Wilson Will Refuse Peace Talk and Fight On
Washington officials say President Wilson will respond to Czernin and German peace overtures with a vow that the United States will fight to victory. Officials deny any Teutonic terms and stress that Germany must be defeated by force before any peace talks.
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Count Czernin
United Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Counternin
America
Peelers
Baltimore
Clemenceau
Frances
Alsace-lorraine
France
Corpa
Germany
British Vessels Sunk by U Boats This Week
Report notes 19 British merchant ships sunk by submarines in a week ending January week’s end. Details show British losses amid wartime maritime dangers with multiple vessels reported attacked and sunk by U boats.
Unsettled Weather Forecast For Cheyenne Region
Unsettled weather expected tonight and Friday with rain or snow in eastern and northern areas. Warmer tonight with brisk winds, and cooler conditions likely in western portions.
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Cheyenne
Wyoming
Bakers Ordered to Fire All Alien Enemies
A Brook lyn district report under federal guidance states all alien enemies employed in bakeries must be dismissed following an official investigation into adulterated product findings and related violations. Authorities urge compliance by April.
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Bakers
My United Prees
New York
Numieraie Réorte
Brooklyn
Department of Jumiion
Miss Cox Signs as Deputy for War Risk Payments Director
The Bureau of War Risk Insurance handles allotment checks for soldiers' families. Miss Mildred Cox, deputy for M. E. Bailey, signs thousands of checks daily totaling vast sums as part of wartime support.
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Max
Mildred
Sam
Miss Cox
M. EB. Bailey
Lureau of
War Risk Insurance
War Conference to Be Held Here in Cheyenne
Cheyenne will host a two day war conference May 6 and 7 under National Council of Defense auspices. Lt Perigord of the French army and Dr J A B Scherer of the National Council of Defense will attend with focus on shipping board needs and ship production.
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Cheyenne
James M. Walton
Perigord
J. A. B. Scherer
National Council of Defense
United States Shipping Board
Wyoming
Colorado
Shipping Board
Aod
Menaur
United States
Hector
MacQuarrie
Wire
Sasadelphia
Prigelea Pepeaker
France
Macparrie
Norway Builds Large Wireless Station for Transatlantic Link
Copenhagen April 4 a large station has been completed at Jadore s Norway providing excellent wireless communication with Amuri Ci to United States via Amuri Ci and Norway's new facility promises enhanced transatlantic talks between Oslo and Washington and allied stations.
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Copenhagen
Jadores
Norway
Liberty Loan Sale Ends May 4 as Bonds Begin
From Washington April 7 the third Liberty loan campaign announces bonds dated May 0 and maturing December 15. Payments schedule shows 90 percent due with purchases required to continue interest until July 18 and August 15 under the plan with several terms clarified.
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Washington, D. C
Lee
Conor Sea
Russians Beat Back Odessa Attack in Black Sea Engagement
U S forces report repulse of Ukrainian and German efforts to recapture Odessa. Russian Black Sea fleet drives back the Turko German squadron en route to Odessa, with Turko German forces pushed back 30 to 40 miles from Hatun.
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Black Sea
Joseph Shaplen
United Press Staff
Petrnograd
Odessa
Hatum
Rada
von Halburg
Paris Suspends Matinees Until Further Notice
Paris authorities announce suspension of matinees including partial programs through April until further notice, citing unspecified concerns and operational adjustments. The move affects theater schedules and audience access, with officials indicating updates will follow.
Alleged Spy Is Placed in Cheyenne Jail Four Alien Enemies
Four alien enemies were brought to Cheyenne from Casper by a U S marshal and placed in the county jail. They are Alfred Flair Henry Fredikrcht A G Winn and Jim Hardlaw. No announcements were made Thursday afternoon about their disposition. Flair is charged as an Austrian spy. No statements were received from any of the men Thursday.
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Cheyenne
Casper Y Afteennoon
United States
Alfred Flair
Henry Fredikrcht
A. G. Winn
Jim Hardlaw
Flat
Vast Wheat Stores Await Shipment Amid Ship Shortage
Vast wheat stores in South American countries wait for allied ships as demand for troop transport grows. Efforts, including U S negotiations with Brazil Argentina Chile and Uruguay seek to utilize German ships if neutrality shifts. State Department seeks to liberate up to 250000 tons of shipping for overseas use.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Ateentibe
Eae
Uruguay
United States
State Department
Dat
Lenroot Wins Wisconsin Senate Seat by About 12 000
Early returns show I L Lenroot, Republican, defeating Democrat Davins and Socialist Berger with Lenroot at 148 402 votes, Davins 126 612, Berger 102 911, in Wisconsin Senate race.
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Lenroot
Milwaukee
I L Lenroot
Wisconsin
Davins
Berger
Curb on Hun Propaganda Demanded Across States
Governors and state defense leaders press for immediate action to curb German propaganda and disloyal activities. Critics say half measures won't deter German tactics as the nation faces global conflict, with calls to empower harsher laws and citizen action. Senator Johnson accuses attempts to muzzle legitimate press criticism. Creel is challenged over past editorship and alleged political stance.
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United Press
Washington
State Councils of Defense
Daniels
Europe
Senate Tollay
Johnson
California
War cost surpasses 100 billion dollars in U.S. effort
Washington April 4. Representative Hull, financial authority in Congress, estimated the total cost of the great war at over 100 billion dollars to date. He said the expense amounts to more than 840 per person for every man woman and child.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Representative Hull
Congress
Hull
German Chancellor Von Mertling Seriously Injured
Amsterdam reports on April 4 that German Chancellor Von Mertling is seriously injured. Details remained sketchy but the condition was described as grave.
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Amsterdam
von Mertling
American airmen aid British to repulse Ha n attack in France
American fliers and support units served alongside British forces in France during a heavy Ha n assault. Major General Carey’s improvised force dug in east of Amiens, holding trenches for several days while repairing gear and facing gas and artillery bombardment.
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France
United State
Carey
Menal
Aimilar
Amiena
American Army on Toul Front Bombarded. Two Decorated
The Toul front was bombarded again today with limited gains. German artillery was active near the front. Lieutenant Holmes and Private J Murphy were awarded the Croix de Guerre for capturing a German confinement during the action.
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Toul Front
Holmes
J Murphy
U S Plans War Time Trade Restrictions
A header outlines United States preparations to bar nonessential trade during war. Measures may release controls on key ports and supply routes while targeting imports deemed non essential to national needs. The report references port facilities and government actions to tighten commerce.
Mackensen Heads to West Front as Big Drive Slows
Paris reports Field Marshal von Mackensen left for the western front seen as Germany’s last card in France. Zurich dispatch notes German frontier closure and troop movement signals. Allied observers assess initial German offensive largely stalled with renewed efforts near Amiens and Montdidier. Front quiet on British lines with minor skirmishes and prisoner takings.
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Mackensen
West Front
United Press
Paris
Pield Marshal von Mackensen Bias
Western Front
Zurich
Dlay
Wy United Press
Washington
Field Marshal
von Mackenson
Germany
Von
France
Holland Women Raid Bakeries Across Amsterdam
In Amsterdam on April 4 crowds of women raided baker shops as bread rations were reduced. Mounted police dispersed the groups gathering in various parts of the city.
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United Press
Amsterdam
Belgian Priest Shot by Teutons In Antwerp Conflict
Reports from official cables say a Belgian priest and five other Belgians were shot near Antwerp on March 16 by German forces. The dispatch notes the incident as part of wider Belgian reprisals and mentions other casualties in the area. A separate Chicago note reports four tentative jurors were seated for a trial amid questions over the defendant's revolutionary social theory.
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Dincas
Washington
The
Key
Feather Mons
Reeton
Winale
Louvaia
Antwerp
Ty Denanar
TREN
Chicago
Baker's War Tour Nears Completion
United Press reports Secretary Hoker’s inspection trip in Kurape near end. Rumors say he will join an interallied war council. General Goothaby’s role and Paria meeting are noted as possible steps in the plan.
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United Press
Wardiington
Hoker
Paria
Goothaby
Interallied War Council
Allies Kill 43 in Air Attacks Upon Germany
Amsterdam report details air raids on Koblenz Treves and Cologne. At Koblenz twenty men were killed and 100 injured. Treves station damaged with munitions stores hit. Cologne station heavily damaged with seventeen dead and sixty injured.
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Germany
United Press
Amsterdam
Belgium Decorates General Pershing
General Pershing has been decorated by Belgium with the grand cross of the Order of Leopold and the cross of war. The presentation occurred December 20 and was announced now. Colonel Boyd, the American military attache at Paris, also received similar honors from King Albert.
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United Press
Washington
Pershing
Vpershing
Order of Leopold
Albert Himelf
Boyd
Paris
Albert
Germans Spend More on Food Clothing and Rent
New U S labor department figures based on imperial statistical reports show the average middle class German family allocates more to essentials and less to fowl and clothing while spending extra on amusement and sports.
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Washington
U. S. Department, of Labor
Imperial
Atiatical Bureau
Mersamo
Mare
Stockyards Here Sold for 38000 Dollars
Van Toseeof and the Stockyards company acquired stockyards built in Las to handle cattle shipments to the south. The deal, valued at 38000 dollars, included a 25000 dollar consideration. The yards previously served Amarilla and nearby routes with 90000 head capacity at one time.
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Heyenone
Sarnole
Porteani
Thurulay
Lsa
Haadle
Warkerly
van Vaoadell
Joie Weal
Helas
Green Miner
Hemline
Laramie
Cheyenne
Union
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