Vaccuum Oil Steamer Sunk by German Submarine
The American tank steamer Vaccuum was torpedoed by a German submarine while en route to the United States. The captain and part of the crew are missing or drowned, with several naval gunners and a lieutenant reported among the casualties. The Vaccuum, of 25 hundred tons, was formerly Bayamon and owned by Vaccuum Oil Co of California.
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Associated Press
London
Towand
Associated Prear
New York
Ameri‘tan Stoma ‘Accuum
S. H. Harris
Birkenhead
England
Vaccuum Oil Company of
California
Treasury certificates 10 to be offered to banks
The Federal Reserve Board has urged Secretary McAdoo to raise funds under the seven billion dollar war finance law gradually. Banks nationwide would receive treasury certificates in blocks, to be retired later with bonds at two week intervals.
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Dy Associated Prous
Washington
Federal Reserve Board
McAdoo
Treasury
Universal Peace Aim Stressed by Socialist Advocates
Stockholm April 20 The forthcoming peace conference of the international socialist bureau is not demanded by Germans and will not seek a separate peace Peter Troolstriduck socialist leader and chairman of the executive committee says What we want is universal peace and we believe the time is fast coming when we will have a chance of achieving it.
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Stockholm
International Socialist Bureau
Peter Troolstriduck
King Constantine May Abdicate Reported Again
London reports a possible abdication by King Constantine of Greece, with Rome dispatches claiming confirmation from neutral diplomats. The rumor repeats amid international diplomacy chatter and uncertain official word.
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KNG
Greece
Associated Press
London
Constantine
Rome
Battalion of girls to patrol Jersey coast
Trenton New Jersey plans a summer coast patrol using a battalion of 20 girls led by Edward B Grossup and Miss Grosscup. The camp at Seaside Park will train in coast patrol duties. Governor Edge and Adjutant General Barber approve funding and site on Miss Grosscup's land.
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Trenton
N. J
New Jersey
Union
Coast Pa
Cihel A. Grosscup
Edward B. Grossup
Seaside Park
Mins Grosseup
Sailing College
Holling
Wehools
Sli Tv
Mons
Shehaw
Governor Edge
Barber
Beanide Park
Canat
Misa Groascup
Mina Grosscey
Fort Zones of All Aliens by June
Instructions from Attorney General to U S attorneys and marshals on enforcing the proclamation of April addressing treatment of alien enemies after April. It outlines removal of alien enemies from forbidden areas by June 1, permits may be granted to certain aliens to reside within forbidden zones if deemed not dangerous, and warning that abuse of the flag may lead to permit revocation. It adds that alien enemies who threaten police dignity are to be arrested.
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United States
Gregory
al S Hall
Apel Dave
Anor
Horrors At Home Exceed Those Of Battlefield For German Rulers
The German public grows anxious on the eve of May Day amid plans for a general strike. Reports say Hungary favors democratic reforms while Austria resists Premier Tisza. Bohemia is said to have all German papers suppressed, signaling wider discontent.
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Prosa
France
Hungary
Spain
Tisza
Austria
Bohemia
Boy Patriot Dies Defending Fort America in Neighborhood War
Maurice Halloway a New York boy of four feet two fought as a patriot of blue near his home on One Hundred and Eighty sixth Street defending a fort renamed Fort America. He stood on a rock with wooden sword as a German assault pressed the garrison until the rock loosened and toppled sending him and others fleeing. Police and local residents recall his brave stand and the neighborhood’s wartime drills amid the disorderly attack.
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New York
ywrUy
Indy
Maurie
Murat
Treasare
America
Maurice
Donald Willams
Chicago bakers strike sparks riots and bread shortage
Rioting broke out as the opening bakers strike unfolded in Chicago with police guarding small bakeries in the Ghetto. Dozens of bread loaves were hurled with kerosene oil as the supply gap mounted to about one million loaves, blamed on demands for higher wages.
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Chicago
Associated Pron
Food Regulation Bill Introduced by Agriculture Committee
The administration food bill was introduced in the house by the agriculture committee. It aims to stimulate production and ensure equitable distribution while suspending the law governing the milling of flour. It does not address price fixing or uraink distilling controls, which will be covered later by others.
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Associated Pres Westeneton Apos
Appropriations Proposed to Meet Urgent Deficiencies
Washington April 80. Appropriations of 2.6 billion dollars are provided to meet urgent deficiencies in the army and navy. The bill totals 700 million as recommended by the appropriation committee, though the amount is higher than that favored by Army and Navy departments.
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Woahington
Thenemy
Navy
Navy Departments
House
Mine victims buried in Hastings disaster funerals
The first funeral for Hastings mine disaster victims was held in Trinidad on April 10 with four buried and others planned in Hastings to avoid notoriety. Superintendent Cameron ordered barriers on the old work turn which remain intact. It was determined the explosion was not caused by an old fire.
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Hy Associated Press
Trinidad
Hastings
Cameron
Roswell Beats Carlsbad In Baseball Opener In New Unis
BASE BALL Company 8 played their first game yesterday at the ball park in striped gray and blue with a mascot. Roswell won 7 to 4 over Carlsbad as Carlsbad rooters, including many ladies, expected a win today with lineup changes. Roswell players who traveled down Saturday are listed among the crowd.
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Company 8
Ball Park
Roas
Billie Dean
Roswell
Co. B
Carlsbad
Roswell Boys
Spencer
George Graham
R.R. Brown
Sim ‘Hamilton
Babe
Hegingy
Ds McHennett
Oliver Loeert Jackson
Virgil Powell
John Carrifreys
Malcom McGregor
Dave
Never Again Society Mystery Plagues Obscure Text
Fragmentary OCR text references a never again theme, mentions Milwaukee and Madison, a branch, towing and wands, and unclear intent. Lacks coherent events, dates, or identifiable persons or organizations to anchor a clear news item.
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Milwaukee
Medison
Feederation and political critique in a tense district
A fragmented OCR snippet cites opposition to the president by some congressmen and mentions efforts to form similar clubs in other districts. It references a leader or figure urging support for a candidate, while noting a push to organize across the country’s districts.
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Kressinien Cary
Hutinn
Ether
Lwadery
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Rock
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Monrive
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Iver
BASE
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