German Warships Attack Yarmouth and Meuse Front
German forces struck Yarmouth and Lowestoft along the East Coast, killing four and wounding twelve as intense bombardments continued along the Verdun front west of the Meuse. Aerial combat near Belgium upper air space and French and Austrian reports describe heavy artillery activity, prisoner exchanges, and potential offensives amid shifting fronts.
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Zeppelins Raid England Again in April Bombardment
London reports say Zeppelins bombed southern and eastern England during a night raid, dropping hundreds of bombs with anti aircraft fire and searchlights involved. Casualty details were unclear while authorities noted attacks on London Colchester Blackwater and Ramsgate. Berlin later confirmed raids on the capital and near towns with Allied depots at Etaples also struck.
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Air Battle Two Miles Above Earth
An air duel occurred two miles above sea level near Zeebrugge as a French aeroplane fired nine shells at a Zeppelin, damaging it. Simultaneously another French plane engaged a German torpedo boat off Ostend. A German Fokker aircraft was shot down near Lunoville, France.
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Dublin Under Martial Law Proclaimed in Capital
In Dublin the government announced martial law in the city and county to quell the uprising. The measure, read to Parliament by Premier Asquith, enables police action against organizing associations and suppresses activities tied to the movement.
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Rebels seize Dublin areas as militia moves in
London reports Dublin rebels and Stephen's Green occupied by militia. Premier Asquith announces arrests of movement participants. Martial law proclaimed in Dublin city and county as troops arrive from Belfast and England. Telegrams say the situation is unstable yet improving. Separately a libel case involves Z C Patten and the American Medical Association over medicine company alcohol content. Patten’s death cited as due to intestinal ulcer poisoning.
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Z. C. Patten
American Medical Association
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Meg Patten
British Ships Return Safely After Lowestoft Yarmouth Raid
Official account reports bombardment began at 4 10 and lasted about half an hour. British ships withdrew after heavy German fire caused limited damage to homes and a swimming bath. Two dead one child and nine wounded, with twenty two casualties overall. Naval expert notes raid had a definite purpose.
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Naval Expert Reviews Board
London
the Times
East Coat
British note praised amid debate on US trade stance
London readers note the British note to answer US representations on neutral maritime trade with the Allies. Morning papers praise the reply and its claim of intimate destination while Sir Edward Grey’s stance toward the American government is deemed correct. The Daily News warns the value lies in avoiding extremes and presenting a clear perspective between Britain and the United States.
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United States
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Lee
Britain
John A Patten Dies Suddenly In Chattanooga
Chicago reports the sudden death of John A. Patten, president of the Chattanooga Medicine Company of Chattanooga Tennessee, after a brief illness. Details are incomplete.
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Chicago
Chattanooga Hedicine Company
Chattanoogs
Tenn
Kaiser Favors Conciliation With United States
A telegram from Bertin April 26 reports Emperor William's clear desire to pursue a path leading Germany and the United States toward improved relations. The Associated Press notes developments that are viewed as moving toward reconciliation, with a more optimistic mood prevailing here.
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Associated Preas
Revolt in Ireland Stirred by Blind Policy Critics Charge
London reports claim government neglect enabled Irish volunteers to arm and parade on March 17, with Augustine Birrell and Promi or A craft accused of turning a blind eye. The Times notes such uprisings could sway American opinion amid tense Anglo American relations.
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Ireland
Augustine Birrell
Promoier
Aaquith
Birrell
Cvernment
United States
America
Great Britain
Uri
Pro German Leader Declares Loyalty of German Americans
Richard Bartholdt a former German ambassador from Missouri and head of German Americans in the United States states that if war breaks out between the United States and Germany the people of German descent in the country will be the most loyal citizens of the republic.
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Missouri
United States
Germany
Republic
London brings Sir Roger Casement to face treason charge
The text notes Sir Roger Casement has been brought to England to stand trial and be detained in military custody on high treason charges. It references historical precedents, including Arthur Lynch during the Boer War, who received a death sentence later commuted and pardoned.
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Metropolitan
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England
Arthur Lynch
Lynch
House of Commons
Cap
Roger
Externg Law & Poteon
Roger Casement Captured and Sent to Prison in Ireland
Ali Nagar Carement, a leader of a separatist faction in Ireland, was captured while attempting to land from Germany on the Irish coast. He was taken by a strong armed escort across Ireland, known to the officials only by initials. The incident occurred early on Apel 26 in London.
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Ali Nagar Carement
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Clarmany
Acrone
Ireland
Threatening letter to British ambassador quoted
The British ambassador Sir Cecil Spring Rice received a threatening anonymous letter in Washington on April 26. It warned that any treatment of Roger Casement other than due to a prisoner of war would incur death for him and other English servants in the United States.
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Cecil Spring Rice
State Department
Gerard Reports to Secretary After Berlin Talks
Washington April 26 Secretary Lansing announced he had received Ambassador Gerard's report on his conference with German chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg. Lansing offered no details beyond saying I can say nothing about it. Bernhardt Bartin reports that Berlin cabled suggestions to avert a break with the United States and claimed Germany would go to great lengths to prevent a rupture.
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President May Appeal For Worldwide Relief Drive
Washington April 26 President Wilean was asked to issue a nation wide appeal through religious denominations to relieve suffering in Europe and Asia from the war A clergy committee from the Federal Council of Churches presented a memorial urging a fundraising campaign during the week before Memorial Day The plan is non sectarian and involves Protestant denominations representing about 126000 churches and 1800000 members and was explained to the president as not involving any pew movement.
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American Forces in Full Pursuit of Villa in Mexico
Across the border reports state General Obregon heads for Monterey to meet General Scott while Trevino joins the conference with Carranza leaders. Villa in the Sierra Madre remains at large as American detachments push through rugged terrain with a heavily equipped base near the border.
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Col. Dodd
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Jury acquits Mrs Rogers in insanity verdict
New York April 26 Ida Lotffen Rogers was charged with murdering her two children. The jury brought in a verdict of not guilty on the grounds of insanity.
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Mra
Ida Lotffen Rogers
Nashville Lawyer Shot by Colleague
In Nashville Tennessee on April 26 attorney Charles C. Trabar shot and killed attorney Henry States. The two had been opposing counsel in city affairs and Trabar was recently proposed as special counsel to represent the city.
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