mining progress, and local crime notes as nations wage a global war.
Cyclops Missing Collier Sparks Global Search
Washington reports orders for broader efforts to locate the missing 19000 ton collier Cyclops overdue from South American waters for over a month. Allied naval craft join patrols in the South seas. six Colorado men are listed among the crew and passengers feared lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
South Seas
Atlantic
West Indies
Edwin J. Straus
Earl B. Waitesell
Denver
Ernest Small
Fort Logan
Ensign J. J. Cain
Fairview
John Thomas Dennis
Olathe
Oral Andres Beyer
Grand Junction
Frederick Burkner Golding
Silver City
N. M
John Martin Angiovic
Rock Springs
Robert Boyd Stewart
Lovell
Wyo
Austro-Hungarian Foreign Minister Czernin Resigns
Amsterdam dispatch reports Count Czernin resigning as Austro Hungarian foreign minister. Emperor Charles accepted the resignation and entrusted Czernin with foreign affairs until a successor is named.
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Amsterdam
Count Czernin
Vienna
Charles
Nation Raises Liberty Loan Pledges to 691 Million dollars
Washington reports total Liberty loan pledges reaching 691,611,800 dollars by close of business Saturday, reflecting ongoing public funding support for the war effort.
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Washington
Bright Idea For Two Week Library Stay
Margaret pleads to extend her cousin's visit, a librarian from another city. Her mother insists the cousin must return to the library. Margaret then asks to renew the stay for two more weeks to enjoy more time together.
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Margaret
Slack Season for Hermits
A dialog notes a hermit living in a cave who spends winters with family on a mountain farm. He says tourists are scarce when summer hotels close, implying a seasonal livelihood and sparse souvenir demand. The piece ends with musings on Nebuchadnezzar and asks if Hooverism is truly new.
Kitchener’s Witty Reply to English Landowner
An English landowner asked what uniform to wear if Germans invaded England. Kitchener replied that it should be the suit you wish to be buried in, a sharp quip on duty and sacrifice.
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Kitchener
England
Home League
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Story OF
Union News Service
Belgium
Field Marshal Haig
Ypres
English Channel
Howard H. de Weese
Louis Brown
Salt Lake City
Utah
de Weese
T. W. Fisher
New York
Monrovia
African Republic of Liberia
President Grant
Herr Emminger
Western Front
London Daily Mail
SPORT
Cyclops
Lieuts
A. S. Winslow
Douglas Campbell
California
Arizona State News
Western
Maricopa County
Saults
Rebecq
U. S
Arizona
Prescott
Phoenix
Yuma
Hiel
Western Newspaper Union News Service
Bunker Hill
Pittsburgh
Hackberry Mining Company
Mohave County
United Eastern
Oatman
Casa Grande
National Park System
Miami
Orr Jones
Tucson
Camp Funston
Rosa Boido
United Verde Extension
Verde
Salt River Water Users Association
Chandler
Tom Reed
Red Gap
Weaver District
Kean
DeWitt Wise
Yolo, Colo
Salt River Valley
Sacramento Valley
Los Angeles
Arizona Corporation Commission
West Front
War Department
B. F. Winsor
Clarkdale
Manuel Orozco
Thomas F. Wilson
State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Christian Agner
Tucson Ellis
Bud Stevens
J. H. Stevens
Williamson Valley
Miller
Lens
Messines Ridge
Robecq
Bailleul
Wulverghem
Arras
Vimy Ridge
Hangard-en-Santer's
Albert
Amiens
Castoria
Colorado
New Mexico
Wyoming
SPOHN
Spohn’s
Spohn Medical CO
Mfrs
Goshen, Ind
Carters
Carter
Nebuchadnezzar
David Roberts Vet, Co
Grand Avenue
Waukesha
Wis
Western Canada
U. S. Employment Service
Department OF Labor
Cheyenne
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