German Crisis and Allied Offensive Report from 1918 Front
News from the Western Front shows German unrest with 10000 munition workers striking in Magdeburg and Berlin strikes threatening the Kaiser regime. Field Marshall von Hindenburg denounces the actions while General Nivelle drives at the Zeebrugge angle toward Rheims with heavy prisoner gains and three key German fortifications: Brimont plateau Fort De Malmaison and the upper Coucy forest. Haig prepares for a major new strike as Allied pressure intensifies near Arras.
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Magdeburg
Berlin
German Empire
Germany
Essen
Madgeburg
Krupp
Field Marshall von Hindenburg
Lens
Rheims
London
Paris
Neville
Brimont
Haig
Matin
Arras
Argentina demands full reparation for sinking ship Monte Protegide
The Argentine government sent a strong note to Germany demanding full satisfaction for the sinking of the Monte Protegide. It warns the Berlin government against evasion or delay and states Argentina will, if needed, follow the U S course and arm its ships against submarines.
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Bennos Aires
Germany
Berlin
Argentina
Ile
United States
British Deliver Tremendous Stroke Near Cambrai Capturing Gon Nelieu
General Haig reports British forces last night struck toward Cambrai and captured the village of Gonnelieu, moving closer to the German line between Cambrai and St Quentin after sharp fighting. French actions centered on Brimont plateau and grenade fighting east of Conray with gains near Rheims and in Champagne. Reconnaissance activities noted around Maisons de Champagne.
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Cambrai
Gonnelieu
St. Quentin
Haig
Brimont
Grenade
Conrey
Rheims
Turkey Breaks Off Relations With United States
Basel dispatch from Constantinople reports April 21 that Turkey informed the American embassy it has severed relations with the United States, following Austria's example. The move marks a diplomatic rupture amid regional and alliance tensions.
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Turkey
United States
Basel
Switzerland
Constantinople
Austria
City Water Off Tomorrow For repairs
City Manager Arthur Lyon announced the city water will be cut off tomorrow afternoon from to 5 oclock to allow repairs on the main from the pumping station. Power outages previously caused delays but the city expects continued current and urges residents to fill containers to limit inconvenience.
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Lyon
Arthur Lyon
Southern Power Company
Manufacturers Urged to Attend City Meeting
The city’s manufacturers and business men are urged to attend a 5 pm meeting at the Commercial Club to discuss national legislation affecting business. The industrial department called the event to ensure broad participation, with a preference that all manufacturers be present or represented.
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Commercial Club
Industrial Department
The
Bank Chartered in Raleigh Opens with $100000 Capital
The Bank of Gastonia was chartered today in Raleigh with a capital stock of $100000.
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Raleigh
Bank of Gastonia
Uniform Funds Grow for United Confederate Veterans Camp
At noon today citizens contributed $247.75 toward securing uniforms for the local camp of United Confederate Veterans to attend the June Washington reunion. Miss S Irvin Paylor leads the drive with help from United Daughters of the Confederacy volunteers. earlier totals added $80.25.
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United Confederate Veterans
Washington
S. Irvin Paylor
United Daughters of the Confederacy
W. F. Carr
J. Ed. Kirkman
Charles Hoertel
A. M. Rankin
John P. Hayworth
A. E F. Tate
Charles Amos
A. B. Horney
Horace Sisson
John Rochelle
Alvin Parker
Harry Hoffman
Will Snow
W. E. Herndon
Wescott Roberson
Homer Wheeler
H. W. Kronheimer
Premier Almeida resigns cabinet in Lisbon
Lisbon reports Premier Almeida submitted the entire cabinet's resignation to the president after parliament rejected the plan to establish a national economic council. The move follows an adverse note in the chamber of deputies regarding the proposal.
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Lisbon
Paris
Almeida
Chamber of Deputies
Relief Ship Sunk Near Amsterdam in April
The Belgian relief ship Kongsli was sunk by a mine or submarine off Amsterdam. One crew member is missing while the rest have been rescued.
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Amsterdam
Fair Weather Forecast For Week In Washington
Fair weather and normal temperatures predicted for the week beginning tomorrow in Washington. The outlook calls for generally pleasant conditions with no significant storms expected.
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Washington
Two Services Planned at St Mary's Church in High Point
Tomorrow at 8 p m Rev Samuel M Hanff of Wadesboro will preach his first High Point sermon as rector candidate at St Marys Episcopal Church Archdeacon William H Hardin will also speak at 11 00 a m and a rector call conference will follow attendance urged for all communicants and Episcopalians in the city area
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Samuel M. Hanff
Wadesboro
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
High Point
Hanif
North Carolina
St. Mary's Church
Hanff
St. Mary’s Church
Charlotte
William H. Hardin
Nineteen Men Leave for Army Post from Greensboro
Nineteen applicants for enlistment in the army left Greensboro today for Fort Screven Georgia and six were to depart from Raleigh today. More candidates awaiting examinations in the state will be sent out at once. Officials credit postmasters with securing many accepts and paying transport costs for at least one applicant.
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Raleigh
Greensboro
Fort Screven
Rosemary
Halifax
Lillington
Alleged Spy Held by Officers in New Bern
New Bern, April 21. J. M. Hall alias George Hall alias Frank T. Sargent, claiming to be from Port Richmond, Cal, is held in Craven county jail on suspicion of being a German spy and planning to blow up bridges linking Bridgetown with New Bern.
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New Bern
J. M. Hall
George Hall
Frank T. Sargent
Port Richmond
Cal
Craven County
Bridgetown
San Jacinto Day Celebration Closes San Antonio Carnival
San Antonio marks San Jacinto Day with spring carnival festivities celebrating Texas independence. The battle occurred 71 years ago near the Houston area, where General Sam Houston led a small frontier force to rout Santa Anna and capture him and many Mexican soldiers.
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San Antonio
Texas
San Jacinto
Houston
Santa Anna
Sam Houston
Santa Ana
Cotton futures start steady with modest early gains
Market opened steady with a slight decline to an initial advance of 1 point, then rose about 1 to 10 points from Friday's close. May to January futures listed with values around 19.5 to 18.3, showing a quiet, steady session as the market began.
New Cabinet Holds First Meeting in Madrid
The new cabinet in Madrid has held its first session and issued a note stating it will maintain strict neutrality toward all belligerents.
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Madrid
Paris
Senate Debates Selective Army Draft Bill
Debate on the administration army bill began in the Senate as supporters back a selective conscription plan. The House committee approved a volunteer trial before resorting to conscription, with a vote expected Monday. James Howe of St Louis warned that armed unorganized workers could threaten the government.
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Administration
Senate
James Howe
St. Louis
Hobo
Boy Scouts Plan City Gardening Drive For Food
At a South Main Street School meeting the Boy Scouts pledged gardens for food. Between 50 and 75 Scouts will tend plots donated by KE Mendenhall and W R Morrow to raise vegetables for soldiers. About 100 Scouts in the city are involved, each providing food, and residents with vacant lots are urged to contact Scout Master W M Marr to assign land.
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Boy Scouts
South Main Street
KE. Mendenhall
W. R. Morrow
W. M. Marr
Wheat futures swing on rumors and unsettled market
Chicago April 21 bid and offer activity showed sharp breaks in wheat amid unconfirmed rumors of revolutionary outbreaks in Hungary and instability in Bulgaria. Opening prices ranged lower then rose to modest gains before slipping again with September futures dipping to 1.72.
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Chicago
Hungary
Bulgaria
Jubilee Masses and Parade for Bishop McDonnell
Catholics in the Brooklyn diocese completed elaborate preparations for the silver jubilee of Bishop Charles E. McDonnell. A grand parade of Catholic societies will follow special church services held in all parishes of the diocese.
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New York
Brooklyn
Charles E. McDonnell
City Election Preview Shows Multiple Races On Tap
Four mayoral candidates vie in the first and second wards as the May 8 municipal election approaches. Registration nears 1,800 with 541 in the fourth ward, while poll tax receipts may influence the May 8 vote. Arthur Lyon confirms exact candidacies and ward splits.
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W. P. Ragan
C. S. Tomlinson
R. O. Lindsay
J. L. Sechrest
Second Ward
Arthur Lyon
J. T. Burrus
John W. Hedrick
Charles F. Long
Louis E. Ryan
C. V. Cummings
George A. Kersey
C. Arthur Kirkman
C. C. Muse
W. E. Snow
D. T. Andrews
C. B. Embler
W. J. McAnally
D. A. Stanton
West
Balfour and Party Arrive in United States
The state department announced the safe landing in the United States of British Foreign Minister Arthur Balfour and his accompanying party on April 21. The note confirmed their arrival and voyage details as provided to Washington officials.
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Washington
Balfour
State Department
Department of State
Mr. Balfour
Small child of W T Abbott burned to death
Lena Abbott three years old daughter of Mr and Mrs W T Abbott died at home in Climax Danville Virginia after playing near an open grate her clothing caught fire and grandmother Mrs Allen was badly burned in tearing burning clothing away from the child The tragedy occurred Monday and was reported today
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Danville
Lena Abbott
W. T. Abbott
Climax
Allen
Spring Cleaning Week Afoot Across Iowa
Des Moines reports spring cleaning week begins tomorrow with the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs coordinating work. Boy Scouts and girls' organizations will aid with inspection and assistance as districts plan thorough campaigns in both cities and the countryside.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs
Boy Scouts
Girls
Australian pugilist Darcy seeks enlistment to fight in June and July
Memphis April 21. Les Darcy an Australian boxer barred by American authorities as a slacker agreed to enlist under the American colors if permitted to take part in several scheduled fights for June and July.
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Memphis
Les Darcy
Governor Bickett Urges Planting All Uncultivated Land
Governor Bickett issued a directive to county commission chairmen urging immediate planting of all uncultivated farms to food crops. He proposed using county convicts from road work on farms where feasible and, if needed, hiring additional laborers with county funds. He cited attorney general guidance that expenditures are lawful for this effort.
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Raleigh
Bickett
Board of
Merchants Association Adopts By Laws At Friday Meeting
Merchants association members gathered at Peoples House Furnishing store last night to discuss proposed by laws and constitution. Adopted by laws and constitution. decision on an all time vs paid secretary deferred. Finance committee to pro rate dues and report next Thursday at 8 PM likely at the Peoples House Furnishing company.
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Merchants’ Association
Peoples House Furnishing Company
Anniversary of Ypres Battle Observed Across Canada
Toronto April 21 observances mark the anniversary of the great Ypres battle with church parades and services under the European War Veterans association of Canada. Canadian soldiers played a prominent role in the battle and the Dominion observes the day as a national memorial.
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Toronto
Ont
Ypres
Dominion
European War Veterans Association of Canada
Navy Chaplain Weds in New York Ceremony
Elizabeth Davies Coxe daughter of Mr and Mrs Magrane Coxe married Chaplain Truman Post Riddle U S N stationed on board the Pennsylvania flagship of the Atlantic fleet. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home on West Fifty ninth street.
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New York
St. George's Church
Elizabeth Davies Coxe
Magrane Coxe
Truman Post Riddle
Pennsylvania
West Fifty-ninth Street
Statue of Wilson Planned by Deauville Citizens
In Deauville France on April 21 a citizens committee was formed by the mayor to oversee the erection of a statue honoring President Wilson. The action reflects local support and official backing for a commemorative monument.
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Deauville
France
Wilson
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