Fronts clash across Carpathians and Woevre region
The report describes intensified fighting in the Carpathians from Dukla to Beskid passes and in the Woevre near St Mihiel with French pressure on a German wedge. Russians counter German efforts as British analysts urge patience for a decisive outcome.
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FRESS
London
Carpathians
Woevre
France
Dukla ‘Pass
Kizsok Pass
Beskidass
Przemsyl
Hungary
992
Uzsok
Beskid
Taboreza
St. Mihiel
Lorraine
Nancy
Chateau Chalins
Les Eparges
Montmare
Elurope
Asia
Yser
Planders
Caucasus
Turkey
Dardanelles
Germany
United States
French Progress Report From Front Between Meuse and Moselle
Paris dispatch quotes the French war office stating ground gained is retained between the Meuse and Moselle with fresh progress and no engagements between the Orne and Meuse. Les Esparges fortress region is reported neutralized and German reserves exhausted as the campaign moves.
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PSESB
Paris
London
French War Office
Meuse
Moselle
Orne
Les’ Esparges
Relief Boat Either Torpedoed or Sunk By North Sea Mine
Dr. Walter F. Rittman credits his wife with much of his success in discovering processes to revolutionize gasoline manufacture. He notes America produces three fourths of the oil, yet relies on foreign literature for information and cites Mrs. Rittman’s language skills in translations that aided their work.
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Walter F. Rittman
America
Doctor Arrested On Ugly Charge In Cumberland Case
Dr William G Damm was arrested in Cumberland Maryland after the death of Mrs Leo Sutton 25 of Thomas West Virginia He was released on 5000 bail awaiting a Monday hearing The warrant accuses him of performing an illegal operation sworn to by Leo Sutton husband of the deceased.
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Associated Press
Cumberland
Leo. Sutton
Thomas
W. Va
Inio
W. G. Damm
Damm
Leo Sutton
British relief ship Harpalyce torpedoed or mined in North Sea
The British steamer Harpalyce, relief boat for Belgium with immunity from attack, is believed sunk after torpedo or mine. Dutch ship Elizabeth rescued 22 crew, others saved by Constance Catherine near Nordhinder lightship. Fifty three aboard. 26 feared drowned. two rescued with injuries.
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My Associated Press
Rotterdam
London
Fharpalyce
New York State
Commission For Relief
Belgium
North Sea
Elizabeth
New York
Harpalyce
Norrdhinder
Constance Catherine
Nieuwe Waterwez
Belgium Relief Commission
Harpalyce Sailed From New York With Belgian Relief Gifts
The steamship Harpalyce of 3691 tons owned by J and C Harrison sailed from New York on March 7 carrying over 11000 individual gifts for Belgian relief and arrived at Rotterdam on March 30. Captain Frank Wama, who had stated he was not worried about mines or submarines, commanded the voyage and is believed to have unloaded and begun return voyage.
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J. and C. Harrison
London
New York
Rotterdan
Frank Wama
Rescue crew saved after Dutch steamer torpedo
Azeem of the Hampalyce was torpedoed seven miles off Norrdhinder. The Dutch steamer Elizabeth rescued twenty eight crew members. The report notes the entire crew believed saved with details continued on page 2.
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Amy
Associated Press
Amsterdam
London
Hampalyce
Norrdhinder
Elizabeth
Canada urged to raise second expeditionary force
Lord Kitchener calls for a second expeditionary force for Canada. Premier Sir Robert Borden announced in Parliament that three months earlier Kitchener knew the force was ready to sail. The plan foresees up to 150,000 Canadians in total over the year, including training, reinforcement troops, and overseas deployment.
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Lord Kitchener
Dominion
Sy Azsociated
Ottawa
Canada
Robert Borden
Kitchener
Europe
Borden
War Office
Judge Hervey Ill in Ohio County Protest
Judge H C Hervey is seriously ill and the Ohio County bar elected James W Ewing to serve as special judge until his recovery. The action was taken amid the protest and uncertainty over the judge's health and duties.
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Wheeling
H. C. Hervey
Ohio County
James’ W. Ewing
Webb Kenyon Law Case Before Supreme Court
Briefs were filed in the Supreme Court to decide the constitutionality of the Webb Kenyon law as applied to liquor shipments from wet to dry territory. The Kentucky court had held the law prohibits shipments for personal use rather than sale. Adams Express Company appeals claiming unconstitutional application.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Webb-Kenyon
Kentucky
Adams Express Company
Profit Taking Across Broad Market In New York
Profit taking restrained further speculative excess in the stock market, Europe contributing to caution. Opening gains and a busy week end saw many leading stocks rise above yesterday's highs, notable strength in United States Steel with a 0 6 close after a meteoric prior day rise. Bethlehem Steel fell about two to four points.
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New York
Europe
United States Steel
Bethlehem Steel
Americans Appeal for Passage Home
Three hundred unemployed Americans appeal to the state department for transport from Tampico to the United States amid scarce food and threats near Ebano. Rear Admiral Caperton sails to Tampico to join gunboats. State officials discuss using army transports if requested. Villa agency protests potential Huerta neutrality violation. no action yet. Worcester Jr. to be released on bail by Villa authorities.
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Associated Frees
Washington
State Department For Transportation
Tampico
State Department
Celaya
General Obregon
General Villa
Villa
Geenral Huerta
Mexico
Huerta
New York
Chihuahua
Villa's Movement on Matamoros 1S Failure
A dispatch from Brownsville to the Carranza agency reports Villa troops failed at Matamoros. Scouts from Las Tusias say General Rodriguez abandoned the attack to defend Monterey, where a small garrison faced a stronger Constitutionalists force. A Villa message from Irapuato claims several encounters yielded enemy defeats.
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Associated Frases
Washington
Brownsville
Carranza Agency
Villa
Matamoros
Lastusias
Rodriguez
Monterey
Irapuapo
One Killed In Toledo Plant Wind Disaster
A strong wind at the Toledo automobile plant dislodged an iron girder, killing one man and injuring others. Anthony Walczak, 50, a laborer, is reported among the dead with fractured skulls. Dozens were affected, with ten seriously hurt and two fatally injured.
Cotton Cargo Bound for Prize Court
The Navajo cargo from Galveston to Bremen was ordered to a prize court under the wartime order cutting off trade with Germany. This marks the first cargo detained under the order. The Navajo has been held at Kirkwall since April 7.
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Associated’ Press
London
Galveston
Bremen
Germany
Kirkwall
Rebels Defeated in Nicaragua Battle Near Managua
Reports from Managua dated April 10 say rebels led by ex minister Salvador Castrillo were crushed twelve miles south of Managua. The government claims the revolution’s backbone is broken as rebels failed to win over any government soldiers, per American minister Chamorro.
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Associated Press
Washington
Nicaraggan
Salvador’ Castrillo
United States
Nicaraugan
Chamorro
Managau
Boy Flags Train Preventing Wreck Near Bank
A boy flagged an eastbound Chesapeake and Ohio passenger train in Charleston on April 10 to avert a wreck. An obstruction consisting of two handcars and a pile of ties was found on the tracks at a curve’s end, and railroad police are investigating the incident.
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Associated Press
Charleston
Chesapeake and Ohio
Eee Bank
Germany complains over U S inaction on German relief
The German embassy will publish a note accusing Washington of not delivering foodstuffs to Germany’s civilian population. It also says arms shipments to the Allies violate neutrality in spirit, though legal. US officials near completion of a reply expected for delivery early next week.
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Washington
United States
Germany
Sit
United’ States
State Department
Daniels Blamed After Tin Mill Disaster
Three workers were seriously burned when four 150 foot smokestacks toppled by strong winds crashed through the tinhouse roof at the Pope tin mill in Steubenville Ohio. Injured are Chris Aire Joseph Rando and Tony Moran.
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Associated Press
Steubenville, O
Pope Tin Mill
Chris Aire
Joseph Rando
Tony Moran
Gardner Dinner Attended by Reserve Officers Probes Defense
Representative Gardner of Massachusetts hosts a dinner for eight of sixteen reserve officers to hear views on national defense. He criticizes Secretary Daniels policy and recounts a past Pacific incident amid tensions with the President and a jailed board meeting ban.
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Sy, Associates
Washington, DCC
Gardner
Massachusetts
United States
Pacific Ocean
Army
Navy
Wilson
Émine Ds
Diver Sees It Cablegram From Rest Admiral Moore
A scrambled cablegram reported by the navy department from Honolulu states work to raise submarine F-4 is progressing. Diver Apraz at 17.0 feet reports two lines to the site and notes time is being taken for safety.
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SV Associated Freese
Washington, D
Alaska Rail Plan Chosen Route Seward to Fairbanks
Secretary Lane announced the Seward Fairbanks government railway route in Alaska. The first stage purchases Alaska Northern Railway property from Seward for 1 150,000 with a 38 mile branch to tap Manuska coal fields. The full system costs an estimated 26 300 000 and Congress set 25 000 000. Construction begins at once under contract and aims to finish within the year. The Alaskan engineering commission will oversee building and safety, with W C Edes as chairman.
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Associatedresl Washington
Seward-Fairbanks
Alaska
Lane
Alaska Northern Railway Company
Seward
Manuska
W.C. Edes
Alaskan Engineering Commission
Congress
Alaskan Commission
Wilson
Pacific Coast
Seaboard
Pacific States
Orient
Prince ‘William
Sound
Fairbank
Alaskalsengineering Commission
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Webb-Kenyon Law
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Moore
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Panams Canal
Cordova-Fairs
Sewyard
Prince William* Sound
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Prince; William
Bud
Araecene
Thes” Aerarll Company
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