Bal four and Party Cafe in America
Former British minister Lord Balfour and a high commission, part of a neutrality relief mission, arrived in Washington. He stressed cooperation with the United States to secure a lasting peace through a just war effort and praised Americans for aiding prisoners of war and Belgians. The speech marked a shift from neutrality toward joining the fight to make the world safe for democracy.
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Washington
Balfour
Great Britain
Au Washington
International War Council
New York City
Wilson
United States of America
Gerard
Germany
Hoover
British Empire
Statewide effort forms to boost food production and conservation
Salt Lake City officials and county representatives along with agricultural experts and educators organized a state mobilization to maximize food production and conserve resources. The conference aimed to meet upcoming needs within the next few months.
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Salt Lake City
World Food Plan Promises U.S. Aid Through War’s End
The article reports Herbert Hoover and the national commission on food supply urging continued U.S. aid to feed the world for the next two or three years, even if the war ends this year. It notes plans discussed during a series of four shows in New York and April events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
America
Herbert © Uhehalman
National Commission On Food Supply
Wilean
Thomas R. Sheridan
First National Bank
Lanburg
Ore
W. W. Marshall
Post Office Department
Norway Maintains Neutral Stance Amid Secret Talks
In a discreet session of the Storting Norway reaffirmed its neutral position during ongoing discussions about potential conflict. The government stressed nonaggression while awaiting broader international negotiations and a possible settlement.
Turkey Breaks Off Relations With United States
London reports Turkish government declares the diplomatic relation with the United States broken off effective Friday evening according to a Berlin telegram. The move follows ongoing tensions between Ankara and Washington.
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Turkey
London
Intar
Oniesey Thic
Berlin
Alepaten
Battle near Chihuahua: Villa forces clash with Murguía troops
An unofficial report from Bases Grandes says General Francisco Murguía’s forces fought Villa troops near San Miguel de Babia core, April 00, with more than 1,300 Villa men retiring toward San Jose de Las Cuevas after two hours of fighting. The fight left heavy casualties and several officers killed or captured.
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Francisco Murgua
Baltincore
Chihuahua
Murguia
Bases Grandes
San Jose de Las Cuevas
San Miguel de Babiacore
Ee Vic
Villa
Margule
Carranss Army Camp
Casas Grandes
Marquis
Obregon
Mappers Press for Freight Rate Relief at ICC Hearing
Representatives of Mappers on April 20 presented views to the Interstate Commerce Commission on its tentative order permitting freight rate increases of 16 percent effective June 1. Some favored an immediate tour to prove necessity, others argued delaying would cost more through lack of transport equipment, while some opposed any rise.
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Washington
Mappers
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Senator Thomas S Martin Named Senate Caucus Leader
Senator Thomas S Martin of Virginia was chosen by Democratic colleagues to succeed Kern as chairman of the caucus and leader of the Senate. President Wilson nears completion of a Russian commission to assist the provisional government with U S help methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas & Martin
Virginia
Kern
Senate
Washington
Wilson
Russia
United States
German Loan Declared Successful by Amserdan and Gernen Papers
In reports from Amserdan and Gernen newspapers the German loan is described as successful with record figures showing strong strength for Collure. The articles emphasize high demand and positive financial indicators across the market.
Control of Food Plan of President
Administration heads bend every effort toward a concrete food plan to force production and enforce rigid economies. Secretary Houston names R A Pearson to assist as food control expands into state and county boards and conferences with major farmers groups. The plan envisions a central department structure with wide state and county reach to secure fair supplies at reasonable prices.
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Gov ‘8
United States
Department of Agriculture
Newts and
Agricultural Colleges
Houston Hias
R. A. Pearson
Lews State College of Agriculture
British Capture Turk Positions In Palestine Front
London reports the British forces in Egypt advanced on April 17 and seized Turkish positions along a six and a half mile front north of the Wadi Ghuzze in southern Palestine. In Salt Lake City a Park City train derailed near Purley's canyon injuring score passengers.
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London
Egypt
War Office
Wadi Ghuzze
Palestine
Salt Lake City
Park City
Purley’s Canyon
Salt Lake
Garibaldi Offers Returning to Service
General Garibaldi, last surviving son of the Malian patrol, offers himself and his four sons, all officers in the Italian army. He vows to rise on crutches and draw his sword again under the State and Stripes.
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Garibaldi
Rome
Woeiotii Garibaldi
Wheat Shortage Hits Kansas and Ambush Fatality Report
A Kansas crop report notes twenty five percent of the WIT wheat crop in Kantae owed and a record low harvest. In New Jersey, Robert Price a 1 year old private serving with the personal guard guarding a railroad bridge near Yardville was killed by a shot fired from ambush early Thursday.
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Kansas
Topeka
Kan
Kantae
Ambuen
Trenton
Robert Price
New Jersey Parsonal Guard
Yardville
N. J
Firefight at El Paso Viaduct Alarms Sentry Attack
Balpers fired on an American sentry at a viaduct near El Paso Texas. U S soldiers returned fire late Thursday amid rising border tensions.
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el Paso
Texas
United States
French Forces Drive Deep Into German Lines East of Soissons
French troops press the offensive from Soissons toward the Champagne region with multiple villages captured and hundreds of prisoners plus cannons taken. Allied action includes gains between Soissons and Rheims and substantial German retreats in disorder under French artillery and counterattacks. British reports confirm further ground gained along the Ecarpe and the capture of Villers-Gaislin and adjacent trench lines north of St. Quentin.
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Juvincourt
Alane
Neville
St. Quentin
Arso
Gauchy
British War Office
Haig
Ecarpe
Ampoux
Ville
Canada Removes Duty on Wheat and Related Goods
Ottawa declares wheat and related products free of duty for three U S markets and Canadian markets. A memo outlines the shift toward tariff elimination affecting wheat, wheat flour, and memo goods in cross border trade.
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Canada
Ottawa
Wheat Four
Memo
Hina
United States
Peace With Russie First Declared in Vienna Statement
An official Vienna statement says Austria will seek peace with Russia and avoid obstacles to ties, amid a Zurleh dispute. the move emphasizes harmony with the Russian people and sets a cautious course in early diplomacy.
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Russie
Paris
Secib
Vienma
Austria
French Observe United States Day in Paris Festivities
In Paris at 2 PM crowds gathered for United States Day celebrations with 40000 American flags distributed. Ambassador Sharp led ceremonies in Place dTuren, at the Washington statue, and the Louvre area withFrench and American officials marking the event.
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United States Day
Paris
Miffel
United States
William G. Sharp
Washington
Place d'Tenn
Sharp
Mile
Nina May
Opera Comique
Ming
Jean Note
Marne
Tuileries Garden
Washington Statue
Mexicans Show Their Colors At Open of Mexican Congress
Report from Mexico City says German Minister von Eckhardt was escorted to his seat by six deputies. He received an ovation lasting over thirty minutes on arrival and another when he departed.
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Chamber of Deputies
Mexican Congress
Mexico City
von Eckhardt
Russians in Minsk Declare Unity of Front and Home Front
A congress of army delegates opened in Minsk on April 22 chaired by M. Rodsianko and War Minister Guchkof. The gathering pledged national defense work and warned the enemy must be expelled, with Sorokoletot elected vice president and statements stressing unity between soldiers and civilians in new Russia.
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Petrograd
Minsk
Peredan TA
M. Rodsianko
Duma
Guchkof
UL Povener
Russia
Sorokoletot
M. Rodelauko
Suel
Lberty
Hodslanks
Bumala
Car Shortage Reaches Largest Level Ever on Railroads
The April 1 shortage reported by American railroads stood at 14 000 cars, up from 12 477 on March 1, marking the largest shortage seen to date. The notice cites the American Hallway anmueration as the source of the figures.
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New York
Lnereas
New York Leaders Back Administration War Measures
Prominent Progressive and Republican leaders in New York pledged support for the administration's war aims on Sunday. They urged adoption of policies they deem necessary to sustain the war effort.
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New York
Argentina Demands Reparation Over Destroyed Ship
Argentina demands full satisfaction from Germany for the sinking of the Monte Protegido and seeks reparations for the loss caused by the act. The article notes ongoing tension and demands in international discourse.
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Rovermnent
Germany
Argentiog Aalljog
Monte Protegido
Fractured Writings Reflect Nevada and Oregon News Mix
A patchwork of early 1917 items from Nevada and beyond reports on deaths, stock markets, rail lines, thefts, and public notices. Notable notes include the death of William J. Dalton in Moris, cattle and sheep protection efforts, a Lake Market hog purchase by Ely Nev., a St Helens Oregon sheriff’s safe robbery, and currency in wheat and sugar markets.
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Virginia & Truckee Railway
Virgins City
Carson
Reno
William J. Dalton
Moris
Bperts
Weveds
Ely Pecking Company
Ely
Nev
J. M. Frame
Supreme Court
Nevada Industrial Commission
Wyoming
Bear River
Io Meade
Utah-Idaho Sugar Company
Utah-Idaho Bugar Company
Ths
Salt Lake City
Searchlight
Nevada
West Desert
Utah
Klamath Parls
Ore
Henry Hobbs
Edwin C. Way
Way
Hobbs
George D. McDill
International Seid
United States Army
National Guard
Halt Lake
Weather Bureau
Wiecoli
Ada County
Idaho
Horan
Eurvay
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WAR Council
Norway
Storting
Murquia
Santa Army Camp
Benina
Chicago
Noyon
War Cabinet
Thomas S. Martin
F. F. Simpson
The
Council of National de Fanes
Celtion
AUGS
Argentina
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