Entente Forces Threatened in Archangel Front by Bolshevik Assaults
London reports grave danger for Allied and American troops in the Archangel region as bolshevik forces attack along the front south of Archangel. Units from the United States, Britain, France and Russia hold lines despite repeated assaults and harsh winter conditions.
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Michigan
Wisconsin
Odozerskaia
Bolshoia Ozera
Odorzerskaia
Seletzkoe
Baker faults Chamberlain in Natchez court-martial clash
Secretary Baker condemned what he called an intemperate speech by Senator Chamberlain during remarks at Natchez Mississippi on the Ansell Crowder court martial matter. He said in three years as secretary of war he recalled no helpful suggestion from Chamberlain and challenged the public to judge war department actions versus Chamberlain’s statements.
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Senator Chamberlain
Senate Military Committee
Natchez, Miss
Baker
War Department
Chamberlain
Hurly Bombs in Petrograd Amid Labor Disturbances
Washington reports from Petrograd describe labor unrest with Swedish dispatches noting sailors aiding workers to repel troops. A clash involving inland troops followed and men used hand grenades amid the disorder.
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Washington
Petrograd
State Department
Revolt in Abyssinia Puts Grandson of King Johannes II on the Throne
Adis Ababa April 4. A grandson of King Johannes II, who died in 1889, seized authority and proclaimed himself king as Theodore. The government answered with a punitive expedition to quell the rebellion.
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Theodore
Adis Abara
Abyssinia
Army Moves on Reds in German Cities
Report from Coblenz says German troops move toward Frankfort to quell Spartacan unrest. In Frankfort a mob of over 10,000 seized a warehouse and food, sparking street fighting after authorities tried to regain control. Cities like Stuttgart see clashes as crowds patrol streets and troops quell disorders.
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FREEDOW FAVORED EDR PHILIPPINES TROOPS ENTER MEXICO
Marfa Texas April 4 Following a raid across the Rio Grande by Mexican bandits during a hailstorm Troop K Eighth Cavalry under Captain Matlack overtook and killed five bandits recovered horses and cattle stolen and returned to the American side The bandits crossed into Mexico between Ruidosa and Candeleria and drove their plunder back under darkness and storm Troop K chased one band while Troop B pursued the other All troops returned safely to the American side
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George T. Langhorne
Ruidoda
Candelaria
106 Flyers Killed in Texas During Wartime Training
Records show at Fort Worth air fields that flying paused and all soldiers discharged. From November 7, 1917, to April 1, 1919, 106 men were killed. The British Royal Flying Corps trained here, with 50 fatalities among students, officers, and mechanics. Since American control began, 56 more have died, including Capt. Vernon Castle and Lieut. Peyton March Jr., son of the U.S. chief of staff.
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Royal Flying Corps
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Staf
Russia seeks allied aid for restoration and reparations
Washington April 4 prompt and concerted aid from the allies in restoring order and in financial and economic reconstruction, and at least partial reparation from Germany, are outlined as Russia’s chief needs in a statement prepared by the financial commission of the Russian representation at the peace conference. The declaration, one of several under the general mission headed by Prince Lvov, was made public by the Persian embassy.
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Washington
Germany
Russia
Financial Commission
Prince Lvoff
Secretary Baker Voices Mind of the President on Philippine Independence
Secretary of War Newton D Baker tells a Philippine legislative delegation that the President agrees the time has come to grant complete independence for the Philippine Islands. The remarks reflect a stance that anticipates self rule for the islands.
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President Wilson Holds Council Despite Cold
Paris April 4 The president remained in his room with a cold but the council of four met as scheduled at the Paris White House.
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Paris
Wilson
Italian transport Umbria sunk by mine near Tri Poli
Paris April 4 The Italian transport Umbria carrying over 2000 officers and men bound from Venice to Tripoli struck a mine and sank Several were killed and hundreds were rescued or fed in the aftermath
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Paris
Umbria
Poli
London Celebrates Second Anniversary of Wilson War Speech
London marks the second anniversary of President Wilson's entry into the war with red, white and blue displays. Churches clubs and institutions held thanksgiving services across Britain. Westminster Abbey hosted a memorial service with the dean preaching as American forces detachments and embassy delegations attended.
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Wilson
America
British Isles
Westminster Abbey
Westminster
Union
ANZACS Bring 300 Brides Home From Europe
Newport News April 4 News reports nearly 1,000 New Zealand troops aboard the Remuera bound for home via the Panama Canal have reached port for coal. The ship is expected to sail again before week’s end. About 800 wives of soldiers, married in Europe, will return to New Zealand to settle there. Most soldiers had spent three to four years in Europe.
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New Zealand
France
Panama Canal
Remuera
Europe
American Captain Decorated by King George at Buckingham Palace
London April 4 Captain W. E. McGinley of the American expeditionary force, a medical corps member, received the Military Cross from King George at Buckingham Palace.
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London
W. E. Mc. Ginley
American Expeditionary Force
King George
Buckingham Palace
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Germans resist Bolshevik assault in East Prussia
Berlin dispatch reports German troops holding lines as a Bolshevik offensive presses in East Prussia. In Madrid, Queen Victoria underwent a minor operation with official notes indicating a successful outcome.
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Berlin
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Queen Victoria
Madrid
Yanks Sent to Russia Reported by British Forces
London reports growing anxiety among British military authorities over the Murmansk region. British reinforcements will follow the American troops en route to North Russia as allied forces repel both right and left flank positions at Odozerskaia on Tuesday.
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Murmansk
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Archangel
Odozerskaia
Bavarian government Eyes Alliance to Secure Russian Grain
Berlin reports on April 4 that the Bavarian government begun talks toward an alliance with Russia. The Bavarian Volks Zeitung notes shortages of food from the Entente and insufficient assurances, while grain availability from Russia appears assured for Bavarian needs.
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Russia
Munich
Bavarian
Volks Zeitung
Entente
Senate critic says Japan’s race equality bid rests on pride
Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska, retiring head of the foreign relations committee, commented on Baron Makino’s statement for a world racial equality policy. He argued the Japanese seek equality in international matters while supporting domestic race discrimination. He noted Japan’s status as a permanent country in the League of Nations and urged reciprocity, while saying domestic rules on immigration and marriage are not international concerns.
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Baron Makino
Japanese Peace Commission
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Nebraska
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Fierce Fight at Sensburg in March of Turbulence
Copenhagen reports several hours of fighting with machine guns and grenades between government troops and disorderly elements in Sensburg, 66 miles southeast of Koenigsberg. Officers were attacked and threatened with death, many wounded, and a state of siege was proclaimed. Separately, workers at Thyssen metal works in Mulheim an Ruhr have gone on strike.
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Berlin
Lokal Anzeiger
Koenighberg
Sensburg
Koenigsberg
Mulheiman-Ruhr
Thyssen
Darnell in Custody Again The Marrying Parson Arrested
Rockford Illinois April 4 Reverend James Morrison Darnell widely known as The Marrying Parson is back in custody. The arrest followed information from Owatonna Minnesota that he was under indictment for felony there.
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James Morrison Darnell
Owatonna
Minn
New South African Strike Reignites City Turmoil
Johannesburg reports renewed strikes and agitation after prior suppression. On April 4 strikers seized the municipal plant, signaling a flare in labour unrest across the city and drawing attention from local authorities and workers groups.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
Budapest Enters Red Rule as Churches Become Theaters
Budapest reports rapid bolshevik actions with nationalization of mansions and a red army forming from repatriated Russian POWs. Officials enjoy favors, prices fixed, jewelry seized, and censorship tightens as Bela Kun denies communization rumors while 19 of 24 government members are Jews.
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Peace Parley Near Split
Paris April 4 President Wilson to define America’s stand on the peace conference in coming days. Acceptance by other powers could lead to a possible treaty of peace, while rejection may threaten the conference’s dissolution.
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