System of Coastal Forts with Huge Mobile Guns Proposed
Washington April 7 The third great movement of national preparedness was presented in the largest fortification bill to date. It calls for about 100 million dollars to modernize coast defenses and supply reserve ammunition. The plan includes 16 inch direct fire rifles for New York Boston San Francisco and other cities and 12 inch rifles with over 30 000 yard range. The bill provides for 16 inch mortar batteries 16 inch mobile howitzers and 14 inch guns on cars to defend unfortified points. The committee approved the War Department plan and estimates total 362 305 123 plus authorizations and a grand total of 606 050 657 including Panama defenses. The four year program totals 62 644 657 for continental coast defense and reserve material with reserve ammunition pushed to six and a half million dollars. Fourteen 16 inch guns will be placed at Cape Henry and Rockaway Beach among other sites. long range 12 inch guns to New York Breten and Portland or San Francisco.
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Washington
York
Boston
San Francisco
War Department
Garrison
Panama Canal
Cape Henry
Rockaway Beach
N. Y
Ban Feds
Cal
British Victors Over Ture Force Reported in Mesopotamia
London reports Felahie in Mesopotamia has fallen to British forces led by General Townsend. Turkish counterattacks repulsed, and Umm-el-Henna on the Tigris captured, aiding relief for Townshend at Kut-el-Amara. Russians advance toward Baghdad as plans unfold in Mesopotamia.
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London
Feliale
Mesopotamia
Felahie
Kut-el-Amara
Townsend
Umm-el-Henna
Tigris
Kut-el- Amara
Lake
Townshend
Britiet Isles
Petrocrad
Bagdad
Kut-el-Amari
Caucansus
Erzerum
Persia
Bitlis
Mush
Honikin Pass
Milk Strike Spreads To St Louis Distributors
St Louis suppliers refused to meet a 10 cent rise to 1.40 per 100 pounds, marking a forceful spread of the milk producers strike from southern Illinois as of April 6.
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ST. Louis
Frank J. Marshall Dies Noted U S Chess Champion
Frank J. Marshall of New York, once United States chess champion, is reported to have passed away. The fragmentary text notes his prominence and a faded record of his achievements.
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Frank J. Marshall
New York
United States
Ashington
Beatra
Packers Allegations of Profit Spark Borland Hearing
Washington April 7 representatives for packers and producers testified at the House judiciary sub committee hearing on the Borland resolution for a federal investigation into the packing industry. Armour & Co executive Arthur Meeker said his firm lost about 50600 last week. cattle raiser John Landergin claimed he had broken even in three years. Continental claims of profits were challenged as the industry faces debate over government stockyards control and competition among buyers.
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Washington, D. C
House Judiciary Subcommittee
Borland
Arthur Meeker
Armour & Co
United States
John Landergin
Armarillo
Tex
Edward L. Burke
Omaha
American National Live Stock Association
Landergin
Texas
Mr. Meeker
Mr. Landergin
Steele
Representative Steel
Charaes
Chicago Phckers
J. R. Brown
Livestock Paper
House
Mr Brown
Brown
Brow
Chicago
Ford Still Leading in Presidential Race
Detroit reports show Henry Ford expanding his lead over Senator William Alden Smith in Michigan's Republican presidential preference primary. With 13 counties reporting and 63 more to come, Ford has 64 374 votes to Smith 61 797, a majority of 8 037, and 12 counties have yet to report a precinct.
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Detroit
Mich
Henry Ford
United States
William Alden Smith
Ford
Smith
Michigan
Grand Rapids
Parisian Invents Device to Play Three Records
A Parisian inventor unveils a device designed to play three records from a single mechanism. The invention aims to boost sound volume and efficiency for early phonograph use, signaling a potential advance in home entertainment technology.
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Laneo
Flanders May Be Made Independent In German Peace Plans
Berlin reports Dr. Von Bethmann Hollweg hinted in a speech that Germany may withdraw from Belgium only with guarantees for its future, and that a “new Belgium” would acknowledge Flemish rights and a Netherlandish language and character. He stressed opportunities for Flemish inhabitants to develop under new arrangements.
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Berlin
Sayville
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Germany
United States
Belgium
German Submarine Sunk Seizure Reported by Allies
German submarine sunk today by a squadron of French and British warships. One vessel was captured. The report came from the ministry of marine on April 6. Copper consumption is about 1,000,000 tons annually, suggesting the visible supply could last over two decades.
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Paria
Ministry of Marine
Two Women Murdered and Big Sam Stolen in Beattle
Beattle Wash April The bodies of Mrs Corrine Wheeler 15 and Mrs Kate B Swift 53 were found in their home here early today by their nephew H B King All of both women has been crushed and $3000 supposed to have been hidden in the house was missing reported to the police The murder was considered by police to be the most shocking here in recent years
German assaults win more ground in Verdun region
Berlin reports German troops stabilized Haucourt on the Avocourt Bethincourt front northwest of Verdun and penetrated French defenses at Sancourt. French forces claimed gains at Avecourt redoubt and Bois Carre, taking prisoners, as the battle for the Verdun area intensified. British lines say mines near Hulluch were sprung and artillery raids near St Eloi and Ypres–St Julien continued with strong activity.
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London
Haucourt
Ayocourt-Bethincourt
Verdun
War Office
Paris
Avecourt
Meuse
Avoecourt-Bethincourt
Avocourt- Bethincourt
Saillette
Hancourt
Sancourt
le Bois Carre
Hulluch
Bols Grenier
St. Eloi
Ypres-St. Julien
Farmers clash with milk strike breakers in Chicago
Chicago amid milk producer strike, city receiving about one third of normal supply of 1.75 million quarts due to protests against high prices. Farmers and dairymen seek 1.55 per 100 pounds, up from 1.48. Pickets confront producers attempting to deliver at old price. deputies guard plants to prevent violence. some blockade runners buy milk to evade disruption.
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Chicago
Elgin
Tnole
Sherife
Milk Producers’ Association
Toronto Expands Industrial School With Large Investment
City records show Toronto allocated about 2,000,000 dollars to erect and equip a major industrial school. The project aims to create one of the largest facilities of its kind in North America, signaling a significant commitment to vocational education.
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Toronto
Dutch ministers silent on plans in parliament
Dispatches from The Hague report the second chamber opening failed to ease public unease over Holland’s military measures. The meeting was private, with no public access or press briefing, and the premier acknowledged actions deemed necessary but not in national interest to disclose.
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London
Hague
Holland
Romania Suspicious of Bulgarian Aims on Borders
A Bucharest dispatch notes disguised Bulgarian military preparations on the Rumanian frontier prompt government measures. Premier Bratiano delays parliament until late April to respond quickly if Bulgaria acts, amid reports of six Bulgarian divisions massed for a Dobrudia attack and press criticism of Sofia’s hostile stance.
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London
Bucharest
Reuter
Bulgaria
Rumania
Bratiano
Dobrudia
S. Raden
Dobrudja
Destroyer Parker Damaged in Coastal Collision
Norfolk Va April 6 Workmen repair damage to torpedo boat destroyer Parker from Cuba voyage. Damaged port turbine left Parker with one engine. While near the navy yard a high easterly wind forced it to drop anchor catching a telephone cable and swinging against the fuel ship Kanawha.
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Norfolk
Parker
Cuuantanamo
Cuba
Navy Yard
Kanawha
Thieves steal famous collection of jewels in museum raid
In Rome on April 4 thieves entered the Hirupiii museum at Corneto and stole a renowned display of ancient cameos jewels and other items from the exhibition, sparking a citywide search.
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Rome
Via Paria
Hirupiii Museum
Corneto
Lallan
Mediterranean
Denial of strip search claim by American woman
London reports the admiralty formally denies an assertion that an American woman was stripped of her clothing before a medical examination conducted by British authorities. The denial states all examinations of women are carried out by women examiners and in private.
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London
Admiralty
Wade
United
Mien
Neutrals Clash With Germany Over Unwarned Submarine Attacks
European reactions grow stronger as seven to eight neutral ships are sunk without warning since the new German submarine campaign began. Nations protest to Germany while some neutrals demand a firmer stance. several vessels were warned before sinking, with mixed conclusions on American involvement.
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London
Spain
Germany
Sussex
Norway
Holland
Admiral von Tirpite
Ministry of Marine
Sillus
Langsne
Kannik
Tubantia
Palembang
Hollandia
Skovsborg
Vigo
Nornebell
Lyndfield
Hane Goude
Harriet
Atlantic
U S Sussex crisis prompts Washington talks on German U boats
In Washington April 1916 officials declined to discuss the issue while cables report British and French findings on the Sussex hull suggest a torpedo strike. Secretary Lansing meets the President at 2 PM to review the case and potential policy shifts as Berlin’s submarine conduct hangs over U.S. relations. The administration presses Germany to curb attacks on ships carrying Americans.
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Washington
Lansing
State Department
Cable
Berlin
Germany
Sweden Aroused by Sinkings of Her Ships
Christiana reports 11 Norwegian ships torpedoed without warning in recent days and 10 Norwegian sailors killed. An editorial notes Germany’s perceived boldness amid wartime strain, citing U.S. President Wilson and possible caution by neutral nations as crucial in the last desperate struggles.
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Sweden
Christiana
Omnsur Fa
Germany
WhHson
Norway
America
Dia Pete
Neutranathonna
British steamship torpedoing sparks debate on guns
London reports naval circles say the Enalish sinking might have been prevented if she carried a defensive gun as the submarine shelled and chased her. Since August British ships at American ports faced disarmament rules, a recent state department ruling allowing an armed miner to clear has stirred official interest and could lead to wider arming of British merchantmen in American ports.
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London
Tlw
Enalish
Senate
Waltham
State Department
Washington
Newport News
Bengairn Dispatch Relays Sailor Deposition On Sinking
A Central Nova dispatch from Queenstown reports Eugeny Simmonds an American youth from Boottl Woe who served as cabin boy on the ship Bengairn says a deposition has been filed in Queens one concerning the vessel’s sinking by a submarine on a voyage from Beattie to the British jales. Spain Lodges Protest With Germany Over French Channel Steamer Buseex Torpedoing Deaths Include Composer Enrique Aranados.
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London
Queenstown
Eugeny Simmonds
Boottl
Beattie
Jales
United States
Queensone
Spain
Madrid
Germany
Apuinet
Buseex
Enrique Aranados
Lbe Avite
Big Steamer Sunk Near Queenstown in April Attack
A torpedo strike near Queenstown sank the steamer Zent with 28 crew lost. Captain Martin and one crew member died. two men killed, others landed after the attack warned by Pestnet distress signals.
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Queenstown
Han Bowen
Capetain Martin
Oine
Removal of Army May Be Asked by Carranza
Report from Mexico City says Carranza may seek removal of American troops. Pershing’s forces near Villa are described as unable to go far without rail access he might not use. Reports claim Villa located and surrounded. a coalition from Jalisco Aquas Calientes and Zacatecas closes on General Hracamontes near Jush-ipila in southern Zacatecas. Fifty people killed by bandits between Torreon and Zacatecas on March 6 after train wreck. Washington focuses on diplomatic aspects of U S expedition. questions persist about rail access and Carranza’s aim to have troops leave Mexico. General Funston requests 20 000 more recruits to Brownsville for border guard distribution. new artillery on border remains with border guard units.
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Mexico City
Mex
Gutierrez
War Department
Francisco Villa
Villa
Jalisca
Aquas Calientes
Zecatens
Hracamontes
Jush- Ipila
Zecatecas
Washington, D. C
Mexico
United States
Carranza
Carranna
Funston
Brownsville
Ter
Border Patrol
Jefferson Barracks
Missouri
Columbus Barracks
Ohio
Fort Loran
Colo
Fort Alcastras
Cal
Border Guard
Clonern Funeton
Fourth Field Artillery
Panama Canal Zone
Washington
Carman
Ville
Teir
En Paso
Mawican
Jagres
Queretaro
Fort Apache
Holbrod
Ariz
Uncertain Border Picture as Villa Pursuit Pauses
El Paso reports a muddled Mexican situation along the border with no new arrivals from the interior for days. American and Mexican officials differ on whether Villa is seriously disabled and whether pursuit will resume without rail support, while Apache scouts move toward the front after a 40 mile ride.
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el Paso
Tex
Juarez
Villa
Cavualty Detachment Chases Villa Near Fortinson
In Fon Antonio Texas on April 1, reports say a cavalry detachment pursued Villa and reached General Finnsion headquarters. Belief centers on Villa’s location near Batove with tentative trails toward Torral as staff officers dispute the latest sightings.
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Fon Antonio
Tex
Villa
Finnsion
Foteva
Torral
Wneotfielm
Brilliant Gathering at Jefferson Banquet
Washington April 1 The Jefferson Day dinner to be hosted by the Com He Comes club here on April MM promises one of the most brilliant gatherings of its kind. Over 1 000 invitations have been sent. Speakers include President Wilson and Senator Walsh of Montana.
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Wiehingtom
Jefferson Doy Dalya
Romiren
Toledo Sees Thousand Toye Leta Cases Reported
A brief national health update notes Toledo recording about 1000 cases of Toye Leta recently, indicating a localized spike in the illness and prompting health advisories for residents and clinicians. Public health officials urge monitoring and reporting of new cases.
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Toledo
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