British steamer Zent sunk by submarine near Ireland
A British merchant steamer Zent of Belfast, 3890 tons, built 1905, en route from South America to England, was sunk by a submarine. Forty eight sailors are missing, believed drowned. captain and some crew saved after attempts to launch boats. Vesuvio, 8492 tons, left Leghorn March 1 bound for Boston, also sunk with six officers and men drowned. fifteen survivors landed.
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London
Tent
South American
England
Belfast
Queenstown
Vesuvio
Leghorn
Boston
St Eloi Clash as Germans Seek Lost Trenches
London April 7. German forces launched a strong attack against British lines near St. Eloi south of Ypres to recover six hundred yards of trenches won ten days earlier. Fighting continued through the day as Britain issued its latest official statement.
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London
St. Eloi
Ypres
Consul at Baltimore Tied to Passport Fraud Indictment
The Justice Department plans to seek indictment of German Consul Carl A. Luderitz in Baltimore for fraudulently obtaining an American passport. He allegedly secured a passport for a fictitious Bridgeman Taylor used by Horst von der Goltz when fleeing in 1914, with a letter from Captain von Papen urging the purchase under a false name.
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The
Commercial Tribune
Washington
Department of Justice
Baltimore
Carl A. Luderitz
Bridgeman Taylor
Horst von der Goltz
von Papen
Luderitz
von der Goltz
Charges Absurd Declares Luderitz in Maryland
German Consul Carl A. Luderitz in Baltimore denounces reports that the Department of Justice seeks his indictment over passport frauds as absurd. He says he could not issue or apply for transports, only German passports, and declines to discuss details until he receives the indictment. He confirms familiarity with Horst von der Goltz.
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Baltimore
Carl A. Luderitz
Washington
Department of Justice
Federal Grand Jury
Luderitz
Horst von der Goltz
Lorimer Case Near End After Dismissals In Illinois
The State case against former Senator William Lorimer ends as prosecutors drop eighteen conspiracy counts, with eleven remaining and one per embezzlement charge. Defense moves to dismiss eight more conspiracy counts as argument begins.
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Chicago
William Lorimer
la Salle Trust and Savines Bank
German press questions about Sussex and Englishman torpedoings
Amsterdam April 6 comment from German press disputes responsibility for the Sussex and Englishman torpedoings. It argues ships belonged to the enemy and were deservedly destroyed, reflecting German indifference to who fired the submarines.
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Richten
Germany
Guards Win Hard Fight in Senate
The Senate retained the federal volunteer provision in the army bill by a 36 to 34 vote after four days of debate. Supporters of the National Guard pressed to strike the section, and party lines split the chamber with 24 Democrats and 10 Republicans voting to eliminate it. The final tally kept 19 Democrats and 17 Republicans backing retention, amid charges of National Guard lobbying against the provision.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
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Lee
National Guard
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Garrison
Ashurst
Bankhead
Clarke
Ark
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Wyo
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du Pont
Gallinger
Lippitt
Lodge
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Oliver
Poindexter
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Sterling
Sutherland
Warren
Senator Chamberlain
Political slate and last-minute ticket names
The listing names long term United States Senator Harry S New and short term James E Watson for Senate with state office candidates including Governor James P Goodrich Lieutenant Governor Edgar D Bush Secretary of State Ed Jackson Auditor Otto L Krauss Treasurer Uz Mc Murthie Attorney General H L Stansberry Superintendent Horace Ellis Clerk Will H Adams and other state posts led by various district judges and statisticians.
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James E. Watson
Bush
Ville
Jackson
New Castle
Otto L
Krauss
Evansville
Uz Mc
Republican State Convention Opens With Progressive Momentum
Indianapolis April 6. The Republican State Convention convened on time with most delegates present as the crowd cheered during opening exercises. Horace C. Stilwell was chosen as Permanent Chair and urged a lasting Progressive course. The Resolutions Committee backed a highly progressive platform urging early re enactment of a protective tariff and support for a privately owned merchant marine under the American flag.
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Committee On Permanent Organization
Horace C. Stilwell
Anderson
Stilwell
James W. Fesler
Resolutions Committee
Battles in the Air Will Decide the War
Toronto April 6 Major General Sir Frederick Benson head of the British remount department in North America says aviation training will determine the war. In a public letter he notes air combat will decide battles and German seaplanes and Zeppelins will accompany any navy actions.
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Toronto
Frederick Benson
Remount
North America
William Hamilton Merritt
Canadian Aviation Fund
Sir Frederick
Germans Gain Historic Hold In Verdun Counter Offensive
German Crown Prince renews drive against Verdun from the northwest attacking Avecourt Bethincourt front and seizing Haucourt after a bloody night battle. French claim rue two points hold and counterattack to connect redoubts while fighting east of the Meuse. At least 11 French officers and 531 unwounded soldiers captured.
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Verdun
Avecourt-Bethincourt
Haucourt
Malancourt
Dead Man’s Hill
Bethincourt
Avecott
Square Woods
Meuse
Vaux-Douaumont
Paris
Caillette Wood
Berlin
Argonne
Breish
Germany
Ribach
St Hubert
Washington Magnate Sued in Maine for Breach of Promise
The Maine Supreme Court hears a $50,000 breach of promise suit brought by Elizabeth L. Garmony of Des Moines against John B. Henderson, a Washington club man and millionaire. The case draws sensational attention as Garmony testifies and a five year old daughter Mary is present in court.
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Commercial Tribune
Bangor
Elizabeth L. Garmony
Des Moines
John B. Henderson
Washington
Supreme Court
Maine
Miss Garmong
Miss Garmoney
Mary
Henderson
Strike Settled At Toledo Malleable Plant
One hundred molders at the United States Malleable Company in Toledo return to work after a strike that began last Friday as management grants a general 10 percent wage increase.
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Toledo
United States Maileable Company
Weather Summary and Regional Forecasts Across States
The report details Fair and colder weather in Ohio and generally unsettled conditions across the East and West with snow flurries in the lake region and occasional rains in the Rocky Mountains and plains. It notes rain expected in the Lower Mississippi region and Ohio Valley by Saturday, with heavier snow in western Kansas and eastern Colorado and heavy rains in Central Texas, North Carolina, and Southern Virginia. Record temperatures for April 6, 1916 are listed for many cities, including Montreal Omaha New York Denver Seattle and Chicago among others.
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Virginia
Mississippi
Fifty Die as Bandits Wreck Passenger Train
Report from Laredo says fifty people including women and children were killed when bandits wrecked a passenger train between Torreon and Zacatecas on March 28. The attackers shot survivors, burned the wreckage, and vanished, with a military train not aiding the victims.
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Laredo
Tex
Torreon
Zacatecas
American warns on German torpedoing of Sussex
Washington reports indicate naval attaches found metal fragments on the Channel steamer Sussex matching a German torpedo. President Wilson and Cabinet officials study the evidence, with no immediate action until Germany replies to Ambassador Gerard’s inquiries. Officials say a formal Congress briefing will precede any rupture decision.
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Wilson
E. M. House
Sussex
United States
Germany
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Berlin
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France
England
Government denial eases fears on Mexican troop withdrawal
Secretary Lansing denied government plans to pull troops from Mexico prompting relief among army officers and refugees. The ruling signals a possible clash with General Carranza over railroad issues as pursuit of Villa slows while supply and transport questions loom.
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EL Paso
Tex
S Lansing
Mexico
Pershing
Lansing
Carranza
Villa
Denies Plan To Withdraw U S Troops
In Washington and Tucson reports deny any plan to pull back American forces in Mexico during the pursuit of Villa. Secretary Lansing and Secretary Baker reaffirm no change to original orders for General Funston. Officials note rail supply moves to Casas Grandes and Pearson may aid Pershing, with trucks from Columbus as primary arteries. Rumors of Felix Diaz's southern Mexico activity are under review by the State Department and Justice.
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Lansing
Mexico
Villa
Baker
War Department
Funston
Garza
el Paso
Juarez
Casas Grandes and
Pearson
General Pershing
Carranza
United States
Columbus
Felix Diaz
Department of Justice
Diaz
State Department
Guatemala
Holand
England
Holland
Second Chamber
Villa Said to Be South of Satevo
San Antonio Texas April 6 Some reports place Francisco Villa south of Satevo as Gen Funston and his staff weigh unofficial accounts Consul Letvher of Chihuahua claimed Villa south of Chihuahua Pershing and Funston continue scouting the Guerrero district while cavalry and infantry push to clear band activity and pursue Villa toward Parral
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San Antonio
Tex
Satevo
Francisco Villa
One Killed and Eight Hurt in Zeppelin Raid Night
London reports confirm one death and eight injuries from last night's Zeppelin raid. The dispatch notes rising European tensions as Holland seeks restitution from Britain, Spain considers Germany, and Romania threatens Bulgaria.
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London
Ibune
Europe
Holland
Britain
Brazil
Spain
Germany
Rumania
Bulgaria
Bilbao
Seville
Trouble expected over plan to extend conscription
London dispatch reports political tension as officials consider extending compulsory military service to Ireland. The move faces opposition from Irish leaders and allies, with debate centering on legality and manpower needs amid ongoing security concerns.
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Ireland
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