Heavy Assault on French Lines Near Verdun Repeats
Paris reports an intense bombardment of the French front between the Meuse and Fort Vaux near Verdun. German troops attempted an advance but were repelled by French artillery causing heavy losses. A separate attack north of Courettes wood using liquid fire was also halted. Russians were reported en route to the western battle front as artillery remains active along the Macedonian front and Allied aviators conduct missions, including one attack on Sofia.
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Paris
Verdun
Meuse
Fort Vaux
War Office
Courettes Wood
Russians Move Through Lyons to Western Front
Russian troops who arrived in Marseilles for service with France on the western front passed through Lyons on their way northward. They were greeted with hearty enthusiasm by residents along the route.
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France
Lyons
Marseilles
Artillery Still Active on Macedonian Front
Paris reports the Macedonian front saw continued artillery duels with no infantry activity beyond patrol clashes. The aviation corps operated vigorously with a French plane flying to Sofia dropping bombs on a Zeppelin shed, and bombers targeting German camps near Petrich and troops around Doiran. German planes attacked Grassouli without causing damage.
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Paris
Havas
Saloniki
Sofia
Petricht
Doiran
Grassouli
Bulgarian capital bombed by Entente aircraft
An Entente air raid on Sofia damaged two small suburban houses but caused no casualties, according to a report from Amsterdam via London dated April 22.
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Amsterdam
London
Allies
Sofia
British Forces Capture Umbugwe and Salanga
London reports British expedition forces have captured Umbugwe and Salanga in German East Africa according to an official press bureau announcement dated April 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
British camp hit by Turkish air raid on Suez Canal
The British camp on the Suez Canal was attacked by a Turkish aeroplane. The airship dropped bombs and then returned to base, the war office announced today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Suez Canal
War Office
Tale of burial declared a fake
New York detectives found no body in the cellar of a West Point house as search reports claimed. Inspector Faurot said the tale by Rhode Island convict Glenmorris about aiding in a burial is absolutely false and likely an attempt to gain parole. Dorothy Arnold, daughter of wealthy importer Francis R. Arnold, vanished on a sea trip along Fifth Avenue.
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New York
Dorothy Arnold
Est Point
Faurot
Miss Arnold
Octave Charles Glenmorris
Rhode Island
West Point
Glenmorris
Francis R. Arnold
Fifth Avenue
Easter Weather Promises Glad Mobile Easter
Washington reports fair weather for Easter across the Southeastern states with no major temperature changes expected in the next thirty six hours. Mobile residents anticipate sunshine and festive attire as families prepare for celebratory garments and hats.
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Uncle Sam's Climate Factory
Mobile
Washington
Weather Bureau
Stranger Admitted He Liked Golf But Wasn't an Expert
A comfortable gentleman in the Battle House lobby conversed with a Mobilian golf enthusiast. The stranger claimed golf at his St Louis home and boasted a two and a half hour round on the new Country Club course.
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Stranger
Battle House
St Louis
Disappearing Egg Mystery Baffles The Item Desk
A noted egg entry from Daphne Delight to the Mobile Monstrosity vanished from the city editor's desk. The Disappearing Egg is described as a plain regular egg in a white shell, possibly wearing a disguise, and is sought by The Item for return. If seen, readers are asked to escort it back.
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Dothan
Ala
Parcel Post
New Rector Appears for Easter Services in Mobile
Rev. James F. Plummer, new rector of All Saints Episcopal Church, delayed by storm, arrived Friday afternoon from Baltimore and will officiate at Easter services. He is hosted by H. M. Price and welcomed by vestry and lay members.
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James F. Plummer
All Saints’ Episcopal Church
Mobile
Baltimore
H. M. Price
Mobile Delegation Heads to Gadsden for Convention
Mobile will send a strong delegation from Mobile County Sunday School Association to the Alabama Sunday School Association annual convention in Gadsden next week. They depart at 9 15 Monday morning and will join the Birmingham group at the Magic City. Mobile aims to bid for next year's state convention.
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Mobile
Alabama Sunday School Association
Gadsden
Mobile County Sunday School Association
Birmingham
Magic City
Ways and Means Committee Meeting Notice
Members of Mobile Chamber of Commerce Ways and Means Committee will meet at 7 o clock Monday night at the Battle House with supper preceding the session. New secretary W M Clemens will receive a formal welcome. Chairman J D Andrews urges broad attendance as business of interest will be discussed.
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Ways and Means
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Battle House
W. M. Clemens
J. D. Andrews
Chamber
Weather outlook for Alabama and Mississippi
Fair tonight and Sunday with little temperature change. Light variable winds. In Washington a 22 forecast notes fair conditions across Alabama and Mississippi, interior warming overnight and Sunday.
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Mobile
Washington
Alabama
Mississippi
Ice price hike shifts buyers to ticket system in Mobile
Mobile ice dealers raise cash price from 30 to 35 cents per hundred pounds, with five cent ticket option. Businesses claim drivers sold ice at varying cash prices, cutting profits. firms push ticket purchases to track customers and increase earnings.
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Mobile
Lyons
Mobile Brewery and Ice Company
R. M. Weinacker
Weinacker Ice and Fuel Company
Mr. Lyons
Mr. Weinacker
Southern Ice and Fuel Company
James Martin
Independent Ice Company
The
Crystal Ice Company
Robert L. Holcombe
City Delivery Company
Senate Session Busy With Sugar Debate And Agricultural Bill
The Senate met at noon and again at 11 a.m. discussing a sisal monopoly inquiry and a repeal of free sugar. Lawmakers debated voting before adjournment as they considered agricultural appropriation measures.
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Lla. m
American note now in hands of Kaiser and German leaders
Berlin reports the American note has reached Emperor William Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg and General von Falkenhayn. A telegram summarizing the note was sent to headquarters and a courier delivered the full text. Deliberations by the emperor chancellor and chief of staff will shape future German American relations. The note is expected to be long and reviewed thoroughly, with possible delays for further information.
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Berlin
London
Emperor William
von Bethmann-Hollweg
von Falkenhayn
General Head
General Headquarters
Germany
Lokal Anzieger
Austro-Hungarian note on attack on Imperator
Vienna dispatches report the Austro Hungarian foreign office received a U S note over the attack on the Russian bark Imperator in the Mediterranean. Two Americans were aboard and one was wounded when an Austrian submarine fired without warning.
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Austria
Inperator
Amsterdam
Londor
Vienna
United States
Mediterranean
State Department
Washington
Clemenceau Applauds Wilson On Submarine Message
Paris April 22 Georges Clemenceau hails President Wilson for his submarine message praising its objective tone and restraint. He lauds the American leaders for presenting plain terms and cites the Mayflower legacy as a shield of iron while noting the debate over withdrawal or bombardment continues.
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Europe
Washington
Jefferson
Nobl
Verdun Offensive Resumes as German Forces Attack Meuse Banks
London reports German troops renew the Verdun assault along both banks of the Meuse but fail to gain ground. The main push near Fort Vaux is repelled by French artillery with heavy losses for Germany. Western attacks north of Courettes wood are unused, while a German liquid fire attack yields no advantage. In the Balkans a French plane flies 400 miles to Sofia and back, bombing a Zeppelin shed and hitting Dojran region targets.
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London
Verdun
Meuse
French War Office
Paris
Fort Vaux
Courettes Wood
Balkans
Sofia
Doijran
Alabama Man Claims Secret Process to Build Unsinkable Battleship
An Alabama resident told Governor Henderson of a secret method to build a battleship that could withstand torpedo shots and not sink. The governor withheld the inventor’s name. the plan is ready for submission to the war department. The inventor would sell the secret for compensation.
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Montgomery
Ale
Alabama
Henderson
War Department
Appointing Board In Session Saturday
The Mobile county appointing board met Saturday led by Sheriff W H Holcombe with T M Stevens and G J Sullivan reviewing lists of candidate names for office. The board will reconvene next week to consider more submissions and appoint election officers.
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Mobile County
W. H. Holcombe
T. M. Stevens
G. J. Sullivan
Circuit Court
Anti-Tick Eradication Association Formed in Mobile County
The anti tick eradication group gathered at the Mobile County courthouse with 110 cattle raisers. W L Fields served as temporary chairman and Ben L Hamilton was elected president. The committee, including Frank Matlock and others, will consult lawyers on constitutionality of the tick dipping law. Members paid dues and discussed the law over more than an hour.
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Mobile
W. L. Fields
Ben L. Hamilton
Grand Bay
Union Church
J. W. Hamilton
Frank Matlock
Irvington
D. H. Odom
Citronelle
W. J.hamilton
Spring Hill
Wheelerville
J. G. Franklin
Hamilton
Denies Anti American Demonstrations Planned
A dispatch from Mexico City reports Acuna stating newspapers claims of Carranza planned anti American demonstrations are false. The interior minister says no anti foreign expressions occurred and entire republic remains quiet. Several prominent citizens have sent messages to the United States disputing the report.
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San. Antonio
Tex
United States
Carranza
Mexico City
Acuna
Seats
United Sates
Satchel of Medical Instruments Reported Missing
Dr. G. H. Fondée reported to police Friday night the loss of a satchel containing a set of instruments. A description of the missing satchel was given to all beat officers.
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Steais
G. H. Fondée
Scott’s Report Going to Washington and Carranza Troops
A Parral district report states Carranza forces are being deployed to suppress disorders. Brig. Gen. Porigna arranged dispositions that allow the American army to assist and guard mining properties. Villa is described as a minor figure in the evolving situation.
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EL Paso
Tex
I Porigna
Cavalry Struggles Mark Refit of Carranza Front in Mexico
Reports from Santa Susana to Parral reveal delays in supply lines and communications as Carranza forces pause advances. General Scott reviews dispatches noting no active offensive moves and growing bandit strength near headquarters, amid internal U S Army skepticism toward Diaz faction rivals.
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Villa
Carranza
W. C. Brown
Santa Guus
Parral
Scott
Imp
Felix Diaz
Carranza Sons
Ameri
Funston
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