Large mobilization planned as 800000 draft men eyed
A massive call up looms as about 15 000 second draft troops mobilize and an April draft likely exceeds the 96 000 monthly pace. Authorities say drafts aim to avoid disrupting industry and agriculture while meeting French front needs.
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Washington
France
Pershing
Redvon
Madison Barracks
Sacketts Tahar
Pravost
General Crowder
Air Service
Mmlo
Berviews
Young Bernstorff Named Defendant In Berlin Scandal
Amsterdam April Berlin rumor surfaces amid a complex web of German aristocracy. Baron Walter von Radeck and Count Gunther von Bernstorff figure in a lawsuit with Marguerite Thomason and others over alleged falsities, alimony disputes, and damaged reputations linked to World War I diplomatic circles.
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Berlin
Amsterdam
April
Mbel
Couns Christie
Gunther von Bernstorff
Sax
United States
Baron Walter von Radecs
England
Gunther
Marguerite Vivian Burton Thomason
Kurlegton
Tn Arny
Baron von Radéck
Rheinische Westfalsche Zeitung
Count von Bernstadt
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von Bernstorff
Engslund
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Von
Christhm Gunther
J Baenstorff
Thomason
Speter & Co
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Stroudsburg
J. Shomason
Burlington
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van von Riesbeck
New York
London
Contess
Baron von Madeck
Seana
TEACHER SAVES TRAIN NEAR TOLEDO AND PERRYSTURG
A country school teacher Grace Tayle, 86, saved a freight train in a collision near Perrysturg while removing a coat and signaling a danger moment. In other news Maulon Ga reports Sergeant Burt Waters sentenced to 2h years at Fort Leavenworth for desertion. the Camar Line Ship sunk.
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Toledg
Desceunn
Mauon
Eriyaly Burt Waters
Ith Ammuunition
Chory-flrat
Fort Leavenworth
Waters
Raids Reported From Amsterdam and Koblenz Weathered by Destruction
Dispatches describe air raids near Amsterdam and Koblenz with 26 killed and 100 wounded in one raid. Rail stations suffered heavy damage. streets and buildings were ruined and many occupants killed or wounded. A Treves raid also caused casualties and rail damage with debris strewn across streets. Also reported is a case of an illness resembling hematism in New York with doctors commenting on its symptoms and spread.
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Amsterdam
Lex Nouvailes
Coblens
Au Trevex Ff
En Paror
Weather wrap relocates across major cities
The report outlines recent weather readings for San Antonio, Chicago, Kansas City, New York and Washington. Temperatures vary with clear to partly cloudy skies, noting highs, lows, wind directions, and notable 24 hour changes.
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Kansas City
Magli
Army captain arrested as spies raise alarm
A Kentucky judge warned the jury against foes working in food plants as two men linked to German espionage were arrested in Rochester New York. George von Rottweiler, VP of a motor vehicle plant, and his companion, a skilled mechanic, were jailed after being charged with failing to register as aliens. One is said to have admitted linking to German agents and explosives in a river bank. The judge urged uncovering spy activities as agents from the Department of Justice monitor multiple suspects across states.
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Collins Ghia
George von Rottweiler
Rochester
United States Army
Newbert
Toarner
Germany
Trulweiler
Chicago
Theen
Kathy Wiet
St. Lawrence
Department of Justice
Guiel Dance
Tie
Staten
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Onis
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Ardnaice
Ieri Machentral Mathematioien
Hin Aaa
Snington
Gaunee Webb
Fayette Moynty
Kentucky
Sydny
Department of Justicn
United Sates
Threats of Three Americans Slashed by German Butchers
An April 1 Salvation Army letter, released by Adjutant Fletcher Agnew, relays a base hospital sergeant’s account of German raiders killing and mutilating American soldiers. The note, from Adjutant G C Starbard to Eva Booth, describes fearsome acts by a raiding unit dubbed the butchers to frighten U.S. troops.
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Salvation Army
Fletcher Agnew
G C. Starbard
Eva. Booth
Agnew
Severiiy
Starbard
Puis
Two Negroes Hanged and Cars Recovered in Texas Raid
In Houston the first military execution took place after two condemned Negro privates from the 370th Infantry were put to death for the murder of Private Ralph M. Morey. The scene included a dawn wake and brief prayers as six officers of the U.S. Army and chaplains observed. Separately, two white automobile thieves, ages 28 and 24, were arrested and two stolen cars recovered, with value near $6000, following a raid in Texas.
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Joan Munn
Walter Matthews
Privat
Ralph M. Morey
HiMth Infantry
Calnly
Hes- Meu
Physielav
John V. Uline
George Bell Jr
Ird Pavisian
Z. J. Oheata
Ad Neavy
Edgi
Texas
Wilmer
Leteedlven
Wheeler
J.oe GN
Dupel
San Antonians
Huter
Vale
Gyies
Halley Field
Pissenger Ford
Ute Schwinge
Austin
Ford to rush work on new navy submarine chasers
The article reports rapid progress on a new type of naval submarine chasers planned for shipyard testing. Secretary of the Navy and contractors are coordinating to reveal the craft by early May with shore engine trials expected within ten days after completion of a factory pattern.
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Washington, D.C
Navy
Javneling
Henry Word
Dariinky J
Tory
Daniele
Detroit
Furnish New Hospital for French War Wounded
Paris April 4 The American Red Cross has prepared a 500 bed field hospital behind the front to treat wounded. It was established after a request from the French government to care for patients suffering from fractured limbs being evacuated from a hospital in Eastern France under German air attack.
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Paris
Red Crows
Wis
Waliis
Monch
Germin Air Anid
German Intrigue in Washington on Mexican Tax Moves
Word reaches the Bite Department that Mexico plans lower taxes for business and industry. The United States may challenge under the Mann Act by asserting firms have faced unfair treatment and invis tion. The report references tensions with American firms and potential regulatory action.
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Washington
L. C
Bite
Mexico
United Sig10s
Amer
Austrian circles report talks between Wilson and Czernin
A Munich Selegeant report to Meneste Nachrichten says Austrian circles see no strong impression from Count Czernin and believe communications between the Austrian court and President Wilson have advanced beyond Czernin's statement. The Vienna view is that talks are already more extensive than Czernin suggested.
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Wilson
Guuil Cxernin
Austro-Hungacrien Coreiziy
Selegeant Fronteich
Meneste Nachrichten
Munich
Count Leenin
Court Czermnin
Wits
Count Czernin
Mob Hangs German Immigrant After Lash Threats
In Collinsville Illinois Prager, a German born coal miner, was dragged from his home by a mob of about 350. He was hanged from a tree and his body later burned. Prager had made remarks to condemned loyalty to Wilson, and miners pursued him from Marsville to Collinsville where police failed to protect him. He cried for his parents in German before the mob killed him.
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Robert Prager
Simwes
Imreen Dh
Lo St. Lows
Miles
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Vest Fonday
Marsville
Mitters
Wilson
Caltinsville
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Grow
Tul
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Siegel
Peny
Carl Henry Prager
Sci
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Prever
Ware
Jane
United States
Ersanton
Maryville
Panethig
Walley Clark
French Stop German Breakthrough Near Albert
U S forces say nighttime attacks by German troops failed to reach the Amiens Clermont rail line. French regiments defend, retake parts of Epine wood north of Orvillers Sorel, and repulse probes at Farm St Aglan southeast of Gris Vesnes. Allied lines hold with German efforts described as spent.
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Paris
Stierman
War Office
Teutong
Amiens
Clermont
Epi- Nedle Wood
Orvillers-Sorel
St Aglan Farm
Grisvesnes
Castel
Acreies Court Wuell
Mailly Ranevil
Cabinet meeting report on mob violence and reprisals
A garbled May WASRINGTON report notes Attorney General and cabinet members addressing lynching fears after a mob incident. It cites Justice Department concerns over potential reprisals in Germany against Americans, and mentions powers to punish lynchers awaiting federal action.
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Gregory
Atalert
Cullinsvile
Ascassian
Pr Wilson
Twas
Uniter
Athorney Charter
Aaker
KiLerengos
KiLerengos, Department Riche
Department of Justice
Lund
Dr Samuel Jones Dead in Lyngmbung Texas
Dr Samuel Jones dies at his honorary home in Lyngmbung Texas after years of service. memorial planned with burial at Balul. The Board of Regents of the University of Texas acknowledged his long career and mourn his loss.
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Lyngmbung
Samuel J. Tunes
Wxod
Mickey
Board of Regents of
University’ of Texas
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Saluile
Texas
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British repulse repeater attacks near Amiens front
British forces under the war office say they were pressed back slightly east of Amiens to positions near Villers-Brettonneux after heavy German assaults between the Luce and Somme rivers. Repeated enemy attacks were repulsed with losses, while German artillery concentrated near Albert and in the Scarpe valley.
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London
Amiens
Villers-Brettaneus
War Office
Luce
Somme
Luce River
Villers-Brettonmens
Albert
Esemy
Bucquoy
Scarpe Valley
Frenchfield battle rages as Germany presses Somme line
Operations across the Somme area show heavy German assaults with large forces trying to break Entente defenses. British and French lines hold firm as clashes extend from north of the Somme toward Montdidier and the Chermont railway corridor. The battle features fluctuating fortunes with casualties and strategic contested zones along a wide front.
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Ayuth
Hillary
Antena
Somme
Sutich
Agai
Daisuie
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