Germans Pushing For Vital Point In British Lines
German forces renewed attacks along the Lys battlefield pushing toward Mont Kemmel and the Meuse ridges as British positions at Bailleul and Wulverghem resist. Fresh German assaults near Wytech and Berquin test British defenses while naval activity hints at possible upcoming operations by Beatty’s grand fleet.
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Meuse
Aleppe Wood
Hazebrouck
Wellingh Vist
Messinas
Jan Ynnes
Virox Berquin
Lys
Andtora
Lee
Tandan
Pri Navel
Criteaat
Tic Strait
Sweden
Denmark
David Beatty
Grand Fleet
Grand
Meesines
Ballleyl
Wulvershem
Wylackade
Wytseheste
Field Marshal Haig
Trawler Losses Reported in Cattegat Action
London April 16 The German trawlers were sunk by gunfire in the Cattegat between Sweden and Trommark. All crews were rescued by British ships with no British casualties. The announcements came from the commander in chief of the British fleet.
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London
Cattegat
Sweden
Tromagrk
Wilmiralyy
Britis
Watters
Brand
Bombs Found At Attorney's Home
April 16 report from Wis shows two bombs found near and at the residence of District Attorney W. A. Enbel on Sherman Boulevard. The detonations were avoided. authorities suspect retaliation for prosecutions of rioting defendants. Military action reports appear alongside European fronts and Ireland political tensions as the crisis rumors circulated.
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Sulwal Kee
Wis
W. A.enbel
Sherman Bonlecird
Revonse
B. 1
Oug Tertik
Eiate
Vlier on Roosting Tour for Rd Liberty Loan
Lieut Patrick O'Brien an American member of the Royal Flying Corps tours major U S cities to boost the Third Liberty Loan. He recounts escape from a German prison camp and other wartime experiences in a brisk campaign style.
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Vlier
Patrick O'Brien
Royal Flying Corps
United States
Camp Logan Men Facing Charges Mutiny Conspiracy
Houston April 16. Reports say about 103 soldiers from Camp Logan and various organizations escaped from training areas in a rebellion against orders. Most have been recaptured and likely will face charges of conspiring a mutiny. Details identify the unit as the old Seventh Regiment.
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Houston
Tex
Poline
Canin Loran
Ferring
Chl Taro
Wilson Names Ten Generals in Washington Dated List
Washington April 18 President Wilson announced nominations for brigadier and colonel ranks. Nominated brigadier generals include Mitchell leaders and multiple colonels such as Noble Johnson Gerhardt and Hines. The list spans numerous names with ranks to be confirmed.
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Washington
Tra Briadier
Arn Weer
Glay
Wilzon
William P. Parnham
James Ulm Cate
Ernest Lins
Charles S. Varns
R Rhe
Arin
James Wwme NG Lenay
Lyon
Robert H. Noble
Arthur Johnson
Charles Gerhardt
William K. Cashdett
Guy V W. Preston
Frank M. Caldwell
Luiz Wahl
John J. Hines
Joseph ©. Gastner
Gian R. Lindsey
George Jamzon
Lincoln CG. Andrews
Dwight B. Aultman
Ora TE. Hunt
Adrian J. Steming
Thomas W. Darragh
Johnson Wageed
Lytle Brown
Alred A. Starbird
Edward J. Donnelly
Germany Given 90 Year Lease From Romanian Oil Region
Amsterdam April 6 news reports that under the Roman peace treaty Germany is granted a 90 year lease on Romanian oil wells. The-Tierlin Tages Zeitung notes Germany reserved the right to military occupation of the oil area for several years.
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Amaterdam
Germany
Tierlin Tages Zeitung
Hermans
Heavy Hun Attack with British Army in France
April 16 report from The Associated Press describes German forces delivering a heavy bombardment and renewed attacks near Bailleul and the Leversberg ridge in Flanders. British lines withdraw northward to form a running east west front as Alpine corps, the 117th German division, and the 10th Bavarian division press assaults. Despite artillery and air support, defenders fall back in good order to new positions while German troops probe toward Hazebrouck.
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Wytecharte
Berquin
Esterday
Vieux Aur
Baillen
Neuve Spline
Bailleul
Mont de Lille
Revetsburg
Baillens
Wulverghem
Baillenttes
Rischace
Vieux Harquinin
Jobeen
Armentieres
Fort
Bethune
Rohecq
Givenchy
la Cassee Canal
Picardy
Fron
Morvines Ridge
Wulvershem
Neuve
Weer
Anilhe Messines
Brit
Neuve Egilee
Perlin
Wulverahest
Mewar Mesaines
Ruben
Flangard
Ndemain
Finland
Helsingfars
Helelogfars
Kronstadt
Jvanger
Llnyd
Georgey
Ireland
France
Daillons
Tinasbrouck
Flanders
le Heversberg
Thallleul
Leversberg
Hazabrauck
Alpine Corps
Tavarian Division
Mount de Lie
Bailleut
Loifix
Neuve Epis
Ballieut
Niepne
Red Cross Given Warm Welcome in Naples
Officials of the American Red Cross received an enthusiastic reception in Naples on a Monday in April. Prof. Presuitl, Naples mayor, praised the Red Cross work and the American relief effort. Mr Davison, chairman of the American Red Cross war council, expressed thanks for the support and highlighted U.S. aid to Naples and allied nations. Burial for Soldiers noted as London reports the British War Office has no financial responsibility for discharged soldiers, with a possible $25 grant in certain cases.
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Naples
Mes Crase
Presuitl
Red Cross
Havene
Davison
American Red Cross War
London
Nti
British War Office
Aged Embezzler Dies in Chicago at 71
Chicago April 16. Fiul O. Stona land, former bank president and embazzler, died yesterday at 71 from complications of Kiliments after an eight year old Milwaukee avenue bank failure. He had confessed to stealing about 800000 from the bank which failed. He had fled to Tangier where he arrested James Kelly, manager of the Chichen Tribune, later returned to Chicago and pleaded guilty to embezzlement. He was sentenced to a term in prison and later paroled, then sought another fortune to repay depositors but health failed. The bank’s receivership paid about 79 percent to dollar creditors.
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Chicago
Fiul O. Stonaland
Milwaukee Avenue State Bank
Stensland
Tangier
Morocco
James Kelly
Chichen ‘Tribune
Bhonniend
Chivaxo
Euler
Thn
Wider Receiverehip
Dellar
Merchants Lose Licenses Over Sugar Flares Across Rio Grande
Brownsville Texas merchants had their licenses revoked after the Food Administration charged large sugar shipments to Mexico, accusing Walker-Craig and Gav McGonigle companies of daily excesses and selling 2,090 pound lots to retailers, indicating smuggling concerns along the Rio Grande.
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Tim Seilinz
Rio Grande
Mexico
Brownsville
Tex
Food Administration
Walker-Craig Company
Gav
McGonigle and Company
McGenngle Company
Toronto Fire A Mysterious One
Fire caused about 2000 damage to the Tarris Abattoir plant at Eaton Yards last night. Foodstuff worth half a dollar was lost. Police investigate a report of a mysterious explosion. Boats for soldiers noted. March 18. Mail. Large English contracts expected for American army suppliers in France. Leather supplies tightened for civilian manufacturers. Early next month restrictions to apply.
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Toronto
Tarris Abattoir Company
Eaton Yards
England
France
Ha Abbatoir Company
Union Stockyarde
Parr Geet
Morale Drains as German Front Struggles Reported
Washington dispatches describe heavy German losses on the western front with five Lenina Zone reports of wounded, hospitals at Aix crowded, medical supplies scarce, and wounded housed in schools and public buildings. Morale reportedly improved only among very young recruits.
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Washington
Germany
Lenina Zone
Alxwa Clapelle
Aix
Ttalpo
Citizens killed by big guns in Paris shelling
Paris dispatch reports shells from long range German guns killed one woman and wounded one woman and one man in the Pan district during the latest fight. An official statement confirmed the casualties and noted ongoing bombardment.
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Paris
Pansistrict
Mont Issura
Ship builders return to work in Baltimore
About 359 workers at the Bethlehem Steel shipyard in Baltimore resumed duties after quitting without stated grievances or explanations. Company officials and workers agreed no formal reason was given, and the action was not elaborated.
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Baltimore
Bethléhem Steel Company
Severe decline in cotton market shocks New York opening
April 16 in New York the cotton market opened with a sharp drop following the announced failure of Gay L. Schiffer, a leading broker. Initial prices slipped about 20 cents per bale from early season highs, with May at 28.30c, July near 28c, and October around 28.30c, signaling a major market downturn as disruption spread through trading floors.
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York
New York
Lb. Schiffer
Fler
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Corbeny
Champagne
Seidheprey
Teton
Lieut
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Wilson
Tirlifnh
Sud
Tulsa
John Die
Geran
Knights of Liierty
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Knights of Liberty
Kirsen
Paul O. Stensland
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