Pershing’s men hold the line as German drive intensifies
Allied observers report American artillery forces under General Pershing are mobilized with French units on the right flank. German tank activity is highlighted as a key factor while weather favors offensive action. French strategy under Foch aims to trade space for time, with fears of a decisive counteroffensive looming.
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Pershing
Gen- Pershing
Ify
Versailles
Germ
Foch
Hei
Miso
Gold Chevron For Sammies Decorates Six Months Overseas Service
In France, the American expeditionary force approves six months overseas service guards the gold chevron for all officers and men whether in combat or support roles. Those with six months will wear the blue chevron if not frontward, while new insignia include a miniature tank with two salamanders heads and a half wreath.
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Bert Ford
France
Washington
Unfair Competition Complaint Against Boston Makers
The federal trade mission filed a complaint today against F. B. Atteaux and company of Boston, alleging they corrupted customers and prospective buyers with liquors cigars dinners presents and money to influence employers to use their products. The case seeks a June 3 hearing before Champ Clark in Merion City Missouri amid a death toll from last night.
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Ston
Federal Trade Mission
F. B. Atteaux and
Boston
Thex
Com
Atteaux My
Champ Clark
Merion City
Eaor- Gardiner
Fuel oil curtailment eyed for classes seven to twelve
A wartime fuel plan proposes halting oil supply to classes 7 through 12 across several states and territories. If enacted, fuel would be reserved for ships, railroads, utilities, and key public services, with many factories required to convert to substitutes. Standstill hinges on government action and Taft withdrawal act acreage use.
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Mittee
Washington
Mark Requa
Pacific Coast
Folsom
California
Oregon
Alaska
Arizona
Hawaii
Britis Columbia
South America
K. R. Kingsbury
Standard Oil Co
New Aircraft Head Takes Charge of Production Plan
Washington announces civilian John D. Ryan will direct the Army's vast aircraft production program. A reorganization creates a separate division for aviation under Gen. William L. Kenly, while Maj. Gen. Squier remains in the signal branch. Howard Coffin retires as Aircraft Board chair, Ryan takes over, and the Aircraft Board continues as an advisory body.
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Washington
Army
John D. Ryan
Barker
Signal Corps
Ryan
William L. Kenly
Military Aeronautics
Airc
Squier
Signal Branch
Howard Coffin
Aircraft Board
Congress
Mr. Co
NOT TO RAISE DRAFT AGE MEASURE ADVANCES
Believing little chance of success, advocates of raising the draft age to 40 abandon amendments as the bill to register men who have become 21 since June 5 last moves in the House. Representative Hull seeks an order to place new 21-year-olds at the end of the service list. the amendment failed in committee by a tie vote, pushing debate to the House floor.
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Washington
Representative Shallenger
Nebraska
Baker
War Department
Hull
Tennessee
Germans Hope America Wins War Says German-born Governor
In Topeka Kansas on April 25 Governor Bamgarder of Utah, born German, declared that millions of Germans hope America will prevail in the war. He contrasts the German people with autocratic rulers, saying relief for them comes only from America and its victory.
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Topeka
Kan
Germany
America
Bamgarder
Utah
Milan Declares Pride in Allied Exchange Today
Milan announces pride in an Anglo-French exchange with the arrival of Alenaten from Rome. Garibaldi welcomes Anglo-French figures as London reports events dated April 25-6.
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Enerales
Milan
Rome
Garibaldi
London
German Agent Blamed for Fire Destruction
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania April authorities blame a German agent for the complete destruction by fire of significant property at Parsons. The incident prompted investigations into alleged contract fraud and forged documents connected to the blaze.
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Wilkes Barre
Liberty Loan Drive Surpasses Quotas Across Regions
W adoo urges loan workers to push quotas as Treasury reports indicate oversubscriptions in St. Louis Minneapolis and Kansas City districts. Subscriptions near two billion with total reported by twelve Fed reserve districts at about 1.84 million plus. Several cities exceed 75 percent of quotas including Gary Saginaw Detroit Des Moines and Louisville among others. foreign language divisions report about 12 million raised in Chicago.
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Treasury
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Federal Reserve
Treasury Department
Gary
Ind
Saginaw
Mich
Sioux City
Detroit
Springfield
Ill
Des Moines
Louisville
Little Rock
Ark
Portland
Ore
Fort Worth
Tex
Cincinnati
Ohio
Tacoma
Wash
Galveston
Youngstown
Birmington
Ala
Grand Rapids
Richmond
Lynchburg
Oskosh
Wis
Oklahoma City
Okla
Oveheaaes
San Antonio
Fort Wayne
Hartford
Topeka
Kan
Los Angeles
Cal
San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank
Washington
Chicago
California men in front lines in France
California volunteers form the first American batteries to see action on the Picardy front after training in Rosewell New Mexico Albuquerque North Carolina Long Island and France. The unit, largely from San Francisco to Los Angeles, earned top marks in a marksmanship contest and is now part of the Franco American positions south of the Somme and Avre front. American troops are already engaged in heavy bombardment and defense along the front following a German assault at 6 am.
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Paris
California
Artille
Iowa
Washington
Golden State
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Rosewell
N. M
Albuquerque
Verdun
North Carolina
Long Island
France
Picardy
French War Office
Somme
Avre
Clearing House Statement New York April 25 debit figures
New York sub treasury debit reached 4,199,411 while exchanges totaled 530,129 and overall balances stood at 48,165,458 as of April 25. Financial figures reflect daily operations and asset movements within the Clearing House system.
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Clearing House
New York
Sub-treasury
Happenings in West City 25 Years Ago 1893
Happenings describe a bustling period with imports of 25 foreigners arriving in New York, plans for new prints, and a night schedule for Berryboat Brownstone. Other items note a funeral in Middle Haddam, business trips by Joseph Scheider, Odd Fellows Home dedication in Groton, a Hartford train departure, barn rebuilds by Alvin Coe near the race track, and a state board price cut. Ice forms on shallow water. visiting relatives from the West. Arawanna Red Men to mark their second anniversary. a new walking beam on the City of Springfield. Middletown Building and Loan incorporation. Snyder lecture postponed with refunds.
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Bert
Iron Bridge
Compan Suan i Tapeneiaio
Ben
New York
Bunce
Erryboat Brownstone
William Coe
David H. Selden
Middle Haddam
Joseph Scheider
Pastern Tinware Company
Portland
Central Ge
Odd Fellows
Groton
Hartford
Alvin Coe
Randolph Hayden
Haddam
Preston
Arawanna Tribe of
Red Men
Springfield
Middletown Building and Loan Association
P. M. Snyder
Appeal for Boat Service From Hartford Chamber
Hartford April 25 The Hartford Chamber of Commerce plans action after more than two weeks without boat service between Hartford and New York A committee led by President Daniel M Wright Vice President Charles B Cook Directors Ralph D Wells Isidore Wise and Secretary William L Mead will appeal to Senators Brandegee and McLean and Congressman Lonergan to press for restoring service.
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Hartford
Hartford Chamber of Commerce
New York
Hotel
Heublein
Daniel M. Wright
Charles B. Cook
Ralph D. Wells
Isidore Wise
William L. Mead
F. B. Brandegee
George P. McLean
Augustine Lonergan
German demands and Dutch frontier tension rise in April notes
Holland reports a German note deemed not an ultimatum but with strong terms and demands for immediate Dutch reaction. Germany allegedly seeks railway and canal controls plus supplies. Dutch and German ministers move between The Hague and Berlin amid front line demonstrations near Westphalia. Detroit strike continues as mediators push for settlement. mayor’s talks fail. five cent raise offer remains contested with potential police and troop protection for operating cars.
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London
Westphalia
Rotterdam
Holland
the Hague
Germany
Hague
Berlin
The
Detroit
Mich
Feick
Speeding autoist given stern warning in Chicago court
In Chicago on April 25 Judge Stelk in the Speeders court told Edward Kunes he faced a $100 fine and six months probation for driving too fast through a park. He warned that Kunes must take his wife with him on all outings, saying his conduct could affect other men’s wives and children.
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Chicago
Stelk
Edward Kunes
Kunes
Germanizing of Russia Revealed by German Newspapers
With American troops in France, reports from April 25 indicate German sources reveal a new effort to Germanize Russia. The papers say large volumes are being sent forward and others are being printed, signaling spreading propaganda or influence plans.
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Russia
France
Th Huns
Meatless Days In Paris Plan Two or Three Weekly
A press dispatch from Paris outlines meatless days to be observed two or three times weekly. The plan aims to reduce meat consumption and encourage alternative meals across households and institutions.
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Paris
War Bureau Urges Care To Earn Official Recognition
The War Bureau asks for careful handling of these first ae so that ees may not o oN eel at home. It has performed its loyal duty, but that to the loan may receive official recognition it Moe.
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War Bureau
Ees
of Cial
Bargain 25 Cent Sale Highlights Ladies and Infants Wear
A bustling 25c sale showcases corset covers, lace trims, infant wear, hats, and hosiery. Items include infants caps, long slips, children dresses, and Ladies purses with many pieces priced at 25c. Stock targets men women children and home needs with Saturday only offers across fabrics, linens, and accessories.
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Hamburg
LA Vallieres
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