Germanic reply awaited as border seals Americans
Berlin reports the German note reply could come by week’s end with possible presentation on Saturday. The Bund says Germany may drop the Sussex denial, while frontier closures hinder Americans leaving via Switzerland. Berlin seeks clarity on American demands, with Von Hethmann Hollweg meeting the Kaiser’s aides and Gerard to assess acceptable concessions amid a submarine dispute.
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Berlin
London
Geneva
Switzerland
Paris
William
Germany
Constance
Baden
United States
Gerard
von Hethmann-Hollweg
Rethmann- Hollweg
Holliday
Washington
America
Wilson
Birdman engages German Zeppelin in aerial duel
London reports Yarmouth and Lowestoft bombardment by German warships. four killed and 12 wounded. Paris notes a French aeroplane and a Zeppelin duel at 4000 meters off Zeebrugge, nine incendiary shells fired. a French torpedo boat from Ostend and a German Fokker plane also involved. a German aircraft was shot down near Lunéville.
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London
Yarmouth
Lowestoft
Paris
Zeebrugge
Welock
Ostend
Luneville
France
Zeppelins Meet Red Hot Reception in England
Zeppelins that raided the east coast last night were held at a great height, likely by defensive fire. The London report notes the intruders lingered aloft, avoiding a low approach as authorities assess the damage and response.
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England
London
Steel Corporation Declares 14 Percent Quarterly Dividend
New York April 6 United States Steel Corp yesterday declared its quarterly dividend on common stocks at 14 percent. Total earnings for the quarter ending March 31 last amounted to 40,? million, breaking all previous records. Compared with the December 31 figure of 61,252,788, the new quarterly earnings set a prior high.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
Aspster
Thala
Nlo
President Wilson Votes for Himself in New Jersey
President Wilson arrives in Princeton to vote in the New Jersey presidential primaries and plant a tree on the Lincoln highway route. No contests for the Democratic national convention were reported as the president’s line appears favored.
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Princeton
N. J
Wilken
New Jersey
Lincoln
Alea
Wilson
Zeppelin Raid Over England Ends Without Casualties
A Zeppelin was illuminated by searchlights in Essex county outskirts and forced to retreat after shrapnel bursts. It hovered about ten minutes before gaining altitude and leaving. The official press bureau reports one hundred bombs dropped, but no casualties or damages have been tallied.
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Essex County
Atward
London
Zeppelina
England
British air battles total twenty nine yesterday
London reports the official statement says there was considerable aerial activity with twenty nine combats yesterday. one reconnaissance aircraft was persistently attacked but all attacks were driven off and two enemy machines fell inside German lines. our pilots later returned to base.
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London
Verdun Front Bombarded as German Assaults Continue
Paris reports heavy German bombardment on Verdun front west of the Meuse targeting Avecourt wood and trenches north of Hill No 304. In the Woevre a major gun duel occurred. The official French statement says several German prisoners were captured in yesterday’s attack north of the Aisne.
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Paris
Verdun
Meuse
Avecourt Wood
Aisne
Denies Hetty Green Is Seriously Sick
New York April 26 reports that Mrs Hetty Green wealthiest woman in the world was stricken with paralysis denied by her son Colonel Edward M R Green who said she contracted a slight ailment while out riding on Sunday and was up yesterday attending to business.
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New York
Hetty Green
Edward M. R. Green
Groen
Murderess to learn fate tonight in New York trial
New York April 26 Ida Sniffen Rogers on trial charged with the murder of her seven year old son John by administering poison. Evidence taking was virtually concluded yesterday. The defendant and her lawyer were not called to final proceedings tonight as the fate of the accused hangs in the balance.
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New York
Ida
Sniffen Rogers
John
Peeta
Lorrye
Eleton Kees
Congress May Begin Inquiry Into Propaganda of Germans
Washington April 27. Congress may investigate German propaganda campaigns flooding telegraph lines. Senators and representatives from the Midwest pressed for disclosure of who supplied the prepared telegram forms and who funded their delivery. More than 60,000 telegrams were received. the American Truth Society led by Peter Hexamer of Philadelphia is named as backing the propaganda against President Wilson.
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Congress
Germany
Washington BC
Middle West
Ing
American Truth Society
Peter Hexamer
Philaelphia
Wilson
American Troops Engage Bandits in Chihuahua Action
Field reports show Colonel George A. Dodd leading cavalry against Villistas at Tomechic in western Chihuahua. Two Americans killed, three wounded. six Mexicans dead, 19 wounded. eleven horses and arms captured. Villa not with the command. Reinforcements and pursuit extend toward Manzaca as Pershing orders await.
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Dodd
Columbus
N. M
George A. Dodd
Williams
Tomechic
Sierra Madres
Chihuahua
Villa
Baca
Cervantes
Dominguez
Rios
Moncava
Tomachic
Chihuahua City
Villiatas
Nhiat
Manzaca
Minaca
Pershing
Rebels to March on Peking and Buna From Shanghai Dispatch
A Shanghai dispatch to the Chinese Republic association reports a rebel advance on Peking ordered by Chinese revolutionists. Leaders Lu Ung-Ting and Ling Chi Kwang command hundreds of thousands marching from southeastern provinces toward Peking, with sea transport aiding movement and Chen Chung Huen named military governor of Kwang Tung.
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San Francisco
Cal
Peking
China
Shanghai
Luy Ung-Ting
Yuon Shi Kai
Kwang S
Lunk Chi Kwang
Kwang Tung
Yuan Shi Kai
Pe- King
Po-chi-l
Chinese Republic Association
Chen Chung Huen
Revolutioniata
Ohio primaries reveal party slates and apathy
Columbus reports distinct apathy in state wide presidential preference primaries. Republican Theodore E. Burton tops GOP delegates, while Wilson leads Democrats for renomination. Delegates elected include Warren G. Harding, Frank B. Willis, John J. Sullivan, Win Cooper Rooter, and Jomen Mox among others. Early returns show Wilson lacking enough votes for renomination, with Pomerene and other names also noted.
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Columbus
Ohio
Republican and
Democratic Organization
Statewlie
Theodore E. Burton
Wilson
Thomas R. Marshall
Theodore Roosevelt
Henry Ford
Chas B. Hughes
Wm. J. Bryan
Jrge
Warren G. Alarding
Frank B. Willis
John J. Sullivan
Aneveland
Win
Cooper Rooter
Cincinnati
Jomen Mox
Jamos F. Campbell
Judson Bairman
Atlee Porgevene
Frank & Monoort
Calumbun
Mabowt Tyet
Renator Pomerene
Trooper wounded in skirmish near Sutevo reported
New reports from April 27 indicate sniping near Sutevo with an American trooper wounded in front of his tent. An encoun ter between Lt Alden M Graham and a Villista captain below Namiqui left Graham dead? No, the Villista captain killed and his cap with seven pounds of silver lace brought into camp. Headquarters says Scott-Obregon talks will be at Caldad Porfirio Lila across the Rio Grande from Eagle Pass. Car arrangements proceed for officials to Eagle Pass tonight.
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N. My
Sutevo
Alden M. Graham
Namiqui Aleo
Gira
San Antonio
Tex
Caldad
London Government Proposes Compulsory Military Draft
In London yesterday, Asquith on behalf of the government announced plans for compulsory military service. The proposal aims to secure 50,000 volunteers and calls for a four week trial period before enforcement begins, with efforts to recruit from unmarried and other eligible men. Opposition voices among unionists and conscriptionists warned of insufficient manpower and legal hurdles.
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London
Asquith
Lehalft
Suj Bir
Edward Am
War costs soar to ninety million daily says new bank booklet
A Mechanics & Metals National Bank report estimates daily war costs at 90 million with England France and Germany bearing portions. Projected total cost by August could reach 46 billion, far surpassing national debt and Panama Canal expenses. The booklet warns two years of war would exceed current expenditures by wide margins.
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New York
Mechanics & Metals National Bank
England
France
Angela
Teutonic Efpires
Britain
Germany
Republican Convention Date Set for July 5
Pierre, April 1 The Republican state committee announced the convention date as July 5. The event will follow a midday session and precede party meetings elsewhere in the state.
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Pierre
Republican State Committee
IOWA LAKES VERFLOW MEETS SPEECH ON PROPONENT PROTECTION
The executive council held a session at Spirit Lake to discuss measures for protecting property and water resources around Spirit Lake and nearby lakes. The meeting, dated August 22, addressed oversight and management actions for regional safeguards.
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den Mulnes
Atiaie Executive Council
Rome
German Irish interests in America tied to Dublin plot
Miners in New York face a potential 76 000 strong strike as union leaders meet to review a deadlocked wage dispute with anthracite operators after seven weeks of talks. The miners may proceed to a convention on May 2 if negotiations fail, amid weak prospects for resolution. Papers seized in Von Igel office reveal activity about uprisings in the country as Ambassador Spring-Rice gets a warning that harsh treatment of a leader could doom English servants.
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New York
Mine Workers of America
General Board
The
Mine Workers’ Union
Sid
von Igel
Papen
Spring-Rice
Washington, D. C
Department of Justice
Wolfe von Igel
Franz von Papen
Ireland
John B. Stanehfield
Lansing
Stanehfield
Cecil Spring-Rice
State Department
Roger Casement
House Delays Army Bill Conferees Meet to Begin Ratification
Washington reports Democratic leaders defeated Mann’s bid to attach unamended army legislation for conference. Senate conferees named include Chamberlain and Warren. Debate focused on a nitrate plant provision and a 250,000 standing army plus federal Volunteer force, with fierce cross‑chamber differences on National Guard strength and federal control.
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Mann
Lemuer Wilteheeck
Militer
Benator Chemberlain
Peekhoam
Breverard de Pontage Warren
Virginia
Dent
Alabama
California
Bovine
Lemont
Wisconsin
Longworth
Chin
Hay
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Senate
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National Guard
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Army General Staff
Foreign trade dents coastal lines in shipping case
Interstate Commerce Commission hearings on the Intermountain ice case closed after cross examining Jack son of the American Hawaiian Steamship Co. He said many vessels of 2000 tons or more could serve coastwise trade, but would be idle for traffic since they would earn more from foreign trade.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
They
Jackson
American Hoawaiian Steamship Company
Oast Co Ok
New York
Archangel
Drying Parks Policy Moves in Senate Report
A fragment notes a proposed measure to make parks dry by restricting the Interior Department from actions affecting any habitat or individual, tied to a land committee report. The wording is garbled but implies a prohibition on certain trade or leverage related to pork, forests, and public lands, as presented to the Senate.
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Warrington
Ajil ‘i
National Porke and Forest
Senate
Putite Land Committee
Noopetary of the Interior
Mawar
British and Irish turmoil spurs Dublin unrest and Casement trial
Reports from Dublin and London describe a widening Irish revolt with 10,000 rebels opposing British rule and martial law proclaimed in Dublin. Sir Roger Casement is transported to London for trial on treason charges as Britain moves to curb the uprising and inform neutral powers of the German threat amid ongoing war tensions.
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England
Roger
London
New York
Ireland
Dublin
John MacNeill
Irish Volunteers
Irish Volunteer
Sir Roger Casement
Germany
Excort
Metropolitan
Roger Casement
Eloven
Hoor
Arthur Laneh
Lynch
House of Commots
The
Daily Express
Augustine Birrell
House of Commons
Taye
Daitty Chronicle
Fenethon Jarelin
Amy Ceanment
Birrell
Calloun
Tignes
Tim
Iceland
Amelia
Treland
Casualties in Lowestoft bombardment and chase by British ships
London April 27 Twenty five casualties in dead and wounded resulted from the German airship bombardment of Lowestoft and the subsequent running fight with the British light cruiser squadron and destroyers. All the ships returned safely. A British destroyer sustained engine room damage and four crew were Iceland. The Times naval expert calls the raid not reckless but purposeful, possibly a reprisal or test of British dispositions.
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London
Lowestoft
Clarnin
North Sea
Iceland
Ie Weneraly
Lewestoll
Zeehrugie
Noted patent medicine maker John A Patten dies in Tennessee
John A Patten president of the Chattanooga Medicine Company in Chattanooga Tennessee died today after a brief illness. He attended a trial related to his companys alleged publication in a medical journal and was active in the Metha church, holding several offices. News of his death followed reports of his involvement in a later medical controversy.
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John A. Patten
Chattanooogia Medicne Company
Chattanooga
Tenn
Patten
Medcine
Amercon Medical Aew
Medical Association
Fatten
Ecelow
Basten
Hoxtingw April 25 Protest and Militia Called Out
The article reports a rioting incident linked to the Cable Company in Hoxtingw with the militia called out. Workers faced wages disputes with the company offering low pay per hour, sparking unrest and tension between labor and management.
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Hoxtingw
Divikera
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