Manpower Seen as U.S. War Priority by French Official
M de Billy, French deputy high commissioner to the United States, warns America faces a long costly west front in World War I. He says manpower is the critical demand, with England and France rushing reserves while American troop shipments must be hastened. The outlook suggests a prolonged struggle before a decision emerges.
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Robert J. Bender
United Press
Washington, D. C
America
West Front
M. de Billy
United States
France
England
Carpenter Aims to Triple Liberty Joan Loan Quota
Carpenter leads Liberty Joan drive setting an ambitious pace as the town surpasses its $3100 quota with $6500 in subscriptions. A war department honor flag with two stars is sought, with efforts continuing to triple the quota before the drive ends. County total reaches $1,274,050 excluding railroad subscriptions.
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Carpenter
War Department
British and Yankee Labor Unite in War
A cable from the AFL mission to England reports British and American labor united for a final fight with Germany. The message says British labor agrees with American labor on Wilson's timing and notes Britain seeks a conference of allied and German workers is unlikely. Solidarity remains to defeat Prussian autocracy, with workers worldwide urged to stand firm.
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United Pros
New York
American Federation of Labor
England
Wilson
En. Wie
Great Britain
Arthur Henderson
The Star Spangled Banner Fragments in Triun
Fragmentary OCR text includes parts of the Star Spangled Banner with phrases O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave. The readable line appears to reference national anthem wording.
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Triun
Free
War Horrors Told by Blind Veteran
Australian soldier Thomas Skeyhill, blinded after years of front line service, appeals at a Red Cross rally in the Masonic temple urging America to support the war effort. Governor Frank Houx presided as delegates from the Rocky Mountain Red Cross discuss May drives and relief work.
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Vesta Bridges Tyson
América
Thomas Skeyhill
Masonic Temple
Red Cross
Sergeant Skey- di
Npp
Rocky Mountain Division
Red Cros Society
Frank Ty Houx
T. Blake Kennedy
Harold Vaughan
Ll. C. Phipps
Denver
Mr. Phipps
Parade Explosion Probe Seeks German Agent Link
Secret Service investigators have pursued months of inquiry into the San Francisco parade explosion, weighing evidence of German agent involvement. Officials say a reported confession cannot be confirmed, and the case remains unresolved as investigations continue.
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Washington, D.C
Government
San Francisco
Liberty Day Loan Tops Two Billion in U S Drive
The third Liberty loan surpassed 2 billion dollars as patriotic celebrations spread nationwide. President Wilson reviewed a parade of bond buyers from the White House front, while about thirty thousand Washington residents including war workers and draftees marched past Treasury officials.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson
White House
Volcano erupts on Stromboli. deaths feared
Mont Stromboli erupts violently. falling lava sets vineyards ablaze and authorities fear lives lost. Stromboli is a volcanic island in the Mediterranean off northern Sicily. the volcano towers over the coast.
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United Press
Rome
Mont Stromboli
Iava
Stromboli
Mediterranean
Sicily
Draft Men 60 0 Army Camp Parade Cheyenne
Cheyenne union musicians lead 100 Percent American Club in a parade to the courthouse to accompany 27 Lara mie county draftees en route to Workton Lake Washington. Mayors and judges address the group before brief talks. Names of draftees from Cheyenne and Larime County listed. Red Cross comfort kits distributed to departing men.
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Cheyenne Union Musicians
Clu
Laramie County
Edward W. Stone
A. D. Johnston
W. ©. Mentier
Cheyenne
Werkton Lake
Wash
Hia
Miltox
Dorough
Floyd L. Rinsley
Harry A. Perris
William G. Dereemer
Marry L. Grier
George A. Keenright
Harry W. Collin
Fred BE. Dallinger
Floyd OU
Hinkley
Frank M. Smith
George Co. Kingolving
George W. Leg
John H. Paterson
Leo BK
Shoddy
Elmer McGraw
John H. Bohrena
Harry M. Klein
Allan D. Tuttoed
Fred Cavill
Harry O Linn
Lewlet
Aurelus J. Stuaet
Qwil M
Man
Carl J. Dillmpo
Larimie County
Wealey N. Garter
Leodry BR Didrmon
Outelde Parita
Cary Wren
U.S. Flyers Down 339 Hun Planes
American aviators in France have downed 339 enemy planes since entering the war, according to unofficial reports from France. The figures reflect sustained air action through March 8, with U.S. crews credited for major victories over German aircraft.
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U.S
United Press
Washington, D. C
France
United States
Talay
Kaiser Nearby as Bombs Fall
COPENHAVEN April 26 British airman bombed Zeebrugge mole while the Kaiser inspected the results of the naval raid, German newspapers declared today. MISSOURI SENATORSHIP Washington April 26 Champ Clark, speaker of the house, declined to accept the Missouri senatorship to succeed the late William J. Stone.
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Copenhaven
Zleebrugge Mole
Missouri
Washington
Champ Clark
House
William J. Stone
Germans Take Kemmel Hill as Ypres Is Threatened
London and Paris dispatches report German forces advancing 2000 yards on a 1200 yard front in Kemmel sector capturing Kemmel hill. French troops hold atop the height though encircled, while Mont Kemmel remains contested. Haig reports Villers-Bretonneux captured with 600 prisoners. heavy fighting north of Bailleul to Wytschaete continues.
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United Press
London
Kemmel
Kemmel Hill
Radcliffe
Ypres
Mont Kemmel
Lys
Arras
Amiens
Williaam Philip
Imma
France
Mont Des Cals
Villers-Bretonngox
Villers-Bretonneux
Villers-Bretonnen
Haig
Bailleul
Wytachaete
Germans Withdraw Troops to France, Move Westward
The report from Moscow dated April 26 states that German forces are steadily withdrawing troops and redeploying them to France as part of a strategic shift toward the western front.
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Moscow
France
Huns Threaten France With Russia's Fate
April 26 dispatch from the front contains a Frankfurt Zeitung interview with Field Marshal Hindenburg and General Ludendorff. They claim German victory justifies peace and warn France of dire consequences if the Allies press further.
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United Press
Frankfurter Zeitung
Iindenburg
Ludendorff
Husain
Marabal Windenburk
T Hindenburg
Germans Speed Up Their Drive Against Amiens
German forces push their offensive toward Amiens with increasing violence as the Allies retry defensive measures. The fighting centers on tank engagements between British and German models with heavy attrition on both sides. The outcome hinges on generalship, reserves, and decisive action as the battle intensifies.
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Amiens
Henrry Woop
United Press
Thie Jn
Hindenbore
U S to Clear Up Dutch Suspicions
April 26 dispatch reports U S and Germany moving toward easing tensions with the Netherlands. Officials aim to clarify American policy as government spokesmen respond to Dutch concerns and seek a coordinated stance on Allied efforts.
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U. S
Waswington
Trottand
Germany
Gali
Armericat
Pat Plier
Gram Halland
Holland
Election of American Sepwerators Ve Merican Seweiperaotishers
A fragmentary OCR shows a December style item noting a candidate was elected veerhigat of Ve merican Seweiperaotishers. The text mentions Nee N and BoA pager with unclear dates and roles, reflecting a historical election notice with damaged wording.
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Alo
Vemerican Seweiperaotishers
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