British Haig directs gains south of Arras front
General Haig directs a British offensive along a three mile front between the Cojeul and Scarpe rivers with further gains reported. French forces along the Aisne and in Champagne also gain ground as operations focus on artillery exchanges. Prisoners total over 3000 since Monday morning, including 56 officers, with Dilhem village captured east of Harrincourt wood.
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British loan of 200 million to Britain first Entente loan
Washington April 25 Secretary McAdoo handed the British ambassador a treasury warrant for 200 million dollars the first loan made by the United States to any Entente government under the seven billion war fund the loan deposited in the Federal Reserve Bank and to be covered by treasury certificates due June 30 the remaining 250 million to be disposed of later Great Britain will save roughly 3 million annually in interest by borrowing from the government rather than private institutions Governor Cox of Ohio issues ban on Carey-Chipering Raht Youngstown may 12 event.
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Balfour Affirms U S Will Remain in War Alliance
In Washington on April 25 Arthur James Balfour states allied governments do not seek US departure or a formal alliance. He says US entry will endure to the war’s end, praising the American reception and confidence in the joint effort. He lauds General Joffre and the French commission arrival, and expects lasting US participation with full support.
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Germans Report Severe Battle Near Cerrelle Village
Berlin dispatch says fighting persists for control of Cerrelle village, 10 miles north of Arran. Official German report claims 650 British prisoners taken, twenty Allied aircraft shot down on Monday, and nineteen enemy aircraft accounted for yesterday on the western front.
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Accuracy of American Naval Gunners Shown In First Clash of War
London reports that the Mongolia, after arriving in Britain, says U S gunners sank a German submarine at 1000 yards during a clash near British waters. The captain claims the shell shattered the periscope, the submarine disappeared, and a hit proved its destruction. The Mongolia’s voyage notes a second trip to the war zone with 13,638 ton ship carrying American navy gunners under Lt. She.
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Associated Press
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Rice
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International Mercantile Marine Company
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Pacific Sail Steamship Company
International Mercantile Marine
Atlantic
Wheat Serves Record Highs on Thin Offerings in Chicago
Chicago April 25 Wheat surged to new high marks as May wheat jumped 71.2 cents to 2.40 a bushel, July to 3.34, and September to 4.14 amid a market short of offers. Prices for corn and oats also climbed to historic highs, with traders noting a forecast from Ontario’s horticulture winterer predicting a drop to 46 before rising. A staple price spike occurred in St Louis with immediate delivery red wheat bid at 3 a bushel.
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Reichstag in Brief Session Ends Amid Food Distress
In a fragmentary report from Amsterdam and Washington notes, the Reichstag adjourned to May 2 after a brief session. Ledebour warned thousands of workmen have abandoned labor due to distress over the food problem, stirring uproar and debate on wartime relief efforts.
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Home Guard Assembly Called at Armory for Drill
All members of the Home Guard urged to meet at the Armory No 215 on Twenty fourth street at 7 30 this evening for drill New recruits may join at that time Charles H Barton Chairman Committee on Home Guard
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Bloodiest spot of World War at Monchy Le Prieur
British front reports Monchy Le Prieur near Arras as one of the war’s bloodiest spots. Germans attempted to retake the village but endured exhaustion while British forces pressed the attack. A trench cut left Germans trapped and wiped out after British counter moves. Over the week, more than 200 prisoners were taken and casualties on the German side remain unlisted.
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French war commission sails toward Washington aboard Mayflower
On April 25 the French war commission led by Rene Viviani and Gen Joffre sailed toward Washington aboard the presidential yacht Mayflower, after being welcomed at Hampton Roads. British Foreign Secretary Balfour helped arrange the visit as American officials prepared for talks on the war.
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Young Men Leave for French Front
Chicago April 25 Jack Patten son of James A Patten a noted board of trade operator and Wilburt Hightower a Northwestern football star depart Chicago next week to join the American ambulance corps in France Each will take his own ambulance provided by Mr Patten
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German counterattack at Gavrelle repelled near Drocourt position
A damaged World War I despatch notes a German counterattack directed at Gavrelle after the Drocourt-Last position was breached. British massed field guns targeted the advancing force as troops formed at about 4000 yards, with heavy shellfire inflicting casualties among the attackers.
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Spain Warns Germany End Of Patience Near
Amsterdam and London report Spain warns Germany that patience with German war policy is ending. Spain accuses Berlin of crippling Spanish shipping and sinking ships with no warning. Madrid hopes for negotiation to ease economic distress while defending its rights and sailors.
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Rousing Cheers for Frenchmen Welcome Ceremony in Washington
A Mayflower arrival in Washington on April 25 featured a warm reception for Marshal Joffre and the French mission. High officials including Secretary Lansing and Ambassador Josserand greeted the visitors, as the ship’s band played La Marseillaise and wreaths were exchanged with British representatives.
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Florida shipping potatoes north to ease 1916 shortage
The federal farm bureau of markets reports rapid Florida potato shipments to North Florida and beyond as a shortage of the 1916 crop looms. From April 1 to 20, shipments rose even as total movement exceeded previous weeks, with daily new potato shipments increasing markedly by April 18 19 and 20.
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Great steamship reaches New York
A 22120 ton Holland America passenger ship built for wartime service arrived in New York under a White Star Line name amid reports it had not been torpedoed. The vessel formerly named Atatendat was used as a freighter and linked to a government coal monopoly plan discussed in London with a mid year rollout expected.
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Women Plan School Gardens at Warington Meeting
The Woman's National Farm and Garden Association opened a three day meeting in Warlington to discuss canning gardens and waste elimination. Mrs. Walter and Mrs. Houston, wives of the secretaries of state, war and agriculture, were to act as chairmen of panels.
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