Friend of Gomez Denies Venezuela Favors Germans
Dr. A A Nouel, Caracas physician and ally of General Gomez, arrived in New York defending Venezuela against pro German charges. He stressed neutrality, gratitude to the United States, and the government’s efforts in war debt, infrastructure, and agriculture, denying anti American or pro German sentiment.
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Venezuela
A.A. Nouel
Caracas
Juan Vicente Gomez
Dr. Nouel
Columny
America
United States
Maracay
Cleveland
Guiara
New York
Seior Rincone
Texas
Wil
American Red Cross
Tinoco
Huerta
State Department
Stewart Johnson
Nicaragua
Destroyer to be named for Vacuum Hero Thomas
The Navy will designate a new destroyer the Thomas to honor Lieutenant Clarence C. Thomas the first U S naval officer killed in action in the war He commanded the armed guard on the steamship Vacuum torpedoed April 2 191% and died with most of his crew after the vessel sank Other destroyers named after war heroes include Haraden and Abbott reflecting earlier acts of heroism and congressional recognition.
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Washington
Clarence C. Thomas
United States Naval
Navy Department
Thomas
Daniels
California
Haraden
Jonathan Haraden
Abbott
Joel Abott
Congress
Germans Use Mental Torture on Women in Charleroi
German authorities suppress Ame Belge but report atrocity details at Charleroi where nineteen Belgians including women merchants priests and railway officials were tried for spying. Six were condemned to death. relatives endured days of suspense as families waited at prison gates. Bodies were identified only after execution.
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London
Ame Belge
Charleroi
M. Chants
Costa Rica War Vote Deepens German Influence Fight
The Costa Rican Congress votes 20 to 17 to declare war on Germany amid Tinoco’s shaky regime. German-backed factions privately push “anybody but Tinoco” while American officials weigh recognition and the State Department’s stance. Tinoco faces heavy wartime burdens and heavy taxation fueling discontent as German influence steers political currents and postwar planning.
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Tinoco
Costa Rica
Germany
American State Department
Costa’ Rica
Central America
Stewart Johnson
State Department
Tineco
Gonsales
Wilson
Gonzalez
Gonzales
Costa Rica Welcomes U S War Efforts and Breaks with Germany
In Washington debates on South and Central American affairs clash with State Department views. Costa Rica moved quickly to sever relations with Germany after interning three Germans linked to Gonzalo’s followers, recalled Germans abroad, and expelled German diplomats. A Costa Rican session of Congress addressed the crisis as the U S war stance firmed up.
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Borah
Senate
Washington
State Department
Costa Rica
Lam
Kert McMitchcock
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
United States
Germany
Gonzalo
Congress
Begafen
Consis
Senators Find Fault In Aircraft Plants
Members of the Senate aircraft investigating committee returned to Washington after touring Princeton New Jersey sites Elizabeth and Plainfield New Jersey and Long Island City New York. They said conditions at the plants were not satisfactory though production on a quantity basis could be expected soon. The committee plans to visit Langley Field near Hampton Virginia and to conduct hearings in Washington.
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Wilson
Lansing
Congressional Committee
Washington
Senate Aircraft Investigating Committee
Princeton
New Brunswick
Elizabeth
Plainfield
N. J
Long Island City
Long Island
Thomas
Colorado
Langley Wield
Army Aviation Station
Hampton
Arrivals From Germany Say Revolt Looms
Report from wartime correspondence describes German morale collapsing under famine and misrule. Soldiers endure poor food and housing while officers enjoy privilege, raising fears of mutinies and revolution as public support for the Kaiser erodes and American involvement looms. Affected civilians face deprivation and shifting loyalties amid widespread hunger.
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America
Germany
Godesburg
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