British Hold Line as Germans Fail Attacks near Kemmel
British war office reports repulsed German assaults along the Kemmel front with heavy casualties across six divisions. Reims is a ruin after a week of bombardment, while Italy signals arrival on the western front. British recapture ground on the Lye and related sectors as Allied forces consolidate positions.
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London
Kemmel
British War Office
Lritsh
Dal
Jet
Givenchy-St. Veneunt
Givenchy
When Will Foch Use Allied Reserve
Ottawa reports new anxiety over when General Foch will deploy the allied reserve not yet called on. London dispatch says British reserves, about 4000 men, may be postponed as experts doubt a decisive strike is ready. The northern front remains a critical point with German efforts stalled by prolonged Allied resistance.
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Ottawa
Foch
London
Reuter
Foot
Edcriflee
Fuer
Ypres
Carlin Wartime Row Shocks Local Citizens
Carlin residents clash over pro German sentiments as Sperlich accuses Peetz of disturbing the peace. A twelve-man jury will hear the case in Judge Bletar's court amid tense exchanges and a charged atmosphere.
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Carlin
John W. Puett
R. Sperlich
Daniels Talks Liberty Loans To College Men At Yale
Secretary of the Navy Joseph Daniels addressed Yale’s largest audience at Whie Woolsey Hall on Liberty Loan effort. He toured munition plants, visited the Yale naval unit, dined with Hadley and faculty, and praised Yale’s war service. He saluted Yale aviator Sturtevant and Nathan Hale, warned against materialism, urged backing Liberty Bonds, and foresaw postwar employer-employee understandings.
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New Haven
Conn
Liberty Loan
Secretary of the Navy
Jesphus Daniels
Woolsey
Yale University
Yale
Arlery Corps
Thumber of Commerce
Hadley
Graduates’ Club
Daniels
Yale Tien
Arthur Dillon Sturtevant
Nathan Hale
Hale
Tafths
German Propaganda in Sweden Impresses Swedish Statesmen
Stockholm reports that German propaganda in Sweden and other Scandinavian nations has grown direct, sophisticated, and effective. Three main operations under German control but Swedish-directed push maps, films, pamphlets, and press access, aided by trained journalists and Baron Lucius. Allied efforts to counteract propaganda are hampered by late cable timing of American President Wilson’s speeches.
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Stockholm
Associated Press
Sweden
America
Aland Islands
Baron Lucius
Trotsky
Lucius
Washington
Wilson
Shale Authority Plans Elko Visit by C Pratt
C Pratt, president of North ern OS Co, will arrive to inspect shale beds south of Elko. A renowned mining and geology engineer, he may consider buying shale land to build a plant if indications justify the expense. His visit follows involvement with Wyoming oil field interests led by A K Clayton. His findings will be published after examinations.
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C. Pratt
Northern OS Co
Wyom
Colorado
Kansas
Ths City
Pratt
A. KR. Clayton
Wyoming
Petroleum
Espionage Act Extended to Women Enemies
Washington April 19 The president signed the bill extending the provisions of the espionage act to women and requiring the registration of women enemy aliens.
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Wastington
Liberty Loan Subscriptions Edge Up in Third Issue
Washington April 19 The third Liberty Loan subscriptions are rising slowly but steadily. The treasury office reports total subscriptions at the close of business reaching 1,161,010,050 dollars to date as more funds come in.
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Washington
Liberty
Treasury Office
Liberty Day Plans Outline National Observance
Reports describe widespread preparations for Friday April 26 Liberty Day under the president's proclamation. Committees are urged to organize patriotic celebrations to promote the Liberty Loan across the fund.
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Washington
Hazelton 16 Fined Hundred Dollars by Food Administrator
Hazelton, formerly of Elko now in Salt Lake City and partner in Intermountain Wholesale, was fined 100 by County Food Administrator Frank Middleton for distributing wheat four named with insufficient substitutes. Hazelton claimed no intent to violate rules, while Middleton noted frequent shipments compelled the penalty. The fine remains unpaid and Hazelton may contest.
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Hazelton 16
Middleton
PB. Hazelton
Elko
Salt Lake City
Intermountain Wholesale Company
Frank Middleton
Food Administration
Hazelton
Intermountain
Food Board
Reno
Federal court frees Thomas in disorderly conduct case
In Chicago on April 19 the disorderly conduct charge against Professor William Thomas and Mrs. Mor Granger was dismissed. Attorney Clarence Darrow argued that mere presence together in a hotel room does not prove disorderly conduct, and the court agreed. Professor Thomas, noted authority in his field, was released.
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Chicago
M. R. Granger
Morals Court
Darrow
Eharew
Willian Thomas
Mor. Granger
Clarence Darrew
Thomas
No Elk This Year for Counties in Nevada
Carson City April 18 No elk shipped by the government to Nevada this year A lettered by George Bradigan secretary of state from Senator Pittman says that he had a conference with Superintendent Mather in Yellowstone park and was informed that the season for taking elk has passed and that no more will be shipped till next winter Senators Pittman advises Douglas county officials to file a new application to prevent delays so shipments will start as soon as the next season opens Mrs Granger is the wife of a Texas soldier serving in France.
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Carson City
Nevada
George Bradigan
Pittman
Mather
Yellowstone Park
Pitman
Douglas County
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