Crucial fight in the East intensifies as battles rage
German forces reinforce in northern Poland while Russians press in the Carpathians and northern front. Vienna reports fierce clashes along Uzsok and Bartfeld fronts as Austrians push to clear Bukowina. British air raids damage German submarine construction at Hoboken near Antwerp.
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Poland
Carpathians
Vienna
Uzsok Pasa
Hungary
Bartfeld
Uzsok
Przemysip
Carpathian
Narew
Orzyc
Bukowina
American Doctor Rescues Assyrians Near Urumiah
Telegrams describe urgent relief at Urumiah in northern Persia where Turkic troops and Kurds massacre Assyrian Christians. Dr Harry P Packard of the Presbyterian mission risked his life to avert a massacre at Kogtapa, where 3,004 Assyrians held a last stand for three days. He unfurled an American flag and stood between combat lines, saving all but 200 who were burned in a church.
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Uramiah
Persia
Harry P. Packard
Urumiah
Thearch
Foreign Missions
Massasore
Kogtapa
Dr. Packard
Man Hunt in Idaho Halts As Posse Rallies
Three escapees from Blackfoot jail, Hay Hembree J W Weat and Maurice Burton, eluded pursuit after a March 23 clash with Sheriff Simmons posse. Posse member Fackrell was shot in the foot and may lose his leg. Burton has been captured. Hembree and Weat remain at large.
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Blackfoot
Idaho
Sherif Simmons
Fackrell
Fackrella
Hay Hembree
J. W. Weat
Roosevelt to Testify Before Senate Ship Purchase Lobby
Theodore Roosevelt is asked to testify before the senate ship purchase lobby committee. The colonel has written mage wine articles supporting the ship bill and drawing inferences similar to those made by Senator Burton about government purchase of foreign ships tied up in American harbors.
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Washington
Theodore Roosevelt
Senate
Burton
Trial of Count Montvid for Murder in Hiilaip Case
In Hiilaip police court Count Bernard Mont vid was held for trial on murder charges linked to the killing last month of Rev. Father Zeebria and his housekeeper Mins Iva Gilmanalts.
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Bernard Montvid
Zeebria
Mins Iva Gilmanalts
Iroquois Delivers News of Dominican Governor’s Assassination
The steamer Iroquois reached port Friday bearing word that Governor Zayas of San Domingo was assassinated along with two of his children near Acva and Santo Domingo, a report from the Caribbean capital.
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New Yort
Zayas
San Domingo
Acva
Small Owl
Santo Domingo
Wilson Seeks Calm Citizens Support at Baltimore Conference
President Wilson told the Baltimore conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South that a large body of calm citizens acts as stabilizers when agitators rock the boat. He urged nationwide backing to administer his office and spoke on avoiding hatred and jealousy to foster brotherhood among mankind. Bishop Warren A. Candler praised the president, with Secretary Daniels present.
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Baltimore
Washington
Wilson
The
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Warren A. Candler
Atlanta
Daniels
American Flag Desecrated in Mexico City Murder Aftermath
Dispatched reports reveal Zapata soldiers desecrated the U S flag over John B McManus home in Mexico City while killing him and looting his house two weeks ago Secretary Bryan disclosed reparation requests have been made but no reply has been received There was no demand for a flag salute as in the Tampico affair.
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Washington
John B. McManus
United States
Mexico City
Zapata
McManus
Bryan
Tampico
Hoover announces plan to feed French civilians behind front
Herbert Hoover, Chicago born chairman of the American commission for relief in Belgium, returns from Paris and says negotiations to feed 2.5 million French civilians behind German lines are complete. Total monthly cost is estimated at 2.5 to 3 million dollars and funds cover the next two months of work.
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London
Herbert C. Hoover
American Commission For Relief
Belgium
Longo
Paris
Hoover
Parle
Switzerland
Rich placer strike near Nome yields rich dirt pay
Nome Alaska reports a placer gold strike on the Dexter divide four miles from Nome. Operators are finding dirt pay worth about 30 a pan with an estimated 250000 dollars in dirt already blocked out.
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Nome
Alaska
Dexter Divide
Woman Spy Executed in Luneville Trial
Marguerite Schmidt a four year old woman was executed by firing squad after a court martial in Luneville France. Troops of the garrison were drawn up to witness the death sentence and the shooting.
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Luneville
France
Marguerite Schmidt
Be Lung
Medea sunk off Beachy Head by U-28
The Dutch steamer Medea was sunk Thursday morning off Beachy Head by German submarine U-28. The vessel carried oranges and sailed from Saloniki bound for London.
Wilson Grants Clemency on Hyde Land Fraud Fine
President Wilson remits the $10,000 fine imposed on Frederick A. Hyde for land frauds against the government in California, part of the conviction sentence.
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Washington
Wilson
Frederick A. Hyde
California
Lady Paget Dies of Typhus in Serbia Mission
Lady Paget, head of the Blue Cross mission in Serbia, reportedly died from spotted typhus fever. The Overseas News agency details her death and the mission’s ongoing relief work.
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Hertia
lLady Paget
Blue Red Cross
Serbia
Itv
Fate of Kiermam Reeeathel in New Jersey appeal
Albany reports Kiermam Reeeathel, twice sentenced to death for inciting murder, remains under consideration by New Jersey’s Court of Appeals as legal avenues proceed. The case centers on electrocution as the punishment and a contested conviction.
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Albany
N. J
Kiermam Reeeathel
Court of Appeals
Marshall Speakers at Frisco Panama Pacific Exposition
Vice-President Thomas R. Marshall dedicates the Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco. He lauds American wisdom and justice while addressing a large crowd under the arch of the tower of jewels. Senator James D. Phelan and others also speak as Mayor Rolph and Governor Johnson’s representative attend.
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San Francisco
Thomas R. Marshall
United States
Court of the Universe
Mr. Marshall
Pepecielly
Panama Canal
Alster
South
Charlies C. Moore
James D. Phelan
California
Cheeter H. Rowell
Johnson
James Rolph, Jr
Moore
Marshall
Postal ruling on parcel post shipments to belligerent nations
Washington Postmaster General Burleson has ruled that parcel post shipments of foodstuffs and merchandise to belligerent countries in the Reese war will be accepted at the post office for forwarding to allied ports under wartime regulations.
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Washington
Burleson
Leiter testimony at New York bread cost inquiry
Joseph Leiter, famed for a failed wheat corner scheme, testified in a New York inquiry into rising bread prices. He explained his view that wheat costs have climbed since the frontier period of speculation began influencing markets.
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New York
Leiter
Ottawa A resolution on a $100 loan moves forward
A resolution regarding a $100 war loan was moved by Prime in Ottawa. The brief item notes parliamentary procedure as officials push the measure toward consideration.
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Ottawa
Prime
Moratorium Declared Across the Territory
A three months suspension of all notes mortgages and other evidences of indebtedness has been declared throughout the territory under the Vile government. The order halts payments and collection actions for the period, impacting creditors and debtors across Paso Texas and surrounding regions.
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Paso
Tejas
Renegade Indians Behind the Bars in Utah
Brigadier General Hugh L. Scott arrived in Salt Lake City to oversee leaders of the southern Utah Indian outbreak as they surrender for justice. Prisoners include Tse NeGat Old Polk Old Posey and Bob Martin Navajo interpreter. Scott promised fair federal investigation and trial.
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Salt Lake City
Hugh L. Scott
Utah
Tse NeGat
Federal District Court
Denver
Old Polk
Old Posey
Posey
Bob Martin
Seropou Tia
Wes
Tee-NeGat
General Scott
Governor Spry vetoes Utah initiative and referendum bill
Gov William Spry rejected the initiative and referendum bill citing cost unnecessity and constitutional doubts. The measure, a Democratic pet project from Salt Lake City Representative Dan Shields, passed the House 34 to 11 and the Senate 10 to 7, proposing a petition threshold of 12 percent of qualified voters.
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Salt Lake City
William Spry
Ate
Dan Shields
Salt Lake
House
Senate
Two American youths enlist in British army and return home
Two American boys aged sixteen who sought a view of the war by enlisting in the British army arrived home on Saturday aboard the steamship Leoplas.
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New York
Orerhand
Russia Holds Key To Austria After Praemys Fall
Petrograd reports the Premysl garrison surrendered to Russian forces, surrendering without a fight as Austria collapses. White flags rose over the fortress, amid shortages of food and ammo, triggering public cheers and heightened hopes for a turning point in the campaign. The Kazan cathedral echoed with songs as celebrations continued.
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Russia
Petrograd
Austria
Preemysl
Praemys
Kazan
Explosive attack kills forty near Monterey-Tam peo line
In a pre dawn assault carranza forces set off dynamite aboard a train carrying Villa advance guard near Forlon on the Monterey to Tampico railway. Forty men died in the blast amid the advancing units.
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Los Angeles
Carranza
Villa
Forlon
Monterey
Tampeo
Stephen T. Mather Advances in Interior Post
Stephen T. Mather rises in the interior department succeeding Adolph C. Miller who now serves on the Federal Reserve Board. Mather is a University of California graduate.
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Mr. Mather
Secretary of the Interior
Adolph C. Miller
Federal Reserve Board
University of California
Torpedoed British steamer Con cord Loades story
British steamer Concord of 1,860 tons torpedoed by German submarine Monday. Crew of twenty men rescued by four patrol boats and landed at Dover.
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Concord
Els
Petrol Boas
Rats increase Suspended commission for investigation of their
A suspended commission expands its scope as rats escalate an investigation into anomalous conduct. Key figures include investigators and officials coordinating urgent inquiries. Tensions rise as new evidence prompts review of prior decisions and oversight.
Austro Italian breach widens as mediation fails
Rome reports Prince von Buelow’s mediation between Italy and Austria collapsed as Vienna rejects concessions. Austria remains unwilling to concede, while Germany’s envoy steps back, urging focus on broader policy amid possible misunderstandings. A royal decree extends export prohibitions to metals and other materials, with foodstuffs limited to fruit vegetables milk and butter.
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Rome
Dpfforts
Prince von Bun Iow
Agenda Nationale
Vienna
Ambarsador
Austria
Foreign Office
Prince von Buelow
Mary
Avstria
Italy
Woman Arrested in Idaho for Mackay Murder Case
Margaret Conway alias Ray Moore was arrested in Hailey on a murder charge in the Daniel Winders case. Winders, a wealthy sheepman, was killed September 23 1910 at Mackay. Prosecutor Solon B Clark charges an overdose of chloral hydrate caused his death. Four more witnesses are detained in Idaho Utah and Salmon.
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Hailey
Idaho
Margaret Conway
Ray Moore
Daniel Winders
Mackay
Custer County
Conway
Solon B. Clark
Winders
Cari ‘Walker
Salmon
Free Sutherland
Maggie Jenson
Pleasant View
Utah
Mimic Regan
Spreckels Eyes Utah Iron Ore and Coal Deposits
John D. Spreckels seeks southern Utah iron ore coal and timber data and will send representatives for a June survey. Engineers from his firms visited Salt Lake City on Friday to arrange a June trip to gather information on development plans in the region.
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Galt Lake City
John D. Spreckels
Utah
Galt Lake
Irom
Submarine Lost Off Pearl Harbor Under Rescue Efforts
Submarine submerged for over thirty hours with twenty one crew members feared dead. Navy teams planned to lift the vessel using derrick and crane at Pearl Harbor naval station.
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Pearl Harbor Naval Station
New World Butter Fat Record Set by Finderne Payee Cow
Delaven Wie area reports Finderne jiellingen Payee Holstein cow set a world record with 4 612 6 pounds of milk yielding 1 116 06 pounds of butter fat in one year, according to the Holstein Friesian Advanced Kee waury office announcement.
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Delaven, Wie
Finderne Jiellingen Payee
Heads Livestock Association selects Francisco for meeting in Paso
Sean Francisco of California was chosen to lead the American Nations Livestock Association during the weekend event in Paso Robles. Members from Vie Vie convene for the gathering, with January activities highlighted at the Paso venue.
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Sean Francisco
Cal
Paso
Tesas
American Nations
Bere Vie
Jamuery Gert
Roosevelt Declines to Testify at Lobby Conference
A chaotic and garbled report notes Theodore Roosevelt declining to testify before a DIY lobby committee, while a conference convened to discuss the matter ends without a clear consensus. Names and details are obscured, but the event centers on Roosevelt, a request to testify, and a follow up meeting.
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Weahington
Theodore Roosevelt
Sense Diy
Comipines
Chaingen Wass
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Joseph Leiter
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Redmen
Przemysl
Stephen T. Mather
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Spreckels
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