Russian fears grow over Pacific and Baltic incursions
Bolshevists in Petrograd warn they may be cut off from both ends of Russia as Japanese and British troops land at Vladivostok and a German division reaches Finland. Tehucherin protests Berlin and seeks withdrawal of foreign troops while consuls report only local significance. Bolshevik leaders denounce entente actions as unwarranted hostility.
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London Times
San Antonio
Philadelphia Public Ledger
the Public Ledger Co
Petrograd
Russia
Bolshevists
Pacific
Baltic
Vladivostok
Trussian Republic
Tehucherin
Siberia
Admiral Kato
Finland
Finland War Dispatch From Helsingfors Quiet Despite Civil Strife
Reports from Helsingfors say the city is quiet and free of Germans as of April 10. The Finnish civil war sees White Guards opposing Bolshevik influence with pro German elements dominant in the White Guard, while anti German forces remain strong among Finnish factions and commercial groups.
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Tandon Times Service
San Antonio
Philadeipnia Public Ledger
Consright
The
Public Ledger Co
Petrogikad
Helsingfor
Winnish Bolsheviki
Vicorh
Helsingfors
Red Guards
White Char Weginningeste Uel
Finland
Start Tomorrow and Keep It Up Every Morning
A health pitch urges starting each day with hot water and lime stone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver and bowels. It claims the practice removes indigestible waste sour bile and toxins on an empty stomach and stimulates a hearty appetite. It recommends a quarter pound from the drug store at little cost and promises improved vitality and complexion.
Finland shifts to German side amid war and unrest
A German aligned Finland faces internal power shifts as pro German officers and pro German government press for recognition by Britain and the United States. Finnish officials reveal anti German sentiment remains among some leaders while occupation by German troops continues. News from Vasa cites insults to Western officers and a cabinet supportive of Germany as Finland’s neutrality erodes.
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Germany
Finland
Reems
Plans for Liberty motors and aviation training criticized
Investigators report muddled plans for Liberty motors with only 122 of 500 ordered for the army, 142 for the navy, and four shippers overseas. They note delays in training planes for cadets and several hundred cadets idle, while 1200 were sent abroad for training with mixed results and continued production concerns.
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Liberty Motors
Army
Navy
England
France
Italy
Signal Corps
United States
Butt
Lwve
Comuttee
Bur
Mexican Troop Moves Toward Texas Border in 1916
Gen Francisco Gonzales leads a Federal cavalry column toward the Big Bend from Chihuahua City to reinforce Ojinaga district defenses. Reports say Federals dig in opposite the border as US forces patrol near Fort Hancock and San Ignacio, with Mexican raiders killed and trains dynamited nearby.
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Anosite
Hranecool
San Ignacio Tord
San Antonio
Villa
Mexico
Jose Carlos Murguia
Ojinaga
Fort Hancock
Tes
United States
Fort Harcock
el Paso
Mariva
Tex
San Ignacio
San Juan
Sierra Blanca
Olinaga
Villa Ahumada
Juarez
Guadalupe
Crowder Announces 12000 More Men for Training Camps
Provost Marshal Crowder states 12,000 select service men will join the existing 150,000 called. Training camps will begin on April 28.
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Crowder
Washington, D. C
Selec
Black-Draught praised by Cobden family
Mrs Alice Metz of Cobden reports that Black-Draught has served her family well for years as a general medicine for liver and stomach troubles. She notes it aids digestion, relieves constipation, and is especially helpful for children. The product is described as purely vegetable and widely recommended by the family.
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Cobden
Alice Metz
Thedford
British Forces Hold Front North of Somme After Fierce Action
London reports heavy night fighting on the front north of the Labassee canal as German attacks press toward Estaires and Bae St. Maur. Givenchy was briefly taken but retaken by the Fifty fifth division, with 750 prisoners in the area. Local clashes continued south of the Somme without altering overall positions.
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London
Somme
Givénchy
Labhasse Canal
Laws and Lys
Estaires
Bae St. Maur
Armentierss
Ypres-Commnes Canal
Labassee Canal
Opus
Lawe Andys
Ystaires
Givenchy
Armentieres
Ypres-Comines Canal
French Repulse Attacks Halt German Advance Near Hangard
German troops launched a heavy assault on French lines near Hangard en Santerre but were met by a French counter attack that prevented gains. In the Cassel and Nepon sector, German efforts to advance failed, according to the war office.
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Paris
Hangarden-Santerre
War Office
Cassel
Nepon
German spring offensive escalates on front near Arras and Aubers
London Times correspondent reports a second act of the German offensive beginning on Tuesday, with heavy shelling and gas bombardment across a 17,000 yard front between Armentières and Lens. German forces, including divisions of Fourth Ersatz and others, push to Berding positions while Allied lines hold key high ground near Givenchy and Pleurbaix. observers note disrupted but not decisive advances as the battle unfolds along the Somme region.
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London ‘Times Service
San Antonio
Paladelahie Public Ledger
The
Public Ledger Co
France
Perry Robinson
London Times
Whitt
Arras
Armenstieres
Lens
Aubers Ridge
Nieuwe Chapelle-Mestubert
Lis
Lepantin
Givenchy
Petitton
Pleurbaix
Bat le
Lachasse Canal
Germany
Amiens
Somme
Tens
Armenticeres
Total above target as daily need rises in fundraiser report
Figures show the daily amount needed pushing totals past 360000 with reports from multiple divisions. Captains and committee members detailed individual contributions, while workers urged perseverance and unity to sustain the fundraising drive.
British Will Not Accept German Peace Says Allies Rally
A British statement rejects a German peace offer and emphasizes allied unity under General Foch. The speech praises Foch as among Europe’s bravest and notes his decisive actions at Ypres guiding French forces to aid the defense.
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Foch
Western Front
Europe
Ypres
Loy
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