Americans Die In Naval Destroyer Collision
Two separate reports detail deadly clashes in European waters. Four Americans died when the American destroyer Manley collided with a British destroyer, with several others injured. In WALLINGTON, another collision between an American and a British destroyer left one officer and three enlisted men killed and many wounded, as Admiral Sims and the navy department await full details.
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Washington
Hleui
Richard Mel Call Eliate
New York
Cnltent States
Manley
Ae Mary Department
Leon
New York City
Coil Hall
Henry Hat
Tigrey Avenue
Charleston
W.va
Touts Cohen
Charles Magani
West Springfield
Wallington
Admiral Sims
Navy Department
First Ward
Stuts
Seized Dutch Ships To Be Placed In Use Immediately
United States authorities announce seizure of Dutch merchant vessels amid German pressure and public justification by executive declaration. Officials say Holland will not side with Germany and that seizure preserves U S and Britain interests while avoiding diplomatic compromise.
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Germany
Holland
Betiivedt Holl
Ottiriats
Gueare
Wintler
Lt Wan
Cnercion
Lai
United States
Dutch ships seized in New York harbor calm display
In New York harbor armed crews from the Brooklyn navy yard seized Dutch vessels under Wilson's proclamation. No excitement occurred as skeleton crews left Dutch ships quietly. The Nieuw Amsterdam and other steamers faced iron seizure despite a US promise to allow return to Holland after their Atlantic crossing last month. The largest vessel here registered 12,527 gross tons with Dutch ships near 230,000 tons total in the vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wison
United States
Fagklyn Navy Yard
Teroland Ara
Nieuw Amsterdam
Holland
Atlantic
No Decision at Hearing on Viaduct in Pittsburgh
At a public hearing the proposed viaduct over Mahoning avenue drew testimony on heavy rail and auto crossing use. Officials from Mayor Newell to factory managers detailed the safety and congestion issues, while rail interests signaled willingness to share costs, suggesting the viaduct may be approved soon.
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A, D. Newell
Seventh Ward
W. C. Shanafelt
A. A. Raney
J. Burns
A. ¢. Wirde
C. P Brown Dente
Mahoning Avenue
W. C. Graham
Standard Steel Car Company
Iien
Pyle
Shenango
Ameri and Tin Plate Company
Erin
M. North
Ava Tal
B. O
R&p
A McCastin
Pitletuirg
Lake Erie
Norman Martin
Traction Company
CT Akens
Sean
Wiiing Cor
Acon Ani
Tan Elie
France Times Air Raids Motion Arouses Contention
International dispatch notes a debate in France over reprisal air raids on German cities in response to Allied strikes. Publicist Custovy Horse argues for targeting Essen’s Krupp works, while opposition grows. France anticipates Allied airpower gains as debate continues. Henry Hadger returns from Elwood City business trip.
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Aerviesi Pati
Custovy Horse
la Victoire
France
Essen
Krupt
America
Aerial Armata
Henry Hadger
East Long Avenue
Elwood City
Hun Troops Advancing Across Northern and Southern Russia
Dispatches report German forces again pressing forward in both northern and southern Russia as they target Moscow and Petrograd. The German war office says the Ukrainian advance aims to clear a route from Glocpel toward the north, with movements near the Pug river and villages south of Kiev close to the Rogmantan frontier.
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Wopumagen
Russia
Moscow
Petrograd
German War Office
Ukrainia
Gloepel
Lazur
Lenroot Wins Wisconsin Senate Nomination War Era Note
Lenroot wins Republican nomination for Wisconsin senator as toll shows Lenroot 48 522 and Davies 4 173 among figures. Democratic opponent Davies 14 262. Nerger 46 645. Total 498 818 votes. many districts unreported push state total near 300 000. party lines blur as national speakers converge. Berger draws pacifist support. campaign framed as pro war unity.
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Wisconsin
Lenrnot
Joseph Navies
Victor Derger
Uhe
House of Representatives
Wilson
Davies
Téurnol
Republican Committee
Berger
Lenroot
Sey
Srom
Taft Visits Shenango Tin Mill Amused by Plant Size
Taft toured Shenango Tin Mill, greeted by D S Pyle and Frank McMeens, examined the hot mill, cold rolling, annealing, and finishing departments. He praised the plant as impressive, noted the large size, and spoke to workers before joining a ceremony with singing and a platform draped in flags.
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Ieat Crowe
Shenango Mill
Taft
Shenango
Pyle
Frank McM Tees
Iinense
Tart
Tafl
Taftag
Mr. Tate
Maneager
D. 5
Llewellyn Jonees
Warren x. Weido
Patto
Curther
Tim
Talis Matetrous
Arenthinga
Spyalie
Taft Addresses Workers at Shenango Mill Visit
Former President Taft spoke to workers and students at Shenango mill yards praising labor, urging food and ammunition production for the war, and highlighting women’s crucial role. He toured Lawrence Mihoningtown schools before departing by private car amid cheers and flags.
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Ile
Galigan
Taft
Palluro
Kateer
Russia
Kalger Windertaay
Ginentarth
Lin
Pyle
Ame
Lawrence School
Lawrence
Mihoningtown
Hach
Lkr
Shenango Mill Yards
Deaths of the Day Mrs Williged OMuet and Others
Obituary notices report Mrs. Williged Omutt of Wisingrove Pa and other deaths. Included are details of accidents, survivals, and upcoming funeral times at local homes and chapels. The notices name spouses, children, siblings, and addresses, with scattered dates and locations across Grove City, Erie, Princeton and New Castle.
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Williged
Omuet
Mada Pla
Masewell
William J. Omutt
Wisingrove
Omutt
Sta
Fallowice
N. A. Olfutt
Plaingrove
A M. Sudebaker
W. Norris
Norris
Mas
New Cast
Chalk Norcia
New Castle
Raith Edmonds Norels
Johan We Tr
Mary C. Norris
Ee Ee Ee Kelles
Pittedure
Dempsey Missed Title Fight in St Paul
The Dempsey Miske headline indicates a boxing match outcome unresolved with details about the venue in St Paul. It mentions purses and a possible future bout with prize money, noting managers Andy and Keatus and a capital city club involvement.
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Dempsey-Miske
St, Paul
Reternationat
Nena Fervicet
Chicago
Jink Reng Toy Fur
Bern
Payton
Annowicht
Jatt Andy
Miske
Jack Keatus Fur
Dempesy
Meddy
Cabinet At The Hague Is Menaced
London dispatch reports that Dutch shipping in British and American ports has been seized as the Dutch government fails to enter a mercantile accord with the Allies. Queen Wilhelmina is disturbed as debate in The Hague continues without a vote of censure. The Dutch colonial holdings loom large, with 783 009 square miles of territory and a population rivaling the mother country. Germany pressures the Netherlands to cut aid to the Allies, threatening its global colonies if entry into the war occurs.
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London
Ine
the Hague
Copenhagen
Dutch Partiauidit
Wilhelmina
Holland
Germany
Genyon
Jvc
jGermany
Wesk
India
Molland
Dingers
Jalland
Nothern Croutier
North Sea
Terrific bombardment on the British front claims
German artillery roars along the Western Front from the Scarpe east of Arras to the St Quent in area. Observers fear a major German drive may follow, with reports of intensified ammunition and troop preparation. British and French fronts have extended northward, raising fears of a multi sector assault.
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Atras
Soetar
Copenhagen
Berlin
Souis
Holand
Germany
Western Front
von Ifindenburg
SS. Quentin
Wich
Artilary
Hundred And Three Fire Alarms In 1918
The article notes 103 fire alarms for 1918 with two calls yesterday. At 1:45 PM a fire struck a home on Atlantic Avenue where children played with matches, causing minor damage estimated at $10. The second alarm came from box 217 at 6:20 PM for a grass fire on the Neshannock Avenue hillside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urman
Atlantic Avenue
Neshannock Avenue
No icing On Hot Cross Buns Order In Easter Making
Food Administrator John A McKeea received a state order from Howard Heinz during Easter forbidding icing on hot cross buns and limiting ingredients. The directive places buns under Glass Gog rules as part of seasonal production. Ralph B Payne of East Washington Street is home on furlough from Columbus Barracks.
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John A. McKea
Howard Heinz
Ralph B. Payne
East Washingtom Street
Payne
Columbus Barracks
War Garden Work Starts Citywide Planting Effort
War garden work begins with city officials announcing official duties and securing vacant ground for plots. The board of education loans ten acres on Cunningham Avenue for the Junior High building, slated to be completed by April. Citizens are urged to apply for a plot by signing the coupon in the daily papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inala
Board of Education
War Garden Committee
Cunnigham Avenue
Kehnol
Tota
Ott
Lata
Asatened
Do You Want A Lot To Garden
A damaged OCR note asks readers if they want a lot to garden and self sufficiency. It mentions a coupon to mail to a board of trade for a rural or urban allotment and asks about the longest travel distance to potential jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayers
Board of Trade
Nail
Rado Repass Dos
Greer Building
Chicago Grand Opera Company Loss Reported
Chicago March 21 report states the Chicago Grand Opera Company lost 190000 last season. War charity activities, blizzard weather, and a bomb scare are noted as factors. About 22 Chicago millionaires and patrons are preparing for a major fundraising effort.
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Chicago Grand Opera Company
Cnternational News Service
Chicago
Chicago Grand Opera Co
Acaré
Chicago Millonaires
Mangels of
Art
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