German Prisoners in Russia and Repatriation War Update
New York reports detail Bolshevik Germany prisoner exchanges and massive repatriation issues. German forces in Russia are described as under 100000 men split among several formations with 72000 in one group and 40000 elsewhere. Repatriation yields over two million released prisoners with many dead or crippled in Germany and Hungary camps. Counterrevolutionary fears rise with leaders Seminoff and Savinkoff guiding small troops that could swell to ten times their number.
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Hungary
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Kerensk
Seminoff
Kaledines
Alexieff
Savinkoff
Amall
Allies in West Halt German Onrush In France
Washington reports German attacks in the west are being stemmed as allied forces consolidate in France. An unspecified “considerable force” has been sent and an advance guard reached France several days ago.
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Washington
France
Roosevelt says he is not seeking the presidency
In an interview from New York on April 19 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt declares he has no interest in becoming president and that he would work within the Republican Party to advance his economic democracy program. He stresses constitutional free speech and says he will pursue goals even if it costs him the office.
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New York
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Metropolitan Magazine
Liberty Loan
Plan to Check Loan Slackers After Ad Spending Lapse
A terse note urges scrutiny of borrowers labeled as slackers in repayment. It warns that too many men hoard cash and resist loan releases, prompting officials to design targeted checks to enforce compliance.
President and Baker Discuss Airplane Reorganization
Washington April 19. President Wilson canceled a cabinet meeting to confer with Secretary Baker on the airplane situation signaling an imminent complete reorganization of the air problem.
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Washington
Wilson
Taker
Release of Professor and Woman in Court
In Chicago on April 19 the case against Professor W. I. Thomas and Pearl Granger was dismissed as the city prosecutor failed to prove disorderly conduct charges. In New York on April 19 Hudson Maxim said some ammunition used by the Germans on the western front was supplied by the Bolsheviki.
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W. I. Thomas
Pearl Granger
New York
Hudson Maxim
West Front
Big Bill Hart and Maj Gordon to Lead Liberty Loan Meeting
Big Bill Hart will speak with Maj Gordon of the Canadian forces at a large open meeting Friday night at the First Presbyterian church and the Masonic temple for the Third Liberty Loan. Maj Gordon, better known as Ralph Connor, author of Black Rock and The Sky Pilot, will address the gathering.
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Maj. Gordon
Big Bill Hart
Chas. W. Gordon
Canadian Forces
First Presbyterian Church
Masonic Temple
Ralph Connor
Seattle Liberty Bond Drive Faces Slow Uptake
Seattle has 413 958 residents who bought Third Liberty bonds totaling 11 163 000 dollars while Second Liberty drive saw 21 000 buyers pledging 16 000 000 dollars. State Chairman J A Swatwell met workers at the Masonic club to speed up the lagging effort. J W Spangler of Seattle National Bank, chair of the Chamber of Commerce war council, said he felt humiliated by the faint-hearted response. Continued on Page 15.
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J. A. Swatwell
Masonic Club
J. W. Spangler
Seattle National Bank
Chamber of Commerce War Council
Ruin of Rheims city after heavy shelling
The city of Rheims endured a week of intense bombardment with up to 100000 shells, some incendiary, and a single day tally of 360000. Sparks of life vanish as streets collapse and landmarks burn. The cathedral archways crack while the Place Royales theatre and law courts burn, leaving a landscape of scorched walls and smoke. The city once housed over 100000 people and featured Roman remains, grand boulevards, and the celebrated Gothic cathedral with its Rose Window and hundreds of statues.
U S to Have 2 900 000 of Fighting Men
Washington April 19 The quartermaster general reports equipment is being readied for an army of 2 500 000 in the field or training camps by year end 1918. Congress is advised to plan for a million more in the coming fiscal year as the House military committee meets with war department officials.
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Quartermaster General's Department
Congress
House Military Committee
War Department
Make America Strong Enough to Carry Burden Alone
A call for united American effort to support the war through bonds and preparation. The speaker argues the nation must be ready to stand alone against German world domination if needed, financing allies and preserving freedom with strong safety measures and resolve.
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America
More Marines to Be Expanded Amid U S War Effort
General Pershing requested a larger marine force prompting the house military committee to raise the corps from 20 000 to 75 000. The panel previously approved 60 000 and Secretary Daniels seeks 25 000 more to fill stations here.
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Pershing
House Military Committee
Daniela
Irish Protest Against Draft Calls for Civil Resistance
A manifesto issued in Dublin on April 19 by Sinn Fein and Irish laborite leaders calls conscription a violation of small nations rights and urges the Irish people to resist with utmost vigor. The document marks a united front across Sinn Fein and labor groups against mandatory military service.
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Srah Party
Sinn Fein
840 000 Huns in New German Army
German military estimates show about 70 divisions or 840000 men as a new reserve on the western front. The force is described as fresh and comparatively unused, helping explain the continued deployment of fresh German troops in ongoing fighting.
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Washington
Germany
Haig Reports Limited Gains After Costly Probes at Givenchy
In London April 19 Field Marshal Haig said German assaults before Givenchy and other positions yielded only limited footholds in our advanced defenses. He noted heavy enemy casualties from our artillery and machine gun fire and said six German divisions were used in unsuccessful attacks on the Givenchy Stentrant sector. Quiet prevailed on other British front areas with some prisoners and machine guns captured.
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Givenchy
Haig
Kemmel
Givenchy -Stenant
French WWI offensive reports heavy bombardment and captures
French war office reports a mutual violent bombardment at Castel and Mailly Ratneval. In last night’s attack they destroyed machine gun nests and took 650 prisoners. A successful surprise attack north of Bexonvaux yielded additional captives.
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Paris
Castel and
Mailly Ratneval
French War Office
Nesta
Bexonvaux
Verdun
Allied aviator bags two eagles near Mount Olympus
London dispatch reports Flight Captain Mortureaux of the French Calonika army shot two eagles while flying near Mount Olympus. He landed secured the game and returned to his hangar.
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London
Mortureaux
Mount Olympus
Bloodshed Follows Outbreak of Troops
Reports from Amsterdam detail a mutinous outbreak as troops refuse orders to the front at Beverloo Camp in Limburg. German soldiers allegedly face execution for disobedience, and officers' attempts to quell the oath trigger further bloodshed. The unrest continues.
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Amsterdam
Beverloo
Limberg
French Victory in Avre Advance Near Amiens
Paris and London reports say French forces gained ground along the Avre southeast of Amiens via a heavy counterattack on a two mile front. Communiques claim the force reached the outskirts of Castel while Haig notes severe fighting on the Lys front and repulsed German attacks along La Bassee to Givenchy and near Kemmel.
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Amiens
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Haig
Thennes
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Hindenburg
la Bassee Canal
Givenchy
Western Front War Analysis Reports Allied Gains as German Attacks Fail
Haig’s official report says German assaults are beaten back with heavy losses. French forces push forward near Amiens as British and French artillery bombard German positions across Picardy. Ypres retirement reportedly planned by Germany, with German forces advancing toward Hazebrouck near Givenchy. Steen river line behind the retreat.
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Haig
Amiens
Foch
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Oise
Ypres
Ote
Berlin
Bixchoot
St. Jean
St. Julien
Foch Ups Ante in Interview Cited From Milan
Genoa dispatch notes General Foch pledges stronger action beyond stopping the German advances. The April 19 Milan report quotes him saying the boche waves are held but more must be done.
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Italy
Gen. Foch
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