Vast Battle Spreads Across British Front in France
British forces gain ground along two thirds of the front from Haigicourt to Metz En Couture and in the Arras sector. German positions are shelled as the Drocourt Queant line is prepared as a last line, while Canadians and Scots push through woods near Vimy ridge and capture over 140 guns.
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Metz-En-Couture
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Quentin
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Meta-En-Couture
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London
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Wancourt
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Paria Report Describes Penfield's Ongoing Stay
Paria April 18 A garbled report notes former United States Ambassador Penfield remains in Paria and will stay before returning home. The text mentions his wily tactics and political maneuvering but is fragmentary.
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Irederick
Penfelt
United States
Sag
R. Penfield
US to Patrol Coast From Panama North
Washington reports new impetus for allied naval cooperation after talks among Secretary Daniels American officers and British Admiral Browning and French Rear Admiral Grasset. US warships will patrol the Atlantic coast from Panama north possibly to Canada using British and French bases in the south Atlantic if needed. Patrol craft and submarine nets will protect harbors while British and French ports may open to American ships and a future naval station could be built on the Irish coast.
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R. A. Grasset
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Canada
South Atlantic
Germany
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Cheanike
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Savannah
Europe
Trish
Plan fund for men's families amid wartime payrolls
New York April 14 Leading U.S. manufacturers propose a national plan to aid dependents of men in national service. They urge government subsistence allowances, a national patriotic fund run by the American Red Cross with aid from charities and local groups, and emergency funding to support possibly 1.9 million families.
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Great Britain
Canada
National Patriotic Fund
American Red Cross
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Dent
Indictments Shake Plans to Fix Paper Prices
Washington April 14 Federal trade commission members fear indictments of New York newsprint producers for antitrust violations could derail a proposed plan to have the commission fix paper prices. The manufacturers reportedly threatened to withdraw from the price fixing agreement if DOJ indictments followed.
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New York
Federal Trade Commission
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Justice Department
King Gustave Briefly Confers With American Minister
Stockholm reports King Gustave invited Ira Nelson Morris the American minister to the palace for a confidential three quarters of an hour discussion. The talks centered on important issues affecting Sweden and the United States including plans related to humanitarian concerns and potential cooperation between the two nations.
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London
King Gustave
Ira Nelson Morris
Morris
Sweden
United
Honania
United States
Nestus Sinks En Route To Relief After Torpedoing
Constantine reports protests over the sinking of the Greek steamer Nestus carrying wheat for relief to suffering Greeks. The ship, valued at £500,000, was torpedoed and sank while on a relief mission. The Nestos departed New Saree March 13 for an unnamed destination.
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London
Nestus
Giermasis
Rockwell Rail Man Dies After Attack
An incident at a railroad location in Utah leads to the death of a rail worker named Rockwell. Details are mixed due to OCR issues but report an assault linked to railway operations and a fatal outcome at or near a depot. Authorities investigate and a telegram or telegraph operator may be involved.
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Utah
Rockwell
Agata
Oral Siainagee
Denver & Mienande Railway
Pullenad
Philippine education shifts to civilian mobilization plan
The Department of Education in the Philippines considers civilian mobilization steps for the summer assembly. Officials say the aim is to maintain order while preparing for national service, with guidance issued to schools and local authorities.
Germans Begin To Realize Danger in U S Struggle in War
Berne and Amsterdam dispatches warn that U S entry could spark a revived aggressive sea policy by Germany. Observers fear American troop transport may prompt Germany to shift U boats to transatlantic routes while defending against distant French and British fleets. Germany questions American military value and stresses home defense against Mexico, while noting 15,400,000 men of military age and potential Allied aid as decisive factors.
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Switzerland
Boxel Nachrichten
Germany
Dardanelles
America
Europe
Mediterranean
Ile
Mexico
Hecale i
United States
Entente
Conscription Measure Faces Uncertain Outcome in Congress
In Washington April 14 the draft bill's fate remains uncertain as Southern Democrats grow more cautious. Representative Scott says outcome hinges on presidential pressure and believes strong pressure could push the measure through.
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Kite House
Scott
Toll of the Plunger in Mediterranean Sinkings Reported
Survivors of the Danish steamer Daisy and the British schooner Brenwood arrived in New York with word of their vessels torpedoed by German submarines in the Mediterranean. They declined to share details, citing orders and safety.
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Daisy
Mediterranean
Pnhasengers
Unidentified Bodies Buried in One Chester Grave
Thousands gathered at Chester rural Cemetery to witness the burial of about twenty four unidentified dead from the Eddystone Ammunition plant explosion. Services were held in a long trench where the unclaimed bodies lay in oak caskets as investigators pursue the cause of the blast that killed 122.
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Eddystone Ammunition Corporation
Oaken Cankera
Dinner honors Walter Hines Page at Pilgrimage of Great Britain
London reports a Pilgrimage Great Britain dinner in honor of Walter Hines Page, US ambassador. Viscount Pryce presided and Page spoke on US entry into the war, saying American aid with Britain and allies moved him. Pryce praised the US for ending isolation and shaping a lasting partnership.
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London
Great Britain
Walter Hines Page
United States
Arphansador
Viscount Pryce
Pilgrims
Arcoamador Page
United Biazon
Sentry Shot At Railroad Tunnel Ambush Reported
Private Murphy of a military guard patrolling a Western Pacific railroad tunnel to the Bla Nevada mountains was shot three times last night from ambush with a high power rifle. Officials said no attempt to seal or block the tunnel had been made.
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San Francisco
Murphy
Nevada
Brazil to Seize All Nermas Ships in Liaethan Harbors
No date line. apreil 13 report says the government will seize all Nermas ships in Liaethan harbor areas. The action targets maritime assets amid heightened tensions.
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Brazil
Spain Demands Indemnity for San Fulgencio Sinking
London report states Spain asked Germany for indemnity over the torpedoing of the Spanish steamship San Fulgencio. The incident, described as unprovoked, prompted the Spanish government to lodge a formal protest through Madrid officials.
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San Fulgencio
Germany
Spanish Council of Ministers
Madrid Correquanciens
Cal
Recruiting Men for Roosevelt Division
New York April 1 Thomas Desmond who helped enroll men for a Roosevelt division in France met Col Theodore Roosevelt and announced he would take enlistment applications at 110 West Thirty Fourth Street He seeks workers with rough construction skills including bridge crews iron workers drafters flaggers and railroad construction men Roosevelt appears ready to raise more than the initial division to support the war effort. Colonel Roosevelt plans a trip to Boston for his son Archies marriage with family members tonight.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Poston
Archie
Bryan Backing Wilson Endorsed by Ohio Democrats
William J. Bryan, renowned pacifist, gave an unqualified endorsement of President Wilson in war plans during an address at the Democratic Dry federation convention in Columbus Ohio on April 18. He urged continued support for the administration.
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Columbus
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Wilson
William J. Bryan
Lemocritic “Dry” Federation
German exile held by U.S. officials for investigation
Felix Meinhardt, a German national, is under arrest in Oklahoma Chiy awaiting U.S. officials' investigation. He faces detention as authorities review his case.
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Oklo
Felix Meinhardt
United States
Explosion claims second victim in Brankford armory blast
Philadelphia reports the second death from Wednesday’s explosion at the Brankford armory where government ammunition was manufactured. Joseph Miller, a 2 year old civilian, died today in what is ruled an accidental blast.
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Brankford Orvbnal
Joseph Miller
National Defense Council calls governors to cooperate
Washington April 1 the council of national defense urged state governors to join in the home front defense effort. Some states have already acted to cooperate with the national council.
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Council of National Defense
Atate Cavacila
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National Council
Indictments Fire Up Plot Against United States
Indictments in El Paso allege Mrs Amcelia Toenniges Clarence Toenniges Josephine Toennings and Henry Rench conspired to levy war by inducing Mexican commanders to invade the United States from Mexico. Additional charges accuse four Americans and two Mexicans of conspiring to ship 700000 rounds of ammunition from Douglas Arizona to Mexico. German operatives and photographers are being rounded up near Fort Bliss and the Elephant Butte dam amid fears of sabotage and espionage.
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United States District Court
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Fourth Texas Infantry
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U S Buyers Acquire Norwegian Shipyards Output
Copenhagen dispatch reports Americans have bought a majority of ships under construction in American yards and more than 200000 tons of new shipping purchased in recent days. The Danish news agency notes the shift amid wartime shipping demand and U S commercial activity.
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Copenhagen
Pee
German Raider Reported Entering Gulf of Mexico
Galveston Texas April 14 reports say a German commerce raider in disguise as a sailing ship has entered the Gulf of Mexico. The vessel was detected via a British steamer radio to a local ship arrival. Earlier there was word of a German submarine operating in the eastern gulf and entering through the Yucatan channel.
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American Porte
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South Pacific
No Opposition For First War Measure
Washington reports that the House reached agreement to debate the war bonds bill tonight under the five minute rule and adjourn by morning. Democratic Leader Kitchin said the measure would be taken up tomorrow for vote around 2 pm.
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Grand Duke Boris Arrested Over Duma Plot Reveal
Petrograd reports Grand Duke Boris, cousin of former Emperor Nicholas, arrested at army headquarters and interned at Tsarkos Belt. Earlier April 1 rumors linked Marie Ravlovna and other courtiers to a plot to proclaim Grand Duke Nicholas I as emperor of Russia.
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Petrograd
Marie Ravlovna
Boris
Nicholas
Kaiser Allies Seek Peace and Russia’s Program Drives Talks
Amsterdam April 14. The Bertin organizations say the war program urged by the Russian provisional government can settle Austria Germany versus Russia without more bloodshed. They stress neither Germany nor Austria plans to humiliate Russia or keep occupied lands. In Washington the Austro Bulgarian moves to approach Entente diplomats in Switzerland are noted as signs of unease with the war’s course and a possible direct negotiation effort.
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Bertin Orwaerls
Austria
Germany
Huesia
Russia
Bulgaria
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Entente
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Hungaria
Austria-Hungary
Turkey
German Socialists Deny Peace Conference Reports
Berlin dispatches deny reports of socialist conferences abroad on peace. They say Philip Scheidemann remains in Berlin and deny his departure. A Danish envoy to Petrograd faced frontier entry issues, with Borgbjerg unable to cross into Russia. Meanwhile the Navy announced the New Mexico will be launched April 24, with Tennessee to begin construction.
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Tvia
London
Socialiat Fewspeepee Orwachts
Berlin
Philip Scheidmann
Socialat
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Copernicen
Jeppe Borgbjerz
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Sweden
Borgbjers
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New Mexico
New York Navy Yards
Tennessee
Bill Gives Wilson Railroad Control
Washington April 14. The common carrier regulation bill reintroduced in amended form gives the president power to order railway operation of any part of the rolling stock during wartime without taking over railroads. It would allow control of railroads telegraphs and telephone lines draft of employees deployment of military to protect operations and a larger Interstate Commerce Commission. All property taken would be returned after the war and evasion of orders would be punished. No extra provision against strikes is added beyond military guards.
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Adamson
House Commerce Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Curtain of fire recruits five at Ames college event
Five recruits were accepted at the annual ceremony after facing the “asculatory curtain” at the Orpheum heater show. Names listed include Voreau Fisher Mercer Kael, By Spencer, Irving tdertil, Maunwell, Wild 8 Waite, William J. Page, Kort Moda.
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Boane
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Tdertil
Maunwell
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Waite
William J. Page
Kort
Ames Cullode
Diamond Jim Brady Dies in New York Hotel
A New York man known as Diamond Jim Brady dies at a hotel after a long illness. The 64 year old, once a powerful supplier in radioed goods, died of heart disease complicated by a kidney infection. Only surviving relatives are a brother and sister in New York City.
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ADI
Damien J. Brady
New York
Tray
Tinea Brady
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Defensive Sea Areas Bar Near Coastlines Under Executive Order
Washington April 14 officials published an executive order declaring a defensive sea arena along U S coasts and insular possessions. It sets inner and outer limits for ports from Kennebec to Manila with strict entry rules and penalties including firing on violators after dark if unauthorised. Only public U S vessels may cross at night with authorization and speeds are limited to five knots. harbor patrols may modify rules as public safety dictates.
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Kennebec River
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New Fedford
Newport
Long Island
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Appointments Made by Governor Harding Des Moines
Des Moines April 17 Governor Harding sent ten appointments to the senate to fill state boards and editor positions. Names include Williams Des Moines state document editor Reddick Koewa City board of warole Baker Davenport Bieber Washington and others to succeed themselves on the state board of education. The senate adjourned to consider the nominations with Williams reported favorably without a special committee review.
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Senate Today
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W. N. Harding
Ten Williams
George T. Reddick
Koewa City
Williares
Army of Boys to Help War Food Drive
The agriculture department orders enlistment of 2,000,000 boys to assist in boosting production and secures a federal appropriation of 25,000,000 dollars for extraordinary agricultural needs.
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Washington
Periculture Department
St. Louis
Bucking Horse Kills Colonel Davison in Manila
In Manila a bucking horse killed Colonel Davison aboard the Twenty-seventh Infantry at Fort Winconda in 1959. Davison, appointed to the military academy from town in 1881, died today from injuries suffered when thrown during the ride.
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Davies
No Fin er Statement at Lincoln Hughes Dinner
The text reports a dinner event where Veeder and Avera praised Lincoln and Wilsons state paper as a perfect statement of principles and motives guiding public duty. It presents quoted praise without specifics on date or venue. The fragmentary OCR conveys a formal endorsement of a president's principles at a political gathering.
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