President Wilson Accepts Germany Challenge in Speech
President Wilson pledges America's full strength to defeat German autocracy and fight until Germany's plans are wiped from the earth. He voices readiness for a just peace if proposed sincerely and praises the nation as it celebrates Liberty Day and the Third Liberty Loan drive amid large demonstrations.
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Roumania
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Turkey
Missing British Aviator Rhys-Davids Faces War Turmoil
Second Lieutenant A. P. F. Rhys-Davids of the Royal Flying Corps is reported missing after crossing German lines on numerous patrols. The portrait by William Orpen accompanies his wartime record highlighting 56 patrols and 22 enemy aircraft, including pilots Schafer and Voss, amid a critique of Germany’s asserted aims and a call for American resolve.
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Americans Repel German Raids Near Tour in Fierce Counterattack
On the front northwest of Tour, April 7, American infantrymen repelled two German raids. In the second attack they advanced from their trench and chased the enemy from the first line into the support trenches, restoring the line.
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Tour
Heavy artillery bombardment marks day on Western front
Across the British line in France artillery fire dominated the night and morning on April 8 north of the Scarpe and south of the Somme. No infantry actions were reported though German guns began heavy bombardments signaling a potential attack.
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Paris
Oise
Chicago Leads Third Liberty Loan Drive With Early Subscriptions
New York reports 102000000 on first day for the third Liberty loan while Chicago reaches about 18000000, one seventh of its quota. Two hundred towns, mainly small ones, filled their shares and several counties reported quotas met. A patriotic demonstration in Chicago spurred fast buying as officials predicted the city could top its target within a week.
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Third Liberty Loan
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Liberty Loan
Subscriptions Hit Nearly 18 Million in Chicago Day One
Equaled in Chicago the first day’s subscriptions leaped to nearly 18 million, about one seventh of the city quota. Subscriptions were expected to continue flowing in early and into midnight.
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Chicago
Goodwin Seeks Absolute Divorce in New York
Mrs. Nat C. Goodwin the fifth, formerly Miss Margaret Moreland, has filed for absolute divorce. Mr. Goodwin denied service of papers and said he last saw his wife two nights ago they dined amicably. He hopes an amicable agreement may be reached.
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Nat C. Goodwin
Margaret Moreland
Vorwaerts Editor Kurt Eisner Dies in Munich Prison
London April 8 report via Copenhagen says Kurt Eisner former editor of the Vorwaerts in Berlin died by his own hand in Munich prison. Eisner had been arrested on a treason charge.
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French Win on Oise Front in World War I Action
British and French forces repelled German attacks along the Oise front including Chauny and Barisis. British counter-attacks recaptured positions west of the Ancre and north of Albert, with prisoners taken and machine guns secured. Reims faced heavy bombardment as the fighting continued. Evansville honors the slain soldier James Pethel Gresham with the cornerstone ceremony for a memorial home.
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France
Russia orders war on Japan at Vladivostok landing
Moscow reports a prearranged assault by entente forces at Vladivostok after the murder of a Japanese soldier. The Vladivostok council condemned Japanese actions and urged resistance, while allied announcements blamed Japan and urged a unified response by Britain and the United States.
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Soukhanoff
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Yankees Halt Raid in France With Heavy German Losses
American guns and machine fire repelled a German raid north west of Toul leaving two enemy prisoners. The attack failed as no American was captured and counter-barrage drove attackers back from their positions. American infantry, emerging from shelters, unleashed rapid fire on the retreating Germans.
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