Allies Close In On St. Quentin As Fronts Push
British and French forces press toward St. Quentin driving from the west and southwest and seizing towns such as Maissemy Dallon and Giffcourt while the French capture positions along an eight mile front. German shells hit Rheims as Russian fronts see mixed gains amid heavy snows in the Austro Italian theaters.
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St. Quentin
Snow Halls
Austro-ital
Dallon
Giffcourt
Ases
Maissemy
Wales
Ronossoy Wood
Marshal Haig
emin-sur-Cojeul
Arras
Rheims
Paris
Vieukst
Levinsk
Vladiemir-Volynski
Volhynia
Réize
Fatally trusts revolver in fatal double attempt
In Lebanon Pennsylvania on April 4 Calvin Bentz aged 19 died from a bullet wound after he first pointed a revolver at Harry Deckert and failed to fire. Bentz then placed the gun to his own head and pulled the trigger dying at Deckert's side.
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Lebanon
Calvin Bentz
Saararitan
Bentz
Harmy Deckert
Deckert
Hartneady Receives U S Marshal Inquiry on Unfriendly Persons
In Mauch Chunk on April 4 Sheriff reports Michael Hartneady received a telegraphic communication from the U S marshal at Scranton, directed by the attorney general, seeking his cooperation to determine the disposition of unfriendly individuals and to inform on any overt acts while urging prudence and judgment.
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Mauch Chunk
Sher
Michael Hartneady
United States
Scranton
Tide Water Pipe orders all land tilled for food crops
The Tide Water Pipe Company, serving oil from the West to seaboard towns, issued orders to foremen to till all land fit for agriculture and plant oats potatoes barley and other food crops. The company frames the move as patriotic.
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Oil Company
Tillingazleton
Water Pipe Company
Seaboard
Ees
Germans on Salvador Frontier Reported Concentrating
April 4 report from Guatemala City says German reservists are concentrating on the Mexican Salvador frontier and a wireless telegraph plant shipped from Mexico to Salvador enables communication with Germany.
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Salvador
Gutemala City
Mexico
Germany
House Passes General Deficiency Bill Under Suspension
Washington April 4 The general deficiency bill a major supply measure long stalled by Congress was approved by the house under suspension of the rules The army sundry civil and military academy bills are scheduled for consideration today after the vote
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Washington
House
Railroads face rising costs and regulated rates in Congress
Julius Kruttschnitt, chairman of Southern Pacific, told the Joint Committee on Interstate Commerce that railroads suffer from rising wages, materials, and taxes while revenues are restrained by law. He urged a unified federal regulation plan, noting potential industry bankruptcy by 1918 without relief and arguing the public would save billions if rates rose with costs.
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Kruttschnitt
Congress Committee
Washington
Julius Kruttschnitt
Southern Pacific Company
Joint Congressional Committee On Interstate Commerce
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Department of Agriculture
Universal Railroad
Krnttschnitt
President Wilson decries German submarine warfare
President Wilson addresses Congress in an extraordinary session condemning Germany’s policy to sink all ships, including neutral and hospital vessels, without warning. He argues international law, built to protect seas as free highways, is being discarded to endanger noncombatants and calls for action.
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Wilson
Congress
Great Britain
Ireland
Germany
Mediterranean
Iperial
Belgium
Congress Rallyed as Wilson Addresses Congress
The article describes President Wilson's in person appearance before Congress amid enthusiastic crowds at the Capitol. It notes bipartisan support except for a few senators, and mentions a war cabinet session with Major General Scott and Admiral Benson potentially invited as the nation moves onto a war footing in response to the German threat.
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Germany
Engand
Wilson
Congress
Capitol
United States
White
Scott
Army
Benson
Navy
War Against Mankind and the End of Neutrality
President declares that German warfare against merchant ships is a war against all nations and calls for a principled, restrained response. He argues armed neutrality is impracticable and no longer feasible as submarines threaten neutral rights and global peace. He seeks a concert of free nations to uphold peace and justice against autocratic power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Senate
United States Moves Toward War and Mobilization
President urges Congress to declare war on Germany and assume belligerent status. He calls for full national defense buildup, rapid naval expansion against submarines, and raising at least 500000 troops with future increments. He advocates liberal credits funded by equitable taxes to aid allies and minimize inflationary harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
United States
Germany
Exenyi
Our Motives and Objects Speech on War and Rights
President proclaims a just war to defend democracy and universal rights. He insists nations should be held to citizen standards, rejects aggression, and pledges to devote lives and fortunes to freedom, small nations, and a concert of free peoples. He stresses democratic governance and public information as safeguards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
America
Poles See Wilson Aid for Restoring Polish Provinces
Roman Dmowski, Polish leader, says U S participation in World War I is vital for Poland. He believes American support will help Poland regain its provinces from Germany and secure recognition among nations.
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United States
London
Roman Dmowski
Duma
Wilson
Germany
Baltimore Park Lawn Truck Farms To Ease Food Shortage
Baltimore officials announce use of about 1000 park acres for truck farming to relieve wartime food shortage. Park board experts will lay off grounds and start farming operations next week.
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Baltimore
New Corn Removal Method Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts a ether compound called freezone shipped from a Cincinnati inventor claiming immediate relief for corns. It promises to dry and lift the root with a few drops and says the core dissolves without tissue irritation. A caution urges avoiding infection from sharpened methods.
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Ian
Freestone
Sim
Father
Increase Your Business With Warren Mail Ads
Advertise in Warren Mail Ads to boost business. Plan now for 1917 with weekly ads. For contract options one month or one year, call 36 and an Ad Taker will call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Mail
Arange
We Do Job Printing in Art Preservative Style
Mail Printing Co at 229 Pennsylvania Avenue Warren Penn a promotes its job printing service. The notice invites readers to call see samples and obtain prices for printing tasks. The brief local advertisement emphasizes quality and traditional presentation.
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Mail Printing CO
Pennsylvania Avenue
W. Warren Penna
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