Crest Reached In Big Battle Amid British Resistance
Washington observers noted the German offensive toward channel ports might have peaked as Haig’s forces held firm under repeat shocks. Reports from Arras north of the new British salient show fiercest fighting as German efforts attempt to flank Ypres. Despite war college optimism, many officers deem the front situation serious with a possible third assault looming.
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Washington
Channel
Field Marshal Haig
War Department
War College
Arras
Neuve Eglise
Ypres
Bethune
Belgium
Vimy Ridge
Labyrinth
Hangard-En-Santerre
Albert
Amiens
Amicns
Montdidier
Heksingfors
Russia
Kronstadt
Toul
Pershing
S. Men
Keaders
Jury for S W W trial resumes as clashes erupt
In Chicago on April 16 113 members of the S W W faced conspiracy charges over government war activities. Federal Judge Landis heard objections over juror venue and education requirements amid sharp exchanges between government and defense lawyers. Vanderveer defended a riveter deemed deaf as juror candidate, arguing working men deserve trial fairness despite educational gaps.
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Chicago
Landis
U. S
Frank K. Nebeker
George F. Vanderveer
Vout
Isaac Swanson
Chicago Shipbuilding Company
Vanderveer
Ife
Dramatic Exit of Czernin Shocks Capital Officials
Washington reports of Count Czernin resigning as Austro Hungarian foreign minister sparked widespread speculation on his motives and the shifting war stance. Observers note Vienna pressure from minority groups and anti German factions, while Prague protests and a Czech rally follow his controversial speech linking France to peace moves and the Brest Litovsk fallout. University of questions swirl over Emperor Charles’s stance and Czernin’s political demise.
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Washington
Count Czernin
Czernin
Charles
France
Prince Sixtus
Sixtus
Austria-Hungary
Chelm
Ukraine
Brest-Litovsk
Copenhagen
Vienna
Committee For Foreign Affairs
Prague
Bravery Tales From Meuse Front As Germans Press Attack
Reports from France describe a German assault on American positions along the Meuse north of St Michel by around four hundred troops from the Russian front. American forces repelled the attack, with 64 enemy dead and eleven prisoners, while American casualties were light. An Italian soldier from a Pennsylvania coal town killed one German, captured three, and returned with prisoners after a daring solo run.
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Hiv
Associated Press
France
Meuse
St. Michel
Pennsylvania
Kamerad
No Man’s Land
Will Not Withdraw Troops In Siberia
Lord Robert Cecil stated in the House of Commons that no assurance exists on British and Japanese troops withdrawal from Vladivostok after the order is restored, though it is hoped the incident will soon be closed.
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London
lLord Robert Cecil
House of Commons
Vladivostok
School Board Abolishes German Teaching in High School
JACKSONVILLE Ill April 16 The school board voted to abolish the teaching of the German language in the high school.
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Jacksonville
Ill
Brave French Major Holds Key Position
In the Hangard En-Santerre sector south of the Somme the hardest fighting since March 21 raged around Hangard. A French major who entrenched himself in a ruined castle held off German assaults for ten hours before being captured, later rescued by British forces who also liberated a hundred German prisoners.
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Associated Press
France
Somme
Hangard
En-Santerre
Noyon
Amiens
Armenian Exiles Reach Jerusalem Amid Turmoil
Fifteen hundred Armenian exiles, survivors of Ottoman deportations from Adana Khame Marash Aintab Urfa Kessab, march toward Jericho as British forces move them by motor trucks. Six thousand Syrians from Es Salt are due in Jerusalem this week, joining the refugee flow under British supervision.
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Associated Press
Jerusalem
Jordan
Jericho
Adana
Khame
Marash
Aintab
Urfa
Kessab
Es Salt
Dead Sea
Nation Raises Liberty Loan Pledges in U S Campaign
As of Saturday close, national pledges total 691 million 611 800 dollars, up 118 million from the first campaign. New York leads with 252 million 451 2530 toward a 900 million quota, while St Louis posts 44 percent of its 130 million 900 thousand goal.
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Washington
Treasury
New York
St. Louis
Chicago
Boston
Cleveland
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Kansas City
Dallas
Richmond
Atlanta
American War Losses Casualty Roll Identifies Officer
A wartime casualty list reports 44 names with actions including killed in action, died of wounds, disease, wounded, missing, and captured. Col R C Bolling is identified as captured or missing, later traced to New York and U S Steel executive. Capt Hyman Green and Lieut John Currin severely wounded. several others slightly wounded.
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R. C. Bolling
Hyman Green
John Alexander Currin
Wakeman
G. Gribbel
Arthur S. Bugbee
George W. Donnell
Hamon Gray
Thomas F. Hale
Reuben A. Moser
Ovila Case
Frank Stiles
Oscar Blanchette
Jos. L. Richards
John Dempsey
John B. Gremling
John EF. Clarke
Charles A. Costello
Arthur H. Robinson
Henry V. Troutman
Nevel Edward Wheeler
Charles J. Buell
Hadley M. McPherres
Donald A. Hildrith
Wakeman G. Gribbel
Arthur S. Bugby
George W
Peter Perona
Carlton W Potts
Edward Schmelzer
Wallenty Sauiski
Wilfred C. Traube
Frank A Uffelman
Russell T. Walker
John J. West
Col
B.C. Bolling
Washington
Bolling
R.C. Bolling
War Department
New York
U.S. Steel Corporation
Signal Corps
British and German fighting in Flanders and Finland's capital
British and German forces clashed along the Lys front and near Bailleul and Wulvergehm as artillery activity increased between Givenchy and Robecq. German troops reportedly occupied Helsinki, Finland, with naval detachments aiding in the advance.
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Ondon
Bailleul
Wulvergehm
Flanders
Givenchy
Robecq
Haig
Lys
la Bassee-Estaires
Finland
RLI
London
Helsingfors
General Headquarters
Neuve Eglise
Morris
Bethune
Somme
Illinois draft quotas set for May camps region by region
Springfield April 16 illinois draft quotas announced by Adjutant General Dickson designate the number of men to entrain for five day camps May 1 to May 15. total 6 649 from Camp Grant Rockford territory for Jefferson Barracks Mo 1023 from Camp Dodge Iowa for Jefferson Barracks and 3 552 from Camp Taylor Ky for Fort Thomas Ky. Cook county supplies majority of Camp Grant men. quotas list Adams Quincy and many counties with exact mobilization points and board numbers.
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Illinois
Dickson
Crowder
Camp Grant
Rockford
Jefferson Barracks
Adams
Quincy
Cook County
Camp Uiaus
Rockford City
Winnebago County
Camp Dodge
Adams County
Brown
Mt. Sterling
Decatur City
Dewitt
Clinton
Ford
Paxton
Hancock
Carthage
Henderson
Oquawka
Henry
Cambridge
Iroquois
Watseka
Logan
Lincoln
McLean
Bloomington
Macon
Decatur
Marshall
Lacon
Peoria Cie
City
Peoria County
Peoria
Pratt
Coles
Mattoon
Crawford
Toledo
Douglas
Tuscola
East St. Louis
Edgar
Paris
Franklin
Benton
Greene
Carrollton
Hamilton
McLeansboro
Jackson
Murphysboro
Madison
Edwardsville
Alton
Fairfield
Williamson
Marion
Herzin
Scouring Sea For Trace of Lost Collier
Washington April 16 Unremitting search of trade routes will be carried on by American and French naval and merchant vessels until every possible trace of the missing coastal collier Cyclops is found. Secretary Daniels ordered additional fast scouts for this service. Officials refuse to abandon hope and will quarter the cyclops route visiting islands dotting the sea to locate the 19000 ton vessel and her 293 lives.
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Washington
Cyclops
Daniels
Barbadoes
West Indian
Errant Professor Draws Suspension in Chicago Case
Prof Wim I Thomas sociologist at University of Chicago suspended pending inquiry into alleged violations of conduct with Mrs R M Granger wife of an army officer in France. University president directed suspension as moral court case against Thomas and Granger proceeds. Thomas appears in court for disorderly conduct, case continued. Granger ill and being cared for by Thomas’s wife.
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Chicago
Wim. I Thomas
University of Chicago
R. M. Granger
France
Harry Pratt Judson
University
Washington
Granger
Prof. Thomas
Morais Court
British line exposed to fresh attacks in France
Reports from the front describe heavy fighting around Bailleul Neuve Eglise and Merril as German forces press the British line south of Ypres. Despite gains near Neuve Eglise the British defend key positions along Messines ridge and anticipate counterattacks to prevent a breakthrough that could threaten Ypres and surrounding rail junctions.
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Lens
Ypres
Merril
Neuve Eglise
Messines Ridge
Bailleul
Wulverghem
Merville
Salient
Berlin
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Siberia
New York and St. Louis
Hancock County
Pike
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