Debate Opens on Army Bill During War Power Clash
Washington April 23 the administration war arms measure faces a major fight in both houses. Chairman Dent and nine military committee members lead the Republican case for volunteers in increments of 300000 with the draft as last resort. Representative Kahn will present administration views as debate commences and a vote likely by Wednesday after eighteen hours of general debate.
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Needs of Russia Turn to United States for Aid
Petrograd and Ayr report Russia seeks money ammunition and railway rolling stock from the United States to aid mobilization and protect trade routes. Foreign Minister resigns to modernize transport and expedite shipments to Archangel and Vladivostok, strengthening allied effort against Germany.
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New Mexico Battleship Launched in Wartime Ceremony
New York April 23. The battleship New Mexico was launched at the New York Navy yard in a wartime ceremony with few frills. Only naval officers, newspaper men, and Miss Margaret C. De Baca, daughter of New Mexico’s governor, witnessed the christening as a bottle broke over the prow. Guards protected the new ship while the crew cheered as it slid into the water. Two sister ships, Mississippi and Idaho, follow in the New Mexico class.
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British Cannon Again In Action In World War I Front
British artillery resumes heavy bombardment along the Arras to Lens sector with strong German resistance near Havrincourt wood. French duels continue south between the Somme and Oise as German assaults fail with heavy losses. Italian and eastern fronts report intense bombardments and fighting around Maredougia and Doiran.
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Governors Invite War Conference in National Capital
Governors of all states were asked by the council of national defence to send representatives to Washington on May 2 for a conference on state cooperation in World War I. Military affairs and the food situation will be the key topics, with heads of state defence councils invited as delegates. thirteen councils already exist and more will be formed by meeting time. Two German destroyers sunk near Dover during a raid, with five taking part. British patrols damaged no ships and 118 Germans were saved.
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Miss Bobo Rodriguez Seeks Sailors for United States Recruit
Miss Bobo Rodriguez launches recruitment drive targeting sailors for the United States. She urges qualified applicants to join military service, outlining eligibility and service benefits while promoting national duty.
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Destroyer Smith Attacked by German Submarine Near New York
A German submarine fired on the American destroyer Smith ninety miles southeast of New York City just after midnight Tuesday April 17. The destroyer engaged its gun crew and the submarine disappeared, leaving a torpedo wake seen about thirty yards from the war vessel.
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Reds Vanquish Cubs in Seventh Inning Rally
Cincinnati defeats Chicago 7 to 5 in the first game of the series as six hits in the seventh inning spark the win. Roush injured while sliding into second. Wisepiied by Groh in the fourth. Other scores note St Louis and Chicago lineups. National League action across several parks on April 2.
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British War Delegation Arrives in Capital for Peace Talks
Five thousand people greet the British war commission led by Arthur Balfour at Union Station. Sir Cecil Spring Rice and Colville Barclay accompany the party as they tour Washington and prepare to cooperate with U.S. leaders for a lasting peace. The group then travels toward Halifax and on to Mt Adams after leaving England aboard a fast cruiser.
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Appointment of Dutch Belgium Governor General
A Hanover newspaper reports Colonel General Faron Von Falkenhausen has been named governor general of Belgium succeeding General Von Bissing who died days earlier in Amsterdam on April 23.
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Quarrel About the War Ends in Murder Suicide
Yonkers New York April 23 Rev Robert F Berry pastor of a Presbyterian church killed his wife and mother in law after quarrels over the war. He wounded his sister in law then shot himself leaving a two word note insane Prussians. Earlier report says Berry bought a pistol and joined a home defense group amid pro-German tensions. Publishers Fight Censorship New York April 23 Publishers associations condemn espionage act censorship as attack on free thought and speech urging Senators and Representatives to oppose the measure. Mexicans Arrested Toledo April 25 Three men named Betener Martinez and Rodinche accused of tearing an American flag from a citizen and will be tried for mutilating the flag.
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Germans Urged to Persevere for Bread, War Funds
Amsterdam reports a Nort dutsche Allgemeine Zeitung appeal urging Germans not to give up for a mouthful of bread. The statement claims America discovered England will be beaten and questions whether Germany should let America profit. It warns that all is at stake as the war continues.
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Boy's Life Crushed Out Four Others Hurt In Crash
Columbus April 23 A five passenger automobile returning from a fishing trip left Goodale boulevard northwest of the city. The car turned over twice on a ten foot embankment after a collision with another vehicle. William Zuler, nine, was killed and Edward Frizzell, seven, was badly hurt along with four others, including Edward Frizzell the driver, as the group suffered serious injuries.
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Italy warned of Austrian punitive expedition drive
Italy warns the public of a likely Austrian and German offensive along the Tren tino and Carso fronts. General De Rossi confirms preparations as Austrian aim to push toward Brescia and Vicenza, threaten Padua Venice railroad, and cut Italian forces from the peninsula.
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Buckeye Briefs: Guardsman Killed Near Cincinnati
Private Davie Dy Hagle of Dayton was killed while guarding a trestle near Cincinnati. He was caught between two trains and his body was mangled.
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Auto Turnover Fatality Near Minersburg Ohio
A crash near Minersburg Ohio killed Sheriff W O Miller s ex Count Commissioner Philip Deetz. His daughter and Miss Mabel Horne were in the car the accident occurred east of here.
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Sir Sam Hughes on War Mission Revealed
Former Canadian minister Sir Sam Hughes was reported to be on a war mission abroad. Details on the assignment and destination were not disclosed in the fragment.
Oversubscribed War Security Offering Stirs Washington
April 23 Washington reports the first Americal war securities issue heavily oversubscribed. Twenty thousand in treasury certificates were offered only to urban financial institutions, signaling a strong patriotic response unseen in any nation during a major public loan drive. The oversubscription suggests substantial public support for the war effort.
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Woman's Admission Ended Nine Unborn Lives in April
Mathe Castle and Mis Mars Osell are jailed over a death at Theamer mansion. Castle claims she killed nine unborn children during surgery years ago, while details imply a troubled marriage and alleged attempts to hide the outcomes. Guardsman was shot and wounded in the incident.
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