Villa Believed Dead or Safe From Troops in Central Durango
Reports from the war department say Francisco Villa has left his main force and hides in the Sierra of Chihuahua while pursuing forces search toward the mountains. Pursuit, led by the de facto government, aims to trap the band and locate Villa as Pershing plans shift with possible new border reinforcements.
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More Troops Sought for Punitive Expedition
San Antonio report says General Pershing did not request more troops but staff think his silence hides concern over a potentially embarrassing phase of the campaign. General Funston to press War Department for reinforcement, amid rumors of Villa’s death and continued routine operations near Parral, 400 miles south of the border.
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River and Harbor Bill Passes House
The annual river and harbor appropriation bill of 10 million dollars cleared the House 210 to 133 with committee items intact. Debated two weeks over amendments to trim costs, an effort to cut to 20 million failed 200 to TAY, as a single new project urged by President Wilson and Secretary Daniels.
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General Gomez Plans Campaign In Chihuahua Opening
General Arnulfo Gomez, leader of de facto Mexican troops on the Sonora-Chihuahua border, intends to enter Chihuahua this week with about 2,000 men. He would move from Colonia Morelos, via Pulotto Pass, the same route used by Villa’s forces during the October invasion.
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Railway Body Appeals for Stronger U S Rail Policy
The Railway Business association issued a bulletin urging chambers of commerce and national trade groups to back resolutions to reform railway legislation. It argues current laws harm business, seeks to resist expected European peace shocks, and calls reestablishing railway credit and purchasing power the best insurance for Americans.
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Attacks Rout French West of Meuse and Other Front News
Paris dispatch reports a sharp German infantry push west of the Meuse with bombardment along Lemort Homme to Dumieres. Germans gained a foothold near Douaumont Vaux but were driven back by French counter attacks. Allied and Russian fronts show ongoing combat and strategic moves across Europe.
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Largest Submarine in Navy Completed in Boston
The L-1, the first of seven L type submarines, was turned over to the Charlestown navy yard commander on Tuesday. It measures 17 9 feet over all and features an ordinary ship bow for added speed. Equipped with four torpedo tubes and oil burning engines, six more L type submarines will be ready for delivery before July 1.
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Centennial Plans Discussed At Springfield Meeting
At a mass meeting in Springfield Newfoundland and Labrador on Tuesday plans for the 1918 state centennial were set in motion to clean up the capital for the celebration. Dr Otto B Schmidt of Chicago and Hugh Magill Jr of Springfield spoke as members of the state commission.
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Complete Chicago Vote Shows Wilson Lead in Presidential Preference
Chicago results list Wilson 79898 Sherman 63823 Roosevelt 11620 Hughes 950 Root 198 Thompson 2 in presidential preference ballot where only Sherman and Wilson appeared.
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Suicide at St Pauls Chapel Reveals Trinity Firm Ties
Philip G. Walter sexton of St Pauls Chapel, a church long linked to the Trinity Corporation of New York City, hanged himself in the steeple. The chapel, oldest in New York City, hosted early Washington inauguration ceremonies and sits in lower Manhattan's business district.
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Nicholson for Assistant Secretary of War
President Wilson and Secretary Baker near agreement on appointing Nicholson of Indianapolis as assistant secretary of war. Nicholson is Baker’s close friend and reputedly backed by Vice President Marshall.
Progress in Supplying Pershing Columns in Mexico
Official reports from Mexico and the border cite marked progress in supplying Gen. Pershing’s forces. Carranza troops cooperate against Villa. two trainloads left Juarez. rail transport improves and funds are allocated for American gold and Mexican silver disbursement.
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Ratification of Nicaragua Canal Treaty in Senate
The Nicaraguan congress ratified the treaty selling canal route rights and a Fonseca Bay coaling station to the United States for 3 million dollars. The U S senate had already ratified, with exchange of ratifications expected. Costa Rica and El Salvador warned their interests would be affected and will seek compensation as the accord takes effect.
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Alliance Upheld by Jap Minister Defense of Anglo Japanese Pact
Baron Korekiyo Takahashi, ex-finance minister and opposition figure, defends the Anglo Japanese alliance before the diet. He says opposition press mischaracterizes Baron Kato's ties to Britain and urges belief in Japan’s firm loyalty to Britain and the allies regardless of cabinet changes. He asserts broad national unity in support of the alliance.
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Navy Enlistment Reaches All-Time High
Secretary Daniels announced that Navy enlistment has risen to 4,000,000 men in active service, the largest in U.S. history, with a net gain of 604 since March 1912. More than four million sailors are now in the enlisted personnel.
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Growth of German submarine warfare shown in estimates
Berlin reports rising U-boat activity with merchantmen from allied nations sunk since April 1. Estimated tonnage destroyed grows from 2,000 in January to 40,000 in February and 100,000 in March, indicating a sharp escalation.
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Three Steps Belmont Seeks for Naval Policy
Perry Belmont outlines three essential moves to strengthen American naval and military policy at the Navy League convention. He calls for a council of national defense, abolition of the volunteer system, and issuance of national defense bonds to spread the burden across generations. Other speakers urged naval preparedness and private munition production.
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Senate Extends Duty On Sugar In Repeal Fight
SENATE EXTENDS DUTY ON SUGAR WASTINGTON April 12 The senate passed its substitute extending the present one cent a pound sugar duty to May 1920 by a 40 to 38 vote Four Democrats joined Republicans against repeal amid expected conference clash Senators Simmons Stone and Lodge named as conferees The sugar issue may be settled after May 1 if no conference agreement is reached The lemon and citrus tax proposal was defeated by 39 to 2 with Senator Phelan the sole Democrat supporting it TOKIO Special About 209 Chinese students from Yunnan province stranded due to lack of funds remittances ceased and the Chulinzation refused to guarantee education costs
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Carranza Names New Financial Agent in United States
Dr Alfredo Cataregli designated by First Chief Carranza as special financial agent in the United States to protect American investors in Mexico. The role follows U S recognition of Carranza and concerns over fraudulent concessions. He operates from the Mexican consulate general in New York.
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New York
Illinois Primary Returns Show Sherman and Sullivan Lead
Early returns from the Illinois presidential preference primary indicate strong support for Sherman and Sullivan. In Chicago, Sullivan maintains Democratic leadership while Deneen gains downstate, with Thompson losing ground in several wards and Harlan facing a large Republican defeat outside Cook County.
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