Berlin Peace Speech Signals Olive Branch to France and Belgium
Berlin reports indicate Chancellor Bethmann Hollweg urged a limited peace plan with no general Belgian or French territory annexations. He spoke of possible gains in Courland and Lithuania while stressing defense of Germany and avoiding future wars, eliciting varied reaction across political groups.
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Yorx Times
Berlin
von Bethmann Hollweg
Reichstag
Germany
Centre Party
Lody
Belgium
Iie
Courland
Lithuania
Indlued
Ag Ander
Poland
France
German Night Storm Forces Hold At Haucourt Fall Near Douaumont
German attacks west of the Meuse report gains at Haucourt with French countermeasures and losses on both sides. French and German bulletin details bombardments near Avocourt Bethincourt and Douaumont while underground works are stormed on a 500 meter front. Berlin and Amsterdam dispatches discuss Sussex and neutral ship policies amid submarine debates.
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Meuse
Haucourt
Avocourt-Bethincourt
Paris
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Fort de Douaumont
Cote du Poivre
Forr's Brook
Callette Forest
Argonne
St.ubert
Avecourt
Verdun
Bethincourt
le Bois Carre
Vauquois
Esnes
Montzéville
Meuse Cédre du Poivre
Lorraine
Luneville
Verouse
Vosges
Reichstag Leaders Rally Around Government Policy
Berlin reports show Dr. Heter Spahn and Fried rich Ebert backing Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg in the Reichstag. Ebert says Germany must stand by its gov ernment amid enemy demand for peace and accuses enemy Socialists of seeking Germany’s destruction. Discussion covers annexations and a “new Belgium” with safeguards for Flemish interests. LONDON notes express disappointment that Tirpitz and U boat policy were not cited, and fear Belgian unrest if Belgium gains independence.
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Berlin
London
Reichstag
Ernst Bassermann
Bassermann
Great Britain
England
Iby
Sayville
Heter Spahn
Catholic Centre Party
Friedrich Ebert
von Bethmann- Holmes
Eays
Herr Ebert
Germany
von Bethmann
Ollweg
Belgium
Amsterdam
Exchange
von Bethmann Hollweg
Adraf von Tirpitz
Polyas
America
Holland
Zeppelin Raids Bring Jubilation in German Press
Reports from Friedrichshafen and nearby areas celebrate recent Zeppelin air raids on England. Count Ferdinand Zeppelin in Stuttgart receives daily congratulations, while papers note noncombatant victims are not mentioned. Raids are expected to continue through spring with London as the main target.
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England
Germany
Geneva
Friedrichshafen
Zeppelin
Ferdinand Zeppelin
Stuttgart
London
Berlin Denies New U Boat Order Inquiries
Berlin denies a new U boat order amid warnings and requests Sussex details. An unofficial hint suggests a vessel resembled a troop ship or cruiser. The administration may seek to mend tensions as Wilson and Lansing confer on the sinking of neutral ships by mines.
Spain to seek explanation from Berlin on Vigo sinking
The Spanish Cabinet decided to instruct the ambassador at Berlin to request a German explanation for the sinking of the Spanish steamer Vigo and to define Germanys neutral rights policy at sea. The Vigo, 1157 gross tons, was sunk by a German submarine per a Lloyds report dated Wednesday.
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Madrid
Paris
Amb Dor
Berlin
Vigo
Lloyds
By George Bernard Shaw in The Sunday Times
Shaw’s wit shines in a feature in The Sunday Times. The piece surveys his satire and literary impact, highlighting the playwright’s sharp social critique and enduring relevance.
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George Bernard Shaw
Roosevelt Roils Republican Rift in New York City
Local Republican leaders weigh Roosevelt and Hughes as the candidate field tightens. Notables like George W. Perkins Victor Murdock and Frederick C. Tanner assess trends while Barnes Root and Wadsworth loom in the background as party leaders seek a clear standard bearer amid Roosevelt support.
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Charles E. Hughes
Hughes
Lughes
Justice Hughes
Root
William Barnes
Barnes
Tanner
George W. Perkins
Bull Moose
West Indies
Victor Murdock
Progressive National Committee
Murdock
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Bangor
California
Atlantic
Een
United States
James W. Wadsworth
Wadsworth
Chicago
Whitman
Continental Army Provision Fought in Senate Debate
The Senate rejected by party lines an amendment to strip the Volunteer Continental Army section from the Army Reorganization bill. Debate highlighted fear of a negro militia and sharp exchanges including NY Senator O Gorman condemning a National Guard lobbying letter from Colonel Sternburger.
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Washington
Senate
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Garrison
Lee
Maryland
Mr. Poindexter
Roosevelt Progressive
Friends of Preparedness
Committee On Military Affairs
National Guard
O'Gorman
New York
Sternburger
New York National Guard
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Mr. O'Gorman
Mr. Gorman
H. & Sternburger
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New York State
State of New York
Ol Ryan
Roosevelt In Town Today Amid Public Support
Roosevelt plans a busy day in New York after outlining conditions for accepting a Republican nomination. He travels from Oyster Bay and has received hundreds of letters and telegrams praising his stance and seeking appointments. He has arranged meetings during his New York visit and continues to draw public response to his political position.
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New York Times
Oyster Bay
L. L
Roosevelt
New York
Rumor of Killing of Three Americans Leads News
Three United States citizens and a Spaniard were killed by Mexican bandits nine miles south of Kosar Sina loa, Mexico. The victims included F. C. Burke, Roderick Davidson, and a former conductor named Wallace. the Spaniard was Rodrigo. The group was on handcars from Acaponda to Rosario when attacked. Bandits looted baggage and forced workers to move the bodies to Rosario station.
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Ariz
United States
Kosar
Sinaloa
Mexico
Mazatlan
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
F. C. Burke
Morrade
Roderick Davidson
Wallace
Rodrigo
Acaponda
Rosario
Rosario Station
Simla Liner Sunk in the Mediterranean Reportedly
The Daily Mail cites a report that the Peninsular and Oriental Line steamer Simla has been sunk in the Mediterranean after being in government service since November. A Preveza telegram claims a large allied transport was sunk off western Greece with many presumed lost. The Simla, a 5800-ton steel screw steamer built at Greenock by Caird & Co, measured 480 feet long and was under Captain K Jenkins.
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Draily Mail
Peninsular & “Oriental Line
Simla
Mediterranean
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Mall
Preveza
Eintente
Greece
Imm
Caird & Co
Greenock
K. Jenkins
British Vessels Sunk by Submarines Near Fastnet and Vesuvio Sunk
Queenstown report says the British steamer Zent was torpedoed west of Fastnet with 48 missing and presumed drowned, two killed, Captain Martin and nine crew landed. London reports the unarmed steamship Vesuvio sunk with three survivors landed.
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Zent
Queenstown
Martin
London
British tariff war deprecated by Bryce
Viscount Bryce told free trade members at a Chamber luncheon that starting a tariff war before Britain is out of war with arms is ill advised. He warned passion should not drive economic policy and neutral nations may shape postwar trade views. Sir John A. Simon added that Britain cannot ignore neutrals or fully control European trade after the war.
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Manchester
Viscount Bryce
Chamber of Commerce
Great Britain
John A. Simon
Europe
Commons Bases Plan to Abolish Its Pay
In the House of Commons a motion by Chancellor Reginald McKean to bar MPs from receipt of both parliamentary salary and military pay was debated. Sir Frederick Banbury proposed an outright abolition of MP pay, drawing strong Unionist opposition. Andrew Bonar Law and Sir Edward Carson criticized the move, and the Banbury amendment was rejected 247 to 32.
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House of Commons
Reginald McKean
Frederick Banbury
Banbury
Andrew Bonar Law
Sir Frederick
Edward Carson
German Clocks to Advance One Hour on May 1
Berlin reports the German Federal Council passed a measure to set clocks one hour ahead on May 1. The change aims to improve hygiene and economy by extending daylight working hours and reducing artificial lighting needs.
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Federal Council
Berlin
Sayville
Funston seeks more troops for border defense
Washington reports Major General Funston urges the War Department to deploy recruits to the border under the Hay emergency resolution. About 4,000 new volunteers are being trained at Jefferson Barracks Columbus Barracks Fort Logan and Fort Alcatraz and sent to Brownsville opposite Matamoros to fill gaps along the border.
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Mexico
Villa
Frederick Funston
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Missouri
Columbus Barracks
Ohio
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Colorado
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Texas
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Dodd
State Department
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Neretaro
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Juarez
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Garcia
el Paso
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Army
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