Great naval raid blocks Bruges canal entrances
The British and French attacked Bruges canal entrances on April 23 using six obsolete cruisers loaded with concrete. Two blockading ships were run ashore at Ostend, and two at Zeebrugge were sunk. a destroyer was torpedoed at Zeebrugge. Casualties were heavy for the British craft. French co-operation noted.
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Ostend
London
Bruges Canal
Eric Geddes
Admiralty
House of Commons
Roger Keyes
Dover
Brilliant
Sirius
Intrepid
Theta
Vindictive
Sir Eric
Zeebrugge
Sir Erle
Ryan
Civilian Heads to Run U S Aircraft Production
Washington reports the army's great aircraft production program is placed under civilian control with John Dyan overseeing production and a civilian division led by Mr. Ryan. Brigadier General William S. Kenly becomes chief of a new division of military aeronautics to centralize aviation training and usage.
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Washington
Army
John Dyan
Guarantee of a Fair Wool Price Conference Report
A plan to ensure a fair price for raw wool to producers through a series of meetings. Representatives from the National Wool Growers Association and wool dealers will join the price fixing committee of the industry.
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Washington
Wool Browners’ Assochation
Trelee
With Lndustries
Minister Louden Talks Shipping Guarantee From Holland
In parliament the foreign affairs minister said no ship would sail from Holland until Howrithen guarantees were obtained to prevent any future seizures of vessels. He answered questions from the first chamber of paviliiment and emphasized the need for assurances before sailing resumes.
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Higue
Paviliiment
Donkheer Jd. Louden
Holland
Bank President a Forger
Riverside notes that Cate W W Phelps president of the National Bank of Tiverside confessed Wednesday to forming forged notes and discounting them at the bank for sums around 100 dollars.
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Riverside
Cate W. W. Phelps
Nathonal Bank of
Tiverside
Former Postmaster on Trial Over Seditious Utterances
Former Newark and Lakesview postmaster Fred W. Wuster born in New Jersey is on trial here for seditious utterances. A civic citizen’s citizenship was revoked for similar acts amid ongoing religious and political tensions.
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Newark
N. J
Fred W. Wusterborn
Lakesview
Dave Ble
Chicago Tragedy Ends in Double Death After Heated Argument
Jamex Mc Donough, a former federal league baseball player, shot and killed his wife in a crowded corner and then killed himself. The incident occurred after a heated argument, shocking bystanders and prompting an investigation by local authorities.
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Chicago
Jamex McDonough
Ife
McDonough
Wage Increase For Railroad Workers Delayed Hope
Director General McAdoo announces an impending wage rise for railroad workers dated from January 1. The increase, expected around May 5 after the Liberty loan drive, may average about 20 percent with higher boosts for lower paid workers. The plan aims to balance rising living costs and will accompany a 4.25 percent annual interest on bonds.
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McAdoo
Washington
MccAdoo
Railroad Administration
Boaad
Banks Granted Fiduciary Powers Across States
Washington reports approval of a federal reserve act amendment enabling national banks in the federal reserve system to engage in fiduciary business in competition with trust companies. The change overrides contrary state laws and aligns with existing practice where not forbidden.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Act
House
Federal Reserve System
Irvine Lenroot Elected U.S. Senator for Wisconsin
Irvine Lenroot of Wisconsin, previously a congressman, has been elected United States senator from Wisconsin, confirming his move from House to Senate. The result marks Lenroot's ascension to the federal legislative upper chamber.
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Irvine Lenroot
Wisconsin
Holland Breaks With Germany Over Neutrality Demands
Dutch government vows to observe neutrality despite German pressure. Dutch and German ministers depart for The Hague and Berlin while Amsterdam reports suggest a step short of breaking diplomatic relations.
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Washington
Amsterdam
Wilhelmina
Holland
Berlin
Germany
Hetvolk
Netherlands
Hague
Handelsbind
Limbourg
Government fixes wool price based on July 30 levels
The War Industries Board price fixing committee informs the National Woolgrowers' Association that wool price in the United States will be set by July 30 prices. Growers opposed the current market level, which is 6 to 7 cents higher. Government prices apply to wool delivered to Boston, with growers deducting shipping to market at about 14 cents per pound from the Northwest.
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Washington
The
War Industries Board
National Woolgrowers’ Association
United States
Woolgrowers’ Committee
Boston
Telephone Earnings Slump Signals Telecom Profit Dip
The Interstate Commerce Commission reports last year telephone companies earned 75,060,216 dollars, down 3,000,000 from 1916. Operating revenues stood at 317,750,000, about 34,000 more than the prior year, while expenses climbed sharply.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wilson Opposes War Declaration on Bulgaria and Turkey
President Wilson signaled definite opposition to a declaration of war on Bulgaria and Turkey during a conference with Senator King of Utah who recently urged a war resolution with both nations.
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Washington
Bulgaria
Turkey
Wilson
King of
Utah
Bohemians Starving Report From Official Dispatch
Official dispatch from France quotes Leipziger Volke reporting thousands of Bohemian families facing starvation, with Prague and surrounding districts cited as the hardest hit.
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Washington
Bohemia
Prague
France
Leipalger Volke
270000 Ship Workers Enroll in Washington Program
Enrollment of 270000 shipyard workers in the employment service reserve was announced by the department of labor. Officials said the program requires about two dollars per day and began two months ago with about 20000 workers already set.
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Washington
Employment Service Reserve
Wie
Twu
Department of Labor
Destruction of Factories Reported Near Vienna
A London dispatch says two large powder factories at Glavenbach near Suleburg, 19 silos southwest of Vienna, were destroyed in an act tied to supposed industrial sabotage. Many workers were killed or injured.
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hewspaApera
Colvad
Zurich
Glavenbach
Suleburg
Vienna
British Navy Losses From Mine and Submarine Attacks
Reported British naval losses include fifteen vessels lost to mines and submarines this week, with all losses previously attributed to British ships. The total includes several ships over 1000 tons and notes a higher rate of submarine and mine action than the prior week.
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Lonton
Take Steps to End Strike in Waco
Steps toward settling the general strike in Waco Texas widen after central labor council workers agree to arbitrate.
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Waco
Tex
Wwethers
Central Labor Council
Allied Forces Halt German Drive In Picardy Fight Near Villers Bretonneux
Australian and English troops recaptured Villers Bretonneux and seized over 600 prisoners in the Villers Bretonneux area as Haig reports April 25. Heavy action north near Wytschaete and Bailleul. Germans launch assaults at Hangard with stubborn resistance. American wounded, numbering 128, arrive at Hospital 25 behind the line.
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London
Villers-Bretonneux
Marshal Haig
Bailleul
Wytschaete
Somme
Picardy
Amiens
Hangard
Peace for Germany Linked to Western Front Battles
General Ludendorff says peace for Germany rests on fighting the western front and requires decisive battles. He spoke at German headquarters during an interview on March 12, with the remarks reported in newspapers received in New York.
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New York
Germany
Ludendorff
Great Headquarters
Model Town for Workers at Camden Near Cam den N J
Emergency Fleet corporation to start a model town for shipworkers near Camden New Jersey next week. Plan includes 907 houses costing 2 500 000 dollars.
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Washington
Camden
N. J
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Glass Found in Bread Factory in Iowa City
Extraneous material, likely ground glass, was found in a large batch of bread in Iowa City. The bakery destroyed thirty barrels of flour after the discovery, outlining the extent of contamination and immediate response by the establishment.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Dublin Work Stoppage Against Conscription
Dublin workers staged a preseat against conscription with labor leaders planning a workless day. Railways largely suspended operations as Dublin stoppage reached near complete. transport and industry ground to a halt on Tuesday.
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Dublin
Ireland
Sugar for Canning Limited Plans Summer Distribution
Sugar for canning and preserving during the coming summer will be distributed under a modified certificate system. A single core consumer will sign an application for the amount required to meet the needs.
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Washington
Domeatle
Enes
Shipping Work Fast Improves Aid Across Ocean
Washington reports a Great improvement in the shipping situation as troops and supplies cross to Europe at faster speeds. The war council notes new records in round trips, with sixteen day crossings replacing prior six to eight week times. Weather and U boat knowledge aid progress as Allied positions strengthen during a German offensive lull.
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Washington
War Council of the
War Department
House Military Affairs Committee
Europe
War Council
Clark declines Missouri senate seat offered by Gardner
Washington Speaker Clark refuses Governor Gardner's offer to fill the Missouri vacancy caused by Senator Stone's death. In his letter he cites duty to serve as Speaker and believes he can render more service in the speakership than in the Senate.
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Washington
Clark
Gardner
Missouri
Stone
Senate
Germany reports 2,000,000 war losses and 98,000 cripples
Amsterdam reports claims from General Schulze via Frankfurter Zeitung that German losses total 2,000,000 with 750,000 sick or wounded able to return to the front and 629,000 discharged as unfit. He notes 70,000 cripples and about 98,000 cripples overall Germany must reckon with.
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Amsterdam
Germany
Frankfurter Zeitung
Schulze
Reichstag
American Steamer Florence Ha Believed Lost Off French Coast
Captain F J Butterfield and all deck officers are believed dead after the Florence Ha exploded April 17 off the French coast. A Brest cable lists survivors but not the officers. Only two engine room officers escaped uninjured, others badly burned.
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New York
F. J. Butterfield
Brest
Pledges Help to Greece
President Wilson assures Greeks the United States will give its fullest support and protect Greece’s rights in any final peace negotiations.
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Washington
Wilson
United States
Geece
Steamer Imo Refloated After Shore Accident
The Norwegian steamer Imo, driven ashore after colliding with the munitions steamer Mont Blanc on December 6, 1800, was floated Friday amid reports of loss of life from the explosion.
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Halifax
Imo
New Minister of Air Forces Named in London
Sir William Weir was appointed to lead the air forces in succession to Lord Rothermere who resigned abruptly. Lord Northcliffe’s brother, former holder, is noted in the appointment report.
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Air Forces
London
William Weir
Lord Rothermere
Lord Northcliffe
Wry Day
Food Controller Deported After Short Term in Prison
Dublin reports Diarmid Lynch, the Sion Belo food controller, will be deported after completing a two month term for serving with slaughter. Lynch, an American, faced the sentence and now faces removal from the country.
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Dublin
Diarmid Lynch
Sion Belo
Lynch
Germans Control Finland Reported In Stockholm Dispatch
A Stockholm report describes German influence in Finland amid a chaotic situation. The text mentions an American traveler connected to the passport matter and a possible trip through Poland, with limited details due to the garbled source.
Freezone advertised corn remover touted as painless
An ad touts Freezone as a simple remedy to remove all corns and calluses without soreness. It claims a tiny bottle costs only a few cents and works instantly. The copy credits a Cincinnati inventor as the product’s genius and urges purchase at drug stores.
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Cincinnati
Cheap but not desirable in China doctors costs
The piece notes a doctor visit in China costs 5 to 10 cents but people avoid doctors due to unpalatable remedies. It suggests Mongolian doctors use offensive mixtures from beetles and grasshoppers, leading to doctors staying unpopular to avoid long hours and little sleep.
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China
Lemon Lotion for Skin Whitening and Beauty
Advertisement describes making a lemon skin softener by mixing two fresh lemons with three ounces of orchard white to create a quarter pint lotion. Strain to remove pulp and store for months. Claims include softening smoothing bleaching freckles and tan for face neck arms and hands. Use daily for improved complexion.
Size of Hens and Conservation
The article quotes a North Alabama street car passenger praising Aunt Clarinda as practical and patriotic for food conservation. It describes a rural hen producing a very large egg and a plan to replace it with a smaller lay to save resources, referencing a Beabright banana hen that lays an egg two thirds smaller.
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Clarinda
North Alabama
Wunt
Lidianapolis News
Castoria Reminder Amid Safety Checks for Infants
A health notice urges caregivers to examine every bottle of Castoria, the well known infant remedy, to ensure the signature appears correctly. The campaign emphasizes trust in Fletcher’s Castoria with the familiar warning for parents and guardians.
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Fletcher
Local Workers Debate State Labor Rules
The fragment shows a dialog about work in a state with uncertain spelling. Willing Werker remarks on laws while Meaaderiig Mike and Modding Pete discuss working out of state and trying to find a way to keep working. The piece hints at cross state labor questions and personal resolve.
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Mike
Pete
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