German Bomb Raids On English Coast Sudden Air Attacks Near London
British and French reports detail German airships and airplanes bombing Kent towns within 30 miles of London. The raids mark the third eastern England attack in 26 hours, with claims of slight damage and varied German and French assessments of aerial operations.
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London
Kent
Herne Bay
Enato
Canterbury
Faversham
Sittingbourne
England
Raf
Nancy
Arras
Paris
Meuse
Les Eparges
Berlin
St. Mihiel
Hague
Netherlands
Baltimore
Rotterdam
North Hinder
North Sea
Lghtsahip
Reuter'’s
Flushing
Quicky
Reuter
Amsterdam
Anothor
Mays Nh
Hook of Holland
Amsterdam Telegraaf
Beebruggee
Near East
Bngland
Northumberland County
Terms extended for printer and binder terms
In Des Moines April 17 Robert Henderson reelected state printer and John M Jamieson reelected state binder at a joint session. Henderson 84 votes Jamieson 82. A fierce fight opposed abolition of offices. A bill to reduce the prices of printing is before the house. The retrenchment committee seeks to abolish the offices. Term extended to January 1 1919.
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En Moines
Robert Henderson Wee
John M. Jamieson Wie
House
Senate
Henderson
Jemleon
Sehrup
Hiller
Hungarians To Convene Parliament In April War Session
Venice reports the Hungarian parliament is summoned for a spring session starting in April to tackle three war related issues: finance for the new budget year starting July 1, possible prolongation of parliamentary terms, and reforms to army contract fraud laws. Opposition interest centers on the Przemyl and peace terms discussions. Colonel Szakmary’s sortie controversy is noted, with reports of his injury and recovery.
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Venice
Przemyal
Szakmary
City to Improve Perry Creek Flood District
Des Moines April 17 the senate backed the Griffin bill for flow protection allowing the Perry Creek district to form a flood protection district and levy a one mill general tax for improvements. The measure had passed the house prior.
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Griffin
Des Moines
Perry Creek
Blouxity
Senate
House
Arizona Flood Gains Power After Dam Break Near Woodruff
A flood surge from the Little Colorado river overwhelmed the Woodruff area after the reservoir dome failed at Lyman and Huot. Water three feet deep flooded streets until the dam burst, sending residents to high ground as authorities reported casualties and ongoing danger.
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Holbrook, Arty
Lyman and
Huot
St. Johna
Woodruff
Here
Colorado
Fedicada Y
Nelson Aldrich a Longtime U S Senator Passes Away
Nelson Wilmarth Aldrich a Rhode Island Republican leader and longtime U S senator from 1881 to 1911 died at his Fifth Avenue home in New York after a brief illness from indigestion and a fatal stroke. He shaped tariff and currency policy and led the Payne Aldrich tariff and emergency currency acts. He was 73, to be buried in Swan Point Providence.
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New York
Nelson W. Aldrich
United States
Rhode Island
Fifth Avenue
Aldrich
Swanpoint
Providence
R. 1
John&. Thatcher
Mr. Aldrich
Thatcher
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Winthrop Aldrich
John D Rockefeller, Jr
Allen M.thomas
Dr. Thatcher
Rockefeller
Colorado
Colorado Fuel & Iron Company
Federal Industrial Relations Commission
Aldrick
Soa
Ockefeller
Cannon
National Congress
Republic
Nelson Wilmarth Aldrich
United States Senate
Benator
Specil
Senato
Foster
Ft. L
Itnell
Rhore Island Assembly
Congress
Senate
Ambrose E. Burnside
Committee On
Finance
Aldrich Waslwoen
la Follette
Wisconsin
Stone
Missouri
la Pollette
Wil
Central West
Mystery Deepens Over Dead Woman Identity In Bronx
Police renewed efforts to identify a woman found dead under stones in a Bronx vacant lot. Mrs. L lam H Burk, formerly Miss Claudia Hanebury of Troy, arrived at the Troy police and raised doubt she is the victim. Raffaste Viallo, a contractor, remains jailed on homicide charges but denies knowing her.
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New York
Bronx
Lilam H. Burk
Mies Claudia Hanebury
Troy
N. Y
Christopher Carr
Mies Hanebury
Raffaste Viallo
Low wages called root of social evils, says Prof Kennedy
Chicago April 17 The United States industrial relations commission hears Prof J C Kennedy of the University of Chicago warn that unfit sociology teachers rely on books rather than experience. He cites a 1910-11 packing industry survey showing wages at 10 to 12 dollars weekly and links low pay to unsanitary housing, child labor, and high mortality.
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Chicago
United States Commission On Industrial Relations
J. C. Kennedy
University of Chicago
Socialiat
Cornell
Kennedy
Stock Yards
Planning to federate all Lutheran bodies
Toledo announces initial steps toward a federation of Lutheran groups in the United States and Canada. Seven general bodies, representing over 1,500,000 members, signed a tentative plan to be reviewed at upcoming conventions. The delegations include the Joint Synod of Ohio, General Synod, Iowa Synod, Dunham Synod, General Council, Canada Synod, and Synod of the South.
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Toledo
Ohio
Canada
Lutheran Church
Joint Synod of
General Synod
Iowa Synod
Duniah Synod
General Council
Synod of Canada
Synod of the South
City to observe funeral of William R R Nelson
Kansas City will publish only the noon edition of the Star today in respect for William RR Nelson editor and owner whose funeral will be held this afternoon. Businesses across the city will close during the funeral hour.
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Kansas City
Kansas City Star
William RR. Nelson
Chicagoan Starts 10000 Mile Walk for Prohibition
Laurence P My Gahan, an 18 year old Chicagoan, sets out to march 10000 miles in support of national prohibition. He plans to visit outlets and workers for the Prohibitor party over fourteen months on a route including Omaha Seattle Denver San Francisco San Antonio New Orleans and several eastern cities before returning to Chicago.
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Chicago
APF
Laurence P. My Gahan
John Bunny Reported Very Ill in Brooklyn Home
New York April 16 John Bunny comedian of the screen was feared at death's door yesterday from a complication of kidney and heart ailments He has been ill for three weeks at his Brooklyn home The 62 year old performer famed on stage and screen in recent years faced a dire day with his health deteriorating rapidly
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New York
John Bunny
Brooklyn
Mr. Bunny
Lumber Freight Rates Raised By St Louis Southwestern
Washington April 16 The St Louis Southwestern line was authorized to raise joint through rates on lumber and forest products in Arkansas and other states. The order allows rate changes to enable carriers over central freight facilities.
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Washington
St. Louis
Arkansas
Iowa
Minnesota
Postponement of Riggs Bank case to May 12
Washington April 11 Tadmee McCoy of the District of Columbia supreme court signed an order postponing until May 12 an injunction against Secretary McAdoo and Comptroller Williams. The temporary injunction restraining payment of 5000 interest into the treasury on bank bonds is continued to the next hearing. Louis D Brandola urged postponement as a tribute to the case's importance.
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Washington
Tadmee McCoy
District of Columbia Supreme Court
otherRige
National Bank
McAdoo
Williams
John Burke
United States
Treasury
Louis D. Brandola
Villa Army Defeated at Celaya in Obregon Victory Report
Washington reports General Obregon defeated Villa forces near Celaya. Carranza sources say 34 cannons captured, 5,000 Mauser rifles, and 8,000 prisoners, with Villa retreating in disorder. Further reports note ongoing hostilities and surrounding of Celaya by Villa forces.
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Washington
Conaul Silliman
Vera Cruz
State Department
Carranza
Obregon
Villa
Celaya
Department
Irapuato
Taft Warns Against Wasting Money in Harrisburg Speech
Former President Taft told Pennsylvania lawmakers to conserve state funds and avoid spending without knowing the total budget. He warned of waste and urged government not to compete with private enterprise, delivering the lecture under the Horrishure academy sponsors in Harrisburg.
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Harrisburg
Taft
Pennsylvania
Senate
House
Lincoln
Horrishure Academy
German Graft Considered to Replace Sunk Allied Ships
Paria the April iow quotes M De Mezauban president of Brittany Ship Owners urging the minister to replace each Allied ship sunk by a German submarine with a German vessel of equal value. He argues French authorities could implement the plan at once, with German ship owners required to cooperate.
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Paria
M.eee de Mezauban
Brittany
Aeileiie Muse
Esse
M. de Mosaubanese
de M
Latest Gift From Mrs Russell Sage Reported
New York April reports a new $15,000 gift from Mrs Russell Sage to support a major fundraising effort. Trustees estimate the total raised will reach about $24,000 as the drive continues with ongoing support from patrons and donors.
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Russell Sage
New York
Itle
Tolgy
Wild Fe
Fatarie Mra
Long Chicago Building Strike Threatens Billion Dollar Work
In Chicago on April 17, sixteen thousand union carpenters strike for 6 1/2 cents an hour amid a lockout order. Painters, plasterers, and sheet metal workers join, threatening up to 75 000 workers and delaying 4,000 of 4,500 buildings. Contractors estimate operations could reach near one billion dollars if the dispute widens. Violence is reported as nonunion workers are brought in.
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Chicago
Wimier Cumatances
Building Construction Employers’ Association
Bie
Nowunion
Holding machinist for girl's murder in Lima
In Lima Ohio April 1 a holding machinist named Hindle aged 7% was ordered to a police court hearing charged with the murder of Bustle Coleman age 4 a factory worker whose body was found near the railroad yard. Hindle a former U S Army corporal confessed after arrest stating he struck the girl with the door of a fire bed crushing her skull. Bloodstained garments and the pocket book were found in his room.
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Lima
Ohio
Dsrame & Riddle
Morhiniat
Bustle Coleman
Lima Riiread Gardeng
Hindle
Uoltediates Army
Dept Probes Grocers Association for Sherman Law Inquiry
The Department of Justice will examine the Western Merchants Association of Omaha and its Iowa operations to determine if it violates the Sherman Act. A special investigation team is handling the case, with prior talks between District Attorney Porter and department officials. The group has Nebraska Iowa and surrounding state connections, raising expectations of a broader review.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Justice
Tre Cers’ Association of Omaha
Wii
Iowa
Porter
Department
Aseniaten
Nebraska
Lowe
Ning States
G Y Baker Shoots Self in Seattle After Poor Health
Seattle misprint states G Y Baker a forest ranger and son of Darius Baker of the Rheeneland supreme court was found dead in a Beattie Athletic Club room after shooting himself through the heart. He had been in poor health and left several notes.
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Seattle
Wash
Baker
Ji' Tee Darius Maker
Rheeneland Supreme Court
Beattie Athletic Club
Darius Baker
Newport
Harvard
Million To Be Spent On Improved Business District
A vague notice indicates a large expenditure planned for April 16 to boost a business area. Details are unreadable. the letter hints at a road project on Thomas Street and a White House site but is unclear. Further clarity is needed to confirm exact figures and beneficiaries.
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Announ
Cates
Thomas Given
Message of hay delivery to allied forces in disrupted area
Fractured OCR note mentions sending hay to allies and cargo details. References to Grecian, Crown of Ty, Havre, and Havre allies imply wartime supply context. The legible fragments indicate hay shipments for allied armies amid transport and cargo notes.
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Havre
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Ave
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Finatic Ribet
Bank of France
Ribot de Neves
Przemysl
Arizona
France
Senator Aldrich
U. S. Senate
Lewiste
Bessiam
Lnterests
Prom
John LD. Hockefeller
Seuster Aldrich
Aldrichem
Europe
Prohibition
SAY Villa
Grocers’ Association
G. Y. Baker
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