Germany Faces Most Disastrous Week Of War
A historical news brief details a dire week of fighting for Germany in World War I. It reports captured guns, extensive prisoner loss, village retakings, and massive casualties. French and British offensives push on multiple fronts from the Somme to the Scarpe and further toward strategic targets, with German resistance and Allied advances noted across the Western Front and vicinity.
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Formation of Q Military Units At Local Drill Hall
More than a hundred men gathered yesterday at Move Fell library to form three military groups. The first reserve includes younger men aged 15 to 36, with the second and third reserves organized accordingly. Instruction on military regulations began, led by Din FP Amyths and Loy Wheeler, with other officers taking charge of the subsequent divisions.
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Turkish-U S relations broken in Washington report
A garbled April diplomatic note reports a broken Turkish relationship with the United States. The piece mentions a Turkish minister and a government department, but the text is heavily distorted and lacks clear names or dates.
Turkish Forces Rush Western Front in April Dispatches
Berlin reports Turkish troops push toward the western front as calls for blocking reinforce the line. A German government warning and public unrest loom as labor discontent grows and antiwar sentiment widens.
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Naval strategists lead Atlantic defense team
Uncle Sam's naval planners name Lieutenant-Commander Aire teamon and Commander L My Overstreet in charge of the Bureau of Navigation, Navy Department, Washington, coordinating Atlantic fort defense duties.
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Navy Department
Washington
British Capture 20 German Submarines
A wartime report states British forces captured twenty German submarines after a long hunt. The crews endured hunger and thirst during days of searching and were found in a damaged, abandoned state. The capture reflects Allied efforts to neutralize the U boats and tighten control of enemy naval assets.
W O W Team Defeats Tigers In Pendleton Game
The W. O. W. team defeated the Colored Tigers of Pendleton by a score near ten to two after a slow start. Woodmen pitchers Bracken and Goodman held the Tigers, with Midge and McGar rible contributing late offense. The Tigers, missing their catcher Pasco early, rallied briefly but could not overcome the lead as Dracken pitched for the Tigers and Yeagle fanned several batters.
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McGarrible P
Soas Storages Bulge In Town Market
Local markets report swollen storage facilities as daily food prices rise. Sugar, rice, canned goods and other essentials flood warehouses, reflecting broader supply strains in Chimure. The city’s residents joke about the dramatic surplus amid rising costs.
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Desertion reported from Calvary troop in 1860s
April 1 Colo. John A Manton first sergeant of Troop M Fourth Cavalry and Private Max Eklepih of the same unit deserted at Cultveo Cal. Hawkins in charge of the worn army recruiting station. Manton had twelve years service in Mexico Manila and the Philippines and had attained the rank of Cree sertrent. They are anxious for return to duty in order to get German y.
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Club Prices Slide Amid Portland Wheat Market News
Portland reports show wheat prices and bids at interior points with May futures near two dollars and thirty cents per bushel locally, and Chicago listings reflect May at 2.50, 3.25, 5.97, and 2.27. Highs and lows mark records with buyers and sellers noting new price benchmarks across wholesale grain markets.
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Thomas Mooney Gets New Trial
In Fan Francisco on April 24 the paper notes Thomas Mooney, convict in the Preparedness case, should have another trial. The court said if the district attorney didn’t confess the error, Attorney General Webb would be asked to act. The case concerns alleged attempts to influence a witness.
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Stanfield Forms Home Guard Company in Oregon
Stanfield Oregon April 12 with 30 members enrolled the town formed a Home Guard company to drill after a patriotic demonstration led by Mayor Frank Sloan. The group plans further work including water cultivation and land brought under the Far Fish project to be cultivated this year as war prices influence farming.
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War army raised and conscription likely in final push
Washington reports final congressional steps to raise a two trillion army with conscription possible. Debates fold around Roosevelt’s banner in trenches and a volunteer division. Harding opens with an amendment for voluntary enlistment of about hundred thousand infantry men.
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Agriculture secretary seeks power for national farm survey
Washington on April 2% reports Secretary Howaton asked the state agricultural committees for power and funds to conduct a nationwide survey of the nation s feed supply to determine the country s needs. The total expenditure figure cannot be estimated.
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German Warships and Fleet Smash At Russ
Fragmentary dispatch from Petrograd reports German warships and fleet moving against Russia. Text is garbled with missing dates and unclear wording but indicates armed forces and artillery actions near Petrograd with references to naval units and potential offensives.
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Need Is Pre Eminent Declares British Commission
British commission spokesmen declare food relief is urgent for France and Italy as Allied leaders discuss war strategy in Washington. They emphasize the United States must help with resources while surgeons and experts assess options, noting no immediate plan to send a truce to Europe and confirming Britain’s priority remains food and supplies. The dialogue outlines limits on U.S. troop deployment and signals ongoing consultations between President Woodrow Wilson and Secretary of State, with potential visits by Italian or Russian commissions viewed as courtesy.
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Cave-In Floods Hit Treadwell Mines
A cave in at the Treadwell mine area triggered floods and trapped workers. Details remain sparse but rescue teams coordinate efforts as officials assess damage and safety risks near the site.
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Motorcycle Hits Bicycle Injuring Two Men
Two men were badly hurt when a motorcycle struck a bicycle on West Webt street. Coffigan and another rider were involved, riders were taken to the hospital with injuries including a severe facial wound and a leg injury.
Govt Upholds Land Case in Washington District Court
Government victory upheld in a land dispute in D C. The record shows the court ruling in favor of the government, with details on parties and implications for property rights and local development.
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