Germans Lose In Four Day Battle With U S Troops
German forces suffer heavy losses after four days of fighting with American troops near Appremont Forest. Allied forces report penetrations and counterattacks with machine guns and gas shell bombardments. Berlin claims gains as patrols and prisoners are noted amid confusion and high casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hels Minster
Cea Shah
Barkultan
Anporeria Unies
Seavey
Cerin
Geraguis
Yren
Iti
Leetebsyi
Tata
Neredien
Cece
Thor
Ecurier
Cite
Hellanintg
Berlin
Farmers Show Patriotism At County Extension Meet
County agricultural leaders gathered to discuss farmer support for Liberty bonds. Purdue Extension officials stressed patriotic investment while a county chairman voiced confident approval, signaling strong community response to the Liberty bond drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christie
Department of Agricultural Extension
Purdue
Ing
Furrie
Anita Baldwin Raises Big Animal Relief Fund
Anita Baldwin organizes a significant relief drive to support animals amid wartime farming shortages. The article notes farmers’ wartime roles and civic efforts, highlighting donations and community involvement to sustain animal welfare and food supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita Baldwin
Big Animal
Democracy and Freedom by John Fitzpatrick Rousing Labor Card
John Fitzpatrick, president of the Chicago Federation of Labor, urges solidarity against selfish interests and the German threat. He emphasizes democracy and freedom, calls for continued mobilization, and pledges support for Liberty bonds to defend America's future and labor gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fitzpatrick
Chicago Federation of Labor
Guy Main
America
King of Burglars to Die in May
The court sentences Foward de Weese to death for the murder of his wife, wife of FL W. Fisher, a New York hatterdasher. Judge Lewis Brown orders execution for May 24 after a prior conviction and a supreme court denial of a new trial.
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Howard de Weese
Wifte
Lukely
Foward de Weese
Lewis Brown
District Court
Te Weese
FL W. Fisher
New York
Supreme Court
Trans U S Prisoner Breaks Escape Route
A prisoner fled the facility with unknown accomplices, traversing routes through German areas and reaching Masel after a series of brief sightings and local pursuit efforts. Police and corrections officials issued alerts and initiated searches across multiple districts.
Watterson in Hospital in Louisville April 8
The Louisville Journal reports Li-Meary Watters is in hospital after an incident at The Nears tain Memorial. Details state condition and care measures continue as officials investigate what occurred.
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Watterson
Louisville
Meary Watters
Digar
Leto
Nearstain Memorial
God and God Who Soothe the Sorrow and Heal Pain
A poem laments tyranny and calls out cruelty attributed to Prussians as a blasphemous use of the name of God. It condemns torture, lies, loot, and hatred while praising compassion, faith, and human dignity. The piece contrasts sacred reverence with brutal aggression in wartime rhetoric.
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Cortuysion
Therr
Bank of Humanity rally calls for Liberty Bonds
A wartime propaganda piece urges citizens to subscribe to Liberty Bonds to fund the war effort. It emphasizes national unity, civilian sacrifice, and the duty of Americans to invest, portraying bond purchase as the simplest patriotic act and a path to world democracy.
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Dougal Fairbanks
Uncle Sam
Ufe
Bank of Humanity
Funds Will Speed Victory
Cyrus H. M. Cormick urges rapid subscriptions to the Third Liberty Loan, arguing that prompt, full support is essential for victory. He frames the loan as a patriotic duty and a guarantee backed by America’s strongest resources, more than a simple investment.
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Cyrus H. M Cormick
International Harvester Co
Republie
Be a Sport Invest in Bands and Pay Bills Like a Gentleman
A dated urging to support bands and wartime financial responsibilities. The speaker criticizes men who let others pay, urging Americans to share the burden and behave as principled sportsmen in the war effort.
Clemenceau Visits Front Amid War Briefings
Clemenceau visits the front as Paris reports on Allied actions. The scene includes French leadership alongside General Peat and British troops as the war continues with ongoing troop movements and morale.
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Clemenceau
Paris
Back Uncle Sam With Bonds
Message urging support for the government through Liberty Bond purchases as a lesson from wartime adversity. Appeals to national unity against German aggression and the need for citizen financial backing to sustain the war effort.
Bands Are Police Protection Rallying Public Support
The article argues that police protection is essential and links Liberty bonds to funding naval ships. It asserts bonds finance maritime defense and guard American borders and commerce against threats at sea.
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High Seas
America
Buy a Ticket for Big Game Liberty Bonds Rally
The speech urges purchase of Liberty bonds to support the army and war effort. It frames fans as young alternates from bleachers facing wartime challenges and urges buying bonds to fund equipment and supplies for victory.
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Liberty Bonds
Following False Gods and Civic Duty in A Nation
An editorial condemns shifting from thoughtful judgment to factional anger. It argues Americans must improve public education, combat corporate abuses, and pursue fair commerce. It calls for disciplined citizenry to sustain liberty, opportunity, and opportunities for immigrants through strong schools and governance.
German High Command Pivots to Break British Front
Fragmented dispatch reports high command directing present operations toward dislocating British forces. German plans focus on hammering positions between the Somme and the sea while preparing a northern drive to besiege Paris and cut Allied lines.
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Prince
Agril
Emeris
Freeh
Hammerhg
Dorent
Somme
Sea
Thie
Bringi Haut
Praiee
Corman
Parieipe Tog
Atenee
Thay Aena
von Arnis
von Tests
von Telow
Mirwitve
Sand von Bochus
Wiuids 3A
Dhrrings
Ethiine
Mayne
U-Boat Crew to Be Held as Prisoners of War
Washington reports that an entire German U-boat crew of 13 prisoners of war will land at an American port soon and be sent to a detention camp for the duration of the conflict. The crew includes commissioned officers, one warrant officer, and enlisted men from the C-65S submarine captured months ago and sunk after crew resisted the opening of seacocks.
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Washington
Unite States
Fin American
Fanning
Nicholson
Tur
United States
Plans for a broader war alliance with Germany and Finland
The Danish press reports that Loman and April W-Derminy approve four Great Link projects including the Petrograde Marmaneailway to the Arctic. If Germany stalls on the western front, a new war step is planned with Minnis and Japan, offering Siberia in a German Finnish alliance.
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Loman
Derminy
Arctic
Savedish
Copenhagen
Germany
Japan
Siberia
Liberty bonds urged as safety against autocracy
A wartime appeal urges Americans to invest in Liberty bonds to defeat Germany. The message argues government machinery and funding can end the war. It frames Liberty bonds as a safety measure and a personal contribution to victory.
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Germany
United States
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Harie Voesex
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AYU
Democracy and Freedom
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God
Wilbur D. Nesbit
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