German torpedo did not destroy steamer Sussex
Berlin reports no German submarine or warship responsible for the Sussex explosion. Germany says affidavits and evidence will be gathered to prove nonblame, while the United States weighs possible next steps. Cabinet to discuss findings and enforceable actions based on the collected testimony and Germanys assurances.
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Sussex
Germany
Gerard
United States
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Foreign Office
Associated Press
Paris
St. Paul
New York
Wilson
Lansing
Witson
Moran confesses in San Diego to Liberty Street Ferry robbery
James Moran surrendered to a U S marshal in San Diego and confessed to aiding the Liberty Street Ferry postal robbery in New York two months earlier. He says the plot involved three others including a ringleader and two postal workers, with $200 paid and a plan to divide the loot, leading to federal scrutiny. Moran was moved to Los Angeles for further questioning.
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San Francisco
James Moran
United States
San Diego
F. H. Morse
New York
Moran
Postal Service
Fourteenth Street
Third Avenue
Salvation Army
Richmond Councilman Dies In Richmond Va
George H. Lumsden aged thirty nine prominent member of the common council died at his home after a brief illness He was re elected in Tuesday's election He leaves a widow three children two brothers and two sisters surviving him
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Richmond
George H. Lumsden
Germans Make Steady Gains Near Verdun Amid Submarine Push
London reports persistent German efforts northwest of Verdun gain ground along the French salient with capture of strong points near Haucourt and wider German positions. Austrians press aggression on multiple sectors with many Italian prisoners. submarines sink several vessels including Chantala Braunton and Clyde.
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London
Verdun
Pbethincourt
Haucourt
Berlin
Lake Narcoz
Dvinix
Paris
Adriatic
Chantala
Braunton
Clyde
Whitsable
Baker says American pursuit of Villa near completion
Secretary Baker and General Scott asserted the pursuit across the Mexican border remains on track with no withdrawal order. They noted no capture of Villa or his chiefs has been reported, and plans include continued use of motor trucks, aircraft observation, and possible direct action if Villa is encountered.
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Baker
Mexico
War Department
United States
Villa
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Scott
Funston
John J. Pershing
Columbus
N. M
San Antonio
Lansing
Carranza
General Funston
Dutch to Call Recruits of 1917
A Dutch bill seeks authority for the government to call up recruits from the 1917 class if needed due to extraordinary wartime circumstances. The measure was submitted to the Tweede Kamer in The Hague.
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London
Hague
Teutons Capture French Positions Near Verdun West of Meuse
The way office announced today the capture of French positions more than two kilometres wide in the Verdun region west of the Meuse, with forces moving via London through April.
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Teutons
Berlin
London
Verdun
Meuse
Congress Deliberates On Army Bill And Sugar Tax
Senate resumed debate on the army bill with votes set for Tuesday on free sugar repeal and April 18 on the army measure. The $58,000,000 annual legislative, executive and judicial appropriation bill passed as session recessed. House discussed rivers and harbors funding while Secretary Baker testified to a military subcommittee.
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House
Baker
War Department
Military Sub Committee
Auto racer Bob Burman killed in Corona road race
In Corona California April 8 Bob Burman the Detroit auto racer and his mechanician Eric Schroeder of Chicago died after Burman’s car overturned on the ninety seventh lap of the 301 mile road race. A track guard died and five spectators were injured. Eddie O Donnell won the race with a 301 mile time of 3 29 52. Joe Thomas was second and Eddie Pullen third. Burman died at Riverside hospital.
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Cal
Bob Burman
Detroit
Eric Schroeder
Chicago
Burman
Eddie O'Donnell
Joe Thomas
Eddie Pullen
Teddy Tetzlaff
R. C. Durant
Riverside
Tris Speaker Traded From Boston To Cleveland
New York April 8 Tris Speaker a famed outfielder and longtime top salary earner was traded from the Boston Americans to the Cleveland club of the same league. Boston to receive two players Pitcher S P Jones and another to be chosen later plus a cash payment. The exact amount was not disclosed. Speaker’s release follows bargaining failure over salary.
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New York
Tris Speaker
Boston
Cleveland
Carrigan
S. P. Jones
Speaker
Weather man predicts continued cold across much of the east
The weather bureau forecast a cold spell for Sunday and Monday from the Mississippi eastward with more snow and rain in New England, the Middle Atlantic, the lower lake region, and the upper Ohio valley. Snow brought deep depths and freezing temperatures reached as far south as the middle Atlantic states.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Mississippi
New England
Middle Atlantic States
Lower Lake Region
Ohio Valley
Wilson Returns to Washington After Stormy Potomac Trip
President Wilson arrived in Washington aboard the Mayflower docking at the navy yard shortly after 4 PM ending a weekend trip down the Potomac. A severe storm en route from Chesapeake Bay caused seasickness among several of his party as the ship rocked through rough seas.
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Washington
Wilson
Potomac
Navy Yard
Chesapeake
French Admir Loss Near Verdun Amid New German Assault
German forces renewed the Verdun area attack last night gaining a footing in two field works between Haucourt and Hill 287 while fighting with grenades between Bethincourt and Chattancourt favored French positions. Meuse bombardment continued and near Fort Vaux the Germans launched a grenade assault.
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Paris
Haucourt
Verdun
Hill 287
War Office
Bethincourt
Chattancourt
Meuse
Fort Vaux
Weather forecast for West and Virginia regions
West Virginia expected snow or rain Sunday with Monday fair. Virginia forecast cloudy Sunday with possible snow or rain and Monday partly cloudy.
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West Virginia
Virginia
Funston Says Villa Pursuit Not Yet Ended
El Paso reports General Funston rejects claims of finishing the mission against Villa. He plans to intensify the chase, seek rail access from Juarez, and may establish a new border base if needed as Carranza forces gather near the U S border.
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Texas
Wansing
Paker
Mexico
Villa
Guerrero
Funston
Washington
Carranza
Juarez
Columbus
Satevo
General Funston
el Paso
Francisco Villa
Suffrage Convention Planned in Chicago in June
The Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage announced a suffrage convention in Chicago during the first week of June. It will coincide with the national party conventions of the Republican and Progressive parties as leaders aim to decide which party will receive support for the 4,000,000 suffrage bloc.
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Washington
Apri
Congressional Union For Woman Suffrage
Chicago
Strike New Villa Trail Expeds South of Namiquipa
An army aviator and an observer report that American troops are on a fresh Villa trail. They returned from a scouting flight by aeroplane and wireless, detailing movements near Columbus New Mexico with headquarters at Expeditionary Field South of Namiquipa.
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New Villa
Namiquipa
Columbus
N. M
Villa
Vote on Army Increase Bill At Eighteenth Session
Washington April 18 final vote on the army organization bill nears as the Senate debates final form for joint conference with the House. Debate continues with the goal of final disposition before adjournment. Senators from both parties push for a larger peace strength, with proposals ranging from 180,000 to 300,000 enlisted. Chamberlain had proposed 220,000.
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Washington
Senate
Joint Conference Committee
House
Chamberlain
Belgian King Albert Birthday Observed in Havre
In Havre today a large procession marked the official birthday celebration of King Albert of Belgium. The Belgian cabinet and foreign diplomats accredited to Belgium attended the imposing ceremony at the Belgian ministry of war.
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Havre
Albert
Belgium
Three More British Ships Lost Reported
London reports three more British vessels blown up at sea with crews saved. The steamship Braunton and the schooner Clyde of Whitstable were destroyed, and the steamship Chantala was sunk.
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London
Lloyd's
Braunton
Clyde
Whitstable
Chantala
Taft Seeks Bluefield Delegates to League Conference
W H Taft ex-president and head of the League to Enforce Peace asks Bluefield delegates for the first annual assembly in Washington May 26 and 27. The National Chamber of Commerce backed most proposals but rejected the joint armed force clause by a two thirds vote.
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Bluefield
National Chamber of Commerce
League To
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International Council of Conciliation
Taft League
Taft
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
League
League of Nations
Gubernatorial candidates draw crowds despite snow in McDowell County
In McDowell County weath er fails to deter Republican governor aspirants. Att y Lilly, Robinson and others spoke at Excelsior Welch Northfork Keystone Kimball and Gary amid heavy turnout. Crowds, bands and strong support marked the day as primary fervor grows.
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Lilly
Excelsior
Echo
Cook
Chas
Harman
General Lilly
Welch
Republican Club
Binefield
Robinson
Gary
Judge Robinson
Northfork
Grand Theatre
Dr. Adams
Supreme Court
Hatfield
T. Edward Hill
McDowell Times
J. M. Ellis
Fayette County
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McDowell County
Colonial Theatre
Eredt
G. L. Counts
R. M. Kittle
E. H. Harper
Kimball
J. H. Harper
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