British Hold Messines Ridge In Furious Battle
British forces maintain control of Messines ridge amid fierce hand to hand fighting as German assaults push toward the ridge. Armentieres evacuated. Germans press from southwest and near La Bassee canal with counterattacks repelled. Widespread fighting extends along the 25 mile front from La Bassee to the Ypres canal with continued artillery duels and local gains by German forces north of Armentieres.
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Armennietes
River Lys
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Likrewise
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Wytschaete
Haig
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Lestrent
Lawe
Ise Lane
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Ploegeteert Wood
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Ypres
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Helgium
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Wyt
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Nieppa
Hoilebohe
Margateert
Plogsteert Wood
Flanders Battle Front
Arentieres
London
la Barsep Canal
Ypres-Comiggs Canal
Lawe and Lys
Lestreay
Armen- Qur Treppa
Simiensieres
Moegsbert
Messines
Woytschadte
G Reatath Guilty of Espionage Act Violations
G Reatath, first candidate for governor, found guilty on espionage act counts by a federal jury in Mint April 11. Maximum penalty ranges up to five years and fines. sentencing set for next midday. In Crow Wing County, a related charge for obstructing the draft carried a potential one year sentence.
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Mennea
Mint
G. Reatath
Kerman Troops Fight Finns Along Southern Coast
April 11 dispatch reports 14 009 troops along the southern Finnish coast engaging Finnish rebels. Diplomatic briefings note German submarines and surface ships stationed at Heleingtors, with Allied observers citing strategic concern as crews seek an unsorted war effort. American Minister Morris discusses German stance with financier AL Linda, who rejects German domination and advocates Finnish independence amid hardship.
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Wee Uper Ming
Finlind
Entente
Heleingtors
Morris
M. Linda
Minish Capitalist
Gameral Menneriein
Nbiary Trailor
Farcen
AL. Linda
Binda
Germany
Ein
Aera
U S Naval Base Established at Funchal Azores
Washington reports a new U S naval base at Funchal on the Azores islands to guard Atlantic trade routes to Southern Europe and the United States. The base will host submarines destroyers and other small craft and serve as a home station for refueling and supplies for Atlantic voyages. Negotiations with Portugal aim to formalize cooperation for defense and logistical support.
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Europe
United States
Tartuwal
Hig
Funchal
Azores
Portucutac
Portugal
South America
Gulf
United State
Germany
Senator Stone Shows Some Improvement After Stroke
Washington April 1 Senator Stone of Missouri, who yesterday suffered a stroke of paralysis, was reported somewhat improved today by his physicians who hoped the critical period had passed. The report notes he passed a fairly comfortable night and is within his means, reflecting restraint.
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Washington
Stone
Missouri
Iowans Reach Subscriptions for Liberty Loan Drive
Wallington April 11 The total subscriptions in Sioux City Iowa reached 2 528 400 against a quota of 2 409 000 for the Third Liberty Loan. The first hours showed a per capita value of 21 96 based on 1910 census. Frank Wilson publicity director for the drive says the campaign has strong participation by women and local organizations.
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Inioux City
Treasury
Slave City
Frank 2. Wilson
Iit
Pny
Hidden Wireless Plant In Souee Shocks Uruguay Rally
A garbled report from April highlights a surprise wireless plant impact in Uruguay. Despite unclear names, the piece notes movements around Huassretiynts Verigbay and Celonrafe, mentioning Influentiad fuel and 28MM AL One, signaling a disruption during a tense day.
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Ehaynes
SACKVILLE WEST IN SUPREME COUNCIL
Meagre dispatches report Sackville West placed on the Supreme War Council at Vers, with Major General West named as military representative. Officials say German successes are noted, and a hidden wireless plant near Buenos Aires is being investigated. A San Francisco man, seventy two, is described in passing.
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Umelet
Genered West
Supreme War Council
Andrew Tomar
Buenos
South America
Uae
Luenna Aires
Arernoon
Cible
Andes
British Ship Sunk by German Submarine in Mediterranean
The liner Misucokata of 13,628 tons, once in the London passenger trade, was torpedoed and sunk in February in the Mediterranean by a German submarine. The Marl jint Register reports the loss today.
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Germana
Mediterranean
New York
Tegister
Ue Lomlon
British Gain in Palestine Amidst Fighting
British forces advanced on Jerusalem in April as shells and combat continued. They report capturing dozens of towns and hills along the coast and inland while facing resistance from German and Turkish forces in a prolonged campaign.
Senate rejects penalty in war labor bill denounced by labor leaders
Washington April 11 bitter denunciation of labor's attitude in war production sparked debate as conference report on penalties for destruction and interference with war materials was rejected 44 to 26. The vote signals a House reconsideration amid labor strikes, with senators and AFL leader Samuel Gompers rail against prohibiting strikes while praising wartime effort.
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Ferencey
Atria
Smiulo
Murrell
Yor
Demiemis
Culberson
Leicher
Getty
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Hollis
Jans
Cones
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Mel Celiir
Mare Hin
Ferman
Pitty
Nansdell
8Ha- Hoh
Sheppakh Shields
Simmon Swanson
Thompson
Thaon
Trannel
Yardaman
Venioersts
Hemibuluans
Johnson
California
McNary
Nelson
Norris
Rinkshead
Chtupberlain
Hiletoack
Kirby
Myer
Pomeree
Reed
Smith
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Staith
South Carolina
Thomas
Uniag Wand
Denon
Astrol
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Fall
France
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Gallinger
Wale
Tardshy
Jones
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Knox
Ledge
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Page
Penrave
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Townsend
Waddworth
Warren
Weeks
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Senate
Overman
North Carolina
Gompera
American Federation of Labor
Gavapers
Congress
Gompers
Amer
New Wage Scales for Navy Yards
April 41 In Kington a new wage scale for civil employees in Navy yards on the Pacific coast was agreed upon for the Navy Department unions. Acting Secretary Roosevelt announced details of the agreement and said similar adjustments would be made for South East and New England areas.
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Kington
Navy Yards
Pacific Coast
Srmy
Roosevelt
Attack on the Tan bees Specially Trained Huns From Best in Three Regiments
German assault northwest of Toul was repulsed after a two hour battle. Two German prisoners were captured and one died later of wounds. American artillery and gunners halted the attack with no American losses. The fighting followed three days of bombardment and heavy shelling, with gas masks worn by some crews. Continued on Page 11.
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Paris
Champagne
Montdidier
Noyon
Associated Press
Toul Jest Holera
Inen
Ogden Standard reports March 1917 average net paid
The Ogden Standard notes March 1917 average net paid subscriptions at 49.38 dollars per month, up from 1916 by 14.95 dollars or 4 percent in the past year, indicating steady growth in paid readership.
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