War News From Europe and Britain Reports
Reports from London and Petrograd detail wartime casualties and setbacks. Russian advances halt near Carpathians while Romania’s entry appears imminent. British siege at Neuve Chapelle yields heavy losses but notable captures and a cautious official tone.
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Hungary
War Office
Preemyal
Lopkow
East
Dukla Parser
Vininy
Petrograd
Russian War Office
Uzsok Pass
Koziowa
Russia
Carpathians
Uzsok Pues
Ror
Saloniki
Rumania
Ttin
Fron
Meuse-Moselle
Belgium
France
Rock Island Names Its Old Directors
The Chicago Huskinl Me Railway company announces its new board. Most directors are re-elected with Hayden and Chelariad not returning. The change follows the departure of the former executive and reshapes leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Te Wark
The
Chicago
Huskinl Me Railway Company Organ Y
Eaves Hayden
Chelariad
Ter
Thaw Case Seeks Trial Delay Ruling
In New York on April 14 the Thaw defense pushes for a full trial delay and new hearings. Harry K Thaw’s counsel argues the appellate division will rule soon on sending the Stanford White slayer back to New Hampshire, while the motion contends the order directing Thaw’s return to Mattewan should be reviewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harry K. Thaw
Supreme Court
Newburger
Thaw
Appellate Division
Stanford White
New Hampanite
Order of Justice Page
Mattenwan Asvinm
DIVER REACHES PLUNGER F-4 IN HONOLULU WRECK
Chief Gunner Mate Frank Crilly dived 288 feet to F-4 in Pearl Harbor area and walked its top, reporting lines attached and noting a smooth bottom. Navy officers say the dive may be a world's depth record. A plan to raise the wreck and further observations were discussed by naval officials and Congressman Britten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomolaly
Frank Crilly
Crilly
Crily
Fred A. Britten
Ninols
Committee of Naval Affairs
Honolulu
Charles Bh. T. Moore
Honolulu Naval Station
Hritten
Pearl Harbor
Congress
G. W. Edmonds
Pennsylvania
Committee On Merchant Marine and Fisheries
Honolul
Hawaii
Moore
Navy Department
Nellexan
Rioting at Italian Workman's Funeral Surges in Milan
An immense Milan crowd split between neutrality supporters and interventionists for the funeral of a workman killed when police dispersed a war mass meeting. The city garrison guarded routes as mounted troops charged the crowd after fiery speeches by radicals. Socialist deputies and workers’ groups participated in the procession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan
Ari
Sea Raider Will Not Be Interned In Contested Stand
Newport News April 16 Lieutenant Captain Thierfelder of the German cruiser Kronprinz Wilhelm said he would not intern the vessel voluntarily. Commander Thierfeldens of the Prinz Dietel Friederich likewise resisted internment until Berlin ordered it. dry dock authorization was given to Commander Thierfelder to begin repairs, expected to take three weeks for boiler tubes and other fixes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sir John French
Neuve Chapelle
House of Commons
H. J. Tennant
Marshal French
Viritheh
Douglas Haig
Neuve Chappelle
Succes
Victory
Neuve Pelle
French
Newport News
Thierfelder
Kronpring Wilhelm
Veesel
Nuander
Anid
Thiertehens
Prinz Bitel Friederich
Berlin
Kitel
Virginia Capes
Hamilton
Flood Surges Hit Yangtae Kinng Sectors
A flood of the Yangtae kinng leaves 600000 people downed, with authorities tallying casualties and assessing shelter needs as relief crews mobilize nationwide.
Brandeis Prepares Defense in Treasury Case
Washington April 1 government attorneys defending secretary Meadow and the Comptroller of the Currency held conferences to prepare for the case. They plan to appear and answer without requesting more time as the matter goes to the court for extension decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandeis
Washington
Meadow
Marae
Laie
Brandela
Wibbiune
Departaent
Tue
Dozen Robbers Loot Train In Bold Buffalo Thefts
A dozen gunmen halted a New York Central fast freight near Sanborn nine miles east of North Tonawanda and looted bolted Sik merchandise valued at about 20 000. They forced the engine crew to uncouple the locomotive and fired at the crew. Four five ton trucks loaded with booty fled as detectives and mounted police arrived. Engineer Cow of Syracuse escaped and alerted by fire engine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
New York Central
Sanbern
North Tonawanda
Syracuse
Fifteen Die As Street Car Collides With Freight Train
Detroit April 14 A student motorman failure to heed a signal caused a fatal crash between a street car and a freight train on the Detroit Toledo and Ironton tracks. Fifteen persons were killed, eleven women, and twenty eight injured. Authorities identify three victims Elizabeth Saw a Revelt Valeria Catuantind Vernika Omedo. others remained unnamed that afternoon. Charles B. Cunningham state railroad official leads the probe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Detroit, Toledo & Ironton
J. J. Westover
Charles &. Cunninghlum
State
Raik Aad
Elizabeth
Valeria
Vernika Omedo
Tanser v Osborn on charge of conspiracy enters plea
Rae Tanser's attorney Rae Slade and Grace plead not guilty in federal court to two counts of conspiracy against James W. Osborn former district attorney of New York County. Tanser's side posted 5000 bail. Albert J. Mottullough, a Blade detective under indictment, remained remanded.
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New York
Rae Tanner
Feu
Ualig
Joes W. Oeborne
Fame
Uxeinignt
Athorney
David Bleue
Mer
Maxwell Alude
Maxwell Bhiude
David Slide
Slade & Grace
Rae Tanser
James W. Osborn
New York County
United Satesistrict
Albert J. Mottullough
The
Blades
Parcel seizures prompt returns of mail to senders
Several thousand parcels mailed from Germany to the United States have been returned to senders by postal authorities after delays. The action comes as British and French governments warned that German citizens in the United States could have their mail seized when found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Germany
United States
Goerman
Proposal to relocate labor federation headquarters
Paria April 1 The proposal by Secretary Joudau of the General Labor Federation of France calls for moving the central bore of the International Federation of Trade Unions from Berlin to a neutral country, ideally Switzerland. A staff of neutral employees would be teleported in, with approval from branches in America, Kiritiah and Helwan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paria
Joudau
General Labor Federation of
France
Trades Unione
Berlin
Switzerland
Kiritiah
Helwan
Yellow fever cases on schooner Persia A Colwell at quarantine
Two crew members on the American schooner Persia A Colwell were diagnosed with yellow fever by marine hospital officials after arrival at quarantine from Deverera. One crew member died and was buried, as Captain Poilets reported.
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Morganity
Marine Hospital
Persia A. Colwell
Deverera
Suleas
Poilets
House Approves Juvenile Law Revision Bill
Des Moines Indiana April 16 The case of 12 year old Harry Garland cited by Rep Jones in backing the bill to end the juvenile court system loopholes. The bill passed the house 2 to 17. It requires at least five days written notice to parents guardians with a brief charge summary and hearing time and place. Ques cited Garland being railroaded and hearings may be public with parental presence. Shorthand records may be kept and continuances granted on party request. An appeal from juvenile court is provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Harry Garland
Reform School
Representative Jones
Jones
Garland
Edura
Cuirdinne
Fight Over Telephone Regulation Sparks House Debate
Des Moines April 1 A fight is promised in the house over a bill to regulate long distance charges by telephone companies. The sitting committee urged indefinite postponement, a minority report led by Rogers of Carroll supported recording the measure, and an attempt to secure a special order failed. The bill targets big companies charging high rates to crowd out smaller lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Rogers
Carroll
Minor changes in House road bill in Ellwood proposal
Describes House action on a road funding bill in Des Moines with Ellwood provision details for state highway counsel hires and bridge funding, plus Senate amendments and a concurrent resolution urging federal action on related road work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gill
Fragmented Local Notice Points To Public Sale
A damaged text fragment suggests a local public sale notice with partial details about action and authorities, readable elements include a road and public works context, but specifics are unclear.
Iowa Moves To Ban Tipping On July First
Des Moines reports that Iowa may ban tipping on July 1 after Governor Chirke signals no reversal. The Hagemann bill, passed by the Senate and adopted by the House, targets service industries and applies fines from five to twenty five dollars for both tip giver and recipient. If signed, the measure becomes law starting July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tes Moines
Chirke
Iowa
Hagemann
Senate
House
Paterson
Tagemann
Petition Seeks Railroads’ Answers on Favoritism
A Missouri petition filed in Jefferson City asks railroads to show if funds were squandered and contracts awarded to relatives of railroad officials. The inquiry targets Chicago Burlington & Quincy, Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul, Chicago Great Western, Missouri Pacific & Mountain, and others.
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Jefferson City
Missouri Public
McCauil
Kinsine
Che
Railroad Committee
The
Producens
Shippers’ & Consummers’ Protective League
McCaull
Umber
Chicago
Burlington & Quincy
Milwaukee & Bt
Presl
Bt Leute
San Francisco
Missouri Pacific & Mountain
Czar Accused of Jewish Genocide by American Unions
Five American Jewish labor groups issue a joint statement denying wartime persecution of Jews in Russia and condemning Prussian policy aimed at exterminating the Jewish race. They say about 7000 American workers support the protest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tussia
Husasia
United Hebrew ‘Trades
Jewish National Workers’ Alliance of America
Jewieh Bocaliet Labor Part
Jewish Socialist Federation of America
The
Workmen's Circle
United States
DEDICATE STRAUS FOUNTAIN IN NEW YORK PARK
The dedication of a granite and bronze fountain in Straus Park memorializes Mr and Mrs Straus who lost their lives in the Pituns Bins three years ago. The ceremony proceeds under private subscription with Mayor Mitchel and others listed on the program in the park overlooking the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Straus Park
Aie Belcher Straua
Witiel
Patrick Lloyd Dies at 103 in Milbank
Obituary notes Patrick Lloyd aged 103, died in Milbank after a long life. Born in Lair Ireland, he lived in Chathuin New Brunswick and passed away on April 15.
Dam Break Tragedy Cuts Deep in Vielimik Area
A dam break near Vielimik Ark August 18 releases floodwaters from the Little Dioforudy river, flooding the St Johns area and causing multiple deaths. The failure endangers Holbrook region and jeopardizes water supply used to irrigate 10 000 acres. Among the dead are local residents including children of Mronod Mere and grandchild of Rachel Berry, a teacher in the Armenia state legislature.
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Vielimik
Ark
Agu
Joly
Apeldane
St Johns
Holbrook
Dite
Idamare
Bias Horne
Mronod Mere
Kite Polier
Mire
Rachel Berry
Armena
Lyma Reservels
Packing Houses Pay High Freight Rate on Coal
Chicago witnesses say Missouri river packing houses face higher coal freight costs due to distance and service. Swift & Co and Armour & Co officials detailed coal movements from Kansas fields to Kansas City St Joseph and South Omaha plants, noting higher car mile earnings to Missouri river points than to Kansas City. Commissioner Daniels denied withdrawal of the proposed rate increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Missouri River
Kansas Fields
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kansin
Kansas City
St. Joseph
South Omaha
Swift & Co
R. O'Hara
Kansas Field
W. W. Manker
Armour & Co
Casino Sioux City
Iowa
Nts
Viera
Manker
Kansas
Missouri
Misanuri
Daniels
Interesute
Vermin Drive Spurs German War Efforts
Berlin appeals by the central gifts committee urge every German to donate at least one mark for soldiers. major Berlin banks have begun deposits and the fund grows daily. The urgent epidemic among troops, worsened by exhausted supply lines, prompts the largest charitable drive of the war to aid the wounded and invalided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Chicago seeks workers for boatyard ad on April day
In Chicago on April 11 an advertisement seeks eleven skilled mechanics for work aboard a boatyard project. Applications are to be submitted by the given deadline through a Pittsburgh agency, with the posting indicating a wage or salary to be offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Fileburgh
Becles
Carpenters, unions threaten mass strike in wage dispute
About 90 000 workers prepared to strike over wages affecting construction in Chicago and a ripple across industries. Officials warned of costly delays with 4000 buildings under construction and projects like Field Museum and a new terminal at risk if carpenters quit. A “copper riveted” pact among unions seeks to enforce the standard agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apel
Worldealom
Vinlon Fundquarter
Tolly Te
Pial
Carpenters
Wren
Caenter
Peters
Thothahler
Chicago
Huilding
Sear
Mm ON
Orala
Constrictore Fuo Players' Association
Field Museum
union #tetien
Carpbentora
Carpenters’ and Contractor’ Association
Milwaukee to buy Midland Continental railway line
Reports from railroad circles say Milwaukee road will acquire Midland Continental from Fulgeley Wintleton ND, with transfer planned April 17. The line runs from here to Wimbledon ND and to Winnipeg, Can, and may extend toward Abervien and into Canada, promising access to rich grain country.
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Freeley
Milwaukee Road
Midland Bar Rental
Fulgeley Wintleton
N. D
Midhid Continents
Rifles
Wimbledon No DA
Sametown
Wimbleton
Winnipeg
Can
Milwaukee
Northern Pacific
Edgeley
Here
North Dakota
Abervien
Canrilion
Miwauker
Gandad
United States
Iit
Enormous Prices Recorded for Art Collection Sale
New York April 15 A grand art sale drew crowds to a mixed collection of etchings engravings and books. The event topped estimates with total sales reported around 447 000 dollars including high bids for rare prints by notable artists and a volume of London produced engravings. Proceeds supported various buyers and institutions as the market showcased strong demand for masterworks and antique volumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ion
Vravien Iver
Hell
Amera
City Norhoed
Yale
London
Puebtrningen
Ana Pel
Hope Patie
Neetu
Stock Exchange Seat Sells for 59000 in New York Auction
The New York Stock Exchange seat sold for 59 000 currency units drawing bids as traders and members watched. The sale followed a tense session with several participants observing the proceedings and reporting on the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stock Exchange
Lincoln seeks to attract steel works for speedway
A fragmentary report notes Jack Mylan believes Lincoln could host a speedway project with backing from local patrons. The article hints at hopes to secure public support and a vote on proposed development in the city.
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Carpathian Rus
East Dukla Pass
Uzsch
Rome
Salonika
House of Common
Harold J. Tennant
John Preech
Daily Express
Preemysl
Mungary
Tag
East Dukla
Felaorsebours
Urther
Supreme Cops
Phether
Question
Ip Ching
Sam
Gureau
Elwood
Dee Moines
Elswood
Bennate
Benator Halkern
Bronx County
Johnton
Cos
United Situles
Etna
Cuttania
Owa
Straus Fountain
Abraham Lincoln
Poe
Torii
Atherivah Erie Iin
Amerhan Geni
Wieatifnietiig
Rank Oliver
Wilifred Loarter
Wilitrod
Lute Howe
Otal
Mr. Oliver
Midland Continental
Pia
Oguune
Olver
Lincoln
Jack Mylan
Wolland
Mohion
Neatherhounds
Agil MM
Ktvet
Tia Wieune
Jenette Chae
Boddiwanel
Dy Cherian
Cuxshawem
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