German naval commander's talks with Kaiser amid WWI actions
Berlin reports Vice Admiral Edward von Capelle left to confer with Emperor William at the army headquarters. Admiralty notes German forces sank a British guard vessel near Dogger Bank and captured a fishing steamer. Additional reports detail Russian and Italian front activity, aerial assaults on the Slava, the Industry sinking, and Turkish victories near the Suez canal.
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Sayville
Edward von Capelle
Admiral von Tirpitz
Emperor William
London
Admiralty
Dogger Bank
Hassell
Mediterranean
Marseilles
Verdun
Gerard Tet
Germany
Dogger
Atlantic
Tend
Constantinople
Suez Canal
Ireland
British battleship Russell sunk by mine in Mediterranean
London reports the British battleship HMS Russell struck a mine off the Mediterranean coast and was sunk. Admiral Fremantle confirms 24 officers and 676 men were saved with about 174 missing. A German submarine was sunk near the Suez Canal. one officer and 17 men were captured. The Russell, laid down in 1899, was 405 feet long and carried four 12 inch guns among others, valued at about 5.6 million. This loss marks the eleventh British battleship lost this war.
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London
At- Heers
Eset Canal
Mediterranean
Ruasell
Nuasell
Russell
Formidable
Ocean
Goliat
Triumph
Mareath
Natal
Edwan
Valuable Books for University Left to General Library
The will of Dr James DD Angell president emeritus of the University of Michigan leaves all works on International law from his library to the University of Michigan General Library. The distribution preserves books not duplicated in other library holdings and notes the April 24 probate filing in Ann Arbor Michigan.
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Ann Arbor. Mich
James DD. Angell
University of Michigan
Tat University
United States
Libel Against Pres Wilson Sparks Irish Rebel Talk
A federal investigation opened in New York to probe libel claims against President Wilson amid Irish revolutionary talk. Irish volunteers in Dublin reportedly count 200,000 ready to fight, with 60,000 armed in Ireland and 2,000 in the U S report. Colonel Patrick Wallace denies German support for the revolt. In Philadelphia a draftsman, J B Aultz, is arrested for distributing anti Wilson pamphlets and wrote a letter to the President alleging dismissal from the navy yard.
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United States District Attorney
Mackson
Wilson
Dublin
Mhen
Anns
Fmm
Washington Administration
Freaidont Withon
Washington
Germany
Patrick Wallace
Connemerm
Irish Volunteers
Ireland
America
Plana
Treland
Dub
Marquis of Aberdeen
Lord Aberdeen
Philadelphia
J. B. Aultz
Connersly
Philadelphia Navy Yard
N “Wismissal
Navy Yard
Maneuvers in Panama Zone Expose Defense Strain
In the Panama Canal Zone on April 28 the army in the canal area conducted large scale maneuvers to test Pacific entrance defense. The Dine army led by Col Charles Norton met Col Jean Mallorys Orange army after a landing near New Gerogana. General Clarence Edwards says overland attack feasibility is demonstrated from Chamé May or Aquadulces. Captain Pratt asks Navy to place cruisers and subs at each canal end.
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Canal Zone
Pacific
Canal
Dine
Charles G. Norton
Charters
Oranke
Jean & Mallory
Her- Ing
New Gergana
Irig
Clarence Z. Edwards
Chame
Aquadulcs
William BR. Pratt
Haw
Secretary of the Navy
Berlin-Exchange Improves As Concessions Expected
Berlin exchange shows improving tone amid German American relations for the week ending April 22. Operators and public anticipate possible concessions from the other side, though details remain uncertain. No new official word from the American state department.
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Berlin
Iresa
Tuckerton
N. J
State Department
American relations facing new developments in Germany stance
A cryptic report notes ongoing tensions between the United States and Germany with references to a figure Zion unnamed and generic polemics about conciliation policies. The piece emphasizes pending shifts in diplomatic posture and potential policy reconsiderations without detailing concrete actions or dates.
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Tesca Zelbing
United States
Russia Extends Line Toward Persia Opening Persian Route
Washington reports the Russian railway has extended to Tabriz in Persia, aiming toward Balochistan and Petrograd, a move described by H.D. Maker, the commercial attache, as expanding transport facilities. Tabriz is noted as a leading carpet market with 200000 residents and strong trade in cotton and dried fruits.
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Perera
Baluchistan
Petrograd
Department of Commerce
Hf. D
Metrograd
Persia
Tab
More Russians Land in France Arrive at Marseilles
Paris April 24 Havas dispatch from Marseilles reports a further contingent of Russian troops arriving there. The exact number is not given. The troops disembarked immediately and were greeted with military honors and cheers as they marched to Mirabeau rate. They will be sent within days to camp Malliy.
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Paris
Havas
Marseilies
Marseilles
Rate
Funston to Visit Headquarters After Conference
San Antonio dispatch reports General Funston plans to visit field headquarters after a conference with General Hrierson before heading to El Paso. He aims to deter the crowd and may make the trip if the department approves.
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San Antonio
Teres
Funston
Vlert
Ihrexon
el Paso
Masiin
Bunnyalda Mining Company Raises Wages in Warango
Warango Colo April 30 A voluntary increase of 26 cents a day in wages was announced by Bunnyalda Mining Company officials citing a rise in the price of a letter. More than 300 men are affected.
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Warango
Colo
Bunnyalda Mining Company
Tter
Obregon With Four Mexican Generals Arrives at Juarez
General Obregon arrives in Juarez with General Trevino and staff to confer on the US punitive expedition. Carranza military leaders plan a conference as Scott and Funston head to Juarez, while details for withdrawal and border security are discussed amid shifting troop movements.
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Juarez
Fi Paow
Texas
Atrero Obregon
Obregan
Luis Thothertez
Chihuahua State
Gus Merrez
Obreron
Sponta
Deserale Scott
Funaton
Eld
Carranza
Chihuahua
Scott
Funtion
Gener Obregon
Chihuahus
Willisea
Carracoa
Mexico
Sonora
Obtigon
United
Ghregon
An Hon
Erain
Ceteral
Gbregon
Tmning
Vinlintas
Ul Juarez
General Obregon
Vieneral Jatica
Jarraa
Snow Falls in Eastern States Report
Poston April 23 snow covered Eastern Massachusetts and Avda lands, the latest date for notable snowfall in 27 years. Estimated fall reached ten inches. Pope Benedict XVI reportedly refused an audience with Casement before his expedition, according to a Rome dispatch.
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Poston
Massachusetts
Avda
Darin
Tempa
Rome
Mornaly d'Ralts
Tinger Casement
Pope Benedict
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