Two U. S. cargo ships blown up with 85 missing
Admiral Sims reports the Lake Moor torpedoed on April 11 and the Florence H wrecked by an internal explosion in a French port on April 17. About 85 men are missing or lost, with several rescued by a U. S. destroyer amid ongoing Navy briefings.
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Free Hand Sought by Kaiser in Peace Parley
Amsterdam dispatch reports negotiations between the German government and the Reichstag to obtain repudiation by the Majority parties of last Julys peace resolution. Official view says the government should be hampered and the Reichstag avoid a definite stance for now. Vienna reports Czech and Southern Slav leagues plan continued efforts for immediate peace for Austria Hungary.
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Rheinriche Westfalische Zeitung
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Reichstag
Eighth German War Loan Subscriptions Rise in Amsterdam
Subscriptions to the eighth German war loan reached over 50 million marks, with Berlin reporting totals as of April 20. The report notes small subscriptions attractively priced near the nominal mark of 96.2882, excluding conversion offers.
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Amsterdam
Berlin
Italy termed Cinderella in Allied family amid war pleas
Caspar Whitney discusses Italy's neglected role in World War I from ARIS April 19. He notes Italy's heroic mountain defense, unmet appeals for aid, and internal political strife hindering unity, with shortages in money, coal, grain, and fuels, and calls for coordinated Allied action and understanding of Italy's unique trials.
Health Board Hearings Open to Public in New York
The Board of Health dispute updates include open hearings from Monday, a recommendation to abolish the Bureau of Public Health Education, disavowal of an ongoing DA inquiry, and Mayor Hylan's refusal to pursue Beard’s proposed scientific study. The plan shifts graft probes to Commissioner Hershfield with DA support.
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Boarth
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Committee of Twenty-one
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Americans Recapture Seicheprey After Heavy German Attack
German storm troops launched the largest assault yet against American lines near Renneres Forest west of Toul. Seicheprey fell briefly, then was retaken after fierce hand to hand fighting as American gunners and airmen repelled the German onslaught with casualties heavy on the German side and two enemy planes downed.
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No Man's Land
New Yorker Deutsches Journal Suspends Publication
The New Yorker Deutsches Journal, a Hearst publication, announces it will suspend publication after this issue. It cites growing anti German sentiment in the United States and pledges refunds of unexpired subscriptions and cancellation of advertising contracts. The paper notes its motto and asserts its sacrifice for American unity and universal democracy.
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New Yorker Deutsches Journal
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New Yorker Staats Zeitung
Gen Maurice Promoted To Frontline Duties In France
London April 20 Major General Frederick Barton Maurice chief director of military operations at the War Office who had been in France for the last days has been promoted under long standing arrangements to field duties likely relating to the united command of the British in French armies General Delma Radcliffe will succeed him at the War Office and assume the weekly interview with American newspaper men General Radcliffe previously led the Canadian army staff and British military mission at Italian headquarters
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Frederick Barton Maurice
War Office
France
Delma Radcliffe
Radcliffe
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Dutie
Allies Bolster Defences As Foe Rushes Up Guns
London reports a calm front after heavy fighting in Northwestern France as spring weather hinders German offensives. Allies reinforce, German units shift guns, and British leadership expresses confidence in Plumer’s defenses around Ypres and Dunkirk.
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Plumer
Ypres Plai
Dunkirk
Haig Drives Enemy Back With Losses At Givenchy
British forces recaptured ground lost to German assault near Givenchy and Festubert, while Germans planned renewed drives toward Amiens and Ypres. In the Forest of Renneres near Leicheprey nine miles east of St Mihiel, 1200 picked troops attacked but were repelled after heavy fighting with significant German losses. Air activity included French bombers targeting St Quentin and airfields.
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Beveren Dike
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oe Plans Another Mighty Thrust to Seize Amiens Base
British forces in France report latent German energy unused at many battlefront points by noon. After a grievous defeat Thursday, hostilities slowed but signs point to a possible rapid resumption. Defenders remain on alert amid lingering tensions and ongoing patrols.
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