Diver survives torpedo hole to reach safety aboard Atlantic Sun
Captain Walter K Miller of the Atlantic Sun recounts being torpedoed off the Irish coast on March 7. He describes being blown into the ship’s hold, wriggling through a torn hull opening, clinging to a barrel, and being rescued by a boat crew before the German commander rejects him as a prisoner of war due to his wounds. He later recovered at a British port and has applied for another command.
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New York
Walter K Miller
Brooklyn
Atlantic Sun
Miller
Eastman Jury Fails to Reach Verdict in Sedition Case
New York April 28 The jury in the Max Eastman seditious article case in the Socialist publication The UN reported Saturday it had been unable to agree, signaling a hung jury as the trial continued.
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Eastman
New York
Max Eastman
Socialisst
From Wood Waste to Viscose via Cellulose Conversion
The process converts cellulose from wood into a gelatinous viscose material, unlocking broad uses for wood waste.
Mortgage bankers of Kansas on back country attack
Washington April 27. The farm loan board issued a statement accusing a group of Kansas mortgage bankers of leading a national campaign to discredit the federal farm loan system. The circulars claim loans are over assessed, but the Wichita district data show eighteen cases where loans exceeded tax value in over two thousand loans. The board says the attack aims to mislead landowners with incorrect information from financial interests opposed to the farm loan law.
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Washington
Kansas
Farm Loan Board
Congress
Slgans
Wichita
Gompers Inspires Canadian Houses
Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor spoke at a joint war session of the Canadian senate and house of commons. Minister Duhkerty called the address a new inspiration to revive determination, urging resolve against tyranny and submission. The scene featured paired speakers, a crowded gallery, and mingled flags as Gompers entered to long applause.
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Samuel Gomat
Fedeabor
Senate
House of Commons
Justice Duhkerty
Mr. Gompers
House
American Ambulance Men Win War Cross
Eleven American ambulance men earned the war cross for gallant service during the battle. Lieut. Ralph Richmond and several others were cited for carrying wounded from positions near enemy lines under heavy fire. Additional names were listed for courage shown on April 6 in regimental orders.
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Paris
Ralph Richmond
Junius Beebe
G. L. Harris
Henry K. James
E. A. Littlefield
John J. Frennig
Charles A. Reed
Trenry W. Hidlman
Johnson
Uncertain Weather Predicted For Week
Weather bureau forecasts for the week start with mixed patterns across regions. Great Lakes expect showers and cooler conditions early and late in the week. Upper Mississippi and lower Missouri expect fair and warm early, showers midweek with below normal temperatures, and an uncertain finish.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Great Lakes Region
Upper
Mississippi
Lower
Missouri
Timewell Man on List of Eligibles for Officers
Clark E. Williams of Timewell Brown County has qualified for a commission as second lieutenant at Camp Meade Maryland in the artillery branch Le roy Moomaw of Clinton Mo has also qualified for a commission in the artillery Missouri candidates have qualified at Camp Doniphan Oklahoma for commissions Frank Batta of Chillicothe is ready to wear a second lieutenant shoulder straps in the infantry Burl J Hill of Kirksville Ben E Turner of Kahoka Mo and Richard O Worrell of Mexico Mo all in the infantry branch of the service Other successful lists will be announced later in the week.
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Clark E. Williams
Timewell
Brown County
Camp Meade
Maryland
Williams
Leroy Moomaw
Clinton
Missouri
Camp Doniphan
Oklahoma
Frank Batta
Chillicothe
Burl J. Hill
Kirksville
Ben E. Turner
Kahoka
Richard O Worrell
Mexico
New Austrian Party Opposed To Emperor
Vienna dispatch reports the formation of an anti Emperor Charles party in Vienna. The group includes nobles who were personal friends of Emperor Francis Joseph and opposes Empress Zita influence on Emperor Charles. The move signals court opposition and political maneuvering within Austria.
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Vienna
Tageblatt
Berlin
Francis Joseph
Charles
Zita
Gail E Bozarth on Long Island
Gail E Bozarth is a member of the 184th Aero Squadron in the U S Army, serving in the signal branch. He is stationed athemstead Long Island N Y and is described as a well known Quincyan.
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Gail E. Bozarth
Long Island
Gain E. Bozarth
184Th Aero Squadron
United States Army
Signal Branch
Yield No
Hemstead
N. Y
Mr. Bozarth
Austrian View on High State Affairs
A concise overview of Austria's stance on major state matters, outlining key positions, institutional roles, and diplomatic approaches. Emphasis is on neutrality, constitutional framework, and typical policy priorities guiding government decisions.
German Minister Still in Holland
The German minister to The Netherlands remains at The Hague and has not left for Germany. The Dutch legation in Washington said no ultimatum has been sent to Holland regarding the sand and gravel dispute or other issues. It also denied an embargo on tin, cinchona, and kapok exports from the Dutch East Indies, noting instead a domestic licensing order.
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Washington
Netherlands
Hague
Germany
Berlin
Legation
Holland
Dutch East Indies
Snow Falls in Colorado and Plains Hit by Snow
Five inches of snow fell in Denver Friday night after an electrical storm. Snow and rain covered Colorado, western Nebraska, South Dakota and parts of Wyoming, with conditions extending across the region. India’s rail and telegraph systems are noted in comparison to 1861 figures.
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Colorado
Denver
Denver Weather Bureau
Nebraska
South Dakota
Wyoming
Quincy Boy Serves In Army at Camp Logan Houston
Fred J Schwab orderly to General Henry R Hill in Camp Logan Houston Texas. He is a member of the 65th Infantry brigade headquarters detachment. He is a son of Mr and Mrs John Schwab of 1201 North 5th street.
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Henry R. Hill
Camp Logan
Houston
Texas
Fred J. Schwab
Quincy
John Schwab
North 5Th Street
65Th Infantry Brigade
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Continental Casualty Company
Wells
Illinois
Anck Bros
Anck
11Th and Broadway
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Sousa
George M. Flaiz
Great Lakes Naval Station
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FW. Flaiz
Maine
Navy
Chicago
Chicago Heights
Ill
Ireat Lakes
Grant Park
Mortgage Bankers OF
Gompers
New Austrian Party
Seihalee
Nethers
India
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