Waterford Under Tight Military Censorship Amid Dublin Uprising
Waterford Ireland reports strict military censorship cutting news flow from Dublin unrest. Telegraphs restricted, even house calls barred, with only a London wire allowed. Authorities guard public buildings as Dublin braces for potential invasion. Waterford notes a sizable police presence and a lifted river bridge to block main town access.
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Waterford
Ireland
London
Dublin
Wexford
Self defense claim in street knife attack ends badly
James Vandeventer, colored, was badly cut on the arm near the Timpe saloon at Elm and Tenth streets Sunday morning, an artery severed. Jasper Green, colored, a county prisoner on assault charges, says the knife was used in self defense after Vandeventer struck him and drew his blade. Green alleges Vandeventer attacked first and forced a knife fight. Vandeventer was hospitalized in a weakened condition from blood loss.
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James Vandeventer
St Mary's Hospital
Arly
Jasper Green
Timpe
Tenth
Elm Trecets
Green
Vandeventer
Heaid
Wee Aha Nese
Viairicas and two girls leave city after vagrancy arrests
Clar Otten and Ruby Lawtan, two girls arrested Friday morning on vagrancy charges, left the city this morning under police escort. They were taken to the station by officers to confirm departure, reportedly bound for Detroit. Joseph Strathmann arrested for peace disturbance and resisting an officer after attempt to flee on the South Side. Garrison 13, three hundred and thirty. London April 29 report says Kut al Amara garrison surrender under Townshend. Eagles lodge Mass Meeting called for all members Thursday night to discuss important matters.
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Clar Otten
Ruby Lawtan
Eho
Esme
Detroit
Joseph Strathmann
Meise and
Bach
Esgies
Eagles Lodge
Turks Take Townshend And 10,000
Reuters dispatch notes the surrender of Gen Townshend and about 10,000 British-Indian troops at Kut el Amara on the Tigris after a prolonged Mesopotamian campaign. The relief effort failed, guns and munitions destroyed, and Turkish forces tightened the siege amid river flood conditions. Verdun and Russian fronts show limited changes with German gains and prisoner counts reported.
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London
Mesopotamia
Townshend
Kut-el Amara
Tigris
Bagdad
Gulf
Gallipoli
Ctesiphon
Mmemory
Tiers
Nur-el-Amara
Dead-Man-T Hill
Narvecz Lake
Quincy 1917 Hats to Lead City Delegation to Springfield
White felt hats and umbrellas bearing Quincy 1917 will mark the 36 delegates sent from this city to Springfield for the TPLA annual convention. Post A in Ffotel Quincey met last night to choose a steering committee headed by J T Moriarity. They also seek Emil Leopold for a state board director, with Ed Crawford named president and C A E Koch as secretary of the local branch.
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Quincy
Springfield
TPLA
Post A
Ffotel Quincey
J.T. Moriarity
Emil Leopold
State Association
Ed Crawford
C. A. E. Koch
Ambassador Gerard Signals Possible Submarine Decision
Washington reports indicate no definite forecast on Germanys submarine dispute. Ambassador Gerard met with Kaiser Wilhelm at army headquarters, signaling a potential early decision. Secretary Lansing says the situation remains unchanged until Berlin dispatches arrive, with a possible German reply drafted for early next week.
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Washington
Germany
Berlin
Gerard
Emperor William
Army Headquarters
United States
Lansing
Wilson
Postmaster Change in Palmyra Office
Palmyra April 30 J Johnson succeeds J Bernhard as postmaster in Palmyra. Bernhard retires after long service and plans to enter business. Johnson, appointed under President Wilson, is expected to perform creditably in the federal office.
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I. J. Bernhard
Palmyra
C J. Johnson
Hr. J. Bernhard
Mr. Johnson
Wilson
Sheteve
Bernhard
Marblehead Man Prominent In Odd Fellows Remembered
Local Marblehead resident A Otis Arnold was honored Saturday night at Marblehead Lodge No 435 and Emma D. of R. Lodge No 348. He received a beautifully decorated cake featuring American flags, a display described as both culinary triumph and memorable tribute.
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Odd Fellows
Marblehead
A. Otis Arnold
Incident Near La Tarps Leaves Man Trapped
A man was pinned under his Ford runabout after a crash ten miles east of La Tarps near a road turn, with neighbors assisting at about dusk on Friday evening.
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la Tarps
Unarmed Steamer Teal of Tendon Sunk by Submarine
LONDON April 30 The unarmed British steamer Teal of Tendon was sunk by a submarine. The crew survived after taking to the house.
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London
Mexican Conferees Push for Early Withdrawal of U S Troops
In Juarez a Mexican customs house meeting between American and Mexican officials began behind closed doors with two conflicting propositions. Mexican representatives urged U S troops withdraw early, while American generals said they could not discuss Pershing’s expedition withdrawal. A fresh Villa death report circulated as conferees planned a follow up meeting in El Paso.
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EL Paso
Tex
Juarez
Mexico
Villa
Francisco Villa
Garcia
Carlos Carranza
Cusihuiriachic
Hugh L. Scott
Frederick Funston
United States
Alvaro Obregon
Jacinto Trevino
Carranza
Washington
Americans Will Insist On Carranza Aid and Police Zones
Secret instructions outline American demands before any joint effort with Carranza forces. Key points include open cooperation with Carranza troops, extending American lines into Mexico to Casas Grandes or further, placing the northern policing zone under U S control, Carranza policing the southern zone, shared supply handling, and use of Mexican railways by the expeditionary force. It is believed Americans would avoid deeper penetration and withdraw once bands like Villa are eradicated.
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Baker
Scott
Funston
Carranza
Mexico
Casas Grandes
Villa
Lord Lieutenant praises loyalty amid Dublin uprising
Baron Wimborne, lord lieutenant of Ireland, told The Associated Press on April 10 that the seditious movement would be suppressed within days. He praised Irish loyalty as rebels claimed an Irish republic last Monday, and described Dublin as largely calm outside a few pockets. He detailed Monday’s outbreak at Dublin Castle and post office seizures, the swift arrival of Curragh reinforcements, ongoing sniping, and shelling of rebel positions including Sackville Street and Liberty Hall.
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Dublin
Baron Wainborne
Ireland
Associated Press
Baron Wimborne
Dublin Castle
St. Stephen's Greene
Curragh
England
Wilson to Make Address at Navy League Service School
President Wilson has accepted an invitation to speak in Washington on Monday before the service school of the Women s section of the Navy league. The school teaches telegraphy and nursing to young women.
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Wilson
Washington
Women’s Section
Navy League
Alaskan Strike Settled at Anchorage Division
SEWARD Alaska April 30 The strike of workmen on the Anchorage division of the United States railroad for higher wages was declared off Saturday. The men will return to work Monday.
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Seward
Alaska
Anchorage
United States Railroad
Raider Slips By Patrol In London Sea Risk Report
NEW YORK April 30 War risk insurance in this city and in London rose on Saturday following a financial report that another German commerce raider has slipped through the British sea patrols.
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New York
London
Natroi
Quincy Regiment to Attend Services at St John’s Cathedral
Bishop Fawcett will conduct the annual social services for all members of the Fifth Infantry Watners National Guard in St John’s Cathedral this afternoon. Regimental officers and enlisted men meet at 2:20 PM in the Armory. machine gun personnel wear civilian clothes, others in uniform with caps white collars and tan shoes. The Fifth Infantry band provides march music for the procession from Armory to Cathedral and back. Each member is to invite his family to attend, seating by 3:00 PM.
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Bishop Fawcett
Fifth Infantry
Watners National Guard
St. John’s Cathedral
Judges to review decision on Bacon Chicago
A meeting of circuit judges was called by Chief Justice Frederick A. Smith for Monday noon to review Superior Judge Richard S. Tuthill’s decision attributing Shakespeare’s works to Bacon. Judges say the ruling has degraded the dignity of the judiciary and sparked wide comment both locally and internationally.
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Chicago
Frederick A. Smith
Richard 5. Tuthill
Bacon
Shakespeare
Hopeful Deadlock Looms If Obregon Demands Withdrawal
Reports say Mexican War Minister Obregon pressed withdrawal as the main issue while U S officials signaled a possible negotiation path. Both sides may concede minor points to yield a joint patrol scheme against bandit-infested areas near Chihuahua with American troops positioned south of the Rio Grande as a buffer.
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Carranza
Washington
United States
Mexico
Chihuahui
Rio Grande
el Paso
Americans Welcomeed by Mexican Forces For Franco-American Conference
Generals Scott and Funston arrived with aides to meet Mexican leaders Obregon and Trevino at a council chamber in a carpetless hall. A guard of honor presented arms as the American car entered, and a machine gun stood on full display as the talks began under Consul Garcia's interpretation.
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General Obregon
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Funston
Abonz Santa Fe
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el Paso Street
Stanton Street
Columbia
Fuares
Yrevine
Bae
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Michie
Lee
Uhew
Garcia
Trevino
Francisco Scerriano
Mfildaee
Scott, Funston
Obrega
Consul Garcia
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Linen Hall
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Tour
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