Germans Move Fresh Divisions From Russia to French Front
United Press reports Germans transfer additional divisions from Russia to strengthen the French front. Several units with February and March placements in Ukraine Sarrebourg Colmar area and Zodrow are identified as moving to Mets and the Santerre region.
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Henry Wood
United Press
Russia
Ukraine
Sarrebourg
Colmartease
Chiane
Zodrow
Soseant
Mets
Hahgarden-Santerre
Calliope Player In Parade Falls Ill After Gas Exposure
George Storey who played the calliope in last night's parade was removed from the instrument after being overcome by exhaust gas. A gasoline engine powered the blower and chilly wind with canvas curtains muffled the exhaust. he was treated at home by Dr. Walter M. Lacey with first aid through the night and is expected to recover in a few days.
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George Storey
Walter M.lacey
Russia protests Kuldur action in Berlin
Russia files protest with Berlin over alleged German army destruction in villagen han. Advices today report the complaint centers on harsh German actions in the region, reflecting diplomatic strain between nations.
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Russia
Washington
Rusa
Berlin
Liberty loan rally in Cheyenne draws huge crowd
Maj. Samuel A. Smoke chaired the meeting in the gymnasium as Cheyenne citizens packed the venue for a Liberty loan parade and rally. William Gurley of Omaha delivered a fiery speech praising American resolve and denouncing the Kaiser, while William M. Jeffers of Union Pacific lauded the turnout and wartime spirit.
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William Gurley
U. P. Employes
Jack A. Beuistol
Heyeune
Liberty Loan
Maj
Samuel A. Smoke
Gympaxium
Cheyenne
Mr. Jeffers
Omaha
Gurley
Kaiser
Hell
Dewl
Gurley Alkeo
Crop Shortage Feared If Draft Strips Farms
Washington April 20. Farm labor may fall short as the draft nears and farmers fear crop shortages unless workers are kept on the job. The Labor Department says farms must file affidavits on hired help to qualify for deferred calls. local boards cannot excuse farm laborers without consent to continue farming.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Labor
Reichstag Endorses Ruthless War Policy Says Weetarp
A Berlin dispatch reports Count von Westarp conservative leader urging continued harsh wartime measures with near unanimous support in the Reichstag. He states submarines will be kept active at maximum duration, citing military necessity and the need to sustain the war effort.
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Merdam
Relehetag
Count von Weetarp
Aye & Berlin Dijapetch
Germany Seizes Fresh Munition Stockpiled at Port Kola
Report notes Germany striving to obtain a new munition stash piled up near the port of Kola with Russians, as wartime conditions and military supply lines unfold across the front.
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Mons Sebring Munitiona
Washington, D. C
Germany
Port Kola
Craig
Jeffers Named Federal Post to Lead Omaha Rail Center Plan
William M. Jeffers vice president Pacific was named chairman of a committee to centralize railroads entering Omaha. The panel will draft measures to streamline operations across about ten railroads and three terminals in Omaha Council Bluff and South Omaha. No concrete action or dates were announced.
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William M. Jeffers
Union Pacific
Omaha
West
Mr. Jeffers
South Omaha
Jeffers
Pennsylvania Lines
Wiliam G. McAdoo
United States
Jeffere
Egeh
Mom Threatens Man Over Pro German Upptrrances
A domestic incident in Comansvitar, Ohio, on April 20 involved a mother threatening a man over pro German remarks. Police said the confrontation centered on wartime tensions and personal disputes.
France Cites 42 Sammies for Bravery
United Press reports that forty two American members of the US ambulance service with the French army were cited by France for bravery. Pershing forwarded the list noting some were wounded in action and others showed unusual bravery under fire while also aiding wounded under threatening conditions.
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United Press
Washington
United States
France
Pershing
Potter to Head Aircraft Board
W C Potter civilian director of the aviation section of the signal corps will head the reorganized aircraft board. The move was officially indicated and viewed as favored by the president due to his broad experience in his current duties.
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United Press
Washington
W. C. Potter
Aviation
The
Signal Corps
Reorganized Aircraft Board
Potter
Mutiny of German U-Boat Squadron Reported
An Italian newspaper cites German sources that crews of a submarine squadron mutinied and attempted to return to their base in the North Sea but were barred from coming ashore by land forces.
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United Press
Rome
North Sea
Irish Nationalists Plan to Seek Wilson's Aid on Conscription
Dublin reports that nationalists voted at a Mansion House conference to present objections to conscription to the world. They also urged the lord mayor to travel to Washington to outline the situation to President Wilson.
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United Press
Dublin
Mansion House
Washington
Wilson
Britain and Germany Brace for Major France Battle
Washington reports both sides readjusting on the western front as a renewed conflict looms. British and German forces reinforce shattered battalions while Italians aid the line. American troops may expand beyond two and a half million as Baker and British officials discuss the manpower plan. Maurice likely to take key duties in France. The German war office reports no decisive news from the front as minor actions yield 1600 prisoners around Festubert and Givenchy.
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United Press
Washington
Foch
Baker
He Han
Lord Reading
United States
Maurice
Frost
London
General Manurice
Reid
the Chronicle
Imperial General Staff
Whitham
France
War Office
Festuberg
Givenchy
German Socialists Plan Strike for Peace Demo
The executive committee of the German socialist party in Avetria announced a country wide strike on May 1 as a demonstration for peace by Germany. Dispatches published in the Telegraph today reported the decision.
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Amsterdam
German Socialist Party
Avetria
Germany
Telegrnag Today
Spy Gets U S Sailing Orders
Agents believed to have entered Mrs. Mabel Founten, Red Cross nurse, home and stolen sailing orders she received the day before. The orders listed port, boat, sail date, and that she would travel with troops on a troop ship. The home was ransacked while she attended a Liberty Loan parade. only the bag with the order was taken. no offenders found.
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United Press
Minneapolis
Ermah
Mabel Fountein
Red Cross
U S Ship Blown Up in France Forty Killed
An American steamship Flor ecot Howas exploded in a French port from an internal blast on April 17. Vice Admiral Sims cabled the navy department with details. Initial reports say about thirty four crew were lost and roughly forty five saved.
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Volted Pres
Washington
Florecot Howas
Mbught
Vicw
Sims
Navy Department
British Counter Attacks Drive Huns from Positions Won
London April 20 The Urbien counter attacked at Foa tubrug and Vivenchy and drove Germans from positions gained two days earlier along the British lines. Haig reported a minor enterprise near the Scarpe with several prisoners and nine machine guns. An enemy counter attack was repulsed and American artillery supported the defense. The war office noted active artillery with praise for the First Corps. The report closes with Haig’s special order of commendation.
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London
Foatubrug
Vivenchy
Marshal Haig
Haig
Yankee Engineers Battle Heroically
Washington reports detail American engineer troops with the Fifth Army in the Meuse sector during late March to early April. Two regiments and one battalion fought with UK forces, repelling German assaults and sustaining officers, 20 men wounded, 52 wounded, and 45 missing, with likely recovery by British units. No infantry actions occurred that day as artillery duels and aerial bombardments continued near Castel, Grivnes, and the Meuse.
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Washington, D.C
War Department
Lieveral Perehing
Ukdlah
Ieh
Castel
Grivnes
Meuse
Bores
Lake Freeda
German Raid Repulsed Near Amiens in Fresh Luftwaffe Action
German raid below Amiens was repulsed as artillery battles raged between Lassigoy and Noyou. Allied forces reported successful surprise attacks and captured positions near Huite de Muanil.
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Paria
Amiens
Pfrenely Way
Lassigoy
Noyou
Rhelimegel
Huite de Muanil
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