Sussex torpedoed claims and German note tested
Berlin declares Sussex attacked by a submarine with torpedo fragments found in its hull and names the submarine commander and vessel. Washington weighs Germany’s note while Wilson cancels New York stop and awaits affidavits from Paris and London on maritime attacks since Lusitania. The note argues no other vessel was sunk nearby and suggests mixed commissions for fact finding.
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Kenyon to Fight Huge Pork Grab in Rivers and Harbors Bill
Washington April 14 Senator Kenyon opened preliminary opposition to pork features in the 39 million rivers and harbors bill. As a commerce committee member he will lead the fight against excess private dredging contracts and back the Good amendment limiting overruns. Senators Cummins Norris back him as he mobilizes to block fat contracts.
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Big Suit Hinted In Standard Oil Dissolution Case
Washington April 13 Attorney General Gregory refused to disclose the department of justice investigation results on the Standard Oil dissolution. He said releasing information would conflict with public interest, hinting at developments amid recent gasoline price movements. Officials have consulted Charles M Morrison and noted the subsidiaries largely remain under the same control as the old Standard Oil.
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Academy of Arts Bill Adopted by House
Washington April 13 The hard fought bill incorporating the American academy of arts and letters with President Wilson Theodore Roosevelt and four percent others as charter members passed the House and goes to the president for approval opponents charge it will create 66 immortals while supporters say the sole aim is to foster art and literature in America
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America
War cuts pero apple exports by 1 million barrels
A war driven disruption halts large shipments of pero apples, reducing export volume by one million barrels for the year. The decline affects growers and trade partners relying on the fruit’s supply, signaling continued impact on regional agriculture and markets.
Turks Hand Britons a Crushing Defeat Near Felahie
A British Mesopotamian force transferred from the Dardanelles was repulsed by Turkish troops in a six hour battle near Felahie on April 9. The Turkish statement claims over 3,000 British dead, with the Thirteenth Division noted as heavily afflicted. Russian reports meanwhile describe Turkish resistance strengthening along multiple fronts as they redeploy toward Erzinjan and Constantinople.
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British Shipping Severely Hit by U Boat Raids
London reports two more ships sunk in the past 24 hours, tallying 42 British and 30 neutrals lost since March 1. MP Robert Paterson Houston warns of worsening food shortages as naval losses rise, proposes neutral ship reinforcements and allied tonnage reassociation. Submarine activity shows large merchant losses since April, with Lloyds noting the Senator sunk near Whitby and believed all hands saved.
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Germany
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Sherman Winners In Illinois Presidential Preference Primary
Chicago reports indicate L Sherman leads with 66 of 58 delegates at the Republican national convention. Roosevelt support appears in two district delegates, Harlan defeated by about 20,000 votes. On the Democratic side Wilson is sole ballot name with Champ Clark write ins. Cook county Democratic control changes hands as Sullivan wins key party posts. women voters show Roosevelt favored by about a quarter of the 7,765 who voted.
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Roger C. Sullivan
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Heavy fighting reported at Saloniki frontier
Paris dispatch reports resumed violent cannonading along the Greek frontier near Giyevli and Doiran in a front line area. French artillery said to hold the advantage while unconfirmed reports claim Germanic allies captured Deve Tepe fortress.
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Nicaragua ratifies canal rights treaty in US move
Washington reports the Nicaraguan congress ratified the treaty granting the United States rights on canal routes and a coal station for four million dollars. The pact, synchronized with U S Senate approval, was announced from Managua via General Chamorro.
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United States Senate
FACES PIRACY CHARGE IN US SHIP HIJACK CASE
New York April 12 Clarence Hudson also known as Ernest Belilic sailed to Wilmington Delaware in federal custody to face piracy charges for seizing the British munitions ship Matappo on the high seas.
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Clarence Hudson
Eirnest Belilic
Federal Cate
Wilmington
Del
Villa Death Reported Pursuit Ongoing In Mexico
Paso Tex April 12 reports indicate American expeditionary forces have penetrated near Parral and possibly into Durango as Villa is believed to hide in the Sierra Madre. Brigadier General Pershing sets a new base at Satevo while columns under Dodd and Brown pursue Villistas. reports of battles and captures circulate despite official silence.
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Navy Money Wasted Says Navy League Speaker
Washington April 4. FE R Roden of Scranton Pa told a Navy League session that the lack of a general naval staff left the American Navy unprepared and inefficient. He compared U S spending to Germany, noting Germany builds a 30 percent larger, modern fleet with a staff. Roden said despite over 1.5 billion dollars appropriated in 15 years Congress created only a skeletal office of chief of naval operations.
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Bomb Squad Seizes Plant In German Bomb Plot
New York April 14 Detectives arrested four Germans over a bomb plot aimed at ships carrying war munitions to the Entente. They sought evidence on a well known German financier and a chemist, while four Hamburg America and North German Lloyd employees face charges of attempted arson or involvement. Arrested: Ernst Hecker 32 electrician Kaiser Friedrich Der Grosse captain Hanies von Kleist 67 Hoboken superintendent Otto Wolpert 44 Arthur cant Enno Bode 40 superintendent Hoboken piers. Police say explosives were loaded at a chemical plant and distributed to ships. a wealthy sponsor reportedly funded the operation.
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Two Delegation Factions Nominate slate at Atlanta convention
In Atlanta Georgia, two sets of delegates were chosen to attend the party convention. Leaders Henry and Jackson presided as national committeeman and candidates Bondi and Severn fielded support for Van Arom. Local figures Waller Johnson and others aligned with a 30 year term chairmanship.
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AL Johneon
Marshall Found Guilty of Contempt in Impeachment Probe
Washington D C April 15 A House select committee today reported United States Attorney Marshall of New York guilty of contempt for criticizing a House subcommittee probing impeachment charges against him by Representative Buchanan Chairman Moon said he would not offer a delay for at least two weeks to allow Marshall to consider it
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Auto Train Firefight Near Pershing Camp in Mexico
Revolving around General Pershing's advance into Villa territory and attacks on an American auto train near Camp Garza. Villistas under General Tarango clash with U S forces, two bandits killed and one American hit in the hat. Reports mention aeroplanes, supply trucks, and negotiations for Reyes surrender at Pedrien a.
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Conspiracy in Tobacco Tax Fraud Probed in Several Cities
Washington officials say indictments may be requested as investigations into collusion between deputy internal revenue collectors and tobacco manufacturers and dealers widen beyond New York. The probe covers Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and other cities to determine if deputies aided evasion of federal tobacco revenue and whether New York officials knew of similar activities elsewhere.
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Henry Ford Unsure If He Will Vote This Fall
Des Moines Iowa April Henry Ford visits as guest for Dr Herring Ford distributor. He says he is not a presidential candidate and will not vote this fall unless his wife pressures him. He believes peace propaganda in Europe has just started and plans to return this fall to resume work.
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Renewal of Bonds Ordered by Court in Chicago
Judge George A. Carpenter ordered the renewal of 1,496,000 in receiver certificates for the Chicago Rock Island & Pacific railroad. Interest due April 30, 1916 must be paid. New certificates will cover railroad and related properties under the first and refunding mortgage.
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George A. Carpenter
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
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Regulars and Rebels Battle at Canton
Fighting between government troops and revolutionists continued at Canton last night after opposition to the rebels landing. British observers noted clashes as about 40 rebels opposed a government operation in Canton area.
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New Postmaster Nominations in Washington D C April 14
President Wilton today nominated TT Barnard postmaster at Bohutler Iowa W G Lawrence at St Edward Neb and 4 E Denis Timber Lake BD for posts in the new selection.
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Edward Neh
E. Denis
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