Terring Struggle Rages Between British German Forces in France
The fourth day of tense fighting on the British front in France shows both sides striving for a decisive breakthrough amid other Europe-wide tensions. Reports from London and Paris describe renewed German counterattacks near Moy and Cherin-Des-Damen, with heavy losses on both sides and no clear advantage.
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Chemin-Dez- Panes
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Mob Attacks German Newspaper Office in Brazil
A mob attacked the offices of a German newspaper in Curitiba, southern Brazil, injuring two soldiers. The newspaper had criticized the German government, prompting the assault.
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Argentina
German Troops Near Gavrelle Hold Front On Arras Line
Berlin reports Gavrelle on the Arras battlefield remains at the eastern village boundary. German forces claim several French attacks repulsed, artillery exchanges intense in some sectors, and prisoners taken including three officers and over 160 men. Air combat noted with enemy planes lost.
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British Artillery Mastery Noted In Arras Battle
Major General Maurice says British artillery superiority drives gains at Arras with fewer British casualties than at Somme. He cites higher prisoners and guns captured and air superiority. French front reports German attacks repulsed near Hurtubise farm and Ville aux Bois with heavy German sacrifices.
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British Forces Ahead in World War News
In April 26 dispatches from Washington and London report British forces advancing near Arras after counterattacks wore themselves out. German aerial activity declined briefly due to overcast skies while British pilots pressed air superiority. A 250,000 strong Berlin strike prompted bread rations cuts and reports of workers threatening further action. Nevada surpasses its enlistment quota, while the French commission visits Washington and is greeted warmly by President Wilson, highlighting Allied unity.
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Teuton Soldiers Eager for Peace Report
Telegram from Riga reports German forces pressing for parleys with Russians on Minsk front. Proclamations claim domestic support for peace negotiations. Kiev dispatches note retreating fronts with signs of German Austrian units seeking access to Russian trenches.
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German U-boat sinks U8 and ship in Atlantic rout
An American schooner Percy Dirdnall was torpedoed by a German U-boat with gunfire, sinking parts of the ship off an unknown location. The captain and nine crew were in lifeboats when rescued by a British patrol boat after about an hour, with hull details noting a 2127 ton steamer built in Wilmington in 1899 and owned by Edward LeFormes.
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German press censored as Reichstag listens to go-slow protest
In Copenhagen on April 26 at 10 a m a Go slalist representative in the reichstag committee revealed that German newspapers must avoid censorship before leaving the country. The measure blocks the channel for undiscussed news reaching to elen rcarh.
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Treasury certificates plan eyed for $200 million issue
Washington April 26 Secretary McAdoo weighing another $200 million in treasury certificates dated June 20 to banks nationwide within ten days The second offering likely to follow the first 259 million issue The 260 million loaned yesterday to Great Britain is noted Conferences on entente needs continue Italy’s immediate needs being considered.
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Elina Root Is Sent to Russia as Commission Chair
Elihu Root former secretary of State accepts chairmanship of the American commission to Russia after talks with President Wilson and Secretary Lansing. The commission will include three or four principal members with staff, and depart for Russia within days to advise on political, financial, transportation and commercial needs.
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Elihu Root
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Lansing
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White House
Russia
Russaas
Officers being called to active duty in new U S Coast Artillery command
Washington April 2 news reports a broad call of officers to active duty as the war department announces the closing assignment of officers to command coast artillery districts effective May 1. Colonel John L. Hayden heads the North Pacific district at Seattle and Brigadier General William I. Sibert leads the South Pacific district at Fort Riley California.
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Two Germans Arrested in Nogales Guarded by Authorities
Frederick Kayser and Rudolph Peterson, both Germans, were taken into custody by federal authorities in Nogales on April 26 and interned at military headquarters. Kayser, arrested February 14, faces charges of seeking unlawful information with a $2,000 bond set. Peterson, previously employed at a bank, was among those detained as diplomatic ties with Germany were severed. Meanwhile, Alaska news reports towns allowing back-street plowing for potato cultivation by high school students.
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First American War Prisoner Reports From London
German newspapers claim British losses in the Arras battles and predict another attempt by Britain. Frankfurter Zeitung cites a costly British defeat, while Cologne papers describe a shattered Siegfried line and a demoralized foe. Meanwhile training ships on Great Lakes plan mobilization of fast vessels to train recruits at the naval station.
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Austria’s Food Problem Parliament Convened for War Reforms
Vienna April 26 official announcement reports the Atatrian government will convoke parliament for May 309 to address food supply and social and financial problems. The wartime parliament has not met since before the war.
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Vienna
Landon
Movement to Establish Republican Government in Germany Begun
Washington April 26 official dispatches from Herne to the state department announce the appointment here of committee for propaganda in favor of establishing a republican form of government in Germany headed by Dr Roess Meier forty editor of the Morgen Post of Berlin.
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Selective Draft Bill Advances in Congress for Vote
Washington April 26 The army bill to authorize elective draft moves through debate in both houses amid strong clashes between opponents and backers of the administration plan. Leaders aim for a vote by Friday in the House and by Saturday in the Senate as canvasses show growing support for the measure.
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Woman Shot and Beaten to Death in PA Home
In April 26 incident at Paul, Mrs Alice Dunn, 31, ex-wife of Frank J. Dunn, was murdered by an intruder who entered her parents’ house, shot her twice and clubbed her to death. Her sister Katherine’s screams woke their parents. the killer escaped. Frank J. Dunn had been granted separate maintenance and alimony over a year ago.
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Sentries Shoot A Man Near Factory
On April 26 in New York a sentry patrol near the Brooklyn terminal of the Manhattan Bridge shot and probably fatally wounded a man loitering near a machinery factory. The victim identified himself as John Gnuth, a Russian laborer.
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