Heavy fighting persists at Neuve Eglise and Merville front
British and German forces clash in Flanders with Haig reporting heavy losses for the enemy. Seven German attacks in the Merville sector are repulsed while British forces regain and hold ground near Neuve Eglise and Bailleul. Prisoners and machine guns captured in operations east of Robecq.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flanders
Haig
Wir
Hangard
London
Bailleul
Wulverghem
Field Marshal Haig
Merville
Neuve Eglise
Lys
Givenchy
Robecq
Bassee-Estaires
Somme
Judge Robert Worth Bingham to receive $5 million from Flagler estate
A photograph shows Louisville judge Robert Worth Bingham set to inherit 5 million dollars from the Henry M. Flagler estate under an agreement with other heirs. After Mrs. Bingham's death disputes led to exhumation, but all family differences are now resolved. The bulk of the fortune goes to Mrs. Lawrence Lewis, a niece of the late Mrs. Bingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Worth Bingham
Louisville
Henry M. Flagler
Bingham
German Forces Seize Bailleul Amid Large-Scale Actions
German troops captured Bailleul as British forces retreated to prepared positions to the north. Fresh attacks pressed near Wyschaette while counterattacks southwest of Vieux Berquin failed for the enemy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bailleul
Wyschaette
Vieux Berquin
British fleet sinks ten German trawlers in the Categat
London reports the British fleet in the Categat has sunk ten German trawlers. The crews were saved. The action reflects ongoing naval pressure in the region and highlights salvage and rescue operations following the sinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Categat
London
French and German War Reports From Hangard and Somme Fronts
Paris reports a local French operation in Hangard sector with ten prisoners taken and 150 prisoners overall since April 12. Other raids near Montdidier Noyon Champagne and Mont Tetu yielded prisoners. a German effort near Chemin-des-Dames failed. Berlin notes hand to hand fighting on Lys, cleared English nests, successful counterattacks, and ongoing artillery duels with rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Hangard
Montdidier
Noyon
Champagne
Mont Tetu
Chemin-des-Dames
Corbeny
Berlin
Lys
Neuve Eglise
Bailleul
Mervrns
Bethune
Somme
Lys-Wulverghem
Wulverghem
Alexander May Choose Navy Over Draft Legion
Grover Cleveland Alexander of the Cubs may enlist as a Jacky if he gains permission from his district board after visiting the Great Lakes training station. The Nebraska draft announces eight men from Howard county for May 1 to 10, ensuring Alexander’s early call despite possible April quota changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Grover Cleveland Alexander
Weeghman
Cubs
Great Lakes
Lincoln
Neb
Howard County
Nebraska
Grover Cleveland
Alexander
German battleship Rheinland grounded near Lagskar island
Reports from Copenhagen and the Swedish Social Demokraten say the German battleship Rheinland grounded near Lagskar island. Another source claims the Rhineland struck a mine and sank, listing her as a 14,000 ton vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Swedish
Social Demokraten
Rheinland
Lagskar Island
Rhineland
Activity in Montdidier Neighborhood Battles
Paris dispatch reports heavy artillery in the Montdidier area last night with French forces capturing several machine guns and prisoners. The combat noted intensified fighting as the region faced renewed hostilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Montdidier
Germans Claim Take American Positions By Storm
Amsterdam dispatch says on Sunday night the main American position east and southeast of Maigey along the Meuse, north of St Mihiel, was taken by storm. The report cites a Wolf Bureau Berlin dispatch detailing the breakthrough and the German advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Wolf Bureau
Berlin
Maigey
Meuse River
St. Mihiel
Lorraine Fight With French Army In Lorraine April 16
American troops fought in stiff combat near Brulewood in Apremont forest. 500 German troops attacked first line trenches, French and American forces countered, taking prisoners. Germans later tried feints and gas cries, but Americans held their positions with light casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Brulewood
Germany
U. S
Bread cry drums up German hunger in western drive
London reports Baron Rhondda, food controller, saying victory now means bread for Germany. He states the cry give us bread haunts Hindenburg and drives German efforts as U boat and Russian grain failures fail to starve Britain. He praises British unity, rationing, and U.S. aid shaping a united response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hindenburg
London
Germany
Baron Rhondda
West
Paris
Hhuttle
Coventry
Lord Rhondda
United States
America
Turning Point Seen In West Front Battle Says War Office
Washington reports the war department views a turning point in the west front battle for the week ending April 18. German forces failed to secure decisive victory and must soon resume old tactics, aiming at limited aims while fighting a battle of annihilation against the British armies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
West Front
War Department
Unem
Emer
Czernin Resigns As Foreign Minister Amid Forged Letter Claim
Vienna dispatch reports Count Czernin resigned after learning a letter to Paris about opening peace talks was forged. Emperor Charles accepted resignation but kept Czernin temporarily for Roumania peace talks. Prague and Washington show deep interest as Austro-Hungarian policy discussions loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Count Czernin
Vienna
Charles
Prince Sixtus
France
Austin
Lokal Anzeiger
Berlin
Washington
Count Czoernin
Czernin
Yankees Win Opening Game Over Washington in 6 to 3 Win
The revitalized Yankees defeated the Washington Nationals 6 to 3 in the opening game as batters Baker and others sparked two runs in the first and third. Washington rallied for three in the fourth before Mogridge was relieved by Russell. Johnson and Ainsmith faced the Yankees after muffed starts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Yankees
Walter Johnson
Nationals
Baker
Mogridge
Russell
Wild
Wilson
Brownlow
New York
Mogridge-Hannah
Johnson-Ainsmith
Boston
Red Sox
Athletics
Babe Ruth
Barrows Brigade
Myers
Also Mentioned on This Page
Robecqg
Clarence River
Lawe
Clarence Rivers
Flagler
Hood
Bucquoey
NAVY
Cub Twirler
Great Lakes Station
Lorraine
Harry Wheeler
U. S. Commerce Association
SeDeoe
Harry A. Wheeler
Chamber of Commerce of
Ilinois
Chamber of Commerce
Authority
Washington War Office
Alsace
Capitol
Senators
Philadelphia
Myers-McAvoy
Ruth-Agnew
Rome
Italy
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!