British and German reports recount Arras battle gains
Berlin reports claim Arras will decide the war, while German and British communiqués describe heavy fighting along the Arras Cambrai front. British advances north of Louveral toward Cambrai are claimed with sizable prisoner and matériel captures, including guns and tanks, as the battle of Arras intensifies.
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Berlin
Arras-Cambrai Road
Bullecourt
Queant
Givenchy-En-Gohelle
Fampoux
London
Louveral
Cambrai
Telerapha Reuters
Itdh
Frasec
Railroads Seek Rate Reductions Amid Application Crisis
In Washington on April 11 the chief railroads submitted applications seeking rate reductions. Officials stated the move aims to ease high costs amid ongoing rail traffic concerns. The action signals an industry push to lower freight and passenger charges to ease the economic burden.
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Washington
Swords Used by Police in Easter Food Riots
London reports from The Hague describe a Dusseldorf Easter Sunday riot where wives and daughters of munition workers clashed with police. Swords were drawn, several women were wounded, and about fifty were arrested amid chants of revolutionary songs. Similar outbreaks were reported in Krefeld Duisburg and other cities as military leaders ordered firearms against voters without warning.
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London
Exchange
Hague
Sayrium
Dusseldorf
Sandstrum
Krefeld
Duisburg
Hielefeld
Barmen
Elberfeld
German Reservists and War Fears Across Mexico Border
Reports from El Paso claim 70 000 German reservists crossed from Central America into Mexico within 60 days as tensions rise between Mexico and Guatemala. An alliance between Carranza and Mendez of El Salvador sparks fears of an imminent regional war while Mexican troops move north toward the U S border. United States officials also detain Frederick Heueter the German vice consul in Juarez amid propaganda concerns and warn Mrs Weber widow of the late consul to keep away from the American side.
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el Paso
Tex
Mexico
Germany
Chiapas
Ernesto Kids
Sey
Contemala
Guatemala
Guatemnaln
Rica Cave
Dilsias
Rios
Mendez
Salvador
Carranza
Carranga
Estrada Cabrera
Guate
Mr. Rios
United States
Fort Bliss
Frederick Heueter
Juarez
Reuter
Juares
Max Weber
Mra Weber
Mra. Weber
Nicaragua Keeps Pro US Ties Amid German Sentiment
In Managuay on April 11, prominent leaders from all parties back the government and pledge frank amity toward the United States. The German colony remains peaceful with no hostilities suspected and no war declaration anticipated.
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Nicaragua
Tayo
Managuay
Villa Busy Again Near American Lumber Camps
Juares April 11 reports telegraphic links between Casne Chandes and Madera cut off and military HQ feared Francisco Villa and his forces were operating near American owned lumber camps in the area.
Germany Cuts Off U S Mail Telegraph Services
Berlin reports Germany halted all direct and indirect rail service between the country and the United States. Telegraph service also has been stopped, affecting communications and freight movement.
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Germany
U. S
Berlin
London
Baw
United States
Bids for 44 Seagoing Submarines Placed Before Navy Office
Specific bids for 44 900-ton seagoing submarines were received at the navy department today in response to advertisements for 38 craft. In addition to the bids, the department considers Government construction of submarines as an option.
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Washington, D. C
Sipecifia
Navy Department
Tragic Shooting on New York Tracks Alleges Guardsman Involved
In New York on April 11 a peddler named Louis Beter was shot and killed by a national guardsman guarding the New York Central tracks in the upper city. Witnesses say the man was shot after failing to move away when commanded to clear the tracks.
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New York
Louis Beterate
National
South American nations back U S in war split
Brazil and Argentina break with Germany and back the United States. Chile and Mexico stay neutral while Guatemala and Peru may join Cuba and Panama. Uruguay issues neutrality decree as diplomatic circles predict more Latin nations will sever ties with Germany.
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Washington
Brazil
Germany
Argentina Declares Neutrality in US Germany War
Buenos Aires reports show the government endorsing the United States position toward Germany. Bulletins circulate city wide amid pro ally demonstrations by students as ministers hint at a decree affirming Argentina neutral stance and judging US conduct as just.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
United States
Germany
Hoover Accepts Food Board Chair Role
London reports Herbert C. Hoover head of the American relief in Belgium has accepted the chairmanship of the new US food board offered by the national defense council after consulting with commission colleagues. He will depart for America soon and has begun a wide inquiry in France England and Italy on food supply burdens import needs regulation and outcomes in allied nations.
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London
Herbert C. Hoover
American Commission For Relief
Belgium
National Defense Council
New Food Board
United States
Hoover
America
France
England
Italy
Predicts $10 Flour Soon Urges Extra Acre Farming
In Springfield Maia on April 11 speakers for the county food production commission urged 2700 farmers to plant one extra acre each to meet anticipated price rises. Representatives of leading wholesalers backed the warning and urged action.
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Springfield
Maia
County Food Production Commission
Allied aid to Europe will come as food money and ships
Washington April 11 The entente allies are well supplied with munitions and men for their immediate needs. The American government will provide aid including food supplies and money and will send ships to Europe to transport the aid.
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Washington, Dd, C
Europe
Toll of the Plunger: German Sub Sinking Totals
Washington reports official state department figures show German submarines have sunk 680 neutral vessels and attacked 79 others since February 1. Among those sunk are 19 Americans and eight American vessels, with many neutrals forced to stay in port.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
Russia Faces Strikes Threatening New Government
Petrograd reports a wave of strikes threatening supplies and civilian welfare. A socialist Duma member urges prosecution of war, while a prowar faction advocates continued conflict to restore frontiers and Poland, warning that peace without universal consent risks disgrace and treason.
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Party of the Fatherland
Petrograd
Russia
Poland
England
France
Begium
Serbia
Wilson Confers on War Program and Army Plans
President Wilson conferred with Speaker Champ Clark on war financing and the army program as the Senate passed the army appropriation of 278 million and the House measures for bonds and treasury certificates. Discussion focused on expanding the regular army and the potential use of conscription alongside voluntary service, with plans to train civilian officers and prepare units for the officers reserve corps.
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Washington, D.C
Acr
Wiltono
of Representative
A Today
Clark
Adera
Kk Tn
Kitehin
Haker R Dine
War Department
House
Ways and Means
Senate
Civen
Kitchin
War Departments
Congress
Armed Ship Fights U-Boat As Freighter Sinks
New York April 11 Sight of a six inch gun on the stern of the Ausonia deterred a German U boat crew about to torpedo the ship The U boat veered and fled after a brief exchange Fire from the Ausonia followed by a submarine explosion as the freighter sank shortly after.
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New York
Speculation Ends on Butter and Eggs Board Action
Chicago April 1 speculation in butter and eggs via the Chicago board was abolished by unanimous vote of directors. The change removes rules governing future delivery and allows stock holders to deal directly with shippers, while the board section may greatly reduce speculation.
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Chicago
Chicago Butter and Eye Board
Leutern
Cuban Prisoners Arrive in New York From Cuba On Norwegian Ship
A group of Cuban prisoners arrived today in New York aboard a Norwegian ship from a Cuban port and were handed to immigration officers in Ellistaland. Authorities indicated the men are Cuban nationals and will face proceedings as imposed by U.S. immigration rules. details about their status and origin remain unclear.
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U. S
York
de Bilx
Cub
Hips
Bitter row over draft bill pits volunteers against conscription
Washington date April 12 reports fierce clash between the administration and Congress over a conscription bill versus a trial of the volunteer system. President and War Department push for conscription while Theodore Roosevelt and allies press for a volunteer corps as a compromise or alternative. Wisconsin Governor Philipp opposes compulsory enlistment and argues state forces can meet the needs without a draft.
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Washington, P
War Department
Congress
Wilson
Theodore Roosevelt
Arge
Longworth
America
Secord
Regular Army
National Guard
Cropa Ot
Germans Charge on Bulgarian Rioters
London April 12 dispatch reports rioting in several Bulgarian towns. In Sofia cavalry charged the rioters causing many casualties. In places Bulgarian troops reportedly sided with the demonstrators.
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London
Bulgaria
Hewter
Sofia
Asputeh
Mexico Sends Answer To U S War Declaration
Mexico forwarded its reply to the United States war declaration on Germany to Washington this afternoon. The full text will not be published locally until it reaches Washington.
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Mexico
Ity
United States
Germany
Washington
Washington Eyes Law to Tighten War Trade Control
A commission led by Charles Warren with E. Pratt and L. H. Woolsey is to report on expanding the use of the Trading with the Enemy Act and its blacklist to strengthen the United States economic mobilization for the war. The administration aims to back allied economic pressure on Germany during the conflict.
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Washington
Britain
United States
Germany
Charles Warren
Department of Justice
E. BE. Pratt
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Bolichtor
L. H. Woolsey
State Department
Cabinet
German naval hat band disrupts Navy enlistment at seaport
A black ribbon bearing Norddeutscher Lloyd Kron Pringessin Cecile, tied to a German hat band, was found in the pocket of a Teutonic looking man at an eastern seaport. He was seized during recruitment and the officer declined to comment beyond saying the man would make no trouble.
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Chicago
Norddeutscher Lloyd Kron Pringessin Cecile
United States Navy
Administration Senate Passes $5 Billion Loan Bill
Washington April 12 The administration bill authorising a 5 billion dollar bond issue was laid before the House as approved by wage and means committees with prospects of quick approval by Congress. It provides four billion to be loaned to Entente allies and grants the treasury secretary authority to issue up to two billion in one year notes to anticipate war revenue receipts.
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Amsterdam
Berlin
Vossische Zeitung
Arran
Snys
Somme
von Hindenburg
Arras
Washington
Administration
House
Wage and
Aloe
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
Seward Captured by Submarine Not Sunk
Dispatches from Barcelona report the armed steamer Seward captured by a German submarine on April 7 near Ven Gries France. The crew of 31 including 24 Americans and seven officers reached Marcelona after exposure in boats. Uncertain if Seward was destroyed. submarine surfaced, questioned captain, and allowed crew to transfer aboard before leaving.
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Washington, D.C
Seward
Mediterranean
State Department
Hurst
Barcelona
Spain
New York
Caren
Genoa
Ven- Gries
France
Marcelona
Houts Ous
Eteht
Sewart Babmarine
Tan Lifteboar
Ciher ml
Elsim Ameri Hixenwhip
Ian Nun
Venexuelan
Smugglers' Arms Seized Off California By Warships
A schooner carrying several thousand rounds of life and machine gun ammunition bound for a Mexican west coast port was fired on and captured by two US torpedo boat destroyers off California. Five shots were fired as it tried to flee before the cargo was landed at a Pacific port. The captain and crew were not identified.
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San Deno
Cal
United States
Pacific Coast
Stral Ponte
California
US Russian Americans Seek 25000 Strong Army Support
Washington April 12 Itvan I Nar edny of New York head of the committee of American Russian relations and once a leading figure in the Mirosia movement asks the president for authority to recruit an army of 25000 American citizens of Russian birth or descent to serve against Germany or Western Europe fronts.
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Washington
Itvan I. Naredny
New York
Committee of
Revolutionary Movement
Mirosia
Germany
Minister Arrested for High Misdemeanor in Pittsburgh
The Rev William A Prosser pastor of the United People’s church was arrested in Pittsburgh on a high misdemeanor charge. He is accused of advocating rebellion during a large Sunday meeting as conscription looms.
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Pittsburgh
Willian A. Prosser
United People’s Church
Texas Judge Nominated by President
The president named W. J. Smith of El Paso Texas as United States district judge for the western district of Texas in a formal nomination announced on April 11.
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Washington
W. J. Smith
el Pauso
Tex
United States
Western District of
Texas
Austrians Ordered to Wreck Ships January 31
Norfolk News reports Captain Kebrer of an Austrian steamer admits wrecking engines and machinery on instruction from officials during detention at Newport News. Officials say the vessel was seized by U S authorities and the claim is under review.
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Norfolk
Kebrer
Pest
United States
Newport News
Slain Girl and Arrest Report From Ohio Area
A chaotic OCR fragment reports a 15 year old girl killed by a suspect in Ohio near Worthington. It mentions Augusta Harding, a 19 year old victim, and a farm hand named Minne Spotter being arrested by Rhoneiff minck and others amid a tense neighbor dispute.
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Columbia
Hie
Augusta Harding
Windeme
Worthinsum
Ohio
Rhoeniff Minck
Volunteer Call Issued in Washington for 1 000 000 Sed Lewin
A volunteer appeal released today by Bamitey Sloman invites citizens to join a large effort in Washington. The notice outlines registration details and the goal of mobilizing 1 000 000 volunteers to support current projects.
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Washington
Lewin
Bamitey Sloman
Plotter theory grows on Eddystone blast that killed 116
Chester officials and Baldwin Locomotive Works president Johnson say the Eddystone Ammunition plant disaster likely involved a bomb or time device rather than accident. Police report two Cohen suspects. many workers feared bodies were blown into the Delaware River. the blast wrecked the plant and sent debris miles away.
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Chester
Yresterday
Alba BB. Johnson
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Dia
Johnson
Eddystone
Cohen
Victms
Delaware River
Liquor Faction in Nebraska Is Beaten
Lincoln Neb April 12 The senate weta failed to hold in time four of five senators as constituents pushed for a compromise on the prohibition bill. Conference committees met all morning and made progress but offered no final details. An agreement by Friday favored the drys on key points. The senate debated appropriation bills while the house approved a bill allowing guardsmen to vote away from the state and rejected a second hand automobile registration requirement.
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Lincoln
Neb
Senate
House
Naval Censorship on Mail Revealed
New York April 12 an apparent censorship of mail on United States naval vessels is revealed by a postcard from a sailor on an American battleship. The card shows brief messages and a warning against writing beyond the address name and date, with instructions to erase unwanted sentences.
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New York
United States
Marine Corps Pultivity Bureau
Borden Praises U S Entry as War Progresses
April 11 report from Edinburgh notes Canadian Premier Robert Borden addressing the entry of the United States into the world war. The cheering rises with each US mention as Smuts of the Union of South Africa and others attend the imperial conference.
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Hdinburgh
United States
Robert JL. Borden
Mretater Borden
fJjeut
Smuts
Union of South Africa
Bikaner
Borden
Spy Suspect Released in Waltham Case
Boston reports that H. C. Spiker Mann of Waltham was arrested by federal officials on suspicion of being an undercover German secret service agent. An official statement says there was no evidence to hold him.
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Boston
H. C. Spikermann
Waltham
Suepleton
Ingo Cerman
Fragmentary Calendar Note on Atonement Observance
Partial OCR shows a Jewish law reference about the day of atonement and calendar timing. It mentions Zechariah and a periodin term, with unclear specifics and likely dating notes. The text is garbled and nonconfirmable as a clear event.
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