American Aviators Down Two German Planes in France
Two German fighters were shot down inside American lines by Lt. A Winslow and Lt. Douglas Campbell, each downing one aircraft after a six minute engagement. Both enemies were captured and one was wounded. The machines were exhibited in a town square and the French general praised the American feat. Both lieutenants awarded the War Cross. Ensign Lloyd A. Perry reported killed in France.
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Associated Press
France
A. &. Winslow
Chicago
Douglas Campbell
California
Campbell
Navy officer dies in seaplane crash in France
A Navy officer was killed in a seaplane accident in France on April 12, his wife residing in Oconomowoc Wisconsin. The Navy Department announced this today along with occupancy plans for Camp Travis dental infirmary expected around April 20. Also listed are reserve corps officers assigned to duty, with a long roster of named lieutenants and enlisted personnel slated for the infirmary.
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France
Navy Department
Oconomowoc
Wis
Camp Travis
Roy M. Barr
Louis Bergerson
Hibert J. Baker
Carver
KR. Grown
Roy Tudson
Marl O
Kalk
George W. Cook
Harold ©. Hillmann
Clarence J. Lillehei
Morre
Ld. McKenzie
Melvin A. Miller
Howard M. Morissey
Richard C. Kiebler
Roscoe C. Bristow
Dental Infirmary
Edgar M. Welton
John A. Rosenfelter
William R&r. Petitt
Paul W. Bates
Jay C. Bardner
William B Hennessy
Charles B. Davis
Haskel W. Guthrie
Irwin BR
McCullough
Chester C. Chandler
Harold Alison William, Schaffer Jr
Robert D. Perkins
Advance Not an Invasion Claims Germany In Russia
Foreign Secretary von Kuehlmann replying to Russian protest asserts Germans and Ukrainians seek to break up bands and deny attacking Russia. Also reported a New Jersey inventor patenting a tire safety valve to prevent over inflation beyond desired pressure.
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London
von Kuehlmann
Russia
New Jersey
British Hold Line In France Amid Bitter Armentieres Fight
British headquarters report intense fighting along the Lys and at Armentieres as German assaults press the line. Generals praise stubborn Allied defense, with infantry and engineers delaying German advances, while Rear-guard action and scattered counterattacks slow the foe.
German Second Battle Offensive Fails in Picardy and Calais Area
London Times war correspondent Perry Robinson reports the second German blow failed to break British defenses in Picardy. He notes Germans penetrated near Armentieres and La Bassée Canal but could not reach Calais, with British and Portuguese units holding key positions and counterattacking along the Oise sector.
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London Times
San Antonio
Philadelphia Public Ledger
the Public Ledger Co
France
Perry Robinson
London ‘Times
Armentieres
Lens
Bethune
Aire
Hazebrook
Cassel
Lys
Bay St. Maur
Germany
Steenwercke
Mervilla
Eytalres
Allantly
Vieux, Berquin
Merys
Vieux and
Bercequin
Muttern
Lepinette
Fauin
Ploegstoort
Neuve Mylise
Messines Ridge
Neuve Elise
Wulvershem
Wytschaite
Neuve Egilso
Picardy
Calas
Lille
LaBassee Canal
Picardy Salient
Wiere
Montdidier
Noyon
Oise
Toul
Asiago
London Times Service
Philadelphia Public Leager
London
The
First Great Allied Front Attacks Narrowed to Isolated Push
The article describes the initial major assault on a 40 mile front aimed at isolating the British army and forcing a route to the coast. It notes how the plan anticipated shifting targets if it failed and reports seven enemy attacks in the Merville sector repulsed with heavy losses.
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Armentieres
Long
Arras
Amiens
Seven Attacks Repulsed on Northern Battlefront
British forces repelled seven German assaults in the Merivale sector of the northern front with heavy enemy losses. Southwest of Bailleul Germans briefly breached lines but were expelled by counterattacks. Fierce fighting northwest of Melville left German infantry driven back with substantial losses.
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Bullieur
Netteren
Merville
St. Venant
Berris
Vinx
Berquin
Nieppe Forest
Rostick
Clarence River
Laventic
Lys
Mstaires
No Man's Land
Croix du Bac
Bailleul
London
Mervile
Battleront
Neuve Eglae
Severaa
Neuve Eglise
Melville
British holds Messines Ridge as war scene brightens
London observers report the situation improving with Allied lines holding the Messines ridge despite German claims. The British high command anticipates a critical forty eight hours as the offensive approaches a turning point north of Fa Bass Canal.
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London ‘Times
San Antonio
Philadelphia Public Ledger
The
Public Ledger Co
London
Fa Basse Canal
Messines
Three Soldiers Killed In Long Island Railwreck
Three soldiers were killed ten seriously injured and thirty five slightly hurt when a Long Island Railroad car derailed near Central Islip New York. The dead and injured were stationed at Camp Upton in Yaphank. A train car jumped the track causing four others to derail. Government officials took charge and withheld names.
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New York
Long Island Itailroad
Central
Islip
N.Y
Camp Upton
Yaphank
N. Y
Spt Rai
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Sam Bro
Military Footwear Headquarters
Washington, D. C
Lloyd A. Perry
U. S
Denwl Infirmary
Gude
J. Breitenbach CO
Bastion
Rand
Estaire
Hun
Isxpeets
Shion P
Fashion Park
the Fashion Park
Alamo and
Commerce Streets
Londo
Milo Wlour
Liberty Mills
Texas
100 Per Cent Tobacco House
Travelers’ Cigar Shop
Ave. C
Long Island Road
Leacperrins
Worcestershire
Boston Shoe Repairing Co
Houston ST
Shine Parlor
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