Great Battle Continues Fourth Day May Strikes Planned
The report notes ongoing combat in Germany with May Day strike plans by German labor and a broader socialist demonstration setup in Sweden Spain and potential effects elsewhere. No Austrian news. Turkish devastation from famine and disease cited. Enver Bey era strict control and censorship described with electrified frontier fences to deter reporting.
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Reichstag
Germany
Sweden
Spain
Austria
Turkey
Ottoman Empire
Enver Bey
Empire
British Front Sees Renewed German Resistance in Arras Area
The fourth day of intense fighting on the British front in France shows both sides locked in a stalemate as Germany uses costly massed assaults. Gavrelle remains a focal point with Haig’s wedge into the Arras Douai road challenged by heavy German losses.
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France
Arras
Gavrelle
Haig
Arras- Douai
Aisne
Nivelle
Chemin-Des-Dames
Mesopotamia
Saloniki
Berlin Strike Involving 250000 Workers Quietly Reported
Reports to the State Department indicate a 250000 worker strike in Berlin, with information withheld on the source. The dispatch notes a growing desire for peace among workers and reports bread rations cut from 60 to 50 ounces per week.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
Berlin
Department
Scheidemann Seen as Likely Reichstag Chairman
The Berlin Vorwaerts says Phillip Scheidemann will be chosen as chairman of the Reichstag constituent committee, a hopeful sign for constitutional reform. It criticizes German war aims reporting and suggests the government fears signaling weakness amid Paris and Berlin press pressure.
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London
Berlin
Vorwaerts
Social Democratic Party
Reichstag
Phillip Scheidemann
Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung
Germany
Socialist Democrats
Oni
Paris Matin and Journal
Deutsche Tage Zeitung
Taeglische Rundschau
General Strike Threat Looms as Berlin Workers Resume Duties
The Berlin Local Anzeiger reports that most workers have resumed duty but must repair duties neglected and prevent further disruptive meetings. It warns of a May 1 general 24 hour strike to occur again.
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Berlin
Lokal Anzeiger
Zimmermann to Explain at Reichstag Ways and Means Meet
Foreign Secretary Zimmermann, per a Berlin dispatch, will discuss the international situation at the first meeting of the Reichstag Ways and Means committee. The session is expected soon. A Socialist Reichstag representative urged censorship of German newspapers before export. Deputy Gothein pressed for updates on explosives production and faulted a war ministry report on the western front.
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London
Zimmermann
Berlin
Ways and Means Committee
Reichstag
Reichstag Commission
Gothein
Parliament Is Convoked for May 30 in Austria
Vienna April 26 official notice says the Austrian government will convoke parliament on May 30 to tackle food supply questions and economic social and financial problems. The chamber has not sat since before the war.
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Vienna
London
Texans Push for Draft in National War Debate
The House and Senate debated selective conscription amid volleys of opposition and support. Texans James Slayden Rayburn Eagle Gregg Mansfield Wilson and Marvin Jones argued for and against the draft as others favored volunteers.
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Germany
England
Wilhemhaven
New York
Congress
Great Britain
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Bonham
Rayburn
Wilson
Eagle
Gregg
Mansfield
Jones
Marvin Jones
Amarillo
First American War Prisoner Reported
London dated April 26 reports the capture of the first American prisoner of war, a signal relayed to the American embassy via the consul in Glasgow.
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United States
Glasgow
London
Submarine Sinks American Schooner Percy Birdsall
The American schooner Percy Birdsall of New York, 1127 tons gross, was sunk by a submarine with ten shots, seven below the waterline. The captain and nine crew took to boats as survivors were rescued by a British patrol boat after about ninety minutes.
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Washington, D. C
Percy Birdsall
New York
State Department
Vaccination Rule Passed by San Antonio Board
The San Antonio Board of Education, at an unannounced meeting, approved a compulsory vaccination rule for public schools. Children without a vaccination certificate who wish to stay in school must be vaccinated before May 7. The board adjourned to meet again at 8 pm Thursday.
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San Antonio
Army adopts field khaki and olive drab uniforms
By official order the American army has gone into service uniforms of field khaki and olive drab for the period of the war. Full dress uniforms with gold lace will be seen only at White House ceremonies at designated occasions.
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Washington, D. C
White House
Railroad Will Employ Women in Ohio Shops
Lorraine Ohio April 26 The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad appeals for women to work in division shops and terminals as car inspectors crossing guards and cleaners They will receive the same pay as men.
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Railroad
Lorraine
Ohio
The
Baltimore & Ohio
Weather Update for San Antonio Area
The forecast for San Antonio and vicinity calls for tonight and Friday to be partly cloudy to cloudy. Extended conditions remain mild with no precipitation expected.
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San Antonio
Weather Forecasts from The Light With City Readouts
Forecasts from The Light cover Saint Louis Chicago Milwaukee New York Washington and Kansas City. Readings include temperatures from the low forties to mid fifties, cloud cover variable, winds from west southeast north and light to moderate, with chances of rain.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
New York
Washington
Kansas City
French War Mission Arrives for Wilson Conference in Washington
The French commission led by Viviani and Marshal Joffre began official calls in Washington with a reception at Secretary Lansing’s office and a White House meeting with President Wilson. Escorted by aides and security, they viewed Capitol and War Department visits as US, British and French officials prepare joint talks starting tomorrow.
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Washington, D. C
French Commission
Washington
Viviani
Marshal Joffre
Chocheprat
Viscount de Chambrun
Lansing
Elihu Root
M. Viviani
Admiral Chocheprat
White House
France
State Department
Army
Navy
Wilson
M. Hovelaque
Commission
Joffre
Capitol
Phillips
Spencer Cosby
Robert L. Berry
State, War and Navy
Marshall
Balfour
Agreement Reached Between Balfour and McAdoo on Finance and Trade
British Foreign Minister Balfour and Secretary McAdoo announced a complete understanding on finance trade shipping banking and exchange questions. Balfour praised the American government’s sympathetic cooperation while they prepare the detailed working plans over the next ten days. The main dispute concerns trade with the enemy and neutral states and how far international law permits actions by the United States versus its allies.
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Washington, D. C
Balfour
McAdoo
United States
Root to Head American Commission to Russia
Elihu Root former secretary of state accepted the chairmanship of the American Commission to Russia after talks with President Wilson and Secretary Lansing. The group will have three or four principals and a staff and plans to depart for Russia within a few days to offer political financial transportation and commercial guidance.
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Washington, D. C
Elihu Root
Wilson
Lansing
Russia
Root
White House
British Withdraw Shipping Blacklist
London reports the British blacklist of shipping has been withdrawn as it relates to the United States.
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United States
London
British shipping losses rise as wartime concern grows
London reports a startling rise in British ship sinkings over the past week with papers warning of a grave outlook. The Times condemns vague details, The Mail notes omissions of allied and neutral losses, and The Telegraph calls for a stronger push to defeat the submarine threat.
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London
Times
Mail
Telegraph
Lamm to finish race for tax commissioner seat
J K Lamm who ran second in the city primaries for commissioner of taxation will stay in the race. He will face incumbent James F Garland with Robert F Uhr also considering finishing. Lamm says friends urged him to run on and plans an active campaign until the election next month.
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J. K. Lamm
James F. Garland
Hood
Robert F. Uhr
Lamm
Garland
Florida liquor ad ban bill clears legislature for governor
The prohibitory act to ban liquor advertising in Florida after July 1 passed both houses and was sent to Governor Catts for approval. The governor was expected to sign the measure.
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Florida
Tallahassee
Fla
Catts
German Attacks Repulsed Near Gavrelle
London dispatch reports renewed German assaults on British positions near Gavrelle were completely repulsed. British headquarters quotes indicate Germans rushing fresh reserves to press counter attacks, with officials warning the war of attrition will exhaust both sides.
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Gavrelle
London
War Office
France
Reuter
Paris Repels German Counter Attacks Near Chemin-Des-Dames
Paris reports continued fighting on the French front with renewed German counter-attacks on high ground near Chemin-Des-Dames repulsed. An eastern attack near Cerny was driven back with heavy German losses as the war office notes.
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Paris
Chemin-Des-Dames
War Office
Cerny
German Counter Attacks Wear Themselves Out In France
British headquarters report a lull east of Arras as German efforts to retake captured positions fail. After each counterattack British forces advance again while German air units rebuild under overcast skies. In four days of fighting British pilots claim nearly 100 enemy aircraft destroyed amid heavy inroads and limited air activity.
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France
London
Arras
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