Balfour Speaks on Neutral Help and World War Peace
Washington reports former British minister Balfour and delegation arriving, with his remarks urging cooperation to secure lasting peace by a successful war. He praises American efforts aiding prisoners, Belgians, and French, and notes the end of neutrality as democracy must be protected.
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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
State Mobilizes Resources for Food Production Plan
Salt Lake City reports a state wide conference of county representatives, agricultural experts, educators, and officials completed a plan to maximize food production slots and conserve food resources to meet upcoming needs in the next few months.
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Salt Lake City
America to feed the world for next years wartime effort
A cablegram from Herbert Uhehalman of the national commission on food supply states that America will have to feed the world for the next two or three years even if the war ends this year. The message was read at three New York shows featuring Koouts of America promoting U.S. food aid.
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New York
America
Herbert © Uhehalman
National Commission On Food Supply
Norway Holds Line on Neutrality Amid Confidential Talks
Unclear notes from a secret Storting session describe Norway maintaining neutrality. The document suggests negotiations and potential disputes over a wartime stance, with references to mediation and agreeing terms.
Turkish Breaks Off Relations with United States
London reports the Turkish government on Friday evening officially severed diplomatic ties with the United States, according to a Berlin dispatch.
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Turkey
London
Intar
Oniesey Thic
Berlin
Alepaten
Battle near Chihuahua pits Villa forces against Murguia command
An unofficial report from Bases Grandes claims General Murguia’s forces halted a Villa assault at dawn near San Miguel de Babia core. Villa troops retreated after two hours of fighting leaving 50 killed and many wounded with prisoners executed.
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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 Present Views on Freight Rate Increase Plan
Representatives of Mappers on April 20 told the Interstate Commerce Commission their views on the commission tentative order permitting freight rates to rise 16 percent, effective June 1. Some urged immediate relief to avoid later losses, others opposed any rise, and several favored a moderate advance if needed.
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Washington
Mappers
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Senator Thomas S Martin to lead senate caucus chair
Senator Thomas S. Martin of Virginia, elected by Democratic colleagues to succeed Kern as caucus chairman and senate leader, is described as one of the ablest floor leaders. President Wilson nears completion of a Russian commission selection to aid the provisional government.
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Thomas & Martin
Virginia
Kern
Senate
Washington
Wilson
Russia
United States
German Loan Declared Success in Baltic Region
The Amserdan and Gernen newspapers express optimism over strong results of the north German Lempt ien strength and credit the Collure effort for record figures in the region.
Food plan seeks firm government grip on supply
The administration accelerates a rigid food economy to control production and distribution. Secretary Houston names R A Pearson as assistant secretary and calls a food conference with major farm groups as the agriculture department builds a nationwide network of state and county boards to reach producers and consumers. The plan cites 17 000 federal staff and large agricultural college and state department roles, claiming a scale greater than three other nations.
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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 Near Wadi Ghuzze
London reports that British forces in Egypt advanced north of the Wadi Ghuzze in southern Palestine on April 17 and captured Turkish positions along a six and a half mile front. A Park City to Salt Lake City passenger train derailed near Purley's canyon, injuring many passengers and leaving most cars on their sides.
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London
Egypt
War Office
Wadi Ghuzze
Palestine
Salt Lake City
Park City
Purley’s Canyon
Salt Lake
Garibaldi Offers Services To Italian Army
Rome reports General Garibaldi, last surviving Malian patrol son, offers himself and four officers as volunteers in the Italian army. He rises with crutches and declares pride in drawing his sword again under the flag and stripes.
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Garibaldi
Rome
Woeiotii Garibaldi
Wheat shortages hit Topeka and Kansas crop report
The April 20 crop report shows 25 percent of the WIT wheat crop in Kansas credited as owed, signaling the smallest reserve since MYT. In a separate incident, Robert Price, 1, a private in the New Jersey personal guard, was shot dead by an ambush while on duty near Yardville, New Jersey, early Thursday.
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Kansas
Topeka
Kan
Kantae
Ambuen
Trenton
Robert Price
New Jersey Parsonal Guard
Yardville
N. J
Firefight Near El Paso Sentry Post In Suburban Viaduct
Balpers who fired at an American sentry stationed at the viaduct in the suburb of the city were met with return fire by United States soldiers late Thursday.
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el Paso
Texas
United States
French Forces Break German Lines Near Soissons and Laon
French troops drive forward from Soissons to Rheims as 17 000 German prisoners and seventy five cannons are captured. towns Ostel and Braye-En-Laon Pols fall. British Haig gains ground along the Ecarpe and takes Villers-Gaislin while German trenches north of Loos are captured.
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Juvincourt
Alane
Neville
St. Quentin
Arso
Gauchy
British War Office
Haig
Ecarpe
Ampoux
Ville
Canada Removes Duty on Wheat Free List Move
Ottawa announces removal of tariff on wheat and related products. Government expands free list affecting Canadian exports and U.S. markets, signaling broader market access.
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Canada
Ottawa
Wheat Four
Memo
Hina
United States
Peace With Russie First Paris Move Amid Vienna Statement
A Vienna backed official note declares Austria seeks peace with the Russian people amid a Zurich dispute. The statement emphasizes easing obstacles and improving ties as Vienna moves to stabilize relations.
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Russie
Paris
Secib
Vienma
Austria
French Observe United States Day in Paris Celebrations
Large crowds packed Paris for United States Day as 40 000 American flags were handed out. Ambassador Sharp led ceremonies at the Washington statue in Place d Iena and the Lafayette statue, with operatic performances and a reception at his residence.
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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 Cheer German Minister at Mexican Congress
A report from Mexico City says German Minister von Eckardt was escorted by six deputies to his seat at the opening of the Mexican Congress. He received an ovation lasting over thirty minutes when he appeared and another when he departed.
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Chamber of Deputies
Mexican Congress
Mexico City
von Eckhardt
Russian Army Delegates Meet at Minsk in Wartime Unity
A congress of army delegates opened in Minsk on April 22 with soldiers and officers present. M. Rodzianko and War Minister Guchkof attended as the conference emphasized close military civilian unity and pledged to expel the enemy. A private soldier named Sorokoletot was elected vice president amid cheers as he vowed no return to the old order and solidarity with the front. The assembly pressed forward with calls to drive the enemy from Bumala and to defend liberty and obligations to the country.
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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 Record Level Across Railroads
New York reports the largest shortage of cars ever seen by American railroads as of April 1. The shortage stood at about 14 000 cars, up from 12 477 on March 1, with the figure attributed to the American Hallway administration.
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New York
Lnereas
Back Administration Measures
New York leaders from the Progressive and Republican camps endorsed the administration war aims pledging support for measures they deem urgently necessary. They urged swift adoption of policies to strengthen the national effort and unity.
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New York
Argentina Demands Reparations Over Monte Protegido Incident
Argentina demands full restitution from Germany after the Monte Protegido incident. Hueno aired, implying German fault in the ship’s damage and calling for decisive action and compensation.
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Rovermnent
Germany
Argentiog Aalljog
Monte Protegido
Western states news brief highlights 1917 events
A mosaic of short items from the region notes deaths and recoveries in Nevada and Oregon, business shifts in Utah Idaho and Wyoming, weather anomalies, cattle and sheep concerns, a jury acquittal in Oregon, and Y M C A fundraising plans as World War I mobilization broadens.
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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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Storting
Murquia
Santa Army Camp
Benina
Chicago
Noyon
War Cabinet
Thomas S. Martin
F. F. Simpson
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Council of National de Fanes
United States Day
Celtion
AUGS
Argentina
Wilean
Thomas R. Sheridan
First National Bank
Lanburg
W. W. Marshall
Post Office Department
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