Fading Front Lull Precedes New German Allied Offensives
Paris reports active fighting paused as both sides prepare new assaults within hours. Predictions split on whether Hindenburg or Foch leads the next drive, with expectations of allied smash within the week. Reports note German troop movements along the Lys and renewed British artillery bombardment.
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Paris
Hindenburg
Foch
Picardy
Flanders-Artois
Lys
Hangard En Santerre
Amiens
War Office
Lassigny
Noyon
Givenchy
London
Liberty Loan Subscriptions Rise Slowly in Third Drive
Washington April 20 subscriptions to the third Liberty Loan fund stood at 1 298 950 with returns coming in slowly. Less than half of the allotted time has been used yet officials say the quota will be reached before the drive period ends.
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Washington
Third
Liberty Loan Fund
More Japanese Troops Ordered to Vladivostok Reinforcements
London reports increased anti Japanese demonstrations in Vladivostok where Japanese marines have landed, prompting the dispatch of reinforcements to bolster the garrison according to telegraph exchange correspondent.
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London
Vladivoxtok
Sava
Telegraph
U. S. Steamship Florence Sunk Near Foreign Port
A U S steamship named Florence was sunk near a foreign port with loss of life, according to information received here today. The report notes the disaster occurred recently and details are being awaited from official channels.
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New York
Florence
Registration of 21-Year-Olds Sparks San Francisco Drive
The San Francisco district army recruiting service anticipates record demand as the selective service act targets 700000 men who have turned 21 since June 5, 1917. Many may volunteer before conscription and receive incentives, with openings in aviation cavalry artillery and other branches.
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Army
San Francisco
Inc
Market Street
California
Nevala
Quarter Minster
Kentucky Mills Offered to U S
Kentucky divtincges with a maximumn output of 192000 bashely of cornmeal opes four a day from 67 pore mills are ready to begin arbidime food for the falke at hime. Owsley Drown, ehairman of the Jef fermon county council of national de fence, Tine reported to State Federal Food Adminetrator PM. Sackett on the punter of uly and their location with WH phrate are been voluniteered by as result of Mr Brown's canvas.
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Louisville
Hime
Owsley Drown
Ehairman
Jeffermon County
Phas
Women Admit Real Ages in New York Election
Voters in New York City faced scrutiny as women were challenged to reveal true ages at a key election. General Lewis ruled that statements lacking correct ages would not affect the election’s validity.
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N. Y
New York
Tlnes
Lewis
Postmaster Vacancy Sparks Local Job Rush
Amid labor shortages many seek government posts as a city fills a recent postmaster vacancy. Applications poured in while deliveries faced strains, with the Alabama town contemplating candidates for the role as the office awaits selection.
OCHS COUNTER ATTACK AWAITED
Washington reports on western front show optimism for a German drive check and a potential Allied counteroffensive led by General Pooh. British lines hold in Flanders with French reinforcements. Italian troops join France. Talks in Washington focus on expediting American troop deployment.
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Washington
Western
Pooh
Peel
Veews
Hardetricken Flanders
Channel
Rome
France
Pranes Traty
Great Britaiin
Messium
Portugal
London Measles Rise Tied to Shelters During Air Raid
London reports unusual outbreak of measles and minor illnesses among children. Health officials attribute spread to carrying infected youngsters into air raid shelters during the April period.
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London
Australians Say U S Has Mighty Army Behind British Line
Australian correspondent F. M. Cuttack reports from France that American forces impress with rapid learning and vast numbers. He compares the American expedition to early Australian efforts, praising spirit, discipline, and potential to become a great army. He notes Americans train with French and British, and that German setbacks loom as the United States mobilizes.
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France
Associated Press
F. M. Cuttack
Catrick
United States
Kim
Fran “Ami
Britain
Gallipoli
Battleship Hill
Sirginn von Sanders
Lorraine
British Empire
Mike O Doyle Loses Temper After Run In With Cop
Michael O'Doyle argued with Patrolman Treuhe while driving in Cleveland Ohio on April 20. The altercation led to disorderly conduct charges, the car was later found missing, and O'Doyle faced trial for allegedly failing to stay pleasant during the encounter.
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Cleveland
Ohie
Ichael O'Boyly
Treuhe
O'Doyle
Preah
O'Hoyle
Hin
Grave Ireland situation grows amid conscription resistance
London reports a grave crisis in Ireland as nationalists unite to resist conscription. The Roman Catholic hierarchy backs Sinn Fein, which has allied with Germany, testing Lloyd George's diplomacy to avert a broader conflict.
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Heirarchy
Sinn
London
Ireland
Seledom
Britain
House denounces Creel as disrespectful in report
Washington April 20. The House refused to accept the Burleson special report on printed matter sent to American soldiers by the committee on public information after it contained statements by George Creel chair of the committee that a House investigation committee called impertinent and disrespectful.
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Washington
House
Burleson
Committee On Public Information
Liveafier
Georey Creel
Wood Named Acting Quartermaster General
Washington April 20 Lieutenant Colonel Robert B Wood, recently nominated brigadier general, is slated for appointment as acting Quartermaster General of the Army, relieving Major General Goethals of the detailed duties of that high office.
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Wasiliinton
Robert B. Wood
Goethals
War Trade Board Issues Enemy Trade List
The War Trade Board released a review set listing five thousand enemy firms and their neutral country affiliates. U S dealers will be expected to remove these firms from their trading lists.
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WAR Trade Board
Enemy Trade List
Washington
Europe
United States
Fight Planned at Camp Grant as July Fourth Bout Hopes Rise
Rockford M April 19 General Charles H Martin endorses a boxing bout between Willard and Putton at Camp Grant if St Paul Minneapolis venue falls through The plan calls for an open air arena to seat 30000 spectators with standing room for soldiers to foster fighting spirit in the national army.
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Rockford
Charles H. Martin
Camp Grant
Wilard
Putton
Cantonment
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Martin
National Army
Wiphis
Spiller Couple Celebrate 65th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. William Spiller of Marion Hl marked their sixty fifth wedding anniversary. They were joined by nine children and forty three members of two generations. Mr. Spiller is eighty five, and his wife is eighty nine.
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Marion, Hl
William 4. Spiller
Former mayor revealed as local Red Cross knitter in mystery case
Collinsville Michigan April 20 The local Red Cross chapter identifies the mysterious man Knitter as Hets i G Kareder a former mayor of the city His name was published after he completed his first sweat reveal described as a performance in knitting duties for the chapter.
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Collinsville
American Red Cross
Hetsi G. Kareder
Card of Thanks from the Hay families
The Hay families express gratitude to many kind friends for assistance during their recent sorrow and the departure of their loved one. Mrs. Alex Hay and Family, Mit, and Mrs. J. S. Hay thank those who offered loving support.
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Alex Hay
Mit
J. S. Hay
Eoufor
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Flanders
Festubert
Phandders
Robeeq
Liberty Loan
Vladivostok
U. S
Foreign Port
Oscar J. Streeter
Pioneer
Kentucky Mills
Alabama
OCHS
Daily
Huns
Tine
Baker
Wilson
Lord Reading
Brita
William C. Potter
Henry Ford
Charles M. Schwabbis
Mont Jidier
Rast
Taiwe
Getterit Boeh
Fatty A
UNT Picture CO
Mike
Hunt's Gandy Shop
Creel
Wood
Willard
Camp Grant Rockford, Ill
Delmonty
Colgate
Sunset Grocery Company
Fifth Street
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