Rebels in Dublin Surrender Amid Irish Insurrection
London reports mass surrenders in Dublin with seven hundred seven prisoners taken including Countess Markievicz. British general says the back bone of the rebellion is broken while fires continue in Sackville Street and the Our Courts district is recaptured.
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Dublin
Our Courts
London
Ireland
Royal Irish Constabulary
Sackville Street
Post Office
Four Courts
Markieysicz
Townsend's 10 000-strong army surrenders to Turks
British Mesopotamian campaign ends with the surrender of General Townsend and about 10,000 troops at Kut el Amara on the Tigris after 143 days under siege. Turks halt relief efforts by concentrating forces near Ctesiphon and Bagdad, thwarting further pursuit.
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Mesopotamia
London
Townsend
Kut-el-Amara
Tigris
Bagdad
Tieris
Persian Gulf
Gallipoli
Ctesiphon
Aylmer
Gorrvinge
Prosperity Increases Across the Nation in April
The Federal Reserve Board report shows prosperity rising in April across most regions with gains in eastern manufacturing and improvements in Richmond and Boston districts. Farmers are in better financial shape, and New York notes record production and sales for March.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
United States
Richmond
Atlanta
Boston
New York
Pershing's Troops To Remain In Mexico
El Paso Tex Mexican and American conferees discussed the disposition of American forces in Mexico as Major General Funston awaited Washington word. The Washington Government apparently intends to keep Pershing's army in place, with details pending further guidance.
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el Paso
Tex
Mexico
US Declares Right for Peaceful Vessels to Bear Arms
Secretary Lansing releases a memorandum reaffirming the United States stance that peaceful merchant ships may carry arms for defense. It outlines conditions under which submarines may attack merchant craft and notes copies were sent to embassies and legations. The timing aims to preempt German questions before replying to Berlin on submarine warfare.
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Washington
United States
Lansing
Wilson
Berlin
Germany
Villistas clash with U.S. Cavalry in Mexican mountains
General Pershing dispatch reports near Tomachie on April 22 a clash with Villistas led by Cervantes, Rios Baca and Dominguez. Six Villistas killed, several wounded, 25 horses captured. U.S. losses two killed Ralph A. Law and Tillman M. Mathias plus three wounded. Dodd’s column fought until dark. march over rough terrain from Penachic to Minaca.
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Washington
War Department
Funston
Pershing
Dodd
Tomachie
Villastag
Penachic
Villistas
Cervantes
Rios Baca
Dominguez
Baca
Santo Tomas
Ralph A. Law
Saidder
Older Banshee
Wieventh
Thomas Hony
Tillman M. Mathias
Minaca
Cotton futures bill passes house as amendment to agriculture measure
The Lever cotton futures bill, identical to a former law later struck as unconstitutional, was adopted 101 to 23 in the house as an amendment to the annual agricultural bill. It imposes a two cent a pound tax on cotton sold for future delivery in exchanges and similar venues. The vote followed a five hour debate after passage of a rule shaping consideration of related amendments.
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Washington
House
Lewer
Hough
New York
Senate
Board of Trade
Stormy Senate Debate Over Brandeis Nomination
Washington reports a stormy senate debate on Louis D Brandeis Supreme Court appointment. Judiciary Committee members predict an unfavorable report following the vote. Senator Ashurst denies filibuster charges after Republican Senator Sutherland quotes him amid clashes over the nomination.
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Washington
Louis D. Brandeis
Supreme Court
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Sutherland
Utah
Ashurst
Arizona
Brandeis
Brandegee
Villa Hunt Discussion With De Facto Leaders Continues
Generals Scott and Funston arrived in San Antonio to confer with General Alvaro of the de facto government about the Villa raid crisis. Obregon’s movements toward Juarez or border points remain undecided as the War Department plans further instructions. Pershing’s forces hold a shortened front with strong bases at Namqui pa and Casas Grandes while de facto forces in northern Mexico exceed 40 000 troops, including Torreon area units.
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San Antonio
Texas
Scott
Funston
Paso
Alvaro
Mexico
Obregon
San Luis Potosi
Juarez
el Paso
War Department
General Scott
United States
Villa
Mexican
Columbus
Pershing
Namiquipa
Casas Grandes
Indictment Charges Eight Germans in Ship Bomb Plot
A federal grand jury indicted eight German suspects headed by Dr Walter Scheele, president of the New Jersey Agricultural Chemical Company, for conspiring to place incendiary bombs on ships carrying munitions for Entente Allies. Evidence cited comes from Capt von Kleist and Ernest Becker. The group includes captains, engineers, and assistants aboard the Hamburg America Line steamer Friedrich der Grosse.
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New York
Walter T. Scheele
New Jersey Agricultural Ciemical Company
Scheele
von Kleist
Ernest Becker
Otto Wolpert
Eno Bode
Carl Schmidt
Frederick Karbaide
Wilhelm Parades
George Praedel
U-Boat Threats Seen Off U S Atlantic Ports
Navy experts warn German submarines could harass the U S coast if war with Germany occurs. Analysis mentions possible U-boat positions near New York and other North Atlantic harbors with assumed patrols near Beatin, New more, Char or, Galveston.
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Washington
New York
North Atlantic
Germany
United States
Beatin
Newmore
Charor
Galveston
French air attacks shell German positions in WWI
Paris reports intensified hostilities north of the Aisne with violent bombardment near Boils Des Buttes and between the Cote du Poivre and Douaumont. Overnight 27 28 our aircraft bombarded the station at Audun le Roman and huts near Spincourt.
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Paris
Aisne
Boils Des Buttes
Meuse
Cote du Poivre
Douaumont
Audun-le-Roman
Spincourt
Fractured Skull Fatality At Sea Rescue
Norfolk Virginia. Coxswain Marvin B Hunter aged 24 of battleship New Hampshire was killed when cables broke while loading an officer's cutter. He was hurled against the ship side sustaining a fractured skull. Private Andrew Holstein, a marine, rescued him from the water.
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Norfolk
Coxawain
Marvin B. ‘Hunter
New Hampshire
Hunter
Andrew Holstein
Trade blockade justified by English note discussed
Washington reports the latest British note defending Allied trade controls as judicial and valid. It says neutrals should seek relief through hardship mitigation, not policy changes, and notes an impartial commission to reduce delays and ease restraints on neutral trade amid modern warfare. More diplomatic correspondence is expected.
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Washington
State Department
Publishers Tender President Wilson Support
In New York at the Associated Press annual meeting luncheon Frank B. Noyes of Washington, D C, president of the AP, offered wholehearted sympathy and loyal support to President Wilson as the country’s spokesman to the world.
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New York
Wilson
Associated Press
Frank B. Noyes
Washington, D. C
Gerard Visits German Emperor in Hopeful Diplomatic Move
James W. Gerard American Ambassador travels to Berlin to meet Emperor William at the army headquarters. Officials see the visit as an invitation by the Emperor and a potential personal reply to Wilson on submarine warfare. Wilson awaits a German reply with no firm details yet disclosed.
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Berlin
James W. Garard
Germany
Washington
Gerard
William
Wilson
National Agricultural Society organized with national scope
Gov. Henry C. Stuart of Virginia and Fairfax Harrison named directors of the new National Agricultural Society formed to voice farmers nationwide. James Wilson, former U S Agriculture Secretary, elected president with Theodore N. Vail of American Telephone and Telegraph Co. as vice president.
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Gov. Stuart
Virginia
Fairfax Harrison
New York
Henry C. Stuart
The
Southern Railway
National Agricultural Society
United States
James Wilson
Iowa
McKinley
Roosevelt
Taft
Theodore N. Vail
American Telegraph & Telephone Co
Great activity along the British Front during new communiqué
The latest official report notes raids by the Bedfordshire Regiment near Carney and artillery duels at La Boisselle Hebuterne Monchigan Bois Neuville St. Vaast Armentieres and Frelinghein. German probes failed to breach British trenches at Frelinghein and Hill No 60 St Eloi while Verdun sectors endure bombardment and French curtain fires halt advances.
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Ayocourt
Mumieres
Verdun
Paris
Hadramount
Traumont
Duaumont
Vaux
France
Belgium
Ikskull
Chromiakova
Rovno- Revel
Southern Railway expands fleet with new locomotives and cars
Washington report: Southern Railway buys 45 locomotives, 60 all steel passenger cars, 1 500 all steel coal cars, 1 607 steel center sill box cars, totaling millions. The purchase reflects growing demand in the southern United States.
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Washington
Southern Railway
South
Veterans Close Reunion In Rock Hill Parade And Ball
The South Carolina division United Confederate Veterans held its final session in Fredheim's hall with Gen. B. H. Teague reelected commander in chief. A state pension for veterans and an overseas Washington reunion were favored or debated. a cotton tax refund measure was adopted. The parade stretched a mile with 200 veterans marching and the reunion Ball followed at 8 o'clock hosted by the Elks.
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Rock Hill
South Carolina
United Confederate Veterans
Fredheim's
B. H. Teague
Aiken
Chrater
W. A. Clark
Colunbia
Rigade
C. A. Reed
Ani
Rhc
United Veterans
Washington
Republic
Bringham
Birmingham
Heral
Confed
Frent
C. Irvine Walker
Charleston
Richard Heron Anderson
Walker
Virginia Saunders
Stateburg
Gen. Anderson
Saunders
Ger Anderson
Fort Milhe
Lodge of Elks, the Crowns
Fatal Fall at Mona Mills Claims Union Worker
J. L. Jeton of Anders, employed with a shafting firm, fell from a scaffold while working on the interior of Mona Mills and was instantly killed. The accident occurred at Mona Mills, with union ties noted.
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Union
J. L. Jeton
Anders
Mona Mills
Clemson Cadets Parade In Review Before City Leaders
Clemson College cadets marched in review in Anderson on Greenville and Main streets. The First Regiment 8. C. N. G. officers stood on a stand near the courthouse as Mayor Godfrey and Lt. Col. P. K. McCully Jr. observed. More than 6,000 spectators filled the streets for what was praised as a landmark military exhibition.
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Clemson
Anderson
Corps of Cadets
Clemson College
Godfrew
P. K. McCully
Greenville
Court House
Derson
Newberry Student Wins in Inter Scholastic Contest
John F. Floyd of Newberry High School earned first place in a Columbia hosted inter scholastic aviation contest at the University. His subject was Lasea. Floyd received a gold medal awarded by Will Evans of Columbia and the school kept a trophy cup donated by C. H. Wiesepaper of Columbia for one year.
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Newberry
Columbia
John F. Floyd
Newberry High School
Floyd
Will Hvans
C.H. Wliesepaper
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Col. W. C. Brown
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Tenth Cavalry
Aguas Calientes
Villa Hunt
Federal Grand Jury
U. 8 S. Coast
U. S
Wilson Support
Army Front
Kiaser
Kaiser
NEW Farmer's Society
Southern R. R
Teague
Clark
Reed
Chester
Mafia
Diepe
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