United States to Build Armada of Merchant Ships
Washington reports a colossal campaign to break the German submarine blockade by forming a fleet of light merchant vessels. Officials say ships of about two thousand tons will be rapidly built with all shipyards mobilized, aiming to flood the seas and sustain Entente powers with food clothing and munitions. The plan, projected for fall full swing, seeks decisive victory by maritime means.
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Washington
America
United States
Germany
Itelf
Shipping Board
Ferry Boat Strike Ties Up Trans-Bay Transit
San Francisco reports a ferry boat strike crippling about half trans-bay services. About twenty five thousand commuters faced disruptions this morning as regular connections were shut down.
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San Francisco
Volunteers to be released at end of war
The war department issued recruiting instructions calling for 500 000 volunteers to join the regular army and all national guard units. Recruits enlisted since the U S entry and those to be enlisted hereafter will be discharged at war's end, becoming wartime volunteers.
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Washington
War Department
National Guard
United States
U S Relatively Less Ready Than in 1898
New York April 12 The article states the present U S army is smaller in readiness than in 1898 facing Spain. It notes about 7 000 officers and 104 000 or 105 000 enlisted men while Spain’s forces were larger then. It cites British fleet strength as a defense and discusses volunteer force enlistment and universal service debates.
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New York
Germany
Spain
Elife
United States
Whent
France
Belgium
Channel
Switzerland
U S Ships to Aid War Effort Accelerated Construction Plan
The shipping board orders priority for shipbuilding across coasts to support naval needs with oil burning engines. First ships cost 400000 dollars, crew of 86, armed, ready in six months. Yearly output expected at about three ships daily and thousand afloat, as Wilson and the board weigh U-boats and torpedo costs against U S production.
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Shipping Board
Wilson
Germany
United States
Lloyd George vows US entry seals war aim in ships
In a London luncheon, Lloyd George hailed US entry into World War I as key to victory against military autocracy. He said a thousand ships would be built for the Atlantic and predicted an unprecedented peace after the conflict. Prominent attendees celebrated America’s role at the conference table. In a separate matter, a district court confirmed the Wells sale of eight lots for 2200 dollars by the M. Badhe company receiver.
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London
Lloyd-George
United States
Atlantic
von Hindenburg
Great Britain
America
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Wells
M. Badh Company
Food shortage dominates German crisis in Berlin dispatch
London reports the Berlin Vorwaerts says the food question overshadows all issues in Germany. Regulations to be introduced after April 15 are the main topic of discussion as bread supplies dwindle and cause great concern.
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London
Germany
Berlin
Coast Artillery Called for Police Purposes
Washington dispatch reports seven coast artillery national guard companies have been called into federal service for police purposes. The units listed include New Hampshire First company and California Fifth Eighth Thirteenth Fourteenth Fifteenth and Eighteenth.
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Washington
National Guards of Coast Artillery
New Hampshire
California
American Schooner Margarite Sunk by German Submarine
The Margarite a New York schooner was captured and presumably sunk by a German submarine about thirty five miles southwest of Sardinia on April 4. Her crew including one American endured 46 hours in open boats exposed to the elements.
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Washington
New York
Sardinia
Colorado College students abolish sports for training
Colorado Springs on April 12 reported that college students voted to abolish all sports to devote more time to military training.
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Colorado Springs
Colorado College
Newsprint Makers Indicted Under Sherman Act
New York April 12 news print manufacturers association and seven executives were indicted by a federal grand jury for violations of the Sherman anti trust law.
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New York
News Print Manufacturers Association
Federal
Patriotism and German Americans Under Scrutiny
The Independent defends loyal German Americans amid war reporting, arguing many claims of unpatriotic speech are exaggerated or unfounded. It urges caution to avoid harming loyal citizens, noting grief for Germany while affirming devotion to the United States and American democracy.
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Independent
America
Germany
Allies Gain Ground on West Front Near Vimy Ridge
British forces seized two positions north of Vimy Ridge and crossed the Souches river with prisoners taken. German counter attacks on Vimy Ridge were repelled with heavy losses. Major General Maurice predicts Arras could become the war's greatest battle as the offensive continues.
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London
Vimy Ridge
Souches River
War Office
Arras
Maurice
Allies to Be Allowed to Recruit in the United States
With attorney general approval, House Judiciary Chairman Webb will introduce a bill to permit entente powers to recruit their citizens living in the United States. The measure aims to ease wartime manpower needs and align with allied cooperation efforts.
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U. S
Washington
Webb
Judiciary Committee
House
Entente
United States
Mexican snipers fire on U S Army patrols near Fabons
El Paso April 12 Mexican snipers fired on U S Army patrols near Fabons Texas late yesterday afternoon American troops returned fire and reported hitting one Mexican soldier The clash coincides with British losses and trench gains in the same front region.
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EL Paso
United States Army
Fabons
Texas
British French Admirals Confer With Daniels on War Cooperation
Vice Admiral Browning of Britain and Rear Admiral De Grasse of France met with Secretary Daniels and Admiral Benson to discuss allied naval cooperation. No result announced. The United States plans to assume Atlantic and Caribbean patrol duties previously run by the French and British ships.
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Washington
Browning
de Grasse
Daniels
Benson
United States
Bulgaria Seeks Separate Peace Terms From Entente
A Rome and Lausanne reports indicate Bulgarian ministers in Berne have approached entente envoys to reach a separate peace. Swiss and Lausanne dispatches say unofficial delegates are in Switzerland seeking a basis for separate terms with the entente powers.
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London
Rome
Exchange Telegraph
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Lausanne
Switzerland
German Consul at Jaurez Released After Detention
El Paso April 12 The German vice consul Neuter who was arrested yesterday on the American side of the International bridge after being warned to discontinue his trip was released today upon advice from the United States attorney general.
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Neuter
International Bridge
United States
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