Flanders Attack Being Continued In Western Front Battle
German forces press in Flanders and the Woevre as observers note a major western offensive. British, Canadian, and French troops trade ground in a deadly contest near Ypres, while Berlin claims gains and Paris reports counterattacks repelling Germans. An estimated half a million new German troops arrive with more guns for the push. The eastern front remains relatively calm aside from activity in the mid Carpathians.
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London
Flanders
Woevre
Belgium
Calais
Ypres
Meuse
Combbres
Berlin
Paris
mid-Carpathians
Cloudburst does havoc in Texas river flood disaster
In Austin the April 22 storm washed away 200 homes, left 14 bodies recovered, 11 missing, and property losses around 500000 dollars. Rescue teams work amid darkness as ten inches of rain fell in two hours and bridges were swept away. Mrs. Charles R. Winkler’s body was carried 16 miles downstream.
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Texas
Austin
Charles R. Winkler
Czar Reaches Lemberg Amid Welcome From Crowd
Reuters dispatch reports Emperor Nicholas at Lemberg Galicia meeting Grand Duke Nicholas. Crowds cheered as he spoke thanking locals for a hearty welcome and affirming support for invisible Russia. Earlier reports claimed the Grand Duke was shot in the abdomen by General Severs after East Prussia defeat.
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Czar
Lemberg
London
Emperor Nicholas
Galicia
Grand Duke
Nicholas
Reuter
Russia
Sievers
East Prussia
Kronprinz Wilhelm Floated From Drydock at Newport News
The German cruiser Kronprinz Wilhelm was floated from drydock after hull painting and repairs. She was towed to anchorage in the harbor as a guard from Fort Monroe returned to that post.
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Kronprinz
Newport News
Kronprinz Wilhelm
Fort Monroe
United States replies to German arms export pledge
Washington on April 21 issued a note signed by Secretary Bryan and penned by President Wilson countering Count von Bernstorff. It states neutrality prohibits arms embargo while war continues, defends U S refusal to alter neutral rights, and asserts German misconceptions about U S good faith. It emphasizes friendship toward Germany and the neutrality based on conscience and goodwill.
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Washington
United States
Count von Bernstorff
Germany
Bryan
State Department
Wilson
Battle Again at Ypres Fight Report Foreshadowing New Action
London reports stupendous western front events as fighting intensifies near Ypres. Conflicting official accounts follow German attempts northeast of Ypres and against the Belgian line, with claims of prisoners and gas use. Paris cites Allied counterattacks and Belgian resistance amid forecasts of another Ypres battle.
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London
Ypres
Europe
Paris
Mountains Save Texas Town in Cyclone Event
A cyclone struck Graham Texas on April 25 causing about 10000 dollars in damage. Mountains north of the town diverted the storm from the residential area and no lives were lost.
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Texas
Graham
Tex
Refugees recount mass Armenian massacres near Van
Refugees reaching the Russian line report intensified killings by Mohammedans in Asiatic Turkey. They name 10 villages near Vanj wiped out and cite reports of 800 dead in Urza and 720 in Sal. Katolikos Etchmiadzin urges President Wilson to aid Armenians as pools of blood mark execution sites at Haftevan.
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Tiflis
Trans-Caucasia
Vanj
Armenia
Turkey
Erzerum
Berjan
Zeitun
Van
Katolikos
Etchmiadzin
Erivan
Wilson
Urza
Sal
Salmas
Haftevan
Thaw Granted Jury Trial In Habeas Corpus Case
New York. Harry K. Thaw finally wins a writ of habeas corpus, with Supreme Court Justice Hendrick setting May 17 for a jury trial. The court notes the jury would aid but not bind, and may be disregarded in favor of the judge’s own decision. Thaw is remanded to the Tombs pending trial. Justice Hendrick’s lengthy opinion outlines his careful study of the case.
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New York
Harry K. Thaw
Supreme Court
Hendrick
Thaw
Second Flood Threatens in Texas After Heavy Rains
Three days of storms across Southwest Texas brought widespread flooding as streams rose beyond banks. Crops and livestock losses plus property damage run from 450000 to 750000 across 25 counties. Rains of two to five inches devastated farms, cotton and corn. a cloudburst near Boerne on April 25 washed away three railroad bridges and damaged rail and farm property.
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San Antonio
Tex
Texas
Boerne
Navy Strength Rising as 225 Vessels in Commission
Secretary Daniels released a letter to President Garfield of Williams College replying to claims the U S is unprepared for war. It states 225 vessels are in commission, 77 under construction or authorized, nine dreadnoughts among them, and notes marked navy improvements over the past two years.
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U. S. Navy
Washington
Daniels
Garfield
Williams College
United States
Norwegian Ships Sunk Near Scotland by German Sub
The Norwegian barks Oscar and Eva were landed at a Scottish port after a German submarine halted them 170 miles northeast of the Longstone. The crews were given 10 minutes to board lifeboats before shelling the vessels. The Danish steamer Anna was ordered to take aboard the crews. The barks, loaded with mine props, were en route to Scotland.
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Dury Islands
Scotland
Oscar
Eva
Anna
Longstone
Eya
Villa Still a Factor in Mexican Civil War
Washington dispatches say Villa’s forces, though disorganized after defeat, remain a potential danger as plans for a renewed clash with Obregon form. Villa lacks ammunition while Carranza’s troops press from Irapuato and secure supplies, signaling a possible central Mexico push. Rumors of counter revolutions circulate though US officials doubt Huerta’s return to the field.
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Washington
Mexico
Villa
State Department
Obregon
Celaya
Matadoros
Nuevo Laredo
Tampico
Carranza
Irapuato
Huerta
Britain’s War Machine Grows to 750000 in France
In the House of Commons Lloyd George said Britain now has over six times the originally planned expeditionary force in France, about 750,000 men, with replacements for all losses. He praised the logistics as a remarkable achievement and noted heavy ammunition use at Neuve Chapelle, with subcontracts granted to 2,500 to 3,000 firms to secure supplies.
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London
House of Commons
Lloyd-George
Great Britain
France
Battle of Neuve Chapelle
George
Six Die As Wall Crashes Onto Two Birmingham Stores
In Birmingham on April 21 a five story wall collapsed during heavy rain onto the Hann Shoe Store and Atlantic & Pacific Tea company building on Second Avenue. At least six were killed and about twenty injured. Rescuers worked 36 hours with five still missing. a fire started but was quickly put out. Named dead include Ruth Johnson Amelia Ebinger Alex McLeod J H Whitlock Mattie Lou Dedman and an unidentified black man. Missing include Mrs M T Martin Mrs John Harrington George W Darnell J E Ray and Irving Millbrant.
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Birmingham
Ala
Steele-Smith
Second Avenue
Hann Shoe Store
Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company
Ruth Johnson
Amelia Ebinger
Alex McLeod
J. H. Whitlock
Atlanta
Mattie Lou Dedman
Atlantic & Pacific Tea Store
M. T. Martin
John Harrington
George W. Darnell
Hann
J. E. Ray
Irving Millbrant
Mississippi events span meetings, trials, and crimes
Mississippi items report the Jackson District Conference set for May 18 in Terry with Dr. Paul D. Hardin presiding. Gen. G. W. Price announces Richmond staff. Maj. Moses inspects A. and M college. Bond set in Quitman for E. W. Denham. seed tests sent to Forrest county. forgery charge against Houston Kelly. Alfalfa growers form Aberdeen cooperative. Johnny Pace’s jail escape attempt. Shootings injure Deputy Purvis. Day improves after throat injury. Meek bomb scare and threats. River commission funds released for Third district revetment work. Dr Cook mistrial in Vicksburg murder case linked to Miss Blanche Pace.
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Maj
J. R. Slattery
Vicksburg
Mississippi River Commission
Third District
Maj. Slattery
Bolivar
Ashwood Neck
Panther Forest
Greenville
Grand Lake
Fitter’s
Wealthy Woman Murdered in Brooklyn Home
In New York, Mrs. Julia Heilner, wife of corset magnate Seligman Heilner, was found murdered at her Brooklyn residence. The head injuries from a bottle blow suggest robbery as motive. Jewelry including two diamond rings were taken as police seek caretaker Joseph Ard and verify escort details.
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New York
Julia Heilner
Seligman Heilner
Brooklyn
Cearetaker
Joseph
Helen Buck
Heilner
Mississippi Railroad Seeks Canning Output From Women
Susie V. Powell reports Illinois Central Railroad seeks Mississippi club women and girls for canning output to supply its commissary. Copies go to county agents for complete information at once. Luther Manship, noted Mississippi statesman and author, dies at 62. state offices close for funeral. Emmett Seward pardoned conditionally for manslaughter. penalties and rules stated. Jackson club aims to make city cleanest in Mississippi. Mississippi dentists elect officers. pig theft pardoned. June 10–11 grown in Mississippi meeting proclamation. Guard strength rises per federal inspection. young farmer Pat Murphy dies after Clinton shooting.
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Jackson
Susie V. Powell
Walter Balser
Illinois Central Railroad Company
Mississippi
Luther Manship
Noel
State House
Upton Sinclair Plans Campaign in Mississippi Parish
Noted author Upton Sinclair arrives in Mississippi to campaign for Socialist gubernatorial and state office candidates. He will reside on the Gulf Coast near Gulfport and intends to make the state his home during the campaign season.
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Upton Sinclair
Mississippi
Gulf Coast
Gulfport
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Grover C. Day
Coldwater
J. R. Solomon
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