Intense Fighting on Western Front Across Front Lines
British official reports strong actions near St Quentin with gains to the outskirts of Fresney le Petit. Allied air operations bombed behind German lines and 17 hundred photographs were taken of rear areas. Seventeen enemy aerodromes and depots were struck. ten balloons shot down. 28 Allied aircraft missing. French guns repelled a German attack near Grenade and raided enemy trenches west of the Meuse. Canadian troops posted a monster sign in France claiming U S entry into the war.
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London
St. Quentin
Fresney-le- Petit
Paris
Dallon
Grugich
Berryaubac
Villaubois
Grennde
Sapigneau
The
Meuse
Surprise French Valley of Aire attack repulsed
In Argonne a surprise assault on our trenches in the Valley of Aire was repulsed after hard fighting. The official statement notes the enemy attack was halted and defenders held the line.
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the Guardian
Paris
Argonne
Aire
Germans claim repulse French near La Faux with heavy loss
Berlin reports Germans repulsed French near La Faux with heavy losses and claim destruction of 161 aeroplanes and 19 captive balloons in the last month killing many aviators including Americans.
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Berlin
the Guardian
la Faux
Navy Destroyers Guard Atlantic Safe Channel
Sixteen United States torpedo boat destroyers patrol the far end of the British safety zone off the Irish coast. They escorted the liner St. Louis across the Atlantic and now co operate with the British Navy to protect sea routes from German submarines. America prepares to extend patrols from Halifax to Bermuda as war unfolds.
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Guardian
New York
St. Louis
Washington
Admiralty
United States
America
Wilson
Secret Service
Atlantic
Halifax
Ber
Sergeant Norman Lowther Repurposed War Hero Welcomed Home
Sergeant Norman Lowther of Kensington arrived Charlottetown by special train from Georgetown and was greeted by a large crowd. A guard of honor, band, and car procession escorted him to City Hall where Mayor Brown led the welcome and praised his service. The reception included family, officials, and praise for his sacrifice, though clerical leaders were absent due to services.
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Norman Lowther
Kensington
Prince ‘Edward Island
Charlottetown
George Town
Leigh
Sgt
Lowther
Large Bros
Isaac Lowther
Mayor Brown
James Paton
IL. A
Connt McKenzie
Guard of Honor
Cty Hall
Whch
Colonel Jenking
Cuba Furnishes 10000 Troops and War Resolution
Havana April 7 A Cuban joint committee hears a resolution declaring a state of war with Germany and pledging to defend Cuban territory and support the Allied cause. Another proposal asks the president to mobilize a contingent of 10 000 men to aid the U S War Department in Europe.
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Guardian
Havana
Joint Committee
Alfred Bethencourt
Aley
Congress of the Republic of Cuba
United States
Germany
United States of America
Jose Edtrampis
War Department of
Brazil presses to join Entente amid war demonstrations
Rio Jante ro, April 7 reports grande crowds in favor of war against Germany. Leading newspapers urge Brazil to align with the United States and Allies against the Prussian beast. In San Paulo crowds parade peacefully cheering Brazil and the Allies with no disorders.
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The
Guardian
Rio Jantero
Germany
Brazil
United States
the Guardian
San Paulo
Fire Destroys United Hunts Association Buildings in Brooklyn
In New York on April 7 a massive blaze gutted the United Hunts Association buildings in Brooklyn. The estimated loss stands at $175,000 as authorities investigate the origin of the fire.
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Brooklyn
N.Y
The
Guardian
New York
United Hunts Association
Germans Blow Up Gunboat Cormorant at Guam
The interned German gunboat Cormorant at Guam was destroyed by its crew after refusing surrender. Two warrant officers and five enlisted men were killed. twenty officers, twelve warrant officers, and 321 enlisted men were captured.
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The
Guardian
Washington
Cormorant
Guam
German raider sighted off American coast described
Boston reports a German raider seen off the U S coast with two masts a large stack and a slate painted hull. Military observers note the vessel matches early descriptions and await official confirmation of its identity.
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The
Guardian
Boston
Islanders in Casualty List In Wartime
The casualty list reports Het W H Graham of Murray Harbour Infantry killed in action. William McKenzie of Charlottetown Infantry wounded. Max Hitchey of Georgetown Artillery dangerously injured.
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W. H. Graham
Murray Harbour
William McKenzie
Charlottetown
Max Hitchey
Georgetown
St James Church Bazaar and Tea on Easter Thursday
Plan to attend St James church Bazaar and Tea on Easter Thursday Admission ten cents Tea and admission three pence Bazaar and Tea details from the church organ Society 7675 Minard Liniment advertised for toothache in the notice.
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St. James’ Church
Weather Almanac Notes Tide and Moon Phases
The notice details morning high tides at 11 39 and 12 06 with later highs at 12 46 and 1 27 on Wednesday. Sun sets at 6 50 tonight and 6 67 tomorrow. rises at 6 42 tomorrow and 5 40 on Wednesday. Moon rises tonight at 9 46 with a full moon on Sunday April 7 at 8 49 am. Last quarter due Saturday April 4 at 3 12 pm. Today length is 13 hours 12 minutes.
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Suuday
McKinnon Defends Province Finances in Debates on Budget
Hon M McKinnon, Agriculture Commissioner, delivers a broadside on the Budget in the provincial House. He rebuts Mr George Hughes, cites bank audits and debt figures from 1911 to 1916, and accuses Hughes of misrepresenting commitments on subsidies and provincial debt.
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Murdoch McKinnon
George E. Hughes
Hughes
McKinnon
Falconwood
Mr. McKinnon
Peters
West River
Prince Ward
Prince Edward Island
Gentleman
Ross
Ontario
MR. Hughes
Quebec
Ottawa
Western Provinces
Quabec
Mr. Ross
Wilfrid Laurier
Webec
Wilfrid
Semin
Maine
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