US Ultimatum to Germany Over Submarine Warfare
Washington warns Germany that the United States will sever diplomatic relations if its current submarine warfare against passenger and freight vessels continues. The note cites the Sussex torpedoing as proof of German intent and urges immediate abandonment of such tactics. US presses for adherence to international law amid rising war tensions.
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America
Germany
United States
United Streat
Sussex
Toulon
New York
Herald
Wilson
the Times
Tribune
Hether
Wholesale Massacre of Greeks Reported in Saloniki Dispatch
London reports wholesale massacres of Greeks at Adrianople, Constantinople, and Smyrna. The dispatch says Turks and Bulgarians ally to kill 400 and wound 60 in Adrianople and Dematica, raid Smyrna villages with 200 killed and many wounded, and that Constantinople saw serious massacres with figures unavailable. All events dated April 14.
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London
Adrianople
Constantinople
Smyrna
Saloniki
Morning Post
Dematica
Allies and Greece in Aegean Waters Explain Troop Aid
London reports Sir Edward Grey said entente allies acted in Greek territorial waters after Greece asked for help to aid Serbia. He noted Greece’s protests, the invitation’s origin, and the change in Greek policy. Allies cannot withdraw from promise, with Corfu as Serbian refuge and Saloniki guarding ships from German submarines.
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London
Greece
Serbia
Edward Grey
House of Commons
Corfus
Saloniki
Greek
Aegean Sea
Labor Shortage Phenomena Faces Western Canada
A Saskatoon delegation in Ottawa warns of unusual labor shortages in the west and east, with farmhand and lumberman shortfalls risking delays in seeding and river drives. The group including Mayor L McL Young and ex-mayor Clinkskill plans to press authorities on the issue.
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Prairie
Saskatoon
Dr. L. McL. Young
Clinkskill
8. W. Johns
Saskatoon Board of Trade
Johns
Enlistments for Three Months Ottawas
In the three months of this year Ottawa reported 88 575 men enlisted for overseas service. Ontario divisions totaled 9 254 for Jet division 22 436 third division 10 039 Quebec divisions 5 235 and 1 460 for the 11th division maritime provinces 7 311 Manitoba and Saskatchewan 1 842 British Columbia and Yukon 6 762 and Alberta 7 147. Enlistments in March reached 22 705 compared with 29 212 in January and 26 458 in February.
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Quebec
Maritime Provinces
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
British Columbia
Yukon
Alberta
German Torpedo Works Wrecked in Explosion
A Reuters report from Copenhagen cites a Kieler Zeitung despatch stating a large explosion last Friday destroyed the new torpedo works at Wilhelmshaven. Many killed and others wounded, with the facilities recently completed and inspected by Emperor William on February 5.
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London
Reuter
Copenhagen
Kieter Zettung
Wilhelmshaven
William
Germans Cross Greek Frontier Near Doiran
Salobiki reports German troops crossed the Greek frontier near Doiran and destroyed railway culverts amid fears of an Entente advance. The report notes German actions aimed at hampering Allied movements.
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London
Reuter
Salobiki
Doiran
Men Who Sunk Sussex Captured and Prisoners Held
London reports The French have captured the submarine that torpedoed the Sussex and taken the crew and commander as prisoners. The item cites a Daily newspaper account of the capture and ongoing inquiries.
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Sussex
London
Dally
Deliverance of Peter from Prison Faithful Prayers Answer
A Sunday school text reflects on Acts chapter 12 and Peter's delivery from Herod's prison. It contrasts faithful prayer with human doubt and notes how an angel frees Peter as believers pray, then Peter reports to the saints at Mary’s house.
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Saul
Jerusalem
Antioch
House of Mary
Peter
Satan
Paul
God
Herod
James
Ward
God of Israel
Pete
Caesarea
Tribute to Canadian troops as house approves memorial resolution
Ottawa reports the house unanimously adopted a resolution praising Canadian expeditionary forces. Sir Robert Borden and Sir Wilfrid Laurier led as the banner toward commemorating the Battle of St Juden Hill with flags on public buildings on the 22nd of April. Canada has enlisted 310,000 men with over 100,000 since January.
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Ottawa
House
Canada
St Juden
Dominion
Robert Borden
Wilfrid Laurier
Sir Robert Borden
Empire
France
Belgium
Princess Patricia's
Sir Hubert
Borden
Front News From War Fronts In Europe
Weather disrupting operations in France near Verdun with intermittent engagements along the British front. Artillery duels persist at the skull bridgehead with no clear advantage. Reports claim Italian and Austrian clashes over Col di Lana and Lugana valley with ongoing mining and counterattacks.
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London
France
Verdun
Belgium
Tke Skull
Petrograd
Teuton
Galicia
Popovramoghile
Col di Lana
Lugana
Milner Pushes for Compulsory Military Service in Lords
Lord Milner introduces a motion in the House of Lords demanding universal compulsory military service. He says he acts with reluctance and notes the public discussion it may provoke. Marquis of Crewe, for the government, moves to adjourn citing ministers cannot yet state their position and the issue is complex. The house agrees to adjourn.
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London
House of
Marquis of Crewe
General Staff
Army Council
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