American Forces Repel German Assault Near St Mihiel
In France on April 14 American troops repelled a German attack on the right bank of the Meuse north of St Mihiel. A force of 400 picked troops, from the Russian front, faced Americans outnumbered over two to one yet drove the attackers back to their trenches with 64 dead and several prisoners. The Germans used gas and disguise, but the ruse failed and American casualties remained light. Many prisoners were under 20 and carried rations and digging tools. A notable Italian miner from Pennsylvania killed one and captured three, then returned with more prisoners after a brief exchange, while other acts of valor were reported across the line.
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France
Meuse
St. Mihiel
Woundee
272Nd Regiment
Massachusetts
Doushboy
Pennsylvania
Germian
Kamerad
Iter
No Man's Land
Pro German Rally in Vera Cruz Leads to Disorder
A pro German demonstration in Vera Cruz led by Leon Osorio provoked rock throwing and property risk as police dispersed the crowd. Osorio, said to hold a commission as a Mexican army captain, attacked pro ally newspapers Palavicin and Universal. In Scotland, Flight Lieutenant Robert B. Elsmer Brooks died in an Ayr air crash. he was 29 and born in New York.
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Vera Cruz
Mexico
Leon Osorio
Osorio
el Democrata
Scotland
Montreal
Robert B. Elsmere Brooks
Ayr
Brooks
New York
Gregory cites spies reports as exaggerated wartime danger
Washington officials defend DOJ efforts to police the country under war conditions. Attorney General Gregory says enemy activity reports are inflated by sensationalism and explains the lack of laws hampering punishing offenders. He notes native born Americans pose as significant a challenge as enemy aliens.
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Washington, D.C
United States
Gregory
Representative Currie
Michigan
Currie
Department of Justice
Department
Petty
Wip
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Treasury Department
Cere
Iran
Seek Way to Curb Travel New Draconian Needed to Keep Sples From Leaving Country
Washington April 16 A pending bill backed by administration and foreign affairs committees would authorize road powers to supervise travel of American citizens to guard the nation against spies and enemy agents. It aims to seal borders quickly, curb departures to Cuba, and tighten controls at the Mexican border while preserving valid passports.
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Washington, D.C
Europe
Cuba
Germany
Department of State
Eee
Tar and Feathers Used by Tulsa Liberty Knights
John Seubecka, a 26 year old German American, was seized late Monday by the Knights of Liberty, tarred and feathered, and given 50 lashes in a secluded Tulsa spot. He allegedly invaded a soldier’s home in the draft era and spoke disloyally, then promised to leave town and cease remarks. The Knights rose to prominence last November.
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Tulsa
Okla
John Seubecka
Knights of Liberty
Kubecka
Alleged disloyal acts and punishments across states
Reports from Amarillo Hibb ing and Chickasita detail alleged disloyal acts. J D Kien and Dennis Ihus faced federal detention for baptizing an infant in Kaiser Wilhelm’s name and anti war remarks. Guido Matrella fined for unpatriotic remarks after a draft hint. School board members in Stephens county Iowa await hearing on disloyalty charges. flag use in schools disputed.
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Amarillo
Kaiser Wilhelm
J. D. Kien
Dennis
Ihus
Shiaurock
Vex
Evangelist
Shamrock
Bein
Chicikasita
Okla
Dumont Pugh
Lb. C. Oliphant
Frank Ferris
Stephens County
Liberty
United States
Potatoes and onions advertised for sale at local markets
Vaney potatoes priced at 1 75 per 100 pounds and 12 pounds for sale. Fancy wax Bermuda onions offered at 2c per pound at 404 Main Ave and 6118 Medina. Advi.
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Vaney
Main Ave
Medina
Relief for storm homeless as aid flows in Fort Worth
Major Wright of Boyd announced relief efforts after Sunday night storms caused seven deaths. Food clothing and shelter are available for the homeless and injured now in Fort Worth. Donations include 150 from Dallas 105 from Bridgeport. Fort Worth hospitals report recoveries underway.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Wright
Boyd
Fiyor
Dallas
Bridgeport
Army orders appoint many officers to Signal Reserve units
General and signal corps orders assign numerous first and second lieutenants to Camp Pike Camp Wall and various depots. Promotions include several to captain and first lieutenant, with discharge, transfer and duty changes across aviation, artillery, cavalry, and field units. A public utility exchange ends with a wartime exchange of terse quotes.
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Signal Reserve Corps
Cini Dick
Om. Boster
Ob. Humer
Ab. Dtavker
HW. Dlagher
Traaittall
H.W. Thorne
Ren Chilton
Sr. Thompsear
Jsraddy
Marthette
Theke Vonert
Io Putbersonm
HPT
Witsen
B. di Swathon
Apptennin
Butte
Stanberry
Nell
Green
Carlton
A. OM
Southard
P.O BurKemdilh
Bheekleyu
Worehewi
CL Reeresford
Dartinagtin
Ahit
Greene
Brooks
Wadsworth
tHasel
Wurst
Wey Knowles
Lees
Sycoamd Calm
Lee
Dallas Engine and Plane Repair Depot
Burton
Burton, Sec and Paient
B. and Myers
Secoml Pdent
Weldray
Kelly Pelt Duncan
Me W
Krooks
Gairden City
Burneth
W. Jr
Camp Wall
Kites
Tycket
Mobeth
Udeut
Camp Pike
Goldthwict
A. W
Reneral
Kesler
DY. M. OR
Lad Infantry
Fletcher
J. A
Fleld Artilery
McGurk
Pee
Fleht Artiller Probst
Purucker
10Field
A. Durant
Tipton
O. J. Hines
TT Hands
F Bryan
Fen
R. Goalman
Th Mo Rees
LE. Brinekerhoff
V. T. Brotherton
Hmaley
W. Wison
Pontius
A. J. Mcdonald
J. Dy
Josephs
IG. P. Mines
T. W. Glasebrook
DH. Tirown
S. OR. Ives
W. G. Tasch
A. Nagel
Hartigan
Capt
T. Morrell
Camp Bowir
Wireless Operator Sticks to Burning Ship to Summon Aid
The City of Wilmington burned off Sable Island after a fire broke out in the hold. The radio operator remained at his post sending SOS signals and confirming all hands escaped. A Norwegian steamer rescued the survivors as the ship burned intensely.
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Haluvax
Wilmington
Sable Island
Wihnington
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the Light
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Drgisindon
Sples
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Jevenleen
Alamo Maza
1. W. AW
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Hibbing
Minn
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Finn
Thomas Brady
Kiovaly
Broussard
New Tamria
LUS
Robert I. Broussard
Tve
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Cwanter
S. O.S
Steve Baranowski
Depou Brigade
Camp Travis
Chapel LA
Wilk Sillis
U.S. Grant Hotel
San Diego
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William F. Thomas
Summerville
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