Japan to Rival U S in Pacific War Says Diplomats
In a Washington study of world wars, diplomats broadly predict a forthcoming clash with Japan as the United States profits from the current conflict. They argue Japan’s wealth, factories, and naval bases grow rapidly, enabling it to challenge U S dominance in the Pacific and threaten commercial supremacy, with the political stance already prepared and money flowing in from allied credits.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Japan
Europe
Pacific
Aho
Pacifice
Great Britain
Germany
England
Russia
Promotion Proposed for Fighting Colonel Dodd in Mexico
Washington April 7 A bill to authorize the president to promote Col George A Dodd who lately commanded American troops in Mexico in a clash against Villa forces to brigadier general was introduced today by Representative Kiess of Pennsylvania. The colonel will retire next July.
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Col
George A Dodd
Mexico
Villa
Representative Kiess
Pennsylvania
Reichstag Approves Submarine War Resolution
Amsterdam reports the German reichstag adopted the committee revolution on submarine war and supported the Imperial chancellor and the office, marking a wartime policy approval. The session occurred as European tensions rose, signaling a united stance on submarine actions.
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Amsterdam
London
Reichstag
Unified law proposal urged from Los Angeles letter
A letter from Los Angeles proposes a plan to unify the laws of every commonwealth in the union, sent today to the governor of each state by the Bonn of the Revolution of California. University of California trustees vote to prohibit fraternities from building houses costing more than $25,000 in the future.
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Cal
California
University of California
Seek Investigation Of Big Power Lobby
Warner April. Investigation of lobbying activities of the Agents of the Du Pont powder companies and their affiliates aimed at a nitrate plant at the Muscle Shoals site on the Tennessee river. Rep Madden proposes a judiciary committee inquiry to hear witnesses and report to Congress citing improper methods used against a House army bill and naming Charles H. Landis and Hugh L. Cooper as company representatives. A large Washington lobby is said to be pressing for the Muscle Shoals project.
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du Pont Powder Companies
American Cyanide Company
Alabama Powder Company
Muscle Shonia Aite
Tennessee River
Madden
Illinois
Judiciary Committee
Congress
du Pont Company
Charles IH. Landis
Hugh L. Cooper
Washington
Muercle Shonts
Senate votes to retain federal volunteer section in army bill
Washington April senators vote 36 to 34 to keep the federal volunteer provision amid a four day debate. Democrats and some Republicans split as chambers weigh the measure amid lobbying by guard groups. The narrow margin casts doubt on final inclusion in the conference committee’s draft.
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Senate
Lee
Conference Committee
Garrison
Woman Spy Gabrielle Petit Executed by Germans
Amsterdam reports, via London, that Gabrielle Petit of Molennbeek Belgium was executed after a court martial on treason charges. Echo Belge says she ran an information bureau aiding Germany’s enemies. Also cited: Louise Debettenigies of Lille sentenced to death, commuted to life in prison. Marie Houtte sentenced to 15 years.
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London
Echo Belge
Gabrielle Petit
Molenbeek
Belgium
Germany
Louise Debettenigies
Lille
Marie Houtte
Lloyds Reports French Vessel Sunk Torpedoed
London April 7 Lloyds announces the French sailing vessel 81 Hubert was torpedoed and may become derelict. Her crew were rescued.
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Lloyds
Hubert
Railroad Yard Hands on Strike Spreads Threats
New York April 7 striking yard workers of the New York Central railroad threatened to spread the walk to other cities unless their union is recognized and wages increased. The action potentially involves from 5000 to 12000 men across locations.
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New York
New York Central Railroad
Defense of the Pacific detailed in wartime reports
Washington April 7 detailed reports on California land and sea defenses and Pacific naval strength were presented to Congress by the War and Navy Departments. The navy summary lists 47 ships in active fleet and 31 in reserve with troop numbers and dispositions noted, though some details are garbled in transmission.
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California
Pacific
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Pacan
Alkem
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Must Keep Sober to Compete With World
New York April 8 Americans must shun alcohol to compete with other nations after the war Yale professor of public health Dc E A Winslow told the university academy of medicine in New York He warned alcohol lowers efficiency and compared Europe nations being reborn to a need for heightened discipline He questioned the impact of after dinner opium pipes and drug advertising on public health and performance Francia Benedict of the Carnegie Boston Nutrition Laboratory spoke as well
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E. A. Winslow
Yale University
University Academy of Medicine
Francia Benedict
Boston Nutrition Laboratory
Carnegie Institute
Europe
Winslow
German Advances Are Hurled Back in Verdun Area
French war office announced German forces penetrated a French trench between Bethincourt and Chattin court in Verdun west of the Meuse. A French counterattack drove them back a pass and recaptured most positions. Berlin reports claim Haucourt’s fortifications fell, aiding the German push, while Canadian troops reportedly lost Mine crater positions south of St. Jean, near Ypres, to British forces.
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Sayville
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German Patrol Ambush on Macedonian Front Seizes Prisoners
Paria April 7 report: A German patrol on the Macedonian front fell into an ambush on April 6 and several officers and men were taken prisoner. The clash highlights ongoing tensions on the frontier as forces contest positions and retreat lines.
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Paria
Baloniki
Plot to assassinate European rulers uncovered in Chicago
Chicago authorities report a supposed international anarchist plot to kill European rulers led by the czar and William II. The discovery ties to the Mundelein banquet poisoning case with anarchists in several cities. A written statement from an informant details headquarters in downtown Chicago and branches elsewhere.
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Europe
Maclay Hoyne
Cook County
Jean Crones
Guesta
Mundelein
Lst
William
America
Hoyne
Dutch Press Report Sparks Anglo Dutch Tension
The British government asks the Dutch to call the Avand Post to account for a false report of a British ultimatum to Holland. Handelsblad says the Avand Post story was inspired by the German consulate in Amsterdam, which denies involvement saying it heard it from The league. London notes a shift as Dutch railway officers receive leave from the military transportation staff.
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Fire destroys four story building in St Louis loss $140000
A morning blaze in St Louis Missouri damaged the four story building housing EK Kreund & Sons Shoe and Clothing Co. The fire origin is undetermined and losses are put at about $140000. Two men were seriously injured by a falling wall.
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Deaiower
EK. Kreund & Sons’ Shoe & Clothing Company
Senator Harding Named Temporary Republican Chairman
Washington April 7. Selection of Senator Harding of Ohio as temporary chairman of the Republican convention drew protests from many progressive Republicans in Congress. Harding is closely tied to the old guard and has been bitterly anti Roosevelt, with editorials against Roosevelt in 1912. His selection seen as a slap at Roosevelt.
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PD. C
Harding
Ohio
Congress
Lawn
Harding Harding
Old Guard
Roosevelt
Harding Named Temporary Chair Of Republican Convention
Senator Warren G. Harding of Ohio selected temporary chairman by unanimous vote of the arrangements subcommittee. Lafayette B. Gleason, New York, secretary. William F. Stone, Baltimore, sergeant at arms. George L. Hart, Roanoke, official reporter. Committee members praised unity and expected an open convention to name the best candidate.
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Warren G. Harding
Ohio
Lafayette B. Gleason
New York
William F. Stone
Baltimore
George L. Hart
Roanoke
Hilles
Theodore Roosevelt
Ralph E. Williams
Oregon
Roosevelt
United Party
Philippine bill put up to House
The Insular committee recommended to the House passage of the Philippine independence bill as Senate passed, with the Chirke amendment to withdraw sovereignty within four years and authorize steps toward a free government. The report flags defense costs and the Philippines as a strategic risk in any national defense plan. A minority report is promised later.
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House
Insular Committee
Senate
Chirke
Europe
Asia
Jones
United States
Philippines
Germany Faces Coffee Shortage Amid Regulation Move
Berlin April 7 The government appropriates coffee tea and chicory and forms a commission to regulate distribution. Regulation targets individuals with 10 kilograms of unroasted coffee or tea. government says coffee supply lasts about six weeks, army needs covered four weeks, and tea enough for about a year.
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Berlin
De Facto Troops Press Villa After Skirmish Near Cieneguilla
Reports from Chihuahua and San Antonio detail Carranza forces engaging Villa’s band at Cieneguilla with 19 killed and two captured, while American cavalry advances reach areas near Latevo and Satevo. Brown’s column at Cusichuirachic supplies exhausted, aiding pursuit toward Villa with new provisions expected from mining firms. Authorities deny any recall of US forces, maintaining orders to press Villa.
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Latero
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Winter wheat forecasted at 495 million bushels for next harvest
Washington reports the Agriculture Department estimates total winter wheat production at 495 million bushels based on April 1 crop conditions and assumed acreage. The forecast reflects poor seed beds from a wet cold fall and Hessian fly activity, with severe damage in the southern Belt and late season effects across Ohio Indiana Illinois and Missouri.
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Department of Agriculture
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Indiana
Illineis
Missouri
Proble- Norge
Balloon escapes mooring and drifts toward Alabama coast
Pensacola reports a large observation balloon broke from its moorings at the naval aviation station. Driven by wind, it rose and drifted northeast toward the Alabama line with no crew aboard. Navy officers issued lookout notices as pursuit by aircraft could occur if weather allows.
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Argyl
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Naval Aviation Station
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Italians Defeated by Austrian Forces in Monte Cristabel Fight
Berlin dispatch reports Austrian troops captured territory north of Monte Cristabel and took more than 100 prisoners and two machine guns. Vienna headquarters statement relayed today via wireless to Bayville confirms the advance and setbacks in the front.
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Roosevelt Seeks Preparedness Platform for 1916 Nomination
Oyster Bay note outlines conditions for nomination, urging “America First” stance. He rejects pacifism as fear, insists on strong defense, loyalty to United States, and readiness to defend Americans and allies, warning against any split loyalties and urging convention support if it serves national interest.
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N. Y
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
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Wilsoniam
Pusayfoot
Mexico
Republican Party
America
Uncle Sam
Sam
Cummins Denies Plan To Throw Delegates For Roosevelt
Washington April 7 Rumors spread that Governor Brumbaugh might withdraw as a presidential candidate. Cummins supporters fear losing Pennsylvania delegates if he quits while Knox and Penrose reportedly back Roosevelt. Rumors also claim Cummins will back Roosevelt or retire, but his allies call the reports baseless and suggest Cummins remains a key factor in the race.
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Washington, D. C
Brumbaugh
Cummins
Pennsylvania
Knox
Penrose
Roosevelt
Benator Jummina
Chicago
Hughes
Benator Cummins
Cummina
Proposes Aeroplane Factory for Army in Washington
Representative Hull introduced a bill to build a permanent aeroplane factory at the arsenal in the capital area with a $700,000 appropriation. General Scriven, head of the signal corps, supported the measure, and General Croater, head of ordnance, approved it.
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Washington, D. C
Hull
Ack Imand
Arsenal
General Scriven
Signal Corps
Seizure of Three Herring Laden Steamers
Swedish authorities report that three steamers laden with herrings bound for Germany have been seized by British warships. Cargo value estimated at 1,000,000 crowns amid rising wartime tensions. Details remain unclear due to damaged source text.
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Bera An Olof
Germany
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