Battle Aboard Two Destroyers In Dover Channel Clash
Two British destroyers Swift and Broke engaged six German destroyers on April 20 in the English Channel. The fight featured close quarters combat with cutlasses bayonets and revolvers, a German sailor boarding a British ship, and midshipmen defending with pistols. Both sides suffered damage but the British returned to port, reports say.
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Westen Newspewer
Union News
Steven London
English
Dover
Jackies
Swift
Offvers
Ttis
Cuilasses
Dsyonets
SOLICITS AID OF WOMEN FOR FOOD CONSERVATION
Secretary Houston asked editors of about fifty women’s publications to come to Washington next month for a conference on food conservation. The aim is to enlist their help in the agriculture department’s campaign for household economies and wartime standards. The Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity offered a thousand trained agriculturists to aid the government, with Houston planning to call on members to organize agricultural bodies in states. Labor and farmers’ organizations are seen as paths to meet farm labor needs.
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Washington, D. C
Houston
Washington
Agriculture Department
T. D. Harman
Pennsylvania
Alpha Gamma Rho College Agricultural Fraternity
Department of Labor and
Farmers’ Organizations
Belfour’s war mission defended by British minister
Foreign Minister Balfour, head of the British wartime commission, reassured critics in Washington that Britain and France seek no entangling alliance with the United States. He said the mission’s purpose is full cooperation to defend democracy against Germany, not to push the U.S. into formal treaties.
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Belfour
Washington, D
America
Balfour
British War Commission
Great Britain
France
United States
Jess Foundation
Miners Granted Wage Increase in New York Fields
Miners in the latent coal fields receive a voluntary wage rise of about 20 percent for 178,000 workers after an agreement signed by operators and the United Mine Workers of America. The raise mirrors the recent increase for 225,000 bituminous workers and becomes a permanent addition to the wage rate, not a bonus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United Mine Workers of America
Explosion rocks New York skyscraper steam tunnel deaths
In a New York financial district building the blast of two large steam tanks in a subcellar of the 25 story American Ex Press Campiniding caused two deaths and injuries to others, triggering panic among occupants.
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New York
Ex Press
New armour Bavice Demonstration Reported
An exhibit showcased a new armor headgear device claiming proof against bullets. Officials argued the armor could withstand high impact tests, while observers noted uncertain protection levels for the wearer and questioned the testing methods used.
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Rover
Wao
Bordie Wein
Guy Mrew- Bier
Brer
Increased Corn Production Urged Across Wide Areas
The secretary of agriculture urges raising corn outputs to the maximum in regions east of the 100th meridian and in high production areas. A long list of leading corn counties across Illinois Iowa Nebraska Missouri Indiana Kansas Oklahoma Kentucky is provided to guide expansion efforts.
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Washington
America
Illinois
Champaign
Iroquois
LaSalle
Livingston
McLean
Bu Teau
Christian
Agar
Henry
Lee
Logan
Macon
Langanton
Shelby
Vermilion
Oa Adams
Coles
DeKalb
DeWitt
Macaupin
Mason
Mercer
Montgomer
Morgan
Ogle
Peoria
Platt
Pike
Twell
Arren
Whiteside
Woodford
Madison
Marshall
Moultrie
White
Greene
Jasper
Jefferson
Kane
McHenry
Marion
Stephenson
Carroll Clark
Clear
Cook
Hamilton
Henderso
Kendall
Menard
Winnebago
Cass
Cliton
Crawford
Effingham
Franklin
Rock Island
St Clair
Schuyler
Stark
Iowa
Countes
Harrison
Plymouth
Pottawattamle
Sioux
Godbury
Adair
Benton
Blackhawk
Boone
Buena Vista
Butler
Calhoun
Carroll
Holt
Jeterson
Johnson
Lincoln
Nuckolls
Otoe
Pierce
Platte
Richardson
Saline
Seward
Thayer
Wayne
Webster
York
Burr Dodge
Phelps
Polk
Redwillow
Thurston
Valley
Graeley
Fiall
Harlan
Howard
Kearway
Nance
Nemahe
Pawnee
Sherman
Stanton
Missouri
Bates
Nodaway
Vernon
Atenson
Audrain
Barton
Calla
War
Tahason
Lafaretti
Monroe
Pet Saline
Chariton
Ray
Andrew
Caldwell
Clinton
Cooper Daviess
Gentry
Jackson
Knox
Linn
Stoddard
Cede
Dade
Fannin
Collin
Fann N
Grayson
Lemer
Danton
Hunt
Navarro
Ball
Cooke
Hill
McLennan
Milam
Red River
Dallas
Falls
Hopkins
Limestone
Montague
Smith
Wice
Case
Cherokee
Clay
Coryell
Ellis
Fayette
Gonzales
Hautmen
Ruex
Ven Zandt
Wilbarger
Wil. Hemson
Anderson
Bowie
Cowley
Decatur
Dickinson
Graham
Greenwood
Har Jackson
Kingsidan
Labette
Lyon
McPherson
Mitchell
Sforris
Osage
Osborne
Philips
Pottawatomie
Rice
Stafford
Bourbor
Minipi
Montgomery
Neosho
Shawnee
Wehau- Bee
Allen
Ette Norton
Pratt
Riley
Rooks
Suiine
Wilson
Atchigon
Gomphien
Douglas
Elk
Otta’arton
Chautauqua
Arke
Wood
Pickaway
Rankils
Putnam
Ross
Hutler
Champeign
Clerk
Hancock Fenty
Mwighland
Wercer
Miami
Paulding
Preble
van Wert
Auglaize
Crate
Custer
Wilson Presses Draft Law in Major Administration Drive
President Wilson backs the army bill with selective service and urges broad civic duty, arguing mobilization should use all national strengths. The letter, replying to Kansas representative, emphasizes patriotic service beyond military act and warns against voluntary draft shortcomings.
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Washington
Wilson
Deliering
Kansas
War Department
Congress
Far and Near Grain Shipments and Global News Fragments
April reports note millions of bushels of grain moving to eastern mills after Great Lakes ice breakup. A Colfax building fire in Indianapolis killed six, with about twenty injured. Ambassador Page in London reports on ARIAT River crossing and Alsatiff. Memphis notes Dorey unable to work, cited for illicit conduct at training camp. New York and Pennsylvania coal operators press for wage increases amid worker demands across region.
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Paris
France
French War Office
Nivelly
Te Aisne
Chaim Delgn
Argonne Forest
Chemin Des Dames
Saney
Alles
Warteuse
Champagne
Monravilliers
Argonne
Laffauz
Vauclere
Loivre
Great Lakes
Indianapolis
Colfax Nities
Meridian Atreat
University Park
Aboud
Washington
Ambassador Page
Landen
Countannawski von Murenow
Alsatiff
Memphis
Enn
Tex Dorey
Welnwan “Alneker
Avindan Corps
United States Arty
New York
Anthrucity
Pennsylvania
Wiatern
Olia Grant Tke
United State Workers of America
Ant Annona
Aliany
Aif
Texas backs draft plan amid Senate petition support
Amid national debate, Texas lawmakers rally for a draft policy. The scene centers on select committee input, petitions, and political backing shaping the proposal. Key figures and tensions surface as the plan advances through the Senate and executive channels.
Twe Killed as Result of Feud in Waco
A garbled note reports a feud related death in Waco with unclear details. The fragment mentions a person named Brewer and the term deed or action, but the exact circumstances, dates, and identities remain unreadable.
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Hla
Bodie
Food conservation plan urges price controls during war
Washington April 23 Secretary of Agriculture Houston replies to a regulation request for a comprehensive food conservation plan and recommends Senate authorization to fix food prices during the war. Legislation to implement this likely will be sent to the Senate within a few days.
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Houston
Washington
Strikers Clash With Soldiers in Magdeburg Riot
London reports ten thousand strikers, mostly motion workers, attempted to burn the central area of Magdeburg amid a disputed exchange. Tro operatives fired on rioters. King and mutiny are mentioned, and the town lies in a state of loge.
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London
Magdeburg
Exchange Telegraph Company
Trosy Qhienzial
Holland
Mutty
Swedes Demand to Fight Kaiser For America Aid
Stockholm reports that more than 100 Swedish citizens have urged American Minister Ira Nelson Worrel to allow them to serve against Germany with the Allied army. The appeal seeks to join the fight under a flag of loyalty and national duty amid ongoing hostilities.
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Morris
United States Army
Stockholm
Iuive
Ira Nelson Worrig Afking
Germany
Wheeling Strike Ends After Nine Weeks of Tie
Wheeling West Virginia reports the Wheeling Steel Company returns to work as a nine week strike concludes. The Yorkville Oymiant and the Seale organization are mentioned in the context of the stoppage ending and workers resuming duties at the plant.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Yorkville
Wheeling Steel
tog _ ROM PHY
Oftlotary Feed
Seale
Garden growth ideas praised by Leyte WW and leaders
Growth of garden products recommended by Leyte WW. BDL president discussed at a Northern railroad meeting, who resigned from Cif Farnia, signaling shifts in regional leadership and agricultural strategy.
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Ball Parks
St. Tan
Minny
Leyte WW. Bdl
In Raat Northern Railroad
Cif Farnia
Iowa farmers urged to boost livestock to fuel war effort
John Fletcher of Fort Dearborn Bank urged Iowa to expand livestock output and reduce waste to aid national food supplies and wartime costs. He cited Iowa producing only 25 percent of capacity and argued increasing calf and livestock production could fund debt, build ships, and feed troops, with county agents as key mobilizers.
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Des Moines
Iowa
John Fletcher
Fort Dearborn National Bank of Chicago
Rai
Cedar Rapide
Chievo Stockyards
Aays
Amy
U S Daytons towa Employers secret service der nited States
Fragmented OCR notes claim Secret Service aims to influence U S employers and warn of disloyal workers. It mentions threats to food production, potential destruction of supplies, and alarm over elevator fires and laborer actions.
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U.S. Daytons
Pittons
Plan plans for aviation corps training and equipment
The text outlines a plan for an aviation corps with twenty five men and includes mentions of designers builders and training. It references data planes and accessories, and suggests a formal plan or proposal process under a named designation. The fragmentary material notes Phunas and Betis as possible names connected to the effort.
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EAB
Phunas
H Betis
Food supply workers plan school garden project
Alders of the council discuss increasing food supplies and a school garden program as part of this year’s efforts. The men, standing with tools, work around trees and display interest in expanding community projects this September.
Iowa Merchants Pledge Broad Support
Fragmentary OCR reveals merchants pledging support amid a local drive or event. Names, dates, and places are garbled, but the sense is merchants in Iowa backing a cause with organizational involvement and public action noted by an association.
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Iowa
Pidue
Wilson
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Washington
Pious
Bredident Winltur College of Aghiat
Ted Stare
Tefore
Garden Capitol Grounds Project At City Garden Extension
City gardeners and officials plan a ground extension at Garden Capitol Grounds. McCurdy custodian of the extension reports blocks to be removed and filled, six feet of sod to be laid to sidewalks, and Bowers planted as borders for vegetable plots to relieve street flooding and enhance beauty. Governor Harding authorized oversight of the works.
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Dar Molnas
Kuen
Gariden Cosston Wiservey Aerts
Elix
Capitel
J. A. Headey
Harding
Nou McCurdy
Omer
Hendriks
McCurdy
Alt Atdey
Hendrike
Gravity School Flag Incident Sparks Public Gift
In Gravity, a pupil insulted a US flag shown by teacher Virginie of Beira. The teacher made the boy kiss each stripe after a brief reprimand. Citizens voted to raise 12 dollars for a flag slide and suitable gift for the educator.
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Ladoga
Hera
Mise Virginie
Beira
Tate
Pipita
Jae Sult
Hunt
Reception for AnitaE Earl Caddack Celebrated
Heavyweight wrestling champion AnitaE Earl Caddack was honored in an open house after a parade from the depot to Victoria hotel. Festivities included a banquet at White Pole garage, a large dance, and decorations by Anita’s team, with many guests from surrounding towns.
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Caddack
White Pole
Anitt
Antony Iha
Frank Goteh
Humboldt
Five Ira Boys Enlist In U S Army From Ira Town
Five Ira youths, among the town’s population, enlisted for the United States army. Three brothers joined the infantry after passing the medical tests. The cast includes Willum Castor Seward Castor Clifford Castor Zena C Jones and Russell Rippey, all accepted.
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Ira
Eniist
United States Army
Infantry
Int
Willum, Seward
Clifford Castor
Zena C. Jones
Russell Rippey
Boys Fined for Destroying Flags in Cedar Rapids
Seven youths including a German American boy were fined 45 to 300 dollars each in Cedar Rapids for destroying two American flags. Judge C J Jenkins lectured them and offered that enlistment could remit fines. several were deemed too young for further punishment.
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Cedar Rapids
Uirce
C. J. Jenkins
Eve
Iowa Charter Retention Discussed In Rail Trust Reorg
Des Moines discusses retaining Iowa charter for Rock Island and Pere Marquette railroad reorganization. Wred W. Sargent Iowa attorney, M. L. Leijt of Chicago, Benedict Sentator Rock Inland, Robert Walken of New York counsel for reorganization committees, and local Des Moines representatives attended talks on the project.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Wred W. Sargent
M. L. Ieit
Checongo
Benerht
Rock Inland
Robert Walken
New York
Bell
Walker
Tvor
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