House Leaders Defeat Mann Over Army Bill Dispatch
Democratic leaders in the House won against Minority Leader Mann to send the army bill to conference with amendments. London backed motion to recommit. Republicans largely abstained. Senate conferees named. differences linger over army size, nitrate plant, and National Guard provisions.
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Washington
Mann
Mark
Representative London
Senate
Hitchcock
Sec
Military Cellee
Chamber
Wain
Beckham
Broussard
Dupont
Warren
Hay
Virginia
Dent
Alabama
Kahn i
California
Iann
London
Kahn
Britton
Titus
Clark
New York
Repubcans
Relbutticanis
National Guard
Friends
Federal National Guard
House
Anthracite Miners Face Possible Strike After Talks Fail
New York April 26 The sub committee of anthracite coal miners and operators failed to reach an agreement after two months of talks on higher wages an eight hour day union recognition and other adjustments They will report to a joint conference on Thursday The tri-district miners council foresees a strike if no accord is reached
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New York
Tri-District
Hostile airships raid Essex and Kent counties
London reports that hostile airships attacked the counties of Essex and Kent Tuesday night, according to an official statement. The incident marks a new threat reaching southern England as authorities assess the damage and response.
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Essex
Kent
London
Bold Coast Raid and Lowestoft Bombardment Highlight War News
A British Ireland fighting flare and a German battle cruiser raid on the East Coast of England dominate dispatches. The raid bombarded Lowestoft, hit two cruisers and a destroyer, killed two civilians, and sent German ships fleeing. British destroyers and aircraft pursued them. casualties and damage on both sides remain partially unclear. On the Western Front, infantry fighting is scarce except near Lorraine while heavy artillery continues. The Verdun region sees renewed bombardments and a French counteraction near Moulainville. In the Caucasus and eastern fronts, Russian assaults near Garbun ovka face German resistance and ongoing artillery duels. The Mesopotamian front notes British positions held on the right bank against Turkish forces.
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London
Ireland
England
Lowestoft
Germany
Lorraine
la Chapellate
Esnes
Cumieres
Verdun
Moulainville
Argonne
Paris
Garbunovka
Berlin
Monnte San Michele
Muesopotamia
Vieris
Ninety Brillions a Day for War Funds Europe At War
New York April 26 estimates from Mechanics and Metals National Bank place current European war costs at more than ninety million dollars daily. England France and Russia incur about two and a half million dollars per hour. Germany over one million per hour. Projected totals by August 1 would reach fifteen trillion dollars with Great Britain about eleven point six trillion, Germany a bit less, and France nine point two trillion. Two years of war would dwarf Civil War and national debt figures, surpass the Panama Canal cost many times over.
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New York
Europe
Mechanics and Metals National Bank
England
France
Russia
Great Britain
Germany
Bookiet
Rich gold strike made in Alaska
Fairbanks reports another rich gold strike with hundreds of miners heading to Boob and Tolstai creeks in the Smnoky district. Shafts on Boob creek yield two dollars to the cubic foot. Miners rush to prepare boats and gear as breakup nears.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
Koyukuk
Kuskokwim
Boob
Tolstai
Smnoky
Boob Creek
Sullivan Rules Convention In Chicago Nominates Judges
April 26 Cook County Democratic convention showed harmony with Roger Sullivan in control. Six nominations for superior court judgeships and a vacancy are listed, including Judge Sullivan and Judge Dever. Governor Dunne recognized, with Dever seen as a Dunne ally. Republicans plan a meeting Wednesday afternoon.
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Chicago
Cook County
Roger Sullivan
Dunne
Sullivan
William Sullivan
Dever
Lawyer Opens Defense in Lorimer Conspiracy Trial
Chicago April 26 closing arguments began in the Willian Lorimer embezzlement and conspiracy case. Attorney Albert Fink said his remarks would fill the rest of the week.
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Chicago
Willian Lorimer
Albert Fink
British Reply to Search Protest on Neutral Rights and Trade
The note cites an impartial commission to reduce delays on neutral trade and uphold military necessity in regulating commodities to neutrals bound for Germany. It recalls the unprovoked Belgian invasion, the destruction of neutral ships, and urges neutral nations led by the United States to protect neutral rights under international law, while defending new methods to intercept trade and minimize harm to neutrals.
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Germany
U.S
UC. S
Belgium
Ismanesty
United States
Great Britain
John Jellicoe
Grand Fleet
Jellicoe
Obregon Heads Border for Talks With Scott
General Obregon, minister of war of the Mexican de facto government, starts for the U S border to confer with Major General Hugh L. Scott, chief of staff, likely arriving Juarez or crossing soon. Gen Funston to attend. Obregon to be joined by Carranza generals familiar with northeastern Mexico. No new developments reported at the border or in diplomacy.
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Casas Grandes
Mexico
de R. C. Cabell
General Pershing
Carranza
Villa
Washington
Alvaro Obregon
Hugh L. Scott
Juarez
Scott
Funston
Obregon
War Departments
Close Contest for Delegates in Massachusetts Primaries
Massachusetts voters favored unpledged delegates over the Roosevelt ticket in the Republican primary, with Governor McCall leading the unpledged group as Boston reported results. By 11 o’clock, McCall 30,598 and Lodge 99,896 led among unpledged candidates, while Roosevelt supporters Bird 21,493 Cush ing 21,401 Gardner 21,215 Washburn 20,203 trailed.
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Boston
Massachusetts
McCall
Roosevelt
Wilson
Gov. McCall
Samuel W. McCall
Henry Cabot Lodge
Murray W. Crane
John W. Weeks
Charles Sumner Bird
Grafton D. Cushing
Augustus P. Gardner
Robert M. Washburn
Riots in Dublin Leave 11 Dead and 20 Injured
An official statement from London reports Dublin disturbances killing 11 and injuring about 20. Sinn Fein militants seized Stephen's Green post office and cut lines before soldiers arrived from the Curragh. Casualties include several military officers, soldiers, volunteers, and police, with details varying by location.
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London
Dublin
Acdd
Sinn Penn
Stephen's Green
Sackville Street
Abett Street
Secret Sessions Proposed by Lords
London April 26 The marquis of Crewe moved that Lords sit in secret. He stated government supports secret sessions to publish later a censored description of the proposal. The cabinet aims for victory but disagrees over manpower for army and navy and how to serve those available.
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London
Marauis
Crewe
Parlamert
Vienna Newspapers Opposed to Drastic German Action
Secretary Lansing reported Vienna papers oppose Germany taking steps that could sever diplomatic relations with the United States. He noted Austrian press quotes on the submarine issue show opposition, while German commentary sent by Ambassador Gerard in Berlin remains moderate in tone.
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Vienna
Germany
Lansing
Gerard
Washington
State Department
United States
Berlin
Berlin Hopes for Settlement in American Affair
Berlin signals cautious optimism for resolving the crisis with the United States over submarine policy and wartime demands. German officials seek a satisfying answer from Washington before finalizing policy while noting a more measured, less hostile public mood after the American note.
Concessions by Germany May Slow Settlement
Washington reports Secretary Lansing denied credible dispatches from Bern about Germany offering concessions in response to the note demanding immediate abandonment of submarine warfare. He said Gerard’s latest von Bethmann-Hollweg talks and Berlin discussions show no delay to reply, while warnings arise that distorted reports could affect German public opinion and policy toward submarine limits.
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Berlin
London
Gerard
Mencay
Les
Germany
Associated Press
United States
von Bethiminon Hollweg
Z oTs
Washington
Ambaissador
Lancing
America
Wilson
Campaten
Chancellors’ Palace
Lansing
State Department
Department
Bern
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Tzig
von Jago
Russian Troops Land in Mar Salles Quay Scene
Stirring scene as Russians disembarked at Mar Salles on April 25. Crowds gathered on the quay to witness the arrival while ships and shore saluted with cannons. French hussars, bands, and officers greeted the Russians as troops began landing amid cheers from workers and locals.
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Mar Sallles
Amarsedies
Abirserites Mialiturs Disteier
Aqwearktren
Morgenthau Resigns Post as Ambassador to Turkey
Washington April 24 Henry Morgenthau American ambassador to Turkey has offered his resignation to the President and it is expected to be accepted Abram Edwards a New York singer is expected to sue seed train. Reports say Morgenthau intends to resign to take part in Wilson’s re-election efforts have circulated for weeks.
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Washington
Henry Moergenthau
Turkeys
Waisen
Atbram
Coulon Defeats Johnnie Ritchie in Ten Rounds
Kenosha April 26 Twinny Coa Ter a former bantam champion makes a comeback by defeating Johnnie Ritchie in a ten round fight. The bout was fast and clever throughout. Also note: a petition for receiver for Guardian Trust Company of Chicago capitalized at 2,409 filed in federal court by Edward A. Shedd and Charles B. Shedd.
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Twinny Coa Ter
Johnnie Ritchie
Kansas City
Guardian Trust Company
Edward A. Shedd
Charles B. Shedd
Minents Sixkholders
Chacago
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